Former Major League pitcher Bob Tewksbury joins the show to talk about his journey to the majors, his 13-year MLB career, and life after baseball as a mental skills coach. We dive into his book, the lessons he’s learned about mindset and performance, and of course, his unforgettable eephus pitch against Mark McGwire. Tewksbury pitched for the Yankees, Cubs, Cardinals, Rangers, Padres, Twins, and Red Sox, leaving a mark both on the field and in the world of sports psychology. This conversation blends baseball history, storytelling, and valuable insights into the mental side of the game. If you enjoy baseball stories, inside-the-game perspectives, and learning what it takes to succeed at the highest level, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

0:00 Intro

0:28 Discussion About Bob’s Book, Ninety Percent Mental

3:27 Bob’s Early Journey

6:29 Minor League Life With The Yankees

9:06 Elbow Injury

11:28 Rookie Season With The Yankees

13:54 Rookie Year Interaction With George Brett

15:58 Throwing Inside

16:14 Trade To The Cubs

18:20 Career Trajectory With The Cardinals

22:17 Mark McGwire & The Eephus Pitch

26:23 Managers and Mound Visits

28:52 Favorite Battery Mate

30:08 Facing an Average or Power Hitter

31:09 Post Career

33:37 Visualization Technique

38:21 Binge Burner (Murray, Bonds, Sandberg)

44:07 Outro

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