UCSB outfielder Liam Barrett joins The Athlete’s Porch from the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he played for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks alongside some of the best players in the country.

Liam shares how breathwork and mental resets helped him transition into Division I baseball, what it takes to earn a coach’s trust, and why athletes must focus on their process instead of chasing outside validation.

He also opens up about battling self-doubt during a difficult stretch at the plate, suffering an MCL injury, and rediscovering his confidence through preparation, gratitude, and one simple reminder: smile—you’re playing baseball.

In this episode:

• Competing in the Cape Cod Baseball League
• Using breathwork to slow the game down
• Responding to slumps, injuries, and self-doubt
• Earning playing time and a coach’s trust
• Building a complete baseball toolbox
• Following your internal scorecard
• Staying grateful through success and failure

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Liam Barrett’s Cape Cod experience
03:00 — Playing with joy and a wiffle-ball mindset
06:31 — Self-doubt, adversity, and the power of a smile
13:39 — Earning playing time and a coach’s trust
23:02 — The internal scorecard and trusting your process
27:34 — Cape Cod routines and rapid-fire questions
32:08 — Liam’s advice: stay patient, stay hungry, and smile

CLOSING TAKEAWAY

Put in the work. Trust your preparation. Flush the failure—and remember how fortunate you are to play the game.