What does it take to turn untraditional beginnings into a major league career? In this first installment of a two-part series, I’m joined by the two-time World Series champion Jonny Gomes. We talk about how today’s amateur baseball landscape differs from previous generations, how to secure a college scholarship, and what it takes to grind through the challenges of minor league baseball. Jonny shares how to build confidence, the critical role of preparation, and how to make adjustments to thrive at every level of the game. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How to secure a college scholarship in baseball.

05:30 Lessons from a zero-scholarship athlete who earned a pro tryout.

09:00 Advice for parents on guiding young athletes through rankings and expectations. 

13:45 How to build confidence as an athlete.

18:30 How do support systems help overcome the challenges of minor league baseball?

25:15 The most important skill for young players.

33:00 Strategies to simplify the game.

 

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Jonny Gomes: @jonnygomesusa