NEW YORK — Luke Williams serves a variety of roles for the Braves: Infielder. Occasional outfielder. Emergency hurler. He even caught local music star Usher’s first pitch.
And to stay ready for the moment, all Williams needs is a pen and a piece of paper.
“Recently, I’ve done a lot of drawing,” Williams told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’ve tried to draw situations so that my mind is ready for it.”
Williams incorporated drawing into his morning routine during the 2024 season after mental strength coach Jim Brogan recommended the tactic to him. The 28-year-old said his performance left him in a bad place mentally, and Brogan helped return him to a positive frame of mind.