In Major League Baseball, raw talent can take a player far, but it’s the mind that truly separates the good from the great. New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez understands this better than most. Baseball is not just about home runs, strikeouts, and highlight-reel plays—it’s a grueling marathon of 162 games, stretching over seven to nine months when you factor in spring training and the playoffs.
Players don’t take the field every day feeling 100%. Some days, they’re exhausted. Other days, they’re playing through pain, frustration, or the weight of a slump that won’t seem to end.