Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! S2E7 - Ryan Pepiot: Baseball's need for mental toughness
Mar 24, 2020
Ryan Pepiot, Dodgers pitching prospect and former Butler starter known for strikeouts. He talks about playing multiple sports, handling setbacks like tough outings, and staying focused after being drafted. Short stories cover leadership in the dugout, daily mental prep routines, and how small recovery and visualization habits add up.
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Short Contract, Big Pressure
- Ryan Pepiot went to the Cape Cod League on a 10-day temporary contract and was thrown into high-pressure outings immediately.
- After poor early outings he leaned on coaches' advice to "be Ryan Pepiot," regained confidence, and finished the summer dominant.
Prepare For The Next Opportunity
- Accept that failure will happen in baseball and plan to get another opportunity to perform.
- Focus on what you know and avoid trying to do too much after a bad outing.
Team Purpose Beats Outside Noise
- Ryan used a team goal (win the Big East tournament) to block out draft distractions during his junior year.
- Committing to a higher-purpose objective helped him sustain focus amid external attention.