- Noah Syndergaard, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been struggling on the mound this season.
- In an interview with Insider, Syndergaard described his pitching struggles as “rock bottom” and expressed a need for a “mental reset.”
- Syndergaard took a break from baseball for several weeks, which he believes may have been “a blessing in disguise.”
These days, Noah Syndergaard starts most mornings on the beach.
The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher often walks barefoot across the sand. While some may think it sounds “hippy-dippy,” Syndergaard believes there are healing benefits to absorbing the magnetic electrical current from the Earth’s core.
He can be found meditating or doing box breathing near the ocean, facing his fears in an effort to improve his performance.
“I used to be terrified of the water, but now I jump in and find it invigorating,” Syndergaard shared. “It gives me so much life.”
He added, “It’s also the best way to clear my mind. I love living near the water for moments like this.”
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Things haven’t been going well for Syndergaard lately. Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, he has struggled with a career-worst 7.16 ERA and has only managed to win one game out of 12 starts.
Mentally, these pitching struggles have taken a toll on Syndergaard. He decided to step away from the game and take a mental reset in order to make some adjustments.
“It’s not a great feeling because I want to be out there competing like my old self,” Syndergaard explained. “It’s like hitting rock bottom.”
However, he remains optimistic and believes that the only way to go now is up.
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Syndergaard’s ‘mental reset’ to rediscover his greatness
Noah Syndergaard, nicknamed “Thor,” was once considered one of baseball’s top pitchers. However, since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2019, he has struggled to regain his peak performance.
He takes responsibility for making unnecessary adjustments to his pitching form during his recovery, realizing that even small changes can have a significant impact on performance.
“I used my rehab as an opportunity to reinvent myself, but I lost sight of what made me great,” Syndergaard confessed. “I should have stayed true to myself.”
Nevertheless, Syndergaard remains determined to overcome his struggles, recognizing that he is capable of turning things around.
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