What It's Like To Be... A Baseball Player
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Oct 21, 2025 
In this engaging talk, Trayvon Robinson, a professional baseball player with 19 years of experience, shares his journey through the minor leagues and his brief MLB stint. He vividly recalls the hustle of minor league life, including travel on sleeper buses and superstitions that kept him grounded. Trayvon's emotional major-league debut included a memorable catch that landed him on SportsCenter. He also opens up about the mental challenges of hitting, the pressure of constant auditions, and his transition to coaching, finding purpose after retirement.
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Learning To Switch Hit
- Trayvon taught himself to hit left-handed by taking hundreds of daily swings until it worked.
- He hit a walk-off home run left-handed after rigorous practice and surprising teammates.
Typical Pregame Routine
- A pregame day includes early work, team stretch, catch, and coaches' batting practice about three hours before first pitch.
- Players typically return to the locker room an hour to 90 minutes before game time to prepare or relax.
Superstition As Confidence Tool
- Superstitions sustain confidence because hitters fail frequently and cling to routines that help them feel in control.
- Trayvon kept clothing, bats, and songs consistent when he was hitting well to preserve his vibe.