Brewers #15 Prospect: The Mental Battle of Baseball, Almost Quitting, His College Work Ethic, & Learning from Superstars (Caleb Durbin)

13/03/2025 48 min

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Episode Synopsis

In no world should Caleb Durbin be competing for an opening day spot on the Milwaukee Brewers roster. He was barely recruited out of college, he's 5'6, he went to a Division 3 college, and yet he was one of three players ever drafted out of WashU and could potentially be the starting 3rd basemen for the Milwaukee Brewers—an inspiring underdog story. Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Caleb Durbin's Journey(01:34) The Dream of Professional Baseball(04:32) Balancing Academics and Athletics(07:53) Work Ethic and Development in College(11:59) Building a Winning Culture(15:11) Realizing Potential in College(18:37) The Role of Self-Belief(20:40) Confidence Through Preparation(23:09) The Mental Game of Baseball(29:37) Building Confidence Through Small Wins(32:41) The Aura of Big League Players(37:04) Gaining Respect in the Locker Room(42:03) Mindset and Competition in Spring Training

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