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February 16, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. — Free agents decide on their destination for a variety of reasons. Opportunities to win, consideration for family, and money are the most common, in no particular order.
During a recent conversation at George M. Steinbrenner Field, Yankees starter Marcus Stroman revealed one factor rarely discussed among previous generations. It’s because he believes in the Yankees’ commitment to mental health support.
“I’ve grown a lot when it comes to my mind off the field,” Stroman said. “I’m very passionate about mind and body, and I work with therapists and mental coaches. [with] Meditation…I’m very interested in Transcendental Meditation.
“I understand that especially when you’re in a big market like this, it’s important to be able to step back and ground yourself and center yourself. There’s a balance that can’t be taken lightly.”
Stroman is one of the most engaged major leaguers on social media, with more than 500,000 followers on X. He also learned the value of off-screen time, especially as a Long Island native just beginning his first season with the Yankees.
“Off the field, I have a little family and friends,” Stroman said. “I can count on two hands the number of people around me who keep me grounded. In order to be the best version of myself and the best athlete I can be, The mental element must be attacked as much as the physical one.
“I’m where I am today because of my confidence and mental strength. I’m not particularly physically gifted, but I’m mentally blessed and that’s why I was able to overcome so much. ”
Stroman views mental health as an aspect of his life that requires “regular” maintenance, like warming up his arm before a pitching session. The Yankees’ pitch to sign Stroman was helped by the fact that he had a prior connection to senior director of organizational performance Chad Boling.
Stroman and Bowling’s common mentor was the late Trevor Moawad, a respected mental performance coach and author who passed away from cancer in 2021. Moawad had gained national fame through his work with NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. Stroman worked with Moawad from 2018 until his death.
“Trevor taught me a lot,” Stroman said. “[He was] Self-talk is very important. Positive self-talk is very effective. Outwardly positive, literally walking the walk and talking audibly. Listening to yourself instead of just thinking gives you a different level of confidence.
“Writing things down, keeping a journal, has become a huge thing for me. Being able to put your thoughts out on paper or hear your own voice has a really different ring to it and makes you feel… You can take it to the next level. There aren’t many things you can really understand since being with Trevor. Moments that most people would find time-consuming. [to recover], I was able to quickly return to myself. I’m in a great place. I’m excited about this part of my career. ”
Stroman will turn 33 on May 1, three days before the 10th anniversary of his MLB debut with the Blue Jays. He just finished his second career All-Star appearance during a season in which he went 10-9 with a 3.95 ERA with the Cubs.
“I don’t think we’ve peaked yet,” Stroman said. “When you realize that there are steps to unlock yourself, there’s always a greater feat to accomplish. I’ve seen it before. It’s been 10 years, and I feel better now than I did when I was 21, 22 years old. My physical condition has improved.I think there is a great connection between the mind and body.
“I’m betting on myself in the next three, four, five years. I hope I can achieve the best ROI of anyone in this free agent class. I’m excited. I’m in a great place. I’m very down to earth. Everyone here wants me to be me. They’re excited about me too, so when you have, it’s just gives me more confidence [Anthony Rizzo] and [Aaron] with the judge [Gerrit] Cole tells everyone to be themselves and do what they need to do. ”
That statement makes it sound like Stroman intends to continue pitching until he’s 40, but he’s actually motivated by an entirely different purpose.
“My goal is to live my life feeling good until I no longer exist on this earth,” Stroman said. “I don’t think of it as just pitching. I want to be able to be in good physical condition and be able to walk around, be active, run, and compete when I’m 50, 60, 70 years old. When you take that approach, it trickles down.
“If I had that kind of longevity approach in life, of course I would feel good about this part of my career. I’m always learning and adapting and finding the next way to get better.” I’m a person who’s still trying. I don’t think I’ve reached my peak yet.”
