Barometer Quote by Tim Wakefield
“There's been times where I've come out of the bullpen thinking I was going to throw a no hitter, and I've lasted two or three innings. So I try not to use my pre-game warm ups as a barometer of how I'm going to pitch.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Baseball interview, 2015
Pre-game performance should not dictate expectations; focus on each pitch rather than past warm‑up results.
In simple terms: Don’t let warm‑ups set your confidence for the game.
Key Takeaway
Treat each inning independently of prior warm‑ups.
Themes
sports
mindset
performance
confidence
Mood
determined
focused
Type
sports
motivational
When to use this quote
- pitching
- game preparation
- mental rehearsal
- coach feedback
Key Concepts
psychology of sport
expectation management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reset after a poor warm‑up?
- What mental cues keep you present?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on warm‑ups can cause anxiety.
