The Athlete’s Porch | It Wasn’t Talent | Skylar Hales on Routine, Growth & Pro Baseball

On this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, Jon Karcich sits down with professional pitcher Skylar Hales (Texas Rangers organization) to talk about what really separates players in college baseball, minor league baseball, and the path to the MLB.It wasn’t talent.Skylar breaks down recruiting, development, routine, nutrition, recovery, and the mindset shifts that helped him make velocity gains and learn fast in professional baseball — including the hard lessons that come early in pro ball.If you’re a high school athlete chasing recruitment, a college player trying to level up, or a parent learning the process… this is a must listen.0:00 – It Wasn’t Talent3:15 – Loving the Grind in High School11:00 – The Recruiting Camp That Changed Everything18:45 – Failing in Pro Ball & Learning Fast26:00 – Be the Best at the Boring