The Athlete's Porch | Tempo Wins: The Aggressor Edge — Blake Hammond (Pro Pitcher)

Baseball is a mentality game before it’s a physical one. Oakland A’s pro pitcher Blake Hammond shares how mindset, tempo, and preparation shape performance as he prepares for spring training and the grind of pro baseball.Everybody wants the results.Few understand the process.In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, I sit down with Blake to break down what actually creates separation at higher levels of the game.We talk about:Why tempo changes confidence and control on the moundWhat the Aggressor Edge really means for pitchersRecruiting during COVID and betting on yourselfIdentity vs. copying what everyone else is doingHow preparation creates freedom — not pressureThe pro mindset entering spring trainingWhy habits matter… but shouldn’t control youThis is a conversation for players, parents, and coaches who care about development, mindset, and playing the long game.🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify📺 Watch on YouTube📍 The Athlete’s Porch — hosted by Jon Karcich