Some people will find reasons to rip him for this, but this perspective is incredibly mature. Applies across all kinds of areas of life, professions, etc.
Pete Crow-Armstrong says being locked in 100% of the time isn’t elite focus, it’s a shortcut to burnout
“You’ve got to be excited to go out there every inning. It’s important to take some moments off, not take pitches off, but the time in between pitches.”
“If nobody’s on… I’m letting my mind wander. I’m looking up into the bleachers… Seeing who’s there.”
“You’ve got to check out sometimes… So you can lock it back in.”
“If you are locked in 100% of the time… You’ll burn out in a couple weeks.”
“Other sports don’t have the luxury of our pace of play. It’s a different motor for sure.”