{"product_id":"mental-toughness-baseballs-winning-edge-9781566637237","title":"Mental Toughness: Baseball's Winning Edge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMental Toughness: Baseball's Winning Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMental Toughness: Baseball's Winning Edge breaks down the psychological elements that separate good players from great ones. Written by Karl Kuehl, special adviser for baseball operations for the Cleveland Indians and former manager for the Montreal Expos, alongside John Kuehl, who has served as player, scout, and manager for the Oakland A's organization, and baseball journalist Casey Tefertiller, this book translates decades of professional baseball experience into practical mental training strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the Core Elements of Mental Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sports psychology guide examines the fundamental components that create mentally tough athletes: attitude development, confidence building, focus training, and the ability to make in-game adjustments. The authors present these concepts in an accessible format that works for players at all levels, from youth leagues to professional organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInsights from Professional Baseball Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from their combined experience in major league baseball, the Kuehls provide real-world examples and proven techniques used by professional athletes. The book features a foreword by Tony La Russa and an endorsement from Mark McGwire, who calls it \"a must-read for future athletes and non-athletes alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Players, Coaches, Parents, and Managers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile focused on baseball, the mental training principles apply across athletic disciplines. Coaches gain tools for athlete development and team building. Parents learn how to support young athletes' psychological growth. Managers discover strategies for maximizing player performance through mental preparation. Players themselves receive a roadmap for reaching their full potential on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Applications for Maximum Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book connects mental game concepts to actual performance outcomes. Readers learn how confidence affects batting performance, how focus impacts defensive play, and how attitude influences team dynamics. These aren't abstract theories—they're field-tested approaches from professionals who have worked at baseball's highest levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Kuehl previously co-authored The Mental Game of Baseball with Harvey Dorfman, establishing his expertise in sports psychology for baseball. This follow-up work expands on those foundations with additional insights from John Kuehl's hands-on experience in player development and Casey Tefertiller's perspective as a baseball correspondent for Baseball America and former San Francisco Examiner writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarl Kuehl is special adviser for baseball operations for the Cleveland Indians and formerly manager for the Montreal Expos; he wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Mental Game of Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e with Harvey Dorfman. He lives in Fountain Hills, AZ, near Phoenix. John Kuehl has been a player, scout and manager for the Oakland A's organization. He lives in Anthem, AZ, near Phoenix. Casey Tefertiller wrote on baseball for the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e and is now a staff correspondent for \u003ci\u003eBaseball America\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.","brand":"Rlpg\/Galleys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681184026898,"sku":"9781566637237","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6e08e72f-b141-43bc-82e2-2146b0347ad7.jpg?v=1733950109","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mental-toughness-baseballs-winning-edge-9781566637237","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}