"Wish I had this advice" - Ex-MLB star Cameron Maybin applauds Alex Rodriguez’s intense mental workout routine

Former MLB player Cameron Maybin commended Alex Rodriguez on his latest Instagram post. On Wednesday, the Yankees legend shared a structured plan for younger batters to mentally prepare for their next at-bat.

Maybin, who retired in January 2022 after a season-long stint with the New York Mets, left a comment on A-Rod's video:

"I need all the young hitters to save this and play it over and over until you don't take it for granted. Man, I wish I would have had this advice."

Cameron Maybin's comment on Alex Rodriguez’s video

In the video, A-Rod explained how he used to mentally and physically prepare before going up to bat. Rodriguez offered a detailed breakdown of his routine, which included acknowledging the umpire and the catcher.

"I rehearsed the night before... I woke up. I did all my routine before the game. On deck, I'm timing; .... I'm ready to go. I feel like I’m more prepared than anyone on that field to be able to perform—at least, I thought that; that's the only thing that mattered."

"Obviously, maybe I wasn't, but in my head, I'm as prepared as I can be; I've done everything I could to make myself successful at this at-bat and in this game."

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Alex Rodriguez speaks on defying age limitations

Earlier this month, during a guest appearance on a talk show, Alex Rodriguez shared how people in their 40s and 50s often wish they had done better in their lives.

"It's never too late; age is never your limitation, really. Your mindset is," Rodriguez said.

A-Rod made a point about legendary investor Warren Buffett, highlighting how the billionaire made 99% of his money after his 50th birthday. Notably, Buffett also had a close relationship with Rodriguez after he signed a 10-year, $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers in 2001.

Rodriguez further encouraged older citizens to use their age as a competitive advantage.

"Don't give up on the craft. You’ve got to keep adjusting. Check the ego at the door. Surround yourself with people, get the knowledge, and move forward."