As I’ve played, I’ve had a lot of high moments in my career and a lot of low moments. But who you are during the best times and the worst times is the true player you are.

You’re only as good as your worst day.

That’s not to say you shouldn’t celebrate the highs. It just means you need to stay consistent through both. I once heard that the player you can’t tell if they went 0 for 5 or 5 for 5 is the one who wins in the long run.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Don’t Ride the Rollercoaster

Staying steady is one of the hardest things to do in baseball.

📋 It looks like this:
✅ Same energy after a hit or a strikeout
✅ No big reactions after mistakes
✅ Staying locked in, not emotional
✅ Keeping confidence even when things aren’t going your way
✅ Competing the same, no matter the score

You don’t have to be perfect. Baseball is full of ups and downs. The difference is how you handle them.

The best players don’t get too high or too low. They stay steady, trust their work, and show up the same way every day.

That’s what leads to consistent performance.

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This week, focus on staying steady. Control your emotions, trust your work, and bring the same energy every time you step on the field.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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One thing every coach is looking for, no matter the level, is players who are coachable.

You don’t have to be the biggest, fastest, or strongest player to stand out. But if you’re someone who listens, learns, and applies feedback, you’ll separate yourself quickly. And that doesn’t just come from coaches, you can learn a lot from your teammates too, just by watching how they work, compete, and handle different situations.

I’ve seen talented players hold themselves back because they wouldn’t listen. And I’ve seen players take huge jumps just because they were open to learning.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Be Coachable

Being coachable is one of the easiest ways to stand out.

📋 It looks like this:
✅ Asking questions to learn more
✅ Being open to feedback
✅ Trying new things, even if it feels uncomfortable
✅ Learning from mistakes instead of getting frustrated
✅ Showing your coach you want to get better

You don’t have to be perfect. Coaches aren’t expecting that.

They’re looking for players who want to get better.

When a coach gives you feedback, it means they care. It means they believe you can improve.

The players who grow the fastest are the ones who are willing to learn, even when it’s hard to hear.

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This week, focus on being coachable. Listen, learn, and apply.

That’s how you get better.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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One of the fastest ways to get overlooked or passed up on a team is how you carry yourself.

I’ve seen really talented players hurt themselves because of poor body language. And I’ve seen average players earn respect quickly because of how they showed up every pitch.

On and off the field, how you treat your coaches, your teammates, and even your parents matters more than people think.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Carry Yourself Like a Pro

How you carry yourself says everything.

Before a coach sees your stats, they see your body language.
Before a teammate hears your words, they feel your energy.

✅ Head up after mistakes
✅ Hustle on and off the field
✅ Stay engaged every pitch
✅ Show confidence, even when it’s hard
✅ Cheer for your teammates
✅ Pick guys up after errors
✅ Thank your coaches
✅ Respect your parents and the people supporting you
✅ Be coachable and listen the first time
✅ Do the little things without being asked

Great players don’t let one bad play turn into two.
They respond with how they act, not how they react.

Your body language can lift a team… or bring it down.

Choose to be the player who brings it up.

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This weekend, pay attention to how you carry yourself. Not just when things are going well, but especially when they’re not.

Anyone can be positive when they’re playing well. The best players show it when things get tough.

That’s what people remember.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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This week I made my way out to California for the NYABC Camp. I had an awesome time meeting some of you and connecting with so many players.

It reminded me of something I’ve learned over the years. I’ve had the opportunity to be on a lot of teams, from little league all the way to pro ball. And now as a coach, I get to meet a ton of players every year.

But the one thing that always sticks with me isn’t how talented someone was.

It’s who they were and how they treated the people around them.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Be That Teammate

Not the loudest. Not the best.
The one everyone wants next to them.

✅ Energy
✅ Effort
✅ Encouragement
✅ Presence

That’s what people remember.

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This weekend, focus on being that player. The one who brings energy, supports teammates, and shows up the right way every single pitch.

Talent gets noticed.
But who you are gets remembered.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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When I was in college, my goal was simple. I wanted to get drafted. That was it.

But when I really thought about it, that goal felt big. Almost overwhelming. So I asked myself, what do players who get drafted actually do every day?

At first, I thought big. Lift a ton. Practice all day. Be perfect. But that’s not what got me there.

What actually helped was going small. I focused on things I could do every single day. Throwing consistently. Going to bed on time. Eating enough. Just stacking small wins.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Win the Small Stuff

Big goals are built on small habits.

If you try to do everything at once, you’ll burn out. But if you focus on simple, daily tasks, you build momentum.

📋 Start here:
What’s your goal? Varsity? College? Drafted?
Now ask yourself—what does a player who achieves that actually do every day?

Pick 3 small, achievable tasks, it might look like:
✅ Get your reps in (even just 50–100 swings)
✅ Go to bed on time
✅ Eat like an athlete

Every time you complete these, you’re casting a vote for the type of player you want to become. Before you try to do something crazy, lock in the basics. Small wins add up faster than you think.

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This week, don’t focus on doing everything. Just focus on doing the small things right.

That’s how real progress starts.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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Some of my best baseball memories weren’t on a real field. They were in the backyard playing wiffle ball with my two brothers. No umpires. Just us competing. We definitely wanted to win, but there was still a pure joy in playing.

Those games made me a better player without me even realizing it. They taught me how to compete, adjust, and play loose. Looking back, those games did more for me than I ever realized at the time.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Fun Builds Better Players

Wiffle ball wasn’t just fun. It actually made me better.

It forced creativity.
It made me compete.
It helped me play loose and confident.

When you’re having fun, you stop overthinking. You react. You adjust. You just play.

📋 Don’t forget to:
✅ Mess around and compete
✅ Play without pressure
✅ Try new things
✅ Enjoy the game

Some of the best development doesn’t happen in perfect reps. It happens when you’re just playing the game and loving it.

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So this weekend, go play. Grab some friends, play wiffle ball, and enjoy it. The more fun you have, the better you’ll play.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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Yesterday I found myself watching a college baseball game where one team won 29–0. One of the craziest scores I’ve ever seen.

It got me thinking about all the teams I’ve played on throughout my baseball career. From little league to pro ball, I’ve been on a lot of different teams. And honestly, most of the teams I played on didn’t have a winning record.

But I learned a lot from being on both losing teams and winning teams. Different lessons, different experiences.

And there’s one thing that’s always true.

Whether you win by 20 or lose by 10, the only thing that really matters is how you show up and compete.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Effort Over Score

You can’t always control the scoreboard.

But you can control how hard you play, how you treat your teammates, and how you respond when things get tough.

The best players I’ve ever played with didn’t let the score decide their effort.

They showed up ready to compete every inning, every game.

Because at the end of the day, effort and attitude say more about you than the score ever will.

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This weekend, don’t worry so much about the scoreboard.

Focus on competing, supporting your teammates, and giving your best effort every pitch.

That’s the kind of player people remember.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
The Baseball Players Newsletter

A lot of players think improvement in baseball comes from one big moment. One great game. One coach noticing them. But the truth is, most progress in this game happens slowly.

From when I started playing baseball until about college, I was consistently not the most talented player. Remember, I hit one home run in my entire career. But the reason I was able to get drafted came from showing up and getting a little bit better every day.

One of my favorite quotes from James Clear is: “It doesn’t matter how successful or unsuccessful you are right now. What matters is whether your habits are putting you on the path toward success.”

🔥 Friday Fuel: 1% Better

Success in baseball usually isn’t one huge jump. It’s small improvements stacked over time.

Focus on the little things:
✅ One better swing in the cage
✅ One extra ground ball after practice
✅ Listening and making small adjustments
✅ Giving full effort every rep

Your results today don’t matter as much as your direction.

If your habits are making you even 1% better each day, that adds up fast. The players who stay consistent are the ones who eventually separate themselves.

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Keep showing up. Keep stacking small wins. Your future self will thank you for the work you’re putting in today.

Have a great weekend and good luck if you’ve got games!

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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This time of year your season might be starting, you might be in tryouts, or maybe you’re getting ready for spring ball. Either way, I had a lot of tryouts in my career.

Some I performed really well at.
Some I didn’t.

I didn’t always make the team. But every single time it led to another opportunity.

Here’s what I learned. It’s not just about how you perform. It’s about the player you are.

🔥 Friday Fuel: It’s About Who You Are

Coaches are watching everything.

✅ How you warm up
✅ How you react after a mistake
✅ How you treat your teammates
✅ How you compete when things do not go your way

That stuff matters just as much as a big hit or a strong throw.

Baseball is a game of failure. You will strike out. You will make errors. It happens at every level.

The real question is not if you fail.
It is how you respond.

Do you drop your head?
Blame someone else?
Or shake it off and get ready for the next rep?

Coaches are not looking for perfect players. They are looking for competitors. Players who stay positive. Players who are coachable.

Remember this. It is not win or lose. It is win or learn.

Every rep is either success or feedback.

The player who handles failure with confidence is the player coaches trust. ⚾🔥

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So if you feel nervous, that is normal. Just focus on competing, being a great teammate, and responding the right way when things do not go perfectly.

Be the player coaches want to coach.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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First off, sorry for the tech difficulties last week. We’re back up and running and this week’s newsletter is a good one.

I spent the weekend in Arizona at a tournament helping coach one of your favorite YouTube baseball teams, Pottstown Natty. Being around competitive players all weekend reminded me of something important. Comparison is a thief.

It steals confidence. It steals joy. And if you’re not careful, it can steal your love for the game.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Don’t Let Comparison Win

It’s easy to look around and compare.

Someone throws harder.
Someone hits farther.
Someone gets more playing time.

And sometimes the comparison isn’t even with other players. It’s with yourself. You start thinking you should be further along. Better. Bigger. Stronger.

Here’s the problem. If you constantly set expectations that you feel like you’re failing, you slowly take the joy out of baseball.

Goals are good. Dreams are important. But they should motivate you, not make you miserable.

A year ago, you would have loved to be the player you are today. Stronger. Smarter. More experienced. Don’t let comparison blind you from seeing your growth.

Focus on improving. Focus on learning. Focus on enjoying where you are right now.

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Keep chasing your goals, but don’t forget to appreciate the player you already are. Progress takes time, and you’re further along than you think.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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One of the biggest lessons baseball teaches you is this: the game gets a lot easier and a lot more enjoyable when you stop stressing about things you can’t control. Bad calls happen. Coaches make decisions you won’t always agree with. Plays behind you won’t always go your way. That’s baseball. The sooner you accept that, the more freedom you’ll feel when you play.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Control the Controllables

You can’t control the umps, your coaches, or the plays behind you.
But you can control your attitude, your gratitude, and your effort.

When you focus on what’s in your control, the game slows down. You play looser. You have more fun. And that’s usually when you play your best baseball.

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This weekend, let the uncontrollables go. Compete hard, enjoy the game, and be proud of the effort you bring every pitch. Baseball is a lot more fun when you focus on what you can control.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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Some of my favorite moments on the mound never came from easy innings. They came when everything felt intense. Runners on. Two outs. Loud crowd. Game hanging in the balance. Those were the moments I wanted most.

While others felt the pressure, I felt locked in. To me, pressure meant trust. It meant the team believed in me enough to hand me the ball when it mattered most. Those moments never scared me. They energized me. I learned pretty quickly that nerves are a signal. Not something to fear, but a reminder that you are exactly where you should be.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Pressure is a Privilege

Every athlete feels something before a big moment. Tight chest. Fast heartbeat. Butterflies that refuse to sit still. That feeling is not a flaw. It is proof that you care.

✅ Nerves mean this matters to you
✅ Pressure moments turn into lifelong memories
✅ The best competitors step toward the spotlight

Pressure is a privilege because it means you earned your spot in the moment. Not everyone gets that opportunity. Some players try to avoid it. The great ones welcome it and rise to it.

Next time you feel nervous before a big pitch or a big at bat, take it in. That feeling means you are exactly where you belong.

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Those butterflies are not holding you back. They are pushing you forward. Do not run from pressure. Chase it. The moments that test you the most are usually the ones you remember forever.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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Quick heads up, the newsletter is officially moving to Fridays. Same message, same energy, just heading into the weekend focused and ready. Thanks so much for supporting and following along!

Last week was all about joy. This week is about something just as important and something every team needs, no matter the level you play at.

People might forget your stats, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. That’s why this week I’m sharing the easiest way to make your team better, and it starts with choosing to be a great teammate.

🔥 Friday Fuel: Be a Great Teammate

How you act in the dugout matters more than you think.

Anyone can be positive when things are going their way. Great teammates show up when things get tough for themselves and for others.

✅ Cheer for teammates, even when you’re not in
✅ Pick guys up after mistakes
✅ Stay locked in, not checked out
✅ Bring energy that makes the team better

Coaches notice effort, body language, and how you treat others. Being a great teammate builds trust. Teams with trust always play better together.

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This weekend, focus on being the teammate everyone wants beside them. Baseball is a team game, and how you show up for others can make a bigger difference than you realize.

See you next Friday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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Some of my best baseball memories had nothing to do with stats, rankings, or big games. They were in the backyard with my brothers, playing wiffle ball until it got dark. No uniforms. No pressure. Just competing, laughing, and having fun.

It reminded me of something really important: sometimes we make the game too big. Baseball doesn’t always have to be serious to be meaningful. The joy is what got most of us started and it’s what keeps you coming back.

🔥 Motivation Monday: Play With Joy

Baseball is supposed to be fun.

When you play loose, you play better. When you play tight, the game gets heavy fast.

✅ Enjoy the reps, not just the results
✅ Smile, compete, and play free
✅ Don’t let pressure steal the joy
✅ Remember why you started playing

The players who last the longest and improve the most are the ones who never lose their love for the game. Joy isn’t a distraction from success. It’s fuel for it.

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This week, don’t forget to have fun with it. Play catch. Mess around. Compete with a smile. The joy you bring to the field matters more than you think and it might just be what makes you better.

See you next Monday ⚾🔥
Aiden McIntyre
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