Positive Self-Talk Statements for Baseball

“The bigger the

game the better… I

feed off big crowds

and noise” Curt Schilling

“I do not want to

leave anything at

the plate when I

walk away” Sammy Sosa

1. Even though I do not believe in my self right now, I choose to believe positive self-talk

creates positive changes now.

2. Even though I am not the starting third baseman, I choose to believe I have can contribute

as the backup second baseman and will take 2 steps each day to make me a better player.

3. Even though I feel devalued and unsuccessful right now as a pitcher, I choose to believe

others see my value and I believe I have value.

4. Even though I am not one of the three third basemen, I choose to believe I will be the

best off the bench DH on the team and will do three things each day to make me a better

clutch hitter.

5. Even though I am the 5th starter, I choose to believe hard work now will help me become

the 4th starting pitcher.

6. I am looking forward to each new day because I choose to believe I add value to the

team.

7. Each day I will spend 20 minutes in practice perfecting my curveball and choose to believe

it will get hitters out.

8. Each day I become more confident in my pitching ability, knowing I will trust in my ability

to hit the target.

John R. Ellsworth, MA

Protex Sports

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