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Skubal Seeks Greatness: Lessons from Kershaw
17 Aug
Summary
- Skubal sought advice from Clayton Kershaw on achieving greatness.
- He admires Kershaw's remarkable career longevity and consistency.
- Skubal is committed to meticulous preparation before every start.
Tarik Skubal, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, recently shared insights gained from his interactions with baseball legend Clayton Kershaw. Skubal, who was part of Team USA, spent time in the clubhouse with Kershaw and noted the veteran pitcher's evident ambition.
Kershaw described Skubal as driven to be great, evident in his preparation and his inquisitive nature. Skubal himself acknowledged Kershaw as arguably the greatest left-hander ever, seeking to understand his process to achieve similar success.
Skubal has committed to emulating the longevity and consistency displayed by Kershaw and other greats like Justin Verlander. He stressed the importance of sustained performance over many seasons, rather than just brief periods of success.
His determination to achieve this is fueled by conversations with top players. Skubal stated he strives to be the most prepared player on the field, embracing responsibility for game outcomes due to his rigorous preparation.
Kershaw believes Skubal possesses the right temperament and mentality to handle the pressures of playing for a championship-contending team in a major media market, recognizing Skubal's dedication to his craft.
