"I think a lot of it kind of comes from like my routine, like stuff that I do every single day, and if things aren't necessarily going my way or whatever, I just try to switch batting glove or cleats or just get a different bat. Like, even today, my first at bat, I had two bats that I had wrapped and one that wasn't. In my first at-bat, I struck out and I had a feeling I wanted to use a new bat."
"I'll switch it up if I'm struggling. For the most part, I'll go three pieces. If I'm struggling, I'll go two. If I'm still struggling, I'll go one or sugar-free or something. It's just little things like that. It also just kind of switches things mentally. You're like, 'Oh, maybe this will help' and you'll stop thinking about it."
Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, engages in multiple superstitious practices to maintain good form during games. His routines include switching batting gloves, cleats, or bats when performance falters. Tucker also uses gum as part of his superstition, adjusting the number of pieces and flavor based on his performance. When struggling, he reduces from three pieces to two, one, or sugar-free gum. These rituals serve dual purposes: they provide tangible changes to equipment and mentally reset his focus. Tucker emphasizes that these small adjustments help him maintain confidence and momentum during games, reflecting baseball's broader culture of superstition and established traditions.
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