The article highlights the slow and often difficult career path of baseball players, particularly their time in the minor leagues. Players like Mike Yastrzemski illustrate the struggle with self-doubt and mental health, as they often face uncertainty and instability while bouncing between Double A and Triple A. Historically, mental health wasn't prioritized in the sport, with a prevalent belief that players should be tough enough to cope. However, the San Francisco Giants have begun to evolve their mental health resources significantly, particularly after the tragic suicide attempt of Drew Robinson, leading to a more compassionate approach for players' well-being.
"It sucked to be honest with you, to be bouncing back and forth," right fielder Mike Yastrzemski said of his time in the minor leagues. "Just being very bummed out, constantly."
"If you're not tough enough to handle this, then you shouldn't be in the sport," Yastrzemski said. "And I think that was a really poor way to look at it. Athletes are humans, and there are things that are hard to deal with off the field, just like there are on the field."
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