5 Final Ways Baseball is Like Life

Baseball, more than any other sport. Players rely on their teammates in baseball. Line drives get caught, and pop flies fall in in baseball. You must be ready for your opportunity in baseball, like life. You can learn lessons when you fail, which is often, from baseball. This list was inspired by the Yankees’ losing streak, which is over. The thing about baseball is that the Yankees will be on another losing streak soon. Because you are never as good as you look when you win, and you are never as bad as you look when you lose. What other sports do you think you can learn lessons from?

Baseball is a lot Like Life Because…

The Great players are Great Students

To be great at baseball, you need to practice and listen to your coaches. Practice makes perfect. You know the way to Carnegie Hall, right? Practice, practice, practice, so the famous saying goes. The same goes for life, where you must practice your craft. It takes about ten thousand hours of practice to master a craft. Being known for a strong work ethic is a good thing.

Great Players Take Care of Their Mind And Body

Physical fitness is important to success. It is like this in life, too. If one maintains their physical fitness, numerous positive externalities lead to a long life. All sports teach you this lesson. I am a huge believer in all children playing sports, preferably baseball.

It’s Not Over Until It’s Over

Yogi Berra was a genius and said something like this. Stay optimistic and work hard at your craft. The game is not over until the last inning. A player must keep fighting until the end of the game because the outcome is unpredictable. This is the same as in life: a successful person will be persistent; in fact, persistence is a great trait for which to be known. In life, when it seems like your fate is set, it is not. Things can always change, and someone can always spark a rally that changes the game and life. That someone could be you.

Don’t look back or Something Might be Gaining On You

Satchel Paige was one of the game’s great geniuses. It is criminal that he spent his best years in the Negro Leagues. He said, “Don’t look back; something might be gaining on you.” He meant that in the game, you should always look forward. This is true in life, too. A person should not dwell on the past. Instead, a person should be looking forward to their opportunities.

Baseball  Ends for Everyone

Like life, baseball ends for everyone, and eventually, it will be time to hang up your cleats. This references both those who play and coach. Even when that ends, so does life. You need to make the proper adjustments. This underscores the importance of appreciating playing, or coaching, when it happens. Enjoy the ride!

Conclusion

In this list, we have quotes from Yogi Berra and Satchel Paige. Two geniuses who played the game and graced us with their wisdom. It would be a good idea to learn everything these two guys said. There is some advice in this list for being physically fit and taking care of your mind and body. Also, the list ends with the sport ending and some practical advice for life ending. Thinking of the end puts the Yankees‘ recent struggles in proper perspective.