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David Gofman

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Baseball enthusiast | New kid on the block at The Dynasty Guru. Passionate about the psychology of human performance | You can find my writing at gobeyondtheboundary.com

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · Sep 17

“Everything runs through mental skills.”

That’s how Mariners coach Adam Bernero describes the team's approach to the modern game.

We talked about his role as a Mental Performance Coach, player trust, and resilience in MLB:

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Mental Performance Coach in Baseball: Adam Bernero Interview

Mariners coach Adam Bernero explains what a Mental Performance Coach does, how it impacts players, and the mental side of baseball’s modern game.

www.gobeyondtheboundary.com

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 11h

I will be there!

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah that's been my sense as well. Although I'd be in favor of experimenting with defensive fit while the team is bad rather than waiting! Maybe they hoped he'd get better? It just hasn't happened.

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 5d

I've been saying this for years! It's strange to me that this isn't discussed more often.

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thedynastyguru.bsky.social @thedynastyguru.bsky.social · 6d

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 6d

Last month, I sat down with Mental Performance Coach Adam Bernero to learn about his approach to helping the Mariners mental game. Today, they play one of the most important games in franchise history. Whatever else they are doing to prepare, I'm confident barefoot walks are included.

Mental Performance Coach in Baseball: Adam Bernero Interview

Mariners coach Adam Bernero explains what a Mental Performance Coach does, how it impacts players, and the mental side of baseball’s modern game.

www.gobeyondtheboundary.com

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Chris Knock @notnotcknock.bsky.social · 10d

What’s up dynasty baseball fans!

We at the @thedynastyguru.bsky.social are looking for new writers to join us.

If you’ve ever wanted considered writing about fantasy baseball, now’s your chance!

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TDG Puts out the call for New Writers - The Dynasty Guru

The Dynasty Guru open for applications from interested new writers. Brief description and application information.

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 12d

Quite a list.

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 12d

That's a really fun top 4 on the Peoria side!

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 17d

We deserve a game 5!

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 17d

Pat Murphy is quickly becoming my favorite interview in baseball.

Alex Stumpf @alexjstumpf.bsky.social · 17d

Pat Murphy pressers hit different

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 17d

Have they both ever shown up at the same game together?

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Joe Sheehan @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social · Aug 1

I will say this again and again until the cap fetishists get it. There is a 1:1 correlation between "leagues that have broken their unions" and "leagues with a payroll cap." Let that be a clue as to who wins in a cap system.

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 19d

Vladdy Jr. Is really just doing this to the Yankees huh?

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 19d

Exceptional metaphor @baumann.bsky.social. Especially because these people would probably respond in exactly that way to an actual flat tire!

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 19d

How is this the location of an MLB playoff game?

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 20d

This was meant to say *hello not help... I was excited.

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 20d

If you walk someone on 4 pitches, but the slowest one was 102.6 MPH, do you win a prize?

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 20d

Why help Jacob, it's good to see you too.

103.4 mph fastball, knee high on the black for a first pitch strike.

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 25d

Four teams stare down elimination today. I wrote about why a team's ability to manage pressure—not just talent—decides who moves on.

www.gobeyondtheboundary.com/when-the-sma...

When the Small Sample Is the Only Sample: Pressure in October Baseball

MLB playoffs are a mental game. Explore how pressure leads to choking or clutch, and why reframing it is key to peak performance.

www.gobeyondtheboundary.com

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Matthew Pouliot @matthewpouliot.bsky.social · 26d

It's kind of funny saying José Caballero just missed it, as if he's ever hit a homer to center in his life.

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 26d

It's hard to overstate the bargain that Pivetta's contract is for the Padres. It confused me all offseason that he didn't have any suitors, and 4 years $55M felt like a no brainier for nearly every team!

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 26d

If you're looking to get in the mood for the full slate of playoff games today, my latest article is up on Beyond the Boundary. I look at pressure in October baseball: what it is and why it matters.

www.gobeyondtheboundary.com/when-the-sma...

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David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 27d

Kristian Campbell at -10 in 67 games is really something.

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · 28d

I love that the AL East teams are just going to battle it out for a spot in the ALCS.

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · Sep 25

The answer is James Outman!

If you stretch to 75 PA in September (Outman barely makes the cut at 50), the top 5 is:

Judge
Ohtani
Raleigh
Schwarber
???

Any guesses on #5?

David Gofman @dgofman.bsky.social · Sep 25

@mikepetriello.bsky.social Here's another fun one: The top 5 players in barrel rate in the month of September (min 50 PA):

1. ??? - 30.1%
2. Aaron Judge - 29.1%
3. Shohei Ohtani - 29.1%
4. Cal Raleigh - 24.6%
5. Kyle Schwarber - 23.1%

Who is #1?

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