Video summary
Lombard Jr. attributes his early success to maintaining a consistent process throughout the year, emphasizing the importance of daily preparation and a singular focus on finding ways to win. He acknowledges that while he feels his approach is largely locked in, he remains committed to continuous improvement by analyzing every at-bat to identify areas where he could have performed better. This mindset reflects his dedication to refining his craft and ensuring he is always ready for the next opportunity to contribute to the team's success.
The conversation also touched on a specific play involving Alonso, where Lombard admitted that he did not have a clear angle to determine if the ball was foul or fair. Despite this uncertainty, he expressed relief that the call went in his favor, highlighting how critical these split-second decisions can be in high-pressure situations. His honest assessment of the moment underscores the challenges players face when trying to judge plays from limited perspectives during fast-paced games.
Lombard Jr. clearly enjoys being in clutch moments, such as the eighth inning with bases loaded, describing them as the kind of experiences young athletes dream of having one day. He expressed a strong desire to be the player who can step up and put the team ahead or help secure a victory during these pivotal times. For him, these opportunities are not just about personal achievement but about fulfilling a responsibility to support his teammates and drive the team toward winning.
Ultimately, Lombard believes that thriving in these high-stakes situations relies heavily on the extensive preparation and hard work invested beforehand. He views stepping up to the plate in critical moments as a direct result of all the effort put into training and mental readiness over time. By combining this foundation with a daily commitment to play with purpose, he aims to consistently deliver when it matters most for his team.
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Feel allowed you to have this success
you've had here so far early on.
>> Um
Yeah, it's just
kind of been able to stick to my same
process. Kind of what what I've done
this whole year. Um keep preparing and
then just like the main focus going out
there every single day and try to find a
way to win.
>> You talked about wanting to have
consistent at bats. Do you feel like
your approach is pretty much locked in
right now the way you'd like it?
>> Um yeah. I mean like you know there's
always one at bat here that you like
find something that you you know you
should have done this or should have
done that. So um you know always try to
get better in that sense. But um yeah
it's you know it's been like a pretty
good spot.
>> What did you think of Alonso's ball? Did
you think that that was foul?
>> I didn't have a good angle to be honest.
I was hoping that it was foul and glad
it was.
But yeah I couldn't tell.
>> What's the biggest What do you like
about being in this situation that you
were in in that that eighth inning bases
loaded?
You know game time.
You like being up there in those kind of
moments?
>> Yeah. I always I mean
like those are when you're young like
those are always the moments you you
know you wish to be in one day. So I
mean obviously like
you always feel like you want to be up
there. You want to be the guy that um
can just
you know put the team in front or
help the team find a way to win. So yeah
it's just kind of go up there and rely
on your on your preparation and you know
all the all the work you put in to to be
up there and just go out there and play.