Between the ears:
Actually, Yogi Berra said it best. Half of the game (sport) is physical and 90 percent of each game is mental. Ergo, you aren’t seeing 90 percent of the player’s experience on the diamond.
"ONLY YOU: “Baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” – Lawrence “Yogi” Berra"
No amount of hard work and/or mastered technique offsets the mental component of baseball. And keeping emotions in check is a must regardless of the situation or a misplay.
"IN OTHER WORDS: “You have to be mentally ‘there.’ Your talent is there, but you have to be mentally there, too.” – “Billy the Kid” Wagner"
While the battery and the hitter are dueling for success, the offensive opponent waits for a mistake by the pitcher. In other words, the 30 percent he misses his spot by more than an inch. Bang!