Why Jake Bauers is confident in his approach, Brewers' chances in October this year

Jake Bauers, 30, has posted career highs across the board this season with 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a .266 batting average, crediting a mental shift toward staying present and accepting results rather than forcing outcomes. After nearly retiring following the 2024 season, Bauers emerged as a leader on the Brewers, baseball's best team, and believes his season-long practice of this mindset will help him maintain composure during the playoffs when opportunities are scarcer. Bauers described remaining present in October as a learned skill that requires daily practice, and he expressed confidence that both he and his teammates are better equipped for postseason success than in previous years.

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