The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
Nick Raquet: The Pitcher Who Quit Baseball, Joined Wall Street, Then Fought His Way Back to the MLB
53 minutes Posted Dec 17, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Finding The Calm And The Fire
Thinking Less To Compete Freely
Pitch Clock, Prep, And Letting Go
Information Overload And Balance
Conviction, Shaking, And Ownership
The Call-Up And MLB Debut
Confidence Shift And Productive Self-Talk
Belief, Identity, And No Regrets
Leaving Baseball For EY
The Moment That Pulled Him Back
Indie Ball To Cardinals Contract
Perspective, Purpose, And Community
Avoiding The Hedonic Treadmill
Goals For Staying In The Big Leagues
Availability, Workload, And Closing
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Send us Fan Mail St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Nick Raquet and I dig into the mindset that turns overthinking into action, why conviction beats a “perfect” plan, and how a three-year break from baseball led to a sharper return to the show. The call-up, the debut, and the plan to stay there all hinge on believing big and focusing small. • balancing aggression with calm on the mound • using thought in prep, then shutting it off to compete • pitch clock rhythm, scouting, and trusting strengths • ...