Brandon Nimmo, after a tough July batting .188 last season, recognized a need for change. Following the All-Star break, his feelings of inadequacy affected his performance. He aims to remain steady through challenges, advising Juan Soto similarly during his struggles. Currently, Nimmo is thriving, showcasing a .265/.331/.469 slash line with 19 home runs. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Nimmo's improved handling of tough stretches and adherence to routine. This newfound maturity enables Nimmo to cope with failures better than before, reflecting his growth in both confidence and performance.
I feel like [I've seen the development] in how he's handled those stretches when things aren't going his way. Every hitter is going to go through stretches where it's hard...and I feel like he's handled those a lot better for some reason.
Last year, I think after the All-Star break, when I didn't make the All-Star Game, I felt like, 'I'm not good enough, I need to do more.' I think that got me in trouble and then I wasn't being myself for a few weeks.
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