Can Perez handle his nerves

[PerfectGrape]

Texas counters with rookie Martin Perez (10-5, 3.55), who is eager to prove himself with the season on the line.
"I'm excited, but I don't want to put any pressure on myself or get nervous," he told MLB's official website. "I just need to relax and take it as another game."

Usually if someone is thinking "don't get nervous" they will get nervous. Anyone have anything they use to try to handicap performance related to anxiety?

[mikeya2k]

There pros. Sure he's a rookie.....He gets the same nerves every game. and they fade after the first few pitches. atleast thats what I've learned in competing at a sports at a somewhat high level and playing in championship games. Mabye the buildup to it is easy, but Price has nerves too believe me..................once the first pitch is thrown and the buildup is over, it becomes a competition

[PerfectGrape]

"It’s all in my head sometimes, and that’s what I have to do -- I have to get control of myself and don’t think too much about it," Perez said. "I have to be more relaxed and try to do my job."

I think it depends on the individual. Even if everyone has anxiety, the question is if the performance is affected.

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[mikeya2k]

Well he seems to be pressuring himself, which is not something you want to see......baseball is a little different i played football and am always around football, after that first play u hve no choice and no time to be nervous or else ull get planted on ur butt.........bad first innning and rangers r in trouble