Paul DeJong marks a challenging transition into his 30s with a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Toronto Blue Jays. Since then, he has moved to six teams in under a year. He reflects on the need for a slower adjustment, emphasizing relationships and personal prep over immediate performance. Now with the Nationals, DeJong aims to regain his signature leg kick and confidence in his play, acknowledging that familiarity and patience are essential to his success as a player.
"Last year, when I got traded again, I took things more slow and was able to focus on my preparation and playing the game and allowing those relationships to come naturally..."
DeJong needed to get two things back: His leg kick and his confidence. The former would lead to the latter..."
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