What Paul recommends for success in the big leagues After God and family, care most about your game. Don’t smoke, chew tobacco, booze, dope or abuse your body, period. DO NOT DO STEROIDS Avoid being a media star. It takes time away from your mental preparations to play. Drive the speed limit on the road and in your personal life. Let the plate umpire know you take bad calls seriously. Always be alert defensively. Defense is half the game. Work on baserunning even if you are not a speedster. It’s a neglected but important skill. (The Mets in the 2000 World Series) Watch Derek Jeter if you need an example. He is one of the great baserunners ever. Learn that’s it’s OK to foul off pitches well. It makes the pitcher work. It gives you another look. Start your at-bat in the on-deck circle. Pay attention to the first pitch offerings of the pitcher. Pitchers are creatures of habit. Let the manager coach. You work for him not vice versa. Above all, remember, baseball is a team game. If you can’t accept that, take up tennis or golf.