Vladimir Guerrero Jr. speaks to media in Toronto on Oct. 23. The Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 24.

The stakes are high as the Toronto Blue Jays head to the World Series on Friday. It will undoubtedly be a career highlight for the players, including those whose careers have just begun, like rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage.

With years of experience performing in high-pressure environments, many pro athletes develop strategies to avoid a momentary freezing or loss of skill, known as “the yips.”

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Avoiding that predicament can begin with embracing the moment. “I think pressure is a privilege and that’s sort of a way we all look at it,” said John

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