Addison Barger: Balancing Baseball Passion

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Addison Barger lives in Breed Spaceball.

The Toronto Blue Jays infielder has always been obsessed with the game, pushing himself

year-round without much downtime.

Unlike some players who seek balance through golf or fishing in the offseason, Barger craves

more reps and harder workouts.

Last year marked his first full big league season, running from February through the World

Series on November 1st.

That grueling stretch taught him to dial back the intensity sometimes, turning the volume

down from a 10 to a 9 to save energy for later.

Fans saw the rewards in the postseason where he's shown over 17 games.

Barger hit 367 with three home runs, including the first pinch hit Grand Slam in World Series

history.

That fire makes him one of the most dangerous players on the roster, right behind Vladimir

Guerrero Jr. with power at the plate and a cannon for, and arm.

Now in spring training at the Jays Complex in Dunedin, Florida, he's embracing a bit

more restraint.

Heavy lifting sessions are still there, but toned down and it's paying off.

He feels mentally and physically fresh, not gassed like in past years.

Barger admits it's tough rewiring a more is more mindset, but he's getting there slowly.

With single game tickets for the 2026 season already on sale, excitement is building for

what this game changer brings next.

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