Bryce McGowan, 18th round pick in 2021, is in the midst of his 2nd professional season. He spent 30 innings with Fresno in 2022 and never quite found his footing. At times he wasn’t sure he even wanted to go out and pitch. Fighting to find his footing, McGowan struggled to complete his first professional season. Here is a small clip of some of the things he went through last year.

We talk a lot about the mental part of the game on our pod. It is important to have a health mindset in whatever we do, and got to give huge props to Bryce for doing that work this offseason and doing his thing this year! Here is a longer version of the Mental Health conversation with Bryce.

One thing he did not need to learn is to make friends and talk trash. Agnos and McGowan may have some beef. MLB Coop will bring out the best and worst in people!

With all of that, Bryce shares why he decided to sign with the Rockies instead of returning to UNC-Charlotte for his 4th year.

Before you go and listen to the whole Banter Session, Bryce banters about his pitch arsenal and what he is doing now with the Yard Goats.

Bryce is a solid dude with a unique story. Very few 18th rounders turn down a 4th year at school, even fewer are willing to work on their mental while working on their physical. Bryce McGowan is a dawg!