What’s the yips? Looking back at famous baseball examples as Anthony Volpe’s struggles grow

Source: New York Post

See Also MLB trade deadline 2025 big board: Latest rumors from insiders Joel Sherman, Jon Heyman The yips are one of the most dreaded mental blocks in baseball, potentially turning the careers of even the best players on their head. Worrisome for the Yankees, Anthony Volpe is showing signs of the yips as his errors tally continues to skyrocket. The yips are defined as when a player loses the ability to complete simple tasks like throwing back to the pitcher or to first base.