The Long Game

Cameron Garfield
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The Long Game is for competitive baseball players who want to increase their odds of making it — and build the discipline to sustain success when they do. Hosted by former professional baseball player Cameron Garfield, this show explores what actually separates players who last: identity beyond performance, daily discipline, handling pressure, environment, and preparation for life after the game. Through honest conversations with MLB players, scouts, coaches, and solo insights, The Long Game focuses on what doesn’t show up on a stat sheet — habits, character, and decision-making.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Mental Battle of Baseball - Part 2 - Tyler Matzek

    In this episode we dive deeper into the mental side of professional baseball, overcoming adversity, rebuilding confidence, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

    1h 40m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Josh Belovsky- What Professional Scouts Actually Look For

    Today’s guest is Josh Belovsky. Josh spent 15 years as a professional scout with the Milwaukee Brewers, evaluating talent across the country and helping identify players who had what it takes to play at the next level. In fact, Josh was the scout who drafted me, so this conversation comes full circle. Before his time in scouting, Josh also played professional baseball himself, giving him firsthand experience on both sides of the game — as a player and as someone responsible for evaluating talent. Today he’s an assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton, one of the most respected college baseball programs in the country, where he’s been helping develop the next generation of players for the past five years. Josh has seen thousands of players come through the game, and he brings a unique perspective on what actually separates players who make it from those who don’t.

    1 hr

  3. 5 MAR

    Tyler Matzek- From the Yips to Becoming World Series Champion

    In this episode of The Long Game, Cameron Garfield sits down with MLB pitcher and World Series champion Tyler Matzek to discuss one of the most remarkable comeback stories in professional baseball. Drafted 11th overall out of high school, Matzek quickly rose through the minor leagues before facing serious struggles on the mound that nearly ended his career. After stepping away from affiliated baseball, he rebuilt his confidence and mechanics, worked his way back through independent ball, and eventually returned to the Major Leagues — becoming a key part of the Atlanta Braves bullpen during their 2021 World Series run. Tyler shares what it was like to deal with adversity at the highest level, how he rebuilt his mindset during the toughest stretch of his career, and the lessons he learned about discipline, preparation, and perseverance. This conversation is for athletes chasing the next level, players grinding through the minor leagues, and anyone learning how to respond when things don’t go according to plan. Talent opens doors. Discipline keeps them open.

    1h 32m

  4. 2 MAR

    Sean Halton on the Minor League Grind, Big Leagues, and Mentoring the Next Generation

    In this episode of The Long Game, former MLB infielder Sean Halton joins the show to talk about the full arc of a baseball career — from youth sports to the minor league grind, the reality of reaching the big leagues, and what happens after the uniform comes off. Sean shares insight on what young players misunderstand about pro baseball, the role mentors play in development, and how identity and discipline determine who lasts. Now running Clubhouse 831 and coaching at Monterey Peninsula College, he offers perspective from both the clubhouse and the dugout. This conversation is for athletes, parents, and coaches who care about building something that lasts. Talent opens doors. Discipline keeps them open.

    1h 17m

  5. 26 FEB

    Roland Schoeman on Olympic Pressure, Discipline & Life Beyond Sports- The Long Game

    Today’s guest is someone who understands what it means to perform on the biggest stage in sport. Roland Schoeman is a four-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record holder — one of the fastest sprinters in swimming history. But this conversation isn’t about medals alone. It’s about what sustains excellence over multiple Olympic cycles. It’s about handling pressure when the world is watching. And it’s about identity — who you are when the podium is gone and the uniform comes off. Roland shares perspective on discipline, longevity, and how to build something meaningful beyond competition. If you’re serious about performance — and even more serious about who you become in the process — this one is for you.

    1h 29m

  6. 24 FEB

    Khris Davis on Sustaining Excellence, Pressure & Life After the Game - The Long Game

    Cameron Garfield 6:08 PM (0 minutes ago)to me In this episode of The Long Game, I sit down with former MLB home run leader Khris Davis to discuss what it really takes to sustain success at the highest level. We talk about discipline behind the scenes, handling pressure when performance is public, navigating slumps, and how to separate identity from statistics. Khris shares lessons from leading the league in home runs, competing in the big leagues, and preparing for life beyond baseball. This conversation is for athletes who want to increase their odds of success — and for those building something that lasts beyond the uniform. No hype. Just real lessons from experience.

    1h 8m
  • 6 Episodes

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The Long Game is for competitive baseball players who want to increase their odds of making it — and build the discipline to sustain success when they do. Hosted by former professional baseball player Cameron Garfield, this show explores what actually separates players who last: identity beyond performance, daily discipline, handling pressure, environment, and preparation for life after the game. Through honest conversations with MLB players, scouts, coaches, and solo insights, The Long Game focuses on what doesn’t show up on a stat sheet — habits, character, and decision-making.

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  • Creator
    Cameron Garfield
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cameron Garfield
  • Show Website
    The Long Game