I caught Greinke, Scherzer, Sale and Verlander. They share these 3 mental traits

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Alex Avila caught for 13 years in Major League Baseball and made the 2011 All-Star Game with the Detroit Tigers.I had the incredible opportunity during my 13-year MLB career to catch several Hall-of-Fame-caliber pitchers:

Justin Verlander (one MVP, three Cy Youngs).

Max Scherzer (three Cy Youngs, eight-time All-Star).

Chris Sale (one Cy Young, 10-time All-Star).

Zack Greinke (one Cy Young, six Gold Gloves).