The 33-year-old's deliberate sleeping pattern was documented last September by Sports Illustrated.
The 33-year-old's deliberate sleeping pattern was documented last September by Sports Illustrated.HOUSTON, Texas --If you're clutching a coffee mug or energy drink can, our sympathies to you.For others, like the Houston Astros' newest starting pitcher, Yusei Kikuchi, you may have let more than half of a 24-hour day pass you by while chasing dreams.
The 33-year-old Japanese hurler debuts with the ballclub Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after the 'Stros made aWhile his 2024 stat sheet paints a buyer's remorse-type picture, his documented slumbering patterns might influence Astros fans willing to support the lefty.last September, amid a top-eight strikeout rate among American League starters, that he aims to sleep 13 or 14 hours before every start.
It is questionable whether that amount is reflected on the field. He's 4-9 in 22 starts heading into Friday. He went 11-6 last season when the SI interview occurred. He also played three seasons with the Mariners, so make what you will with any "Sleepless in Seattle" puns. Nevertheless, Kikuchi is unique in his approach to sleep. For instance, he said, "If you close your eyes, I feel like you should be able to sleep."Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi completes his workout before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland on Saturday, June 22, 2024.He told SI that he takes about five minutes to nod off after beginning his bedtime process with 10 minutes of meditation.
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