By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor
Editor’s note: Brock Bearden is a member of the baseball team.
For UT Tyler baseball, road trips aren’t quick overnights. Some weekends mean four days away for a four-game series.
It’s a lot of bus time.
Why It Matters
Long travel days, sleep in hotels and back-to-back games can challenge recovery. Players also manage meals, coursework and daily routines away from campus.
UT Tyler’s longest road trips stretch deep into West Texas and beyond.
Examples include:
- Sul Ross State – approximately 9 hours
- Eastern New Mexico – approximately 8 hours
- West Texas A&M – approximately 7½ hours
- Texas A&M International – approximately 7 hours
Those trips often start with an early departure, followed by a full day on the road and multiple hotel nights before the series ends.
Between games, players shift quickly between competition and responsibility. Recovery time, classwork and preparation all happen on the road.
The NCAA Sport Science Institute emphasizes that consistent sleep supports recovery, performance and overall well-being, especially during demanding schedules that disrupt normal routines.
What The Players Say
For the players, the toughest part is staying sharp for multiple days, not just one game.
- “You’re not just getting ready for one game,” said senior pitcher Dylan Blomquist. “You’re trying to stay sharp for four days straight while living out of a hotel.”
- “Homework doesn’t stop just because you’re on the road,” said junior outfielder Connor Clark. “You’re eating team meals, doing schoolwork in hotel rooms and trying to recover between games.”
Baseball road trips aren’t going away. UT Tyler players say preparation helps.
- Pack smarter.
- Plan schoolwork early.
- Protect sleep when possible.
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