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As Sheffield recounted his mindset at the plate, he revealed a fierce competitive spirit. The idea of "destroying" opponents on the mound was a way to channel his focus, motivated by a primal instinct to protect his livelihood. "Every time I ever stepped in the batter's box, I wanted to destroy whoever was on the mound," he explained, illustrating the intensity he brought to every game. This determination was a hallmark of his playing style, even if it painted him as an "angry guy" to some spectators.