Brandon Bailey is a former MLB pitcher who made his major league debut for the Houston Astros on July 26th, 2020. He played for 5 different organizations over 8 seasons in professional baseball, was drafted in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics, and attended Gonzaga University where he was a 2-time First Team All-WCC selection. Bailey uses the Zoma Hybrid to optimize his recovery.
"I've been using this Zoma hybrid mattress for the past six months and still to this day it provides immense relief to my lower back, hips and shoulders."Brandon Bailey•Former MLB Pitcher, Major League Baseball
Inside the detailed sleep routine and recovery strategies that keep Brandon performing at the highest level of professional baseball.
Brandon tracks his sleep stages nightly to ensure he's hitting the deep sleep and REM cycles his body needs for full recovery.
CBD gummies, lavender pillow spray, blackout curtains, mouth tape, and white noise — a comprehensive routine designed to maximize sleep quality.
The Zoma Hybrid's gel memory foam and pocketed coils target the shoulder and arm tension accumulated during pitching sessions.
Real footage. Real recovery. Watch how Brandon Bailey integrates sleep into his performance routine.
I've been using this Zoma hybrid mattress for the past six months and still to this day it provides immense relief to my lower back, hips and shoulders. Even during the hottest months of the summer season, it keeps me nice and cool overnight.
The research connecting elite athletic performance to high-quality sleep — and why Zoma's design targets the recovery metrics that matter for baseball pitchers.
Deep sleep accelerates the repair of micro-tears in pitching muscles, reducing soreness and injury risk.
Read the Research →70% of human growth hormone is released during deep sleep — essential for tendon and ligament health in pitchers.
Read the Research →Pitching requires split-second decision-making. Sleep loss impairs cognitive function as severely as intoxication.
Explore Science Hub →Even 1 hour of sleep debt can slow reaction time by 10% — critical for a pitcher reading batters.
Read the Research →Board-certified sleep physicians and sports medicine experts explain the physiology behind Brandon's recovery approach.
"The Zoma Hybrid mattress allows the body to relax and remain cool throughout the night which improves overall quality of sleep."Source
"I've been sleeping on my new Zoma Hybrid mattress for about a month now and am glad I made the investment. I sleep more soundly and no longer have lower back pain when I wake up in the morning. I've also noticed that I sleep cooler which is good for me as I naturally run hot."Rory Mulkeen•Jan 2025
"We are really happy with our Zoma Hybrid. There is just something about the feel of support and plushness that makes you go "ahhhhh" whenever you lie down on it. Highly recommended."Jonathan Hague•Mar 2025
Brandon Bailey, a former MLB pitcher who debuted with the Houston Astros, sleeps on the Zoma Hybrid. A Zoma sleeper for three years, he has spent the past six months on the Hybrid and credits it with immense relief through his lower back, hips, and shoulders — and with staying cool even in the hottest summer months. The Zoma Hybrid pairs gel memory foam with pocketed coils for pressure relief, motion isolation, and edge support. Every Zoma mattress ships free, arrives compressed in a box, and includes a 100-night sleep trial with a 10-year warranty.
A pitcher's season is a recovery problem in disguise — the research on sleep and athletic performance explains why.
Brandon Bailey, former MLB pitcher who debuted with the Houston Astros, sleeps on the Zoma Hybrid. After using Zoma mattresses for three years, he has spent the past six months on the Zoma Hybrid and credits it with relief through his lower back, hips, and shoulders.
As a professional baseball player, Brandon Bailey treats sleep as a core part of his recovery process. Quality sleep supports arm recovery, reaction time, and the physical demands of pitching.
The Zoma Hybrid pairs gel memory foam with pocketed coils for pressure relief, motion isolation, and cooling. Dr. Jordan Burns, DC, notes that the Zoma Hybrid allows the body to relax and remain cool throughout the night, which improves overall quality of sleep.
For pitchers like Brandon Bailey, sleep quality directly impacts reaction time, arm recovery, and durability across a long season. Deep sleep is when muscle repair and nervous system recovery occur.
Brandon Bailey is a former MLB pitcher who debuted with the Houston Astros in 2020. Follow him on Instagram at @bbailey_19 or view his career statistics on Baseball Reference.
Every athlete below has provided firsthand testimony. Real people, real recovery.
Olympic Swimmer · Argentina National Swim Team
"Sleep has always been a priority throughout my athletic career. That is why I choose Zoma."Santiago Grassi, Olympic Swimmer
Professional BMX Rider · Professional BMX Circuit
"I now wake up feeling rested and recovered."Brian Kachinsky, Professional BMX Rider
Olympic Marathon Runner · USA Track & Field
"Sleep is honestly one of the most critical parts of my training."Molly Seidel, Olympic Marathon Runner
Personal Trainer · Dynamic Peak Training
"Recovery starts with sleep. Zoma gives me the edge I need to perform at my best."Nate Rodgers, Personal Trainer
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