February 03, 2025

008 - Shelby Miller - 12-year MLB Pitcher, 2015 All-Star, First-Round Draft Pick

1 hour 8 minutes

This episode with Shelby Miller is filled with gems. Shelby is a kind hearted man with a tremendous story. From a small town in Texas to the Big Leagues. Shelby was scouted through a chain link fence towards the end of his high school career. The man who saw him throwing a baseball made the right call.

Shelby's life quickly changed, he climbed on the radar of Major League Baseball. Becoming a first-round pick for the St. Louis Cardinals and eventually their top prospect. Making his debut in 2012, Shelby found himself in a clubhouse full of veterans. Composed and attentive, he excelled at the highest level. Teaching himself the ability to observe, learn and ask questions. His eventual wisdom molded him into a 15-year career in professional baseball. Throughout the conversation, you will pick up on the highs and lows of a 15-year career, but what stands out is intentionality. Shelby has a big heart and focuses on the gifts he receives throughout the entire journey. He has a calm demeanor and has found his faith in love and the family members around him. Good people go far, and the Major League All-Star is a prime example of aligning your heart in the space of connection. One Love

Shelby Miller Instagram | shelbycmiller19 X | _shelmiller

Chapters 00:00 Setting the Stage: The Podcast Journey 05:03 Coffee Culture: A Passion Unveiled 10:01 From Small Town to Big Leagues: A Journey of Growth 20:01 Navigating Fame: The Rookie Experience 29:52 Lessons Learned: Observations from the Big Leagues 32:43 The Pressure of Performance 35:06 Finding Authenticity in Adversity 36:48 Navigating Success and Failure 39:06 The Impact of Early Success 41:57 The Loneliness of Injury 45:19 Lessons from Failure 48:00 The Role of Family in Motivation 52:36 Evolving Perspectives on Baseball 56:03 The Importance of Patience 01:01:27 Love as a Unifying Force

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