Episode 13: Relief Pitcher Ryan Pressly made his 1st MLB All-Star team in 2019 and has been a huge asset for the Houston Astros bullpen. Last season Pressly posted the longest scoreless appearance streak in Major League history and he talks about it with Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum. Pressly praises his teammates and explains how Pitching Coach Brent Strom (and Astros analytics) helped him improve his pitch selection, which was a big part of his success. Pressly not only thrives on big moment situations but it gives him confidence to face players like Mike Trout with the game on the line, “I love being put in those situations, that’s honestly the best feeling in the world.”

Bonus Track:  President and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom and Chief of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Dr. David Linter, join Steve Sparks to discuss the COVID-19 virus and its effect on Major League Baseball. Both Dr. Linter, Astros Team Medical Director for over 25 years, and Dr. Boom offer extraordinary advice and explain how the medical world is managing this crisis.

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