Milwaukee Brewers MLB star Christian Yelich joins us for a a deeper understanding of team dynamics and leadership within the Brewers, emphasizing how players like Christian lead by example and support younger teammates. Yelich and Hosmer give insightful and entertaining conversation covering topics like the mental and physical challenges faced by professional baseball players, and the nuances in the clubhouse that can only be told by the men in the arena; with supporting contributions from Process & Development coach, Justin Su'a and 12-year MLB veteran pitcher, Peter Moylan.

Hosmer and Yelich tell stories about their first time meeting and playing together during the World Baseball Classic, including stories with other teammates like Giancarlo Stanton. They also discuss Christian's career transitions, particularly his trade from the Miami Marlins to the Milwaukee Brewers, discussing the initial challenges and the eventual success he found. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset and motivation, focusing on how Christian maintained his drive through various stages of his career, including his NL MVP season in 2018.

Christian shares insights into his friendship with NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield, illustrating the camaraderie between athletes from different sports. Additionally, they explore the role of analytics in baseball and how players use data to enhance their performance. This episode is packed with personal stories and professional insights that fans of the game won't want to miss.

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Guest

Christian Yelich / @christianyelich

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