On this episode of the Coach Mark Gottfried Show, former Major League catcher Matt Nokes discusses his 11-year career, the technical strategy of baseball, and his harrowing experience as a pilot. Nokes details his journey from being drafted out of high school to playing for iconic teams like the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees.

He shares insights on the importance of mentorship, the mental fortitude required to play in New York, and the specific adjustments that led to Jim Abbott's famous no-hitter. Beyond the diamond, Nokes recounts a life-threatening emergency landing on a California freeway and reflects on the current state of basketball, particularly the impact of Caitlin Clark on the women's game.