On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield native Connelly Early, a former James River High School standout who played college ball at Army and UVa before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2023. He took a break from spring training in Fort Myers, Florida recently to talk about the path he travelled from local fields to "the show," what's been on his mind as he gets ready for a big season ahead, and how thankful he is for the journey he's on.

Credits:

Director: Martin Stith

Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin

Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce

Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese

Graphics: Debbie Wrenn

Promotions and Media: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Connelly Early, Chesterfield native and current MLB pitcher

Recorded by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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