🚨 BUCCO BANTR PODCAST | INTERVIEW WITH JAKE MANGUM 🚨

Pirates fans, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

We’re joined by new Pittsburgh Pirate Jake Mangum, and his story is one of the most inspiring journeys to the big leagues you’ll hear. From being drafted THREE separate times, to getting traded twice before his time with the Rays, to grinding year after year before finally making his Major League debut, Mangum never stopped believing — and now he’s ready to leave it all on the field for Pittsburgh.

Jake opens up about the mental and physical challenges of chasing the dream, how staying locked in through constant uncertainty shaped him as a player, and what it meant to finally hear his name called to the show. His passion for the game and appreciation for every opportunity jumps off the screen.

⚾ FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

In this in-depth conversation, we dive into:

- Jake Mangum’s complete journey through professional baseball

- What it was like being drafted three times and continuing to grind

- Navigating multiple trades before reaching the majors

- The emotions of finally making his MLB debut

- How he found out he was being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates

- Why he’s genuinely fired up about this opportunity in Pittsburgh

- His belief in this clubhouse and this team’s ability to win

- His detailed approach at the plate and offensive preparation

- How he studies pitchers and adjusts game-to-game

- The pride he takes in defense and how he works to perfect it

- What kind of energy and effort Pirates fans can expect every night

- Why he’s committed to giving everything he has to help this team win

Mangum talks about playing the game the right way — bringing intensity, consistency, and effort every single day. He understands what it means to earn your spot, and he makes it clear that wearing a Pirates uniform is something he does not take lightly.

If you want a deeper look at a player who embodies grit, perseverance, and love for the game — and someone Pirates fans can truly get behind — this episode delivers from start to finish.

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