Most fans think they know baseball by April. According to former Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, you don’t really know a team until game 40. And even then, you might be wrong.

In this episode, Megan sits down with Clint for a conversation that goes far beyond baseball. From how long it really takes to evaluate a team in a new Major League Baseball (MLB) season to the metrics managers actually track, Clint breaks down what fans don’t see and what ultimately determines success over 162 games.

But this episode isn’t just about baseball strategy. It’s about leadership, failure, and resilience. Clint shares hard-earned lessons on building trust, handling pressure, navigating public scrutiny, and leading through losing streaks. From career setbacks and personal struggles to defining moments that shaped his philosophy, this is a candid look at what it takes to lead on the field and in life.

Clint Hurdle is a former MLB player, coach, and manager, widely recognized for leading the 2007 Colorado Rockies to the World Series and winning the 2013 National League Manager of the Year award with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Prior to his coaching and managing career, he played 10 seasons as an outfielder and first baseman. Clint now speaks to organizations and teams about leadership and resiliency.

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