San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth sits down with Hosmer, Su'a and guest host Mike Moustakas, for a conversation that digs deeper into Jake's personal MLB journey, from signing with the Tampa Bay Rays in the 7th round of the 2015 MLB Draft to the San Diego Padres, where he was traded in a deal along with Tommy Pham.

Jake discusses how he believes he wouldn't have made it to the big leagues without going to college, where he spent 3 years on the University of Michigan baseball team; and provides insight into how the unusual circumstances of the pandemic season helped him improve to secure his place in the majors. The narrative underscores the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities even in challenging times.

Episode Highlights:

• Foodie Adventures: Cronenworth’s passion for finding the best restaurants in major cities.
• Memorable Dining Experience: A funny story about a long, unsatisfying dinner at a Michelin star restaurant.
• Engagement Story: How Cronenworth met his fiancée through a spontaneous Instagram DM.
• Career Transition: Moving from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Diego Padres and finding his place on the team.
• Impact of COVID-19: How the pandemic season unexpectedly benefited his career.
• Multi-Sport Influence: The benefits of playing hockey on his baseball skills and mentality.
• Role of Routine: The importance of a consistent routine in maintaining performance.
• Mental Game: Strategies for working on the mental aspect of sports, including visualization and confidence building.
• Team Leadership: The role of veteran players and coaches in supporting young athletes.
• Postseason Thrill: The unique and addictive excitement of playing in the postseason.

Guest

Jake Cronenworth / @jcronenworth9

Hosts

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Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠

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