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On this episode of the League Talk Podcast, Shane Youman sits down with former MLB outfielder Austin Jackson. The two talk about Jackson's journey as a multi-sport phenom in baseball and basketball, as well as his short stint as a soccer and football player. They also discuss how his parents played an intricate part with keeping him humble and level headed during a time when he was getting a lot of attention as a two sport star. Not only that, Austin chopped it up with Youman about how tough a decision it was for him to pass up an opportunity to play basketball and baseball at Georgia Tech to instead sign a contract with the New York Yankees which ultimately led to him becoming a major league baseball player.
By ShaneOn this episode of the League Talk Podcast, Shane Youman sits down with former MLB outfielder Austin Jackson. The two talk about Jackson's journey as a multi-sport phenom in baseball and basketball, as well as his short stint as a soccer and football player. They also discuss how his parents played an intricate part with keeping him humble and level headed during a time when he was getting a lot of attention as a two sport star. Not only that, Austin chopped it up with Youman about how tough a decision it was for him to pass up an opportunity to play basketball and baseball at Georgia Tech to instead sign a contract with the New York Yankees which ultimately led to him becoming a major league baseball player.