The Christian Kuntz Podcast

Michael McKenry | The Christian Kuntz Podcast 🔹 EP 37


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Michael McKenry on Catching in the MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates & Baseball’s Mental Grind | Ep. 37 What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with Episode 37, and we’re chopping it up with "The Fort" Michael McKenry, former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher. From grinding through the minors to catching some of the game’s best pitchers, McKenry’s career is a blueprint for perseverance, leadership, and understanding the mental side of baseball. 🔥 In this episode, we dive into: âś… The origins of his nickname "The Fort" and his Pittsburgh connectionâś… Surviving the minor leagues—wild travel stories, low pay, and crazy living situationsâś… The mental battles of catching and managing pitchers âś… Catching Paul Maholm, Jeff Karstens, and other MLB arms âś… Paul Skenes' potential—is he the best young pitcher McKenry has ever seen? âś… The business of baseball—trades, contracts, and what really happens behind the scenes âś… His take on what it takes to win a World Series in Pittsburgh Michael keeps it real, sharing insane baseball stories, locker room antics, and the gritty details of making it in the big leagues. www.toysforpittsburghtikes.com👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more raw conversations! đź“© For business inquiries: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @‌christiankuntzpod #MLB #ChristianKuntzPodcast #MichaelMcKenry #PittsburghPirates #BaseballGrind #UnderdogMentality #TheFort

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