What’s up, everybody? This episode of The Christian Kuntz Podcast brings the heat with a hometown hero—former MLB standout and Pittsburgh legend Neil Walker.We go way beyond the stats in this one. Neil opens up about life before the big leagues, being a multi-sport athlete in Western PA, and the critical moment he had to choose between D1 football and pro baseball. He shares inside stories from draft day, his first at-bat in the majors, and what it felt like to be drafted by the Pirates—his hometown team.We get deep into:

• His unreal journey from high school football standout to first-round MLB draft pick
• The behind-the-scenes story of turning the only 4-5-4 triple play in MLB history
• Real talk on the mental battle of failure in pro sports and staying even-keeled under pressure
• Why playing multiple sports as a kid made him a better pro—and what today’s athletes are missing
• A powerful story about his dad’s close call with Roberto Clemente’s final flight
• And what he wishes he did differently in his career now that he's mentoring the next generation

Whether you're an athlete, a coach, a parent, or just someone who loves raw conversations around resilience, legacy, and mindset—you’ll feel this one.Don’t miss Neil’s take on what separates good players from great ones—and why you should never let your parents want it more than you do.👉 Hit that like button, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs to hear what it really takes to make it and stay grounded.Let’s run it.For partnership inquiries, email us at [email protected].