Welcome Spenser Watkins to the podcast!

Spenser is a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. He was drafted out of Western Oregon University in the 30th round by the Detroit Tigers.

Spenser was never a top prospect and always had to grind his way through the minor leagues. Many times, he was even looked over for someone else. After the pandemic, Spenser’s career was on the verge of potentially coming to an end…until the Orioles called. He seized his opportunity, made his Major League Debut in 2021, and the rest is history.

We dive into the grinds of minor league baseball, reminisce on old stories, and how preparation and proper mindset can make all the difference. 

Also, given time of year....BONUS CONTENT on World Baseball Classic, AL East, and my trip down to Orioles Spring Training.

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Episode 4

1:38 Bonus Content

19:10 Spenser Watkins Interview Intro and background through college

27:00 Getting into professional baseball, the surprises, and struggles that come with minor leagues

37:48 Coming to the Orioles, the next chapter

41:38 Spenser waiting his turn, getting called up and seizing the moment

53:15 Preparation and mindset, learning how to make adjustments that fit YOU

1:05:27 Reflecting on the 2021 Orioles

1:12:07 Quick Hitters: tough matchups, music, "resetting"

Gerry Sandusky is a broadcaster who has become most known as the play by play, or “voice” of the Baltimore Ravens during NFL football games.

Gerry began his broadcasting career in Miami, Florida. He has now been at the local news station WBAL (NBC) in Baltimore, MD since 1988.

If he is not broadcasting on TV, Radio or Podcasts, Gerry can be found giving speeches or providing consultation as a Leadership Communication Coach.

Gerry is a tremendous storyteller that is always polished, even when we are “off script.” However, his rise to being one of the best in the industry didn’t happen over night. He faced many challenges and learned many lessons along his way. His story and journey is quite entertaining. I hope you enjoy.

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Chapters:

0:00 Opening Gerry Sandusky Intro to Episode 3

1:30 Greetings, opening remarks with Ryan and Gerry

5:07 Gerry's figuring out his passion in College, the start of broadcasting career

12:28 Making way to Baltimore, dealing with name recognition for good or for worse, small circle of trust

23:37 The poser syndrome topic: trusting yourself and learning on how to fight self doubt and fear

32:30 The experience and evolution of the "voice" and play by play broadcaster for the Ravens, handling criticism and staying present

41:42 The ability to improvise live on air, and being "present"

47:01 Quick hitting questions

Sit down with current Chicago White Sox Outfielder/First Baseman Gavin Sheets. In the 2017 MLB Draft, Gavin was drafted in the 2nd round out of Wake Forest University. He made his Major League Debut in the summer of 2021. We talk about the different stages of life and the journey that led Gavin into his professional career. Also, we know each other very well....25 years to be exact....we have had some stories along the way. 

CHAPTERS:  

0:00 Opening Conversation, Background of Friendship. Going to Gilman School 

2:51 Dad's Coaching Together at Gilman High School 

6:02 Picking A College, Recruiting Process and the Pressures 

10:44 Value of Playing Other Sports 

12:20 Adjustments of going to College, the evolution, learning yourself 

17:45 The Professional Baseball path, and journey through Minor Leagues to MLB 

36:52 Gavin's Big Fall in Norfolk and his "1st" and "2nd" call up to the Majors 

41:03 MLB experience and reflecting on previous last 2 seasons  

46:35 Playing and coming back to Baltimore.  

50:20 Battling through struggles (ex. 2022 season), handling adversity 

55:24 Quick hitter questions

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