The Catch With Jeremy Fishman

In the debut episode of The Catch, host Jeremy Fishman sits down with University of Tampa baseball coach Jose Jimenez to discuss his journey a from two-time national champion to professional baseball player and coach.

Jimenez reflects on his four years at Tampa, his decision to return to college after being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels and his experiences playing alongside Mike Trout in the minor leagues. He also shares memorable clubhouse stories, baseball superstitions and the lessons he learned throughout his career.

From championship celebrations to the challenges of professional baseball, Jimenez explains how his experiences shaped his coaching philosophy and why Tampa continues to feel like home.