Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, class of 1995, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to discuss his journey to Cooperstown. After hitting just .196 in his first full season in the big leagues, Schmidt details how he turned himself into one of the most feared power hitters of his generation . Plus, hear why Schmidt believes his occasionally contentious relationship with Phillies fans helped him become one of baseball's all-time greats.

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Ahead of season two of the official podcast of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Jon Paul Morosi reflects on his most memorable moments from season one, including stories from Joe Torre, Craig Biggio and Adrián Beltré. The first episode of season two of The Road to Cooperstown drops Tuesday, May 6.

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Jon Paul Morosi is back for another season of the official podcast of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Hear from some of the greatest players in baseball's rich history - like Mike Schmidt, Robin Yount and so many more - as they discuss their struggles, their triumphs and their paths to immortality in Cooperstown.

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Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., class of 2016, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about how his father’s footsteps helped lead him to Cooperstown. Griffey Jr. discusses patterning his game after his dad, being a part of the first father-son duo in the big leagues, lessons he’s shared with Lebron James, the guidance he received from Hall of Famers, navigating through the mental part of baseball and his advocacy for mental health awareness. 

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Hall of Famer, Mariano Rivera, class of 2019, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about how a kid from Panama became the first player ever unanimously inducted to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. One of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, Rivera discusses overcoming the language barriers he faced in communicating with teammates, what it feels like to pitch in the postseason as the game hangs in the balance, his most memorable moment and the key to the Yankees dynasty.  

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Hall of Famer, Jack Morris, class of 2018, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about the evolution of his game and his focus along his path to Cooperstown. Morris discusses his journey from position player to pitcher, the ongoing struggles he faced with his command while pitching in the Minors, overcoming doubt to become one of the best big game pitchers ever, the long-lasting impact Jim Leyland had on his career, and his epic complete Game 7 shutout in the 1991 World Series. 

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Hall of Famer, Joe Mauer, class of 2024, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about the challenges he faced on his journey to Cooperstown. Mauer discusses his childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, the uncertainty he faced on Draft day in 2001, the disappointment resulting from the 2006 Twins postseason, and how a 2013 concussion changed the trajectory of his baseball career.

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Hall of Famer, Adrian Beltre, class of 2024, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about the resilience and consistency that led him to Cooperstown. Beltre discusses growing up in the Dominican Republic, overcoming the initial culture shock in the minor leagues, battling through various injuries throughout his career, working to unify American & Latin players in the clubhouse, and what went wrong in the devastating Game Six loss during the 2011 World Series.

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Hall of Famer, Jim Leyland, class of 2024, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about the pivotal managerial decisions that led him to Cooperstown. Leyland discusses teaching tough lessons to all-time greats, learning from heartbreak, accepting the harsh reality that he wouldn’t be a big league player, the one ballpark he just couldn’t manage in, his emotional Hall of Fame speech and his gratitude for being so warmly welcomed by his fellow Hall of Famers.

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Hall of Famer, Todd Helton, class of 2024, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi for a conversation about the physical and mental hurdles he overcame on his path to Cooperstown. Helton discusses his father’s influence, the comment that drove him to become a Gold Glove 1B, the time he was almost traded to the Red Sox, the lessons he learned through the heartache of losing the 2007 World Series and navigating his personal insecurities on and off the field.

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