In this emotional and inspiring episode of the SweetSpot Podcast, we sit down with Joaquin, the father of MLB player Zach, to unpack the deeply personal journey of raising a professional athlete. From military-style discipline and daily bed-making to injuries, setbacks, and triumphant comebacks, Joaquin shares the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped Zach’s character and career. Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete chasing your dream, this is the episode that reminds us all what it really takes.

[00:02:00] "It still feels surreal..." – Joaquin shares what it's like to watch his son play professional baseball on TV.

[00:04:56] “Make your bed” – The life lesson Zach never forgot and how it still shapes him today.

[00:11:00] "Coaching your own son is tough" – Joaquin explains the fine line between father and coach.

[00:24:00] "Parents, you have time..." – The importance of patience in youth sports development.

[00:51:00] "The Call-Up" – Joaquin walks us through the unforgettable night Zach made it to the majors.

Plus, we’re giving away two signed Zach Neto batting gloves!

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In this episode of Sweet Spot Podcast, we sit down with Zach Neto, an MLB shortstop whose journey to the big leagues was anything but ordinary. From suffering two major elbow surgeries at a young age to proving doubters wrong and earning his spot in the majors, Zach shares the highs and lows of his career. He opens up about resilience, handling failure, the toughest pitchers he’s faced, and what it was like to coach youth baseball for the first time.

This is a must-watch for players, coaches, and parents who want to understand what it truly takes to succeed in baseball and in life. Don’t miss out!

📢 [00:01:30] – Zach Neto reflects on his rollercoaster MLB season and how he adjusted to big-league pitching.

📢 [00:06:17] – Zach describes his first experience coaching youth baseball and why it was an unforgettable moment.

📢 [00:12:09] – The shocking story of Zach’s two elbow surgeries and how he almost couldn’t play baseball again.

📢 [00:23:00] – The moment Zach realized he belonged in the big leagues and how he handled the pressure.

📢 [00:41:00] – Zach’s toughest at-bat ever and what makes major league pitchers so hard to hit.

Plus, we’re giving away two signed Zach Neto batting gloves!

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Welcome to the Sweetspot Podcast! 🎙️

After months of planning, we’re finally bringing you the Sweetspot Podcast, a show dedicated to helping players, parents, and coaches navigate the world of youth baseball! Whether you're stepping up to the plate, coaching from the dugout, or supporting from the stands, this podcast is for you.

In this first episode, Daylan Gil and Albert Carmenates dive into:

⚾️ Why they started this podcast

⚾️ The struggles and joys of coaching youth baseball

⚾️ The role of parents in player development

⚾️ The challenges of balancing sports, academics, and life

⚾️ How baseball teaches life lessons beyond the game

⚾️ This isn’t just another baseball podcast. We’re bringing real stories, real failures, and real experiences—because youth sports are about more than just wins and losses.

Subscribe now, and let’s make this game even sweeter! 📩 Have questions or topic suggestions? Drop them in the comments below!

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