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"From Phenom to the Farm" is a monthly series presented by Baseball America featuring interviews with former & current professional players that made the jump from high school directly to pro ball, and whose experiences vary across the professional baseball spectrum. Players will chronicle their personal experiences in transitioning from high school graduation directly into the life of a professional baseball player.
The competition jump, adjusting to life on their own for the first time, handling money, learning professionalism, and other various aspects that a player encounters on their journey through the farm system. They’ll look back and provide insight on what they could’ve done, if anything, to be more prepared for life as a teenage professional athlete, and their opinions on what organizations should be doing to get the most out of their high school signees.
The competition jump, adjusting to life on their own for the first time, handling money, learning professionalism, and other various aspects that a player encounters on their journey through the farm system. They’ll look back and provide insight on what they could’ve done, if anything, to be more prepared for life as a teenage professional athlete, and their opinions on what organizations should be doing to get the most out of their high school signees.
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On the latest Phenom to the Farm, former pitcher Jed Bradley talks about overcoming physical ailments to finally make the big leagues.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the latest ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Evan Gattis discusses his career path from drug rehab and the 23rd round of the draft to becoming an major league star and World Series champion.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special College World Series bonus episode of the From Phenom To The Farm podcast, we look back at former guests who had fun and interesting stories to tell about their experience on college baseball's biggest stage.Time Stamps(1:30) Tommy Mendonca on Fresno State's 2008 Cinderella Run(25:12) Christian Colon on the '09 Fullerton CWS Team(28:45) Brandon Finnegan on Being Drafted During Regionals, Pitching in Omaha(36:50) Nick Goody on Being Upset by Stony Brook(42:30) Joba Chamberlain on Notching Nebraska's First CWS WinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the latest ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Gavin Cecchini discusses how his upbringing in a baseball family helped shape his life and career path towards becoming an MLB player.(3:50) Growing Up with Coach Parents and a Big League Brother(5:50) Playing in the LLWS(9:20) 18U National Team Experience(14:00) Being a 1st Round Pick(24:00) Value of Playing Short-Season(33:55) Transitioning to a Utility Role(41:30) Playing in the WBC(48:55) First Home Run off a Future Hall of Famer(57:40) Dealing with the Injury BugAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the latest ‘From Phenom to the Farm,’ Daniel Winkler discusses how he overcame a long draft slide and Tommy John surgery to become a major league relief pitcher.Time Stamps(5:00) How Juco Prepares You in Ways D1 Doesn't(8:45)Recruiting Process Out of Juco(15:00) Pressure of Pitching an NCAA Elimination Game(24:10) Mentality of Being a 20th Round Pick(30:10)Taking Care of Yourself with MiLB Money(35:40)Tearing UCL to Being a Rule 5 Pick(39:40) Perks of Being an Injured Rule 5 Pick(49:25) The Downside of Having Service TimeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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