Episode 32 | Joe Ruzicka | Detroit Tigers RHP
Description
Steve Layman visits with Belmont starting pitcher and newest member of the Detroit Tigers' organization, Joe Ruzicka. The pair discuss Ruzicka's preparation and emotions leading into this year's MLB Entry Draft and living out a childhood dream. Ruzicka shares about overcoming adversity and locking in to emerge as the 2025 MVC Pitcher of the Year. Ruzicka provides revealing thoughts his own personal growth under Dave Jarvis and AJ Gaura, and his spiritual growth and development as a student at Belmont. Ruzicka opens up about growing up in St. Louis, and having a connection to former Belmont men's basketball standout and leading NBA skills development trainer Drew Hanlen. Layman sparks conversation what is next for Belmont University and the Belmont Baseball program, the strength of baseball in the MVC, and his summer training leading into reporting to the Tigers.
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