Griffin Canning on Jeremy Hefner, The Mets Pitching Lab and Being Teammates With Ohtani
Description
In this episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Barron sit down with Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to discuss his breakout start to the 2025 season. Canning opens up about the team’s elite pitching culture, what it’s like working with Jeremy Hefner, his surprising offseason move from the Angels to the Mets, and how Pilates saved his career.
We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from spring training—including shark fishing with Clay Holmes, learning from Shohei Ohtani, and the vibe inside the Mets' clubhouse. Plus, we pitch Griffin some new strikeout-themed nicknames 👀
CHAPTERS
00:00 - What Makes the Mets Pitching Culture Special
01:06 - Griffin Canning on What’s Clicking This Season
01:42 - Adjusting Strategy: More Slider, More Strikeouts
02:25 - Pitching Backwards vs Cardinals?
03:10 - Blueprint for Success Heading Into Phillies Start
03:53 - The Mets Pitching Room Vibe
04:41 - Buying into the Jeremy Hefner Kool-Aid
05:39 - Adjusting to Life in New York
06:35 - Favorite New York Spots & Exploring Astoria
07:10 - What’s Shohei Ohtani Like Behind the Scenes?
08:06 - Griffin’s Pilates Journey After a Back Injury
09:32 - Learning to Move Better Through Pilates
10:13 - That Weird Offseason Braves Detour
11:08 - Why the Mets Were the Right Fit
11:50 - When He Dominated the Mets Last Season
12:05 - The “Can Man”? “Within Canning”? Nickname Ideas
13:01 - New K Counter Celebration Concept
13:52 - Mets Strikeout Traditions: From DoodleBob to DBZ
14:09 - Griffin’s Bond with Luis Torrens
15:16 - How He Controls the Running Game
16:09 - Shark Fishing with Clay Holmes
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