Has Baseball Changed For The Better? Brad Penny Discusses

Former Major League pitcher Brad Penny joins the show to discuss the state of baseball. Jared and Fred also talk to Brad about Tom Brady Cloning his dog. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Mic Troubles 02:44 College Rivalries and Sports Backgrounds 05:18 World Series Insights and Pitching Challenges 08:14 Pitching Mindset in High-Pressure Situations 10:57 Umpires and Their Impact on the Game 13:51 Wacky Stories and Monkeys on the Loose 16:33 Cloning Pets and Ethical Dilemmas 19:19 Coaching USA Baseball and Youth Development 27:48 The Impact of Japanese Players on MLB 29:46 Transitioning Young Pitchers to the Pros 30:41 The Specialization of Young Athletes 32:13 The Dual Threat: Pitchers as Hitters 35:29 Baseball's Popularity Surge 37:00 Changes in the Game: Pitch Clock and Strategy 39:33 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation 43:49 Judging Effort in Baseball 45:25 Life After Sports: Identity Beyond the Game 48:42 The Fun of Pickleball and Staying Active

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