Brad Keller - Kansas City Royals Pitcher - Episode #70 The Athletes Podcast

This week The Athletes Podcast features Brad Keller. Keller is an American professional baseball pitcher for the  Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball (MLB).  We had an amazing chat with Brad, and loved hearing his story on coming up through the ranks. 

Enjoy the Podcast!

2:00: Spring Training in Arizona
4:00: Brad Kellers Journey to the MLB
7:50: Looking back at the Minor Leagues
11:20: What it's like playing with no fans
13:00: Striking out Clint Frazier
16:50: Pitching opening day for The Royals
19:20: Pitching against the Braves (as a fan of them growing up)
21:30: Method to calm nerves before a game
23:20: What batters look for against a Pitcher
25:00: Importance of being a multi-sport athlete
27:40: Ideal foursome for a Round of Golf
29:10: Looking up to John Smoltz
31:20: Going to a football game in Michigan (The Big House)
32:55: Kellers take on pineapple on pizza
33:50: Kellers doppelganger
34:40: Increased game time during postseason Gameplay
35:50: What's the sports Atmosphere like in Kansas City
38:20: Interest in sports cards/price of Mike Trouts signed rookie card
41:35: Feeling of pitching at Wrigley & Fenway
43:55: Pressures to perform at an elite Level 
46:05: Biggest misconception prior to playing in the MLB
47:55: What it’s like being in a pitching rotation
50:10: Dealing with COVID-19
52:10: Biggest piece of advice to the next generation of athletes
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