MLB Third Baseman: Ask Me Anything
Summary
With Chris Rose away, Trevor Plouffe hosts a solo "Ask Me Anything" episode, answering listener questions on topics ranging from MLB road trips and playoff strategies to parenting advice. He reflects on his playing career, discussing the mental challenges of slumps, the difficulty of defensive position changes, and his views on rule changes like the outfield shift. Plouffe also shares insights on coaching youth baseball, the decline of bunting, and his favorite movies, concluding with a lighthearted look at his personal interests.
Topics discussed
Intro, Booking.com ad, and solo AMA format
Life on the road as an MLB commentator
Playoff luck and the Brewers' recent success
Kindness, parenting advice, and marriage
Career highlights and struggles in the minors
Rules to change: Pitchers hitting and the ghost runner
SeatGeek sponsorship and ticketing promo
Defense vs. offense and the infield shift ban
Best and worst visiting clubhouses
Is the on-deck circle a safety hazard?
Adjusting to wood bats and sweet spots
Coaching youth baseball: Mechanics vs. fun
Bonobos sponsorship and clothing review
The resurgence of bunting in modern baseball
Mental game: Dealing with hitting slumps
Favorite movies: Seven, Top Gun, and LOTR
Fanatics Markets ad and episode wrap-up
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