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Episode Synopsis
Tigers' rookie pitcher Troy Melton joins Dan and Jason to discuss the first month of his Major League career. Melton discusses his transition from a starting role to the bullpen and how he has approached every appearance. How does his confidence help him through outings? What makes his mentality fit so well with this Tigers pitching staff? How does a
younger pitcher balance emotion? As a preferred walk-on at SDSU who didn’t start pitching until his collegiate career, Melton had his sights set on being a major league baseball player. How did he learn to adjust to a new position and new roles? What valuable lessons did he learn at SDSU about keeping his composure on the mound? How do you separate being a fan vs being a player? Melton shares stories of his childhood in California, his love for the sport of hockey as well as baseball, and how he navigated his time so far as a Tiger
younger pitcher balance emotion? As a preferred walk-on at SDSU who didn’t start pitching until his collegiate career, Melton had his sights set on being a major league baseball player. How did he learn to adjust to a new position and new roles? What valuable lessons did he learn at SDSU about keeping his composure on the mound? How do you separate being a fan vs being a player? Melton shares stories of his childhood in California, his love for the sport of hockey as well as baseball, and how he navigated his time so far as a Tiger
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