About this episode

Carlos Delgado reflects on Carlos Beltrán's Hall of Fame career and shares stories from the Mets' 2006 playoff run.

Carlos Delgado joins the show to reflect on the Hall of Fame career of Carlos Beltrán and what his induction means for Puerto Rico and baseball history. Delgado shares stories from his time with the New York Mets, including the unforgettable 2006 playoff run, the pressure of playing in New York, and what made Shea Stadium so special. He also opens up about his own Hall of Fame journey, falling just short in recent voting, and whether injuries kept him from reaching milestones like 500 home runs. Plus, Delgado discusses his legacy, consistency as a player, and the impact of his charitable work in Puerto Rico. A thoughtful, honest conversation about greatness, perspective, and what truly defines a Hall of Fame career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jay Horwitz

Guest: Carlos Delgado

Topics covered

• Hall of Fame
• New York Mets
• 2006 playoff run
• Puerto Rico
• baseball history
• athlete legacy

Keywords

• Carlos Delgado
• Carlos Beltrán
• Hall of Fame
• New York Mets
• 2006 playoff run
• Shea Stadium
• Puerto Rico
• athlete legacy
• charitable work

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Mets

Places: Puerto Rico, Shea Stadium

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