America's Pastime, Up Close

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Aaron Barrett discusses his journey in baseball, focusing on resilience and leadership.

Aaron Barrett shares his inspiring journey through baseball, including his battles with Tommy John surgery, resilience, and his new role as a manager. He offers insights into player development, the demands of professional baseball, and leadership lessons. Topics Discussed: Aaron Barrett on Baseball, Resilience, and Protecting Players Outside of Politics: Who’s Calling Balls and Strikes? Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, Beth

Guest: Aaron Barrett

Topics covered

• baseball
• resilience
• player development
• leadership
• Tommy John surgery

Keywords

• baseball
• resilience
• Tommy John surgery
• player development
• leadership lessons

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Organizations: Pantsuit Politics

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