Ep. 109: Why This Pro Baseball Player Became a Pilot

About this episode

Connor Emmett discusses his transition from professional baseball to becoming a pilot and the motivations behind his career change.

Connor Emmett spent years chasing baseball at a high level, playing through college and eventually professionally in Detroit, Missoula, Montana, and Colorado Springs. But after stepping away from pro baseball, he realized he was still looking for a new challenge, a stronger sense of purpose, and a career path that pushed him to grow. In this episode of Pilots Say What?, Connor shares how he went from professional baseball to flight training, what drew him to aviation, and why becoming a pilot felt like an investment in himself.

People in this episode

Guest: Connor Emmett

Topics covered

• aviation
• career change
• professional sports
• flight training
• personal growth

Keywords

• baseball
• pilot
• aviation
• career path
• flight training
• personal investment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Detroit, Missoula, Montana, Colorado Springs

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