About this episode

Jack Dobbins interviews Connor Maryniak about his journey from a three-sport athlete to a professional baseball player.

On Episode 87 of the Playoff Push Podcast, Jack Dobbins is joined by Connor Maryniak to discuss his rise from a three-sport athlete to professional baseball. Maryniak reflects on playing baseball, football, and basketball in high school before starring at Misericordia University, where he earned Division III National Player of the Year honors after one of the most dominant seasons in the country. The conversation also covers his experience with the Trenton Thunder in the MLB Draft League, his transition to the New Jersey Jackals, and what it meant to be named a Frontier League All-Star as a rookie. Maryniak shares insights on the challenges of climbing the professional baseball ladder and the work that has fueled his success. Follow the show on Instagram @playoffpushpod, TikTok @playoffpushpod, and subscribe on YouTube at Playoff Push Podcast. If you’re enjoying the interviews, leave a rating and share the episode, it helps the podcast grow.

People in this episode

Host: Jack Dobbins

Guest: Connor Maryniak

Topics covered

• professional baseball
• athlete career
• sports transition
• MLB Draft League
• Frontier League All-Star
• college sports
• athletic challenges

Keywords

• Connor Maryniak
• professional baseball
• Misericordia University
• Trenton Thunder
• New Jersey Jackals
• Frontier League
• athlete career
• sports interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Misericordia University, Trenton Thunder, New Jersey Jackals, Frontier League

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