Interview with Clint Hurdle

About this episode

Jim Miloch interviews former MLB manager Clint Hurdle about his baseball career and insights.

Jim welcomes former MLB manager and player Clint Hurdle to discuss his life in baseball. First, Clint and Jim cover the beginning of Clint's MLB career, including what it was like stepping into the batter's box in the 1980 World Series and what made his teammate, Hall of Famer George Brett, so special (4:35). Next, Clint provides his most fond memories of managing the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, as well provides details about his new book "Hurdle-isms" (14:29). Finally, Clint, with nearly 50 years of MLB experience, builds his Baseball Mount Rushmore (34:25), before providing his insights on Shohei Ohtani (36:45).

People in this episode

Host: Jim Miloch

Guest: Clint Hurdle

Topics covered

• MLB career
• baseball management
• Hurdle-isms
• Baseball Mount Rushmore
• Shohei Ohtani

Keywords

• Clint Hurdle
• MLB
• George Brett
• Hurdle-isms
• Baseball Mount Rushmore
• Shohei Ohtani
• Colorado Rockies
• Pittsburgh Pirates

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Hurdle-isms

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