Hunter Dozier | The Royals Dynasty, Crazy Winter Ball in Mexico & Losing His Swing
About this episode
Hunter Dozier discusses his baseball journey, including key moments and challenges in his career.
The crew welcomes Hunter Dozier to the show, starting with the unforgettable walk-off home run that helped define his career. Hunter reflects on growing up in Denton, choosing baseball over other sports, and navigating the recruiting process before diving into the mindset of working harder than everyone else while avoiding burnout. He shares stories from Draft Day, learning from the 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals, and getting the call to the majors. The conversation covers adversity, a wild trip to Mexico, memorable “welcome to the majors” moments, the COVID season, signing an extension, mentoring Bobby Witt Jr., and the emotional experience of being designated for assignment.
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