Ian Kinsler | Facing Curt Schilling, Detroit Trade Shock, 2010 ALDS Game 5 & World Series Battles!
About this episode
Ian Kinsler discusses his baseball career, including his experiences in the minor leagues, becoming an All-Star, and his World Series battles.
The crew sits down with Ian Kinsler for a deep dive into his remarkable baseball journey. Ian reflects on the beginnings of Warstic, growing up in Tucson, and learning the art of scouting and player development. He shares stories from his time at Missouri, grinding through the minor leagues, and getting the call to the majors from Buck Showalter. The conversation covers earning his first contract, becoming an All-Star, dealing with snubs, battling the Yankees, World Series heartbreak and triumph, Gold Glove success, representing his country in the World Baseball Classic and Olympic baseball, and ultimately calling it a career.
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