E76 | Michael Mateja - Minor League Infielder (Braves Organization)

Division 3's Finest

English - May 07, 2020 04:09 - 40 minutes - 77.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Previous Episode: E75 | Robert Klinchock - Minor League Pitcher (Tigers Organization)

Next Episode: E77 | Matt Noone - Babson Baseball Head Coach

In episode 76, the guys welcome Braves Minor Leaguer Michael Mateja on the podcast. Our interview with Michael features his incredible D3 career at North Central College, his unique draft process, and transitioning from D3 baseball to the pros.

The rest of the podcast includes his daily quarantine routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Michael's of All-Time).

0:00-6:56 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:57-9:08 | Michael Intro + Baseball Background
9:09-16:02 | Rapid Fire Questions (Hard 90's, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Wings, Fries, and Burgers)
16:03-19:51 | College Career at North Central + Hitting Mentality
19:52-25:18 | Unique Draft Process + Welcome to the League Moment
25:19-31:44 | Quarantine Daily Routine + D3 vs. Minors Umpires
31:45-40:44 | Fantasy BS - Best Michael's of All-Time (Michael Jordan, Michael Scott (?), Michael Jackson, and Michael Phelps)