You Know I’m Right, Episode 246: Former MLB Catcher, Ryan Lavarnway

On the 246th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by former MLB Catcher turned author and motivational speaker, Ryan Lavarnway for an exclusive interview to discuss:

- When in little league or high school did he decide to be a catcher?

- Attending Yale University, studying Philosophy

- Winning the NCAA batting title (.467) in 2007. Setting the Ivy League hitting streak (25) record and all time home run record (33)

- When did he realize he could be drafted?
- Challenges of being the minor leagues
- Making his MLB debut for the Red Sox in 2011
- Winning the World Series in 2013
- Bouncing around from team to team
- Clubhouse with the best food. Pre and postgame eating routine
- Playing for Team Israel in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic
- Decision to retire
- Life post baseball working as an on-air analyst and a motivational speaker
- Writing his book, Baseball and Belonging
- You Know I'm Right moment