Getting Caught Up | Trevor Rosenthal episode

MLB pitcher Trevor Rosenthal discusses his journey from college shortstop to World Series closer just a few years later. Rosenthal, who was named an All-Star in 2015 and saved 48 games for the St. Louis Cardinals that year, talks about how he became a pitcher 'by mistake' and how he dealt with the intense pressure of pitching in the World Series at Fenway Park -- at just 23 years old. Trevor also opens up about the players who inspired him and shaped his game, along with his thoughts on the latest baseball rule changes, like the pitch clock and larger bases. He also talks about the 'Bullpen Review' series he's been doing on X and the response it's drawn from fans.

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Opinions on new MLB rules
• Pitch clock: 6:00
• Bigger bases: 8:51
• Pitch clock in the post-season: 10:05
• Ban on the shift: 12:36

MLB adopting universal DH: 15:06
• Miss the chance to go up to bat? 15:23

Has policing of pitch counts gotten out of control?: 18:15
Players talking to the media: 19:35
Pitch speed limits?: 24:28
What it's like having a fastball that tops 100 mph: 29:54
Recovering from 2nd Tommy John surgery: 33:20

Being a shortstop in college and how he became a pitcher 'by mistake': 36:28
'There'd be 30 radar guns up in the stands raised [on] every single pitch': 40:16
The two pitchers who had the biggest influence on his game: 41:56
Most enduring memory from the day he was drafted: 45:59
Starting pro career in the Gulf Coast League: 46:27
4 years later, pitching in the World Series at Fenway Park: 49:18
Dealing with the pressure of being a Major League closer: 57:40

Bullpen reviews on social media: 1:01:17
The fan perspective of players: 1:04:21
Sharing bullpen bathroom with fans: 1:07:32

Being featured by Pitching Ninja: 1:09:29
Relationship with catcher Yadier Molina: 1:15:44