Royals legend and MLB Hall of Famer George Brett joins Diggin' Deep! From the legendary pine tar incident to the pressures of the World Series, he shares the stories that highlight the highs and lows of his career with the Royals.
George shares hilarious and memorable experiences, including his unexpected journey with hemorrhoids during the 1980 playoffs, a wild night in Vegas that ended in an unforgettable way, and getting into a brawl during the ALCS with Graig Nettles. He also gives his candid take on how the modern game of baseball has evolved... from player to style to batting averages on the decline.
George also talks about the relationship he has with both Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas, and how he played a huge role in both of their developments.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
2:26 - Softball Game
3:16 - Poop Your Pants Story
8:17 - George Brett's Time As Royals Hitting Coach
14:59 - George Brett-Mike Moustakas Draft Story
17:47 - George Brett's Draft Experience
21:00 - George's Thoughts on New Age Stats
25:03 - Sticking to Your Swing
28:25 - Favorite Career Moment
31:16 - Hitting .300 is Hard
37:55 - George's fight with Graig Nettles
41:28 - Angel Hernandez
43:07 - Pine Tar Game
52:04 - Changes in the Clubhouse Over the Years
59:46 - Almost Got Traded
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