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To the Majors · March 24 · 2 hr 13 min

Austin Jackson | the CRAZY World Series Loss vs Yankees, Playing w. Derek Jeter, & Miguel Cabrera

The crew welcomes Austin to the show for an incredible deep dive into his baseball journey. He reacts to Kevin Pillar’s CRAZY catch before reflecting on his early inspirations and choosing between basketball and baseball. Austin opens up about being drafted by the Yankees and nearly walking away from a million dollars, highlighting why mentality is everything. He shares moments where he almost quit, the grind of the minor leagues, and starting his career in Detroit. From playing with Miguel Cabrera to learning from great veterans, Austin details his rise to the majors, debut, 2012 World Series run, and closes with honest reflections on career regrets.

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The crew welcomes Austin to the show for an incredible deep dive into his baseball journey. He reacts to Kevin Pillar’s CRAZY catch before reflecting on his early inspirations and choosing between basketball and baseball. Austin opens up about being drafted by the Yankees and nearly walking away from a million dollars, highlighting why mentality is everything. He shares moments where he almost quit, the grind of the minor leagues, and starting his career in Detroit. From playing with Miguel Cabrera to learning from great veterans, Austin details his rise to the majors, debut, 2012 World Series run, and closes with honest reflections on career regrets.

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