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To the Majors · July 14 · 2 hr 21 min

Shawn Tolleson | Kershaw got him drafted 🤯, Don Mattingly CRAZY story & making the MLB isn't it 👀

The crew sits down with Shawn Tolleson for an honest conversation about perseverance, sacrifice, and life in professional baseball. Shawn reflects on becoming a Texas high school legend, playing multiple sports, and overcoming adversity during his senior year before following his passion to Baylor University. He discusses his friendship with Clayton Kershaw, the relentless grind of the minor leagues, and the influence of Don Mattingly. The conversation covers becoming the Rangers' closer, the memorable 2015 playoff series and brawl against Toronto, battling injuries, and the difficult decision to walk away from the game while reflecting on whether the journey was ultimately worth it.

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The crew sits down with Shawn Tolleson for an honest conversation about perseverance, sacrifice, and life in professional baseball. Shawn reflects on becoming a Texas high school legend, playing multiple sports, and overcoming adversity during his senior year before following his passion to Baylor University. He discusses his friendship with Clayton Kershaw, the relentless grind of the minor leagues, and the influence of Don Mattingly. The conversation covers becoming the Rangers' closer, the memorable 2015 playoff series and brawl against Toronto, battling injuries, and the difficult decision to walk away from the game while reflecting on whether the journey was ultimately worth it.

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