SS PODCAST: Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver on connecting with God, discovering peace in baseball
By Jason Romano Sep 3, 2024
Luke Weaver in July 2024. (AP Photograph/Frank Franklin II)
THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING LUKE WEAVER
Luke Weaver is a pitcher with the New York Yankees. He was initially chosen within the first spherical of the 2014 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, and he made his MLB debut with St. Louis in August 2016, the identical yr he was named the group’s Minor League Pitcher of the 12 months. He spent two extra seasons with the Cardinals earlier than getting traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks previous to the 2019 season.
After 4 years with Arizona, he was traded to Kansas Metropolis in 2022. In 2023, he frolicked with the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners and Yankees. In January 2024, he signed a one-year deal to stay with the Yankees.
Right now on the podcast, we speak to Luke Weaver concerning the challenges of the baseball life-style, together with late-night journey and the significance of sleep and self-care. He shares how he stays linked to Jesus throughout the lengthy season and the every day self-discipline required to prioritize his religion. He additionally displays on the ups and downs of his profession, together with being launched by a number of groups, his loopy 2023 season, and discovering stability with the Yankees. Luke emphasizes the significance of staying grounded and discovering power in weak spot.
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