This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E285 Dodgers Pitcher Walker Buehler
Jul 6, 2020
Walker Buehler, an All-Star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, shares insights on navigating the unique challenges of the MLB season during a pandemic. He humorously discusses new rules like the ban on spitting and the quirky fan alternatives, including cardboard cutouts and even mannequins. Buehler also dives into the complexities of transitioning from college to professional baseball and reflects on the ethics of cheating in the sport. Throughout, his light-hearted anecdotes and thoughts on the thrill of the game reveal the human side of baseball.
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Buehler's Housing Hustle
- Walker Buehler had to break his lease in LA due to the unexpected baseball season changes.
- He was excited about his place in the hills, his first upscale apartment after his rookie contract.
Unexpected Union Rep
- Buehler became the Dodgers' player union representative two weeks before baseball's return.
- He admits to being thrown into the deep end, dealing with complex player union matters.
Dugout Displacement
- New rules dictate limited dugout capacity, forcing non-playing players to sit in the stands.
- Buehler joked about watching Kershaw on TV from his pool instead of the dugout.