Diggin' Deep Shows JUSTIN UPTON On Playing With Shohei Ohtani, MLB Career & Golfing with Tiger Woods!
Four-time MLB All-Star Justin Upton joins the show to talk about his rise from top prospect to veteran leader—and everything in between.
We talk about hitting a tee shot in front of Tiger Woods, getting dunked on by Zach LaVine, and the journey of his baseball life. Upton gets real about the pressure of being a No. 1 overall pick, debuting in the big leagues at just 19, and how hard it is to flush mistakes in a game where one error can haunt you for days.
Upton shares stories from his early days in Arizona, the clubhouse lessons passed down from his brother and vets like Tony Clark, and how leadership styles have evolved across generations. He also gives love to coaches like Bud Black, breaks down clubhouse dynamics on star-studded teams in Detroit, Atlanta, and San Diego, and opens up about being a Black player in a sport still working to diversify its culture.
Other highlights:
- Changing positions from shortstop to center field and the lasting impact
- How veterans “wore out” young guys in the clubhouse
- Insights on Shohei Ohtani’s unreal routine
- Reflections on parenting, pressure, and life after baseball
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Hosts
Eric Hosmer / @hosmer305
Mike Moustakas /@moosetacos8
Peter Moylan / @petermoylan
Justin Su'a / @justinsua
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