Effectively Wild Episode 2154: Sliding Doors and Sliding Home
Apr 21, 2024
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Former major leaguer turned exotic-animal veterinarian Dr. Rich Nye shares his career journey. TV creators discuss the unrealized HBO series 'Baseball Wives'. Plus, a segment on unique baseball batting average occurrences and pitcher performances post-sixth inning.
Career transitions show resilience and adaptability.
Finding purpose beyond financial gains in varied pursuits.
Identity anchored in intrinsic values, not achievements.
Journey from sports to caring professions emphasizes growth.
Rare instances in MLB games highlight statistical oddities.
Historical patterns reveal unique records in baseball history.
Deep dives
Diverse Interests and Careers
Throughout his life, the individual pursued various passions and careers, starting out with a strong foundation in academics and achievements in his academic life and attaining both an undergraduate and a master's degree. Even with his success in baseball, where he outperformed formidable players like Bob Gibson, he never saw it as a primary plan but more as a step along the way. His journey in baseball did not define him, as evidenced by his seamless transition into veterinary medicine, where he found fulfillment in helping and caring for animals. Additionally, his foray into woodturning and woodworking demonstrates his ongoing curiosity and drive to explore new hobbies and interests.
Persistence and Adaptability
Despite facing challenges such as pitcher injuries, the individual displayed resilience and adaptability in his career pursuits. He reflected on the competitive nature of the baseball era he played in, where underlying injuries were often left unaddressed due to the culture of silence and fear of losing one's position. This experience shaped his approach to his subsequent careers, instilling in him the value of compassion, understanding, and the importance of continuous learning and growth in various fields.
Balancing Passion and Practicality
Balancing passion for his pursuits with practicality, the individual's decision-making was guided by a deeper sense of purpose rather than financial gain. He found meaning in creating positive impacts, whether through saving animals in veterinary practice, creating entertainment, or enhancing lives through his woodworking endeavors. His varied experiences highlighted the significance of following intrinsic motivations and finding fulfillment beyond monetary rewards.
Reflecting on Legacy and Personal Identity
As his life unfolded with diverse experiences and roles, the individual's core identity anchored in personal qualities rather than specific labels or achievements. His memories, encapsulated in a scrapbook of rich experiences, serve as reflections of his journey. Despite accolades in baseball and subsequent professions, his emphasis rests on values like compassion, love, and continued growth, shaping his enduring legacy.
Transitioning from Baseball to Veterinary Medicine
Transitioning from a career in baseball to veterinary medicine, the individual's journey exemplifies a shift from a competitive sports environment to a fulfilling role focused on caring for animals. Embracing challenges, pursuing diverse interests, and showing adaptability through various careers reflect a remarkable evolution underscoring a narrative of resilience, transformation, and continuous pursuit of passion and purpose.
Teams ending a game with the same batting average they started with
Teams have ended games with the same team batting average they started with. It has happened around 171 times, with common batting averages like .250 being the most frequent. The most interesting instance was the 1944 Cubs, who started with a .133 batting average and maintained it through several games, despite a tough start to the season.
Transitioning from individual player batting averages
Every player on a team ending a game with the same batting average as they started has only occurred once in MLB history. This precise condition has been met only once, making it an extremely rare feat. The 1953 White Sox had the closest occurrence with five players not changing their batting average over several games.
Creating a lineup where each player's last name starts with the same letter as the next batter's first name
No MLB lineup has been recorded where each player's last name starts with the same letter as the next batter's first name. The closest instances involved five out of eight pairs of players meeting this criteria, occurring four times. Teams like the 1997 Oakland Athletics and the 1951 New York Yankees have had streaks of three batters matching names in a row.
Desire to watch past season's best games on MLB TV
Viewer wanted to watch MLB games from the previous season, focusing on notable games. A specific game where Shohei Ohtani had 10 strikeouts and two home runs on June 27, 2023 was highlighted, with a play involving Luis Renfifo and Chad Wallach being thrown out at second base by Yasmani Grandal.
Records for Consecutive Outs in Baseball
The podcast delves into the rare occurrence of consecutive outs in baseball history. The record for the most consecutive outs, specifically coming from people being caught stealing, stands at three, which has happened 11 times in baseball history dating back to 1916. Various instances, such as pick-offs and caught stealings, have contributed to achieving this record. Notably, in 1983, the Orioles became the only team to be picked off for all three outs in an inning during an extra-inning game.
Streaks of Left-Handed Starters in Baseball Seasons
The podcast explores a streak of left-handed starters in baseball seasons, focusing on the record held by the New York Giants in 1930 with 12 consecutive left-handed starters to begin a season. It highlights that having four left-handed starters, as seen with the Marlins in a season, has occurred 17 times historically, showcasing other teams with similar streaks such as the 1950 White Sox and the 2004 Kansas City Royals. The significance of lefty-righty rotation balance is discussed with insights from historical patterns in baseball.
Amid a wave of pitcher injuries, Ben Lindbergh talks to Dr. Rich Nye (4:20), a former major leaguer whose career-ending injury became a career-beginning injury when he decided to become an exotic-animal veterinarian (among other occupations). Then (1:07:09) Ben talks to prolific TV creators/writers/producers Tom Fontana and Julie Martin about what might have been for […]
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