Episode 77: The Field of Dreams with Joel Bennett

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball. 

Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season, and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball.

In this can't-miss episode, Joel discusses his journey to the MLB - a journey unlike any other! No stone was unturned in this episode. Tune in to hear about:

-Joel's youth sports days, including using rocks as baseballs and growing up in a small town

-The process of being scouted and drafted 

-Spring Training: it's not all sunshine and rainbows

-The MLB experience, and connections with some of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, from Michael Jordan to Cal Ripken Jr

-The cornerstone that led Joel down this path, and how he uses his gifts to give back and serve others. 

Be sure to subscribe to the Brawn Body Podcast so you don't miss out on part 2 with Joel coming on Wednesday, where he will be discussing the mechanics of pitching, how to throw different pitches, advice for baseball players/coaches, and more!