In this episode of KatchinUpWithKade, I sit down with Will Ethridge, professional baseball player for the Loco Beach Coconuts in the Banana Ball League, for a real conversation about being drafted twice, trusting God’s timing, and redefining what success actually looks like.

Will shares his full journey — from falling in love with baseball as a kid, grinding through high school and college, getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies, and navigating the pressure, identity struggles, and reality of pro baseball. We talk about the moments that humbled him, the setbacks people don’t see, and what it felt like when the path he thought was guaranteed suddenly changed.

This episode also dives deep into Banana Ball — what makes it different from traditional baseball, how Will ended up getting drafted again into a completely new league, and why saying yes to something unconventional changed everything. From mindset shifts to training adjustments to embracing the joy of the game again, Will breaks down what this new chapter really means.

We also get personal. We talk faith, discipline, identity beyond the jersey, and how leaning on God carried both of us through seasons of uncertainty, injury, and rebuilding. This isn’t just a baseball podcast — it’s a conversation about purpose, resilience, and trusting the call even when it doesn’t look like the plan you had.

If you’re an athlete, a fan of baseball, curious about Banana Ball, or someone navigating a life pivot and wondering what’s next, this episode is for you.

Drafted Twice: From the Colorado Rockies to Banana Ball | Will Ethridge Interview