
In this episode of In the Front Row, former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer recounts growing up near Philadelphia, developing his love for sports, and taking an unconventional path to St. Joseph’s University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round in 1984. He describes making his MLB debut at Wrigley Field on June 16, 1986 against his childhood hero Steve Carlton and later finding consistency and success with the Seattle Mariners, including the 2001 team that won 116 games but fell to the Yankees in the playoffs. Moyer explains how a trade to his hometown Phillies at age 43 rejuvenated him and led to a 2008 World Series title and Broad Street parade memories. He also discusses the mental side of pitching, his Tommy John comeback, becoming the oldest MLB player to win at 49, charitable work including a foundation focused on grief camps, and his current efforts sharing pitching insights online.
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