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Jermaine Dye’s Journey from High School Star to World Series MVP
Coach Mark Gottfried chats with former MLB star Jermaine Dye. They explore the 2005 season’s success, emphasizing team unselfishness and camaraderie. Dye shares memories of his big-league debut, minor league challenges, and the importance of professionalism. He discusses his children’s sports ambitions, his own developmental journey, and influential mentors that helped him along the way. With a focus on family, work ethic, and respect, this episode highlights Dye’s remarkable journey both on and off the field.
1:20 – Family Life.
5:00 – “Role that my parents played.”
7:00 – Mentors along the way.
10:50 – Minor leagues and peanut butter sandwiches.
12:30 – Braves organization.
14:00 – Seeing your jersey for the first time.
23:00 – 2005 World Series.
27:00 – Confidence.
29:00 – Seeing the pitches.
30:00 – Best at bat in the big leagues.
32:00 – Pitchers Jermaine hated to face.