Driving Em In With Jim Campanis Jr

What separates baseball players at the very top levels?  Talent?  Nope.  Luck?  A little.  Ask any former hitter and they will say it's the hitters ability to step up his level of awareness and completely focus on beating the opposing pitcher.  In this episode, Campy and Lenny discuss their competitive drive and are joined by 14 year, MLB All-Star, and Campy's former USC Teammate, Jeff Cirillo.  Campy wanted to discuss this topic with "Rillo" because he was one of the top competitors he's ever played with.  And Rillo's drive propelled him much further than his level of talent.  Listen to this deep level of insight from three baseball lifers and insiders who have used their gift of competing in the "Real World" to become successful in other fields after baseball was over.  "Driving 'Em In" is presented by Mack Weldon, the most comfortable underwear, socks and sweats Campy and Lenny have ever worn.  Get 20% off with promo code Campy20 on your first order!!

It's inevitable--MLB is going to expand.  Listen to the discussion as Campy and Lenny chat it up with Oregon's Resident Baseball Insider, Norm Ordaz from Clubhouse Chatter and other podcasts.  He brings strong points to the table on why Portland is a front runner but we also discuss the ramifications for the fan bases in those areas and the watering down of MLB talent.  We also tap into discussions on Vegas, Montreal, Vancouver and more.  Let us know what YOU think...we'd love to hear you comments--email us at DrivingEmIn@yahoo.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-campanis-jr/support

Eric Lenaburg, the Doctor of Baseball, gives his predictions of the top surprise teams in each division.  Listen in to see if your team is on the list.  Hey Jerry Plowman--you need to listen to this one!  You'll like what we are saying about your Mariners.  Plus, more in depth analysis from former players on the "Unwritten Rules" of baseball and how that rule book is being torn up by this era of players.  We agree to disagree on some and agree to the change on others.  But no more brush back pitches?  Listen to the discussion and let us know what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-campanis-jr/support

Topic:  What's up with free agency and the trend for young players to sign longer term extension versus testing the free agency market.  Eric and Campy discuss reasons and potential options to fix what looks like a very contentious issue between the players and owners.  Things could get very tense as the collective bargaining deal is coming up for renewal.  Listen for as they discuss this topic in detail with insider insight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-campanis-jr/support

Campy introduces his new baseball themed podcast that he records driving home, through the parking lot that is Los Angeles, from his job at an ad agency who specializes in podcast advertising. Soon he’ll have guests such as former and current players, scouts, insiders, announcers, fans and special surprises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-campanis-jr/support