On this episode of Straight Lines, Tim Neiman sits down with Clint Hurdle, former MLB manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, for an honest and uplifting conversation about leadership, adversity, and the deeper purpose behind the game. From managing in the World Series to guiding young players through the toughest stretches of their careers, Clint brings unmatched experience and a perspective shaped by both triumph and personal struggle.

Tim and Clint dive into:

• The leadership qualities that truly matter in baseball and life
• How vulnerability and authenticity strengthen a clubhouse
• Navigating adversity — on the field and at home
• Why relationships outlast results
• The role of faith, gratitude, and resilience in long-term success
• What today’s parents, coaches, and players often overlook in development

Clint brings wisdom, heart, and a lifetime of stories that will resonate far beyond the diamond. This is leadership at its realest — straight lines, no shortcuts.

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