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Episode 148: From T-Ball to the Big Leagues: The Journey of Joey MatulovichIn this exciting episode of the 204rise Podcast, we sit down with Joey Matulovich, the star pitcher for the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Joey takes us on a captivating journey through his baseball career, starting from his early days playing T-ball. He shares the influential moments and key coaching that shaped his development as a pitcher in high school, leading to his recruitment by the University of California.Joey opens up about the thrilling experience of the 2018 MLB Draft, where he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers. He provides an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to be drafted and the challenges and triumphs that followed.Finally, Joey discusses his decision to join the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the exciting start of his career with the team. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with inspiration and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the sport's rising stars.Tune in to Episode 148 of the 204rise Podcast for an engaging conversation that covers the highs and lows of Joey Matulovich's remarkable baseball journey!Chapters:00:00:00 - Appreciating the Moment00:02:37 - Playing in Front of Thousands of People00:05:24 - Sports and Growing up in California00:08:26 - Lessons from Baseball Legends00:11:25 - Turning It Around00:14:22 - Transitioning to College Baseball at University of California00:17:25 - Choosing between Schools00:20:15 - Pursuing Baseball and Accomplishing Childhood Dreams00:23:06 - The Art of Pitch Selection00:25:51 - The Mental Game of Pitching00:28:40 - The Importance of Breath Control00:31:29 - Junior Year Struggles00:34:18 - A Miserable Bus Trip and Building Character00:37:29 - Scorpion Encounters and Video Games00:40:20 - The Business Side of Baseball00:43:22 - Rowdy Fans at Oregon State00:46:14 - Trash Talk and Respect in Baseball00:49:11 - Playing in Winnipeg00:52:16 - Yamamoto's $350 Million Contract00:55:13 - The Thrill of Baseball00:58:03 - Expressing Gratitude