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In this episode of Stuck In My Thoughts, host Justin Stuckey sits down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts to share his incredible journey from small-town Helena, Alabama, to the bright lights of the MLB.Richard opens up about his upbringing, the influence of his older brother on his love for baseball, and the resilience it took to go from being a walk-on at Auburn University to making his Major League debut. Together, they explore the highs and lows of chasing dreams, the sacrifices along the way, and the mindset required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.This inspiring conversation is packed with insights on perseverance, family, and the importance of never giving up. Whether you're a baseball fan or simply love a good underdog story, this episode is a must-watch.!This episode was housed and produced by Sky Rocket Studios: https://www.skyrocketpro.com/FOLLOW STUCK IN MY THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: / stuckinmythoughtspod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuckinmythou...X: https://x.com/simtpodTimestampIntro 0:00-2:25How Helena, AL Shaped Richard 2:25-3:02Older Brother's Influence On Baseball 3:02-4:25Walk On At Auburn University 4:25-6:12Gaining Weight 6:12-6:57College Experience 6:57-7:47Meeting Wife Story 7:47-8:21Advice To Walk On Athletes 8:21-9:15When Did You Know You Were Pro Material 9:15-10:30Drafted By Yankees & Traded To RedSox 10:30-12:11Managing Money Once In MLB 12:11-13:37Minor League Baseball Experiences 13:37-15:32Getting The Call Up To The Majors 15:32-17:44Pursuing College Degree While A Pro 17:44-19:16MLB Debut 19:16-20:33What Is Success? 20:33-21:37Multi Sport Athlete Stories 21:37-23:18Learning Curve Of Professional Athletics 23:18-26:20Striking Out Aaron Judge 26:20-27:10What Does Richard Get Stuck In His Thoughts About? 27:10-29:25Watching Olympics For Motivation 29:25-30:10Mental & Physical Preparation 30:10-31:51Personal & Player Goals 31:51-33:17Outro 33:17-33:44
