Carlos Beltrán on Mets Honor, Pressure & Legacy

Carlos Beltrán joins The Clubhouse Pass for one of his most open and reflective interviews yet. Beltrán dives deep into his time with the New York Mets, the pressure of playing in New York, and how those years shaped him both as a player and a person. He shares never-before-heard stories about feeling misunderstood, learning to handle criticism, and growing into the leader he became later in his career. Plus, Beltrán reveals the emotional meaning behind his number retirement, his connection to his family, and why giving back has always been central to who he is. This is a rare look at the human side of a Mets legend — and one of the most honest conversations you’ll hear all season. 0:00 Intro + Mets recent stretch1:10 David Peterson adjustments2:00 Carson Benge + Bo Bichette trends3:05 Setting up the Beltrán interview 4:00 Beltrán on number retirement + 2026 reflections5:20 First Latino Mets number retired meaning6:45 Roberto Clemente influence + community impact8:15 Giving back + building in Puerto Rico 9:05 Coaching mindset + helping players succeed10:30 Mentoring Mets players today12:10 Life balance + role with the team 12:30 Why Beltrán grew most as a Met14:00 Feeling misunderstood in New York15:30 Handling pressure + media + expectations 16:00 Why the game got easier later in career17:15 Yankees years + confidence shift 18:00 Family impact + wife Jessica story19:00 The hidden meaning behind #15 20:30 Marriage, growth, and vulnerability22:10 Final thoughts + human side of players23:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices