EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 1H 5M
Episode 24: Schmooze with Kevin Pillar, on Baseball, Pressure, Identity & Life After the MLB
from The Schmooze · host Don and Jared
“You knew Kevin Pillar the baseball player. This episode introduces you to the person.”Former Blue Jays star Kevin Pillar joins The Schmooze for a conversation that starts with baseball… and ends somewhere much deeper.Known in Toronto as “Superman” for his fearless catches and relentless style of play, Kevin reflects on the pressure of professional sports, redefining success through failure, growing up Jewish, navigating identity after October 7, and what life looks like after baseball.We also discuss:⚾ the mindset required to survive in Major League Baseball⚾ why the best hitters fail 70% of the time⚾ Team Israel and the Olympics⚾ family, fatherhood, and perspective⚾ how athletes carry expectations from fans, media, and themselvesOne of our most thoughtful conversations yet.🎟 Kevin Pillar will also be appearing at the Calgary JCC Sports Dinner on May 28:Calgary JCC Sports Dinner 2026🎙 Check out Kevin’s podcast with former MLB closer Cody Allen:To The Majors PodcastBe sure to follow us on Spotify!
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