Episode 34: Inside the Mind of Special Guest Rhett Lowder

In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO podcast, host Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary "Bubba" Wilson welcome special guest Rhett Lowder, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The conversation covers a range of topics including personal updates from the hosts, Rhett's journey into card collecting, insights into his pitching techniques, and the challenges of navigating injuries as a professional athlete. In this engaging conversation, Rhett Lowder shares his journey through baseball, discussing his debut, the challenges of facing top hitters, and the mental commitment required to succeed in the sport. He offers valuable advice for young players aspiring to make it to the big leagues, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the game and not letting pressure overshadow the fun. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates07:36 Welcoming Rhett Lowder17:13 Rhett's Journey in Baseball and Collecting21:56 Injury Challenges and Mental Resilience24:39 Superstitions and Final Thoughts24:41 Superstitions and Game Day Routines26:33 The Clubhouse Culture and Card Collecting28:05 Building Relationships in the Pitching Staff29:02 Learning from Each Other: Pitching Strategies29:58 The Journey from High School to College Baseball31:48 Identifying Future Stars in the Reds' Farm System33:46 Growing Up in North Carolina and Connections34:52 Reflections on a Talented Draft Class35:25 Challenges of the MLB Season36:05 Facing Top Hitters and Collecting Cards38:05 Advice for Aspiring Young Players39:47 The Mental Game of Baseball43:36 Advice for Young Dreamers46:01 Supporting Teammates Through Struggles47:48 Offseason Routines and Commitment50:09 What Ifs and Future Aspirations51:23 The Phenomenon of Ellie De La Cruz52:56 Rising Stars: Noe Marte and Team Dynamics53:59 Trade Talks and Team Loyalty54:57 Last Meals and Personal Preferences56:10 Steakhouse Recommendations and Culinary Experiences57:32 Surreal Moments in the Big Leagues01:00:17 Facing Legends: Kershaw and Verlander01:02:09 Life in the Clubhouse: Showers and Team CultureAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy