INTERVIEW: Kevin Kiermaier MOTIVATES Tampa Bay Rays’ Chandler Simpson To IMPROVE Defense (Part 1)

Can Kevin Kiermaier revolutionize MLB outfield defense? The elite center fielder pulls back the curtain on his post-retirement journey, revealing why his obsessive approach, game-speed practice, and player-first mentality could reshape the way teams develop defensive talent. With stories about working with rising Tampa Bay Rays star Chandler Simpson and candid insights on the shortcomings of traditional coaching, Kiermaier challenges front offices to recognize the value of real-world experience on and off the field. Hosts Kevin and Ulises break down Kiermaier’s mindset shift from a 31st-round draft pick to Rays franchise legend. Discussions highlight clubhouse dynamics, the impact of veteran leadership with acquisitions like Cedric Mullins and Nick Martinez, and what separates difference-makers from the rest. Will MLB teams capitalize on the wisdom of a three-time Gold Glove winner, or miss out on a generational voice for the next wave of Rays defense? 00:00 - Kiermaier's Coaching Philosophy 06:42 - Working With Chandler Simpson 12:34 - Life After Playing & MLB Opportunities Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #Rays #TampaBayRays #MLB Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonrays.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #rays #tampabay #mlb #baseball #tampabayrays #florida #tampa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.