Jayson Werth: World Series Champion, Competitor, and His Second Act in the Sport of Kings

In this wide-ranging interview, we sit down with Jayson Werth, former MLB All-Star, World Series champion, Washington Nationals Ring of Honor inductee, and owner of Icon Racing for an engaging conversation about his professional baseball journey and finding a passion for horse racing after retirement. From his college recruitment and early days as a top prospect to his unforgettable championship run with the Phillies, Jayson shares behind-the-scenes stories from his baseball career, his competitive drive, and how he’s finding meaning and purpose in horse racing after stepping away from baseball.We dig into:the competitive drive instilled in him by a family full of world-class athleteshis exuberance for the sports of kings, a Belmont victory, and his recent experience at the Kentucky Derby as the owner of Flying Mohawkhis recruitment to the University of Georgia and running a 40 that left Coach Mark Richt salivating at his football potentialprofessional wrestler Edge being his long-list twinwisdom from his former manager Charlie ManuelThis is a conversation you do not want to miss.Subscribe, like, and share if you enjoy this episode.Follow and support Jayson and Icon Racing:Icon RacingIcon Racing InstagramJayson's InstagramJayson's TwitterGive Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media:Preferred Walk-On YouTubePreferred Walk-On InstagramPreferred Walk-On FacebookPreferred Walk-On TikTokPreferred Walk-On X