EPISODE · Apr 19, 2019 · 12 MIN
Michael Mertz , retired Relief Pitcher Miami Marlins organization
from Play Ball Kid Baseball Development Podcast · host Bryan Eisenberg, Sammy Eisenberg
Michael Mertz, was drafted in the 14th round by the Miami Marlins. As an undersized youth athlete he started his collegiate baseball career in Juco until he was able to play for Oklahoma State in the College World Series. Sammy and Michael discuss how his injury transformed him as a player as well as what he has learned from his transition to coaching from a player. He is currently coaching in Austin, TX.
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Michael Mertz, was drafted in the 14th round by the Miami Marlins. As an undersized youth athlete he started his collegiate baseball career in Juco until he was able to play for Oklahoma State in the College World Series. Sammy and Michael discuss how his injury transformed him as a player as well as what he has learned from his transition to coaching from a player. He is currently coaching in Austin, TX.
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Michael Mertz , retired Relief Pitcher Miami Marlins organization
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