MLB Network analyst and former MLB-er Kevin Kiermaier on breaking into broadcasting

Episode 609 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features four-time Gold Glove Award-winning outfielder Kevin Kiermaier who this month was announced by MLB Network as an on-air analyst appearing across its studio programming. In this podcast, Kiermaier discusses how and why he entered sports broadcasting; what he feels his on-air strengths will be; discussing defence on-air; the significant differences in playing in markets such as Tampa Bay, Toronto and L.A.; and Dodgers; his love of bow fishing; which current major leaguer would make for a good broadcaster; the toughest field to play at as a visiting player and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.