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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 13 MIN

Playing Hurt & Doing Whatever It Takes: Hutch Crociata Baseball Comeback

from Simple. Wins. · host Sam Nott

Summary: In this episode of Simple. Wins., Sam Nott sits down with Capital University baseball player and content creator, Hutch Crociata. Hutch isn't your typical prospect—he’s undersized, a late bloomer, and a self-proclaimed "Team Bunter." But he has one thing that stats can't measure: Heart.Hutch opens up about his herniated disc that kept him out for six months and doing whatever it takes to help the team win. If you are an undersized athlete, dealing with an injury, or just trying to find your role on a team, this episode is your blueprint for earning your spot through grit, hustle, and selfless playKey Takeaways (Simple Wins):"Whatever the Team Needs": How Hutch went from swinging JV to a State Champion by embracing the role of doing whatever the team needsThe "Broken Back" Lesson: Why injuries are sometimes a blessing in disguiseControl the Controllables: From throwing bats as a kid to winning sportsmanship awards, Hutch breaks down the mental shift that saved his careerQuotes:"One day in physical therapy, I was like, 'Man, this team is too good. I gotta get out there. I gotta thug it out.'"I was the opposite of that big kid growing up... I went from bunts to bombs."Connect with Hutch:TikTok: @HutchCrociataYouTube: Hutch CrociataInstagram: @HutchCroHitsConnect with Sam:Newsletter: Join the Simple Wins Community

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