S2E10(G): Making Your Passion Your Work with MLB GM Thad Levine

This is Episode 10 of Season 2 of The RUN TMC Podcast. Join us for a special final episode of 2024 as we sit down with long-time MLB General Manager Thad Levine (no relation to Dave). Thad shares his incredible journey from being a young baseball fan to playing Division III baseball at Haverford to eventually leading major league teams, including his latest role as GM of the Minnesota Twins. Discover how his experiences in sports management have shaped his approach to analytics, recruitment, and team culture. This interview was conducted on November 22nd, 2024 and it begins at the 37 minute mark in this episode. Our next episode drops on January 6th and will focus on Marin County high school basketball teams. Show Notes: (G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics (M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors. email us at: [email protected] check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com Thank you to our sponsors: West End Nursery and Batiste Rhum and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps and The Hub in San Anselmo AI Summary In this insightful conversation, Thad Levine reflects on the changing dynamics of professional sports and the impact of analytics on decision-making in baseball and beyond. Learn about the challenges of managing a successful team, the importance of team culture, and how lessons from basketball have influenced his career. Tune in for engaging stories, expert insights, and a glimpse into the mind of a baseball executive.