The Forgotten Mets Chapter of Nolan Ryan's Career w/ Tim Brown

Before Nolan Ryan became one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, he was a young Mets prospect trying to find his way in New York. Andy Martino sits down with acclaimed baseball author Tim Brown to discuss his new biography, Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original. They dive into Ryan's often-overlooked years with the Mets, his complicated relationship with Gil Hodges, the pressures of pitching in New York, and how those early struggles helped shape his Hall of Fame career. Plus, incredible stories about legendary scout Red Murff, Ryan's development, and the fascinating connections that tie generations of baseball together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices