Who Throws the Filthiest Pitch in the MLB? A Bizarre Mound Visit, & the Hardest Position in Sports

Franco is taken back by Mario’s getup before they sit down with former MLB catcher and World Series Champion, Pat Cantwell. Here’s what we discuss:Why did Mario and Pat choose catching?Is catching the hardest position in all of sports? or is it hockey goalie?The challenges of playing during the COVID pandemicWinning a World Series with the Texas Rangers beside his former college teammate Travis Jankowski - Shoutout Stony Brook!Choosing to play college baseball for Coach Matt Senk at Stony Brook University was the best decision Pat ever madeThe best advice Pat received at Stony BrookOur favorite ballparks: Alex Box Stadium and the fans at LSU & Oriole Park at Camden YardsWhat it’s like catching Jacob deGrom’s and Aroldis Chapman’s sliderThe toughest pitchers he’s faced: Ranger Suarez & Lance McCullers Jr.The MLB’s new rules, mainly the pick-off rule (disengagement rule). It doesn’t seem to be affecting catchers, like Freddy Fermin & Logan O’Hoppe. We don’t see many guys like Greg Maddux & Kyle Hendricks in the game anymore - Does Pat believe in analytics?Pat’s most outlandish mound visit story involving a pitcher who blacked out and almost puked at the University of North CarolinaOur top 5 catchers of all time: Yadier Molina, Yogi Berra, Johnny Bench, Iván “Pudge” Rodriguez, & Buster Posey…. Forget Franco, we’re leaving out Mike Piazza and Salvador Pérez, but Jorge Posada and Joe Gerardi have our hearts. What about Javy López?Woodz Custom Baseball Gloves, Nike Huarache Cleats, Omaha & Nike Baseball Bats, & Franco’s 3 NCAA no-hittersSome more of Pat’s favorite places to play: T-Mobile Park, Myrtle Beach, Frisco, Round Rock & BuffaloWho has/had the best walk-up songs? deGrom, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Mariano Rivera, Bryson Stott & CC SabathiaBig League Chew, Gatorade flavors, Chinook Sunflower Seeds, the best clubhouse snacks, & the best mascot… Mr. Met? Phillie Phanatic?Pat wishes he could catch a bullpen for Nolan Ryan… we still love Robin Ventura though…#funny #podcast #mlb #baseball