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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 58 MIN

Zach McKinstry: A Student of the Game

from Have A Seat with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson · host MLB.com

Tigers' utility man Zach McKinstry joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being a 33rd round draft pick to an All-Star. What work did he put in during the offseason? How did teammates, coaches and his family help him to grow? How important is it to continue learning about the nuances of the game? McKinstry emphasizes the importance of “being your own biggest fan and playing your game” and how that mentality has carried him through her career. He shares stories of his childhood and the love for learning more about the game of baseball. What influence did his brother have on him? How did being "the dirtiest kid of the field” translate to his mentality playing baseball today? How does the importance of the mental side of the game translate into what McKinstry and this Tigers team have done this season? Hear about McKinstry (as well as Jason and Dan’s) daredevil side, his experience at his first All-Star game and his connection with his nephew.

Tigers' utility man Zach McKinstry joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being a 33rd round draft pick to an All-Star. What work did he put in during the offseason? How did teammates, coaches and his family help him to grow? How important is it to continue learning about the nuances of the game? McKinstry emphasizes the importance of “being your own biggest fan and playing your game” and how that mentality has carried him through her career. He shares stories of his childhood and the love for learning more about the game of baseball. What influence did his brother have on him? How did being "the dirtiest kid of the field” translate to his mentality playing baseball today? How does the importance of the mental side of the game translate into what McKinstry and this Tigers team have done this season? Hear about McKinstry (as well as Jason and Dan’s) daredevil side, his experience at his first All-Star game and his connection with his nephew.

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Tigers' utility man Zach McKinstry joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being a 33rd round draft pick to an All-Star. What work did he put in during the offseason? How did teammates, coaches and his family help him to grow? How...

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