Mr. Baseball's Journey from High School to the Major Leagues - Dave Otto, Former MLB Pitcher (Re-Release)
EPISODE SUMMARY
It’s not every day you get to sit down with a former Chicago Cub and pro baseball player who shares the same town as you. On this episode of The Local, Marc & Vickie hear fun-filled stories from Dave Otto about what it was like to be drafted to the major leagues alongside notable names like Bo Jackson and Barry Larkin, and how opting for college instead of the pros the first time around paid dividends down the road.
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll be hooked hearing a behind the scenes account of the Major Leagues, but even for those unfamiliar with the sport, all the wisdom, intrigue, and life lessons that Dave shares make this episode a must listen. Plus he has a GREAT sense of humor!
Episode Notes
It’s not every day you get to sit down with a former Chicago Cub and pro baseball player who shares the same town as you. On this episode of The Local, Marc & Vickie hear fun-filled stories from Dave Otto about what it was like to be drafted to the major leagues alongside notable names like Bo Jackson and Barry Larkin, and how opting for college instead of the pros the first time around paid dividends down the road.
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll be hooked hearing a behind the scenes account of the Major Leagues, but even for those unfamiliar with the sport, all the wisdom, intrigue, and life lessons that Dave shares make this episode a must listen. Plus he has a GREAT sense of humor!
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