Throwing No-Hitters and Defying Odds with Former MLB Pitcher Jim Abbott
The fellas got through another jam packed weekend of sports - from Opening Day in the MLB to Scottie Scheffler taking over The Masters! Austin Matthews is on a tear as Shane and Scottie break down the Hart Trophy, fights in practice, and the NHL playoff picture. Then they're joined in studio with legendary left hander and former starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and California Angels, Jim Abbott (@jabbottum31)! They discuss the battles of growing up with a disability, his infamous no-hitter, and life post playing career as a motivational speaker. But first the fellas have some topics to snap around:
Scottie Scheffler Dominating The Masters
Austin Mathews Scoring Goal After Goal
Predicting the Hart Trophy Winner
The NHL Playoff Picture
Milk Carton
And Much More!
Then Olympic Gold Medalist and College Baseball Hall of Famer, Jim Abbott joins the fellas to breakdown the transition from college straight to the MLB, the atmosphere during spring training, the difference between MLB and NHL locker rooms, and much more!
SHOW NOTES
(2:25 - 4:25) Updogg’s Equinox Story
(4:26 - 6:35) Updogg going full dad mode this weekend
(6:36 - 7:30) Taking the family to Coachella
(7:31 - 17:55) The Masters Weekend Recap
(17:57 - 18:40) Blue Jays are Buzzing to start the season
(18:43 - 21:40) Austin Mathews chasing 70 goals
(21:42 - 27:50) Goodlife Segment: Hart Candidates
(27:51 - 29:45) Mathew Tkachuck electric pregame Interview
(29:47 - 32:44) Blake Coleman and Erick Gudbranson Get into a fight at practice
(32:45 - 34:20) Brad Richardson gets his first goal back in Las Vegas
(34:21 - 35:50) Vancouver Canucks Playoff Hopes
(35:51 - 37:50) Jack Eichel willing the Vegas Golden Knights to the Playoffs
(37:51 - 40:29) Corey Perry gets emotional during an interview about Ryan Getzlaf
(40:30 - 42:41) Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild throwing haymakers
(42:42 - 44:50) Evgeni Malkin gets hit with 4 game suspension
(44:51 - 50:55) Owen Powers Buffalo Sabres Debut
(50:56 - 54:50) NHL Playoff Teams and Eliminations
(54:58 - 56:35) Retro Jerseys Making a Comeback
(56:37 - 57:44) Draft Kings Presents: The Milk Carton
(57:45 - 1:01:15) Reminiscing on old videos from the Missin Curfew Socials
(1:01:20 - 1:02:45) Draft Kings Presents Top Titty
(1:02:47 - 1:06:18) Draft Kings Presents Saturday Lock of the Night
(1:09:40) Jim Abbott Interview
(1:10:45 - 1:14:18) Big Canyon Origins
(1:14:20 - 1:17:15) Learning to Golf with a disability
(1:17:16 - 1:19:20) Scottie Scheffler taking over The Masters
(1:19:25 - 1:21:27) Favorite Hockey Barns to skate in
(1:21:30 - 1:24:00) The Kangaroo Court for the New York Yankees
(1:24:01 - 1:32:45) Balancing Baseball and Academics for College Athletes
(1:32:46 - 1:38:05) Learning how to throw a ball despite the Disability
(1:38:07 - 1:40:20) Transitioning into playing Quarterback in High School
(1:40:21 - 1:44:13) Growing up with Adversity
(1:44:15 - 1:47:25) Winning the Gold Medal for America
(1:47:27 - 1:51:19) Playing Baseball in Cuba while in College
(1:51:20 - 1:55:45) Going right from Michigan straight to the Majors
(1:55:50 - 1:59:30) What it was like pitching during the Steroid Era
(1:59:31 - 2:04:02) Having to compete at Spring Training to make it to the National League
(2:04:05 - 2:06:50) Life as a Starting Pitcher
(2:06:51 - 2:14:26) The Historic No Hitter against the Cleveland Indians
(2:14:30 - 2:15:40) Knowing when to retire from the game of Baseball
(2:15:42 - 2:17:02) Getting hits and driving in RBIs at Wrigley
(2:17:05 - 2:20:20) Life after the Major Leagues
(2:20:24 - 2:21:09) Closing Remarks
