Episode 77: The Field of Dreams with Joel Bennett

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is
honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his
journey and experiences through baseball. 


Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and
pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles
in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals
in the Northern League East and the Canadian American
Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff
season, and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a
total of 17 years of professional baseball.


In this can't-miss episode, Joel discusses his journey to
the MLB - a journey unlike any other! No stone was unturned in
this episode. Tune in to hear about:


-Joel's youth sports days, including using rocks as
baseballs and growing up in a small town


-The process of being scouted and drafted 


-Spring Training: it's not all sunshine and
rainbows


-The MLB experience, and connections with some of the
greatest athletes the world has ever known, from Michael Jordan
to Cal Ripken Jr


-The cornerstone that led Joel down this path, and how he
uses his gifts to give back and serve others. 





Be sure to subscribe to the Brawn Body Podcast so you
don't miss out on part 2 with Joel coming on Wednesday, where he
will be discussing the mechanics of pitching, how to throw
different pitches, advice for baseball players/coaches, and
more!