January 10: Special Guests Logan O'Hoppe & Nick Fanti
On this episode, we are joined by two Philadelphia Phillies prospects; Logan O'Hoppe (St. John the Baptist 2018) and Nick Fanti (Hauppauge 2015). Among the topics discussed:
O'Hoppe
-Admits he didn't know he would be drafted until Draft Day.
-The adjustment of going from high school to the Gulf Coast League
-The responsibility he feels to impart his wisdom on younger players
-The challenges of learning an entire pitching staff
-Reflecting back on a huge 2018 for him in which he accomplished many personal goals.
Fanti
-Discusses how he only began gaining confidence on the mound when he was in 10th grade.
-The difficult transformation to life on his own for the first time.
-How he's been able to go 20-6 in the minor leagues in 4 seasons.
-Mentors that have helped him along the way.
-Pitching in the World Baseball Classic against Francisco Lindor and Mike Aviles
-Pitching in the Australian League and driving on the left side of the road