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Asians In Baseball:
Episode 421: Crawling to the Finish Line


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In this episode, the discussion covers a variety of topics spanning from Asian American culture to baseball.

The episode kicks off with a segment about a podcast called "They Call Us Bruce," hosted by Phil Yu and Jeff Yang. The hosts discuss topics shaping Asian America, like Hollywood, politics, and representation. They describe the podcast as "an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America" (00:38:30 - 00:38:45, 00:38:00 - 00:38:29).

The conversation then shifts to baseball, with discussions about players like Jonah Tong and Tanner Scott. Jonah Tong is noted for having a tough start against the Rangers, highlighting the challenges rookies face (00:39:38 - 00:39:54). Tanner Scott is mentioned in a more positive light, with a willingness to discuss mechanics and the art of pitching (00:54:19 - 00:54:21).

Additionally, there is mention of a significant shakeup involving Sean Minaya, who was previously a hero in the Mets rotation, praised for a masterful performance against the Dodgers in the playoffs (00:44:00 - 00:44:26).

Throughout, the episode touches on themes like the challenges rookies face, the inconsistency of players, and some controversial figures in the sport (00:42:00 - 00:42:28).