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Ryon Healy | The A's Did Him Dirty, First Hit a Home Run & Playing in Korea
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The crew welcomes Ryon Healy to the show for a candid conversation about accountability, perseverance, and the unpredictable journey of professional baseball. Ryon reflects on his father’s influence, life-changing moments, choosing Oregon, and using recruiting rankings as motivation. He shares the grind of the minors, learning from Jim Thome, and the unforgettable moment his first MLB hit left the yard. The conversation covers the influence of Ron Washington and Stephen Vogt, being traded to Seattle, battling health issues and injuries, and moving between organizations. Ryon also remembers James Paxton’s no-hitter, his experience playing in Korea, and ultimately deciding when it was time to walk away.