Get an exclusive look inside the Toronto Blue Jays' player development system with pitching coordinator Ricky Meinhold. Discover the organization's philosophy for aggressively acquiring and nurturing pitching talent, from rising prospects in the Dominican Republic all the way up to MLB stars like Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease. Meinhold reveals how the Blue Jays leverage state-of-the-art facilities and a unique integrated approach to foster unparalleled growth and build a competitive powerhouse.

But before he was shaping big-league careers, Meinhold was part of a legendary underdog story at Drury University. Hear his personal journey, from a surprise commitment to a startup program to leading the first-ever Drury baseball team to an unexpected conference title and NCAA tournament appearance. This foundational experience shaped his player-first approach, emphasizing trust, open conversation, and empowering athletes to take control of their own success, a philosophy he carries into the pros today.

Get an exclusive look inside the&nbsp;Toronto Blue Jays' player development system with pitching coordinator Ricky Meinhold. Discover the organization's philosophy for aggressively acquiring and nurturing pitching talent, from rising prospects in the Dominican Republic all the way up to MLB stars like Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease. Meinhold reveals how the Blue Jays leverage state-of-the-art facilities and a unique integrated approach to foster unparalleled growth and build a competitive powerhouse.
But before he was shaping big-league careers, Meinhold was part of a legendary underdog story at Drury University. Hear his personal journey, from a surprise commitment to a startup program to leading the first-ever Drury baseball team to an unexpected conference title and NCAA tournament appearance. This foundational experience shaped his player-first approach, emphasizing trust, open conversation, and empowering athletes to take control of their own success, a philosophy he carries into the pros today.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.