This week, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Mahaffey, former Missouri State baseball standout and now Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Cardinals. From his early days at Meador Park to watching Missouri State’s program soar, Mahaffey has built a career at the intersection of sports and medicine, soon earning his place in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame alongside the pioneering Mercy sports medicine team.

Dr. Mahaffey takes us behind the scenes of elite athlete care, showing how a true “team approach” in healthcare supports players from high school fields to the majors. He shares lessons from mentors, explains how he manages the grind of a 162-game season, and dives into recovery from big injuries, yes, including Patrick Mahomes’ ACL.

This week, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Brian Mahaffey, former Missouri State baseball standout and now Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Cardinals. From his early days at Meador Park to watching Missouri State&rsquo;s program soar, Mahaffey has built a career at the intersection of sports and medicine, soon earning his place in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame alongside the pioneering Mercy sports medicine team.
Dr. Mahaffey takes us behind the scenes of elite athlete care, showing how a true &ldquo;team approach&rdquo; in healthcare supports players from high school fields to the majors. He shares lessons from mentors, explains how he manages the grind of a 162-game season, and dives into recovery from big injuries, yes, including Patrick Mahomes&rsquo; ACL.

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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.