In this episode of the Extra Inning Post Game Show, we're joined by a baseball legend who spent 17 years in the Major Leagues, earning seven All-Star selections and a Gold Glove award. With a storied career spanning the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers, our guest shares stories of his time on the field, from his early days as a switch hitter to his impressive defensive skills.

This episode is a must-listen for any baseball fan, as our guest takes us through his journey from a junior in high school to a professional player. He discusses the challenges of switch hitting, the advice he received from Mickey Mantle, and how he developed his strong throwing arm. We also hear about his time in the outfield, where he was known for his cannon-like throws and ability to place the ball precisely.

 

 

In this episode of the Extra Inning Post Game Show, we're joined by a baseball legend who spent 17 years in the Major Leagues, earning seven All-Star selections and a Gold Glove award. With a storied career spanning the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers, our guest shares stories of his time on the field, from his early days as a switch hitter to his impressive defensive skills.
This episode is a must-listen for any baseball fan, as our guest takes us through his journey from a junior in high school to a professional player. He discusses the challenges of switch hitting, the advice he received from Mickey Mantle, and how he developed his strong throwing arm. We also hear about his time in the outfield, where he was known for his cannon-like throws and ability to place the ball precisely.
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He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he&rsquo;s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

Bill Laskey

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants. Now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings with Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants. Now he&rsquo;s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings with Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.

Reggie Smith on the challenges of switch hitting and how he developed his throwing arm

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