Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Blue Jays rookie Brett Bateman on Dirt From the Dugout, who has a personal connection to Justin from his pre-draft recruiting days. First, Ravvy shares stories from the Gold Glove Award banquet in New York, including rubbing shoulders with Andruw Jones, Ozzie Smith, Johnny Bench, and Jim Kaat, and handing the Platinum Glove to Cody Bellinger.

Bateman then opens up about idolizing Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ben Revere, turning down a big showcase invite to play Legion ball with his friends, and the “never believe the hype” mentality his dad instilled in him. He breaks down developing in the cold at Minnesota, his prep for facing Zack Wheeler in his MLB debut, and the wild logistics of getting traded days before getting called up.

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