On this episode of Parney Time, Parney welcomes New York Mets third base coach Tim Leiper for a conversation filled with baseball stories, friendship, perseverance, and the journey through professional baseball.

Tim reflects on growing up in a baseball family, the influence of his father and brother, and the unforgettable experience of facing his own brother in the Mexican League—which nearly sparked a bench-clearing brawl. He also shares how years of playing and managing in the minor leagues prepared him for the opportunity to coach in the Major Leagues.

The two also dive into:

• Tim's journey from player to MLB coach
• Hilarious stories from the Mexican League and the minor leagues
• Managing the Altoona Curve with Parney
• Coaching in Ottawa and meeting his wife in Canada
• Leading Team Canada in international competition
• World Baseball Classic and Olympic baseball memories
• The close-knit baseball community and supporting players through difficult times
• Coaching through the ups and downs of an MLB season with the New York Mets
• What it takes to be a Major League third base coach
• Learning from legendary manager Terry Francona
• The best players Tim has ever seen, including Shohei Ohtani and David Ortiz
• Rapid-fire baseball questions and behind-the-scenes clubhouse stories

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella, a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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