Interview with Jake Rogers, C, Detroit Tigers

Jake Rogers, Catcher for the Detroit Tigers joins us on this episode. The 2024 MLB season will be Jake's 4th year in the big leagues, following up a 21 HR campaign in 2023. Jake joins us to discuss the offseason, embracing failure, life at the Major League level and much more. Follow Jake Rogers on X an Instagram @_JROG_ 

 

Podcast Highlights:

• 03:25 Jake discusses a typical day in the offseason.
• 10:12 Jake’s realization that baseball was going to be his sport and a huge part of his life.
• 16:00 Jake discusses how he was offered by the Tampa Bay Rays after a Connie Mack World Series game.
• 24:00 Jake talks about how the recruiting process went for him.
• 39:00 Jake gives his recruiting advice to high school baseball players. 
• 42:10 Jake talks about how important embracing failure is as a baseball player.
• 46:20 Jake talks about being a good teammate and being one of the most liked guys in the room and his daily approach.
• 49:25 Jake gives some love to Detroit Tigers teammate Riley Greene.
• 51:00 Jake talks about being a Big Leaguer.