Jamie Moyer’s career stretched 25 Major League seasons, four decades, an All-Star appearance at age 40, and a World Series championship at 45. In this episode, we go back through the moments that shaped that remarkable run, starting with his first MLB start for the Cubs against his childhood idol Steve Carlton and the Phillies. Jamie opens up about the inconsistency and three releases that nearly derailed his career, then explains how Harvey Dorfman’s approach to the mental game helped him focus on what he could control and become a more complete pitcher.

We also get the kind of behind-the-scenes baseball stories only a 25-year veteran can tell. Jamie shares what he learned from Nolan Ryan’s work ethic, what it was like joining a Mariners clubhouse with Ken Griffey Jr., how he evolved into a mentor for younger pitchers, and why the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ 116-win season felt almost magical. Along the way, there are unforgettable clubhouse prank stories involving Rick Sutcliffe, Ryne Sandberg, and more. Subscribe for more candid conversations with the people who lived sports history from the inside.

Timestamps:

(00:00:01) - Jamie Moyer’s 25-year MLB career and introduction (00:05:07) - Making his MLB debut against idol Steve Carlton (00:10:38) - Baseball’s small world and the connections behind his career (00:15:13) - Growing up around Phillies and minor league baseball (00:20:42) - Three releases, lost confidence, and rebuilding his career (00:24:34) - Finding his opportunity with the Seattle Mariners (00:30:32) - What Jamie learned from Nolan Ryan’s work ethic (00:35:55) - What Nolan Ryan was really like as a teammate (00:40:26) - Playing more seasons in his 40s than his 20s (00:44:06) - How Jamie pitched aggressively at 83 MPH (00:48:07) - Becoming “Coach” and mentoring younger pitchers (00:52:50) - Rick Sutcliffe’s prank after Jamie’s first MLB win (00:57:53) - Baseball storytellers, kangaroo courts, and clubhouse culture (01:01:01) - Ryne Sandberg’s legendary prank on Gary Matthews (01:04:29) - The wildest MLB clubhouse pranks Jamie remembers (01:08:00) - Ichiro and the 116-win 2001 Seattle Mariners (01:12:03) - Game 5 pressure, nerves, and Jamie’s mental preparation (01:15:49) - The conversation pauses before Jamie’s next call

Key Topics:

Jamie Moyer’s 25-year MLB career and extraordinary longevity Facing childhood idol Steve Carlton in his first MLB start Harvey Dorfman, mental toughness, and controlling what you can control Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Mussina, and lessons from MLB legends Mentoring younger pitchers with the Mariners and Phillies Ichiro and the historic 116-win 2001 Seattle Mariners

About Jamie Moyer:

Jamie Moyer pitched for 25 Major League seasons across four decades, became an All-Star at age 40, and won a World Series championship with the Philadelphia Phillies at age 45. His career included memorable runs with the Seattle Mariners and Phillies, and he remains connected to the game through Mariners alumni events and baseball fantasy camps.

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