Wil Myers spent 11 years in Major League Baseball, won the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, and carved out a career full of moments that only the clubhouse and dugout really understand. In this episode, we go all the way back to the choice between South Carolina and pro ball, the “survival mode” reality of the minors, and the exact hitting mindset that separates good weeks from rough ones. We also relive the surreal early days of his debut run through Fenway and Yankee Stadium, including the Andy Pettitte “video game view” that turned into a real at-bat.

Then we get into what fans never see: outfield chatter, postseason emotion in San Diego, and even a full-blown tic-tac-toe rivalry at first base. We wrap with rapid fire favorites - toughest arms, toughest pitchers, Coors Field magic, and why golf became the perfect next chapter. Tap in, and make sure you subscribe for more timeless baseball stories.

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Timestamps:
(00:00:01) - Wil Myers intro, golf obsession, and insane round totals
(00:03:55) - The moment scouts started calling - “I took Zach Wheeler deep”
(00:08:01) - Pro routine vs high school routine - what really changes
(00:12:34) - First “welcome to pro ball” pitcher and the nasty two-seamer lesson
(00:16:02) - Drafted as a catcher, Salvador Perez overlap, and switching positions
(00:20:10) - Father’s Day call-up to the big leagues - flight sheet moment
(00:24:01) - Why Fenway right field can be harder than left field
(00:28:10) - Toughest fan bases and how the Padres-Dodgers rivalry intensified
(00:31:51) - NLDS celebration in San Diego - picking up the tab with fans
(00:36:08) - All-Star week stories, peers, and the Futures Game pipeline
(00:39:58) - Adrian Gonzalez convos, hitting advice, and tic-tac-toe at first base
(00:44:23) - What first basemen really deal with - Tatis rockets and pickoff chaos
(00:47:52) - “Just In” rapid fire begins - favorite position and best teammate
(00:52:07) - Coors Field comfort zone, cycle story, and “I had to get those at-bats”
(00:56:03) - Ultimate MLB off day: Pebble Beach + Monterey Peninsula in one day
(00:59:53) - The call to come back, choosing peace, and why he never missed it
(01:04:11) - Goal of 200 rounds, two-kid routine, and closing thoughts
(01:04:38) - Outro

Key Topics:
2013 AL Rookie of the Year rise + MLB draft decision (Royals, pro ball vs college)
Hitting approach: fastball timing, mistake hunting, avoiding two-strike counts
MLB debut stories: Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Andy Pettitte moment
Padres-Dodgers rivalry, 2022 NLDS win, and real fan connection in San Diego
All-Star Game + Home Run Derby at Petco Park, brother pitching, clubhouse stories
Golf life after baseball: Pebble Beach day, 200-round goal, post-retirement mindset

About Wil Myers:
Wil Myers is an 11-year MLB veteran, the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, and a former All-Star who also competed in the Home Run Derby in San Diego. He’s played all over the diamond - including time at first base, where he says he felt most in the action.

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The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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(00:00:01) - Justin welcomes Ian Eagle and the “look alike” debate
(00:01:08) - Justin recalls Ian guesting on his college show
(00:01:53) - Ian’s fake ID stories at Syracuse
(00:05:56) - Bill Raftery, Nets travel, and “one more” nights
(00:09:31) - Trying to keep up with Raftery drink-for-drink
(00:12:51) - 168 broadcast partners and working with Steve Nash
(00:17:36) - Shaheen Holloway: Seton Hall player to St. Peter’s coach
(00:22:27) - John Calipari’s Nets stint and the Tony Robbins bombshell
(00:29:28) - From covering Steve Nash as coach to partnering with him on air
(00:37:15) - Final Four wedgie and why “cover the moment” matters
(00:41:44) - Seinfeld references on a game-winner call
(00:43:14) - Meeting Mike Tirico and the internship that changed everything
(00:48:28) - “The tape doesn’t lie” - how broadcasters get exposed
(00:51:46) - Pinch-me moment: calling Jordan’s last shot
(00:54:24) - All-time Nets starting five and surprise trades
(00:56:30) - Best Raftery hang: trench coat beer smuggling
(00:58:10) - Closing thoughts on friendship, career, and respect

Key Topics:
Michael Jordan’s last shot call - 1998 NBA Finals broadcast story
Kevin Durant toe-on-the-line Game 7 - Nets championship what-if
Bill Raftery travel chemistry and broadcast partnership stories
John Calipari Nets tenure - Tony Robbins firing reveal
Mike Tirico mentorship - Syracuse career path and internships
Play-by-play craft - “the tape doesn’t lie” and what makes a great broadcaster

About Ian Eagle:
Ian Eagle is one of the most recognizable voices in American sports, serving as the longtime TV voice of the Brooklyn Nets while calling major events for CBS Sports and the NFL on CBS. He’s also part of Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage, bringing decades of big-game experience and storytelling from behind the scenes.

️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

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#MichaelJordan
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We sit down with Aaron Boone - 12-year MLB veteran, former All-Star, and current New York Yankees manager - for a conversation that lives in the moments behind the moments. Boone takes us back to Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS and shares what was actually going through his head before the iconic 11th-inning walk-off against the Red Sox, including the simple reminder Joe Torre gave him when confidence was not exactly overflowing. We also get the wild, bittersweet story of Boone getting his first big league call-up in Cincinnati - for his own brother - plus how the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry felt up close at its peak. If you love baseball history, postseason pressure, and the human side of the game, this one is for you. ️Subscribe and drop a comment with where you were for Game 7 in 2003.

Timestamps:
(00:00:01) - Welcome + Boone’s “first family of baseball” intro
(00:01:15) - Growing up in MLB clubhouses with Bob Boone
(00:04:18) - 1980 World Series memories from inside the Phillies clubhouse
(00:05:26) - Grandpa’s 1948 Cleveland title connection
(00:07:44) - First call-up emotions + “go spit in their eye” advice
(00:10:12) - Ejected in his MLB debut story
(00:14:12) - Called up for his brother Brett Boone
(00:18:19) - Young Boone doing “broadcaster reports” at Connie Mack WS
(00:20:17) - Why USC was always the plan
(00:21:58) - Cape Cod League: Orleans title with Nomar Garciaparra
(00:24:12) - Justin’s Game 7 press box memory
(00:25:10) - Trade to Yankees: tears, excitement, whirlwind
(00:29:43) - Putting on pinstripes and the chaos of midseason trades
(00:32:04) - First Yankees welcomes: Mussina and Joe Torre
(00:33:06) - Game 7 turning point: Mussina relief escape + momentum swings
(00:34:43) - Boone not starting Game 7 and processing the bench role
(00:36:05) - Pedro staying in: Grady Little decision from the dugout view
(00:37:34) - Boone’s mindset before the 11th-inning at-bat vs Wakefield
(00:39:49) - Rivera on the mound, foggy memory, trying to slow time down
(00:42:06) - How the moment shaped Boone’s identity and legacy
(00:44:52) - How Boone became Yankees manager
(00:48:16) - Rapid fire: favorite stances and players growing up
(00:52:22) - Barry Larkin leadership details
(00:53:11) - Best athlete Boone played with: Hanley Ramirez
(00:54:06) - Favorite teammate: Mike Cameron and 1999 joy
(00:55:48) - Pressure: playing vs managing Game 7
(00:57:28) - Explaining Yankees-Red Sox rivalry with two Boston stories
(00:59:39) - Wrap-up and goodbye

Key Topics:
2003 ALCS Game 7 walk-off mindset, Yankees vs Red Sox history
Joe Torre leadership and simplifying approach under pressure
First MLB call-up story, replacing his brother Brett Boone
Midseason trade reality, joining the Yankees in a pennant race
Clubhouse upbringing, baseball legacy across generations
Rivalry intensity, Fenway moments, postseason culture

About Aaron Boone:
Aaron Boone is a former MLB All-Star and 12-year big leaguer who hit the iconic 2003 ALCS Game 7 walk-off that sent the Yankees to the World Series. He now leads the New York Yankees as manager, bringing a rare player-to-bench perspective on pressure, preparation, and leadership.

️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

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