He’s Batman: Inside the mind of Mike Vasil White Sox Podcast

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

Sports, Sports:baseball, Baseball

4.7 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Chuck Garfien’s Spring Training Podcast-pa-looza rolls on with White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil, who’s carving out a unique role on the staff. Vasil discusses embracing his versatility on the mound and what it meant to lead all rookie relievers in innings pitched last season. Vasil also explains why he calls himself “Batman” and shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of rooming with catcher and close friend Kyle Teel during spring training. Vasil makes it clear why he believes this White Sox team will surprise people, pointing to the club’s relentless, never-quit mentality and more.

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0:00.0	Are you ready for your winning moment?
0:02.0	Find it at Wind Creek, Chicago, Southland, where the action never stops.
0:07.0	Play the hottest table games.
0:09.0	Enjoy the newest slots and celebrate big jackpots.
0:13.0	At Win Creek, there's a win waiting for you around every corner.
0:18.0	... around every corner.
0:25.5	Hey, everyone.
0:25.9	Welcome.
0:30.8	It's the White Sox podcast with me, Chuck Garfine, coming to you from Glendale,
0:32.4	Arizona, White Sox Spring Training.
0:36.1	And it brought to you by Wind Creek, Chicago, Southland.
0:42.6	On the podcast today, this is a great conversation with Mike Vassel.
0:45.6	He wears many hats with this White Sox team.
0:47.1	He is a security blanket.
0:51.1	He is a Swiss Army knife on the field as a pitcher. He's considered a glue guy in the clubhouse off the field and he's also Batman.
1:00.0	And he will explain why he thinks of himself as Batman on the field.
1:05.0	What's it like rooming with his good friend and teammate Kyle Teal here at spring training.
1:11.1	You'll get some insight scoop on that and why he believes in this White Sox team and why he believes you.
1:19.6	White Sox fans should really get behind and believe in this team.
1:23.6	This is awesome insight and great storytelling by one of the great talkers on the team and
1:30.0	actually one of the great talkers in baseball. Mike Vassel here on the podcast. Let's do it.
1:39.7	A ball hit deep way back. There's a blast. Deep to left.
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