Jake Burger ”If I helped one person, I’ve won. I’ve changed the world for the better”

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

Sports, Sports:baseball, Baseball

4.4 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2020

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

White Sox 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger hasn't played baseball in 2 years due to 2 achilles tendon tears. The injuries took a toll on Jake and his mental health which spiraled into depression. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Jake Burger and has a powerful conversation about overcoming depression and anxiety and helping others that are fighting those battles as well.(3:18) - Feeling great about the season(6:34) - Breaking his silence about his depression(11:40) - The meaning and purpose of his tattoo(20:00) - His love of Sprite(24:10) - Helping others with their fight with depression(27:00) - What has helped him get over his depression

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0:00.0	You're listening to the White Sox Talk podcast, brought to you as always by WinTrust. Chuck Arfine with you,
0:14.3	and today on the podcast, it's a conversation that will inform you, inspire you, and maybe even help you during these turbulent
0:23.6	times. I speak with 2017 first-round draft pick Jake Berger, who has come back from two
0:29.9	Achilles tendon injuries. He hasn't played a game in two years, and he's finally feeling
0:36.3	healthy, feeling whole.
0:39.2	And as he puts it, has refound his love for baseball.
0:43.7	He talks openly about how he's dealt with anxiety and depression.
0:48.6	What has helped him to overcome it.
0:51.2	Why he went back on social media after six months to help others dealing with the
0:56.3	same thing. And he says even Cubs fans have reached out to him. We also have a fun discussion
1:03.6	about what's better, Sprite or Seven Up and a whole lot more. This is a special podcast
1:10.8	with a special player and person.
1:14.1	Jake Berger.
1:16.0	Here we go.
1:16.8	White Sox.
1:17.7	White Sox.
1:18.6	Go, go.
1:19.6	White Sox.
1:20.6	The ball hit deep way back.
1:22.6	Deep time, Bill!
1:24.5	Holy cow!
1:26.2	Carlton Fess has put the White Sox ahead.
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