Why Scott Podsednik almost didn’t become a World Series hero

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

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4.4 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 19 April 2020

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Scott Podsednik will always be remembered for hitting the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series. But what it took for him to reach that point is a whole other story. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Scott about his nine-year journey in the minor leagues, how he almost quit the game, what he did to overcome adversity, and eventually win a World Series with the White Sox.(2:10) - Podsednik's long journey in the minor leagues(6:00) - Why it took so long to develop the skills to succeed(9:30) - Almost quitting baseball(12:20) - All the different teams that gave up on him(14:40) - What he learned from his struggles that he still uses today

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone, it's Chuck Arfine.
0:08.1	This is the White Sox Talk podcast brought to you by WinTrust.
0:13.0	And today on the podcast, I thought we could use some White Sox inspiration.
0:20.3	And hear from someone who dealt with a lot of adversity in his life,
0:24.0	and he came out on the other side a World Series champion.
0:29.6	Yeah, I'm talking about Scott Pesednik, who famously hit the game-winning home run in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series.
0:41.4	That home run was the apex of his baseball career.
0:43.2	It's what he'll forever be known for.
0:46.1	But what it took for Scott to get there.
0:50.1	To reach that point is a story worth telling.
0:57.0	Scott was in the Meyer League's for nine years. He almost quit the game twice. So when times were tough and he was faced with adversity, how did he overcome his struggles and disappointment?
1:04.0	What did he learn? What kept him going? And how special was it when he broke through?
1:09.0	Found success and could take what he learned from his struggles. and how special was it when he broke through, found success,
1:14.3	and could take what he learned from his struggles,
1:17.7	and use those tools for the rest of his life.
1:24.1	Well, Scott Pesedek is going to tell us right here on the White Sox Talk podcast. White Sox, White Sox. Go, go, white socks.
1:28.0	That ball hit deep way back. Deep to the crowd.
1:32.1	Holy cow. Carlton says, has put the White Sox ahead.
1:37.0	Jimenez leaves the ballpark. You can put it on the board. Yes.
1:43.8	We got to change from something real special.
1:46.0	All right.
1:46.5	Sit back, relax, and strap it down.
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