11-time Gold Glover Omar Vizquel joins the show!
Welcome to the show, Omar Vizquel! The 11-time Glove Glove award winner joins the Full Seam Ahead podcast as a special guest.
Although Vizquel never played for the Astros, the Caracas, Venezuela native, talks Astros baseball with the boys. From one shortstop to the other, Vizquel talks about Jeremy Peña’s defensive struggles. He also chimes in on what Peña could do to return to form on defense.
Vizquel, who was the Detroit Tigers first base coach from 2014-2017, discusses what it means to see five Latinos manage in Major League Baseball. The three-time All-Star also comments his thoughts on Jose Altuve’s career. Is he a first ballot Hall of Famer?
Playing in the majors for 24 years is no easy task. Vizquel shares his secret to his longevity and how he stayed healthy for the season. While he sported a World Baseball Classic shirt, Vizquel shared his fondest memories of coaching in the WBC. From Miguel Cabrera, Anthony Santander, and Salvador Perez, to the young stars of Jackson Chourio, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Pablo Lopez, Vizquel is proud of the talent coming out of Venezuela. He believes the country is in good hands when it comes to baseball development. While we don’t want to spoil the show, Vizquel comments on the importance of Roberto Clemente and fun facts about his baseball career.
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