The Keith Law Show
Youth Baseball, Big Decisions & Making Adjustments w/Dillon Tate
Episode notes
Keith is joined by Orioles pitcher Dillon Tate to discuss his experience growing up playing baseball, the choice of going to college vs. going pro after high school, adjustments he’s made along the way, and more!
Rundown
4:21 Experiences with Direct or Structural Racism in Baseball?
7:11 Pressure to Focus on Pitching at Young Age?
9:43 Learning & Playing at the Urban Youth Academy
11:37 When Was It Clear You Had a Future in Baseball?
13:19 Preference Between Starting Role vs. Relief Role
17:27 Incorporating Statcast Data & Making Adjustments
20:48 Weighing College vs. Pro Offer After High School
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