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The Show Before the Show: Episode 270

Brewers' Mitchell discusses Draft experience, odd start to career
Garrett Mitchell collected 32 extra-base hits over 62 games as a sophomore at UCLA. (Kyusung Gong/AP)
August 6, 2020

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify,

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun) and Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) on Twitter.

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Intro (0:00)

Tyler and Sam open this week's podcast with a discussion about Major League callups for Jo Adell (Angels) and Luis Patiño (Padres) and what both can provide their clubs at the top level.

Garrett Mitchell interview (9:34)

Newest top Brewers prospect Garrett Mitchell calls into the show from Arizona, where he just arrived at Milwaukee's player-development facility. The former UCLA star discusses his road to the first round, his 2020 Draft experience, the ways he has dealt with Type 1 Diabetes for 13 years and his plans to introduce himself to a new organization and fan base.

Ben's Biz Banter (37:25)

MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill returns for his weekly segment to share some fun facts from the Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues. He also breaks down Beloit's potential plans to change its team name for the 2021 season.

MiLB.com writer spotlight (52:35)

Josh Jackson joins Tyler and Sam to talk about his recent story for the site about Minor League sundae helmet super-collector Paul Caputo, who boasts about 300 of the souvenirs.

Wrapping up/Nationwide Prospect Fun Fact (1:08:17)

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