Episode 16: Enter the Mind of Astros OF prospect Ross Adolph

Woodpeckers Baseball Podcast

Fayetteville Woodpeckers

August 28, 202045 min
Baseball

Episode 16: Enter the Mind of Astros OF prospect Ross Adolph

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Episode Notes

Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of the Woodpeckers Baseball Podcast! This week, Matt is joined by Woodpeckers outfielder Ross Adolph for an intriguing conversation that takes you inside the mind of an exciting prospect in the Houston farm system. The native Ohioan discusses his offseason routine and how much he misses baseball (9:15), how he continues to work on the mental aspects of hitting and a gameday routine without a season (12:40), and how he has gotten together with other pro players in Northwest Ohio to keep simulate live competition in 2020 (13:49). The former Mets farmhand also touches on attending a high school of just 350 students (17:12), getting traded less than 7 months after being drafted (19:10), and how his breakout 2018 season showcased his unique skillset and answered any doubts about a checkered injury history (22:10). Also don't miss "Ross's Road Trip Tips" for aspiring pro ballers (31:08), a breakdown of the Jason Kanzler highlight reel catch (34:59), and a funny moment from 2019 involving a David Hensley baserunning gaffe in the playoffs (36:15).

7:09- Interview with OF Ross Adolph

39:00- Woodpeckers 2019 Rewind, 2020 Virtual Season Update, Episode 17 Preview