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From MLB Pitcher To Cancer Diagnosis To Comeback | David Hess

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Apr 2, 20261:18:48

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David Hess was a 4th round pick out of Tennessee Tech who worked his way to the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles. In this episode he breaks down the full journey, from decommitting as a high school recruit to his MLB debut, the minor league grind, and what it actually takes to stick at that level. Hess also talks openly about battling cancer, the treatment, and why he's not done with baseball yet.

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When was this episode published?: April 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 18 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Tread Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Tread Podcast covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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David Hess was a 4th round pick out of Tennessee Tech who worked his way to the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles. In this episode he breaks down the full journey, from decommitting as a high school recruit to his MLB debut, the minor league grind, and what it actually takes to stick at that level. Hess also talks openly about battling cancer, the treatment, and why he's not done with baseball yet.

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May 22, 20261:12:37

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"From MLB Pitcher To Cancer Diagnosis To Comeback | David Hess" is an episode of The Tread Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 18 min. Published April 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: April 2, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 18 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Tread Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Tread Podcast covers baseball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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