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Under the Halo Podcast: Trey Mancini’s Triumphant MLB Return
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1,043 days removed from Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini reprised his role as a Big Leaguer in dramatic fashion as he recorded a hit and an RBI in his first at-bat for the Angels.
In the latest episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball, Mancini sits down with host Trent Rush to discuss his return to baseball’s highest level through defeating cancer and never giving up on his career. Catch the Under the Halo Podcast with Trent Rush for in-depth interviews with Angels players, coaches, and other members of the Angels family. Watch the podcast here at youtube.com/angels or listen at angels.com/fans, on the AM830 app, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode Time Stamps:
00:30 - Proper way to make a sandwich with Mancini Peppers
1:27 - Mancini’s hot takes
3:59 - Toughest part of being a dad
4:50 - First game in 1,043 days since his last Major League appearance
6:20 - Video Review: Mancini’s first at-bat, first RBI as an Angel
8:02 - What made you think your career was done?
8:59 - Managing knowing you still had ability but your career might not restart
10:07 - Relationship with Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson
11:11 - Mentally and physically rebuilding his career after beating cancer
14:29 - What helped you regain confidence?
15:05 - Powerful experiences with people going through cancer battles
16:02 - Not making Angels Opening Day roster and fighting to get called up
17:53 - Extra appreciation being in the Majors after battling in MiLB
19:26 - Growing up in Central Florida and dreaming to make the Bigs
20:14 - First time realizing there was a chance to play pro ball
21:08 - Choosing Notre Dame over getting drafted
22:13 - Notre Dame Football fandom
23:58 - The Mancini Family
25:16 - How your world changes when you receive a cancer diagnosis
26:41 - What are you hoping to bring to the Angels this season?
27:23 - Special time playing for the Angels
28:02 - Leadership responsibility being on this team
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