The father-son combo of Larry Sheets and Gavin Sheets
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
Baseball is in the blood for Gavin Sheets and his dad Larry Sheets, who was a power hitter in the majors for 8 seasons. Chuck Garfien speaks with both of them about Gavin's journey to the major leagues, how Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr coached Gavin during the pandemic last year, the excitement of going home to Baltimore this weekend to play against the Orioles, and more.
(2:45) - Gavin on being the son of a major league player
(9:00) - Fulfilling a legacy, Gavin on stepping in his dad's cleats and becoming a pro player
(17:00) - Larry Sheets discusses being teammates with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.
(24:20) - Gavin describes what it was like hitting his first major league home run
(31:00) - Gavin on gaining trust from Tony La Russa