Podcast Interview of Former MLB St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Mitch Harris

In this episode, Pete interviews former St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mitch Harris, exploring his historic journey as the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to reach the Major Leagues since 1921. Pete guides listeners through Harris’s remarkable five-year active-duty service as a Navy Lieutenant, including his legendary stories of keeping his arm sharp by throwing on moving flight decks at sea. The conversation dives deep into Harris’s pitching mechanics, his strict preparation protocols, and exactly what it felt like to take the mound for his intense 2015 Major League debut with the Cardinals. Finally, Harris tells listeners about an achievement recognized by MLB that earned him the prestigious Tony Conigliaro Award before injuries ultimately cut his career short.