Episode 23

Drew Beam Dominates the Diamond

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About this Episode

Tennessee Baseball Pitcher Drew Beam opens with appreciation for the opportunities he’s earned after overcoming major curveballs in his first two seasons. Since dealing with Covid his freshman year and suffering from a serious injury last season, he’s climbed to Sunday Starter and been selected to play on several honorable teams including the NCBWA Preseason All-American 1st team. Drew shares the reason he wears a purple glove at each game and explains how Spinal Muscular Atrophy has impacted his younger sister’s life. The anchor pitcher talks about the supportive dynamic he has with fellow pitchers, Dollander and Burns. An intentional athlete, he details the power of observation from the dugout and his strategy of adjusting his pitch to each hitter’s strengths and weaknesses. The Tennessee native talks about his upbringing and how coming from a family that bleeds orange made his college decision easy. Drew shares what made the Texas A&M sweep personal, why he prefers road games and how he wants fans, friends and teammates to view him. He shares the approach and skills he learned while playing football that give him a competitive advantage on the diamond. Finally, Drew talks about his hobbies, heavy metal favorites and goals for this season.

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