Mike Soroka: Mental Resilience, Setbacks & the Journey Back to MLB
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Season 2, Episode 7 of Conversations with Hyung Cho features Mike Soroka — Canadian MLB pitcher for the Washington Nationals.From making his big-league debut at 20 with the Atlanta Braves to enduring multiple injuries and two lost seasons, Mike's path has been one of extreme highs and frustrating setbacks. But through it all, his mindset, discipline, and love for the game never wavered.In this episode, we talk about the grind of rehab, what it takes to stay mentally strong, and how his time with Greg Hamilton, Chris Reitsma, and Baseball Canada helped shape him into the pitcher — and person — he is today.This is a story of perseverance, humility, and rising again after everything falls apart.---What You’ll Hear:-Life on the Junior National Team under Greg Hamilton-Learning from MLB mentors like Reitsma-The emotional toll of back-to-back Achilles injuries-Getting traded and adjusting to new clubs-Washington Nationals' next-gen talent-Advice for anyone on the comeback trail
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