Vinnie Pasquantino’s Inspiring Journey To MLB, Friendship with Bobby Witt Jr & Royals Stories

Kansas City Royals 1st basemen Vinnie Pasquantino joins the boys on Diggin' Deep! Vinnie shares his journey to the big leagues, from the challenges of injuries that almost derailed his career to the exciting moments that defined his path. He reflects on his high school and college days, including a back injury that led him to rethink his future while balancing a job flipping burgers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vinnie discusses his first big league camp in 2022 and the unique experiences of playoff baseball. He explains why he's proud of having earned every opportunity he's received and how he applies analytics to elevate his game. Vinnie also talks about his budding friendship with Bobby Witt Jr, who might not be the best at Call of Duty 😂 We'll also explore the Royals' current standing, the importance of team dinners, and Vinnie's role in fostering a positive clubhouse culture. He shares touching moments about teammate support and why these bonds are crucial for success on and off the field. Vinnie also gives his thoughts on fantasy football, the camaraderie of road trips, and potentiall becoming the mic guy! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Vinnie Pasquantino joins Diggin' Deep! 00:50 - Vinnie's Journey to the Big Leagues 06:40 - The Problem with Analytics & Vinnie's Sac Fly beef 13:05 - Vinnie's playoffs experience 17:09 - Jac Caglianone coming up with the Royals and 19:03 - Relationship with Bobby Witt Jr 24:38 - Team Dinners and Bonding Outside the Field 27:46 - Balancing Leadership and Player Roles 31:34 - Vinnie got cut from his High School Basketball team 33:10 - Who is the Mic Guy? 35:43 - Card Games Played on the Plane 39:46 - Fantasy Football in the Locker Room 42:05 - Best Veteran Players in Baseball 46:02 - Vinnie's World Baseball Classic Experience & Future 48:45 - Losing ALDS to Yankees & Playoff baseball experience 54:00 - Is the K a Hitter's Paradise? 58:04 - 2014 & 2015 World Series Reunions 1:03:27 - Making his own legacy