Short and to the Point: Eduardo Pérez on Craig Counsell, media changes, Shohei Ohtani, and more

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball analyst Eduardo Pérez. Jessica and Eduardo discuss a wide range of topics including Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs, Eduardo’s thoughts on the media when he was a player compared to being a commentator, Shohei Ohtani’s massive contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and more.

Here’s the full breakdown.

• 2:26: Welcome Eduardo Pérez to Short and to the Point
• 2:54: Adjusting to changes in the game as a player turned broadcaster
• 6:52: Mentality of progressing through baseball
• 8:48: Being an extension of the Latino community through broadcasting
• 11:12: Interview style
• 12:59: Dealing with media as a player compared to being in media
• 15:33: Speed of reporting news over the years
• 17:13: Cubs/Rangers on ESPN Opening Day
• 19:45: Managers getting paid
• 21:12: How can a manager be a difference maker?
• 24:12: Observing to see if a manger is struggling to get control of clubhouse
• 27:45: Shohei Ohtani
• 29:51: Would Eduardo someday become a coach or manager?

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