HOUR 3 - Konnor Griffin, Matt Capps, Hannah Mears

Pirates 2024 1st round pick Konnor Griffin joined the show. Konnor said he played 3 sports in high school – football and basketball along with baseball. Konnor said he had a love for all 3 sports, but baseball ultimately won out. What positions did Konnor play in football and hoops? Konnor comped himself to DK Metcalf as a football player. Konnor talked about what gets his body in game shape. Konnor said Henry Davis is often the first guy in the room every day. Konnor said Ronald Acuna, who is 27-years-old, is the player he watched the most growing up. Former Pirates pitcher, turned broadcaster Matt Capps joined the show. He told some stories about living with Nyjer Morgan during their time in Pittsburgh. Capper can’t believe that Chris has never had Taco Bell. What was the Capps cheat meal and what was on the strict diet when he was playing? Matt said he was starving last night and got some pizza and wings after the game. Matt was talking about some of his best friends during his playing days in Pittsburgh. The guys asked Matt about getting in the mindset of being a closer and the difficulties it can bring to waiting all game to pitch. Matt talked about road ballparks and nastiest fans he dealt with. SportsNet Pittsburgh in-game host Hannah Mears joined the show. Poni called out Hannah for thinking Drew Allar will be a good NFL QB. Hannah said she does still have a love for Penn State football. Hannah talked about her love for sports and how she got the kick to be a broadcaster. Hannah is missed producing the Nightly Sports Call because our guy Rich Walsh needs reigned in. The guys asked Hannah and Donny about high school rivalries in Westmoreland County – both agreed that they hated Hempfield. The guys asked Hannah about her dad getting her into sports.