Steve Klimek is a Minor League Pitcher who has played for the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles organizations. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2015 out of St. Bonaventure University. Currently Steve is a free agent. Steve has also worked with the Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA).
The news in baseball the last week was the announcement of a Minor League Union in baseball. Steve provides great insight in to not just how the MLBPA works, but what this new deal will mean for Minor League Baseball players.
In addition, we touch on the new rule changes, our own experiences while playing professional baseball, where the game of baseball is going, and much more. ENJOY
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Chapters:
0:00 Episode Explanation
1:16 Intro w/ Steve Klimek & Background
8:59 Explaining How The MLBPA Works
14:15 The MILB Union Deal
21:25 Minor League Stories, Perspective & Realities
34:32 The New Payment Structures, NIL & What It Means For MILB
42:36 New Rule Changes, Testing Ground of MILB, Next Step
58:40 Quick Hitters & Wrapping Up
