
JOEY LUCCHESI On Breaking Into MLB, Pitching Philosophy & Inventing The ‘Churve’
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Episode · 49:22 · Aug 13, 2025
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Joey Lucchesi joins the show and talks about his path to the big leagues, his time in San Diego, and the lessons he picked up from veterans like Eric Hosmer. From throwing up during early workouts to establishing a consistent routine, Joey opens up about the grind behind making it in MLB. He shares stories about joining new organizations, growing up a Bay Area sports fan, and the challenge of navigating analytics-driven development. Joey dives deep into pitching—discussing deception vs. velocity, command over hype, and the creation of his signature pitch, the "Churve." He talks about the influence of fatherhood on his mindset, how Hosmer helped him focus on body work, and why understanding hitters’ tendencies is more important than ever. Whether it's squaring off against Paul Goldschmidt or dealing with big league brawls, Joey reflects on the highs, the challenges, and what it means to be a good teammate.-------------------------HostsEric Hosmer / @hosmer305Mike Moustakas /@moosetacos8Peter Moylan / @petermoylanJustin Su'a / @justinsuaInteract with the Diggin' Deep Crew on:Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / TikTokAdvertising & Partnership inquiries: diggindeep@moonballmedia.coma MoonBall Media Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49m 22s · Aug 13, 2025
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