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Live Chat With Former MLB Pitcher Josh Lindblom
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Josh Lindblom
11:30
Hey everyone! I look forward to spending the next hour or so with you all. Feel free to ask anything. In addition to playing a little baseball during my life, I'm a mediocre youth basketball coach, a rookie little league president, and an above-average cook on the Blackstone grill. Ask away!
Baseball is Life
11:30
Josh thanks for taking the time to chat with us! When you played in Korea, what was your favorite memory of playing?
Josh Lindblom
11:31
The baseball memories were fantastic. Winning the Korean series and winning the MVP was memorable. But the best was watching my kids grow up in a foreign country!
Max C
11:31
Josh with the new pitch clock in place, how do you think it will effect the stamina of a pitcher with them having to spend more energy to get the ball out quicker?
Josh Lindblom
11:32
I knew there would be some questions on the pitch clock. Honestly, I did not notice much difference from a stamina standpoint. There were times with runners on when you could get a little winded since you didn't have the time to rest and slow the game down.

Early on the advantage will be pitcher.
Nick
11:32
What was your favorite team to play for?
Josh Lindblom
11:33
All of them were great and played an instrumental role in developing me as a player. There is something special about making it to the big leagues with the team that drafted you though. So the Dodgers might stick out for that reason.
Sergio Andrade
11:33
While you were with the Dodgers, you probably got the chance to meet the late great Vin Scully… Do you have a memory that sticks out in your mind about Vin and when you first met him?
Josh Lindblom
11:34
Vin was a great man! I still can hear his voice announcing my name over the radio for my debut, "The big right-hander from Lafayette, Indiana..."
baseball fan
11:34
No real question, I read an article on Fansided about you and your leadership role with the Brewers Triple A team last year. Made me a fan of yours moving forward. Congrats on your retirement and new role with the team
Josh Lindblom
11:36
Thank you! I appreciate you saying that. It was a fun team with a lot of potential. As you progress in your career, you see your role begin to change from performing to passing the torch. I had a lot of good role models who helped me and I felt obligated and responsible to honor them.
Mac
11:36
Toughest hitter you faced in Korea?
Josh Lindblom
11:36
Lots of great hitters there. Lee Seung-yeop, "The Lion King," always gave me trouble. Probably the best hitter in the history of the KBO.
matt m
11:37
How much pressure did you feel going onto the Phillies in 2012 when they were a team in NEED of a big reliever?
Josh Lindblom
11:39
Being traded is not easy mentally. That is one aspect of the game that people might not understand. Players are leaving somewhere comfortable and thrown into chaos.

There was a lot of pressure when I walked into the clubhouse on the road in Washington after the trade. There was a room with potential hall-of-famers and I was expected to get the ball to Papelbon.
Guest
11:39
Who was your favorite teammate?
Josh Lindblom
11:39
Hoping this isn't from a former teammate so I get the answer wrong and get in trouble :).
11:40
Three pop into my head right off the bat Jamey Wright, Juan Pierre, and Derek Lowe.
JT
11:40
Hi Josh, what was your favorite road city in the US and your favorite in South Korea?
Josh Lindblom
11:41
I always loved going to Seoul. Daejon had some of the best french toast I have ever had in my life though!
Lindblom Fan
11:41
I remember wanting the Astros to sign you in 2021. What is the FA process like for players?
Josh Lindblom
11:41
The FA process was CRAZY. I remember meeting in person with the teams and I called my wife and told her I felt like I was on an 8-hour episode of Shark Tank.
Guest
11:41
Hi Josh I am a big Boiler fan and date a lady from your favorite local pizza place. Do you see any current Boilers making it in the Pros?
Josh Lindblom
11:43
Bruno's?!?!

After I finish up this chat, I am heading over to watch live batting practice at Purdue. I know they have some good arms and bats on the team this year. I haven't watched them play in person yet though.
Dodgerskingsfan
11:43
Which pitchers or people in the dodger organization had the most influence on you in your career?
Josh Lindblom
11:44
Kenny Howell, Rick Honeycut, Aaron Sele, Raffy Chavez, Charlie Hough, Glenn Dishman. The list goes on and on. The Dodgers did a great job of surrounding us with the best resources when we were coming up through the minor leagues.
Brian
11:44
Congrats on a great career and moving into your new role in player development. What will you be doing in that role and will we see you in a front office some day
Josh Lindblom
11:46
Thank you! I will primarily be working with the upper-level minor leagues (AA, AAA). I'll be involved in some of the development plans, helping guys with the transition between levels, and just being a resource for them to bounce stuff off of.

I am not sure about the future. I think I want to be in baseball, just not sure what capacity.
Rob
11:46
What were your favorite stadiums to pitch in or visit - MLB, MiLB, overseas?
Josh Lindblom
11:46
In Korea, Jamsil Stadium in Seoul and Sajik Stadium in Busan.

In the US, I always enjoyed playing close to home in Indiana since family could come watch.
Guest
11:46
Twins fan here. Did you ever face Park Byung-ho when in the KBO?
Josh Lindblom
11:47
I faced him A LOT! Great hitter but an even better person.
Tony
11:47
Thanks for the time Josh! Do you play any other sports now? Softball, golf? What's your ideal retirement going to look like?
Josh Lindblom
11:48
Right now retirement looks like being with my kids. I am an unpaid Uber driver currently shuttling them around. Helping coach all of their teams fills out most of my nights.
Mitch
11:48
Hi Josh! Big Brewers fan here, congrats on a great career and thank you for everything you did for the organization. What did you enjoy most about Milwaukee and who were some of your favorite teammates during your time there?
Josh Lindblom
11:49
Thanks for the question, Mitch. I would have to say the best thing about the organization is the people. From top to bottom, the people set the organization and city apart.

Too many teammates to mention here. All great guys
Chatch
11:49
How's your Korean?
Josh Lindblom
11:50
I can read and understand way better than speak. Vocab needs some work.
frank the tank
11:50
how is international baseball different from american baseball?
Josh Lindblom
11:51
I would say the biggest difference is depth. You are drawing from a smaller talent pool so teams don't have much depth. Once you get into a bench the talent level begins to drop.
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