Gabriel Rincones Jr
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Gabe Rincones Jr (@GaBeRincones) is the son of former Seattle Mariners Pitcher Gabriel Rincones Sr, he just been drafted for the 2nd time. Gabe tells us about the emotions of draft day and ultimately declining an offer, only to be drafted again in 2022 in the 3rd round by the Phillies.  We touch on leaving Venezuela for Glenrothes in Fife and how baseball was his dream and how his family helped him on his way. to achieve this goal, we also talk about what's illegal to import to the USA from Scotland, peanut butter without jelly? Who's better, him or his dad? what his mates from primary school think about him being drafted, Memories of the 2021 European championships with the GB u23s, How he's been able to handle such an incredible journey and what lessons would he pass on to young GB players about following their dreams and "making it" from here in the UK, how important his faith is and much more.  thanks to Jason Derr and Drew Spencer for the additional questions.
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