3x MLB All-Star Brandon Phillips discusses his career and ownership of the Texas Smoke franchise

Today"s guest, Brandon Phillips, boasts an illustrious MLB career. He is a 3-time All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove winner, a Silver Slugger awardee, and has achieved over 2,000 career hits along with 200 career home runs. Brandon, and his partner, All Elite Wrestler (AEW) former champion Jade Gargill, co-owns the Texas Smoke, the fourth franchise of Women"s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) based in Austin, Texas. Impressively, the Texas Smoke secured the inaugural championship of the women"s professional fast pitch league. In our conversation, we discuss the Texas Smoke and Brandon"s passion for elevating women"s sports. We explore his personal journey in baseball and the game"s evolution. Emphasis is given to the progression of the sport, where the focus now lies more on rules, regulations, and strategy rather than solely on inherent talent. Brandon offers insights into the current nuances of baseball and how teams today strategize to scout promising talent.