The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 - 1506 Live From Arizona at The World Baseball Classic, Adam Schefter, Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, David Ross, Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh, Scott Boras
Mar 2, 2026
Scott Boras, powerhouse agent shaping MLB contracts. Paul Skenes, top pitching prospect and Team USA ace. Bryce Harper, former NL MVP and swagger-filled outfielder. Aaron Judge, Yankees captain and USA leader. They talk WBC preparation, team chemistry, leadership, pitching tactics, contract/CBA dynamics, and the global growth of baseball in short, punchy conversations.
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Own The Moment To Calm Big Spot Pressure
- Own the moment: Bryce Harper told Aaron Judge to 'own the moment' in big spots to prevent pressure from controlling performance.
- Use simple mental cues on-deck to visualize the pitcher and keep breathing techniques to stay calm.
Accelerate Your Ramp For International Tournaments
- Aaron Judge tailored his offseason to prepare for WBC by accelerating his normal ramp-up instead of taking long rest.
- He took two weeks off after season then resumed throwing earlier so he'd peak by early March for Team USA.
How A Bus Conversation Helped Recruit Logan Webb
- Pat McAfee recounted meeting David Ross and Logan Webb on a bus at Ryman Auditorium where Ross convinced Webb to join Team USA.
- Ross later texted Webb and sealed his commitment; McAfee posted an Easter-egg selfie tied to Webb's announcement.