In this wide-ranging interview, we sit down with Jayson Werth, former MLB All-Star, World Series champion, Washington Nationals Ring of Honor inductee, and owner of Icon Racing for an engaging conversation about his professional baseball journey and finding a passion for horse racing after retirement. From his college recruitment and early days as a top prospect to his unforgettable championship run with the Phillies, Jayson shares behind-the-scenes stories from his baseball career, his competitive drive, and how he’s finding meaning and purpose in horse racing after stepping away from baseball.
We dig into:
- the competitive drive instilled in him by a family full of world-class athletes
- his exuberance for the sports of kings, a Belmont victory, and his recent experience at the Kentucky Derby as the owner of Flying Mohawk
- his recruitment to the University of Georgia and running a 40 that left Coach Mark Richt salivating at his football potential
- professional wrestler Edge being his long-list twin
- wisdom from his former manager Charlie Manuel
This is a conversation you do not want to miss.
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