#018 KACIE HOSMER, MIKE MOUSTAKAS Father's Day Special; MLB Spouse Support; Parenthood Effect on Players

Diggin Deep Podcast

Special guests Kacie Hosmer (formerly McDonnell, Eric’s wife) and Mike Moustakas (2015 World Series champ, Eric’s former teammate) join this Father’s Day special episode where they open up about the profound impact family has on their lives and baseball careers. Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas share how becoming fathers transformed their perspectives, helping them to leave the stresses of the field at the stadium, and focus on the joy their children bring when they walk through their door at home. They discuss the vital support their spouses provide, often balancing the incredible demands of the game while maintaining a positive home environment.

Kacie offers unique insights into the life of a baseball spouse, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs that come with constant moves and the unpredictability of professional sports. The trio discusses how their deep bonds and mutual support were crucial during their time with the Kansas City Royals, contributing to the team’s World Series success. Host Justin Su'a contributes to the conversation as a father himself, involved in sports business, and raising his kids who are in the entertainment business, emphasizing the importance of communication and mental resilience in maintaining strong family relationships amidst the chaos of a professional sports career. This episode is a celebration of family, teamwork, and the extraordinary strength it takes to thrive both on and off the field.

Mike Moustakas recounts the moment of being traded mid-season from the Rockies to the Angels, leaving his wife Stephanie to manage their four children and pack up their life. Eric Hosmer shares the chaos of moving from Boston to Chicago while Kacie was pregnant (after being traded from the Red Sox to the Cubs, highlighting the incredible support she provided. Kacie reflects on the challenges of transitioning from a young girlfriend in Kansas City to Eric's fiancé in San Diego with the Padres, emphasizing the importance of the friendships and support networks formed along the way. Justin Su'a contributes by sharing a poignant story about a player who found his performance greatly improved by watching videos of his kids before games, underscoring the power of family to provide perspective and motivation. These personal anecdotes bring to life the unique challenges and rewards of balancing family with a professional sports career, and humanizing professional baseball players seen competing on TV.

Guest

Kacie Hosmer / @kaciehosmer

Hosts

Eric Hosmer / @hosmer305

Justin Su'a / @justinsua

Mike Moustakas /

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