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Ep #7 – Uncaged with Mitch Harris | The Navy Officer Who Made Baseball History

This week on Uncaged – The John Rocker Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Harris—former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Naval officer, and the only U.S. Naval Academy graduate to reach the Major Leagues in 100 years. From serving on warships to standing on a Major League mound, Mitch’s story sounds like a movie—because it nearly became one. He opens up about: How a Navy recruiter accidentally discovered him on a high-school baseball field Serving 4 years, 8 months, and 8 days in active duty before ever throwing a pro pitch Firing missiles at drug traffickers and running operations across 30 countries Training on the deck of a warship just to keep his dream alive Returning home to chase the big-league dream at 28 years old Getting called up by the Cardinals and striking out his first hitter in the show Writing My Father’s War — the truth behind his toughest battles on and off the field Surviving divorce, depression, and finding purpose beyond the game ⚾ This isn’t just a baseball story. It’s about grit, redemption, and the price of chasing two impossible dreams — serving your country and making the Majors. ⏱️ Best Moments: (00:45) – How a Navy Coach Discovered Him by Chance (08:15) – Signing His 2-for-7 Contract & Committing to Serve (15:00) – Weapons Officer on a Warship & Intercepting Drug Runners (21:20) – Long-Tossing Baseballs off a Ship in the Persian Gulf (27:55) – From 83 mph to 95 mph — The Comeback of a Lifetime (31:10) – First MLB Strikeout vs Milwaukee Brewers (40:20) – The Book My Father’s War and the Story Hollywood Wanted to Tell (42:17) – Losing Everything & Finding Strength in Rock Bottom (44:50) – His Tattoo and the Quote That Saved His Life (46:05) – How He Went from Navy Officer to Wealth Manager 🔥 If you love baseball, the military, or stories of sheer perseverance — this one hits deep. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes of grit, heroes, and unfiltered truth. 👍 Like, share & comment to spread the mission. 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a beat from Uncaged. #MitchHarris #UncagedPodcast #USNavy #BaseballStories #Cardinals #Veteran #MyFathersWar #JohnRocker #MilitaryHeroes #MajorLeagueBaseball