Mark Gubicza, Angels color commentator and former KC Royals pitching great.
May 3, 2012
Hosted by Jim Leyritz
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Episode Description
Join Jim “The King” Leyritz as this weeks first guest is Mark Gubicza, former KC Royals pitcher whose 14 year big league career earned him a spot in Kansas City’s Hall of Fame along with a World Championship in 1985. Mark is now the Angels color commentator. Tune in to hear who else joins “The King” this week.
The Kings Corner – Talking Baseball
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The Kings Corner will consist of the current state of major league baseball, in-season days’ events, off-season trades and rumors, post-season, and other baseball-related topics. Our show will also consist of interviews with past and present baseball players, as well as other high-profile guests with diversified backgrounds and experience. You will be entertained and informed on subjects that only a former clutch player with post-season success has access to and knowledge of.
Jim Leyritz
Jim Leyritz is a former MLB catcher, infielder, designated hitter and World Series champion with the New York Yankees from 1990 to 1996, and 1999 to 2000. THE KING is best known for hitting numerous postseason, playoff and World Series home runs that either won, tied or changed the momentum of several series. Jim is widely considered one of the greatest clutch players of his era. He is a savvy sports motivational speaker and is experienced in both television and radio broadcasting. He has worked for ESPN and hosted his own radio show on MLB.com from 2004 to 2007. His on air approach is considered forthright, sometimes brutally honest, and somewhat controversial. His vast relationships and respect garnered from today’s players allows Jim to delve into topics that the average interviewer could not. Jim is constantly in the public eye and spends his time doing motivational speaking, personal appearances, VIP Meet-and-Greets, corporate and fundraising golf events, Christian causes and youth baseball clinics and camps. There is no topic that Jim won’t take on.