Episode 20 -- Chris Cron

Chris Cron is one of just 17 people who have played Major League Baseball and been the father of not just one, but two sons who have also reached the major leagues. 

In Episode 23 of the “Life Around the Seams” podcast, we explore the career of Chris from minor league towns in the 1980s to his MLB debut for his hometown California Angels, what led to him playing golf with basketball legend Michael Jordan, and why the third time was the charm with his immediate transition to coaching baseball.

Then we delve into how sons C.J. and Kevin grew up around the ballpark in the minor league towns where Chris managed, the year both were drafted within the initial three rounds, Chris’ dramatic trip from another country to see C.J’s MLB debut, and how taking the job as Reno Aces manager in 2019 allowed Chris to manage his own son and deliver the news that brought two large humans to tears.