The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez
The Open Exchange Podcast shares real conversations with people from different backgrounds who have something meaningful to say. Paul Martinez hosts each episode with curiosity and honesty, asking questions that lead to deeper stories and personal truths. Guests include creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday individuals who talk about growth, failure, faith, identity, and discipline. Episodes capture honest moments, unexpected lessons, and practical takeaways without forcing a narrative. The focus is on connection, reflection, and the value of listening to someone’s journey without rushing past the details.
The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez
He Wasn’t Supposed to Make It — Now He’s in the Washington Nationals Bullpen
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Drew Rossi went from closing out a college championship game to chasing his dream in independent baseball, to becoming the bullpen catcher for the Washington Nationals. In this conversation, Drew opens up about the mindset that kept him going through setbacks, the lessons baseball teaches about life, and how he found his place in the big leagues without ever stepping into the batter’s box as a player.
We talk about resilience, growth, learning to value the process over the outcome, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or someone navigating a career pivot, this episode delivers powerful takeaways about staying ready and embracing the unconventional path.
Listen in for stories of:
Closing out a championship with the game on the line
Grinding through independent ball and scouting
The moment he got the call to join an MLB team
How failure can fuel your biggest breakthroughs
Chapters:
00:00 – Opening memories: College championship game
02:00 – Mindset in big moments
05:05 – Lessons baseball teaches about life
09:07 – Detaching from outcomes & loving the process
10:30 – Journey through independent baseball
12:40 – Signing with the Washington Nationals
16:19 – Transitioning from playing to coaching
21:09 – Lessons in humility & growth
28:35 – Striving for excellence every day
31:11 – Learning to throw left-handed to add value
33:15 – Loving what you do & believing you can
34:45 – Moving into the MLB bullpen catcher role
40:14 – The importance of mentorship in baseball
45:05 – How faith shapes the journey
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