065: Susana Lluch - Mom of Blue Jays Rookie Sensation Alek Manoah
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11/12/21 • 48 min
You may remember Susana Lluch as the proud, emotional mom cheering on her son Alek Manoah during his major league debut as a starting pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this year. If not, check out that video here!
Susana has such a positive, enchanting personality and we thoroughly enjoyed being able to speak with her about that emotional day and what it was like raising 2 professional baseball players. (Alek's brother, Erik Manoah, is an up-and-coming pitcher in the Twins organization.)
She talks about how competitive the brothers were as children and how that relationship has evolved for them as adults. Plus, she takes us through what her sons did to train and make sure they didn't lose a year in 2020 by opening their business, Manoah Driven.
Susana talks about her own experience with baseball/softball, and how she was secretly able to play ball as a child.
Then she explains when she noticed a special baseball talent in Erik and Alek and what she did to help support their dreams. Susana also discusses her personal superstition when her sons are pitching.
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You may remember Susana Lluch as the proud, emotional mom cheering on her son Alek Manoah during his major league debut as a starting pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this year. If not, check out that video here!
Susana has such a positive, enchanting personality and we thoroughly enjoyed being able to speak with her about that emotional day and what it was like raising 2 professional baseball players. (Alek's brother, Erik Manoah, is an up-and-coming pitcher in the Twins organization.)
She talks about how competitive the brothers were as children and how that relationship has evolved for them as adults. Plus, she takes us through what her sons did to train and make sure they didn't lose a year in 2020 by opening their business, Manoah Driven.
Susana talks about her own experience with baseball/softball, and how she was secretly able to play ball as a child.
Then she explains when she noticed a special baseball talent in Erik and Alek and what she did to help support their dreams. Susana also discusses her personal superstition when her sons are pitching.
Follow Moms and Baseball:
- Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball
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Listeners will receive 10% off any Mambe product by using the discount code "MOMSANDBASEBALL"
Mambe Hooded Waterproof Blankets:
- 100% waterproof/windproof
- Heat-reflective lining
- Include a fleece-lined hood and snaps so you can wear it like a poncho
- Wrap you from head to toe!
- Made in the USA
- Are the warmest, coziest blanket you will find, and were well-loved by Diana and Stephanie long before the podcast existed :)
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Mambe Hooded Waterproof Blankets:
- 100% waterproof/windproof
- Heat-reflective lining
- Include a fleece-lined hood and snaps so you can wear it like a poncho
- Wrap you from head to toe!
- Made in the USA
- Are the warmest, coziest blanket you will find, and were well-loved by Diana and Stephanie long before the podcast existed :)
AFFILIATE LINK: https://mambeblankets.com?aff=13
Mambe Waterproof BlanketsUse the discount code "MOMSANDBASEBALL" to get 10% off any MAMBE products
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Today we are joined by guest Celine Farner. Celine is mother to Lucas Farner, shortstop for the Little League World Series champs from Taylor North Little League in Michigan.
Celine discusses the journey to the LLWS in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and talks about the strict COVID-19 protocols—including how long parents had to go without seeing their kids!
Plus we talk about all the experiences the Little League World Series champs have been offered. We also compare and contrast Little League to travel baseball and discuss how the Taylor North players were able to balance the two teams.
Correction: Teams were given 250 tickets to Williamsport, not 50.
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