Thursday Apr 14, 2022
The improbable journey of 30-year-old rookie Tanner Banks
One of the best early stories of the baseball season is about White Sox pitcher Tanner Banks who finally made it to the major leagues at 30-years-old. Chuck Garfien speaks with Banks about his long journey to the majors and why he never gave up on his ultimate dream. Banks tells stories about how he learned he made the team, striking out the side against the Tigers in his debut, and more.
(4:00) - Tanner on what kept him going after so many years in the minors
(9:42) - Tanner describes how and when he found out he made the big leagues
(15:30) - Making The Show, Tanner's first game in Detroit
(21:48) - Has it settled in yet that he's finally in the majors