Tuesday Mar 23, 2021

Why White Sox catcher Zack Collins thinks he belongs on Opening Day roster

Zack Collins speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the competition for the White Sox backup-catcher job and why he believes it would be a mistake for the team to leave him off its Opening Day roster. He explains how he's become a better hitter and catcher, the challenge and pressure of being a part-time player in the big leagues, the White Sox pitcher who has surprised him the most in camp, and more.

(3:38) - Collins discusses his attitude and intention of making the Opening Day roster

(7:40) - How he's grown as a catcher, the hurdles he's faced in the majors

(15:00) - What it would mean to make the Opening Day roster

(27:30) - Learning the pitchers on the staff and which pitcher has surprised him the most

(30:30) - The feeling inside the White Sox clubhouse and why confidence is high about the 2021 season

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