Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
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Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
Jose Reyes Talks Brotherhood with David Wright and Excitement for Alumni Game
Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz
18 minutes
4 months ago
Jose Reyes Talks Brotherhood with David Wright and Excitement for Alumni Game
Join us for an unfiltered, unforgettable conversation with New York Mets legend Jose Reyes, as he dives deep into his iconic MLB career, life after baseball, and the passion that fueled him from the Dominican Republic to Shea Stadium glory.
🔥 In this exclusive interview:⚾ Reyes opens up about his first big league hit, the pressure of playing in New York, and memories of the 2006 postseason.🎤 He shares why learning English mattered so much to him—and why he challenges young Latino players to do the same.🚀 Plus: Stories of leading off with a home run, unforgettable cycles, cigars, whiskey, and life beyond the game.
Whether you’re a die-hard Mets fan or love behind-the-scenes baseball stories, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and inspiration.
👉 Hit Subscribe for more in-depth interviews with baseball’s biggest names!💬 Drop a comment: What’s your favorite Jose Reyes moment?
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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Getting ready for 2025 alumni game01:02 – Learning English and doing interviews without an interpreter02:16 – Why players must learn English to succeed in MLB03:01 – Overcoming fear of speaking English publicly04:15 – Coming up with David Wright and early Mets memories05:13 – Favorite home runs and moments vs. Phillies and Cardinals06:03 – Reflecting on the 2006 postseason and Game 7 heartbreak07:00 – Reyes on striking out and the ups and downs of baseball07:37 – Wanting his daughter to see him play08:19 – Carlos Delgado memories and Hall of Fame thoughts08:58 – Broadcasting career and talking baseball on TV09:43 – Evaluating Juan Soto and the pressures of New York10:19 – The grind of switch-hitting in MLB11:08 – Retired life and rediscovering old memories12:19 – Clinching the playoffs and his first MLB hit13:05 – What it takes to play in New York as a homegrown Met13:34 – Spending time in the Dominican Republic14:40 – Celebrating teammates and staying connected15:00 – Cigar business and new product collaborations16:17 – Launching a whiskey brand and life after baseball17:07 – Staying busy to avoid boredom in retirement17:38 – Volleyball with his kids and reflecting on his legacy18:51 – Signing off with love and gratitude
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Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz
Mets PR Legend of 40 years and current V.P. of alumni relations and team historian, Jay Horwitz, talks to some of the most interesting people he can find.
Amazin’ Conversations is a weekly opportunity for listeners to not only hear stories from Mets alumni you would never get anywhere else, but interviews with some incredible people outside the world of baseball.
