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IOTB With Texas A&M Baseball Star Bear Harrison

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Bear Harrison reveals his real name isn't Bear and shares how he got the nickname as a catcher.
The episode begins with host Jim Cross introducing Bear Harrison, a Texas A&M baseball player. Bear explains that his real name is Connor, and he got the nickname 'Bear' as a catcher. He discusses his background from Northern California, where his brother Kyle plays for the San Francisco Giants, and how he was connected to MLB player Blake Burke through family friendships. Bear talks about his high school, Daly South High School, known for producing athletes like Brent Berry and Maurice Jones-Drew. He details his decision to transfer from St. Mary's to Texas A&M, citing coaches Mike Early and Caleb Longley's development track record and the southern hospitality in Texas. Bear describes joining a Texas A&M team that recently played in the College World Series, catching pitchers like Justin Lampkin and Ryan Prager. He addresses the team's early-season hitting struggles and injuries, including the loss of leadoff hitter Gavin Grohovac, emphasizing a 'next man up' mentality. The host and Bear discuss upcoming SEC play against Alabama and standout player Justin LeBron. The episode concludes with a 'this or that' game where Bear chooses night owl over early bird, chewing gum over sunflower seeds, Texas food over California, and a beach vacation over a mountain retreat. He also shares his bucket list sporting event as Game 7 of the World Series. Bear encourages fans to support the team and avoid social media negativity.

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A relaxed Texas A&M baseball conversation about a young catcher, team culture, and the steady work behind an early chance.

Bear Harrison comes in through the story behind his nickname, then settles into a Texas A&M baseball conversation about fitting in, earning trust, and learning quickly.

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Hear Bear Harrison unpack the nickname, life behind the dish, and a fall game with 8,800 people in the stands.

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