Don Mattingly just joined the Philadelphia Phillies as their bench coach, his son Preston is the General Manager! Is This A Great Game, Or What?? We love fathers and sons.
Don Mattingly just took a job that lets him work alongside his son, so we couldn’t think of a better guest to have on. Oh—and he also happens to be one of Tim’s favorite players to cover back in the day.
We cover everything from fishing for 200-pound fish to talking hitting with Ted Williams, plus a shared love of country music and Don’s questionable knowledge of Lou Gehrig. Widely known as one of the best guys in the game, Mattingly has done it all. From managing the Marlins and Dodgers to serving as bench coach for the Blue Jays—and now the Phillies—whether he’s playing, coaching, or managing, he’s always got stories to tell.
We loved bringing you this exclusive offseason interview. If there’s anyone else you’d like to hear on the show, let us know—GreatGameOrWhat.com is the best way to reach us.