Jeff Frye on What's Gone Wrong with Baseball: Sportsmanship, Analytics, and the Future of the Game

Eight-year MLB veteran Jeff Frye joins The Daniel Mael Show for a candid conversation about how baseball has changed, and whether those changes have made the game better or worse. From the rise of analytics and the pitch clock to the decline of sportsmanship and the culture of excessive celebration, Frye shares his perspective on what today's players, parents, and coaches are getting right and where the sport may be losing its identity.We also discuss youth baseball, the dangers of early specialization, the influence of Major League players on young athletes, steroid-era controversies, Hall of Fame debates, and how baseball can preserve the values that made generations fall in love with the game. Whether you're a lifelong fan, a parent of a young ballplayer, or simply interested in the future of America's pastime, this episode offers an honest look at where baseball stands today and where it may be headed.