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This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
Bat Flip Legend José Bautista’s Baseball Journey: His Highlights, Low Points, and Legacy
The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 20 minutes
1 day ago
Bat Flip Legend José Bautista’s Baseball Journey: His Highlights, Low Points, and Legacy
José Bautista is a 6x MLB All-Star, Toronto Blue Jays legend, and one of baseball’s most iconic power hitters. Known for his historic bat flip and fierce competitiveness, he played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball and redefined hitting in the modern game. Now, he opens up about the moments that made him, broke him, and transformed him, both on and off the field.
In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, he divulges:
The mindset that helped him survive trades, doubt, and rejection in the MLB
How the Toronto Blue Jays unlocked his true potential as a hitter
The truth behind his iconic bat flip and the brawl that followed
Three lessons every young athlete needs to hear
The MLB pitchers he hated facing the most
Why talent alone didn’t keep him in the league for 18 years
How growing up in the Dominican Republic shaped his competitive edge
When he finally knew it was time to retire
Whether you're a baseball fan or looking to learn from an elite athlete, this episode reveals how José Bautista rewrote the blueprint for success, and, more importantly, how you can apply the same simple principles to achieve your own.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:56) José's Unconventional Journey to Major League Baseball
(06:46) Being on Five MLB Teams in One "Crazy" Year
(11:18) How Joining the Toronto Blue Jays Changed Everything
(16:03) The Piece of Advice that Fixed José's Swing
(20:13) The Unique Pressure of Playing for Canada's Only MLB Team
(22:13) José's Incredible Home Run Surge
(24:13) Favorite Stadiums and Most Hated Pitchers
(26:23) How Data and Analytics Changed Baseball
(29:45) The Story Behind José Bautista’s Iconic Bat Flip
(32:59) Why the Fight with the Texas Rangers Happened
(37:39) Bon Charge Ad
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(39:43) Representing the Dominican Republic in the 2020 Olympics
(40:58) Why Baseball is King in the Dominican Republic
(44:55) Knowing When it Was Time to Retire From Baseball
(48:22) Being Inducted into the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence
(50:06) What Baseball Taught José About Himself
(51:16) José’s Top 3 Pieces of Advice for Young Athletes
(56:56) How Pro Athletes Should Handle Their Success
(1:00:57) Who Had the Best Blue Jays Bat Flip?
(1:03:37) The New MLB and its Next Generation of Players
(1:10:17) How Anyone Can Take the First Step Toward Excellence
(1:13:59) Where to Find José Today
(1:15:45) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation
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The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
