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Ep. 3 - Blake McKnight - Minor Leaguer to Pro Dad

Dads Not Duds··31 May 2026·38 min

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🎙️ In this episode, we dive into Blake's journey from being homeschooled to getting drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. Discover how his upbringing shaped his career and family life, and the challenges he faced transitioning from professional baseball to fatherhood. Key takeaways: Blake's unique homeschooling experience The journey from college to professional baseball Navigating life after sports The importance of faith and family in parenting Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Blake's background and homeschooling 01:30 Transition to college and baseball 03:28 Getting drafted by the Cardinals 05:07 Life after baseball 10:19 Balancing family and career 15:25 The impact of faith on parenting 20:21 Advice for new dads What's your biggest challenge with balancing work and family? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on fatherhood and personal growth! #DadsNotDuds #Fatherhood #BaseballJourney