April 22, 2025 • 9 mins
Every Tuesday The A-Team is joined by one Astros players. On today's show, outfielder Jake Meyers hops on the show to talk about his hot start, his relationship with Cam Smith, the transition of Jose Altuve, Dad life and MORE!!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Tuesday afternoons. Over the course of the Astros season, we're
happy to be joined by a player, and today that
player is Jake Myers, Astros center fielder. Jake, you got
Adam and Adam here with you. Before I get into
the conversation, Jake, I know that you're with us. I
know you can hear us. So I got to introduce
you with this audio and give me your reaction to
how this went down. You gotta be careful.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Rips this one to center back on it.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Jake Myers long run.
Speaker 3 (00:25):
And he bangs a cat slamming into the wall at
the three ninety nine sign on an impossible catch by
Jake Myers, no regard for his body, full speed into
the wall in deep left center field.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
That, of course, Jake is Steve Sparks, and I think
he pretty much hit on everything, no regard for his body.
That's an impossible catch, and there's Jake making another spectacular one.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Yeah, first off, thanks for having me on. I appreciate it,
and yeah, I mean it kind of just is something
I enjoyed doing. I've always enjoyed running down balls and
outfield and uh yeah, I really enjoyed, you know, making
those catches for the pitchers.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Did it matter at all that it was Martine Maldonado.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
It didn't when I stepped in the box for my
last ab what'd you say? He he? Uh, he had
he let me know that he wasn't too happy about
me catching that. We'll put it that way.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Pretty good relationship, quite clearly he has with so many
guys in this clubhouse here, one of them is it
is it still kind of cool as you go through
any season, this year is no different where you keep
running into guys that were a part of what you've
been a part of here. That's so special in Houston.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Absolutely, I mean especially uh Maldonado. He's He's a guy
I learned so much from uh on and off the field. Uh,
you know, one of my favorite teammates I've been around.
But I mean there's a lot of guys throughout the league,
like you said that we run into that, you know,
it's fun to catch up with and and see.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Yeah, the Padres and Blue Jays specifically on this home stand,
have brought quite a few into town for this. But
the Astros, your team, your group is do you feel
like maybe even this home stand taking two of three
starting off with a win in the manner that you
did last night, that maybe some things are coming together
a little bit.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
I think the results are starting to show maybe. But
I think through this start, I think we've played good baseball.
I know we've lost some games late in games that
you know, maybe we could have won in different ways,
but that's baseball, and it's a long year, and I
think this home stands we've done a good job of
(02:40):
playing team baseball and kind of finishing out in games
and doing that and getting wins, and that's going to
be the key for the rest of the year. But
I think that's really the key, is it's starting to
show up in the results.
Speaker 4 (02:52):
I'm talking to Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven ninety.
I like to talk about the fact that baseball and
golf are just so mentally taxing as far as sports go.
One's individual, one's very much a team sport. But is
that maybe the biggest challenge when you get off to
a start like you guys have, not only this year
but last year as well, where it's just inconsistent and
you guys are so used to winning at such a
(03:13):
high level for so long, plus you factor in all
of the change on the roster. Is it hard sometimes
to just remind yourself of that when you're going through
these early season you know, uneven patches of of the schedule.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Yeah, I mean you want to you want to win
every game, and so you know, one loss in a season,
everyone can feel it and and no one wants to
feel that, and and everyone understands the goal. I just think, uh,
this organization and and the coaches and the players that
the veterans that we have around here are so good
at taking it day by day and and reminding everyone
(03:51):
the goal at the end of the year is to
be in the playoffs and win the World Series. And
so it's you. You got to be able to be
in the day and you know, feal the emotions of
the day, but also take a step back of this
is a long, long season. It's a marathon. So yes,
we need to show up and do our work tomorrow
and get the win tomorrow. But you can move on
(04:12):
from today.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
The dynamic of the team certainly changes year to year.
Five key players from last year's team not here anymore,
including Alex and Kyle is Is. Jake Myers, a leader
of the twenty twenty five Houston Astros.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
I mean, if if that's kind of how it pans out, sure,
But I just you know, I show up and try
to put in the work and and help the team
in any way I can. And I don't know, I
believe I believe this team, and we've had talks about this.
I believe this team. You know, you don't really need
to have a leader, per se. I mean, everyone goes
(04:48):
about their their stuff in incredible ways, like like Jose Altuve,
you know, is an incredible leader. You know, he shows
up every day and plays the game, you know, hard,
and any of the great players. So I think it's
just about everyone's showing up and knowing we all want
to win and executing.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
How about if I ask it this way, is Jake
Myers a leader for the thirty four year old outfielder
to his right and the twenty two year old outfielder
to his left.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Sure I could I could take on that role. I mean,
I don't think they need much. They've They've done a
fantastic job and will continue to do that. They've put
in great work and you know they're playing great though.
I mean, really, I'm I'm just trying to support them.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
I imagine it's been fun to watch them do what
they've done both sides of you, both sides of the
field for you, and that they've made some tremendous plays
even though they're clearly learning.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Yeah, I mean that's that just shows you one of
the work that they've put in, especially in spring training.
I gotta see it firsthand. They both have taken a
bunch of reps and put themselves in situations to make
those plays and really just feel comfortable out there. Yeah,
it's been a lot of fun for me to watch.
Speaker 4 (06:05):
We're talking to Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven
ninety so which one of them were you maybe in
the back of your mind a little bit more concerned about,
seeing as how they were both kind of playing new
positions at very different stages in their careers.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
I wouldn't say I was concerned at all. I mean,
both of them are fantastic out athletes, and they just
have a natural knack of running down fly balls and
so kind of when I was working out with them
in spring training, I could see that this was going
to be, you know, a fairly easy transition for both
of them, and they've done a great job.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
We kind of know that Jose Al Tuove is more
of the quiet type. You know, it's just how he
carries himself, the veteran that he is. What's Cam Smith like,
what's he like you know away from the cameras, and
what's he like as he's you know, he's been thrust
into kind of a tough role very very early on
in his career, not a lot of minor league earance,
and yet he seems to be thriving.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Yeah, you know what, Uh, Cam, Cam's ahead of his time.
I keep I keep saying that, Uh, he his baseball
a ques high. He kind of has those great instincts
within the game, and he's and he just learns. He's
been incredible at a kind of you know, asking questions
to you know, the veterans and uh, talking about hitting
(07:25):
with different guys or approach and all this all this
different stuff that when I was twenty two, I had
no clue what he you know, the things that that
he's talking about and asking. So it's really impressive to me. Uh,
how he goes about his business, his routine, uh, and
all those things off the field is really dialed in
and so it shows up on the field. But not
(07:46):
only that, it's it's gonna continually make him better.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
For you, what did what did you want to work
on in the off season that maybe you've seen payoff
offensively when you're at the plate.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Yeah, I just think it's the For me, it's always
been the consistency thing, and now I know that's kind
of a general thing, but just dialing in my routine
of being able to repeat things even you know, if
the results maybe aren't there. And also just you know,
having better at bats, you know, when when maybe I'm
(08:16):
not feeling great with the swing, being able to kind
of do the situational stuff and help the team win.
I think that's big for me and the team, you know,
having those quality at bats. Well.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
One thing that's certainly changed for you over the years
major debut in twenty twenty one, we're here in twenty
twenty five, your fifth year with the Astros at the
big league level. Is the number of feet running around
in your household? Two little ones. Now, what's that life
change been like over these last couple of years.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Oh, man, it's great, It is absolutely incredible. Yeah. I've
really really enjoyed, you know, having you know, my daughter
and son around, especially this year it's fun for me
to get to see, you know, especially my daughter cheer
me on, and uh yeah, it's just it's a lot
(09:06):
of fun for me and put things in perspective and
honestly has helped me enjoy the game even more.
Speaker 1 (09:11):
At her age now, she pretty locked in and aware
of what you're doing and who you are and why
she's you know, the fact that you're a ballplayer.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
Yes, yeah, yeah, yesterday she was all she was all
fired up and clapping for me and when she saw
me on the big screen and all that, all that
great stuff. So it's it's been a lot of fun.
Speaker 4 (09:30):
I got to ask you this just because I've asked
every player we've spoken to. Those City Connect jerseys those
are pretty sweet, right, Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
Yeah, I think they did a great job with them.
They're fantastic, all right.
Speaker 4 (09:43):
Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven ninety. Well, Jake,
we appreciate the time, good luck the rest of the way,
Congrats on the success so far, and we'll talk to
you again soon.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Thank you, guys, appreciate it.
Tuesday afternoons. Over the course of the Astros season, we're
happy to be joined by a player, and today that
player is Jake Myers, Astros center fielder. Jake, you got
Adam and Adam here with you. Before I get into
the conversation, Jake, I know that you're with us. I
know you can hear us. So I got to introduce
you with this audio and give me your reaction to
how this went down. You gotta be careful.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Rips this one to center back on it.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Jake Myers long run.
Speaker 3 (00:25):
And he bangs a cat slamming into the wall at
the three ninety nine sign on an impossible catch by
Jake Myers, no regard for his body, full speed into
the wall in deep left center field.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
That, of course, Jake is Steve Sparks, and I think
he pretty much hit on everything, no regard for his body.
That's an impossible catch, and there's Jake making another spectacular one.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Yeah, first off, thanks for having me on. I appreciate it,
and yeah, I mean it kind of just is something
I enjoyed doing. I've always enjoyed running down balls and
outfield and uh yeah, I really enjoyed, you know, making
those catches for the pitchers.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Did it matter at all that it was Martine Maldonado.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
It didn't when I stepped in the box for my
last ab what'd you say? He he? Uh, he had
he let me know that he wasn't too happy about
me catching that. We'll put it that way.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Pretty good relationship, quite clearly he has with so many
guys in this clubhouse here, one of them is it
is it still kind of cool as you go through
any season, this year is no different where you keep
running into guys that were a part of what you've
been a part of here. That's so special in Houston.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Absolutely, I mean especially uh Maldonado. He's He's a guy
I learned so much from uh on and off the field. Uh,
you know, one of my favorite teammates I've been around.
But I mean there's a lot of guys throughout the league,
like you said that we run into that, you know,
it's fun to catch up with and and see.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Yeah, the Padres and Blue Jays specifically on this home stand,
have brought quite a few into town for this. But
the Astros, your team, your group is do you feel
like maybe even this home stand taking two of three
starting off with a win in the manner that you
did last night, that maybe some things are coming together
a little bit.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
I think the results are starting to show maybe. But
I think through this start, I think we've played good baseball.
I know we've lost some games late in games that
you know, maybe we could have won in different ways,
but that's baseball, and it's a long year, and I
think this home stands we've done a good job of
(02:40):
playing team baseball and kind of finishing out in games
and doing that and getting wins, and that's going to
be the key for the rest of the year. But
I think that's really the key, is it's starting to
show up in the results.
Speaker 4 (02:52):
I'm talking to Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven ninety.
I like to talk about the fact that baseball and
golf are just so mentally taxing as far as sports go.
One's individual, one's very much a team sport. But is
that maybe the biggest challenge when you get off to
a start like you guys have, not only this year
but last year as well, where it's just inconsistent and
you guys are so used to winning at such a
(03:13):
high level for so long, plus you factor in all
of the change on the roster. Is it hard sometimes
to just remind yourself of that when you're going through
these early season you know, uneven patches of of the schedule.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Yeah, I mean you want to you want to win
every game, and so you know, one loss in a season,
everyone can feel it and and no one wants to
feel that, and and everyone understands the goal. I just think, uh,
this organization and and the coaches and the players that
the veterans that we have around here are so good
at taking it day by day and and reminding everyone
(03:51):
the goal at the end of the year is to
be in the playoffs and win the World Series. And
so it's you. You got to be able to be
in the day and you know, feal the emotions of
the day, but also take a step back of this
is a long, long season. It's a marathon. So yes,
we need to show up and do our work tomorrow
and get the win tomorrow. But you can move on
(04:12):
from today.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
The dynamic of the team certainly changes year to year.
Five key players from last year's team not here anymore,
including Alex and Kyle is Is. Jake Myers, a leader
of the twenty twenty five Houston Astros.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
I mean, if if that's kind of how it pans out, sure,
But I just you know, I show up and try
to put in the work and and help the team
in any way I can. And I don't know, I
believe I believe this team, and we've had talks about this.
I believe this team. You know, you don't really need
to have a leader, per se. I mean, everyone goes
(04:48):
about their their stuff in incredible ways, like like Jose Altuve,
you know, is an incredible leader. You know, he shows
up every day and plays the game, you know, hard,
and any of the great players. So I think it's
just about everyone's showing up and knowing we all want
to win and executing.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
How about if I ask it this way, is Jake
Myers a leader for the thirty four year old outfielder
to his right and the twenty two year old outfielder
to his left.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Sure I could I could take on that role. I mean,
I don't think they need much. They've They've done a
fantastic job and will continue to do that. They've put
in great work and you know they're playing great though.
I mean, really, I'm I'm just trying to support them.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
I imagine it's been fun to watch them do what
they've done both sides of you, both sides of the
field for you, and that they've made some tremendous plays
even though they're clearly learning.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Yeah, I mean that's that just shows you one of
the work that they've put in, especially in spring training.
I gotta see it firsthand. They both have taken a
bunch of reps and put themselves in situations to make
those plays and really just feel comfortable out there. Yeah,
it's been a lot of fun for me to watch.
Speaker 4 (06:05):
We're talking to Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven
ninety so which one of them were you maybe in
the back of your mind a little bit more concerned about,
seeing as how they were both kind of playing new
positions at very different stages in their careers.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
I wouldn't say I was concerned at all. I mean,
both of them are fantastic out athletes, and they just
have a natural knack of running down fly balls and
so kind of when I was working out with them
in spring training, I could see that this was going
to be, you know, a fairly easy transition for both
of them, and they've done a great job.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
We kind of know that Jose Al Tuove is more
of the quiet type. You know, it's just how he
carries himself, the veteran that he is. What's Cam Smith like,
what's he like you know away from the cameras, and
what's he like as he's you know, he's been thrust
into kind of a tough role very very early on
in his career, not a lot of minor league earance,
and yet he seems to be thriving.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Yeah, you know what, Uh, Cam, Cam's ahead of his time.
I keep I keep saying that, Uh, he his baseball
a ques high. He kind of has those great instincts
within the game, and he's and he just learns. He's
been incredible at a kind of you know, asking questions
to you know, the veterans and uh, talking about hitting
(07:25):
with different guys or approach and all this all this
different stuff that when I was twenty two, I had
no clue what he you know, the things that that
he's talking about and asking. So it's really impressive to me. Uh,
how he goes about his business, his routine, uh, and
all those things off the field is really dialed in
and so it shows up on the field. But not
(07:46):
only that, it's it's gonna continually make him better.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
For you, what did what did you want to work
on in the off season that maybe you've seen payoff
offensively when you're at the plate.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Yeah, I just think it's the For me, it's always
been the consistency thing, and now I know that's kind
of a general thing, but just dialing in my routine
of being able to repeat things even you know, if
the results maybe aren't there. And also just you know,
having better at bats, you know, when when maybe I'm
(08:16):
not feeling great with the swing, being able to kind
of do the situational stuff and help the team win.
I think that's big for me and the team, you know,
having those quality at bats. Well.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
One thing that's certainly changed for you over the years
major debut in twenty twenty one, we're here in twenty
twenty five, your fifth year with the Astros at the
big league level. Is the number of feet running around
in your household? Two little ones. Now, what's that life
change been like over these last couple of years.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Oh, man, it's great, It is absolutely incredible. Yeah. I've
really really enjoyed, you know, having you know, my daughter
and son around, especially this year it's fun for me
to get to see, you know, especially my daughter cheer
me on, and uh yeah, it's just it's a lot
(09:06):
of fun for me and put things in perspective and
honestly has helped me enjoy the game even more.
Speaker 1 (09:11):
At her age now, she pretty locked in and aware
of what you're doing and who you are and why
she's you know, the fact that you're a ballplayer.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
Yes, yeah, yeah, yesterday she was all she was all
fired up and clapping for me and when she saw
me on the big screen and all that, all that
great stuff. So it's it's been a lot of fun.
Speaker 4 (09:30):
I got to ask you this just because I've asked
every player we've spoken to. Those City Connect jerseys those
are pretty sweet, right, Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
Yeah, I think they did a great job with them.
They're fantastic, all right.
Speaker 4 (09:43):
Jake Myers here on Sports Talk seven ninety. Well, Jake,
we appreciate the time, good luck the rest of the way,
Congrats on the success so far, and we'll talk to
you again soon.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Thank you, guys, appreciate it.
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