Texas Rangers Minor Leaguer: Cody Freeman | Getting Drafted Out of High School

On today’s episode we have AA Texas Rangers UTL player, Cody Freeman, 2019 4th round pick out of high school. Cody Freeman gives us some insight on what qualities he believes helped him get drafted and how his work ethic, strong mindset, his faith in God and having the support of his brother, Tyler Freeman, and family has propelled him to be where he is today. Cody shares what his experience has been like since getting drafted from high school and what advice he would give young athletes whose dream is to become a professional.

What We Discuss:

0:00 Intro

1:03 What separated you from those who didn’t get drafted?

1:57 Impact of Tyler Freeman and family on your career

6:48 Process of getting drafted

10:33 4th Rounder

12:01 What adjustments happened after being drafted?

13:44 The only American position player

14:52 What do you love about playing with latinos?

16:44 Putting on a good show 

17:37 The Cody Flair

18:37 Same person on and off the field

19:55 Supportive teammates 

21:43 Who do you call when you’re in a slump?

23:18 Describe the minor leagues experience

24:54 Did you buy anything cool with your signing bonus?

27:04 How did it feel to make that much money?

28:30 Focus on your purpose, not the money

29:23 What’s your favorite part of being a pro?

30:43 What would you tell 13-yr-old Cody?

32:56 The beauty of the journey

33:41 What advice would you give young players?