Two-time World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy joins God’s Country for the powerful story behind his grandmother’s World Series prediction—and why chasing a big buck gives him the same adrenaline as pitching on baseball’s biggest stage.
Jake catches up with longtime friends Dan and Reid Isbell about his journey from Mobile, Alabama, to the major leagues, winning with the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants, and the family connection that made his first start at Fenway Park unforgettable.
Plus, Jake shares his perspective on the Atlanta Braves, small ball versus analytics, and how a mental coach helped him handle the pressure of pitching in the big leagues. The boys also revisit a spring-training trip involving bowfishing in a retirement community, an unhappy neighbor, and some very memorable turkey sandwiches.
In this episode:• His grandmother’s prediction before the 2013 World Series• The connection between buck fever and World Series pressure• The Red Clay Strays’ early days in Mobile• Why Jake believes strikeouts and small ball still matter• Hunting whitetails and making time for his kids• How Jake supported Dan and Reid before the hits and the podcast• A $1,000 “Small Town Saturday Night” challenge
It’s baseball, country music, hunting, family, and the people who believe in you before anyone else does.
What’s the bigger adrenaline rush: a trophy buck walking into bow range or pitching with the bases loaded in the World Series? Tell us in the comments.
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