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Live Chat With Former MLB 1B/3B Shea Hillenbrand
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Shea Hillenbrand
10:55
You have all the time in the world brother. Your power lies in your perspective. You have the power to change your perspective at any moment in time.
Dago
10:55
Thank you for being so candid. Very insightful and inspiring
Shea Hillenbrand
10:56
That's what my life is these days. Inspiring and impacting people.
Bartolo Colon
10:56
It must have been awesome eating at favorite restaurants while on the road. Any one restaurant stick out as your favorite?
Shea Hillenbrand
10:56
Nobu in New York. I love sushi
Prison Mike
10:56
Do you typically follow MLBTR?  How did you chatting today come to fruition?
Shea Hillenbrand
10:57
Honestly. No, I don't. My buddy does and he suggested I do this.
Geoff
10:57
Thank you for your honesty.  I'm so sorry that you went through tough times.  I'm new to recovery, and you're helping me stay sober today!
Shea Hillenbrand
10:59
This is exactly why I do this!! Keep rockn it brother!! You got this. You're not alone.
Not so sweet Lou
10:59
Did you prefer to play 3B or 1B? And who was your favorite LHP to hit off of?
Shea Hillenbrand
10:59
1st. It was way easier. I sucked at fielding and I could talk to the guys on first. lol Fav LHP was Kenny Rogers and Jaime Moyer. LOOOOOVE it!!
Guest
11:00
Not a question, just a thank you for an autograph roughly 20 years ago. You were my favorite player when you came up in the Sox system and 13-year old me was heartbroken you were traded. My mom drove me up to Montreal the next time the DBacks played there. We went when doors opened so I could try to get an autograph and right after you guys finished BP, I'm pretty sure you spotted me behind the DBacks dugout in my Sox shirt and hat (not sure if you saw it was your #29 shirt), you came over and signed my Shea Hillenbrand baseball card. It really meant a lot to me and to this day, my signed Shea Hillenbrand card on display in my home office. Was bummed you never got to play for the Red Sox again but always enjoyed following your career. Glad to hear you're in a good place now. Thank you, Shea
Shea Hillenbrand
11:02
Thanks for sharing brother!!! Experiences like that with fans gave me enough drive to just get through another day and not give up.
Shea's Fan
11:02
Hi Shea, Thanks for doing this. I was always a fan of yours and amazed by your story. I can't imagine your struggles. How common would you say the struggles you had are for baseball players?
Shea Hillenbrand
11:04
To be honest, The struggles are a lot greater than the fans think. Identity is the issue. We attach our identity to the game. I am determined to help current and retired players to find their voices.
Eagles11
11:04
Who was the worst teammate you played with?  Worst= ego.
Shea Hillenbrand
11:05
The dumb ass kept getting traded with me every time I got traded. MYSELF
paul
11:05
I really like and respect you. I didn't before this chat. Thanks. What you are putting a window on is really, really important. I have been dealing with a suicidal cousin (who thankfully is coming out the other end much as you did). This is not for sharing ... but is to encourage you to have the fortitude to continue to tell your story
Shea Hillenbrand
11:07
You started liking me before I liked myself. So you have the upper hand. lol Thanks for sharing. Suicide is real
Domincan Fan
11:07
Any dominican teammates along the way? Which one was your favorite?
Shea Hillenbrand
11:08
I will always have a soft heart for Manny Ramirez. He is a big teddy bear that hates the spotlight. Doesn't want the attention on him.
Dago
11:08
I just want to say that I entered this chat a fan of Shea Hildebrand the ballplayer and I'm leaving a much bigger fan of Shea Hildebrand the man
Shea Hillenbrand
11:09
Thanks for your kind words. I'm hungry to inspire people just like you.
Thomas
11:09
Would you be interested in doing inspirational speeches and sharing your story to help others overcome their struggles?
Shea Hillenbrand
11:10
ABSOLUTELY! I do this all the time. You can probably tell that I'm pretty passionate about this by reading some of my comments.
Jay jay
11:10
Who wax your favorite teammate on the Red Sox?
Shea Hillenbrand
11:11
Tony Clark. Amazing man of faith
MLB Fan
11:11
Who was your favorite manager that you played for?
Shea Hillenbrand
11:11
Grady Little. Laid back and chill. Loved him
NYYanks28
11:12
Talk about completely misjudging a book by its cover. Shea you're more of a man to own this and step forward to help everyone and anyone around you. Never thought I'd leave an MLBTR Chat so inspired! Thanks for sharing!
Shea Hillenbrand
11:18
Shea Hillenbrand, the Major League Baseball Player is just a character in my story. After looking in the mirror and completely hating what I saw, I made a commitment to myself to do whatever I had to do to design a new life outside of MLB player. I created momentum in my life and then paid attention to the language I was using when I talked to myself. You see, the most important conversation you will ever have in your life is the conversation with yourself. This conversation is the foundation of WHO YOU ARE. I am completely honored to have this opportunity in such an amazing group of baseball fans to OWN MY SHIT and share a bit of who I am to inspire EVERYONE here. It's not too late. You can design whatever life you desire.
11:20
Thanks, everybody for a great chat!!! If there is anything I can do for any of you, yes you Yankee fans too. lol Please don't hesitate to reach out and connect with me through social.
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