JotCast | Live Chat With Former MLB Infielder Christian Colon

Live Chat With Former MLB Infielder Christian Colon

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Christian Colon

1:52

David Bell is special

Current purpose?

1:52

You said your current purpose is to help players reach their goals. Can you elaborate? What are you doing to help players now?

Christian Colon

1:52

Whatever they want to achieve I have done it and I have failed too so I have an idea on what to work on.

Shaun E

1:52

Have you ever considered playing overseas in Japan or Korea?

Christian Colon

1:53

Yes I did a lot never got the opportunity

1:53

remember playing against you at Canyon and then watching you play at CSUF with my childhood buddy nick ram. good stuff!

Christian Colon

1:53

Awesome days

SLC

1:53

Did you go through any hazing as a rookie?

Christian Colon

1:53

Oh yes lol

Riley

1:54

Favorite restaurant in Kansas City?

Christian Colon

1:54

Jalapeño

Jalapeños on159th

Brody

1:56

What was your walk up song?

Christian Colon

1:56

I had many but mainly drake and future

Guest

1:57

Worst umpire?

Christian Colon

1:57

They all bad lol

No that’s a tough job to be honest haha they are grinders they get after it

What made Kluber so tough?

1:57

Location, movement or velocity?

Christian Colon

1:58

Yea all of it. Every pitch looked the same out of the hand.

Fred B

1:58

When you had your ankle broken in the amateur tournament in Canada while you were playing college ball, was that a turning point in your career?

Christian Colon

1:58

Absolutely it pushed me more way more. Thanks nick lendvoy or whatever his name is.

Bolo

1:59

What's your opinion of defensive shifts? Should they be banned?

Christian Colon

1:59

No I think it’s part of the game. Educates guesses are important. The game is too hard.

Orlando

2:00

How was the feeling like when you were finally called up to the big leagues?

Christian Colon

2:00

I cried I was so happy. Even one day was worth it.

Mike

2:00

Who's your favorite player(s) from back home in Puerto Rico?

Christian Colon

2:00

Kike.

Guest

2:01

Not a question, but the Lavalle family says hi. How is the family?

Christian Colon

2:02

We are good! Miss u guys! U guys were a big part of my success and actually I wanna thank you on here for believing in me! Love u guys and i hope to see u guys soon!

Royals Fan

2:02

Who was the most challenging Royals pitcher to hit against in practice or when you played on your other teams?

Christian Colon

2:02

Ventura

MLB Fan

2:02

How do you deal with difficult teammates in the clubhouse?

Christian Colon

2:03

You learn to accept them and love them for who they are.

Mike B

2:03

What Was your favorite ballpark to visit

Christian Colon

2:03

Wrigley field

Roberto

2:03

Mr. Colon, how much of a “change of scenery” can help a player? For example, ive seen players change their careers just from going to a different team

Christian Colon

2:04

Yea that’s usually something that resets the bottom for players and they can start over.

Dirk Funk

2:04

Who do you think is the best player in the game currently?

Christian Colon

2:04

Nolan Arenado.

Tim Dierkes

2:04

Hey everyone, we're just about to wrap up. Thanks to Christian for taking the time to chat.