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Kyle Snyder
7:16
How do you think your side arm pitching slot gives you an advantage?
Ryan Thompson
7:16
Oh hey Kyle lol. I think giving the hitters anything at all that they don't practice is an advantage.
Tommy
7:16
People don’t recognize relievers on the streets do they? If they do, what do they say?
Ryan Thompson
7:16
They recognize me but think I am Zach Eflin lol
The Guy Next Door
7:17
Which teams have the best fanbase? In terms of respectability - they like their team but are respectful too...
Ryan Thompson
7:17
LAA
The Guy Next Door
7:17
Funniest/best interaction you’ve ever had with a fan…?
Ryan Thompson
7:17
So many good ones but someone yelled at me in NYY "Ryan I hate LeBron more than you do!"
Dr Shrimp Puerto Rico
7:18
Whos your favourite musician/band?
Ryan Thompson
7:18
I grew up listening to hard rock and loved Shinedown now I mostly listen to worship music and love Zach Williams
Stacy
7:19
Hi Ryan, big fan. How fun is it to play with Randy Arozarena. He's an absolute blast to watch on TV.
Ryan Thompson
7:19
It is an electric factory!
Vinnie
7:19
What’s your favorite ballpark to pitch in?
Ryan Thompson
7:20
Already answered this but see a lot more of this Q, its the Texas Rangers
AJ
7:20
Do you like or dislike the bullpen down the lines on the field at the Trop compared to being in the outfield in other parks?
Ryan Thompson
7:20
I thought I would hate it but don't mind it at all
Rob
7:21
Did you ever use sticky substances? If so, what did you use?
Ryan Thompson
7:22
I have tried it in practice but I don't like it. I think it really helps with spin rate and I am a low spin rate guy so it really messes with my pitches
Ca$hman’s Puppet
7:22
How do you feel when a guy gets DFA’d traded or released? Especially if it’s a guy you’ve got a great friendship with?
Ryan Thompson
7:23
It is so hard! Losing Diego, willy, brooks, joey, etc hurt a lot.
Nick
7:23
Between your arbitration story and Corbin Burnes', do you think there will be an attitude shift for how other players approach their hearings knowing that teams might play every card they can?
Ryan Thompson
7:24
I hope so. I think players leave cards in their hands because we make presumptions and some arguments seem petty and silly. I hope every player learns from my case and gets creative. Player side is too robotic
Tom
7:24
Walk up song?
Ryan Thompson
7:25
Most of my career it has been rescue story by Zach Williams. Thinking of doing a low hymn this year...put the stadium into worship!
Ryan
7:25
Since you’re a wrestling fan, any particular podcasts you enjoy on the subject?
Ryan Thompson
7:25
I crush wrestletalk and fightful on youtube
Nick
7:26
Do you call your coaches by their first names? Derek Jeter called his manager "Mr. Torre"
Ryan Thompson
7:26
Just don't call them "coach"
Altuve’s Buzzer
7:26
Did the Astros cheat in 2019? Obviously you weren’t up then but has anyone you know ever talked about it? Us fans really want to know the truth.
Ryan Thompson
7:27
Didn't they get caught?
Keithey
7:27
Are you a collector of yourself? Memorabilia, cards, etc?
Ryan Thompson
7:28
I am desperate for a baseball card. Topps has gone away from team sets and do card deals with players (usually position players)
John
7:28
Is the Trop as bad as people say it is? Are players told about new stadium plans?
Ryan Thompson
7:28
The Trop is awesome in my opinion
Nick
7:28
Do you have particular pitch sequence that you follow when you warm up?
Ryan Thompson
7:28
Lock in fastball first then get cute
Nick
7:28
After spending years in the Astros system, what went through your mind when you found out you were selected by the Rays?
Ryan Thompson
7:29
I was shocked cuz I still had about 4 months left on my TJ rehab.
dgrussel
7:29
Did you play with Cedric Mullins at Campbell? For being a small school, your 'class' of baseball players have turned out quite well
Ryan Thompson
7:29
He was the year after me. Campbell is an incredible program. Ranked 19 I think right now
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