Farhan Zaidi... on being a Major League Baseball executive
Download MP3Abhay is joined by Major League Baseball executive Farhan Zaidi to chat about everything from the culture of being a front-facing leader in sports, to his journey in baseball, to his insights on starting pitching, to who he thinks is the smartest player he's ever been around. After spending time with the A's and Giants, Farhan is back again with the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers as a special advisor.
(0:00 - 3:01) Introduction
(3:01) Part 1 - being a "free agent", learned lessons from previous roles, what it's like to be an executive
(13:13) Part 2 - baseball culture, his own multicultural background
(26:03) Part 3 - unlearning, pitching in 2025, cultivating teams, legacy
(38:04) Conclusion
A big shout out to Nick and Brad and all the humans and canines over at Al’s Barbershop in Alameda - where everyone leaves a little smarter, a little happier, and with a little less hair.
(0:00 - 3:01) Introduction
(3:01) Part 1 - being a "free agent", learned lessons from previous roles, what it's like to be an executive
(13:13) Part 2 - baseball culture, his own multicultural background
(26:03) Part 3 - unlearning, pitching in 2025, cultivating teams, legacy
(38:04) Conclusion
A big shout out to Nick and Brad and all the humans and canines over at Al’s Barbershop in Alameda - where everyone leaves a little smarter, a little happier, and with a little less hair.
