Season 2, Episode 4: Rich Maile, Father of Reds catcher, Luke Maile

We Love Our Team

Rich Maile, father of Cincinnati Reds catcher Luke Maile, joins Jack and Randy and shares his lifelong love for the Reds, as well as his experiences as a sports star in high school and college.
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Rich talks about his memories of watching Reds legends like Johnny Bench and Tony Perez, and his pride in seeing his son play in the major leagues. He also discusses the draft process, the challenges of being a backup catcher, and emphasizes Luke's leadership qualities and maturity on and off the field.
Rich also mentions his other children and his father, highlighting their accomplishments in various fields.

Takeaways

• Rich Maile grew up as a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and has fond memories of watching Reds legends like Johnny Bench and Tony Perez.
• Luke, Rich's son, is a catcher for the Reds and has shown leadership qualities and maturity on and off the field.
• The draft process for Luke was a mix of excitement and uncertainty, but he ultimately signed with the the Tampa Bay Rays.
• Rich's other children have also excelled in various fields, including music, architecture, and civil engineering.

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