welcome Nate Metzger to the table for an expansive look at a life in baseball: from building a “Field of Dreams”-style sandlot as a kid, to coaching at the high school and junior-college levels, to recruiting at Wright State Raiders, and finally scouting for the Chicago Cubs. Meer shares how mentors shaped him, the value of staying humble and consistent, and what he looks for in a player beyond measurable tools. He gives honest recruiting advice to high-school players (and their parents), explains how the scouting process works at the pro level, and reflects on why he thinks the game should be left alone instead of constantly changed.