Orel Hershiser on Winning 200 with the Mets, Breaking the Mets’ Hearts in ‘88 & Life with Vin Scully

Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz

Orel Hershiser joins Jay Horwitz for a rare deep dive into the year he spent as a New York Met — and the unforgettable moments that came before it. From earning his 200th career win in Flushing to outdueling the Mets in the legendary 1988 NLCS, Hershiser reflects on a career full of iconic moments and unlikely friendships. He opens up about what it meant to play behind Robin Ventura and Rey Ordoñez, why Bobby Valentine was one of the smartest minds he’s ever worked with, and the hilarious myth about John Olerud's helmet. Plus: tales from the Dodgers’ clubhouse, broadcasting with Vin Scully, and why Ricky Henderson was truly one of one.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Orel Hershiser’s Mets & Dodgers Legacy
01:00 – Why He Signed with the Mets in ‘99
02:15 – Bobby Valentine, Buck Showalter & a Smart Clubhouse
03:00 – Remembering That 1999 Mets Team
04:00 – Clinching the Wild Card: Brad Clontz’s Wild Pitch
05:00 – Pitching Through Pain, Grit, and Adjustments
06:30 – The Grand Slam Single Game from the Mound
08:00 – Winning Career Game #200 as a Met
09:15 – Flashback to 1988 NLCS: Breaking the Mets’ Hearts
11:00 – Dodging Bulletin Board Material & Lasorda’s Pep Talks
12:30 – Game 7 Heroics & Tommy’s Crazy Contingency Plan
14:00 – Thoughts on Payroll, Competitive Balance & Steve Cohen
15:30 – Shohei Ohtani Is a Fantasy
16:45 – Best Infield Orel Ever Played Behind
18:00 – The Olerud Helmet Story Was Fake?!
19:00 – Ricky Henderson Talked in the 3rd Person
20:00 – The Mercury Mets Game
21:00 – Why That One Mets Year Meant So Much
22:00 – Life Lessons from Vin Scully & Dodgers Legends
23:30 – On Broadcasting with Joe Davis & ESPN
24:30 – Orel’s Plans During the Dodgers-Mets Series
25:00 – A Farewell to Jay from the Bulldog Himself

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