This week, Kenny Santui sits down with former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard—better known as “Thor”—for a candid conversation on the Strong New York podcast. From his early days as a quiet kid in Texas to becoming a breakout star with the New York Mets, Syndergaard reflects on his journey through the majors, including being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2010, his pivotal trade in the R.A. Dickey deal, and his highly anticipated rookie debut in 2015.He opens up about life in New York City, the mindset behind maintaining peak physical performance, and what it really takes to throw 98 mph at the highest level. The conversation also dives into the realities of media scrutiny, the pressure athletes face in the public eye, and the physical and mental toll of his 2020 Tommy John surgery—followed by a grueling rehab during the COVID era.Syndergaard shares insight into his return to the mound with the Angels in 2022, the challenges of regaining elite velocity, and how his approach to health has evolved through clean eating, biohacking, and even stem cell treatments.

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