World Series Champion Hunter Pence Gives Fans A Look Into Rangers Coach Bruce Bochy

Four-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion Hunter Pence catches up with Eric Byrnes and Will Clark to talk stories from their playing days!

In the world of baseball, the influence of a manager on a team's success cannot be overstated. One of the most revered figures in recent baseball history is Bruce Bochy, a three-time World Series champion as the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Hunter Pence, a two-time World Series champion and former Giant, recently shared a fascinating story about Bochy's unique coaching style.

The story revolved around Bochy's approach to meetings with players, which typically serve as a platform for managers to address issues and motivate players to perform better. According to Pence, these meetings often consisted of blunt critiques like "You suck, play better." However, when it came to Bochy, things took an entirely different, and much more entertaining, turn.

Pence revealed, "Boche meetings were fun. He would play movie clips like 'Days of Thunder' to relate to the players." This unconventional approach had a profound impact on the team's morale and motivation. Instead of feeling like they were being scolded, players found themselves engaged and inspired by Bochy's unique coaching style.