Nathan Lukes on Vladdy “Beef,” Brett Bateman & Almost Quitting Baseball #bluejays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about his long road to the major leagues — and some of the stories Blue Jays fans have been talking about. Lukes clears up the now-infamous Gatorade shower and has some fun with the internet speculation about his relationship with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He also talks about new teammate Brett Bateman, why the young outfielder has made such a strong impression so quickly, and the reason behind changing his walk-up song. But Lukes also opens up about the much bigger journey that brought him here. After years grinding through the minor leagues, Lukes reached a point where he seriously considered walking away from baseball. He talks about why finally reaching the majors meant so much more than simply achieving a childhood dream. Plus, Lukes reveals the criminal justice degree he started and why he’s pretty confident he’s never going back to finish it.