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Carlos Beltrán joins The Clubhouse Pass for one of his most open and reflective interviews yet.
Beltrán dives deep into his time with the New York Mets, the pressure of playing in New York, and how those years shaped him both as a player and a person. He shares never-before-heard stories about feeling misunderstood, learning to handle criticism, and growing into the leader he became later in his career.
Plus, Beltrán reveals the emotional meaning behind his number retirement, his connection to his family, and why giving back has always been central to who he is.
This is a rare look at the human side of a Mets legend — and one of the most honest conversations you’ll hear all season.
0:00 Intro + Mets recent stretch
1:10 David Peterson adjustments
2:00 Carson Benge + Bo Bichette trends
3:05 Setting up the Beltrán interview
4:00 Beltrán on number retirement + 2026 reflections
5:20 First Latino Mets number retired meaning
6:45 Roberto Clemente influence + community impact
8:15 Giving back + building in Puerto Rico
9:05 Coaching mindset + helping players succeed
10:30 Mentoring Mets players today
12:10 Life balance + role with the team
12:30 Why Beltrán grew most as a Met
14:00 Feeling misunderstood in New York
15:30 Handling pressure + media + expectations
16:00 Why the game got easier later in career
17:15 Yankees years + confidence shift
18:00 Family impact + wife Jessica story
19:00 The hidden meaning behind #15
20:30 Marriage, growth, and vulnerability
22:10 Final thoughts + human side of players
23:10 Outro
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