Winter 2025

SS PODCAST: Mets pitcher Nolan McLean on baseball over football, being ambassador for Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING NOLAN MCLEAN

Nolan McLean is a pitcher with the New York Mets. He was selected in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft after being a two-way player in college at Oklahoma State. After turning pro, he focused on being a full-time pitcher, and in August 2025 he made his MLB debut with the Mets, pitching 5.1 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in earning his first MLB win. In his eight appearances this year, he went 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 48 innings.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Nolan McLean about his breakout 2025 season, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State, growing in his Christian faith, and why he posts his daily devotional to Instagram each day.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

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