This is Episode 57 where we continue our conversation with Sam Favata. In part 1 we covered his youth growing up in Southern California the impact Augie Garrido had on him as a player and a person, hitting four home runs in a single game and advancing to the 1979 College World Series. We highly suggest listening to Part 1 if you have not already.This is Part 2 of a three part conversation. This episode will cover Favata's time at the 1979 College World Series, his junior year at Cal State Fullerton in 1980, getting drafted and playing professionally. We will also cover his catastrophic head injury suffered while playing professional baseball and his miraculous comeback that was featured on the popular 1980's TV show, "That's Incredible" in Part 3. Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with Sam Favata.Part 2 highlights include:🎙️ Omaha in 1979

🎙️ Losing Game 1 to Mississippi State

🎙️ Shocking the world & proving everyone wrong

🎙️ Championship game vs. Arkansas

🎙️ Leaving Omaha a CWS Champion

🎙️ Lack of TV exposure in 1979

🎙️ Playing Summer Ball in Alaska

🎙️ Entering Junior year at CSUF

🎙️ Drafted by the Brewers

🎙️ First MLB Spring Training