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Each homestand, the Isotopes will publish a Q & A with one of its players or coaches, hosted by Isotopes
broadcaster Josh Suchon. In this week’s edition, Suchon talks to Carson Palmquist, who made his MLB
debut with the Colorado Rockies earlier this year.
Josh Suchon: How did you 昀椀nd out you were going to the
Major Leagues for the 昀椀rst time?
Carson Palmquist: It was a special moment. I was in the
training room just getting some work in for my start the
next day, and Chris Michalak (pitching coach) told me to
meet him in P-Lo’s (Manager Pedro Lopez) o昀케ce. You kind
of know when you get called into the manager’s o昀케ce it’s
either really good or bad. Knowing it wasn’t bad I thought
this was it. Your heart starts racing and pounding. They sat
me down and make jokes out of it. They said. “Good news
is you’re getting an extra day of rest, bad news is your going
back to Double-A.” My head just starts spinning. Then
Lopez just starts laughing and said “but your connecting
昀氀ight is in Phoenix and you’re going to pitch against the
Diamondbacks.” Then I sat there for a second and realized I
was going to the big leagues. It hits you like a truck.
Suchon: Your brother Cody, who was a professional baseball player as well, didn’t make the big leagues.
With everything he taught you, what did it mean to both of you for you to get the call?
Palmquist: It was unbelievable. As soon as he heard, he start booking 昀氀ights to get out there. It’s awesome
to have him in my corner. He watches every game that I pitch and has something to say. And to see the
hard work both of us went through to 昀椀nally pay o昀昀 was special.
Suchon: You pitched in seven games with the Rockies. At what point did it feel just like any other game?
Palmquist: I’d say after my 昀椀rst start at home. I kind of would go into those games later and say “it’s time
to make my mark.” I started to get comfortable, even after the 昀椀rst inning, it’s the same game just a few
more people in the stands.
Suchon: In addition to Denver and Phoenix, you pitched at Wrigley Field, Citi Field in New York and
Washington D.C. Was there a stadium you pitched at where it meant more based on your childhood or
watching games on TV?
Palmquist: I’m from Florida, and we went to Miami’s stadium growing up but it wasn’t that special.
I would say Wrigley Field on Memorial Day. When I found out I was pitching there I was thinking of
scenarios. Jason Bateman from Ozark was behind home plate and a packed house of 25,000 was special.
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