Trinity University Scholar David Lesch Details Journey from MLB Prospect to Middle East Expert on "Who’s on First: The Show"

In a recent interview, David Lesch, Ph.D., the Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History at Trinity University, opened up about his unlikely journey from a pitching prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers to a leading Middle East scholar and advisor. He discussed how a career-ending injury propelled him into academia, how he came to focus on Syrian politics and diplomacy, and how his time on the mound shaped his approach to conflict and scholarship. Watch the full interview here.