Summary
David Lesch, Ph.D., Trinity University’s Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History, discussed his unlikely journey from Los Angeles Dodgers prospect to internationally recognized Middle East scholar on Who’s on First: The Show. The interview explores how a career-ending injury redirected his path to academia, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
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.