Mark Canha: From Detroit Tigers Baseball Player to Gourmet Foodie

In this episode of "Sports & Forks," host Kelly Senyei sits down with Major League Baseball player Mark Canha to delve into his passion for food and how it intertwines with his career and personal life.

The Detroit Tigers outfielder, who is fresh off his recent grand slam against The Astros, opens up about his love for cooking and his multicultural influences, stemming from his Italian and Portuguese heritage. He shares childhood memories of exploring diverse cuisines with his dad, sparking a lifelong obsession with food.

Exploring various food scenes across the United States, Mark highlights Detroit for its pizza and African cuisine, while praising Seattle's seafood offerings. All of his favorites are highlighted on his popular Instagram account @bigleaguefoodie.

As a father of two, Mark also shares his journey of instilling a love for food and diverse flavors in his children and reflects on how food plays a crucial role in bringing people together. Get ready for all the must-have restaurant recommendations from MLB’s biggest food lover.

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Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Challenges in finding healthy diet for sensitive stomach.
07:21 Instagram inspired me to share food passion.
11:00 Enjoys steakhouses, solo if too far. YouTube series.
13:37 Passion for food, lack of willingness.
17:19 Dad's cooking and diverse college cuisines broaden horizons.
19:13 Visited girlfriend, now wife, in Rome, Brussels.
22:42 Italian heritage less present, embracing Mexican culture.
24:55 Highly exquisite French trout, attention to detail.
28:24 Sports & Forks Quick Fire Challenge with Mark Canha