Under the Halo Podcast: Kyren Paris

Angels infielder Kyren Paris joins Trent Rush for the first Under the Halo podcast of the 2025 season! Paris, who thanks to a retooled swing and a strong Spring Training, has made a big splash for the Halos to start the season. He joins the official podcast of Angels Baseball to talk about the adjustments to his game, the athletes who inspired him, clubhouse camaraderie, making the team, and more!

Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush all season long for in-depth interviews with Angels players, coaches, and other members of the Angels family. Watch the podcast at    / angels   or listen at angels.com/fans, on the AM830 app, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Interview Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Angels Home Opener Red Carpet Event & feeling the love from fans
1:55 - Swing change and making adjustments
5:00 - Specifics of swing
5:50 - Translation of success & contributing to the team
6:35 - Home run in Chicago on his dad’s birthday
8:15 - Ever imagine the first week you had?
9:04 - On his favorite athlete Steph Curry
10:30 - Being a basketball fan & the Golden State Warrior’s dynasty
11:25 - Favorite baseball players
12:37 - Growing up - going to school & playing other sports
13:29 - Going pro or to college
15:23 - Camaraderie & tight-knit clubhouse group
17:07 - Funniest group chat guys
17:37 - Mike Trout & Travis d’Arnaud setting the tone, being leaders
18:43 - Defensive transitions
19:24 - Ron Washington’s infield program
20:27 - Playing at the Major League level
22:45 - Lifestyle adjustments in the minor leagues
23:40 - Who are you calling after a big game?
24:15 - Family at the Home Opener Event
25:06 - Responsibility as an older brother
26:30 - 25 & under “25U” crew
27:35 - Utilizing veteran advice
28:47 - Spring Training
30:28 - Making the team & Ron Washington’s prank
32:25 - Wrap up