Paul's second feature for The Athletic was also with producer Brian Hyland, a veteran with decades of experience, including Executive Producing Showtime’s Inside the NFL:

"Working with Brian was a real pleasure—he brings a sharp eye and deep storytelling instincts to every project. 

Like all The Athletic pieces, this one took a 60 Minutes-style approach, allowing us the space to really dig into the story of a compelling character. But we got thrown a curve ball: after the off-line was completed and awaiting notes, we learned that we only had permission to use one minute of MLB footage—down from the four minutes that were originally part of the cut. 

That meant going back to the drawing board. With some nipping, tucking, and creative use of stills, we reshaped the piece and managed to preserve the narrative power. It was a challenge, but ultimately a satisfying reminder of what an editor can do under tight constraints."