We’re excited to welcome Washington Nationals relief pitcher Aaron Barrett to this week’s podcast. Aaron is one of the most impressive comeback stories you’ll ever hear. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Athletic Greens. Head to https://www.athleticgreens.com/cressey and you’ll receive a free 20-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.

Show Outline

• What major injuries and setbacks Aaron experienced that removed him from competitive baseball from 2014 to 2018
• What the medical priorities and overall rehab process were for recovering from this freak injury
• How Aaron managed his psychology as he endured a major setback
• How he incorporated and began to increase his hand speed as he progressed throw his rehab throwing program
• When in Aaron’s rehab protocols he felt more consistent and confident as he began throwing in professional baseball games once again
• What recovery modalities Aaron utilizes to help his arm bounce back
• How Aaron modified his routine after enduring these setbacks
• How Aaron remained process oriented and focused on his goals for the long haul of a four-year rehab period
• What lessons has Aaron learned after experiencing the workload of being a reliever in a major league bullpen
• How Aaron manages his throwing volume and intensity in-season
• What Aaron’s gameday routine is
• What the characteristics of coaches and rehab professionals that have been the most impactful on his career
• What Aaron’s next step is for his career as he transitions from this incredible recovery from injury to being a consistent performer for the Washington Nationals

You can follow Aaron on Twitter at @AaronBarrett30 and on Instagram at @AaronBarrett30.

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