We’re excited to welcome two-time American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber to this week’s podcast. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Athletic Greens. Head to https://www.athleticgreens.com/cressey and you’ll receive a free 10-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.

Show Outline

• Corey’s journey to MLB and the developmental years he spent in college and minor league baseball to grow into the player he is today.
• The establishment and refinement of Corey’s process.
• Corey’s creation of routines to inspire comfort on game day.
• The pre-pitch routine and mental approach Corey implements when he toes the rubber.
• Having a feel for pitches, reading hitters, and building a relationship with the catcher to have the ability to make adjustments on the fly and compete at the highest level.
• The design of Corey’s pitching arsenal, including: developing his slider, learning to throw a 2-seam fastball, and having confidence in the changeup.
• A discussion of the throwing and training programs Corey relies on to remain durable.
• The entertaining story of CSP-MA pitching coordinator Christian Wonders’ first day throwing with Corey.
• What advise current Corey would give to the teenage, college, and minor league Corey Kluber

You can follow Corey on Instagram at @ckluber28, and on Twitter at @CKluber. To learn more about The Kluber Foundation’s charitable initiatives, be sure to check out www.CoreyKluber.org.

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