In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, Nik sits down with Ben Brewster - a former draft pick of the Chicago White Sox and current founder & CEO of Tread Athletics. Ben shares his underdog journey from fighting for a roster spot on the White Sox to starting one of the largest baseball coaching & performance companies in the world. Learn the secret strategies & tactics Ben used to grow Tread Athletics, why so many baseball prospects don't fulfill their potential, and a breakdown of the top pitchers in the MLB.
In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, Nik sits down with Ben Brewster - a former draft pick of the Chicago White Sox and current founder & CEO of Tread Athletics. Ben shares his underdog journey from fighting for a roster spot on the White Sox to starting one of the largest baseball coaching & performance companies in the world. Learn the secret strategies & tactics Ben used to grow Tread Athletics, why so many baseball prospects don't fulfill their potential, and a breakdown of the top pitchers in the MLB.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:41) Who Is Ben Brewster?
(10:30) Ben Gives a Masterclass in Pitching
(13:30) How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
(20:29) Everyone Starts As a Beginner
(23:50) Getting Drafted into the MLB & Starting a Company
(29:29) MLB Draft Process Explained
(32:45) What It's Like Playing in the MLB & Why Most MLB Players Don't Make It
(44:13) Why Ben Decided to Start Tread Athletics
(56:56) The Impact of COVID on Tread Athletics
(59:36) Was Ben Surprised by His Success?
(01:02:39) Ben's Social Media Strategy
(01:11:52) Mechanical Breakdown of the Best Pitchers in the MLB
(01:19:38) Mental Preparation for Pitchers
(01:29:07) Is Baseball a Dying Sport?
(01:31:29) Ben's Life Advice
Connect with Ben Brewster:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreadAthletics
Tread Athletics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreadHQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tread_athletics/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@treadathletics
Tread Athletics: https://treadathletics.com/
Connect with Nik:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic