The Layback Podcast is back for Episode 61 with Matt Kress, Pitching Coordinator for Driveline Baseball. Kress shares his journey from a Division 2 college baseball player to a pivotal figure in baseball training. He discusses the grit and determination learned from lower levels of baseball due to the need to make ends meet in a creative fashion. Kress stresses the importance of a growth mindset and shares how Driveline fosters a culture of curiosity and problem-solving among its athletes. The conversation delves into the assessment processes used at Driveline, the integration of AI in training and baseball as a whole, as well as the significance of command and control in pitching. Kress also emphasizes the need for effective workload management. It wouldn't be a true conversation with Matt Kress without a discussion on the art of pitch design, as he highlights that success in baseball is not just about raw talent or stuff, but also about understanding the intricacies of an individual's arsenal, miss tendencies, and a hitter's expectations.
