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    Ep16 | MLB 2019 1st Round Draft Pick, Cardinals' Zack Thompson

    enAugust 27, 2020
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    About this Episode

    2019 1st Round MLB Draft Pick for the Cardinals, Zack Thompson, sits down with us to talk pitching, his path to the MLB Draft and Minors, and his willingness to learn from everyone and work ethic that . Some Key Points Include:

    -How his velocity jump in High School did not happen at a steady increase month to month, his hard work on the field and in the weight room "clicked" one spring jumping from low 80s to low 90s.

    -Why his perfectionist attitude toward his mechanics on the bump, and his technique in the weight room, set his foundation for velocity and ability to pitch

    -Why he loves the squat and feels it transfers to the mound from the weight room

    -The Sacrifices he made during HS to work on his craft and his game and develop into a next level pitcher.

    -His Recruiting Process that ultimately led to him choosing Kentucky

    -Why understanding how to "Pitch" and not just "Throw as hard as possible, allowed him to have one of his best outings as an SEC Pitcher. 

    -How his pre-game routine and long toss differs from traditional long toss enthusiasts because of his focus on mechanics.

    -And Much More!

     

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