Pitching development and making adjustments w/Triston McKenzie

Keith is joined by Cleveland pitcher Triston McKenzie to discuss his path into baseball, adjustments he's made as a pro, how he's trying to hold his velocity deeper into starts, his choice between going pro and attending Vanderbilt after being drafted, and his involvement with True2U in Cleveland.Interview w/Triston McKenzie3:48 Triston’s Path into Baseball & Development as a Pitcher7:03 Cleveland's Organizational Approach & Adjustments9:20 Holding Velocity Deeper Into Starts & Building Strength11:38 Focusing on Health13:17 The Choice Between Vanderbilt vs. Signing Out of High School15:47 Working with True2U in Cleveland & Being a Role Model17:49 How Can MLB Increase Interest with Young Black AthletesMailbag Questions20:08 Chances MLB Changes Course on DH Before Opening Day?21:11 What is a ‘Feel Pitch’?23:17 Root for Kumar Rocker to go 1.1 or to Texas?25:56 Highest Ceiling Among Shortstop Prospects (Non Wander Division)28:00 Commissioner Law’s Improvements to the Game32:13 MLB Teams vs. Vandy: Developing Big Leaguers33:47 Should New Order Be in the Rock and Roll HOF?Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Triston on Twitter: @T_eazy24Please fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/klaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.