The Tread Podcast

A conversation with Tread Athlete and Pittsburgh Pirates Starter Mitch Keller and his coach Devin Hayes. Starting with a below-draft standard pitch in high school, Mitch Keller remarkably improved his game, earning a spot with the Pirates. After a five-year stint in the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut in 2019. Keller overcame challenges with his pitching mechanics and mindset by working with Tread and incorporating new techniques like the Kikuchi step back and figure eight rocker drills. Adding a sinker to his arsenal, he further elevated his game.

Timestamps: 0:00 Mitch Keller introduction 2:22 Mitch Keller knew he was going to be a big leaguer 3:19 How did Mitch Keller keep himself grounded 4:53 Mitch Keller Walking Guys Story 6:48 Mitch Keller 2022 Season 9:53 Mitch Keller Mentors 13:50 How did Mitch Keller handle the pressure 16:01 Mitch Keller at Tread 22:12 Mitch Keller’s favorite drills 31:55 Building out Mitch Keller’s Program 35:44 Mitch Keller Sinker 48:50 Mitch Keller’s Arsenal 51:56 Power Pitcher 57:48 Mitch Keller Most Improved Stuff 1:00:23 Mitch Keller go to feel 1:07:15 Mitch Keller’s Goal for 2023 1:11:22 Player Coach relationship at Tread 1:13:24 Mitch Keller’s lifestyle