We’re excited to welcome San Francisco Giants infielder Joe Panik to this week’s podcast. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Athletic Greens. Head to http://www.athleticgreens.com/cressey and you’ll receive a free 20-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.
Show Outline
- Joe’s journey to MLB and the developmental years he spent in college and minor league baseball to grow into the player he is today.
- Joe discusses the challenges of being scouted as a hitter from the Northeast and how this impacted the direction of his early career.
- The reason he chose to attend St. John’s and honor that commitment despite enticing offers from bigger schools.
- Joe’s response to high school scouting reports on him
- How criticism and speculation in Joe’s early career propelled him to be meticulous in mastering his craft.
- The fundamental focused mindset that has led Joe to become the consistent Major League player he is today.
- How Joe has modeled his game to play to his strengths, allow him to be himself on the field, and find success at the highest level.
- The culture of the San Francisco Giants and how coaches and veteran players can make the transition to the next level easier for young players.
- Joe’s hitting approach and why he continues to have a low strikeout percentage when the game of baseball is trending in the opposite direction.
- The adjustments he has made to his swing and training in preparation for the 2019 season.
- Joe’s thoughts on characteristics of the most impactful coaches he’s had
You can follow Joe on Twitter at @JoePanik, and on Instagram at @JoePanik.
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