Brewers Coaching Staff's Pickleball Fever

0:00On April 19th, the Milwaukee Brewer's coaching staff has caught Pickleball fever, turning it into their go-to escape from baseball grind. It kicked off three years ago when third-base coach Matt Erickson joined his stepmom for a casual game at a church court in Appleton. Hooked after getting schooled by some pros, he brought paddles to spring training in Arizona, convincing the grounds crew to set up courts near the cages. Word spread fast. Pulling in hitting coach Jason Lane, president of baseball operations, Matt Arnold, and folks from string training to the front's office. By the next year, they had two courts buzzing with players like clubhouse attendant Joe Swanhart, pitching coordinator Jim Henderson and Field. Coordinator Nestor Corridor. Everyone from different departments mixed it up, building bonds outside the diamond. Coach's love how Pickleball mirrors baseball strategy, reading hops on defense like infield play, targeting weak spots on offense like smart pitching. Owner Mark Atenasio saw the vibe and built a court on the terrace at American Family

1:04Field for quick games during home stands. It's all about that healthy competition and mental reset for these former players. The buzz even hit pro Pickleball circles, with Erickson linking up with top players like Chris Headings and Zayn Avertill. Gear company Jula hooked them up with paddles and now they pack them for road trips, scouting parks for morning matches before ballpark duties. Teammates Crown Erickson, the king of the court, no contest. Pickleball keeps their competitive edge razor sharp through the long season, swapping golf clothes for paddles since it's easier to travel and just as. Fun for trash talk. It's the perfect outlet, feeling wins on the field by sharpening minds off it. That's your update from Milwaukee Brewers News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.