
COREY KLUBER Became A Cy Young Winner By Changing ONE Pitch!
About this episode
Former MLB ace Corey Kluber breaks down the secrets behind his dominant pitching career and shares candid insights about what it takes to succeed at baseball's highest level. The two-time Cy Young Award winner opens up about the pivotal role his coaches played in his development, including how a simple suggestion to switch from four-seam to two-seam fastballs transformed his career.
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kluber reveals the mental challenges of maintaining elite performance, building trust with coaches, and adapting to different team cultures across MLB. He discusses his experiences with the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Yankees, offering unique perspectives on how different organizations approach player development and team chemistry.
Get an insider's look at what makes a successful MLB pitcher tick as Kluber shares stories about facing baseball's toughest hitters, including Miguel Cabrera, and explains how veteran leadership shapes clubhouse culture. From the importance of honest feedback to the delicate balance of being coachable while staying true to your fundamentals, this episode provides rare insights into professional baseball's mental and physical demands.
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Guest
Corey Kluber /@ckluber28
Hosts
Eric Hosmer / @hosmer305
Justin Su'a / @justinsua
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