In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, Nik sits down with Ben Brewster - a former draft pick of the Chicago White Sox and current founder & CEO of Tread Athletics. Ben shares his underdog journey from fighting for a roster spot on the White Sox to starting one of the largest baseball coaching & performance companies in the world. Learn the secret strategies & tactics Ben used to grow Tread Athletics, why so many baseball prospects don't fulfill their potential, and a breakdown of the top pitchers in the MLB.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:41) Who Is Ben Brewster?

(10:30) Ben Gives a Masterclass in Pitching

(13:30) How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

(20:29) Everyone Starts As a Beginner

(23:50) Getting Drafted into the MLB & Starting a Company 

(29:29) MLB Draft Process Explained

(32:45) What It's Like Playing in the MLB & Why Most MLB Players Don't Make It

(44:13) Why Ben Decided to Start Tread Athletics 

(56:56) The Impact of COVID on Tread Athletics

(59:36) Was Ben Surprised by His Success?

(01:02:39) Ben's Social Media Strategy 

(01:11:52) Mechanical Breakdown of the Best Pitchers in the MLB

(01:19:38) Mental Preparation for Pitchers

(01:29:07) Is Baseball a Dying Sport?

(01:31:29) Ben's Life Advice

Connect with Ben Brewster:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreadAthletics

Tread Athletics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreadHQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tread_athletics/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@treadathletics

Tread Athletics: https://treadathletics.com/

Connect with Nik:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic