The Tread Podcast

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Tread Athletics

  1. May 22

    What I Wish I Knew As An 18-Year-Old Pitcher

    Craig Stem and Paul Hall have both lived the pitcher development journey from high school arms to professional baseball. In this episode, they break down everything they wish someone had told them at 18. The mechanical habits, the mindset traps, and the training principles that took years to figure out the hard way.If you're a high school or college pitcher trying to fast-track your development, this one is for you.In this episode:- What Craig and Paul got wrong early in their careers- The mechanical and mindset lessons that changed everything- What they'd tell every 18-year-old pitcher today

  2. May 5

    They Both Got Signed Out Of Tread Pro Day | Dylan Cumming & Grant Umberger

    In this episode of the Tread Podcast, Performance Coach Chase sits down with Dylan Cumming and Grant Umberger to break down their full journeys.Dylan Cumming and Grant Umberger were never highly recruited. Grant was underperforming and cut at Virginia Tech. Dylan was bouncing between schools and barely getting looks. Then they both found their way to pro ball after the Tread Annual Pro day. Now they are heading into their second season with the Chicago White Sox.-How Dylan went from a disappointing pro day at 90-92 mph to signing with the Giants-How Grant evolved from a one-pitch guy at Toledo into a legitimate multi-pitch arm with the White Sox-They also get into why pitch ability mattered more than velo during their Tread Pro Day Performances

  3. May 2

    From D3 to the ACC to the Washington Nationals | Grant Manning

    In this episode, we sit down with Grant Manning, a Washington Nationals signee out of the 2026 Tread Pro Day, to tell his underdog story. Grant started his career as a skinny 6'6" freshman throwing 84 MPH at Division III Chapman University. Through years of gradual development, relentless work, and one perfectly timed email, he earned a spot at Virginia Tech in the ACC.We trace the full journey from his early days at Chapman where he first learned about his mechanics, to competing in a top 25 ACC program against future MLB draft picks, to transitioning into a closer role in the MLB Draft League after going undrafted, to finally earning his shot at Tread Pro Day and getting the call from the Washington Nationals while stranded in a Nashville snowstorm.Grant breaks down his complete arsenal, including his fastball that touches 95, his hard gyro slider, and the "Ghost Pitch" changeup that generates 60 to 65% whiff rates and left Virginia Tech hitters completely baffled.This is a story about what happens when you refuse to let your ceiling be defined by where you started.

  4. Apr 30

    How He Went From Undrafted To 98 MPH And Signed By The Phillies | MT Morrissey

    MT Morrissey wasn't drafted. He transferred twice. He battled inconsistency throughout his collegiate career. Then he hit 98 MPH in a bullpen, and the Phillies signed him.In this episode of the Tread Podcast, Pro Development Lead Turner Givens and S&C Lead Ethan Dyer sit down with MT to break down his full journey:- His mindset shift that changed everything- His Pro-style buildup at NJIT helped him convert to a starter- The specific training decisions that moved the needle most.They also get into why his best outings happened after his worst ones, why tinkering mid-season kills development, and the unbelievable bullpen session that got him signed.

  5. Apr 2

    From MLB Pitcher To Cancer Diagnosis To Comeback | David Hess

    David Hess was a 4th round pick out of Tennessee Tech who worked his way to the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles. In this episode he breaks down the full journey, from decommitting as a high school recruit to his MLB debut, the minor league grind, and what it actually takes to stick at that level. Hess also talks openly about battling cancer, the treatment, and why he's not done with baseball yet.

  6. Mar 12

    How Tread Coaches Gain Velo After Retiring

    In this episode of the Tread Podcast, John Lantigua, Trey Goodrich, and Zach Warren break down how all three of them increased their velocity post-retirement. The answer comes down to this: years of coaching taught them what actually matters in a throw, and retirement gave them the freedom to fully apply it. The conversation digs into the real reasons behind their gains, simplifying their approach, identifying the three or four things that actually matter in a throw, and training without the pressure of a long season. From leaning into individual body types to hammering the weight room in ways they never did as players, each coach found their own path to throwing harder by finally understanding why certain mechanics work instead of just copying what looked good.

  7. Mar 6

    Tigers Knuckleballer Prospect Breaks Down His Career Trajectory | Kenny Serwa

    Kenny Serwa sits down with Co-Founder Ben Brewster and his former teammate, now Tread Performance Coach Cody Whitten, to reflect on the past year since signing with the Detroit Tigers. Kenny Serwa signed after participating in Tread Athletics Annual Pro Day in 2025.

  8. Feb 17

    He Was Released By 3 Indy Ball Teams. Now He's An Orioles Prospect | Sayer Diederich

    Sayer Diederich went from getting cut in indy ball and nearly walking away from baseball to becoming a prospect in the Baltimore Orioles organization. In this episode of the Tread Podcast, we break down his unconventional path, from velocity struggles and mechanical overhauls to refining an arsenal that finally got him noticed.

    He Was Released By 3 Indy Ball Teams. Now He's An Orioles Prospect | Sayer Diederich
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  • Creator
    Tread Athletics
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
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