Episode notes
In this episode of Pacific Swings, David and Jasper talk with Trey Cabbage, the Tennessee slugger who went from breaking exit velocity records in the minors to demolishing baseballs at the Tokyo Dome for the Yomiuri Giants. From 487-foot home runs to 121.1 mph exit velocity, Cabbage opens up about the mental and technical adjustments needed to succeed in NPB.
"My job is to barrel the baseball and do some damage"
Key Topics Covered:
- Breaking the minor league distance record with a 487-foot home run
- Holding the hardest exit velocity record at 121.1 mph (for three glorious weeks)
- The technical differences in NPB pitching: speed changes vs. raw stuff
- Mental preparation adjustments: from playing scared to playing with swagger
- Cul ...
Keywords
Pacific SwingsDavid MacKinnonNPBMLBJapanJapanese baseballbaseballYomiuri Giants読売ジャイアンツトレイ・キャベッジ巨人軍