Скачать или смотреть From Top Prospect to Pitching Boss: Danny Hultzen’s Story

Danny Hultzen was destined for stardom. A two-time All-American and the second overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, he was one of the most promising left-handed pitchers in the game. But after multiple shoulder surgeries and years of grueling rehab, Danny’s dream took a different turn. He made it to the majors, but his lasting impact is now being made off the field—shaping the future of the Chicago Cubs as a key leader in player development.

In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth sit down with Danny to unpack his journey from elite prospect to front office executive. He walks us through the highs and lows of professional baseball, the toll of injury, and the unrelenting mindset it took to keep showing up.

Together they break down what today’s top athletes need to succeed—from performance-based data to locker room dynamics, mental pressure to physical recovery, and the role of sports science in producing wins. Danny also opens up about how he mentors rising stars, tunes out media noise, and draws on his own struggles to guide the next generation.

This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the people who turn pain into purpose—for themselves and for the teams they help build.

Meet the Guest:
-Former MLB Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
-Pitching Development Assistant for the Chicago Cubs today
-Attended the University of Virginia

Topics Discussed:
-Behind the Shoulder Injury
-The mindset to overcome adversity
-Reflecting on time playing

Highlights:
0:00 Introduction
1:55 Background
9:47 Rehab Process
14:27 Managing Pressure
17:43 Mindset
20:15 Prospective Athletes Message
23:02 External Pressure
25:09 Tuning out the noise
30:50 Locker Room Dynamic
33:23 Mentor
39:23 Injury Media
42:33 Nutrition & Supplementation
47:06 Recovery Aids
52:57 Performance Based Data Analytics
57:08 Foundational Development
59:43 Measuring Lower Body Strength
1:01:23 Sports Science to Wins
1:04:50 Passing Time
1:07:16 Superstitions
1:11:00 The Injury Report
1:14:05 Advancements in Surgery

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