Eric Cressey Is The Newest Addition To New York's Staff
Earlier this off -season Matt Blake was hired as New York’s new pitching coach.
This week the team that wears the pinstripes hired yet another new person to join their staff.
The Yankees have hired performance coach Eric Cressey to oversee their training and strength/conditioning departments, according to a report by The Athletic (subscription required). “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-hire-eric-cressey-training-staff-changes
The move comes amid an apparent overhaul of the Yankees’ training room after a season in which they set a Major League record with 30 players (39 stints) appearing on the injured list. The club has not announced any changes or confirmed the report. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-hire-eric-cressey-training-staff-changes
the club plans to transition longtime head athletic trainer Steve Donohue to an emeritus role. Donohue joined the club in 1979 and served as the assistant athletic trainer under Gene Monahan, taking over the head athletic trainer position following Monahan’s 2011 retirement. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-hire-eric-cressey-training-staff-changes
Cressey is something of a celebrity in the world of performance coaching. He has worked with high-profile stars like Corey Kluber, Noah Syndergaard and Max Scherzer, helping to popularize the emphasis of kinesiology and biomechanics. Cressey also hosts an “Elite Baseball Development” podcast on which he interviews big league players and personalities.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-hire-eric-cressey-training-staff-changes
According to The Athletic, the Yankees plan to allow Cressey to continue working with players on other Major League clubs. He will also retain his role as the president and co-founder of the Cressey Sports Performance training centers, which are located in Hudson, Mass., and Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-hire-eric-cressey-training-staff-changes