Fresh off his first full MLB season pitching for the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider reflects on an impressive year that started with being included in the Braves' Opening Day roster and ultimately led to a recent signing of a 6-year contract with the Braves through the 2029 season. Building on a pre-season podcast conversation Dr. Cory Shaffer and Strider had earlier this year about Strider's journey to the MLB (Episode 170), they continue the discussion from a post-season lens and talk about key insights gained after a full MLB season, including the importance of preparation, making room for necessary adjustments along the way, and recognizing that marginal differences become crucial separators in performance.
