Episode 064: Blake Austin Are the golf and baseball swings similar? Why speed development is the top thing to develop, and How going outside of your field to learn, can be the best thing you ever do.

Published: March 6, 2022, 1 p.m.

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Blake Austin\\xa0(T:\\xa0@RAKEwBLAKE, IG:\\xa0@usaprimebaseball, FB:\\xa0@usaprimebase)\\xa0 is one of the most sought after hitting coaches in baseball. He\\u2019s often referred to as \\u2018the mad scientist\\u2019 because of his willingness to go outside the box and into other fields, such as golf, to learn more about swing mechanics. His ability to do so may have rubbed some traditionalists the wrong way but it has allowed his clients to achieve levels no one thought possible.

Blake is also a golf fanatic and has been applying his knowledge of the baseball swing to golf. Along that journey he has identified many similarities, as well as differences, and believes coaches from both sports would benefit greatly from consulting with one another. Blake has mastered blending the \\u2018old school\\u2019 ideas with modern technology and has helped many improve their game and reach the next level. If you\\u2019re interested in learning more about Blake and what he does you can visit him at his facility, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia at\\xa0USA Prime Baseball.

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