Former MLB pitcher and 1996 #1 overall draft pick Kris Benson joins the More Velocity Podcast to share his journey—from Clemson standout and Olympic medalist to Major Leaguer and now high school coach and ArmCare advocate.

Benson discusses:

- How modern arm care could have changed his career

- The evolution of pitching strength and recovery from the 90s to now

- Why youth athletes need strength before velocity

- His philosophy behind Evolution Pitching and his new San Diego performance center, Evolution Pitching.

- The importance of balancing mechanics, strength, and recovery

This episode dives deep into what it takes to build durable, high-performing athletes in today’s game—straight from a player who’s lived every level of it.

Be sure to follow Kris @evolution_pitching34 and @kbpitching34.

In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Matt sit down with Tommy Vessella, head baseball coach at Hillsdale College. A former professional pitcher drafted in the 11th round by the Houston Astros, Vessella spent seven seasons in the minors with both the Astros and San Francisco Giants, reaching AAA with the Fresno Grizzlies before moving into coaching.

Now entering his fifth season leading Hillsdale, Vessella has guided the Chargers to back-to-back G-MAC Tournament appearances, a program record for strikeouts, and the development of multiple All-Americans. His coaching background spans the Cape Cod League, the Medicine Hat Mavericks, and six seasons at Moorpark Community College.

In this conversation, Coach Vessella shares:

• His journey from small-college player to professional pitcher and coach
• The principles behind keeping Hillsdale pitchers healthy and surgery-free
• Why communication and individualized training matter more than cookie-cutter programs
• How technology like ArmCare helps bridge the gap between “feel” and data
• Lessons on balancing development, workload, and player autonomy You can follow Hillsdale on

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalecollegebaseball

In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, hosts Ryan Croton and Jordan Oseguera talk with Steve Bumbry from The St. James, a world-class sports and performance facility.

In this conversation, they discuss Steve’s journey from pro baseball with the Baltimore Orioles to shaping the next generation of athletes. How The St. James uses cutting-edge technology—strength sensors, range of motion testing, and data-driven programming—to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best.

The importance of building habits early, blending recovery science with performance, and creating a holistic athlete experience.

A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Return Beyond Performance events and the Players & Coaches Clinic, designed to unite coaches, trainers, and athletes around evidence-based performance and recovery strategies.

From injury prevention to “training the brakes so you don’t break,” this episode provides insights for athletes, coaches, and performance professionals who want to push beyond limits while staying healthy.

Follow The St. James on Instagram at @TheSaintJames