Dr. Chris Yeager holds a PHD in Human Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recognizes Dr. Yeager as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Dr. Yeager served as the Hitting and Pitching Mechanics Analyst for the San Diego Padres Player Development Department 2004-2006 (Ty Waller, Director).
Dr. Yeager served as the Hitting and Pitching Mechanics Analyst for the Seattle Mariners Pro Scouting Department 2009-2011 (Carmen Fusco, Director).
Dr. Yeager has experience as a collegiate baseball coach and player, a university instructor and a keynote speaker at numerous venues.
He is a published researcher and author and he has produced numerous groundbreaking videos including:
- “The Physics and Physiology of the Baseball Swing” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2000.
- “The Kinetic Chain in the Baseball Player Explained” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2003.
- “How the Major Leaguer Optimizes the Kinetic Link in the Lower Body” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2003.
- “Visual Evidence that Changes in a Batter’s Center of Pressure Occur During the Stride” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2003.
- “The Kinetics of the Professional Baseball Swing” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2004.
- “Back Elbow Function and Body Segment Rotation in the Elite Hitter” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2004.
- “Lead Arm Function and Separation in the Elite Hitter” Created and produced by Chris Yeager. Informational video. 2005
Ryan Adams
“Dr. Yeager, I wouldn’t be where I am without you! Thanks for everything!”
Jack Cassel
-Jack Cassel – Pitcher – San Diego Padres Organization
Dirk Hayhurst
– Pitcher – San Diego Padres Organization
“Dr. Yeager, I’m throwing harder, more consistently thanks to your help Chris. This stuff works!”