Episode 167: 167. Interview with Phil Hartt (Part Two)

The PBSCCS Podcast

Phil Hartt just completed his 8th season in professional baseball. He worked for the Minnesota Twins from 2016-2018 before coming to the Detroit Tigers in 2019. He has completed internships at Coastal Carolina University, University of Michigan Olympic Sports, University of Missouri Football, and a sport’s science position with the University of Minnesota M&W Hockey. Other stops include coaching high school baseball for three seasons and working at three private sector facilities.

Pro Ball Resume

2016 Elizabethton Twins (rookie)

2017 Cedar Rapids Kernels (low a)

2018 Chattanooga Lookouts (AA)

2019 West Michigan Whitecaps (Low a)

2020-2021 Erie Seawolves (AA)

2022-Present Toledo Mudhens (AAA)
Topics covered in this episode:
-Advice for others in the field
-Being named International League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
-Continuing Education Resources
Quotes:
-"It's not your way or the highway like some people think. I mean you can be out of a job a lot quicker than them with that kind of mindset" (3:47)
-"I don't ever want to turn a guy away from the weightroom" (10:19)
-"Always be open to working with the other team" (16:35)
If you would like to learn more from Phil, you can follow him on social media:
Instagram:
@harttsandc