The Detroit Tigers are hosting PBATS-Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society to give knowledge about how to maintain the physique of a baseball player.

You will have the opportunity to hear from Detroit Tigers Athletic staff and other professional trainers to ensure the safety of your athletes.

Please arrive 30 minutes early to check-in.

Location: Comerica Park 

Time: 10am-12pm

9:30-10:00 AM- Check-in

10:00-10:15- Introductions and presentation by Hooten Foundation

10:15-10:35- Velocity Enhancement Program; What We Need to Know-Matt Rankin (Assistant Athletic Trainer, Detroit Tigers)

10:35-10:55- Low Back Injuries and Core Strengthening Programs- Chris McDonald (Assistant Athletic Trainer, Detroit Tigers)

10:55-11:15-Workloads for Youth Baseball Players- Ryne Eubanks (Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Tigers)

11:15-11:30- Importance of play and Athletic Variety- Matt Boyd- Detroit Tigers Player

11:30-11:45- Q & A

11:45- Noon- Meet and Greet