About Justin Stone
- Justin Stone is a highly experienced coach in tech-driven baseball training. He is the founder of Elite Baseball Training, a program focused on developing baseball and softball players using modern equipment and data-driven techniques.
- Stone holds a Master’s degree in Human Performance, with research centered on kinesiology, physiology, and biomechanics.
- Previously, he has coached at Indiana State University and served as General Manager of the White Sox Training Academy.
Role with the Cubs
- Stone will focus on developing the hitting infrastructure at the minor league level, working closely with players to improve their swing mechanics and overall performance.
- He will track the progress of players’ hitting development, ensuring that adjustments and coaching are effectively applied.
- Stone will also serve as a hitting coordinator for lower-level minor league players, helping Cubs’ prospects reach their full potential.
- His appointment underscores the Cubs’ commitment to strengthening their player development program using scientific and technological methods.
Statements
- Justin Stone said: “I’m very excited to join the Cubs and contribute to their championship aspirations. Using technology to analyze hitting is an essential part of modern baseball, and I look forward to helping players improve.”
- Cubs officials have expressed enthusiasm for Stone’s analytical approach, noting that his methods have already proven valuable and will enhance the team’s player development strategies.
