Jay Johnson and LSU baseball dipped into the Houston Astros organization hiring Astros minor league strength and conditioning coordinator Chris Martin who will assume the role of strength and conditioning coach for LSU baseball, LSU head coach Jay Johnson announced on Wednesday.
“I am really excited to add Chris Martin as our LSU Baseball Strength Coach,” Johnson said. “Chris is exactly what we need here at LSU as we continue to develop future Major League players and championship teams in the weight room. Chris stands out in many ways, blending intelligence, a top-shelf work ethic, and he is elite at developing strength programs for players at the highest possible level.
“The Astros are one of the most progressive organizations in MLB regarding player development, and we are excited to tap into that by bringing Chris to Baton Rouge. Chris being our new strength coach is outstanding for our current and future players’ development.”
“I am really excited to add Chris Martin as our LSU Baseball Strength Coach,” Johnson said. “Chris is exactly what we need here at LSU as we continue to develop future Major League players and championship teams in the weight room. Chris stands out in many ways, blending intelligence, a top-shelf work ethic, and he is elite at developing strength programs for players at the highest possible level.
“The Astros are one of the most progressive organizations in MLB regarding player development, and we are excited to tap into that by bringing Chris to Baton Rouge. Chris being our new strength coach is outstanding for our current and future players’ development.”
