"Travis Smith, the Dodgers' head major league strength coach, has been making waves for pumping up Team USA, as shown in a video recently shared to Reddit after being posted by baseball reporter Ellie Williamson. This week, Smith has gone viral again, this time for a workout he's doing with New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. In the video, Smith seeks to hold back the 6-foot-7, 282-pound Judge as he churns his way across the outfield."
"Smith regularly works with the Dodgers players, including two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani just after he signed with the Boys in Blue. Video shared back in 2024 showed Ohtani working on agility drills with Smith, and he's been shouted out by Dodgers for years, including Matt Beaty in 2019. If his work with Team USA is any indication, Smith also is a key contributor to the clubhouse culture."
"As fans noted on Reddit, Smith is up close and personal with many of baseball's stars during the WBC. Getting to work with some of the best American players during this tournament likely provided further incentive for free agents who may be looking to play for the Dodgers. Some indicated that Smith's 'aura' could benefit the Dodgers in the long run."
Travis Smith, the Los Angeles Dodgers' head major league strength coach, has become a notable figure during Team USA's World Baseball Classic run. His training methods have gone viral on social media, particularly a workout video featuring him providing resistance training to New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. Smith regularly works with Dodgers players, including Shohei Ohtani and other roster members, focusing on agility drills and strength conditioning. His visible presence at the WBC, working closely with elite American baseball players, has generated discussion about his potential impact on the Dodgers' recruiting efforts and clubhouse culture, with fans suggesting his expertise and personality could attract future free agents to the organization.
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