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Elite Baseball Development Podcast

The Elite Baseball Development Podcast is a one-stop-shop for baseball development. Please subscribe to get updates for every new show!

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52:50

210. High-Performance Speed Testing and Training with...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2025/09/09

In this episode, Eric chats with Adam Rolf and Matt Tometz from 1080 Motion, an innovative technology that assists with both testing and training acceleration and deceleration. From performance enhancement to injury prevention, this conversation offers some tremendous insights on how to individualize training prescriptions for athletes who want to move faster safely. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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11:36

Pinch Hit Friday #49 - Does Throwing Weighted...

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2025/09/05

In this episode, Eric discusses the findings from a recent study that looked at weighted baseball usage and pitching injuries in professional baseball players. This is a hot topic, so it's important to understand all the factors that influence whether a pitcher gets hurt using weighted balls. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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10:48

Pinch Hit Friday #48 - The Recovery Hierarchy

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2025/08/29

In this episode, Eric covers the important inclusions in an athlete's approach to recovery, and more importantly, how each component should be prioritized for comprehensive recovery environment. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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11:04

Pinch Hit Friday #47 - 5 Common Mistakes with...

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2025/08/22

Medicine ball workouts are essential for any rotational sport athlete, but that's not to say that there aren't a lot of programming and technique mistakes that can interfere with their benefits. In this podcast, Eric covers his top five mistakes with medicine ball exercises. Be sure to check out www.CresseyMedBall.com to learn more about his comprehensive Medicine Ball Masterclass, which is on sale for 25% off this week.

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9:01

Pinch Hit Friday #46 - The Biggest Early Off-Season...

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2025/08/15

In this episode, Eric talks about how an offseason calendar should be structured for baseball players of all ages, with a specific focus on how to make the most of the first month of the offseason. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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10:24

Pinch Hit Friday #45 - 5 Mistakes That Stall...

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2025/08/08

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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9:38

Pinch Hit Friday #44 - When Adaptation Happens Too...

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2025/08/01

In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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13:43

Pinch Hit Friday #43 - 6 Little League Elbow...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.

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12:58

Pinch Hit Friday #42 - 6 Strategies for Writing...

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2025/07/18

In this episode, Eric shares six key approaches for efficiently writing effective training programs. Whether you work in the rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, general fitness, or sport-specific realm, these strategies are universally applicable. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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8:47

Pinch Hit Friday #41 - Return to Play vs. Return to...

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2025/07/11

In this episode, Eric highlights the three levels of rehab success: return to play, return to same level of play, and return to performance. These are important "levels" to understand as we manage athlete expectations during rehabilitation programs. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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12:57

Pinch Hit Friday #40 - 6 Sleep Strategies for Athletes

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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9:54

Pinch Hit Friday #39 - Identifying, Preserving, and...

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2025/06/27

Elite rotational qualities are what make many athletes great, but traditional strength and conditioning approaches sometimes limit the expression of this superpower. In this episode, Eric shares how to identify, preserve, and develop rotational patterns for athletes that leverage these proficiencies for high-level performance. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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15:34

Pinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2025/06/20

In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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10:23

Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball...

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2025/06/13

Summer baseball is here! In this episode, Eric shares insights - from staying healthy to optimizing performance - on how to make the most of this experience. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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8:27

Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2025/06/06

In this episode, Eric highlights the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all arm care programs in our quest to keep pitchers healthy. At a time when pitcher injury rates are soaring, we need to avoid excessively reductionist thinking.

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7:08

Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in...

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2025/05/30

In this episode, Eric highlights the challenges facing parents of young athletes today, and offers guidance on how to handle the pressures of being pulled in many directions for youth sports participation. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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10:14

Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes...

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2025/05/23

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players doing plyo throws. From poor technique, to incorrect drill selection, to incorrect intensity, he shares insights that can improve any throwing program. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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12:47

Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned,...

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2025/05/16

In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventions. He also digs in on why individualization becomes even more important as athletes progress in their development. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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14:46

Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice,...

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2025/05/09

In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, demands so much precision. Learn about random vs. blocked practice and what long-term athletic development strategies parents and coaches can employ with youth baseball players. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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6:24

Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation

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2025/05/02

In this episode, Eric talks about the differences between favorable and unfavorable stressors and how they each drive different adaptations. Before you try to add something that may help, start by removing things that definitely hurt. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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