Elite Baseball Development Podcast

6:15

Pinch Hit Friday #90: Does Strength Training Cause...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/10/02

In this episode Eric discusses some common misconceptions about strength training for young baseball players. Strength and conditioning programs sometimes have come under scrutiny on social media as the cause of injuries in youth baseball players, but there are other variables at play. Thanks to today's sponsor AG1: AG1 is your daily foundational nutrition; it has 75 whole-food sourced ingredients designed to support your body’s foundational nutrition needs across five critical ar...

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8:16

Pinch Hit Friday #89: Young Hitters, Bat Speed, and...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/09/25

In this episode Eric discusses a recent Korean youth baseball study that sampled youth baseball players ranging from ages 12-15. This study focused on the correlation between bat speed and a few different force production methods in these populations. Thank you to today's sponsor 1st Phorm. 1st Phorm is an awesome supplement company with a comprehensive product offering I enjoy using myself and with our athletes. Visit 1st Phorm and get free shipping on your order of $99 or more.

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10:10

Pinch Hit Friday #88: Ranking Recovery Options

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/09/18

In this episode, Eric does rapid fire impressions on common recovery initiatives as they're proposed to him. Learn which approaches he finds the most beneficial for short- and long-term recovery and athletic success. This episode is brought to you by AG1. They’ve just upgraded the formula to AG1 Next Gen, which comes in a slightly larger size with bolstered vitamins and minerals and upgraded probiotics. They’ve completed four clinical trials on the formulation, and these clinical studies have...

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10:00

Pinch Hit Friday #87: Hip-Shoulder Separation and Bat...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/09/11

In this episode, Eric highlights the findings of a recent study on hip-shoulder separation and contact depth as they relate to bat speed in baseball hitters. This is a very nuanced discussion, so he shares insights on how to best interpret the data relative to player development initiatives. Thank you to today's sponsor 1st Phorm. 1st Phorm is an awesome supplement company with a comprehensive product offering I enjoy using myself and with our athletes. Visit 1st Phorm and get fre...

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7:29

Pinch Hit Friday #86: How to Evaluate Athlete Referrals

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/09/04

In this podcast, Eric digs into the considerations you should have when evaluating where and who athletes should be referred to. A referral to a specialist is vital to athletic performance because this is where they will be spending a bulk of their time training and recovering, especially during formative years of their lives. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, AG1. Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/cressey and you’ll receive an awesome welcome pack consisting of free AG1 travel ...

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8:14

Pinch Hit Friday #85: Timing Up Trunk Rotation for...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/08/28

In this podcast, Eric digs in on why the timing of trunk rotation is so important for keeping pitchers healthy and helping them perform at a high level. Citing recent research on how early and late trunk rotators move differently, he highlights practical applications for players and coaches. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, AG1. Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/cressey and you’ll receive an awesome welcome pack consisting of free AG1 travel packets, a shaker bottle, and a 600-servin...

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9:40

Pinch Hit Friday #84: A Pitch Count Study for the Ages

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/08/21

In this episode, Eric highlights a recent study on the sports medicine impacts of pitch count implementation in Japanese youth baseball. Thank you to today's sponsor 1st Phorm. 1st Phorm International is the premier supplement line in the industry. Head to https://1stphorm.com/cressey to get free shipping on orders over $75.

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9:42

Pinch Hit Friday #83: How Height and Weight Impact...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/08/14

In this podcast, Eric highlights the results of a recent Japanese study that examined the relationship between physical maturity and velocity and spin rate. There are some important implications for elementary, middle, and high school athletes. Thank you to today's sponsor AG1! Head to https://www.DrinkAG1.com/cressey and you’ll receive an awesome welcome pack consisting of free AG1 travel packets, a shaker bottle, and a 600-serving bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your first order.

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30:45

229. Austin Henrich on The Future of Pitching...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/06/18

In this episode, Eric sits down with Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Austin Henrich. They discuss findings from the CSP-FL motion capture lab with amateur and professional pitchers, and how this technology can help different pitchers in different ways. Austin speaks to key long-term development strategies for youth pitchers, and how professional players can sometimes learn as much from amateurs as the young guys can pick up from the veterans. Thank you today's sponso...

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8:22

Pinch Hit Friday #82 - The Pillars of "Athlete...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/06/12

In this episode, Eric talks about the Pillars of "Athlete Diagnosis." In order to best serve an athlete, sports medicine and strength and conditioning specialists need to look comprehensively at a number of factors and work as a team. To illustrate, he shares a case study of an athlete with a history of shoulder pain and glenoid dysplasia and the entire associated process unfolded. Visit our sponsor, Ancore, and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.

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31:06

Shane Drohan on Hypermobility, Pitch Design, and...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/06/09

In this episode Eric talks with Brewers left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan. Shane is Florida State University grad who made his major league debut in 2026. He's recorded 13 appearances in his rookie campaign to the tune of a a 3.11 ERA in 37.2 innings pitched. Shane has been training at Cressey Sports Performance since his junior year of high school. In the episode Eric and Shane discuss his development as a pitcher, the challenges of hypermobility, the difference between coming out of th...

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7:18

Pinch Hit Friday #81 - Joint Hypermobility,...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/06/06

In this podcast, Eric discusses the physiological and biomechanical interplay among joint hypermobility, psychosocial stress, and joint loading. These considerations are important for anyone who coaches or rehab athletes, as well as individuals who always seem to get injured during stressful periods of life. 1st Phorm

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49:36

227. Sean Casey and The Mental Game of Baseball

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/06/02

In this episode Eric chats with MLB veteran and hitting coach Sean Casey. They speak to the mental side of the game and how hitting in the big leagues has evolved. Visit our sponsor, AG1.

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9:41

Pinch Hit Friday #80 - Adding Tools to the Training...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/30

In this episode, Eric talks about how each training case is unique, and coaches and rehab professionals need to make sure they've got a variety of strategies - exercises, coaching cues, and a professional network - to best support their clients and athletes.

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16:18

226. Standardization in an Era of Innovation

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/26

In this episode, Eric shares insights on how important quality control is in the rapidly evolving fields of health and human performance. Learn more about the new CSP Amplify app at www.CSPAmplify.com

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11:01

Pinch Hit Friday #79 - 6 Tips for Aging Athletes

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/23

In this episode, Eric shares training, nutrition, and recovery insights for aging athletes who want to preserve high levels of performance. This information has merit for not only athletes, but also parents and coaches in this age demographic. Visit our sponsor, Ancore, at www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.

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43:53

225. Scott Brown on Recruiting and Developing...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/19

In this episode, Eric welcomes long-time Vanderbilt pitching coach Scott Brown for a far-reaching conversation on pitching development. Scott shares insights on how college baseball has evolved over his 14 seasons in the SEC, speaks to his own insights as a baseball dad, and identifies key competencies that separate the ones who have success at Vanderbilt and beyond.

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10:49

Pinch Hit Friday #78 - The 5 Quickest Paths to Safely...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/15

In this episode, Eric highlights five ways that pitchers - especially in the amateur ranks - can safely build pitching velocity in a short amount of time. With summer ball approaching, this information is very timely.

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54:17

224. Dr. Robby Sikka on Tennis Injuries, Sports...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/12

In this episode, Eric welcomes Dr. Robby Sikka, who brings a wealth of sports medicine research experience across a variety of sports. Robby shares insights about the dramatic rise in injuries in professional tennis while also speaking to the broader landscape of sports medicine trends across high level sports.

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10:33

Pinch Hit Friday #77 - Can Movement Screens Predict...

Elite Baseball Development Podcast ·

2026/05/08

In this podcast, Eric reviews some recent research on the utility of the Functional Movement Screen in predicting upper extremity injuries in baseball players. More importantly, he speaks broadly to the goal of doing assessments, and why what's predictive in one population might not hold up in a different group of athletes.

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