
Elite Baseball Development Podcast
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Episodes
250 episodes
Pinch Hit Friday #41 - Return to Play vs. Return to Performance
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 prog...
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Episode 41
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8:47

Pinch Hit Friday #40 - 6 Sleep Strategies for Athletes
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 ...
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Episode 40
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12:57

Pinch Hit Friday #39 - Identifying, Preserving, and Developing Rotational Superpowers
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...
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Episode 39
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9:54

Pinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of Durable Baseball Players
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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Episode 38
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15:34

Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball Success
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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Episode 37
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10:23

Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm Care Programs
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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Episode 36
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8:27

Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in Youth Sports
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:
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Episode 35
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7:08

Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich
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, ...
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Episode 34
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10:14

Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed
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 ...
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Episode 33
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12:47

Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development
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 ...
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Episode 32
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14:46

Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation
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
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Episode 31
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6:24

Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention
In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the first place.
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Episode 30
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9:55

Pinch Hit Friday #29 - Neck Care During Arm Care
In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone.Support Our Sponsor:
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Episode 29
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10:55

Pinch Hit Friday #28 - Low-Hanging Fruit for High School Athletes with Brandon Holup and Spencer Stockton
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, ...
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Episode 28
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11:40

Pinch Hit Friday #27 - Structure and Function in the Throwing Shoulder
In this episode, Eric highlights important anatomical considerations in the throwing shoulder. Learn about arthrokinematics and osteokinematics and what they mean for keeping overhead athletes healthy.Support Our Sponsor:
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Episode 27
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8:16

209. Chris Martin on College Baseball Strength and Conditioning
In this episode, Eric is joined by LSU Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Martin. He discusses the differences in both job responsibilities and player development between professional and college baseball, reflects on his use of tec...
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Episode 209
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59:42

Pinch Hit Friday #26 - 3 Thoughts on Baseball Speed Development
In this episode, Eric shares three key considerations for developing baseball speed and agility programs.Support Our Sponsor: AG1
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Episode 26
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11:19

208. Understanding the Law of Repetitive Motion
In this episode, Eric discusses the Law of Repetitive Motion, which helps to explain why traumatic and overuse injuries occur. The I = NF/AR equation can be an invaluable tool for programming and coaching healthy and injured athletes alike....
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Episode 208
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14:33

Pinch Hit Friday #25 - Avoiding the Recency Bias Trap
In this episode, Eric talks about the concept of recency bias and how it can lead athletes to make poor decisions with both their strength and conditioning and baseball preparation routines.Support Our Sponsor:
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Episode 25
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6:35

207. Nathan Mirochnick on Making the Most of Motion Capture in Pitchers
In this episode, Eric interviews Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Nathan Mirochnick. They talk about the wealth of information pitchers can draw from motion capture assessment of the pitching delivery, highlighting the ...
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Episode 207
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39:26

Pinch Hit Friday #24 - Ryan Conroy on Between-Pitch Routines
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Ryan Conroy speaks to the importance of having a solid between-pitch routine and offers insights on how pitchers can go about establishing this crucial process for themselves....
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Episode 24
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8:11

206. Dr. Keith Baar on Bulletproofing Tendons and Ligaments
In this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine.Visit our sponsor,
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Episode 206
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Pinch Hit Friday #23 - Leveraging the Cross-Transfer Effect
In this episode, Eric discusses the importance of continuing to safely train athletes during post-surgical periods, including those involving immobilization. In particular, he highlights the benefits of the cross-transfer effect.Head to ...
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Episode 23
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9:17

205. Spondy What? The Scoop on Stress Fractures in Adolescent Spines
In this episode, Eric discusses spondylolysis, the clinical term for a stress fracture of the spine. These issues are commonly seen with adolescent athletes involved in extension and rotation sports, and he highlights causes, diagnoses, treatme...
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Episode 205
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33:42
