Elite Baseball Development Podcast
Elite Baseball Development Podcast
Eric Cressey
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229. Austin Henrich on The Future of Pitching Development
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...
Jun 18
30 min
Pinch Hit Friday #82 - The Pillars of "Athlete Diagnosis"
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.
Jun 12
8 min
228. Shane Drohan on Hypermobility, Pitch Design, and Long-Term Development
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...
Jun 9
31 min
Pinch Hit Friday #81 - Joint Hypermobility, Psychosocial Stress, and Joint Loading
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
Jun 6
7 min
227. Sean Casey and The Mental Game of Baseball
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.
Jun 2
49 min
Pinch Hit Friday #80 - Adding Tools to the Training Toolbox
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.
May 30
9 min
226. Standardization in an Era of Innovation
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
May 26
16 min
Pinch Hit Friday #79 - 6 Tips for Aging Athletes
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.
May 23
11 min
225. Scott Brown on Recruiting and Developing SEC-Caliber Pitchers
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.
May 19
43 min
Pinch Hit Friday #78 - The 5 Quickest Paths to Safely Increase Pitching Velocity
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.
May 15
10 min
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