Elite Baseball Development Podcast

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Pinch Hit Friday #81 - Joint Hypermobility, Psychosocial Stress, and Joint Loading Jun 06, 2026

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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.

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227. Sean Casey and The Mental Game of Baseball Jun 02, 2026

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #80 - Adding Tools to the Training Toolbox May 30, 2026

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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.

226. Standardization in an Era of Innovation May 26, 2026

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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

Pinch Hit Friday #79 - 6 Tips for Aging Athletes May 22, 2026

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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.

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225. Scott Brown on Recruiting and Developing SEC-Caliber Pitchers May 19, 2026

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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.

Pinch Hit Friday #78 - The 5 Quickest Paths to Safely Increase Pitching Velocity May 15, 2026

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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.

224. Dr. Robby Sikka on Tennis Injuries, Sports Medicine Trends, and Player Advocacy May 12, 2026

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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.

Pinch Hit Friday #77 - Can Movement Screens Predict Injuries? May 08, 2026

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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.

223. Slade Cecconi on Late Bloomers, Veteran Mentorship, and Self-Evaluation May 05, 2026

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In this podcast, Eric welcomes Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi, who speaks about not only his path to the big leagues, but his strategies for continuing to improve while at the highest level. Slade shares his late bloomer story, and outlines key developmental strategies he employed - including leaning on the wisdom of MLB veterans.

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