Elite Baseball Development Podcast

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Pinch Hit Friday #39 - Identifying, Preserving, and Developing Rotational Superpowers Jun 27, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of Durable Baseball Players Jun 20, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball Success Jun 13, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm Care Programs Jun 06, 2025

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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.

Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in Youth Sports May 30, 2025

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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.

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Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich May 23, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed May 16, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development May 09, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation May 02, 2025

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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.

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Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention Apr 25, 2025

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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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