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Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Eric Cressey

The Elite Baseball Development Podcast is a one-stop-shop for baseball development. Please subscribe to get updates for every new show!

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  • 311 episodes
  • Updated June 18

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  • June 18 · 30 min

    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 sponsor AG1. Head to DrinkAG1 and you’ll receive a free 10-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.

  • June 12 · 8 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.

  • June 9 · 31 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 the bullpen vs as a starter in the majors, and more. Visit our sponsor - AG1

  • June 6 · 7 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

  • June 2 · 49 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.

  • May 30 · 9 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 26 · 16 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 23 · 11 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 19 · 43 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 8 · 10 min

    Pinch Hit Friday #77 - Can Movement Screens Predict Injuries?

    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.

  • May 5 · 41 min

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

    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.

  • April 28 · 53 min

    222. Dr. Michael Freehill on College Injuries, Flexor Tears, and Research Breakthroughs

    In this episode, Eric welcomes Dr. Michael Freehill - team doctor for the Athletics and Stanford Baseball - to the show. As a shoulder and elbow expert, avid researcher, retired player, and baseball father, Dr. Freehill has unique insights about the direction in which baseball sports medicine is headed. They cover flexor injuries and what the industry needs to do to prevent and treat them.

  • April 24 · 12 min

    Pinch Hit Friday #75 - Scouting, Structure, Workload, and Continuity: Lessons Learned from the 2020 MLB Draft

    In this episode, Eric discusses the unique circumstances surrounding the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. It's been said this draft underperformed in terms of producing big leaguers, and there are some important player development lessons we can learn from this outcome. Thanks to our sponsor, AG1. Head to https://www.DrinkAG1.com/cressey and you’ll receive an awesome welcome pack consisting of a free 5-pack of AG1 travel packets, a shaker bottle, and a 600-serving bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your first order.

  • April 21 · 43 min

    221. Ian Seymour on Offseason Adjustments, Tommy John Rehab, and Social Media Avoidance

    In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O'Neil sits down with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour. They touch on a wide variety of topics, ranging from offseason planning, to college recruiting, to Tommy John rehabilitation, to Ian's avoidance of social media. Ian's worked incredibly hard to get to the big leagues and has many excellent lessons to share with a larger audience.

  • April 14 · 43 min

    220. Will Waterman on Predicting Performance with Rotational Screens

    In this episode, frequent guest Will Waterman from Proteus Motion shares some new insights on power development. He highlights the screens that have the most predictive capabilities if you're trying to build elite rotational athletes. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • April 10 · 11 min

    Pinch Hit Friday #73 - The 4 Types of Sleepers

    In this episode, Eric outlines the four types of sleep profiles that researchers have investigated, and speaks to the importance of taking an individualized approach to optimizing this important part of their preparation and recovery. Support Our Sponsor: AG1