Mar 10, 2020 · 47 min
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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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Mar 4, 2020 · 31 min49. March 2020 Q&A
Eric Cressey sits down with Dakota Herman to discuss how bullpen arms should be lifting in season to optimize their performance both at the professional and collegiate level, how hitters can mitigate the stressors placed on the lead shoulder of their swing, what recent history and research says about bicep tenodesis and recovery and what baseball players should be aware of when considering this procedure, and what high school coaches can do to best prepare their pitchers for week one of spring season.
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Feb 26, 2020 · 50 min48. Aaron Civale
Starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Aaron Civale discusses how he has developed and differentiated a 6 pitch arsenal, how the spike in strikeouts across major league baseball doesn't have to come at the cost of missing the strike zone, and what process-oriented mindset he has adopted to find continued success throughout his baseball career.
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Feb 19, 2020 · 56 min47. Tim Collins
Relief Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies Tim Collins discusses how dialing in his strength training and managing the details of his lifestyle allowed him to maximize his undersized 5'7" frame and develop into a mid-90s arm out of high school, how developing a changeup in AA gave him the edge he needed to become an MLB mainstay, and how fixing a nagging hernia injury after the Royals 2014 World Series run evolved into back to back Tommy John surgeries that sat him out of the '15 and '16 season.
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Feb 12, 2020 · 36 min46. February 2020 Q&A
Eric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: why pitch counts are important despite their contradiction to the accepted belief of the SAID Principle, what coaches should consider when incorporating vertical pulling with athletes who have a history of lat injury, what're the best exercises for strengthening the deceleration muscles of the throwing motion, and what professionals should assess in an athlete when personalizing an arm care program.
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Feb 5, 2020 · 31 min45. Justin Dunn
Pitcher for the Seattle Mariners Justin Dunn talks about how he transformed from a runt touching 70 mph as a freshman into the low-90s arm that became drafted out of high school, how the methodology of Alan Jaeger and the implementation of long toss into his routine allowed him to capitalize on his athleticism mechanically and learn how to manage his workload throughout his career, and how simplification of his process and mastery of his secondary pitches have allowed him to develop into a big leaguer.
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Jan 29, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min44. Mobility Methods w/ Dana Santas
Mobility expert Dana Santas discusses why she chose to leave her job in corporate real estate to pursue her passion for yoga, how she marketed herself as a young instructor to be able to bring mobility techniques to professional sports organizations, and what individuals should be cognizant of when looking to work with a mobility expert and make strides in their own movement quality.
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Jan 22, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min43. Optimizing Rotational Power w/ Dr. Greg Rose
Dr. Greg Rose, Co-Founder of Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), talks about how he originally studied engineering in college but eventually found his path in the health industry through golf as a doctor of chiropractic, what it truly means for rotational athletes to move efficiently, and what professionals should consider and what strategies they can implement when analyzing and maximizing an athlete's career over their entire athletic life span.
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Jan 15, 2020 · 33 min42. January 2020 Q&A
Eric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: how pitchers should model their training in a 7-day rotation, what are the risks and specific considerations for using blood flow restriction techniques with pitchers, and what do submariners and sidearmers have to do differently in their training.
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Jan 8, 2020 · 34 min41. Brad Hand
Closer for the Cleveland Indians Brad Hand discusses his development into a big leaguer after being a second round draft pick out of high school, how he learned to simplify his mechanics and find consistency on the rubber, why he decided to scrap his curveball in the minors and instead develop a slider, and how his preparation and routine has evolved since transitioning from a starting pitcher to a heavily relied on relief pitcher.
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Dec 18, 2019 · 42 min40. Kyle Hendricks
Kyle Hendricks, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, discusses how he learned to manipulate and put movement on the baseball specifically his change up, cut change, and 2 seam, what his mental approach is for being a consistently effective pitcher, and how pitchers who don't have elite velocity can separate themselves from the competition.
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Dec 11, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min39. Mike King
NYY Pitcher Mike King talks about the lessons learned playing baseball at Boston College under Mike Gambino and Jim Foster, how pitchers can build chemistry with their catchers and create a better plan for attacking hitters, the conversation he shared with Max Scherzer about developing a slider, and how he has developed an analytical approach to preparing and performing in games.
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Dec 4, 2019 · 52 min38. Brad Miller
Utility player for the Phillies Brad Miller discusses why he decided to attend Clemson out of high school, how he was able to seamlessly transition into affiliate baseball and play less than 2 years in the minors before being called up to the show, how he became a utility player despite being drafted as an elite shortstop, what valuable experiences he has learned from playing for 7 different MLB organizations, and what hip issues he was been battling prior to 2019 that forced him to have 2 major surgeries.
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Nov 27, 2019 · 47 min37. Developing a Hitting Approach w/ Will Middlebrooks
Former big leaguer and current CSP-FL Hitting Coordinator Will Middlebrooks reflects on the ups and downs of his professional career including: hitting a home run off Mariano Rivera, playing alongside the great David Ortiz, and the controversial obstruction call of the 2013 World Series. Beyond his playing experience, Will dives into how he has transitioned into coaching, how adjusting approach can often fix hitting mechanics, and how players can make the most of recording a hitting log.
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Nov 20, 2019 · 56 min36. Understanding the Throwing Elbow w/ Dr. Chris Ahmad
Dr. Chris Ahmad, Professor at Columbia University, attending orthopedic surgeon, team physician for sports teams from high school to professional, and renowned author and lecturer, discusses what makes the anatomy and function of the elbow so complex for throwing populations, where challenges lie in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and recovery of elbow injuries, and where the future of research and medical practices are heading to progress elbow treatments.
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Nov 13, 2019 · 43 min35. Using Data for Development w/ Sam Fuld
Sam Fuld, former MLB outfielder and current Player Information Coordinator for the Philadelphia Phillies, explains how analytics is being utilized to aid in player development rather than strictly player evaluation and game preparation, how coaches can learn to more efficiently disseminate data and individualize communication to athletes, what experiences and lessons Sam encounter on his journey to becoming a big leaguer, and how having the information he has available today would have impacted his career.
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Nov 6, 2019 · 1 hr 32 min34. To Ice or Not to Ice? w/ Gary Reinl
Renowned author and Director of National Accounts and Sports Teams for Marc Pro Gary Reinl talks about his experience in sports medicine for 40 plus years, how medical professionals are misunderstanding the mechanisms for promoting recovery of damaged tissue, why individuals should do away with icing and the RICE protocol, how e-stim helps to promote tissue preservation and regeneration, and how people can maximize the effectiveness of stim devices, like Marc Pro.
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Oct 29, 2019 · 46 min33. The Evolution of the MLB Strength Coach w/ Brandon McDaniel
Brandon McDaniel, Director of Athletic Development and Performance Science for the LA Dodgers, discusses how he ascended through pro ball to his current role with the Dodgers, what strength coaches can do to broaden their skillset and add value to their current and future organizations, how Brandon approaches developing big leaguers, and how the Dodgers have worked to create a common, consistent culture throughout their organization to set themselves a part in baseball.
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Oct 22, 2019 · 59 min32. Refining Rehab Approaches w/ Eric Schoenberg
Eric Schoenberg, Physical Therapist for the new CSP-FL location, sheds light on how the world of physical therapy has evolved since initially graduating from PT school, what rehab professionals should be focusing on to refine their practice and better serve their patients, how rehab specialists and strength and conditioning professionals can better communicate and create a more cohesive experience for athletes, and how he approaches educating his clients for a healthy life beyond the clinic.
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Oct 15, 2019 · 52 min31. Making Sense of Dietary Supplements w/ Angie Asche
Founder and Owner of Eleat Sports Nutrition and sports dietician to many collegiate and professional athletes Angie Asche provides clarity in the often confusing world of dietary supplementation and provides guidance on the real truths athletes should consider when looking to add dietary supplements into their daily nutritional routine.