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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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  • 29 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 20 min
  • English

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  • #77
    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.

  • #223
    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.

  • #222
    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.

  • #75
    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.

  • #221
    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.

  • #220
    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

  • #73
    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

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