Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Eric Cressey

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311 episodes
Updated June 18

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Jul 18, 2025 · 12 min
Pinch Hit Friday #42 - 6 Strategies for Writing High-Performance Programs
In this episode, Eric shares six key approaches for efficiently writing effective training programs. Whether you work in the rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, general fitness, or sport-specific realm, these strategies are universally applicable. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jul 11, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #41 - Return to Play vs. Return to Performance
In this episode, Eric highlights the three levels of rehab success: return to play, return to same level of play, and return to performance. These are important "levels" to understand as we manage athlete expectations during rehabilitation programs. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Jul 4, 2025 · 12 min
Pinch Hit Friday #40 - 6 Sleep Strategies for Athletes
In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Jun 27, 2025 · 9 min
Pinch Hit Friday #39 - Identifying, Preserving, and Developing Rotational Superpowers
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. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Jun 20, 2025 · 15 min
Pinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of Durable Baseball Players
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. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jun 13, 2025 · 10 min
Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball Success
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. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Jun 6, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm Care Programs
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.
May 30, 2025 · 7 min
Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in Youth Sports
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. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
May 23, 2025 · 10 min
Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich
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. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
May 16, 2025 · 12 min
Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed
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. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
May 9, 2025 · 14 min
Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development
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. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
May 2, 2025 · 6 min
Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation
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. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Apr 25, 2025 · 9 min
Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention
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.
Apr 18, 2025 · 10 min
Pinch Hit Friday #29 - Neck Care During Arm Care
In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some positioning and coaching strategies to reduce neck tone. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Apr 11, 2025 · 11 min
Pinch Hit Friday #28 - Low-Hanging Fruit for High School Athletes with Brandon Holup and Spencer Stockton
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton and strength and conditioning coach Brandon Holup highlight actionable strategies for high school athletes to quickly make progress. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, these recommendations can be difference makers! Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Apr 4, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #27 - Structure and Function in the Throwing Shoulder
In this episode, Eric highlights important anatomical considerations in the throwing shoulder. Learn about arthrokinematics and osteokinematics and what they mean for keeping overhead athletes healthy. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Apr 1, 2025 · 59 min
209. Chris Martin on College Baseball Strength and Conditioning
In this episode, Eric is joined by LSU Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Martin. He discusses the differences in both job responsibilities and player development between professional and college baseball, reflects on his use of technology in his current role, and offers advice to up-and-coming players who aspire to compete at the Division 1 baseball level. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Mar 28, 2025 · 11 min
Pinch Hit Friday #26 - 3 Thoughts on Baseball Speed Development
In this episode, Eric shares three key considerations for developing baseball speed and agility programs. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Mar 25, 2025 · 14 min
208. Understanding the Law of Repetitive Motion
In this episode, Eric discusses the Law of Repetitive Motion, which helps to explain why traumatic and overuse injuries occur. The I = NF/AR equation can be an invaluable tool for programming and coaching healthy and injured athletes alike.
Mar 21, 2025 · 6 min
Pinch Hit Friday #25 - Avoiding the Recency Bias Trap
In this episode, Eric talks about the concept of recency bias and how it can lead athletes to make poor decisions with both their strength and conditioning and baseball preparation routines. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm