Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Eric Cressey

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311 episodes
Updated June 18

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Mar 18, 2025 · 39 min
207. Nathan Mirochnick on Making the Most of Motion Capture in Pitchers
In this episode, Eric interviews Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Director of Pitching Nathan Mirochnick. They talk about the wealth of information pitchers can draw from motion capture assessment of the pitching delivery, highlighting the key concepts of sequencing that underpin every healthy, high-level delivery. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Mar 14, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #24 - Ryan Conroy on Between-Pitch Routines
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Ryan Conroy speaks to the importance of having a solid between-pitch routine and offers insights on how pitchers can go about establishing this crucial process for themselves. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
206. Dr. Keith Baar on Bulletproofing Tendons and Ligaments
In this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine. Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, and enter coupon code CRESSEY to receive a special discount.
Mar 7, 2025 · 9 min
Pinch Hit Friday #23 - Leveraging the Cross-Transfer Effect
In this episode, Eric discusses the importance of continuing to safely train athletes during post-surgical periods, including those involving immobilization. In particular, he highlights the benefits of the cross-transfer effect. Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.
Mar 4, 2025 · 33 min
205. Spondy What? The Scoop on Stress Fractures in Adolescent Spines
In this episode, Eric discusses spondylolysis, the clinical term for a stress fracture of the spine. These issues are commonly seen with adolescent athletes involved in extension and rotation sports, and he highlights causes, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention strategies for both spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Feb 28, 2025 · 7 min
Pinch Hit Friday #22 - Training vs. Competition Maxes
In this episode, Eric speaks to the differences between training and competition maxes in strength sports like powerlifting, but applies these principles to developing pitchers. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Feb 25, 2025 · 54 min
204. Joey Wolfe on Developing Youth Catchers
Eric is joined by Joey Wolfe, who shared a wealth of knowledge surrounding the development of catchers. From game-calling, to receiving, to blocking, to throwing, to pitcher and umpire relationship, this episode has a lot to offer for players, coaches, and parents. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Feb 21, 2025 · 11 min
Pinch Hit Friday #21 - Ryan Conroy on Velocity-Based Throwing Programs
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Ryan Conroy discusses the value of tracking velocity in throwing programs rather than just adhering rigidly to distance. Support Our Sponsor: AG1 Use our PocketRadar link for 15% off at checkout.
Feb 18, 2025 · 32 min
203. Sean Guenther on Count Control, Horizontal Approach Angle, and High-Leverage Situations
In this episode, Eric welcomes Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Sean Guenther for an in-depth discussion on how he reinvented his career with a new pitching arsenal, a mentality shift, and a new awareness of why his stuff is unique and effective. He shares insights on Tommy John surgery rehab and speaks to key long-term athletic development strategies from his improvements during college baseball. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Feb 14, 2025 · 9 min
Pinch Hit Friday #20 - The 7 Pitching Stressors
In this episode, Eric highlights seven key variables to consider when examining the overall throwing-specific stress a pitcher encounters. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Feb 11, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
202. Reinventing the Return-to-Throwing Program with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan
In this episode, Eric chats with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan about their proposed adjustments to classic long-term throwing programs after elbow and shoulder surgeries. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Feb 7, 2025 · 10 min
Pinch Hit Friday #19 - Spencer Stockton on Managing Pitcher Workload
In this episode, guest contributor and Cressey Sports Performance pitching coach Spencer Stockton discusses some of the key considerations for managing pitcher workloads. He digs in on "big rock" principles, the need for auto-regulation, and an awareness of when in the yearly calendar pitchers are most susceptible to injury. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Feb 4, 2025 · 53 min
201. Tyler Phillips on High School Draft Pick Success and Owning Your Career
We welcome Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips to the latest podcast for an awesome conversation on his path to the big leagues. Tyler speaks to his initial struggles in professional baseball as a high school draft pick, and adjustments he had to make as both a teammate and pitcher. He discusses the importance of mentorship from veteran players, and leaning on mental skills coaches to help with the sports psychology aspect of his preparation. Tyler shares lessons learned from Tommy John surgery rehab, and reflects on both training and pitching adjustments that have favorably shaped his path to the big leagues. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jan 31, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #18 - Steps Back Are Okay
In this episode, Eric - using the example of a CSP MLB pitcher client - highlights the need for peaks and valleys of various athletic qualities over the course of an athlete's long-term development. It's okay to take a step back to take two steps forward! Support Our Sponsor: 1st Phorm
Jan 28, 2025 · 52 min
200. Dr. Keith Meister on How Pitching Injuries Have Evolved - and What to Do About Them
We welcome Texas Rangers team doctor and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a conversation on baseball's injury epidemic. Dr. Meister shares how injuries have evolved in the overhead throwing athlete over the course of his career; outlines causative factors; and proposes some potential solutions to attenuate the problem. Visit our sponsor, Marc Pro, at https://www.MarcPro.com/cressey and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout for a special discount on your order.
Jan 24, 2025 · 10 min
Pinch Hit Friday #17 - 5 Inseason Training Tips
In this episode, Eric shares some thoughts on making the most of inseason training. He digs in on the different approaches needed for beginner vs. advanced athletes, and how his perspectives have changed over the years on a few different inseason training considerations. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jan 17, 2025 · 15 min
Pinch Hit Friday #16 - When and How Should My Kid Start Strength and Conditioning?
Eric often gets questions from the parents of 9-12 year-old athletes about when and how kids should get started with formal strength and conditioning. In this episode, Eric discusses key considerations and outlines best practices for setting the stage for making progress and cultivating a favorable relationship with exercise for the long haul. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jan 10, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #15 - Shoulder Order of Operations
In this episode, Eric discusses how the mathematical concept of order of operations can be applied to assessing, programming, and coaching at the shoulder. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Jan 3, 2025 · 8 min
Pinch Hit Friday #14 - The Truth About Scap Loading
In this episode, Eric digs in on the concept of "scap loading," a portion of the pitching delivery that's been heavily misunderstood and, in turn, coached incorrectly by those evaluating pitching mechanics. Head to www.AncoreTraining.com and enter coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to save 10% on your order.
Dec 27, 2024 · 13 min
Pinch Hit Friday #13 - Training Tall Athletes
In this podcast, Eric outlines the challenges we face with training tall athletes, and highlights important training and nutrition strategies to employ with this population. Finally, he emphasizes the need for patience when training these athletes, as they are typically longer-term projects - but ones with very high (bad pun) upside. Support Our Sponsor: AG1