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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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  • Jul 2, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min

    191. Dave Wallace on Five Decades of Pitching Development

    We welcome wildly experienced MLB pitching coach Dave Wallace to the latest podcast. With over five decades in professional baseball – beginning with a career of his own – Dave has served in roles ranging from minor league pitching coach all the way up to MLB General Manager. “Wally” has played an important role in the development and success of some of the best pitchers in the game since the 1980s, and in this interview, you’ll see why he’s so well respected across the game and still sought out for his expertise even as baseball has evolved tremendously. We discuss pitching non-negotiables, the current pitching injury epidemic, and important competencies for all coaches. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Apr 19, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min

    190. Justin Su'a on Establishing Processes, Solidifying Confidence, and Failing Forward

    We welcome process and development coach Justin Su'a to the podcast for a deep dive into how athletes can establish good processes, separate out bad outcomes, and build unshakable confidence. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with a variety of sports and the military, so there's something for everyone in this discussion. I found myself intrigued as a coach, business owner, father, and husband throughout the entire conversation. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Apr 12, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    189. Luka Hocevar on Strength and Conditioning Non-Negotiables

    We welcome strength and conditioning coach Luka Hocevar to the podcast for a thorough discussion on a variety of physical preparation topics, ranging from coach development, to program design, to athlete assessment. Luka also spoke to some key factors that contribute to so much athletic success in his native country of Slovenia as well. If you’re an up-and-coming coach, you’ll find this to be an extremely beneficial episode. And, if you’re a player, Luka’s story will yield a lot of perspective on how hard you have to chase your dreams. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Apr 5, 2024 · 39 min

    188. 31 Questions to Ask During the College Recruiting/Selection Process

    This week’s podcast might be the most important one that I’ve ever done, as it outlines a list of questions that I think every baseball family should have in the back of their minds as they approach the college recruiting/selection process. At Cressey Sports Performance, we’ve worked with countless high school kids who’ve gone through this process, and we’ve learned a lot of the norms, seen a lot of the common mistakes, and helped a lot of folks navigate these challenging times. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Mar 29, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    187. Mike Boyle on Long-Term Athletic Development, Inseason Training, and Training Your Own Kids

    Joining Eric on this week's episode is Mike Boyle, a leading expert in Strength and Conditioning with a career spanning over four decades. He co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, focusing on training athletes from junior high to professional levels. Before this, Boyle was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years and has since served as an assistant coach, primarily for the ice hockey team. He has also worked with the Boston Bruins, the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and for the World Champion Boston Red Sox. He shares good insight into long-term athletic development, inseason training, and training your own kids. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Mar 15, 2024 · 44 min

    185. Eric Hosmer on Rookie Success, Adjusting to Competition, and the Evolution of Hitting

    We welcome recently retired 13-year MLB veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer to the latest podcast. We discuss his path to being a #3 overall MLB draft pick, and what made him not only a fast riser through the minor leagues, but also a guy who immediately “stuck” in the big leagues. Eric speaks to how a young Royals team ascended to a World Series championship, and how the game evolved – especially for hitters – over the course of his career. He also reflects on what strategies kept him durable, and how various coaches impacted him along the way. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Mar 8, 2024 · 57 min

    184. Pat Rigsby on Finding Value in Where Others Miss It - in Baseball and in Business

    Joining Eric on today's podcast is former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur and business coach, Pat Rigsby. He shares his journey which included becoming the youngest head college baseball coach in the country and how those early coaching days made a massive impact on his business to help him be a successful entrepreneur. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Mar 1, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min

    183. Bill Parisi on Fascia Aware Training

    We're excited to welcome Bill Parisi back to the podcast for a second appearance. He speaks to his expanded view on the fascia system, and some practical applications for improving training programs with "fascia aware" training. Bill highlights some excellent takeaways from his new book, "Fascia Training in Application." Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Feb 23, 2024 · 42 min

    182. Ryan Feltner on College Development, Cold Weather Pitching, and Altitude Adjustments

    We welcome Rockies' pitcher Ryan Feltner to the latest podcast. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since college, Ryan speaks into his development, from growing up in the Midwest, to attending Ohio State, to being drafted by the Rockies. He shares the complexities of pitching at altitude and also discusses how the cancelled MiLB 2020 season prepared him to jump from single-A to the MLB in 2021. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Feb 16, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    181. Developing College Pitchers with John O'Neil and Eric Cressey

    After a brief podcast hiatus to stockpile some content, we are back with a new episode, this time with Cressey Sports Performance – MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O’Neil as my co-host. We dig in on key competencies with developing college pitchers, highlighting the important considerations that have paved the way for success in our summer development programs (you can learn more about them: Massachusetts and Florida). This is an invaluable listen for players, coaches, parents, and support staff alike. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Jan 5, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    180. Dan Swinscoe on Essential Clinical Skills and Rehab Approaches

    Joining Eric on this week's podcast is Dan Swinscoe, a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. With over 30 years of experience treating and learning from his patients, and having faced several substantial injuries of his own, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems. He has been entrusted with the rehabilitation and training of athletes from the NFL, MLB, WNBA, professional golf, as well as many local doctors and their families. Dan is specialty trained and certified by the Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest as a Golf Medical and Golf Fitness Professional. Additionally, he holds certifications from NSCA, Functional Movement Screen, SFMA, FRR, FRC, USAW, OnBase University, and many others. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Dec 22, 2023 · 33 min

    179. Bennett Sousa on Accelerating Development, Establishing Routines, and Thriving in a Big-League Bullpen.

    We welcome Astros' pitcher Bennett Sousa to the latest podcast. A CSP athlete since his high school days, Bennett touches on how that experience impacted his development. He speaks to the importance of routine, and also delves into why the big leagues is so much different than pitching at any other level of baseball, yet the adjustment from high school to college is actually the biggest. There are some great pearls of wisdom for players, parents, and coaches who are looking to optimize their long-term development plans. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Dec 15, 2023 · 27 min

    178. December 2023 Q&A: Early Specialization Shortcomings, Rotator Cuff Readiness, and UCL Reconstruction Updates.

    It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast: What are your thoughts on high school students playing a winter sport? My son has played basketball and baseball since he was 4. He wants to play college baseball and decided as a sophomore he wants to quit all sports but baseball and focus on that. We think he is too young and should play basketball this winter and still attend his indoor baseball session (pitching). Thoughts? Rotator cuff drills are a key part of rehabilitation and prevention programs, but I’m struggling to see where all the different kinds fit into my program. Do you have any ideas? You previously talked about lessons learned in terms of Tommy John timelines. I know a lot of surgeons and rehab specialists have adjusted their approaches to surgeries and the associated timelines well. What are some of your key takeaways now that there have been some changes to the way elbow surgeries were approached in recent years? Support Our Sponsor: Hawkin Dynamics

  • Dec 8, 2023 · 28 min

    177. Zack Gelof on Chasing Competition, Developing Athleticism, and Adjusting to Higher Levels

    Joining Eric is Oakland Athletics' rising star, Zack Gelof. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since his teenage years, Zack offers some awesome insights on chasing long-term athletic development; seeking out competition; visualizing goals; adapting training approaches; and improving defensive performance on the diamond. Gelof made his MLB debut last July and put up historic numbers in his first 69 career games, he also earned AL Rookie of the Month honors in August. Support Our Sponsor: Hawkin Dynamics

  • Dec 1, 2023 · 29 min

    176. Warm-Up Wisdom

    In this solo episode, Eric shares key insights into an important – but underappreciated – topic in the worlds of health and human performance: warm-ups. Eric shines some light on the goals of warm-ups, as well as the research on both injury reduction and performance benefits. Most importantly, I make some practical recommendations for how to structure an efficient, effective warm-up for not only baseball athletes, but a variety of other populations as well. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Nov 24, 2023 · 44 min

    175. Julian Merryweather on JuCo Benefits, Velocity Surges, and Durability Discoveries

    This week, Eric sits down with Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Merryweather. A CSP athlete for several years now, he shares insights on his journey to the big leagues, the advantages junior college afforded him; what factors were key to his velocity improvements; and the strategies he employed to have a career year in performance and durability. Support Our Sponsor: Marc Pro

  • Nov 17, 2023 · 48 min

    174. Making the Most of Force Plates with Drake Berberet

    The focus is on force plates in this episode as Eric is joined by Drake Berberet, the VP of Performance & Brand at Hawkin Dynamics. With over 10 years of experience in educating and training athletes from youth sports to the professional levels, Drake has worked with business executives and athletes in the US Olympics, NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, and the NCAA as he provides data-driven insights for performance and health. Prior to Hawkin, Drake was the Applied Sport Scientist for the University of Illinois Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams for 2 seasons. Support Our Sponsor: Marc Pro

  • Nov 10, 2023 · 1 hr

    173. Scrutinizing Return to Play Practices with Doug Kechijian

    In today's episode, guest host John O'Neil is joined by Doug Kechijian, a distinguished physical therapist and the CEO and co-founder of Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance, catering to a diverse clientele, including MLB, NBA, and Olympic athletes, as well as law enforcement and military special operations. Doug, a former U.S. Air Force Pararescueman and nationally certified paramedic, was recognized as one of the U.S. Air Force’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 2015. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

  • Nov 3, 2023 · 41 min

    172. Tommy Doyle on Tall Athletes, Shoulder Surgery, and Bullpen Success

    Joining Eric is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Rockies in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. The two discuss a number of different topics ranging from the college recruitment process, how taller athletes can approach long-term success strategies, as well as his rehab journey after a major shoulder surgery on his way back to the big leagues. Welcome to the show, Tommy Doyle. Support Our Sponsor: AG1