Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Eric Cressey

Episodes 287
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
22%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

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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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Pinch Hit Friday #68 - Training Frequency for Baseball Skill Development, with Ronnie Bernick

Mar 06, 2026 10m

In this podcast, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses how often young players should train various aspects of skill development. This is a helpful podcast for…

Pinch Hit Friday #67 - Cervical Rotation and Pitching Injuries

Feb 27, 2026 9m

In this episode, Eric reviews a study of professional pitchers that saw a link between cervical spine range of motion and shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead throwing athletes. He speaks to how…

Pinch Hit Friday #66 - No Wasted Reps

Feb 20, 2026 5m

In this episode, Eric highlights the need for athletes to recognize that every rep can contribute to both short- and long-term outcomes - but the attention to detail is what determines whether that…

Pinch Hit Friday #65 - Swing Mechanics and Hitting Approach, with Ronnie Bernick

Feb 13, 2026 13m

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance – Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses how young hitters can take their foundational swing mechanics to a hitting approach that plays in game…

Pinch Hit Friday #64 - Dr. Peter Kriz on How Can We Do Better Than Pitch Counts for Preventing Injuries

Feb 06, 2026 20m

In this episode, Eric interviews Dr. Peter Kriz about the results of a recent study he co-authored: "Do Pitching Restriction Policies Reduce Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in High School Baseball…

Pinch Hit Friday #63 - Should Rotational Athletes Do Anti-Rotation Core Work?

Jan 30, 2026 13m

In this episode, Eric answers a listener's question about whether rotational athletes should include anti-rotation and anti-extension core exercises in their programs.Support Our Sponsor: Proteus…

Pinch Hit Friday #62 - How Hitters Can Interpret and Utilize Data, with Ronnie Bernick

Jan 23, 2026 14m

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick talks about how hitters can use data to shape their long-term development rather than just getting hung up on a few…

Pinch Hit Friday #61 - 4 Signs of Training Maladaptation in Rotational Athletes

Jan 16, 2026 11m

In this episode, Eric highlights four ways that you can evaluate whether your training programs are creating the wrong adaptations. While we work heavily with rotational athletes, several of these…

Pinch Hit Friday #60 - Mapping Out a Calendar for Athletic Development

Jan 10, 2026 8m

In this podcast, Eric speaks to planning out the yearly calendar, prioritizing certain qualities, and accounting for the differences in warm vs. cold weather climates.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

Pinch Hit Friday #59 - Random vs. Blocked Practice, with Ronnie Bernick

Jan 02, 2026 12m

In this podcast, Cressey Sports Performance - FL hitting coach Ronnie Bernick highlights the differences between random and blocked practice, and just as importantly, outlines how each can fit into…

219. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Peripheral Nerve Entrapment with Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers

Nov 11, 2025 1h 28m

In this episode, Eric interviews two Emory Healthcare sports medicine physicians, Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers, on the complexities of diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome and…

Pinch Hit Friday #58 - Key Competencies for Developing Youth Hitters with Ronnie Bernick

Nov 07, 2025 9m

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses the key principles in youth hitting development and addresses the misconceptions within the space. He…

218. Kevin Neeld on Hockey Hips, Early Sports Specialization, and Work Capacity

Nov 05, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, Eric chats with Boston Bruins Director of Performance, Kevin Neeld. They discuss the lengthy competitive hockey season, strategies for managing stiff hips, the skill-specific nature…

Pinch Hit Friday #57 - Spin Misconceptions with Matt Minnick

Oct 31, 2025 6m

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Matt Minnick takes a quick dive into what pitchers should know about spin - and more importantly, how they often overvalue spin…

217. Mark Blackburn on What Baseball Can Borrow from Golf

Oct 28, 2025 1h 12m

Renowned golf instructor and PGA Tour consultant Mark Blackburn shares fascinating insights on how the baseball world can borrow a variety of key competencies from the golfing community. From…

Pinch Hit Friday #56 - Is it Time to Course-Correct in Youth Baseball?

Oct 25, 2025 9m

In this episode, Eric reflects on the yearly baseball calendar and how we're at a crucial point in time where players, parents, and coaches may need to make tough decisions regarding developmental…

216. Brett Price on the Evolution of College Baseball Strength and Conditioning

Oct 21, 2025 28m

In this episode, Eric interviews Alabama Baseball strength and conditioning coach Brett Price. They discuss how strength and conditioning has changed in college baseball over the past decade. From…

Pinch Hit Friday #55 - Growth Spurts and Movement Quality

Oct 18, 2025 6m

In this episode, Eric discusses both the challenges and benefits youth athletes experience during adolescent growth spurts.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

215. Understanding the Sports Hernia: What's a Core Muscle Surgery?

Oct 14, 2025 20m

In this episode, Eric goes into detail on the sports hernia diagnosis, from symptoms, to functional anatomy, to preventative training and treatments, to surgical interventions. Also known as athletic…

Pinch Hit Friday #54 - When in Doubt, Chase Scapular Posterior Tilt

Oct 11, 2025 10m

In this episode, Eric discusses the findings of a recent study that looked at the injury implications of scapular positioning in a population of baseball pitchers. More importantly, he offers a…

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