Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Eric Cressey
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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!

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

    1D AGO

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

    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 lessons are applicable across all sports. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

    11 min
  2. Pinch Hit Friday #60 - Mapping Out a Calendar for Athletic Development

    JAN 10

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

    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

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

    JAN 2

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

    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 overall development plans for hitters. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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

    11/11/2025

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

    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 peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes. They discuss relevant functional anatomy, the etiology of these conditions, and conservative and surgical management.  Support Our Sponsor: AG1

    1h 28m
  5. Pinch Hit Friday #58 - Key Competencies for Developing Youth Hitters with Ronnie Bernick

    11/07/2025

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

    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 further emphasizes the need for coaches to focus on helping athletes develop body awareness and feel, not just replicate movements. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

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

    11/05/2025

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

    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 of work capacity, and how teams are evaluating and developing hockey athletes. There are many parallels to the baseball world, so this is a great listen for players, parents, and coaches. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

    1h 2m
  7. Pinch Hit Friday #57 - Spin Misconceptions with Matt Minnick

    10/31/2025

    Pinch Hit Friday #57 - Spin Misconceptions with Matt Minnick

    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 rate. Matt shares insights on what really matters for creating pitch shape and, in turn, success. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

    7 min
  8. 217. Mark Blackburn on What Baseball Can Borrow from Golf

    10/28/2025

    217. Mark Blackburn on What Baseball Can Borrow from Golf

    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 technology, to individualization, to long-term athletic development, this conversation delivered a lot of value for athletes, coaches, and parents alike. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

    1h 13m
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