• Pinch Hit Friday #22 - Training vs. Competition Maxes
    Feb 28 2025

    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.

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    8 mins
  • 204. Joey Wolfe on Developing Youth Catchers
    Feb 25 2025

    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.

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    55 mins
  • Pinch Hit Friday #21 - Ryan Conroy on Velocity-Based Throwing Programs
    Feb 21 2025

    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.

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    12 mins
  • 203. Sean Guenther on Count Control, Horizontal Approach Angle, and High-Leverage Situations
    Feb 18 2025

    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.

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    33 mins
  • Pinch Hit Friday #20 - The 7 Pitching Stressors
    Feb 14 2025

    In this episode, Eric highlights seven key variables to consider when examining the overall throwing-specific stress a pitcher encounters.

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    9 mins
  • 202. Reinventing the Return-to-Throwing Program with Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan
    Feb 11 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Pinch Hit Friday #19 - Spencer Stockton on Managing Pitcher Workload
    Feb 7 2025

    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.

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    11 mins
  • 201. Tyler Phillips on High School Draft Pick Success and Owning Your Career
    Feb 4 2025

    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.

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    54 mins