Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPinch Hit Friday #38 - The 7 Characteristics of Durable Baseball Players
Episode 38
In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process.
Su…
11 months, 1 week ago
Pinch Hit Friday #37 - 5 Secrets for Summer Baseball Success
Episode 37
Summer baseball is here! In this episode, Eric shares insights - from staying healthy to optimizing performance - on how to make the most of this exp…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Pinch Hit Friday #36 - Banning One-Size-Fits-All Arm Care Programs
Episode 36
In this episode, Eric highlights the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all arm care programs in our quest to keep pitchers healthy. At a time when pitche…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Pinch Hit Friday #35 - The Most Important Word in Youth Sports
Episode 35
In this episode, Eric highlights the challenges facing parents of young athletes today, and offers guidance on how to handle the pressures of being p…
1 year ago
Pinch hit Friday #34 - The Top 5 Plyo Throw Mistakes with Austin Henrich
Episode 34
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Austin Henrich digs in on the most common mistakes he sees with baseball players…
1 year ago
Pinch Hit Friday #33 - Adaptation Should Be Earned, Not Assumed
Episode 33
In this episode, Eric talks about why it's vital to have both objective and subjective measures to evaluate athlete adaptation to training interventi…
1 year ago
Pinch Hit Friday #32 - Variability, Random Practice, and Youth Development
Episode 32
In this episode, Eric talks about why variability is a bell curve that's particularly challenging to manage in a sport like baseball that, at times, …
1 year ago
Pinch Hit Friday #31 - Stress, Recovery, and Adaptation
Episode 31
In this episode, Eric talks about the differences between favorable and unfavorable stressors and how they each drive different adaptations. Before y…
1 year, 1 month ago
Pinch Hit Friday #30 - Oblique Strains: Causes and Prevention
Episode 30
In this episode, Eric talks about both causes of oblique strains and preventative strategies for rotational athletes looking to avoid them in the fir…
1 year, 1 month ago
Pinch Hit Friday #29 - Neck Care During Arm Care
Episode 29
In this podcast, Eric discusses the challenges that come with over-recruiting the neck musculature during arm care exercises. He also shares some pos…
1 year, 1 month ago