Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Reliever for the Oakland A's Lou Trivino talks about his transformation from an 89 mph starter into a 99 mph reliever, how adding a coil to his delivery allowed him to create more tension in his throwing motion and find untapped potential in his arm, how developing a cutter changed his game, how throwing a good cutter is less about grip and more about approach behind the pitch and feel for th...

Kolten Wong second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals talks about the culture of Hawaiian baseball and how his father has influenced his baseball career, how understanding his strengths and remaining versatile as a defender have allowed him to find continued success in baseball, how players can improve their defensive skills and manage the details of the game to develop an edge defensively, and h...

Join Eric Cressey and CSP-FL pitching coaches, Mark Lowy and Brian Kaplan, as we sit down with Corey Kluber, Blake Treinen, Adam Ottavino, Brandon Kintzler, Mike Soroka, and Steve Cishek to discuss the nuances of throwing an elite two-seam fastball.

Head of Athletic Performance and Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union Nick Winkelman discusses his interest in the art of coaching, how coaches can better train both the physiology and psychology of athletes, how professionals can maximize interventions with clients through their use of language, how coaches can leverage analogy, an athlete’s language, and emotional hashtags in the learning...

NY Yankees Quality Control Coach and Catching Coordinator Tanner Swanson highlights the key competencies of elite catchers and how new data is redefining the significance of receiving, why coaches should prioritize teaching catchers to block and throw from their best receiving position, how catchers can find balance between comfort and functionality in their stance, why blocking should be emphasiz...

Mitch Haniger, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, hops on a call to talk about why smart guys struggle to be good hitters and what he's doing to simplify his swing and hitting approach, what are the common philosophies and characteristics of the hitting coaches he has worked with, why he prioritizes controlling the controllables and what ways he practices attention, focus, and mindfulness i...

John O'Neil sits down with speed development specialist Lee Taft to discuss the 7 movement patterns for speed and how coaches can effectively teach these actions to their athletes, how stance and set up can be exploited to optimize speed as a base stealer and defensive player, the concept of a false step when starting a sprint and how we can truly evaluate if a player is accelerating properly...

Head Baseball Coach at Auburn University Butch Thompson discusses what the nonnegotiable skills are that make up a great pitcher and how he works as a coach to develop the best collegiate talent, how do roles and responsibilities evolve as coaches progress through the ranks of collegiate baseball, what is fear and what are five principle for overcoming fear, and how athletes and parents alike can...

Renowned physical therapist and co-owner of Conte Sport Performance Therapy Stan Conte highlights the rehabilitation process from Tommy John surgery and how players can best manage their return to throwing program, how long it takes a UCL graft to transform from tendon to ligament, and his role in the integration of MLB’s first injury surveillance system (HITS).

Mark Lowy, strength coach and pitching coach at CSP-FL, talks about how the CSP-FL staff went about creating personalized pitching reports for their pitchers this offseason, how he balances using analytics and preserving the human element of coaching, how understanding individuals' specific movement profiles and diverse pitching arsenals sets the stage for providing effective feedback and int...

Private Hitting Coach Doug Latta discusses why he has been a pioneer for hitting the ball in the air and what misconceptions have evolved from this belief, why having balance in a swing is crucial for the success of hitters, and where the future of hitting is headed as we progress into the new decade.

Eric Cressey sits down with Dakota Herman to discuss how bullpen arms should be lifting in season to optimize their performance both at the professional and collegiate level, how hitters can mitigate the stressors placed on the lead shoulder of their swing, what recent history and research says about bicep tenodesis and recovery and what baseball players should be aware of when considering this pr...

Starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Aaron Civale discusses how he has developed and differentiated a 6 pitch arsenal, how the spike in strikeouts across major league baseball doesn't have to come at the cost of missing the strike zone, and what process-oriented mindset he has adopted to find continued success throughout his baseball career.

Relief Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies Tim Collins discusses how dialing in his strength training and managing the details of his lifestyle allowed him to maximize his undersized 5'7" frame and develop into a mid-90s arm out of high school, how developing a changeup in AA gave him the edge he needed to become an MLB mainstay, and how fixing a nagging hernia injury after the Royals 2014...

Eric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: why pitch counts are important despite their contradiction to the accepted belief of the SAID Principle, what coaches should consider when incorporating vertical pulling with athletes who have a history of lat injury, what're the best exercises for strengthening the deceleration muscles of the throwing motion, and what professionals s...

Pitcher for the Seattle Mariners Justin Dunn talks about how he transformed from a runt touching 70 mph as a freshman into the low-90s arm that became drafted out of high school, how the methodology of Alan Jaeger and the implementation of long toss into his routine allowed him to capitalize on his athleticism mechanically and learn how to manage his workload throughout his career, and how simplif...

Mobility expert Dana Santas discusses why she chose to leave her job in corporate real estate to pursue her passion for yoga, how she marketed herself as a young instructor to be able to bring mobility techniques to professional sports organizations, and what individuals should be cognizant of when looking to work with a mobility expert and make strides in their own movement quality.

Dr. Greg Rose, Co-Founder of Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), talks about how he originally studied engineering in college but eventually found his path in the health industry through golf as a doctor of chiropractic, what it truly means for rotational athletes to move efficiently, and what professionals should consider and what strategies they can implement when analyzing and maximizing an a...

Eric answers your submitted Instagram questions including: how pitchers should model their training in a 7-day rotation, what are the risks and specific considerations for using blood flow restriction techniques with pitchers, and what do submariners and sidearmers have to do differently in their training.

Closer for the Cleveland Indians Brad Hand discusses his development into a big leaguer after being a second round draft pick out of high school, how he learned to simplify his mechanics and find consistency on the rubber, why he decided to scrap his curveball in the minors and instead develop a slider, and how his preparation and routine has evolved since transitioning from a starting pitcher to...

Kyle Hendricks, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, discusses how he learned to manipulate and put movement on the baseball specifically his change up, cut change, and 2 seam, what his mental approach is for being a consistently effective pitcher, and how pitchers who don't have elite velocity can separate themselves from the competition.

NYY Pitcher Mike King talks about the lessons learned playing baseball at Boston College under Mike Gambino and Jim Foster, how pitchers can build chemistry with their catchers and create a better plan for attacking hitters, the conversation he shared with Max Scherzer about developing a slider, and how he has developed an analytical approach to preparing and performing in games.

Utility player for the Phillies Brad Miller discusses why he decided to attend Clemson out of high school, how he was able to seamlessly transition into affiliate baseball and play less than 2 years in the minors before being called up to the show, how he became a utility player despite being drafted as an elite shortstop, what valuable experiences he has learned from playing for 7 different MLB o...

Former big leaguer and current CSP-FL Hitting Coordinator Will Middlebrooks reflects on the ups and downs of his professional career including: hitting a home run off Mariano Rivera, playing alongside the great David Ortiz, and the controversial obstruction call of the 2013 World Series. Beyond his playing experience, Will dives into how he has transitioned into coaching, how adjusting approach ca...

Dr. Chris Ahmad, Professor at Columbia University, attending orthopedic surgeon, team physician for sports teams from high school to professional, and renowned author and lecturer, discusses what makes the anatomy and function of the elbow so complex for throwing populations, where challenges lie in the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and recovery of elbow injuries, and where the future of researc...