Pinch Hit Friday #49 - Does Throwing Weighted Baseballs Increase Pitching Injuries?

In this episode, two-time guest Walter Beede shares new developments since his 2022 appearance with respect to name-image-likeness deals and the transfer portal. Walter also makes predictions on where college recruiting is headed in the years ahead.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric outlines the acute programming variables for any training regimen, and then discusses how coaches should prioritize each of these components for safe, effective programs.Support our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric chats with Adam Rolf and Matt Tometz from 1080 Motion, an innovative technology that assists with both testing and training acceleration and deceleration. From performance enhancement to injury prevention, this conversation offers some tremendous insights on how to individualize training prescriptions for athletes who want to move faster safely. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric discusses the findings from a recent study that looked at weighted baseball usage and pitching injuries in professional baseball players.This is a hot topic, so it's important to understand all the factors that influence whether a pitcher gets hurt using weighted balls.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric covers the important inclusions in an athlete's approach to recovery, and more importantly, how each component should be prioritized for comprehensive recovery environment.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

Medicine ball workouts are essential for any rotational sport athlete, but that's not to say that there aren't a lot of programming and technique mistakes that can interfere with their benefits. In this podcast, Eric covers his top five mistakes with medicine ball exercises. Be sure to check out www.CresseyMedBall.com to learn more about his comprehensive Medicine Ball Masterclass, which is on sale for 25% off this week.

In this episode, Eric talks about how an offseason calendar should be structured for baseball players of all ages, with a specific focus on how to make the most of the first month of the offseason.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition.Support Our Sponsor: AG1

In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff.Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm

In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.