We're excited to welcome Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson to the podcast. In this episode, Jimmy discusses the impact college baseball had on him; shares insights learned from extensive rehabilitation experiences; speaks to converting from starting to relieving; and reflects on the recovery approaches that have served him best.

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We're excited to welcome Cleveland relief pitcher Nick Wittgren to the podcast. In this episode, Nick discusses his development as a multi-sport athlete from a Northern climate, and reflects on the "why" and "how" of the development of his pitch selection, particularly his changeup. We also touch on the challenges of differentiating between "rested" and "ready"with respect to offseason throwing programs.

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We're excited to welcome Ron Hruska, the founder of the Postural Restoration Institute, to the latest podcast. Ron shares some excellent insights on the origins of PRI; how polyarticular chains impact human movement; and what to do when we observe some of the common postural adaptations we see in athletes - particularly baseball players.

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We're excited to welcome renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Romeo, to the latest podcast. He shares some great insights regarding the diagnosis and treatment of latissimus dorsi and teres major injuries. The incidence of these injuries has increased significantly in recent years, and Dr. Romeo has been at the forefront of addressing this new sports medicine challenge.

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This episode is brought to you by Marc Pro, a cutting-edge EMS device that uses patented technology to create non-fatiguing muscle activation. Muscle activation with Marc Pro facilitates each stage of the body’s natural recovery process- similar to active recovery, but without the extra effort and muscle fatigue. Athletes can use it for as long as they need to ensure a more full and quick recovery in between training or games. With its portability and ease of use, players can use Marc Pro while traveling between games or while relaxing at home. Players and trainers from every MLB team - including over 200 pro pitchers - use Marc Pro. Put Marc Pro to the test for yourself, and use promo code CRESSEY at checkout at www.MarcPro.com for an exclusive discount on your order.

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We're excited to welcome physical therapist and shoulder expert Ben Ashworth to the latest podcast. Ben shares insights related to the monitoring of athletes, particularly with respect to the shoulder. We also dig in on the benefits and implementation of isometric training for arm care.

A special thanks to this show's sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.

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This episode is brought to you by Marc Pro, a cutting-edge EMS device that uses patented technology to create non-fatiguing muscle activation. Muscle activation with Marc Pro facilitates each stage of the body’s natural recovery process- similar to active recovery, but without the extra effort and muscle fatigue. Athletes can use it for as long as they need to ensure a more full and quick recovery in between training or games. With its portability and ease of use, players can use Marc Pro while traveling between games or while relaxing at home. Players and trainers from every MLB team - including over 200 pro pitchers - use Marc Pro. Put Marc Pro to the test for yourself, and use promo code CRESSEY at checkout at www.MarcPro.com for an exclusive discount on your order.

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We're excited to welcome renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, to the latest podcast. He shares some great insights related to the history, present, and future of elbow surgeries. Dr. Dugas is on the cutting edge of baseball sports medicine, so we're fortunate to tap into his expertise on this episode.

A special thanks to this show's sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on your order.

Sponsor Reminder

This episode is brought to you by Marc Pro, a cutting-edge EMS device that uses patented technology to create non-fatiguing muscle activation. Muscle activation with Marc Pro facilitates each stage of the body’s natural recovery process- similar to active recovery, but without the extra effort and muscle fatigue. Athletes can use it for as long as they need to ensure a more full and quick recovery in between training or games. With its portability and ease of use, players can use Marc Pro while traveling between games or while relaxing at home. Players and trainers from every MLB team - including over 200 pro pitchers - use Marc Pro. Put Marc Pro to the test for yourself, and use promo code CRESSEY at checkout at www.MarcPro.com for an exclusive discount on your order.

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We're excited to welcome retired Stanford Baseball pitcher Sahil Bloom for a somewhat non-traditional podcast. In this episode, Sahil reflects on lessons learned over a baseball career - both in terms of training and competition - and highlights the important benefits he derived from the process of preparing for college baseball and competing in the PAC 12. There are lessons for everyone, but particularly for young players and parents as they undertake this process.

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This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. It’s an all-in-one superfood supplement with 75 whole-food sourced ingredients designed to support your body’s nutrition needs across 5 critical areas of health: 1) energy, 2) immunity, 3) gut health, 4) hormonal support, and 5) healthy aging. Head to www.AthleticGreens.com/cressey and claim my special offer today - 10 FREE travel packs - with your first purchase. I use this product daily myself and highly recommend it to our athletes as well. I'd encourage you to give it a shot, too - especially with this great offer.

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We're excited to welcome Boston College head baseball coach Mike Gambino to this week's podcast. Over the past decade, Mike has done a great job making BC a competitive program, player development hub, and popular destination for top recruits.

A special thanks to this show's sponsor, Athletic Greens. Head to http://www.athleticgreens.com/cressey and you'll receive a free 10-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.

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This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. It’s an all-in-one superfood supplement with 75 whole-food sourced ingredients designed to support your body’s nutrition needs across 5 critical areas of health: 1) energy, 2) immunity, 3) gut health, 4) hormonal support, and 5) healthy aging. Head to www.AthleticGreens.com/cressey and claim my special offer today - 10 FREE travel packs - with your first purchase. I use this product daily myself and highly recommend it to our athletes as well. I'd encourage you to give it a shot, too - especially with this great offer.

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We launched the Elite Baseball Development Podcast in 2019, but 2020 was the first full year we had it available. In all, we released 41 episodes in 2020 - and I learned a ton from some great guests. That said, here are our top five episodes from the year:

1. Optimizing Rotational Power with Dr. Greg Rose - Greg talks about evaluating and training rotational power across multiple sports. We also delve into programming and coaching strategies, and long-term athletic development in different athletic populations.

2. Mobility Methods with Dana Santas - Dana speaks about how to fine-tune methods of improving mobility. She also highlights common mistakes baseball players make when implementing yoga.

3. Helping Hitters to Higher Ground with Doug Latta - Doug contributes some great thoughts on hitting set-up, mechanics, and approach.

4. Speed Training in Baseball with Lee Taft - Lee discusses baseball movement competencies and how to coach them. CSP-MA Director of Performance John O'Neil takes the lead as a guest host.

5. Tackling Controversial Throwing Topics with Mike Reinold - In this episode, Mike and I take on two controversial topics in the world of managing throwers: the sleeper stretch and weighted baseballs. Mike and I collaborate to discuss whether they belong in your training and rehabilitation programs, and if so, how?

We're back to the regular EricCressey.com content this upcoming week. Thanks for all your support in 2020! We've got some great stuff planned for 2021.

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We're excited to welcome retired MLB pitcher and current Hall-of-Fame candidate Billy Wagner to this week's podcast. We cover a range of topics, including how Billy was overlooked during recruiting/scouting; how he developed elite arm speed; and what training techniques were key for his durability. With him now involved in the coaching realm, Billy comments on the status quo and direction of the game, and reflects on the adjustments he's made to transition from player to coach/mentor.

A special thanks to this show's sponsor, Athletic Greens. Head to http://www.athleticgreens.com/cressey and you'll receive a free 10-pack of Athletic Greens travel packets with your first order.

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This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. It’s an all-in-one superfood supplement with 75 whole-food sourced ingredients designed to support your body’s nutrition needs across 5 critical areas of health: 1) energy, 2) immunity, 3) gut health, 4) hormonal support, and 5) healthy aging. Head to www.AthleticGreens.com/cressey and claim my special offer today - 20 FREE travel packs (valued at $79) - with your first purchase. I use this product daily myself and highly recommend it to our athletes as well. I'd encourage you to give it a shot, too - especially with this great offer.

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