Elite Baseball Development Podcast Pinch Hit Friday #19 - Spencer Stockton on Managing Pitcher Workload
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Feb 7, 2025 Spencer Stockton, a pitching coach at Cressey Sports Performance Florida and former pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization, shares insights on managing pitcher workloads. He emphasizes the importance of workload management to prevent injuries and improve performance. Spencer discusses 'big rock' principles and the necessity of auto-regulation. He draws parallels to marathon training, highlighting the balance of recovery and practice. Effective communication among coaches and trainers is crucial for developing successful training regimens.
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Workload Management Definition
- Define workload management as monitoring and regulating throwing to prevent injuries and maximize performance.
- This applies to all baseball players.
Throwing Day Structure
- Structure throwing days into low, medium, and high-intensity levels.
- Know your daily plan before practice.
Low Day Mistakes
- Pitchers get into trouble, especially on low days, by overdoing mechanical adjustments or pitch practice.
- This negates the benefits of rest and recovery.