Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Today's episode is the January Q&A, the questions Eric addressed are:1. Is there any big principles you try to keep in mind as you go through an assessment to guide your programming priorities?2. What are the key components of a warm-up? 3. Can you please elaborate on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?4. What do you think when you see a young kid throwing with such high velocity  PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative

Today's guest is a left-handed pitcher from Alabama. After a stand-out high school career, he was selected 7th overall in the 2016 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins. After a tough start with Tommy John surgery after just four starts. He then made his MLB debut in 2020 and has now established himself as a big league regular. Welcome to those, Braxton GarretPRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative

Today's guest holds the highest win percentage in the history of Commodore baseball. Vanderbilt has made 16 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, 5 world series appearances, 4 trips to the finals, and 2 National Championships. Since 2003 Vanderbilt has produced 54 All-Americans, and 29 players have made their major league debuts. Welcome to the show, Head Coach of Vanderbilt Baseball, Tim Corbin.

Eric is solo on today's episode heading into the New Year, and is tackling a topic that is highly important to him, which is, the problem with averages as they pertain to baseball development. Thanks for another great year, and we will see you in 2023!

Today's episode is guest hosted by John O'Neil. The guest joining him is a left-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2016, and now plays for the Florida Marlins. Welcome to the show Jake Fishman 

Joining Eric for today's episode of the podcast is a right-handed pitcher who played at the University of South Florida. After the 2018 MLB draft, he signed with Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent. He was called up to the big leagues on May 30th, 2022. In his first year, he made a total of 30 appearances. Welcome to the show Peter Strzelecki

Today's guest is a left handed pitcher from Boston, who pitched for the University Oregon for three years, where he holds the record for the most strikeouts in a single game, 20… In 2017 he was drafted 20th overall by New York Mets. He was called up to the bigs in July of 2020 where he has since become a regular in the Mets pitching lineup. Welcome, David Peterson!

Eric is solo on today's episode and he answering a few listener questions for this month's Q&A. The questions are:1. Please elaborate on the checks and balances of the throwing shoulder?2. What are some non-traditional predictors of injury we need to keep in mind in the baseball world?3. What are some next frontiers in baseball that get you excited?

Today's guest signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent in 2006. For 7 years he was a catcher in the Rays organization through as high as triple-A. He played his final season in 2014 with the Detroit Tigers organization, where he then retired to pursue his coaching career. After various different coaching positions over the years,  in 2019 he was brought on by the San Francisco Giants as their bullpen and catching coach, which is where he is currently working at the time of this recording. Welcome to the show, Craig Albernaz!

Today's guest is a utility player who was born and raised in Michigan and was drafted to the big leagues in the 28th round of the 2008 MLB draft. He opted not to sign, and instead went on to play at Bowling Green University where he set multiple records for their program. Fast forward to 2011 and he was drafted by the Blue Jays. He persevered through 800 minor league games, where he eventually made his major league debut in September of 2018. He was traded in 2018 to the Miami Marlins, where he has established himself as a mainstay in their lineup. Welcome to the show, Jon Berti.