Elite Baseball Development Podcast

Dr. Stuart McGill, former professor at the University of Waterloo and Chief Scientific Officer for Backfitpro Inc., discusses the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, the considerations for training rotational athletes, what to consider when assessing, diagnosing, and rehabilitating back injuries, such as spondylolysis, and understanding fascia and how it impacts human movement patterns.

Bobby Tewksbary, owner and co-founder of Tewksbary Hitting and renowned hitting instructor and author, explains the evolution of hitting over the last decade, how technology is transforming the world of hitting, and his hitting philosophy.

Dr. Brandon Marcello, pro, olympic, and collegiate high performance expert, talks about the major components of quality recovery, the importance of sleep, the implications for accumulating sleep debt, how athletes of all levels, high school, college, and professional, can manage their current situations to maximize their sleep opportunities, what the modern myths and misconceptions are in the world of sleep science, and why routine reigns king when establishing impactful sleeping habits.

Starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals Miles Mikolas sheds light on why he chose to attend powerhouse Division 2 school Nova Southeastern, how his work in college propelled him to be an MLB draft pick, how he smoothly transitioned from a reliever to a starter in pro ball, why he chose to leave Major League Baseball in 2014 to play ball overseas in Japan, how he has developed to be a more consistent and efficient pitcher throughout his career, and what it is liking pitching to MLB legend Yadier Molina.

LA Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock discusses how he was recruited as a talented hitter from Connecticut, how he seamlessly has transitioned from high school to college to pro ball and found success at each level, how the game of baseball has changed since being drafted a decade ago, how he balances the use of data analytics and sticking to his strengths to formulate a hitting approach that works for him, and why hard work and consistency trump any secret recipe to success in the game of baseball.

Relief pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles Richard Bleier discusses how he remained patient and persevered through 9 seasons in the minor leagues, how he transformed from a career minor leaguer to one of the best statistical pitchers to ever toe a big league rubber, how the implementation of more change ups and the development of a cutter transformed Richard from a solely sinker away pitcher to a more consistent hurler, and what Richard's experience was battling a lat strain last season.

Pitching Coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks Matt Hobbs discusses how aspiring college players can take ownership of their recruiting process, how players and parents can communicate more effectively with college coaches, what parents and players should be investing in to maximize their recruiting process, and what lessons he has learned through his experience as a player and coach.

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg talks about what his college recruiting process was like, why he chose to attend to UConn and compete in the talented Big East, how he has battled through multiple medical setbacks in his career, how becoming more self-aware has allowed him to command his pitches and become a mainstay in an MLB bullpen, and how he has become a mentor to Texas Rangers minor league pitcher Tyler Phillips.

Starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Tyler Skaggs discusses his journey to the big leagues after being drafted out of high school in 2009, the refinement of his elite curveball as he progressed through pro ball, how the game of baseball has evolved since being drafted a decade ago, and what the characteristics are of coaches who have helped and hindered his development.

Eric Cressey and Christian Wonders sit down to discuss what scientific research says about throwing curveballs in youth populations, how and when curveballs should be integrated into a youth pitcher's development, and how pitchers can learn to develop a successful breaking ball starting at a young age.