Austin Slater LAUNCHED that baseball

If you want to call movement "abnormal," you better have a clear designation of what "normal" is for one's age and sport - and what's required for their athletic demands. Perhaps nowhere in the body is this as important as with the thoracic spine. ericcressey.com/normal-thoraci…

In youth sports (as in life), parents must be comfortable saying “no.” If you aren't comfortable saying no, find a coach who'll say no for you. If you have a coach who doesn't like you saying no, find a new team. You can't say yes to every team, tournament, showcase, or lesson.

Last week, my wife, Anna Cressey, had an 8u player's mom say her son would get kicked off the team if he played in a soccer tournament one weekend (rather than baseball). He is 7. The youth sports industry is absolutely broken.

Weekend Stats: .727 BA .786 OBS .818 SLG 1.604 OPS Very proud of how I performed this weekend! Hard work pays off! Also very proud of my team for winning our first tournament of the season together EC Bullets Jackson - Travis 14U EC Bullets Jackson EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL Cressey Sports Performance NCAA Softball College Coach / College Scout / College Recruiter

The Phillies have acquired LHP Josh Walker from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Walker was optioned to Lehigh Valley (AAA).

In the latest podcast, I highlight the challenges facing parents of young athletes today, and offer guidance on how to handle the pressures of being pulled in many directions for youth sports participation. ericcressey.com/csp-elite-base…

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Michael Wacha took a no-hitter into the 7th inning during a dominant outing against the Tigers 💪

Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals blank Detroit.

Andrew Alberts — Transfer Portal LHP RS-Soph LHP (3 Years Eligibility) Previously at Manhattan University (D1; MAAC) D1 Fall 2024 Stats: 6.1IP, 5K, 3ER Redshirt Spring 2025: +5MPH; +2 Pitches Arsenal Info (TM Reports Available): - FB: 84-86 T88 (+9.3” IVB/-1.5” HB) - SI:

CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast - Pinch Hit Friday #35: The Most Important Word in Youth Sports - EricCressey.com ericcressey.com/csp-elite-base…

Joint hypermobility is an important consideration in dealing with baseball and softball athletes, yet the athletes with the greatest laxity are some of the most underserved in these populations. Here are ten points you should keep in mind with them. ericcressey.com/csp-elite-base…

After a tough loss yesterday to Don Bosco in the state semi final game, Delbarton’s season came to an end. I was blessed to be part of the team this year. My final stats on the season: 21.1 IP 0.65 ERA 29 Ks 4 Hits Delbarton Baseball Cressey Sports Performance Total Arm Care John Murphy

Framber Valdez, Wicked 79mph Curveball. 🤢

Can’t wait for this next journey Texas A&M Baseball GIG ‘EM! 👍🏻

🤠💪 Michael (MJ) Bollinger Jr. #cspfamily

In the latest podcast, I highlight the shortcomings of one-size-fits-all arm care programs in our quest to keep pitchers healthy. At a time when pitcher injury rates are soaring, we need to avoid excessively reductionist thinking. ericcressey.com/csp-elite-base…

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