It’s another year in the books, and that means it’s time to look back at the Top 10 articles you, the readers, found most popular. Even though I’ve been focusing more on my Behind the Seams podcast, I still feel the need to write. So here they are — Part 1, counting down numbers 10 through 6…

#10 – Ankle Mobility and Strength / Stability… You Need BOTH! – Part 1

One of the most common issues we see in our athletes is a lack of ankle mobility and strength / stability. The bottom line is that your ankles are essentially “ground zero” for all things that happen later in any movement. This two-part article dives deep…

#9 – Increasing Speed and Power for Pitchers and Baseball Players through Plyometrics

Elite pitchers and baseball players are not only strong but also explosive. This requires not only strength, but the ability to apply that strength quickly, and it can be a bit more involved than simply training strength alone. This is where plyometrics come in.

#8 – College Baseball Advisor, Should You Retain One?

The opportunity to play college baseball has always been challenging, with approximately 7% of high school players moving on to the next level. In recent years, substantial changes have increased the difficulty, including expanded eligibility, the transfer waiver / portal, a reduced MLB draft, and the contraction of D1 rosters. The days of “if you’re good enough, they will find you” are long gone. So… should you retain a college baseball advisor or consultant? Let’s talk through it.

#7 – Passive vs. Active Hip and Shoulder Mobility… Why It Matters?

Simply putting your foot up on a table and stretching out your hamstring might feel good and can give you some temporary relief if done long enough and frequently, but this newfound “passive” range of motion (ROM) will more than likely not transfer to gameplay. This requires what we call “active” ROM. This article attempts to explain the difference…

#6 – On Campus RPP College Assessments – Road Trip

Every year, we are retained by a select number of colleges to visit and perform on-site assessments of their pitching staff (and more recently, position players as well). These evals are generally 2–3 day events and cover all the big players, such as mobility / movement strategy, strength, power, plyometric ability, as well as body composition. Take a look at how it’s done—and the incredible results…

Stay tuned next week for the top five!

See ya in the gym…

Nunzio