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Premier Pitching Chronicles

The Pitch Design Phase in Baseball: Developmental Fit, Workload-Informed Timing, Biomechanical Determinants of Effectiveness, and Evidence-Based Evaluation Thresholds

The Pitch Design Phase in Baseball: Developmental Fi...

Modern pitching development increasingly leverages ball tracking and biomechanical monitoring to optimize pitch characteristics in both training and competition. The pitch design phase refers to a concentrated training block where pitchers systematically test, refine, and stabilize pitch shapes through adjustments to grip, wrist/forearm orientation, intent, release dynamics, and seam orientation.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on February 02, 2026
How to Increase Pitching Velocity: 7 Workouts, Drills, and Exercises

How to Increase Pitching Velocity: 7 Workouts, Drill...

Pitching velocity isn’t just about throwing harder. It’s the result...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on January 21, 2026
Navigating The Velo Phase for Pitchers: Data Driven Preparation, Workload Management, and Implementation

Navigating The Velo Phase for Pitchers: Data Driven ...

This article summarizes current literature on workload, tissue stress, and implement training to outline key risk mechanisms during velocity phases, athlete preparation strategies to reduce injury risk, workload-balancing principles within the training cycle and implementation techniques that have empirical support.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on January 05, 2026
The Role of Hamstring Function in Baseball Pitching

The Role of Hamstring Function in Baseball Pitching:...

In this research article, the PPP team breaks down the role the hamstring plays in the pitching delivery and some issues that could occur if there isn't enough capacity.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 22, 2025
How Plyo Balls May Affect Arm Strength in Pitchers

How Plyo Balls May Affect Arm Strength in Pitchers

Plyo balls are weighted training tools that impact how pitchers...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 16, 2025
John Means Becomes PPP Champion Ambassador Press Release

John Means Becomes PPP Champion Ambassador Press Rel...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Premier Pitching & Performance Names MLB...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 14, 2025
Introducing TRAKKER: The New Standard for Throwing Workload Management

Introducing TRAKKER: The New Standard for Throwing W...

Premier Pitching is built on one core belief: better information...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on November 19, 2025
Leg Workouts for Baseball Pitchers: A Biomechanical Perspective on Lower Body Strength

Leg Workouts for Baseball Pitchers: A Biomechanical ...

When discussing pitching performance, the arm often takes center stage....
by Premier Pitching & Performance on October 08, 2025
Top 5 Shoulder Exercises Every Baseball Pitcher Should Know

Top 5 Shoulder Exercises Every Baseball Pitcher Shou...

“Your arm is your career. Protect it before it’s too...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on October 08, 2025
A Practical Guide to Baseball Workouts for Pitchers: Build Strength, Balance, and Durability

A Practical Guide to Baseball Workouts for Pitchers:...

Learn how pitchers can train smarter with exercises that support...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on October 08, 2025
Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance: Athlete Stimulus Management in Baseball

Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance: Athlete Stimu...

  In this video, Cody Fick (Director of Pitching) and...
by Brett Graves on August 25, 2025
The Science Behind the Perfect Pitch: How Biomechanics Can Influence Velocity and Accuracy

The Science Behind the Perfect Pitch: How Biomechani...

While the idea of the “perfect pitch” varies from athlete...
by Brett Graves on August 13, 2025

Premier Pitching Chronicles

The Pitch Design Phase in Baseball: Developmental Fit, Workload-Informed Timing, Biomechanical Determinants of Effectiveness, and Evidence-Based Evaluation Thresholds

The Pitch Design Phase in Baseball: Developmental Fit, Workload-Informed Timing, Biomechanical Determinants of Effectiveness, and Evidence-Based Evaluation Thresholds

Modern pitching development increasingly leverages ball tracking and biomechanical monitoring to optimize pitch characteristics in both training and competition. The pitch design phase refers to a concentrated training block where pitchers systematically test, refine, and stabilize pitch shapes through adjustments to grip, wrist/forearm orientation, intent, release dynamics, and seam orientation.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on February 02, 2026
How to Increase Pitching Velocity: 7 Workouts, Drills, and Exercises

How to Increase Pitching Velocity: 7 Workouts, Drills, and Exercises

Pitching velocity isn’t just about throwing harder. It’s the result of balanced strength, precise sequencing,...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on January 21, 2026
Navigating The Velo Phase for Pitchers: Data Driven Preparation, Workload Management, and Implementation

Navigating The Velo Phase for Pitchers: Data Driven Preparation, Workload Management, and Implementation

This article summarizes current literature on workload, tissue stress, and implement training to outline key risk mechanisms during velocity phases, athlete preparation strategies to reduce injury risk, workload-balancing principles within the training cycle and implementation techniques that have empirical support.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on January 05, 2026
The Role of Hamstring Function in Baseball Pitching

The Role of Hamstring Function in Baseball Pitching: Implications for Performance, Kinematics, and Upper-Extremity Health

In this research article, the PPP team breaks down the role the hamstring plays in the pitching delivery and some issues that could occur if there isn't enough capacity.

by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 22, 2025
How Plyo Balls May Affect Arm Strength in Pitchers

How Plyo Balls May Affect Arm Strength in Pitchers

Plyo balls are weighted training tools that impact how pitchers load their arm and trunk...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 16, 2025
John Means Becomes PPP Champion Ambassador Press Release

John Means Becomes PPP Champion Ambassador Press Release

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Premier Pitching & Performance Names MLB Veteran John Means as Champion...
by Premier Pitching & Performance on December 14, 2025
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