About VeloUnlocked: Decrypting Elite Baseball Performance
VeloUnlocked is the ultimate podcast for baseball players aspiring to play at the next level. From on-field techniques to off-field strategies, we explore all aspects of the game to help you gain an edge over your competition, with insights from high-level guests.
The Fingerprint of Velocity: Why Fastball Spin Starts in the Hand
What role do your fingers play in velocity and spin? More than most pitchers and coaches realize. In this episode of Applied Baseball Science, Dr. Nicholas Serio of VeloU breaks down a 2024 study that used a sensor-embedded baseball to analyze finger strength, rate of force development (RFD), and anatomical structure in college pitchers — and how each contributes to fastball velocity and spin rate. 🔬 Key findings from the study: Middle finger force output strongly correlated with velocity and...
11 Aug 2025
Towel Drills Aren’t as “Low Stress” as You Think
Towel drills are widely used as a “low-stress” tool in throwing programs — especially during rehab or mechanical refinement. But new research suggests they may not be as harmless as we think. In this episode of Applied Baseball Science, Dr. Nicholas Serio of VeloU breaks down a 2024 study that measured elbow valgus torque during towel drills and compared it to full-effort throws. What researchers found may surprise you: Towel drills using a face towel generated ~80% of the elbow stress seen i...
9 Aug 2025
Does Between Inning Cooling Actually Help Pitchers?
One of baseball’s oldest beliefs says pitchers should keep their arms warm between innings. But what if cooling down actually helps? In this episode of VeloUnlocked, we break down a 2016 study where pitchers applied ice to their shoulder and forearm between innings—and ended up throwing harder, feeling better, and holding their velocity deeper into games. We cover what the study showed, possible reasons it worked, and how you can safely test this in your own training. Is it time to rethink yo...
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