On this episode of Baseball 101, host Dave “Diamond Dave” Wiggins is joined by Chad Gendron, whose baseball journey began in St. Louis and extended through the collegiate and professional levels.

The conversation starts with Chad’s playing background and the experiences that shaped his understanding of pitching at higher levels of the game. From there, the focus shifts to the present — his work with Elite Pitching Development, where he serves as the Lead Instructor and Director.

Together, they discuss:

How playing experience at advanced levels informs modern pitching instruction

The philosophy behind Elite Pitching Development

What effective pitching development should look like today

How instructors can better prepare pitchers for long-term success


This episode offers insight for pitchers, parents, and coaches looking to better understand how development, experience, and instruction come together to help athletes reach the next level.

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