Reletter
Artwork for Applied Baseball Science

Applied Baseball Science

Dr. Nicholas Serio

Evidence-based insights for coaches, parents, and developers—translating research into real-world baseball application.

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesDaily
Issues142Founded3 years agoLast Issue20 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

velou.substack.com
Artwork for Applied Baseball Science

Latest Issues

Why Your Teammate's Pre-Workout Might Be Ruining Your Performance

You watch your teammate slam a pre-workout 30 minutes before his bullpen. He hits the mound dialed in, touching 95 with precision. So you do the same thing the next day. Except instead of feeling locked in, you’re anxious, your heart’s raci...

20 days ago
3

Your Mechanics Are Supposed to Change Under Fatigue

A 2024 study published in Sports Health tracked 23 collegiate pitchers using motion analysis throughout a simulated game protocol. Researchers measured whole-body center of mass position, lower-extremity joint angles, velocity, and accuracy...

23 days ago
3

Poor Sleep Isn’t Just Fatigue, It’s Injury Risk

In competitive sport, the conversation around sleep often stops at “getting more rest.” But what happens when poor sleep isn’t a surface-level issue, but a deeply embedded driver of emotional instability, injury risk, and delayed recovery?...

a month ago
1

How Dietary Fat Content Alters Muscle Recovery: The Hidden Effect of Food Matrix on Protein Synthesis

A recent randomized controlled trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Zupančič et al., 2025) examined how the fat content of a postexercise meal influences myofibrillar protein synthesis (MPS)—the core process respon...

a month ago
1

Delay the Turn, Gain the Speed: How Trunk Timing Drives Velocity and Shoulder Stress

For years, pitching coaches have talked about “staying closed” or “delaying the turn,” but until recently, the underlying science behind that advice wasn’t well quantified. A 2025 study by Koya Mine and colleagues, published in the Journal...

a month ago
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Applied Baseball Science .

SubscribersEngagement71Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

#79
Substack
/Sports(Free)

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Dr. Nicholas Serio

    An insatiable hunter of peak performance

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Applied Baseball Science ?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Applied Baseball Science on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Applied Baseball Science have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Applied Baseball Science , simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Applied Baseball Science ?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Applied Baseball Science as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Applied Baseball Science ?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Applied Baseball Science using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Applied Baseball Science ?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Applied Baseball Science . You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Applied Baseball Science ?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.