Today’s ABCA Podcast guest is at the forefront of research where nutrition, exercise, and cutting-edge science all collide. We’re joined by Dr. Catherine Saenz, Assistant Professor at Ohio State University, whose work focuses on how training and nutrition influence the molecular mechanisms behind energy metabolism. Her research tackles big questions around optimizing performance, recovery, and long-term health, with a strong emphasis on moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches. Dr. Saenz is leading the charge toward personalized performance strategies, helping athletes better understand how to fuel and recover based on their individual needs. Her experience includes working with collegiate baseball players and professionally with the Cleveland Guardians, bringing real-world application to her scientific expertise. In this episode, we dive into a wide range of topics including nutrition timing, recovery strategies, metabolic health, and how coaches and players can better align training with fueling to maximize results.

Baseball is a story told across generations — through the players, the moments, and the gloves that shape the game. Now, that story comes to life in Rawlings’ "The Finest in the Field" book, available now for pre-sale at Rawlings.com! Each of the 50 gloves is presented through detailed photography and paired with immersive essays that place the artifact within its historical context. Captivating imagery, period advertisements, and additional memorabilia further illuminate the era each glove represents.Reserve your copy today at Rawlings.com and be among the first to experience baseball’s evolution as told through the story of these iconic gloves.

The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.

Download & Subscribe to the Podcast:
https://abca.castos.com
https://www.abca.org/podcast

Online: https://www.abca.org

ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits

Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply

X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945