EP4 Evaluations – Setting the Baseline for Success

At EP4, evaluations are the first step to unlocking your full potential. Whether it's Physical Therapy, Hitting, Pitching, or Catching, knowing your baseline is crucial to track progress and ensure our training programs are delivering results.

Introducing Dr. Nestor Bautista – EP4's Physical Therapy Expert

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Nestor Bautista, our new Doctor of Physical Therapy, who brings extensive professional baseball experience, including time with the Florida Marlins organization. Nestor’s expertise in working with elite athletes means he understands exactly what it takes to keep them performing at their peak.

Nestor will be available on Saturdays at 12 PM for comprehensive full-body evaluations. These assessments are a vital part of any athlete’s journey, used by every major league and college organization to evaluate injury risk and ensure optimal range of motion. By identifying potential issues early on, Nestor helps our athletes stay healthy, recover faster, and maintain peak performance levels.

Our Evaluation Services

1. Physical Therapy Evaluations

Led by Dr. Nestor Bautista, these evaluations focus on identifying movement limitations and injury risks through range-of-motion tests and Functional Movement Screens (FMS). We track key metrics like flexibility, muscle balance, joint stability, and overall mobility to create a personalized injury prevention program.

Benefits:

Personalized injury prevention strategy.
Improved mobility and performance.
Reduced risk of future injuries.

2. Hitting Evaluations

Our hitting evaluations analyze your swing mechanics using Blast Motion technology and HitTrax. We track essential metrics like bat speed, exit velocity, launch angle, attack angle, and swing path to create a detailed report of your hitting performance, helping you maximize power and consistency.

Benefits:

Data-driven insights for faster improvements.
Customized drills to refine your swing.
Track progress to measure your growth.

3. Pitching Evaluations

Using Trackman, we break down your pitching mechanics to track velocity, spin rate, release point, and control. This comprehensive data allows us to create a personalized development plan to enhance your pitch speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Benefits:

Enhanced pitch speed and control.
Reduced injury risk with proper mechanics.
Tailored training to address specific weaknesses.

4. Catching Evaluations

Our catching evaluations utilize the expertise of our instructors combined with the HitTrax catching module to measure critical metrics like throwing speed, pop time, exchange time, and footwork. This comprehensive analysis helps you become a more efficient and reliable catcher behind the plate.

Benefits:

Increased defensive skills and reaction time.
Sharpened game-calling abilities.
Improved throwing accuracy and technique.

Scheduling Information

Pitching and Hitting Evaluations: Available Monday through Friday and Saturdays. Contact us to schedule your evaluation.
Physical Therapy Evaluations: Conducted in our facility by Dr. Nestor Bautista every Saturday at 12 PM. Reservations required.

Current EP4 members receive a 20% discount on all evaluations. Reserve your spot now and start your journey to becoming the best athlete you can be!