Catherine Saenz, PhD, RD, CSCS - Assistant Professor, Ohio State University

Catherine Saenz, PhD, RD, CSCS - Assistant Professor, Ohio State University

From ABCA Podcast by American Baseball Coaches Association

May 4, 2026 · 1h 26m · Episode 497

About this episode

Dr. Catherine Saenz discusses the intersection of nutrition, exercise, and science in optimizing athletic performance and recovery.

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’…

People in this episode

Guest: Catherine Saenz

Topics covered

  • nutrition
  • exercise
  • energy metabolism
  • performance optimization
  • recovery strategies
  • personalized performance

Keywords

  • nutrition timing
  • recovery
  • metabolic health
  • training
  • fueling
  • athletes

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Organizations: Ohio State University, Cleveland Guardians, Rawlings

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