Author Archives: Franco

What It Takes To Make It To The Big Leagues (Video w/ KC Royals Director of Pro Scouting)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Franco

Chances are, if you’re a Next Level Ballplayer subscriber, you’ve dreamt of one day playing in the Big Leagues. Shoot, I STILL have dreams about it, and that ship has definitely sailed. While that dream might seem far away if … Continue reading →

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From Not Recruited Out of High School, to Almost Getting Cut in College, to Pitching in the Big Leagues- Chad Reineke’s Awesome Baseball Roller Coaster and Pitching Lessons He’s Learned Along the Way

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Franco

I have a great story for you guys today. We’ll get to today’s big league pitching advice video on what to do after giving up a big hit, importance of staying positive on the mound, the best pitching advice Chad’s … Continue reading →

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One Simple Hitting Adjustment That Will Give You A Chance At Connecting with an Aroldis Chapman Fastball

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. At just about every level of baseball, you’ll face pitchers that throw gas. Probably not Aroldis Chapman gas, but compared to the other pitchers you see on a regular … Continue reading →

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Bad Base Running and How A Quick Head Turn Got a Pitcher an Extra Out (The Smarter Ballplayer 2nd Edition)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Franco

Game: Padres vs Dodgers 4/15 Situation: Padres are winning 5-3 in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Dodgers have runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Skip Schumaker is at the plate (What a great baseball name by the way) and … Continue reading →

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Indians’ Trevor Bauer Shares His “Wacky” Pitching Philosophy, How He Deals with Failure, His Mound Mentality, and More (Video)

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Franco

Trevor Bauer might just be the most polarizing pitcher in the game today. He long tosses well beyond the length of a football field BEFORE every game he pitches. He never runs poles. He has at least seven pitches he … Continue reading →

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The Smarter Ballplayer (1st Edition): When to Work a Count, Mound Presence, Dating Advice

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Franco

  An underrated way to become a better ballplayer is to WATCH MORE BASEBALL!! I am deeply saddened by how many aspiring baseball players just don’t watch baseball on a regular basis. There is soooo much that can be learned … Continue reading →

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