Category Archives: Catching

Approach at the Plate, Quickly Adjusting to Catching for a New Pitching Staff, 8 A.M. College Classes & More with Dodgers’ Catcher Tim Federowicz

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Franco

If you’re a hitter, listen up.  If you’re a catcher, get cozy and read through this interview twice.  Today we are joined by Dodgers’ catcher Tim Federowicz.  His last name is hard to say, but he is one of the … Continue reading →

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Catching Like a Big Leaguer with J.P. Arencibia (video)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Franco

Serious catchers out there, listen up!  Today we gain some big league catching insight from Blue Jays’ catcher J.P. Arencibia.   You might remember the NLB article a little while back with J.P. about hitting and why slumps are all mental. This … Continue reading →

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Why “Batting Gloves are Overrated” and More from Red Sox Prospect Blake Swihart

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Franco

After interviewing one of the Yankees’ top prospects Mason Williams a few weeks ago, some Next Level Ballplayer followers (from Red Sox Nation) sent me a few “comments”.  They “politely” asked me to stop wasting my time with Yankee interviews, … Continue reading →

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What It Takes To Be A Great Catcher with Sal Fasano (Video)

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Franco

Hey catchers and coaches, listen up! We have a catching-specific interview today with long time MLB catcher and current AA coach for the Blue Jays, Sal Fasano. Sal played for 10 different teams over his 13 seasons and was well-known … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways Catchers Can Stand Out to Scouts

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Franco

Just recently I was reconnected with someone whom I played against in high school and college- Joe Wilkins, founder of JoeWilkinsCatching.com. Joe played his college ball at Ohio State and has since coached at Wake Forest, Pepperdine, and now Tiffin … Continue reading →

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