Category Archives: Hitting

6 Tips For Hitting Off A Tee Like A Big Leaguer

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. If you are a baseball position player, you’ve no doubt hit off of a tee before.  The question you should be asking after each “tee session” is… Did I … Continue reading →

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Trusting Your Swing Like A Big Leaguer with Astros’ Coach Rodney Linares (Video)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Today, I’m excited to sit down with Astros’ Minor League Head Coach, Rodney Linares. Rodney spent six seasons in the Astros’ organization as a scout and hitting … Continue reading →

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Miguel Tejada Talking Fitness, Best Hitting Advice and Favorite Hitting Drill

Posted on December 28, 2012 by tstrick

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Today we hear from someone who needs little introduction: former MVP and six-time All-Star, Miguel Tejada. The Dominican shortstop turned third basemen, came up with the Oakland A’s and … Continue reading →

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The Keys To Being a More Consistent Hitter, Being a Good Teammate, Overcoming Bad Calls, and More with The Mets’ Justin Turner

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Franco

Today, I’m excited to sit down with Mets’ infielder Justin Turner.  Justin has played in the big leagues in each of the last four years, including over 200 games played with the Mets over the last two seasons. He’s known … Continue reading →

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Importance of Using the Whole Field, One Handed Hitting Drills, and an Entertaining Conversation with Former MVP George Foster

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Boy, do we have a treat for you today.  Not only are we joined by a former MVP, but that former MVP happens to be fairly entertaining in his … Continue reading →

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“Do You Have a Balanced Swing?” with Twins’ Prospect Victor Arias (Quick Video)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. What does it mean to have a balanced swing?  Different baseball people will probably give you different answers, but today we are talking specifically about being in a balanced … Continue reading →

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