by Dave Franco | Interview, MLB Clubhouse Convos, Prospect Perspectives, Uncategorized
Wow, it’s been a crazy month in the baseball world. A few congratulations are in order before we get to today’s article. 1. Congrats to Vanderbilt for winning the 2014 CWS. Coach Corbin is a great coach who has built a juggernaut in Nashville. 2....
by Dave Franco | Interview, Uncategorized
If you are a hitter who wants to make it to the next level, you hopefully understand by now that it’s going to take hard work. With that being said, two other crucial factors of being a great hitter are 1. Knowing your swing 2. Having a hitting work routine that...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Prospect Perspectives, Uncategorized
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 you aren’t already in the Minor Leagues,...
by Dave Franco | Uncategorized
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 basis, certain guys throw harder. The question becomes, what adjustment do you make as a hitter? Too...
by Dave Franco | Uncategorized
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 by simply watching games and paying...
by Dave Franco | Uncategorized
So you want to play college baseball. Awesome. Those were four of the best years of my life, and I encourage all serious ballplayers who love the game to pursue college baseball. I’ve said this before, but a lot of college coaches tell me that the #1 issue they...
