by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview
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 instructor before becoming a coach. He has had the opportunity to work with some of the top...
by Dave Franco | Coaches Corner, MLB Clubhouse Convos
When I met Terry Francona before a Dominican Winter League game the other day, my only intention was to introduce myself and say hello. As it turns out, he was one of the friendliest and nicest baseball guys I have ever met. He asked me about Next Level Ballplayer,...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Mental Baseball, MLB Clubhouse Convos
As you probably know, Next Level Ballplayer loves the mental side of baseball and interviews like this one. Not one interview with a big league ballplayer goes by without me asking about his mental approach and for any tips or routines that he can pass onto our NLB...
by Dave Franco | Prospect Perspectives
Thanks to Andy Simunic for stopping by to hang out with Next Level Ballplayer. He was a standout player at the University of Tennessee before starting his professional career in the Astros organization in 2008. Today Andy talks about adjusting from college to pro...