Tag Archives: baseball advice

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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60 Seconds with Indians’ Manager Terry Francona

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Franco

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 … Continue reading →

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Overcoming ‘The Most Evil Thing in Baseball’ & Owning The Mental Side of Hitting with Steve Springer (video)

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Franco

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 … Continue reading →

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Prospect Perspectives with Andy Simunic

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Franco

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 … Continue reading →

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