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Reds’ Brandon Phillips Talks ‘Golden Soldiers’, Finding ‘The Crunk Zone’, Personal Baseball Goals and More…

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Today we get to spend some time with one of the best second basemen in the game who happens to have one of the best … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare for College Baseball: 10 Things You Must Do

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Franco

Summer is coming to an end, and many of you are getting ready to report to college baseball programs and campuses for the first time.  Transitioning to college baseball from high school life is not easy.  That’s why Next Level … Continue reading →

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Want to Play College Baseball? Don’t Make This Recruiting Mistake!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Franco

When I speak to high school players around the country, I always ask, “How many of you guys want to play baseball in college?”  Mostly everyone raises his hand.  If you are a high school player reading Next Level Ballplayer, … 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 You Should Be Doing in the On-Deck Circle Before EVERY At-Bat

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Franco

Every batter spends some time in the on-deck circle before his at-bat.  Well, maybe not directly inside the circle (weirdly enough, rarely do players actually stand on the circle), but somewhere in the vicinity. Too often ballplayers go through the … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Think. Just Do.” & More with Mets’ David Wright (video)

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Franco

Mets’ third baseman David Wright is one of the premier players in the game today.  Despite a down year in 2011, he has burst back into superstardom in 2012.  Wright was drafted by the 1st round of the 2001 draft, and … Continue reading →

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