Tag Archives: high school baseball

Why Too Many Pitchers Never Reach Their Potential (With Pitching Coach Dan Spencer)

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Franco

If you want to pitch at the “Next Level”, you will face obstacles along the way that will make or break your baseball career. Your chances of successfully performing at the next level depends on how you respond to the … Continue reading →

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The Key to Being a Great Pitcher

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Franco

I love asking the question, What is the biggest separator between good and great _____? You can fill in the blank with pitchers, hitters, fielders, high school players, and college players. Today, we fill in the blank for pitchers.  We’re … Continue reading →

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Should You Play Multiple Sports or Only Baseball?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Franco

“If I’m serious about playing college baseball, should I quit the other sport(s) I play in order to focus on baseball year round?” I was speaking to a team with their parents and coaches, and a player asked me this … 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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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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Approach at the Plate, Quickly Adjusting to Catching for a New Pitching Staff, 8 A.M. College Classes & More with Dodgers’ Catcher Tim Federowicz

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Franco

If you’re a hitter, listen up.  If you’re a catcher, get cozy and read through this interview twice.  Today we are joined by Dodgers’ catcher Tim Federowicz.  His last name is hard to say, but he is one of the … Continue reading →

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