Tag Archives: MLB

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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‘A Drill to Keep Your Bat in the Hitting Zone Longer’ with Tampa Bay Rays’ Drew Sutton (Video)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Franco

“The best hitters keep their bat in the hitting zone longer than everyone else.” If you’ve been around the game long enough, you’ve heard this or something along the same lines before. In a related note, one of the hitting … Continue reading →

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“Overcoming the Odds” with 155-Pound Dodgers’ Infielder Justin Sellers

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Franco

This week we are joined by one of the scrappiest players in the Big Leagues today, the LA Dodgers’ Justin Sellers.  Sellers made his Major League debut in 2011, and has already played 2B, SS and 3B in the Big … Continue reading →

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Sean Casey on Hitting, Hustle and More (Video)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Franco

This week we are joined by longtime MLB hitting machine Sean Casey. Nicknamed “The Mayor” and known for being a great guy, Casey hit .302 over his 12 year career in the big leagues. Before getting drafted in the 2nd … Continue reading →

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‘How to be a Great Infielder and Slow the Game Down’ with Fielding Guru Juan Castro

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Franco

Today, we have a treat for infielders out there who want to learn from one of the best. We are joined by current Los Angeles Dodgers infield coach and longtime Major League infielder, Juan Castro. Juan had a .229 batting … Continue reading →

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“You Can’t Be Afraid to Hit with 2 Strikes” & More with Pirates’ Josh Harrison

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Franco

This week we are joined by the Pirates’ Josh Harrison. Recently I had the pleasure of listening to Josh speak to a small group at the Green Diamond Gallery in Montgomery, OH (words can’t describe how cool that place is) … Continue reading →

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