by Dave Franco | Pitching
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 adversity that will come your way… because...
by Dave Franco | Pitching, Popular Posts, T: NLB Pitching, Training Tips, Winning Ballplayer
“What do I need to do to increase velocity… improve arm strength… throw harder… hit 90 mph on the gun…?” Those are the questions I frequently get from NLB players / parents / coaches. Well, today we dive into exactly how you can increase velocity and arm strength....
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview, Training Tips
If you’re a hitter, you’ve probably heard the phrase “stay inside the baseball,” “keep your hands inside the ball,” or something else along those lines. Some hitters get it right away, but for others it can be a bit confusing. The advice to “stay inside the...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview, Mental Baseball, MLB Clubhouse Convos, Training Tips
Special thanks to the Mets’ Scott Hairston for hanging out with us today. Scott has enjoyed a nine-year MLB career after being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 3rd round of the 2001 MLB draft and then making his big league debut in 2003. He is now in his...
by Dave Franco | College Recruiting/Scouting, Next Level Ballplayer, Training Tips, Winning Ballplayer
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 Ballplayer compiled this...
