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Swiping Bags with a Smile… & More with Dodgers’ Dee Gordon

Posted on March 13, 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 5’11”, 160-pound Dodgers’ shortstop, Dee Gordon.  Dee burst onto the scene with the Dodgers in 2011 with hits in his first three … 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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6 Tips For Hitting Off A Tee Like A Big Leaguer

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. If you are a baseball position player, you’ve no doubt hit off of a tee before.  The question you should be asking after each “tee session” is… Did I … 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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