by Dave Franco | Pitching, Winning Ballplayer
Both Sides of the 0-2 Debate Today we are diving into a pitching discussion about what a pitcher should throw in a 0-2 count. Essentially, there are two sides of this passionate argument: 1. DO NOT in any circumstance throw a strike. Either throw a breaking ball in...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, MLB Clubhouse Convos
Boy, do we have a treat for you today. Not only are we joined by a former MVP, but that former MVP happens to be fairly entertaining in his own way. At different parts of the interview I thought he might just break into his own comedy act and steal the entire show....
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Prospect Perspectives, Training Tips
What does it mean to have a balanced swing? Different baseball people will probably give you different answers, but today we are talking specifically about being in a balanced position after a hitter strides. There are some coaches that are big on keeping the...
by Dave Franco | MLB Clubhouse Convos, Winning Ballplayer
What is or should be the goal of every baseball team out there? Win a championship. Especially in high school, college, and then the Big Leagues, everyone wants to win a championship. When the playoffs arrive, so does the giant magnifying glass and potential added...
by Dave Franco | Interview, Mental Baseball, Pitching, Prospect Perspectives
This article is brought to you by Jaeger Sports, creator of Jaeger Sports J-Bands. If you’re a pitcher, guess what? You are going to give up hits and runs. What happens from there is one of the greatest separators of good and great pitchers. The sooner you...