by Dave Franco | MLB Clubhouse Convos, Th: Coaching
Fresh off of an epic post season run as the manger of the Kansas City Royals, Ned Yost was kind enough to recently sit down with Next Level Ballplayer. Today we have a quick excerpt of Ned Yost talking about the type of winning ballplayer he wants on his...
by Dave Franco | Interview, MLB Clubhouse Convos, Prospect Perspectives, Uncategorized
Wow, it’s been a crazy month in the baseball world. A few congratulations are in order before we get to today’s article. 1. Congrats to Vanderbilt for winning the 2014 CWS. Coach Corbin is a great coach who has built a juggernaut in Nashville. 2....
by Dave Franco | MLB Clubhouse Convos, T: NLB Other
Today, I’m excited to sit down with 5’11”, 160-pound Dee Gordon. Dee burst onto the scene with the Dodgers in 2011 with hits in his first three at-bats. He’s known as a speedster who always seems to be having fun on the baseball field. After some injury setbacks...
by Dave Franco | Interview, MLB Clubhouse Convos
We have something a little different for you guys today. Usually we feature an interview with a ballplayer or coach, but today we go up the chain all the way to the GM’s office. I had the privilege of spending some time with Royals’ GM Dayton Moore the other week and...
by Dave Franco | Coaches Corner, MLB Clubhouse Convos
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 ever met. He asked me about Next Level Ballplayer,...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, MLB Clubhouse Convos
Today we hear from someone who needs little introduction: former MVP and six-time All-Star, Miguel Tejada. The Dominican shortstop turned third basemen, came up with the Oakland A’s and has since played with the Orioles, Astros, Padres and Giants. On top of his MVP...
