by Gary | S: Staturday, Uncategorized
The San Diego Padres extended All-Star 1B Wil Myers this weekend to the tune of 6-years/$80 million. It was some much-needed good news for San Diego fans, after the not-so-surprising departure of the San Diego Chargers to Los Angeles. On paper, the deal...
by Gary | Interview, Pitching, T: NLB Pitching, Uncategorized
This week we are joined by none other than long toss guru Alan Jaeger. Now more than ever, pitchers have the opportunity to pitch just about every day of the year (not that you should!). The question becomes, “How do I make sure that my arm stays healthy and...
by Dave Franco | Uncategorized
Most people think of outfield defense and golden gloves when the name Alex Gordon comes to mind. It may come as a surprise to hear that in his second year in the MLB while playing with the Kansas City Royals in 2008, Gordon led all American League third basemen in...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview, T: NLB Hitting, Uncategorized
I get emails from hitters all the time asking for help with a common problem. It usually sounds something like this: “I feel great hitting in practice, but once I’m in the game I continue to struggle. It’s so frustrating. Any advice?” Today we are joined by former...
by Dave Franco | Hitting, Interview, T: NLB Hitting, Uncategorized
Who are you as a player? Are you able to answer that right away or is your answer more wishful thinking?… “Well, I’d say I’m a cross between Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera, and Derek Jeter.” Knowing who you are as a player helps you prepare and practice in a way...
by Dave Franco | Coaches Corner, College Recruiting/Scouting, Hitting, Interview, Mental Baseball, T: NLB Hitting, Uncategorized
Attention Hitters! The next five minutes will change your baseball career for the better if you let it. We are joined by University of Washington Hitting Coach and friend, Donagal Fergus. Coach Fergus is one of my favorite guys in the baseball world because of...