(Photo via the Flickr Creative Commons, thanks to Periodico JIT) I remember years ago watching an SEC college baseball game with some buddies and noticing that all the pitchers had the exact same delivery. We all noticed and then we couldn’t unsee it. It was quite impressive honestly to see the same mechanics from …
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“I’m here to push him along his path, and maybe I get to be one of those people that makes him have an a-ha moment” – Kory DeHaan Born Korwin Jay DeHaan July 1976 in Pella, IA, Kory was fortunate to move up the levels of baseball without too much hiccup. From Little League …
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(Photo via the Flickr Creative Commons, thanks to Periodico JIT) Part one of this series, on the general differences between Latin and U.S. players, can be found right here. When it comes to hitters, you will hear a lot of talk around the cages from scouts, hitting coaches and other players that Latin hitters all look the …
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“There is no way you can do this on your own. You have to meet some guys to help open some doors for you.” – Pete Caliendo Pete brings unmatched experience and expertise to the development of baseball skills to players and coaches. His vast knowledge and worldwide presence have earned Pete immeasurable respect within …
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(Photo credit: www.moviepictures.org) “The gratification and intrinsic value that I have gained from these experiences as a player, coach, teacher and mentor for over close to forty years I would not change for anything in the world” – Rick Magnante Rick Magnante has a lot to share. He is a guy that can tell you first …
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THE QUESTION I was recently asked a question in regards to scouting in Latin America. “Do you look at those players differently than the kids from the U.S?” I was reminded immediately of the first time I actually scouted in the Dominican Republic while attending MLB Scout School in 2010. There was something that I …
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“If it is something that you truly love and you want to pursue – you have to be different and be willing to do more than the next person is willing to do.” – Alan Jaeger Alan founded Jaeger Sports on the principle that athletes need to develop both their physical and …
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“Not everybody is willing to work as hard as they say they are.” – Eli Delgado The Delgado brothers explain the importance of relationships in baseball and how you can break into the business simply by shaking hands and introducing yourself. They discuss the amount of work and resources involved in training an international prospect in Nicaragua as well …
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“I look up to my Dad. If we are talking about role models in life. My Pops is #1. It’s not any baseball player.” – Arden Pabst In this episode of the show, I introduce you to a young man by the name of Arden Pabst. Now, Love the Game Live …
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“I literally take the lessons that I learned in baseball and I live them every day.” -David Keesee In this episode of Love the Game. Live the Dream., it is my pleasure to introduce you …
