“I’d get one hit, maybe a big knock in a game and I’d tell myself, ‘Just stay there. It’s gonna happen. Just keep pushing. More at-bats and it’s gonna get better. I just had to keep that mindset: …
MLB Draft Update – Meet Diamond Directors’ draftee Brandon Thomas
Brandon will reach “The Show” because his makeup – discipline, work ethic, resilience, etc. – has been tested. When the final name was called in the 2012 MLB draft, our Diamond Directors’ program …
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How – and why – the MLB Draft could change your life
"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” – Winston Churchill Years ago, I remember Ken Griffey Sr. telling me …
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How to make summer ball count
“If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price.” – Bud Wilkinson It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s time for baseball. That’s right, baseball. Delving into the competitive …
Why baseball is a year-round commitment
“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” – Zig Ziglar It seems that more amateur players than ever are …
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Your 3-step guide for transitioning into summer baseball
While developing a good swing is an obvious step to being a good hitter, having good swing mechanics without proper timing is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without peanut butter. Spring …
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