Frank Rodriguez- Former MLB Player/ SUNY Maritime College Coach / Founder and Coach 33Rodz Baseball

Ep. #20: Lou Colon- Drew University Coach/ Infield Instructor

Join Evan and Lou Colon, Drew University Coach and Infield Instructor, as Lou provides insight into his baseball journey, college coaching and passion for the game.  Lou shares ways Infielders may take their game to the next level and so much more!

What You’ll Learn:

01:20   Lou’s youth baseball story

04:39   His journey to Professional Baseball

09:35   Coaching at the college level 

16:09   Tight V and creating efficiency when throwing

17:35   Tips to increasing throwing velocity

24:18   Tips for executing the slow roller play

25:46   Ways an infielder can increase range and cover more ground

27:22   Reading the spin on the ball

27:22   Insight into the College recruitment process

27:22   What makes a Player stand out?

36:09   Lou’s popular infield clinics

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.

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Show Links:

Instagram @coachloucolon24

YouTube: Coach Lou Colon

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. #019: Endy Chavez- Former MLB Player
 
Join Evan and Endy Chavez, as Endy shares his baseball journey, what influenced him to become an Outfielder, great moments from across his professional playing career and making “The Catch”.  Endy also shares his experiences now as a Coach for the Mets organization as well as key insight, tips and advice for youth ball players dreaming to play professionally one day.  

What You’ll Learn:

03:49   What influenced Endy to become an Outfielder

06:29   His journey to Professional Baseball

10:53   His first MLB game experience

15:02   What contributed to success with the 2006 Mets

16:31   On making “The Catch”

23:30   The must-see recreation of “The Catch 2021”

25:24   What contributed to his success as a player

26:49   Endy’s approach at the plate

29:11   Key qualities every young player must have to play at a high level

33:28   Tips for becoming a stronger Outfielder

35:29   Joining the Mets organization as a Coach

38:11   What Endy enjoys most being a Coach and things he’s learned

40:15   Advice to youth baseball players dreaming of playing in the Bigs

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Instagram @endychavezofficial

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. #018- Anthony Santiago- White Sox Latin Cultural Development Coordinator
 
Join Evan and Anthony Santiago as Anthony shares his baseball journey from catcher to pitcher to coach. Anthony shares pitching and hitting tips with youth baseball players as well as the value of perseverance, character, and work ethic.

What You’ll Learn:

01:11  Anthony’s youth baseball journey

09:36  Being signed by the White Sox

11:34  On having an older brother in the MLB

18:59  Transitioning from Catcher to Pitcher

24:54  His first professional pitching experience 

28:54  On becoming a Coach

37:57  His experience as Latin Cultural Development Coordinator with Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert

41:36  Importance of coaches building trust with their players

55:35  Getting on plane early

1:03:46  The grind and trusting the process

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Show Links:

Anthony's Instagram @santiagosoldiers

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram @borntobaseball 

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Twitter: @bornto_baseball

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Ep. #017- Todd Coburn AKA "The Catching Guy"

Join Evan and Todd Coburn AKA "The Catching Guy" as Todd shares his catching  journey and provides a wealth of knowledge, tips and insight on being the best catcher, and the best ball player, you can be.

What You’ll Learn:

01:13   Todd’s journey as a Catcher- from Little League to Pro Ball 

02:30   Work ethic and his major transformation 

18:37   How he became “The Catching Guy”

24:53   Importance of the Pitcher Catcher relationship 

28:18   Todds “Big 3” for Receiving 

42:12   “Mitt Magic”

43:01   Characteristics of a great Catcher 

45:27   On “Blocking” as the difference maker 

50:14   The age catchers should start calling their own game

54:03   Pitching “by the book” and pitching “backwards”

1:07:35  Favorite Foot Quickness Drills

1:12:16  Todd’s “Big Four” for Throwing 

1:16:42  Mindset and managing emotions 

1:26:15  Training and Clinics for Catchers 

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Website https://thecatchingguy.com/

Facebook https://m.facebook.com/TheCatchingGuy/

Twitter @TheCatchingGuy

Instagram @TheCatchingGuy

YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/ToddCoburnTheCatchingGuy

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. #016- Manny Roman- Pitching Coach Monroe Mustangs

Join Evan and Manny Roman, Pitching Coach for Monroe Mustangs, as Manny shares his experience as a pitching coach, what it was like at the Juco World Series as well as tips and tools to help pitchers take their games to the next level.

What You’ll Learn:

01:13   Manny’s journey

04:15   Arm care tools and tips

07:55   Training the whole body

09:39   Pitching drills

11:10   Pre-season Process

14:42   Juco World Series experience

20:24   Pitcher Catcher Relationship

21:54   On trusting your players

23:03   College Recruiting

26:51   Accountability

27:14   MLB Pitchers to watch

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Twitter @coachManny45

Instagram @coach_Manny45

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

Facebook

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Ep. #015: Trey Hunt- Independent League Baseball Player and Hitting Instructor

Join Evan and Trey Hunt as Trey shares his baseball journey, his experience playing Independent ball, and hitting tips for youth baseball players of all levels. He also shares some of his influences and tips for developing a strong mindset on and off the field.

What You’ll Learn:

01:07   Trey's Journey

03:27   Benefits of being a multi-sport athlete

08:20    What contributed to his success transitioning from catcher to outfielder

09:45   Experience playing Indy Ball

12:40   Swinging up vs swinging down

15:13   Loading of the scapula

20:37   Feel versus Real

23:34   Mental cues and having a thought process at the plate

26:43   Hitting tips for youth baseball players

28:17  Tips for developing good footwork

29:39  Developing baseball IQ

32:09   Trey's "So what" philosophy

33:35   Tips on quieting your mind

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Instagram @trigggatreyy15

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. # 014: Rene Balloveras- Athletic Director Leadership Christian Academy, Director Baseball Academy Tournament, Coach, Trainer and Advisor

Join Evan and Rene Balloveras, Athletic Director of Leadership Christian Academy, Director at High School Baseball Academy Tournament of Puerto Rico, Coach, Trainer and Advisor, as Rene shares his baseball journey in New York and Puerto Rico, highlights the Leadership Christian Academy Baseball Program as well as the B.A.T- High School Baseball Academy Tournament and provides insight into youth baseball in Puerto Rico.

What You’ll Learn:

01:22   Rene’s Journey 

06:21   Baseball in Puerto Rico

11:18   Good grades as a competitive advantage 

18:52   A day in the life of a Leadership Christian Academy Baseball Player

24:01   The college prep process and finding the right fit

35:13   Roberto Clemente’s influence

38:37   Growth Mindset as a key success factor

31:15   B.A.T – High School Baseball Academy Tournament

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Email: reneballoveras@gmail.com

Phone: 787.566.1514

Facebook Page: B. A. T. – High School Baseball Academy Tournament

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. #013: Join Evan and Ozzie Guillén, World Series Winning Manager and 3X All Star as Ozzie shares insight into his 16 season career as a player, his experience as a Manager and some keys to his success in baseball and in his family life.  

What You’ll Learn:

02:38   Ozzie’s experience moving to the U.S. from Venezuela at only 16 to play baseball

09:37   What qualities are needed to be the best

11:24   His trade from the Padres to the White Sox

19:56   How he listened and learned from other champions like Tom Seaver and Carlton Fisk

23:23   All Star Game experience

26:25   On developing quick hands

35:26   Being an MLB Manager

43:49   Ozzie’s all time “Starting Nine”

45:28   His experience as an Analyst

52:02   His commitment to his Family

57:26   Hosting “Being Guillén” with his sons on La Vida Baseball

1:00:03   Ozzie Guillén Foundation and giving back 

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Twitter: @OzzieGuillen

Instagram: @ozzieguillen13

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ozzieguillen/

Ozzie Guillén Foundation: https://www.og13.org/

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Twitter: @bornto_baseball

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Ep. # 012: Justin Sherman- Founder of JustinTime Baseball

Join Evan and Justin Sherman, Founder of JustinTime Baseball, as Justin shares how he fell in love with baseball, gives examples of perseverance paying off, provides insight into his entrepreneurial journey beginning at age 13, and his commitment to teaching the fundamentals and instilling confidence in the young players he trains.  

What You’ll Learn:

07:08   Advice on detaching from the outcome and focusing on the process

08:09   Becoming an All Conference Player

12:55   His entrepreneurial journey beginning at age 13

15:07   Role of mentors and what he learned from one of his mentors, Brandon Steiner of Steiner Sports 

18:25   The origin of his “What else” motto and how it translates to his life and work with youth players

20:02   JustinTime Baseball organization mission

23:42   Encouraging his players to be “brilliant at the basics”

31:15   How measurable “mini victories” help players build self confidence

32:32   Advice to parents on how best to support their players

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Website:  www.justintimebaseball.com

YouTube- “Coach JustinTime”

Instagram @justintimebaseball

Email: justinsherman13@gmail.com

Phone: 914.420.8418

Born To Baseball Links:

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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Ep. # 011: Frank Rodriguez- Former MLB Player/ SUNY Maritime College Coach / Founder 33Rodz Baseball

Join Evan and Frank Rodriguez as Frank shares his baseball journey, his experience playing at Youth Service League with future pro players like Manny Ramirez, how he found motivation through adversity and how youth players can do the same and how developing a strong mindset helped him as an MLB Pitcher.  Frank also shares the mission of his organization, 33Rodz Baseball, his coaching philosophies and his experience coaching at SUNY Maritime College.  

What You’ll Learn:

01:20   Frank’s baseball journey

06:42   A lesson he learned from Manny Ramirez

09:00   Finding motivation through an unlikely scenario

13:15   Managing pressure through good preparation

15:12   Slowing things down

20:57   Striking out Derek Jeter

21:47   Using the numbers to learn from failure

29:22   Coaching philosophies

35:51   Balancing game time with training/ development

Thank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.
 
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Show Links:

Instagram: @33rodzbaseball

Websites/ Programs: https://www.33rodzbaseball.com

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Born To Baseball Website

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Instagram: @borntobaseball 

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