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Bryce Harper’s First Week

Bryce Harper

Like it or not (I do) the Bryce Harper Era has begun. Let’s forget about the hype for just a minute, and take a look at THE quality every ball player has in them… even if they aren’t considered “The Chosen One” of baseball at 16 years old.

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Long Awaited Payoff

Mystery Pitcher

Today I want to brag about one of my players. Not so I can take credit for his success, name drop, or anything that would make me look good. Nope. He’s been very patient waiting for his well-deserved turn in the spotlight. Here’s why…

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Choker vs. Champion

winning

I came across a great article talking about the big difference between winning and losing, or as the article calls it, transforming from a choker to a champion. As a ballplayer, it’s definitely worth checking out.

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How to Handle Brutal Umpires

The Best and Worst Umpire Ever

Probably the toughest job on the field is being an umpire. That is unless you run into an umpire that has no interest in calling a good game, but opting instead for making a scene. Here’s how to handle those umps…

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Joe Maddon’s Number One Rule

Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon has one very simple rule. But the fact that so many ballplayers forget to do this one simple thing, is the main reason why Maddon has to make this “non-skill” a rule in the first place. Are you guilty of breaking this rule?

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