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John DeBrigida is the head coach of the FTB/DB9 Phillies NE 2026. With over two decades of experience in baseball at various levels in the region, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Beyond coaching on the diamond, John is dedicated to mentoring young adults in the classroom, using his extensive experience to guide and inspire the next generation both athletically and academically.

In this episode we discuss FTB, his involvement in the local scene, his advice on finding the right program, and his relationship with Dom Brown.

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About the Philadelphia Baseball Review
Our purpose is to grow the sport in the region while covering the countless storylines, especially at the amateur level, that large mainstream media outlets ignore. With over two dozen college programs in our coverage area, nearly a hundred high schools in Philadelphia, and three high-caliber adult leagues (Delco, Perky, Pendel), there is plenty to cover.

About Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for nearly two decades. He has a master's in journalism and has worked with various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com, Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Las Vegas Sun. Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and has served on the executive board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).

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Jimmy Gulden was drafted out of Lewisburg Area HS by the Montreal Expos in the 2000 MLB Entry Draft before accepting a scholarship to play baseball at Virginia Tech. After 2 seasons, he transferred to Cleveland State University, where he played 2 seasons earned his Bachelors degree in communications with a minor in business management.

Gulden is the owner/director of Baseball U - PA Philly.

Visit https://baseballupaphilly.com/ for more information.

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About the Philadelphia Baseball Review
Our purpose is to grow the sport in the region while covering the countless storylines, especially at the amateur level, that large mainstream media outlets ignore. With over two dozen college programs in our coverage area, nearly a hundred high schools in Philadelphia, and three high-caliber adult leagues (Delco, Perky, Pendel), there is plenty to cover.

About Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for nearly two decades. He has a master's in journalism and has worked with various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com, Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Las Vegas Sun. Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and has served on the executive board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).

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Dirk Baker is writing a book about one of the legends of the Philadelphia baseball scene - Kid Gleason.

Gleason was born in Camden and pieced together a solid professional baseball career before becoming a manager. He managed the White Sox in 1919 and had multiple stints with the Phillies and the Athletics.

In this podcast we discuss Dirk's coaching career, his interest in baseball history, and his research on Gleason.

If you're a fan of Philadelphia baseball history, you don't want to miss this.

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About the Philadelphia Baseball Review
Our purpose is to grow the sport in the region while covering the countless storylines, especially at the amateur level, that large mainstream media outlets ignore. With over two dozen college programs in our coverage area, nearly a hundred high schools in Philadelphia, and three high-caliber adult leagues (Delco, Perky, Pendel), there is plenty to cover.

About Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for nearly two decades. He has a master's in journalism and has worked with various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com, Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Las Vegas Sun. Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and has served on the executive board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).

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A quick preview of the 2023 Winter Meetings. For more information, visit us at www.philadelphiabaseballreview.com.

Kyle Davis will make history when he takes to the diamond this fall as head coach of a new baseball program at Holy Family University.

Davis joins HFU from former Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) member University of the Sciences (USciences), where he was the head coach from 2019-22 after previously spending one season as an assistant in 2014.

In his first season at the helm of his alma mater, the Devils set Division II-era program records with 17 overall wins and 13 CACC victories, both of which were more than double the season prior.

We discuss the building of a new program, his advice to players on choosing the right school, and the challenges of roster composition in a post-COVID world.

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About the Philadelphia Baseball Review
Our purpose is to grow the sport in the region while covering the countless storylines, especially at the amateur level, that large mainstream media outlets ignore. With over two dozen college programs in our coverage area, nearly a hundred high schools in Philadelphia, and three high-caliber adult leagues (Delco, Perky, Pendel), there is plenty to cover.

About Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for nearly two decades. He has a master's in journalism and has worked with various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com, Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Las Vegas Sun. Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), and has served on the executive board of the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).

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