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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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Now, let’s play ball!
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Show Links:
Instagram @coachloucolon24
YouTube: Coach Lou Colon
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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.
 
If you enjoyed this episode we’d be really grateful if you’d rate the show and leave a review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ballplayers find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  
 
Now, let’s play ball!
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Show Links:
Instagram @endychavezofficial
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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
If you enjoyed this episode we’d be really grateful if you’d rate the show and leave a review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ballplayers find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  
 
Now, let’s play ball!
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Show Links:
Anthony's Instagram @santiagosoldiers
Born To Baseball Links:
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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.
 
 If you enjoyed this episode we’d be really grateful if you’d rate the show and leave a review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ballplayers find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  
 
Now, let’s play ball!
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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
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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.
 
 If you enjoyed this episode we’d be really grateful if you’d rate the show and leave a review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ballplayers find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  
 
Now, let’s play ball!
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Show Links:
Twitter @coachManny45
Instagram @coach_Manny45
Born To Baseball Links:
Born To Baseball Website

BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker
Instagram: @borntobaseball 
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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.
 
If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ball players find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  
Now, let’s play ball!
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Show Links:
Instagram @trigggatreyy15
Born To Baseball Links:
Born To Baseball Website

BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker
Instagram: @borntobaseball 
Facebook

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