Jefferson Infante- Former D1/ KC Royals Pro Ball Player & College/ Youth Coach
04/14/20 • 39 min
Ep. #002: Jefferson Infante, Former D1/ Kansas City Royals Pro Ball Player and College and Youth Baseball Coach, shares his baseball journey, coaching experience and tips on how having the right mindset will help youth baseball players take their games to the next level.
What You’ll Learn:
01:16 Jefferson’s baseball journey
08:48 Coaching experience after pro-ball
12:09 Coaching in Italy
14:01 Jefferson shares his opinion on two hitting philosophies
16:11 Thoughts on A-Rod’s video on hitting homeruns and approach at the plate
17:22 Shares how he defines “staying inside the baseball”
19:20 Importance of having a positive mindset as a youth player
22:00 Jefferson shares tips on developing a positive mindset
23:00 Having an approach at the plate
27:15 Some qualities and characteristics he believes scouts look for in 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.
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!
Read show notes here.
Show Links:
Jefferson’s Instagram: @jeffersoninfante6 @noreastclippersofficial
How to Hit Home Runs/ Tips for the Best Approach at the Plate video link
Born To Baseball Links:
Born To Baseball Website
BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker
Instagram: @borntobaseball
Facebook
Twitter: @bornto_baseball
Ep. #002: Jefferson Infante, Former D1/ Kansas City Royals Pro Ball Player and College and Youth Baseball Coach, shares his baseball journey, coaching experience and tips on how having the right mindset will help youth baseball players take their games to the next level.
What You’ll Learn:
01:16 Jefferson’s baseball journey
08:48 Coaching experience after pro-ball
12:09 Coaching in Italy
14:01 Jefferson shares his opinion on two hitting philosophies
16:11 Thoughts on A-Rod’s video on hitting homeruns and approach at the plate
17:22 Shares how he defines “staying inside the baseball”
19:20 Importance of having a positive mindset as a youth player
22:00 Jefferson shares tips on developing a positive mindset
23:00 Having an approach at the plate
27:15 Some qualities and characteristics he believes scouts look for in 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.
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!
Read show notes here.
Show Links:
Jefferson’s Instagram: @jeffersoninfante6 @noreastclippersofficial
How to Hit Home Runs/ Tips for the Best Approach at the Plate video link
Born To Baseball Links:
Born To Baseball Website
BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker
Instagram: @borntobaseball
Facebook
Twitter: @bornto_baseball
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Now, let’s play ball!
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Nelson Figueroa- Part 1- Former MLB Pitcher & Sports Analyst
Ep. #004: Listen to Part 1 of the interview with Nelson Figueroa, Former Mets pitcher, Emmy Award Winning Analyst and co-host of "Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Podcast". Nelson shares his journey to the bigs as well as pitching and training tips specific to youth baseball players. He also discusses the importance of self-confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
1:31 Nelson’s baseball journey
4:23 Coaches and mentors on road to MLB
6:55 When can a youth pitcher start to safely throw a curve ball
8:48 Protecting your arm
13:11 His thoughts on P.O. (pitcher only) at the youth level, staying ready, competition and pushing yourself
18:01 Adding Velocity, throwing strikes, exploding to the plate
20:46 Velocity vs location
22:20 Establishing the inside part of the plate and making the hitter uncomfortable
26:15 Mindset as a pitcher and mental prep before a game
31:16 Learning to deal with failure and looking for the silver lining
Listen to Part 2 of the Interview with Nelson Figueroa here.
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!
Read show notes here.
Show Links:
Nelson’s Twitter: @figgieny
Listen to Nelson on the Amazin’ But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast
Born To Baseball Links:
Born To Baseball Website
BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker
Instagram: @borntobaseball
Facebook
Twitter: @bornto_baseball
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