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

Born To Baseball Links:

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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

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker

Instagram: @borntobaseball

Facebook

Twitter: @bornto_baseball

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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!

Read show notes here.

Show Links:

Anthony's Instagram @santiagosoldiers

Born To Baseball Links:

Born To Baseball Website

BTB Travel Team & Training Tracker

Instagram @borntobaseball

Facebook

Twitter: @bornto_baseball

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