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Trayvon Robinson admits that as a younger player, there were instances where he might not have conducted himself appropriately. Being suddenly brought into the Major Leagues by the Seattle Mariners and then swiftly relegated to the bench was a challenging experience that required time to overcome. Now, 37 years old and the hitting coach of the Lancaster Stormers, Robinson is only appreciative of the game and everyone that guided him through it.

Trayvon Robinson was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. He climbed up their prospect ladder for several seasons. By 2011, Robinson seemed poised to leap on to the Dodgers' Major League roster. Instead, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners before making his MLB Debut a week later.

"It was a lot of chaos going on. was the gang activity. I had friends going in and out of gangs. had some friends getting killed, getting caught up, arrested," says Trayvon Robinson of growing up in South Central Los Angeles. "It felt like it was the norm there. I was just like, 'I don't think this is right.' When I go play baseball in Orange County, I go play baseball in Palisades area, San Fernando Valley, it was a different life. And people don't realize that those places

"I was actually a philosophy major in college. So it kind of worked out. And then as I've grown through my life, I've taken the principles that I've learned through the old philosophers and the stoics and everyone, and kind of just seeing the things I've gone through and kind of things that have worked for me, but also things that society can take along with it."

"I had a lot of success, but I wanted so much success and I wanted to keep getting better and better," explains Buttrey. "And you can kind of lead yourself to a little bit of burnout, fatigue, exhaustion, getting kind of stressed out. And it should be, go out there, lift your leg, do the same thing over, change the ball around, don't overthink it, get hitters out."

On the field, Bobby Scales was known for his intelligence, leadership, baseball wisdom, and work ethic. Off the field, Bobby Scales is one of baseball's most respected thought leaders and people-developers.

On the field, Bobby Scales was known for his intelligence, leadership, baseball wisdom, and work ethic. Off the field, Bobby Scales is one of baseball's most respected thought leaders and people-developers.

The Campanis family has built a remarkable legacy in baseball, spanning three generations and nearly a 85 years. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the lives and baseball careers of Al Campanis, Jim Campanis, and Jim Campanis Jr, as told by Jim Jr.

"I always tell people I had two careers. Had my first part of my career from '03 to '07. I don't really talk about '07 to '10 because that was 'The Grind Years,'" Jerome Williams says, " The second part of my career was from '11 to '16. You rarely get a second chance. I got that second chance."

Alex Liddi made history as the first Italian-born and developed player to reach Major League Baseball. His story transcends personal...

Corky Miller 's baseball journey is a remarkable tale filled with determination, skill, and an undeniable love for the game. A catcher,...

Johnny Monell Jr. is a captivating personality in professional baseball, possessing a story that is both inspiring and relatable. His...

Paco Rodriguez 's journey in baseball is one of grit, talent, and growth. He has not only made a name for himself in Major League...

Though Chris Gissell 's MLB career was brief, his continued impact on the game reflects a deep commitment to baseball that has affected...

In this conversation, Jason Michaels shares his journey from high school baseball to a successful 10-year career in Major League Baseball. He discusses the importance of mental readiness in transitioning to professional baseball, the challenges of sticking in the big leagues, and his current role in coaching young players. Jason emphasizes the significance of mental training in baseball, the evolving landscape of youth sports, and the need for a balanced approach to player de