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Part Three with Trayvon Robinson: Forgiveness and Gratitude
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.
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Part Two with Trayvon Robinson: "Everything was Moving Way Too Fast"
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.
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Part One with Trayvon Robinson: Baseball to a Better Life
"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
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Jay Jackson is Genuinely Trying to Change the World
"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."
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Burnout, Rediscovery, and Fresh Challenges: Ty Buttrey's Story
"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."
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Part One with Bobby Scales: The 31 Year-Old Rookie
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.
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Part Two with Bobby Scales: His Accomplishments Off the Field
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.
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Jim Campanis Jr: Born into Baseball
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.
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Jerome Williams, "You Rarely Get a Second Chance. I Got that Second Chance."
"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."
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Alex Liddi: Italy to MLB and Beyond
Alex Liddi made history as the first Italian-born and developed player to reach Major League Baseball. His story transcends personal...
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Corky Miller: Still Doing What He Loves
Corky Miller 's baseball journey is a remarkable tale filled with determination, skill, and an undeniable love for the game. A catcher,...
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Johnny Monell Jr: From The Bronx to the Big Leagues to Batting Gloves
Johnny Monell Jr. is a captivating personality in professional baseball, possessing a story that is both inspiring and relatable. His...
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