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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 46 MIN

Denny Hocking: MLB Journey, Coaching Wisdom, and Raising D-I Athletes

from NEXT PITCH - The Student-Athlete Playbook For Parents Raising Tomorrow’s Athletes · host Audacy

How do you turn a single year of high school varsity baseball into a 13-year MLB career? Former Minnesota Twin and Rockies infielder Denny Hocking joins the show to explain his improbable path to the big leagues. Denny offers candid wisdom on the difference between raw talent and professional perseverance. He also shares his unique perspective as a father who raised three Division I athletes and, now, as a youth baseball coach dedicated to developing the next generation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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