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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Mindset of a Major League Hitter | Curtis Granderson

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This week we welcome 16-year MLB pro Curtis Granderson to the podcast. Curtis does a great job breaking down what worked for him as a hitter, his approach at the plate, routines, and some of the key lessons he learned as a hitter during his career. He also reflects on his time playing college baseball at the University of Illinois Chicago.In addition to his accomplished playing career, Curtis is a wonderful ambassador for the game. If you'd like to learn more about his work giving back to the game, I highly recommend checking out the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy: https://www.cbeauic.org/.Follow Curtis Granderson on X: @cgrand3Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy: https://www.cbeauic.org/Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy on X: @CBEA_UICConnect with Patrick Jones BaseballFollow on X: @pjonesbaseball📬 Sign up for the Recruiting Times, my weekly baseball recruiting newsletter – Get insights on college recruiting, player spotlights, and advice for parents and coaches.https://www.skool.com/patrickjonesbaseball⚾ Need help with college recruiting? – We help serious baseball players get recruited. Book a 1-on-1 consult.https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/recruiting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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