Jack's Corner

Are there really secrets to success?

One of the highlights of my MLB career was hitting a game-winning sacrifice fly for the Seattle Mariners in the 17^th inning in a game in old Yankee Stadium. So, I feel like I have a few of the secrets to success. Of course, it has taken me many years since my playing days to figure out what they were.

Many people question whether playing sports are worth it. Of course, it is. The sporting life prepares people for life beyond the diamonds. I know the lessons frombaseball career supported me in many life and business situations, along with helping with one of the things on my bucket list.

I Was Lucky even without a baseball swing analyzer

Ron Washington and Me

I am not one of those that always say, "The way we used to do things was the best." I believe in getting on with the times. However, with some of the coaching methods now, like what Ron Washington teaches, I am not sure it is helping youth ballplayers. It is important to realize that kids are just developing their skills and 95% of them will never advance even to play high school baseball. Those are the players I am most concerned with here, the majority.

Giancarlo Stanton What The Heck

Here I go again, making people say, "Who are you to be telling one of the greats what to do?" Oh well, the life of a blogger. Here goes, can someone send this on to Giancarlo Stanton? I have learned that there are two things one should not mess with Mother Nature and the fundamentals of hitting a baseball.

Baseball Triple Crown Difficulty