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23. Metrics, Bootcamp Mentality, & Winning ft. Ben Johnson (Univ. of Texas / Virtual Combine)

July 22, 2022 • Best in the US Showcases

What are the top three metrics that college baseball coaches look for in a player? How did a bootcamp mentality help Texas go from the bottom of the Big 12 to the College World Series? What matters more - metrics or talent? What can players learn from former MLB Glove Glove outfielder Alex Gordon?

Ben Johnson was a standout on the University of Texas baseball team that went to the 2014 College World Series, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2015, and is now the Head of Sales and Strategic Partnerships at Virtual Combine. Ben hops on the BUS to discuss what helped him succeed at the highest level of college baseball and ultimately led him to professional baseball, what metrics matter, the role your mindset plays in winning, and much more on this week’s episode of Riding the BUS.

Tap play, take a listen, and get ready to take some notes on everything from winning to metrics to a bootcamp mentality as Ben Johnson gets the BUS rolling with tons of knowledge bombs for anyone who wants to play college baseball.

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