Now, he dedicates his time to mentoring high school players, significantly impacting the amateur baseball scene in Philadelphia by imparting valuable life skills beyond just baseball techniques. Brown has become a notable figure in the FTB (Florida Travel Baseball) community and is actively involved with several local teams, including FTB/DB9 Phillies NE 2026, coached by John DeBrigida.
In this episode, Brown delves into his journey from professional player to youth coach, sharing insights on how his approach to hitting has evolved and how he candidly uses his MLB experiences—both positive and challenging—to help young athletes understand and appreciate the game on a deeper level.
You can follow FTB/DB9 Phillies Scout NE 2026 on Twitter.
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About Patrick Gordon
Patrick
Gordon is an award-winning journalist and has covered baseball for
nearly two decades. He has a master's in journalism and has worked with
various news outlets in the region. His work has appeared in dozens of
publications across the country, including Baseball America, MLB.com,
Sports Collectors Monthly, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Las
Vegas Sun. Gordon also is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers
Association of America (IBWAA), and the National College Baseball
Writers Association (NCBWA), and has served on the executive board of
the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA).
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