Brad Burns continues his examination of big league hitters as he talks about the roles of hitters and the adjustments required to be successful against Major League pitching. Brad and Travis take a look at the MLB scoreboard and the matchups on tap for Friday night, and Brad continues his series on coaching youth baseball. This week Brad puts the focus on communication, and its importance for players, coaches, and parents.
Monthly Archives: April 2013
The Travis Turner Show – April 26 – Part 2 (Brad Burns)
Brad Burns talks about Ken Griffey, Jr.’s career, and he examines the importance of a strong and healthy lower body for power hitters. Brad also breaks down Joey Votto’s patience at the plate, and he discusses the growing acceptance of high strikeout totals for Major League hitters.
The Travis Turner Show – April 26 – Part 1
Travis recaps Thursday night’s baseball and softball results, as well as the night’s action in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He then takes a look at the first round of the NFL Draft, providing a recap of all the moves and selections from the event’s opening night.
The Travis Turner Show – April 25 – Part 4
Travis wraps up Thursday’s show with a review of the NBA Playoff and MLB scoreboards, and he updates the local baseball and softball schedules.
The Travis Turner Show – April 25 – Part 3 (Ricky Martin)
Murray Ledger and Times sports editor Ricky Martin provides updates on Murray State baseball, softball, and golf.
The Travis Turner Show – April 25 – Part 2 (Ricky Martin)
Murray Ledger and Times sports editor Ricky Martin talks about the NFL prospects of two former Racer football stars, Roderick Tomlin and Casey Brockman, and he takes a look back at last Saturday’s spring game as the current Racers squared off in the Blue-Gold Bowl. Ricky also discusses the transfer of Racer basketball’s Erik McCree, and he details the work of Isaiah Canaan and Ed Daniel as they continue their pursuit of opportunities in the NBA.
The Travis Turner Show – April 25 – Part 1
Travis opens the show talking NFL draft, then checks on the NBA Playoffs and the local baseball/softball schedules. He also shares features on Rick Ankiel (by Joe Posnanski) and Pee Wee Reese (by Dave Kindred).
The Travis Turner Show – April 24 – Part 4
Travis talks more about the potential change to a 30-second shot clock, and he points to a Mike DeCourcy column as evidence that a shorter shot clock might not be coming to college hoops. Travis then takes his daily look at the NBA Playoff and MLB scoreboards.
The Travis Turner Show – April 24 – Part 3 (Scott Swalls)
Scott Swalls joins Travis to discuss the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Travis Turner Show – April 24 – Part 2 (Scott Swalls)
Scott Swalls discusses the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the 1983 NFL Draft, and he and Travis examine the decisions made in the draft process and the offseason to date in the NFL.
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