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Moving from Single-A to Double-A means a player is one step closer to the Big Leagues—but it also brings an entirely new set of challenges.

In this episode, I talk about the Aggies who have made the jump to Double-A and what that promotion really means. The talent is better, the game moves faster, pitchers have more command, hitters make quicker adjustments, and weaknesses are exposed in a hurry.

I also break down the nuances of moving up another level, the physical and mental adjustments players must make, and why success isn’t always reflected in the numbers right away.

Then we look ahead to Triple-A. Is it simply the final step before the Major Leagues, or does it serve a different purpose? I explain the mix of top prospects, experienced veterans, organizational depth players, and Major Leaguers working their way back—and why Triple-A can sometimes be an even more complicated level to navigate.

The closer players get to the Big Leagues, the smaller the margin for error becomes. This episode is about what it takes to keep climbing.

The full video version of this conversation will be coming very soon to the Ball5 Clubhouse YouTube channel.

Production note: We experienced a minor microphone issue during part of this episode. The conversation is still clear, and we appreciate you sticking with us as we continue improving the Ball5 Podcast.