Jordan Bratt's Sportswriter Profile

Jordan Bratt joined May 2009

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Baseball Junkie

Actually, I love all sports (still working on some hockey love, though).

I believe that every team in Kansas City has a shot this year. As it did last year, and basically every year for the past 29.

I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2003 with a B.A. in Legal Studies; this prepared me to wait tables or continue my education. I did manage land a good job at a law firm and was all set to attend law school until I began learning about peak performance techniques from my uncle and thought about the application to sport. Then my plan changed.

I am currently studying several neurological and physiological training techniques in hopes of developing a program that can teach athletes to achieve peak performance states and enter the infamous "zone". Some of the tools I plan on implementing are: neurofeedback, hypnosis/imagery and heart rate variability.

I love all Kansas City sports. Chiefs, Brigade, Wizards, Explorers...makes no difference; however, my true love is baseball and the Royals.

GO ROYALS!

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Favorite Athletes

George Brett, Wade Boggs, Micky Mantle, & all other drinkers that could rake!
Favorite Sports Teams

Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Lakers (basketball FA in KC)
Favorite Coaches

Dick Howser, Pat Riley, Lou Pinella
All Time Sports Moment

Safe at First....Thanks Denkinger!!
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 6 1985 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Baseball - Career Wins, Cy Young, 511
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

BIG XII

Latest Articles »

Zack Greinke Won the Cy Young...So What?

11/19/2009

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Mark Teahen To White Sox? A Rumor That Would Be Beneficial To All

11/05/2009

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BBQ and Baseball: A Tour of the New Kauffman Stadium

11/04/2009

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Your 2009 Cy Young Award Winner, Zack Greinke

09/22/2009

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Lewie Pollis said...

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Hey Jordan, I'd love a Royals fan's opinion on this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295278-less-is-mauer-why-zack-grienke-is-the-al-mvp

3 days ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Hi Jordan,

I have been writing articles on the MLB 9s and I thought you might be interested in reading my Royals' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294943-mlb-9s-kansas-city-royals-george-brett-carlos-beltran-top-voting

Any feedback or comments would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Ash

3 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

39 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team makes this infamous list?

Check it out when you get the chance.

81 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

90 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Jordan,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin

116 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Jordan,

I'm a Featured Columnist for the Indians here on Bleacher, and I'm polling the FCs from other MLB teams for an upcoming article on what went wrong with the 2009 Indians from an outsider's perspective.

Your participation in a brief survey for the article would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=p4Jy36cR9EVjHdFTZl1I3A_3d_3d

The deadline for the survey is Sunday August 2.

I look forward to reading your opinions!

Thanks!
Samantha

124 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Jordan,

Decided to start doing weekly MLB Power Rankings. If you get the chance, I'd like it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223096-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-a-shift-in-the-east

-Griffin

124 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

134 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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As the recent news of the Toronto Blue Jays shopping Roy Halladay has sparked interest around the league, I have come up with a slideshow: Four Teams That Should Go After The Ace. Would appreciate any feedback given!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215756-roy-halladay-four-teams-that-should-go-after-the-ace

137 days ago

Lars Hanson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215690-breaking-news-mariners-trade-ss-betancourt-to-kc?just_published=1 Betancourt traded to KC, check it out

137 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury

154 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Jordan,

People of my generation look at them fondly as the players they watched as little kids, people of other generations may just look at them as great players. I created a slide show highlighting the best players of the 1990's. If you get a chance, take a look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183458-the-most-fearsome-ball-players-of-the-1990s

-Griffin

183 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Jordan,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin

185 days ago

Johnny Lawrence said...

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Jordan~

As a Royals fan, you might be interested to see where I rank Kansas City in my weekly American League Rotation Rankings...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177824-american-league-rotation-rankings-week-6

Thanks for any insight you may provide. -Johnny Lawrence

191 days ago

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