Andy Marks
@AMarks27
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Mach1 Baseball Pitching Coordinator
St Louis, MO
Joined May 2014
From highA two years ago, recovering from his second TJ surgery, to closing game 1 of the playoffs for the #1 seed in the AL. Most people would have given him a 0.0% chance to even make it to the show. Unbelievable story of hard work and perseverance.
First postseason experience, first postseason save. Pete Fairbanks closed the door for @Raysbaseball.
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So excited for @AdamKilburn2. Told me 6 months ago Tennessee was his dream school. Worked extremely hard and made it happen for himself. Best news ever.
Want to give a huge thanks to my man @AMarks27 for all he has done for me and the work to come. As well as the @stlgamers organization for the best opportunity’s possible throughout the years. Couldn’t thank you enough. @Vol_Baseball Let’s roll! #GBO 🍊
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2021 Johnson County CC commit @cole_koonce sitting 92-94 in his pen today.Topping 94.3 and going JUCO. Don’t be obsessed with Division 1 , find the right fit for you and go dominate. @mach1baseball @EBA_MADE @FlatgroundApp @KingofJUCO
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Huge Congrats to @bjorn_dane1 on his commitment to @MizzouBaseball ! Great example of what hard work can do. Going from an average player at 13, falling in love with training, and becoming an absolute stud at age 15 going to pitch in the SEC!
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These two pitched against each other yesterday, combined for 22ks and 2 ER . 24 hours later in the gym together getting after their recovery. The best players don’t stop training once the season starts. @bjorn_dane1 @cole_koonce @mach1baseball @EBA_MADE
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First day of HS tryouts and already got a text from a player saying he was 84-86 and threw great. Pumps me up. He is a 2022 who was topping 76 in October. Completely bought in to @EBA_MADE lifting program and worked his tail off all winter at @mach1baseball.
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One of my favorite things to see at work. 2020 @MizzouBaseball commit @ianlohse23 showing 2023 @jacksonbudz his slider grip and going through how he throws it at @mach1baseball last night .
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And after he threw today, he stood and gave High School and college hitters advice about swings and approach while facing Velo. Not because they asked, just because he’s that kind of guy. No surprise why he’s had such a successful career @TrevRosenthal.
Getting close. 90% effort mound work. Increasing volume and intensity these last few weeks before heading south.
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In September of 2017, when Ian Lohse started training at @mach1baseball, his long term goal was to be able to throw in the 80s off the mound. In 2.5 years, he is now sitting low 90s, and has struck out 35 of 41 batters he’s faced this summer. He has worked harder than any kid
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Can’t say I’m surprised by this at all considering how he works. It’s not that he just works hard, it’s the most FOCUSED work I’ve ever seen. I have a feeling the list of accomplishments are gonna be very long for him when his career is over.
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Eric Podgorny.2023 MICDS/ Stl Gamers.Recent video from Showcase.FB 87-90 t 91.CB 73-75.Slider 77-80.Rapsodo data available upon request.@FlatgroundApp
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Nick Steurer 2025 Uncommited. Vianney Highschool (MO).St. Louis Gamers 16 Blue. FB 85-88 t89.CH 78-80.SL 76-78. Strong, Athletic Build who pounds the zone with 3 pitches. Video:FB,FB,CH,SL.@FlatgroundApp
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Gotta love when a kid comes in for 2 hours, lifts for an hour and a half after, then gets on the mound by himself just trying to find what feels best for his motion. Everyone wants to be great, this kind of dedication sets people apart. @15ttingle @hssubaseball @mach1baseball
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Watching Pujols hit that bomb today brought back so many good memories. We were so lucky to get to witness the best 10 year stretch in the history of baseball, and it is so awesome to have him back. Thank you @Cardinals for letting the 🐐 come back to retire here.
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For all the kids that say” I didn’t have time” but spend 4 hours a day on TikTok and Snapchat.
“How’s this for a work ethic? Went from throwing 66 mph in 8th grade and playing on a low level team, to 86-89 4 years later and going to pitch at Northwestern. Consistently comes in 3 -4 days a week while living 45 mins from the facility. 34 on his ACT” .-Andy Marks
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2023 Eric Podgorny showing electric stuff in his live session. FB 88-90 2100-2300 rpm . CB 74-75. 2600-2700 rpm ( been up to 3000). Slider 79-80 2400-2500 rpm. CH 81-82 17-19 inches of H. Break. Uncommited @FlatgroundApp. @PBRMissouri
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Here’s what a 90mph, 15 year old arm looks like. Nice to see all of these kids who worked their tails off all offseason, continue to work on their craft. @mach1baseball @stlgamers @15ttingle @mwhitey27
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Congratulations to @aidanclancy10 on his Commitment to @QUHawksBaseball. Live arm, hard worker and probably the most respectful kid I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching. @mach1baseball
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Kids only 14 years old still😳.
2025 Adam Kilburn fired a CG 3 H shutout, 15 K’s for @OakVarBaseball athletic young arm with a live fastball, sat 85-87 tch 88 with a CB & SL @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball
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3 kids that are unbelievably hard workers and laser focused every time they are in the building. Very Bright future for all of them. Class of 2023 in Missouri is LOADED!.
Great day with coach @AMarks27 at @mach1baseball pitching with future @MizzouBaseball teammates @Coleman_2023 and @bjorn_dane1 .
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A perfect example of when specializing in 1 sport instead of playing multiple sports paid off. He decided to quit playing basketball this yr bc he knew he needed to gain a bunch of weight to become a D1 level baseball player. He Gained 40lbs this off-season,that is not possible.
I’m excited to announce I’ve decided to continue my academic and athletic career at Texas Tech University. I’d like to thank my parents, coaches and special thanks to @TheIanMcMahon @AMarks @mwhitey and Cullen Stockley. #WreckEm.@stlgamers @TTU_Baseball @SullivanBBall @TimTadlock
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It’s Crazy to see the difference in gains with kids lifting 2-3 days a week with @EBA_MADE over the kids who lift 5 days a week in gym class and at home. It’s almost as if quality >quantity 🤷🏼♂️. Your gym class lifting programs suck fellas. Sign up for music Instead.
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Cole Koonce .UNCOMMITTED 2021.FB 88-91 t 93.CB 66-67.SL 76-80.CH 77-78.Strike Thrower . Video is from recent showcase.Rapsodo data available upon request. @FlatgroundApp
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This is a result of showing up 3 times a week for 6 months, arriving early and staying late. There were times he was frustrated but he never stopped working. Turned himself into a legit D1 prospect. Consistency is key. Good stuff @_MichaelStrong_.
RHP Michael Strong (SLUH, 2026) showed loud, high-spin stuff in his ‘pen at the St. Louis Preseason ID: . ▫️6-foot-1, 195-pounds .▫️FB 86-87 mph, T2624 RPM.▫️SL 76-77 mph, T2819 RPM.▫️CH 77-79 mph . 👤:
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Logan Boente working hard this offseason, sitting 88-90 touching 91. Dirty offspeed as well. I'm guessing he will get more than 8 innings for @mckenbaseball next season 🤷🏼♂️
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@xanbarksdale This is absolutely horrific. I hope you complained to the tournament directors. I’m so sorry you had to see that.
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All of this is so spot on. # 5 is something that baffles me all the time. Stop going to showcases when you throw 78mph. I feel like #7 is a huge part of that. Kids and parents don’t know any better, it’s up to us coaches to give them good advice.
No amount of social media self promotion fluff will undo a lackluster off-season, bad work ethic or questionable choices.
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STL offers locations spread across the area to fit wherever the player lives. @AllStarStlouis is 15 min from Busch Stadium. 50,000Sq ft . Weight room, HitTrax, Rapsodo, etc.
With start to Memphis' season delayed, #Cardinals are scouting sites for an alternate-camp, perhaps closer to St. Louis, for Triple-A players to work out -- and be close by for a callup: @stltoday #stlcards #MLB.
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2023 Dane Bjorn .Summer team @stlgamers .FB 80-84.CB 68-70.CH 72-73 with over 20inches of horizontal break 🤢 .As hard as he works, he is just scratching the surface of how good he’s going to be. @FlatgroundApp
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The last time this happened, with one of my favorite kids that I work with, he was spending 6 hours a day between Snapchat and Tiktok😳.
@SwagnShades If a kid complains about not getting better, ask him to see the daily average screentime on his phone. @AMarks27 secret.
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Commands all 3 pitches and consistently dominated all year last year against the best teams. Going to be an absolute steal for somebody.
2023 6’3 Rhp Garrett Shearer (@SLUHBASEBALL) interesting @PBR_Uncommitted arm showed an upper 80’s FB with heavy arm side run to go with his CH 77-79 and SL 72-73 at the @stlgamers scout day
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Kid is going to absolutely chuck it this year. Plus+ offspeed too.
UNCOMMITTED 2025 . @EthanMa73799425 sitting 87-88 T89 2x in pen today. Super fast twitch kid with feel for multiple pitches. Has also pulled down 102 in the past year. DM for more info. @FlatgroundApp
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Exactly!! It’s not good enough to just show up once or twice a week and think that’s enough. Gaining velo is hard. If you’re not lifting( sport specific lifting), eating enough food, getting sleep, and throwing outside of the facility, be prepared to be disappointed.
It’s mind blowing how many players will sign up for a throwing program with goal of adding velo but won’t participate in the lifting portion of the program, then act disappointed by the results. “Coach I did their program for months and it didn’t work.” . No, you didn’t work.
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So many highschool pitchers just live on the outside corner and are afraid to pitch Inside. His numbers show what happens when you consistently pound the inner third and make hitters extremely uncomfortable.
#WWBA Atlanta GA 17U Nat’l Championship: 2H Shutout team win | 5IP/45 pitches | S% 73 (Summer-to-date: 35.2 IP | ERA 1.178 | WHIP .897) @mwhitey27 @AMarks27 @stlgamers @PGMidwestBB @EbaScouting @jucoroute
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It’s amazing how many college programs still believe in this. Hopefully these next two months at home will give some of these players a chance to gain back what they lost the first couple months training like cross country runners.
. or at least that’s how it SHOULD be. This is NOT the year to run your athletes til they puke. It’s not the right thing to do any year, but I promise you that throwing up in November “conditioning” sessions has absolutely nothing to do with winning in May.
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Congrats Cam. @MSUBearBaseball is getting a good one. Phenomenal athlete who works extremely hard and is 100% focused on becoming the best.
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I doubt this kid has ever had much instruction on his throwing mechanics. Kids that try to throw the ball hard since they were really young always wind up with a beautiful motion like this. Most bad mechanics are taught. Throw it hard and let the body organize itself.
This is a pull-down. I believe pull-downs are good because learning how to move fast WHILE sequencing the throw is good. Throwing 68 mph as an 11 year old is also. good? #WontTransfer
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@DamnTrue @jacksonvance8 @PGShowcases Yes because pitching is more about fielding your position than velocity 🙄.
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Imagine if your job was to search Twitter for the best 15-17yr olds and trying to steal them away from their current team. So guys like @Marc_NellistJr can brag about how many 1st rounders he’s coached. @USAPrimeNat just one of the many 🐍 orgs flooding amateur baseball.
@ZaxxHitting You mean working with athletes, helping them develop and getting to know them is better than this approach? @usaprime_2024 our @stlgamers are in good hands! Maybe try development vs recruitment! But that would take some effort and work! Probably not in your skill set.
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Colin Vahabzedeh UNCOMMITTED 2022.Summer Team-St. Louis Gamers 17gray .Fb 81-83 2200-2300 rpm big time ASR.CH 75-78.CB 68-70 2200-2400 rpm. More video and Rapsodo data available upon request.@stlgamers @FlatgroundApp
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Turbo sinkers!.
‘23 Uncommitted Lane Otten (@Gamers16Blue) getting a lot of arm side sink on the FB which topped 88. Fluid arm path generating easy upper 80’s heat. FB: 84-87 (T88).CB: 68-70.CH: 75-76. @PBRIllinois #16uNat
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Was 140lbs last year. Up to 160 now. He’s just getting started.
Aidan Haynes, 2022 RHP, 86-89mph! Long, lean frame, with plenty of room to grow! #HighlyProjectable #StudentAthlete #HardWorker @AMarks27 @stlgamers @FlatgroundApp
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Spins the hell out of it too. He’s going to make a splash this year in the STL area. Absolute Stud.
2025 @EthanMa73799425 with the Program best compression throw so far this off season. 98.8 x 2 today. 6 MPH from a year ago . Physical kid that keeps getting better. Efficient mover on the slope. Expecting some noise when we start bullpens. 🔥⛽️. @flatgroundapp @stlgamers
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Tried to have all of our pitchers this past off-season keep a journal. It’s no surprise the ones who kept up with it happen to be the best players. Being able to look back at a day or week when things were going great and see what changed, was huge for making quicker adjustments.
Keeping a journal or notebook on your throwing sessions is vital. Trying to get better or even make the microscopic movement change? . You’ll get there much quicker by remember the cues and tricks that worked previously. @unconquerablept
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That’s a crazy looking slider 😂.
2023 Eric Podgorny 88-90, with a 83 mph SL today for MICDS in the preseason jamboree. Live arm uncommitted arm to follow in the ‘23 class @ShooterHunt
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Multiple pitches for Strikes as well. Imagine what he’s gonna be in 2 years 😳.
🚨UNCOMMITTED 🚨.6’6 2025 @DrakeGawer sitting 87-88 in his pen tonight. Drake has been a work horse in the last year . Velo 🆙9 MPH.LBS 🆙 30 . Shoot me a DM for more info.@FlatgroundApp
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Just keeps getting better and better every time out. Not only does he have nasty stuff, but when you watch him on the mound he has the look that he knows he’s going to get you out. A common trait with dominant pitchers.
@AdidasAsSTL Herrin RHP 2023 @BigBen_2023 throws 4.6 inn W/ 10 K’s against Force National 2023. Had a perfect game going into the 5th inn . Topped 88mph and was sitting mid 80’s all night . Absolute dude on the mound🔥🔥💪🏽.
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Congrats @bbrantingham22. Great example of what training in-season can do. While many kids slow down or stop training, Bowen managed to train 2-3 days a week all summer while playing a full schedule. Had a goal in mind and worked his butt off until he achieved it. Awesome stuff.
I am honored to announce that I have verbally committed to the Air Force Academy to serve the United States and continue my academic and athletic career. Thank you to everyone who made this dream possible. @KazUSAFA @AF_Baseball @JbSbaseball @AMarks27 @NickHerrinAs @AdidasAsSTL
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Somebody is going to get an absolute steal with this kid. Filthy sinker/slider combo with a bulldog mentality at the back of the bullpen.
Thank you to @utmartin for the past two years it’s been a great ride. With that being said I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal and explore other options going forward. My recruitment is officially open.
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@itscalledarace @PistolPete2007 @Just_Lionz @JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ 😂😂 this man said “save his legs” yeah I actually think on every fly ball the hitters should just walk straight to the dugout. Gotta save the legs.
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Kid is a stud!!.
In addition to the 15 u tournament win on Friday night hit a new PR in game 84.9 and went 5.0 innings with 0 runs and 9 Ks. Here’s a K got the knees to buckle. @stlgamers @OakVarBaseball Hoover next week! @PerfectGameUSA
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Think about how messed up this logic is, he says “it’s inexcusable “ to swing 3-0 because you’re putting your teammate in jeopardy. You know because throwing it at him on purpose with intent to harm is totally normal. Weird game.
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@GarrettShearer5 is a DUDE! Always the hardest worker in the room. Velo has been up to 84-85. and can spin the hell out of it. Consistently commands 3 pitches for strikes too, which is going to play at any level. Where ever he decides to go to college is getting a steal!.
Garrett Shearer (@GarrettShearer5) pitched a phenomenal CG for @stlgamers!⭐️. FB: 79-81mph.CB: 66-68mph.CH: 72mph.Final Stats: 7.0 IP, 5 K, 5 H, 1 ER. St. Louis Univ. HS | 2023 | MO.#Uncommitted #2D2023 #2Dpitching #2DMemphis
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Kid can just flat out pitch. Those stats were against very good competition as well. Excellent spin on both Fastball and Curveball. Rapsodo data available upon request.
•Garrett Shearer.•#Uncommitted 2023 RHP.•6’2 190 lbs.•St. Louis University High.•O’Fallon, Illinois.•FB:80-84 T86.•CH:69-71.•CB:67-70.•Summer Stats: 63.2 IP, 0.88 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 66 K.•GPA: 3.83.•Looking for 4 year or JUCO opportunity. @FlatgroundApp
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@tha_def_orator @lennonrichards_ @PitchingNinja yes because the most important thing when discussing pitching is fielding the comebacker, which happens less than 1% of the time. Amazing that people still think this way.
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@shegone03 @kschwarb12 @bryceharper3 @Phillies @ROXSystem @twuench @JohnKruk @LarryBowa10 @ToddPratt07 @WillClark22 @DMEASrecruiting @MLBNetwork He just needs to keep the Barrel above the hands a lot longer if he ever dreams of becoming the level of hitter you were
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@FresnoSportsTlk @shegone03 @PSF_App @SeanUnfiltered Huge fan of Jeff! Like most people on here, never heard of him until he became famous on Twitter. Saw a stat today that he has the highest career batting average for someone that was never good enough to be a starter.
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Best coach I’ve been around and someone I consider a role model. He’s had a huge impact on me as a coach and even more so as a person. Congrats @CoachBeckmann.
Did the math this morning, with Gamers in 12 summers, @CoachBeckmann has over 300 wins. But that’s not something we count. We count impact, which is much much bigger than 300 W’s.
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Kids a stud! @Coleman_2023.
2023 @MizzouBaseball commit Coleman Morrison (Springfield Catholic) physical Rhp 86-88 with a plus change and a cb at the @AdidasAsSTL scout day
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My little baby is growing way too fast.
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This kid is going to a huge name to follow for the next several years. Unbelievable talent.
Grant Mehrhoff (2026, MO) topping out at 80mph on this last strikeout for Stl Force 13u @PGYouthBB @PG_Tourney @mark55950285
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Appreciate it Greg! Ethan has been tearing it up lately.
I can't say enough great things about the Mach 1 program at All Star Performance. Working hard and seeing great results 4 months into the program. @AllStarStlouis @AMarks27 @mwhitey27
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Extremely hard worker who can spin the hell out of it. Bright future ahead of him.
2023 Josh Cunningham (@DeSmet_Baseball) had a standout performance yesterday striking out the first 5 batters faced sitting 85-87 commanding a sharp swing and miss curveball at the MOKAN Fall Games
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Absolutely Electric Stuff. Just getting started too. Bright future ahead @PodgornyEric.
2023 Eric Podgorny showing a live arm today for @MICDS_BASEBALL sitting 87-90 with a plus 75-76 breaking ball. 4 ip, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 9 K.@ShooterHunt
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@CamRonMcCoy2 2021 Cam’Ron McCoy up to 92 today🔥. Also an All-state QB. Still UNCOMMITTED . Video of him in the comments throwing a football 75 yards. Sign this man @FlatgroundApp.
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@TreadAthletics I’ll add a reason. Not enough volume. Throwing twice a week and both times you throw it’s a max effort bullpen. Unfortunately in the Midwest, I see this way too often with high school pitchers this time of year.
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Yes, dads teaching their kids improper mechanics is brand new and is only happening bc of social media hitting gurus. This has definitely never happened in the past 🙄.
This is the problem! Some dad sees what the social media hitting #gurus are teaching and starts teaching it to kids! This is a recipe for FAILURE! #shegone @twuench @billdubs @SliderDominate @SimplyAJ10 @low_and_outside @gringo_plakata
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Kid can absolutely spin it too. 20 inches of +v break on FB. 2500-2700rpm on slider. And an absolute bulldog on the mound. Hard to believe he’s still uncommitted. @FlatgroundApp.
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@shegone03 @MLB @MLBPAA @notgaetti @BobFile @twuench @billdubs @ToddPratt07 @TheRealJHair @WillClark22 @GDBJr5 @ROXSystem @WesClements22 Totally disagree. Raising his arm like that and then taking the helmet off early…complete bush league. He’s lucky that was a walk off or I’d be instructing that pitcher to throw one at the next guys’ temple like back in your day when people respected the game!.
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That a Boy @BigBen_2023! Been fun watching your journey back to the mound this year.
2023 @MizzouBaseball commit Ben Smith was dominant picking up the 3 inning save allowing 0 runs while striking out 5 as @BaseballIrish advances with the 4-2 victory over St. Clair in sectional play
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@shegone03 @notgaetti @BobFile @twuench @billdubs @TheRealJHair @ToddPratt07 @WillClark22 @MikeTrout Just like this folks, none of that launch angle BS. I’m waiting for an MLB team to smarten up and hire you as their hitting coach. I truly believe the entire team would mash if they could just replicate this swing right here.
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