Top Tier Baseball (HQ) - Director of Performance || USA Baseball Midwest Task Force || Member of the 2024 NTIS Champions Cup Coaching Staff: 16u 🥇 15u🥈
Great night for
@TopTierBaseball
16u Americans! Thank you
@Bullpenevents
for the amazing video quality! Hard fought 5-0 W.
Essenburg: 4 IP, 0 H, 9 K / 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Natanek: 3 IP, 1 H, 1 K / 1-2, run
Simios: 1-2, 3B, 2 RBI
Murphy: 1-3, 2B, RBI
Deckinga: 1-3, web gem
The Bird’s Nest got a nice little Playoff Haircut this morning. Postseason ready after an Orchestra concert on INF, Wiz/Bone Thug/Chevy Woods concert on whole field, some broken sprinklers in June/July, HS State+travel Tourney’s and grub infestation this summer.
Couldn’t be happier to see the strides our
@TopTier_HQ
2027 Americans have made this summer!
Since June 22nd:
15-6 overall record
Offensively:
.356 avg / .917 ops / .342 BA w RISP
38 XBH
98 Stolen Bases out of 109 Attempts 👀
Only Illinois team to make the Round of 32
What a win for
@SFA_MBB
over the Dukies!
#RajkFact
:
Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas, studied and graduated from
@Transy
back in 1810 to pursue his dreams of being a lawyer. We are still preparing graduates to become lawyers with a 100% Law School Placement.
Here is a look at what one of our post throw/recovery workout consists off for our Velo Depot group. Seen some jumps in velo but more impressed with the improved movement that we’ve seen. Give us a follow on the instagram: toptier_strength
@TopTier_HQ
@SethKenny
@TopTierBaseball
Not only a competitor on the mound but also in the classroom. No surprise all the work has paid off and has already been accepted into med school before his JUNIOR year. Colton is a great example of the student-athlete that we search tirelessly for across the country.
#FlyPios
If you need 2025 arms, we’ve got plenty of options. Kai Newman, Athletic LHP will be on the bump for
@TopTierBaseball
16u Americans tomorrow, June 15th, for the 1:15pm game at Grand Park, Field D9.
Had to get this written down just to grasp the concept. Dreamt that mutant sea creatures, landed ashore after a hurricane and attacked human race. The first city they targeted was Lexington? We were saved by Doc Brown, Marty McFly and the Mighty Morphan Power Rangers. Wow.
Lateral Change of Direction work with the youth guys. Absolutely crushed it this morning. Great for first step quickness stealing bases, initial jumps on grounders and fly balls. Follow toptier_strength on IG for more.
Been posting a ton of pitcher content lately but I’m always going to be on top of our hitters. Results from our Offensive Velo Program. Some standouts when it comes to Max Exit Velo but super thrilled with the increase in everyone’s overall Avg Exit Velo.
@TopTierBaseball
Great Content! 3 of the best players but most importantly, awesome people who will have nothing but success in LIFE. Riley and I were getting good at the high fives, just needs some work on that home plate stomp.
The night belongs to the seniors of the
@TransyBaseball
team: Robert Young, Riley Willbur, and Collin Johnson.
Tonight's senior night celebrates the Class of 2020 for Pioneer baseball!
THE SENIORS -
TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater was underwater following heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ida remnants. The park is home to the minor league baseball Somerset Patriots.
Joey Arend has got some intent at the plate and works hard with 2K! I know I’m going to get barrels and a top end competitor every single day. Would love to have this young man in my program for 4 years!
‘25 OF/LHP Joey Arendt (IL) was a sleeper follow for me after day 1 & has been fun to watch since.
Athletic frame w/ sweet stroke that shows some impact. 6.9-runner who also looked good on the bump.
#PBRFG23
||
@PBRIllinois
Also 87-89.1 on the bump with feel for offspeed. Slider is electric but can throw the changeup whenever. Definitely a 2way option and going to have a huge spring and summer!
MIF Brayden Zilis (Minooka, 2025) is an athletic and strong prospect that made big strides this offseason.
◾️5-foot-9, 161-pounds
◾️99.9 mph max EV
◾️96.2 mph avg. EV
◾️6.87 60 time
◾️89 mph INF velo
#ILPAS24
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@PBR_Uncommitted
First 2 pics from
@wizkhalifa
concert 7/9, next 2 today. Field bounced back great: CF forklift tread gate to stage, grass from flooring/stage was slightly burnt. 3 days of power-seeding, topdressing with sand then rolling uneven grass in CF. Not too bad for a college coach 😎
We are good. Nothing but grinders in the box and in the field. We have ARMS. Can’t wait to see what this week brings at MPL. If you’re in Indy come see us! Will post screenshot of schedule below.
@TopTierBaseball
As a Cubs fan, I'm glad they are on National TV, facing the Cards (ESPN, MLBN, TBS, Etc.) But this gets straight to the point of not showcasing the PRODUCT of baseball. (CC: Trout) Let Nat'l audience watch the Braves, Phillies, A's. Teams/players having great yrs under the radar.
Kai will be pitching for
@TopTierBaseball
16u Americans, Saturday, June 24th at Lake Point, Field 14 (5:20pm) vs SBG Sox National 25 for
@prepbaseball
16u National Championships at
@LakePointSports
come stop by if you’re around and take a look 👀
‘25 LHP Kai Newman (
@KaiNewman1711
)
Athletic, 6’1/180lb southpaw - worked both sides of the dish w/ running FB that paired well with a sweeping SL
FB 82-84
SL 70-74
#INTPG23
Outstanding performances overall on the mound by our
@TopTier_HQ
2027 Americans this season. Some ELECTRIC outings last few weekends including this past week at the
#WWBA
@PG_Georgia
Jimmy Benson (St. Laurence):
2 GS / 11.0 IP / 14 K / 9 H / 3 ER
Matt Ritchie (St. Charles
Gotta give the full send El Caballo!!! LHH with THUMP! Backside juice is there too. Can pick it a bit over at 1B, this young man is going to make a program real happy when he gets to campus. Come see him and
@TopTierBaseball
17u Nationals over at
@CreeksideBase
this weekend!
😂 BLOOOOOD
@tyoung_blood2
was doing his best
@RealKurtAngle
impression and won Conference Newcomer of the Year with a broken freakin neck! Oh it’s True!
Special Feature: Trent Youngblood is lucky he isn’t paralyzed. The OF/RHP for Transylvania University broke his neck as he fell head first into the floor from the top level of a double bunk bed he was sleeping in. Read about it at:
@TransyBaseball
Look, EVERYONE knows Thomas Jefferson was a founding father. BUT did you know that Transylvania was established based on the support of good ole TJ in 1780?
#RajkFacts
Hitters/Coaches: 90% of P’s ranging from 13 yr olds to Pros I’ve seen have a tell. Squeezes glove on FB/Opens for CB, dropping/lift hands, pre grip in hand and shifts in glove, tucks elbow coming set on CB, and yes, even leg lifts. Next bullpen/live day, observe your Pitchers.🕵🏻♂️
Congratulations to the BEST DIII Women’s Basketball team in the country and to one of the best overall coaches in THE WHOLE NCAA. Greatness is earned and this is much deserved!
#FlyPios
@TUWBX
@Juli_Fulks
LHP Joey Arend (St. Charles East, 2025)
Upside southpaw with feel for a three-pitch mix.
FB worked 83-85 mph, paired off a SL in the low 70s and CH at 77 mph.
#PBRFG23
Richie has been absolutely NAILS this whole summer. Extremely coachable and adjustable. He can pick it at 1B and plays a solid RF/LF. If it’s between Richie or a Portal kid, Richie all day. He will be LOYAL and all in for your program. Come see him.
If you want a catcher who has some of the softest hands behind the plate and can steal pitches for the staff while just casually dropping bombs, Johnny is the guy you. Takes care of business in the classroom, great character!
Make sure to check out todays
#TransyGuys
pregame show with our guy Evan Patrick where we talk about yesterday’s big win, farming in Indiana, and much more.
#flypios
Transy Guys episode 2 via
@YouTube
SF Giants’ manager Alvin Dark told reporters that pitcher Gaylord Perry’s hitting was so bad that “they’ll put a man on the moon before he hits a home run.” Perry’s 1st HR came on July 20, 1969 — 20 minutes after Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon.
#RajkFajks
Thanks to
@abutts32
and his medical expertise with finding the cure,
@TransyBaseball
survived the zombie apocalypse yesterday and is ready for gameday
#flypios
Richie Reyes Rakes. Dude has been unconscious! If you need an Athletic 1B who can pick it defensively, run a bit and is a LHH bopper, Richie is your guy. Top 5 human being on the Earth as well.
Behind this swing: before the game, Denham was working on stay behind the ball while staying a bit more tall+ “flat” and not forcing a lift with his posture. This is someone who’s willing to put the work in to be his best EVERY DAY! He’s going to be a hitting coach’s dream!
Come see Mack behind the dish tonight with
@WillHoBaseball
on the bump. Mack is a high academic catcher who plays the game hard and is the ultimate competitor. Been dialed in at the plate! Lakepoint 16 at 5:15pm vs 5Star NY
@PBRGeorgia
@FlatgroundBats
@PBR_Uncommitted
If your team is heading down to Grand Park for the MPL this June, this would be a great event to get in front of coaches before the games begin! Coaches from 25+ high quality programs will be there on June 10th and so should you!
Not only has Dougie grown a few inches, gained some solid weight, and outgrown his shmedium clothes but also the Violin?! That's right, he's grown so large he's actually playing a Cello.
That’s a big boy with big time tilt on the FB and CB. Bugs bunny CH too. High academic kid with a blue collar work ethic. Unbelievable strides from the beginning of summer to now!
This man is ELECTRIC! Sword city last night. Only hit given up came in the first and was lights out after that. Has been absolutely DOMINANT his first few outings and can’t wait to see him on the bump again. Come see this young man compete!
Loved watching Juan get after it with ‘26 Caleb Salgado from Walter Payton. Absolute GRINDFEST up in the performance center!
“You’re not tired. You’re not allowed to be tired until there is a million dollars in the bank account. Until then, we suffer.”
- Juan
Patty Barrels all year! Great barrel awareness, good runner who’s a plus baserunner and can track it down in CF. Great character, absolute winner and will help program on/off field.
Joey has that mojo baby! Super twitchy and once weight is added, will be faster. Top of the order bat that can drive a gap. One of our better base runners and can swipe a bag whenever needed! Cool as a cucumber on D, made some slick plays at SS. Not afraid of big moments!
Step 1: Throw two complete games
Step 2: Win Southern League Pitcher of the Week
Congrats to Josh Fleming on taking home this week's Pitcher of the Week award after allowing just 1 ER over 18 IP in his two starts.
Updated game times and Rotation for this weekend in Iowa for
@TopTierBaseball
16u Americans.
@ArendJoey
will pitch game 1 Thursday and
@Will_H_Carter
will pitch game 3, Saturday morning.
If you can’t tell, OUR PITCHERS SHOVE! Jordan’s only hit given up was in the 7th with 1 out. Absolutely disgusting slider with a cutting FB and showed some touch in the slider. 86 pitches in 7 innings, efficient and effective. We have ARMS for days.
That ball was SMOKED!! Jayden has been one of the more dynamic guys over the summer. He can steal the bag, stretch a double into a triple, can throw runners out from the OF and can play corner outfield or CF. Give this young man a call!