SP Tyler Kropis -
@GBG_Hawks
16 U
Pitched 4 in - 11k, 2 hits 1 unearned run …. Fastball - 75-77 mph, curve - 65-68 mph …. Also hit a 340 shot (double) to RCF gap …. Big build …. Lefty … class of 2025
#MondayMotivation
Keep this in mind as you start ramping up for your high school season if you haven’t started already. What are you doing to separate yourself from the pack?
The
@GBG_Hawks
were founded in 2004 and quickly rose to the top of the Northeast travel ball scene.
They train at the RBI Baseball Academy in Foxboro, MA which features a full gym,
@rapsodo
,
@HitTraxOfficial
and much more! We are happy to have them in our events year after year
Congratulations from all of us at Firecracker Baseball to our very own, President Mark Cooke on winning the 2018 RI Sports Champion Award! This is just the beginning! Big things coming in 2019
#WellDeserved
#thebestcomehere
#TrophySeason
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The exposure event you have all been waiting for. Fire 55. Invite only based on success at firecracker showcases. Stay tuned for more details…
We are excited to welcome the GBG Northeast Hawks (MA)
@GBG_Hawks
to our 15th Annual 4th of July Showcase Tournament! They are competing with 9 teams in the 13U to 19U Divisions, always good to have their highly competitive teams in our events
#thebestcomehere
#showcasebaseball
Congratulations to the
@GBG_Hawks
on their most recent college commitments!
They continue to prove year in and year out why they’re one of the top travel programs in New England!
#TheBestComeHere
Unfortunately, we have made the tough decision to cancel the rest of the weekend due to rain and fields being flooded. It would be unsafe to continue playing on the fields. We thank everyone for their support and understanding.
#rainsucks
#rainout
#cancelled
Firecracker was excited to visit with
@MWS_Devils
for one of our FREE testing days. Here, coach Paul Everett talks about his program and the benefits of being part of the Devils. Stay tuned this week for results and testimonials from the testing day!
The
@MWS_Devils
are doing it right, and colleges are starting to take notice
The coaching staff there are doing a great job preparing players for the next level, using technology like
@HitTraxOfficial
,
@rapsodo
& more
Who’s next for their Wall of Fame? The future looks bright!
Congratulations to
@NHProspectsBC
2022 OF Max Lukeman on winning our first
@DoveTailBats
giveaway!
Max was on the Prospects team that won our All American Lighthouse Classic 15U Championship last year! Thank you to everyone that entered and look out for the next one soon👀
We had a recent testing day with the MWS Devils at their facility. We sat down with Joey Magnani afterwards to get his thoughts on his program and how their program has developed overtime. Big thank you to Joey for taking the time.
@MWS_Devils
#baseball
#travelbaseball
Congratulations to Gavin Greger (2022) of the CT Rivals on his commitment to the University of Connecticut. Gavin recently threw a complete game in a championship victory for the Rivals at the
#AllAmericanLighthouseClassic
#TheBestComeHere
⚾
#Uncommitted
Spotlight⚾
@MWS_Devils
2023 C/RHP Peter Ward (
@nashobaad
)
6'0" 180 lb very athletic frame; already filling out. His swing is on plane and smooth; quiet and controlled load. The ball really jumps off his bat and reaches EV's of 100+. Legit 2023 prospect to watch
Congratulations to RI Prospects pitcher Ben Sears on his commitment yesterday to
@uhcougarbb
following a complete game 2 hit shutout of the Southern Maine River Rats. Well deserved for this young man
#TheBestComeHere
#BattleAtTheBorders
🚨Commitment Alert🚨
Congratulations to Brooklyn Bonnies ‘21 MIF Danny Infante on his commitment to Cloud County Community College in Kansas!
@CCCCNews
@CCCCsports
WE DO IT ALL 💪🏻
Recently we outfitted
@GBG_Hawks
Facility “RBI Baseball” located in Mansfield, MA. These are the results!
Reach out to us today for ANYTHING ⚾️ facility equipment!
#TheBestComeHere
🎓Monday Alumni Series 🎓
RHP Eddie Fitzpatrick (
@Ohio_Baseball
‘16) also competed in our 1st
#4thOfJulyClassic
and went on to play 2 years at
@BrownU_Baseball
before pitching his SR year at Ohio.
He now works with the pitchers for one of our longtime programs the
@GBG_Hawks
!
⚾
#Uncommitted
Spotlight⚾
@603Bandits
2021 2B/OF
@rydog_1717
(Champlain Valley Union, VT)
5'9" 170 lb exceptional athlete with tons of quick twitch athleticism. Could play a lot of positions but looks like a CF with the speed. Smooth looking swing with + power.
@FlatgroundBats
We sit down with
@GoNUbaseball
's Kevin Cobb for a Plate Meeting at the beautiful Friedman Diamond to learn more about the program and talk baseball ⚾ from the Huskies' perspective!
Check out the interview here:
#TheBestComeHere
#HowlinHuskies
‘23 RHP Matt Festa is someone to look out for at Duxbury High School (MA). He’s 82-84 T86 right now for the Boston Prospects w/ 3 K’s so far.
#LaborDayClassic
@FlatgroundApp
Congrats to our Columbus Day Bash Champions
@TeamCTBaseball
!
Congrats to Zach Crevier the MVP of the 17/18U division!
Special thanks to
@603Bandits
the runner ups of the division!
The 2019
@LittleEastConf
Champions
@beaconsbaseball
just committed to our 5 summer events! This squad went 37-14 in 2019, making some noise in the DIII World Series when they beat the eventual champions Chapman University
Our Tuesday series “2018 Teams Committed” continues..we would like to welcome back
@TeamMizunoUSA
from Plymouth, Massachusetts. They are returning for their 5th year for the 17U Division, represented as the defending champions of the 4th of July Showcase
#firecrackerbaseball
⚾
#Uncommitted
Spotlight⚾
@OPSIncSports
2021 UTIL Justin McCarthy (North Kingstown HS, RI)
Multi sport athlete. High level defender that can play different positions. Line drive approach at the plate with the ability to wreak havoc on the basepaths.
@FlatgroundBats