Josh Nashed
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College Baseball Advisor • Former D1 Recruiting Coordinator/Pitching Coach • MLB Draft Pick • M.S. Sports Management • Husband & Girl Dad
SF Bay Area, CA
Joined December 2017
The day that I got my name called in the MLB Draft was one of the coolest moments of my life. It was the same feeling that I experienced when I was offered a scholarship to play for my hometown D1 program. Feelings of accomplishment, relief, & additional motivation to become an
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The Division 1 baseball recruiting period ended yesterday. There will not be D1 coaches at any of your games, showcases, practices, etc. until March 1st of next year. The only exception is if you attend a camp at an individual school. Now is the time to get after it on the.
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Perspective is everything. In 2014 I was an uncommitted senior with minimal D1 interest. Dave Nakama (head coach at San Jose State at the time) came out to watch me play. I went 0-fer and played a sloppy 3B. My worst game of the season, and I knew that any opportunity at.
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This one is a must read. I hope the takeaway is, at minimum, eye opening. To any player/parent trying to navigate the recruiting process right now - here is some perspective for you. I came across this video recently on Twitter - It’s a video of Juan Soto when he was 16 years
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Players & parents. if you need a reality check on the current recruiting landscape in college baseball, here it is. Hint: it isn't getting any easier. Impending D1 baseball roster changes will cut the current 40-man spring roster down to a 34-man yearly roster with no.
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As word seems to be getting out, I figure it’s a good time to give an update. Last Thanksgiving Paris noticed a lump on my neck. I ended up getting it checked out and the tests and imaging came back suspicious. In February, I had half of my Thyroid and a 2.5cm cancerous
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I’m going to be a girl dad! . Paris and I are extremely excited to be bringing a daughter into the world! I am blessed to be married to my best friend and the best future mom there is. Juliet Nashed, see you in August 2022! We can’t wait to meet you.
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Here’s the deal. I have no skin in the game on this topic, and no reason to be biased in any direction. I’m just going to call it exactly how I have seen it based on my last 10 years in & around Division 1 baseball. If you can get outs at a high level, you will pitch in.
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Here’s a story for you… . 1,766 days (5 years) since his last pitch thrown in a college baseball game…. Riley Lamb goes 2.2 innings with 3 K’s yesterday and got the “W” for the Gaels. Welcome back, Riley. @bigdonkey47 @KendallRogers @Mike_Rooney @d1baseball
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Something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently regarding social media. *Disclaimer* This is just my opinion.
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For anyone who hasn't already taken note on this. check out these D1 baseball stat trends. Notice anything?. (2020 left out due to shortened COVID season). Division 1 Teams with a sub 4.00 Team ERA:.2018: 66.2019: 45.2021: 38.---.2022: 14.2023: 6.2024: 7 (still in.
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🚨 Career Update 🚨. This week, I will officially be launching Nashed Advising & Development!. I am fired up to work directly with players and families to educate, navigate and dominate the college baseball recruiting process. If you’re a high school player, JC bandit, or 4-year.
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Guy shoves it for 7 innings against the #4 ranked team in the country, gets a routine fly ball for the last out to secure an upset win, and instead of pounding his chest he is looking to fill a gap on the field by rotating up to backup second base. This is what greatness looks.
Saint Mary's notches a huge upset win as it takes down Florida 9-7. Brian Duroff went 3-5 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs, Nathan Chong went 2-3 with a HR and 2 RBIs, and Coleman Schmidt went 2-5 with a HR. Connor Linchey was outstanding in relief, allowing 3 ER on 5 hits across 7 IP.
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Sometimes it’s the bottom of the 9th inning in a Saturday intrasquad and you get to cleat up and get after hitters. It is confirmed that my dad bod can still produce a 91 mph fastball. And yes, also confirmed that my body is absolutely wearing it. #RedSquad.#MakePitches
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One thing that never gets old for me when we host prospect camp is seeing players that have zero prior relationship picking each other up and rooting each other on. Just genuinely good dudes that love playing the game and are great teammates. Selflessness is refreshing!.
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Juliet Nashed joined us yesterday morning after a long couple of days. Mom did great and Juliet is perfect! Our little girl is beautiful and alert.
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The last 4 years of my life have been special. During my time @ SMC, I married my best friend, became a father to the most perfect daughter there is, bought a house, removed a cancerous tumor from my neck, and had the pleasure of working with a group of incredible players and.
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Really cool day yesterday. My first former player to make his big league debut. Ky Bush's story is a phenomenal one. - FR year: 12.69 ERA in the Pac-12.- SO year: Undrafted out of Juco.- JR year: 2nd rd pick out of Saint Mary's. Ky is as detailed as they come. Routine
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College freshmen. You will be uncomfortable. You will be surrounded by players that are better than you. You will be 3-4 years of development and experience behind the seniors on the team. You will have a physical workload and time management balance that is nothing like.
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Came across this photo yesterday. 7 years ago I got a chance to play for the best coach, mentor, and friend there is. Tom Kunis is the definition of a competitor. Committed to greatness, accountable, works harder than anybody and absolutely hates losing.
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Seeing a lot of posts recently bashing uncommitted JC and portal players for not taking offers at schools where they are wanted. Many comments hinting that social media has ruined players and created an ego-driven recruiting landscape. And that players have unrealistic.
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Portal/JC guys…. We’re getting to crunch time here now that the draft is over. It’s mid July. Coaches are finalizing rosters, if they haven’t done so already. Its about time to shift from “I’m waiting to see if ___ school is going to offer” mode into “go where you’re.
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When your mom has a cleaner arm action than most of the guys on your staff… . #GoodGenes.#Efficient
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September 6th, 2021. My best friend is now my wife! I love my life with you and I can’t wait to start this new journey as your husband. Here’s to forever with you; the most beautiful, thoughtful, supportive, and loving woman I could’ve ever asked for. I love you Paris Nashed.
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Saint Mary’s is a special place to be. Extremely excited for this opportunity to continue to work alongside an incredible group of players and coaches that push each other to be elite. #GaelsRise.
Josh Nashed has been named our pitching coach for the 2021 season. Saint Mary's ranked near the top of the NCAA in ERA, BB/9, and WHIP. Nashed was the Director of Player Development during the 2020 season. #GaelsRise. Full Release ⬇️.
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SMC Baseball “Welcome BBQ” yesterday with my ladies. Excited for my 4th season with the Gaels! . This is a balanced group with experienced leadership and some very talented new faces. Time to get to work!!. #GaelsRise
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I don’t know how I pulled this off. Paris, you are the most supportive, genuine, hard working, loving, beautiful girl there is and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. You’re far more than I deserve and I love you more than I will ever be able to express. (1/2)
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Baseball is in an era of change. - Data/Metrics.- Regulation (pitch clock, etc.).- On-field emotion. But even in an era of change, one thing holds true: . Tough, competitive & accountable players will find a way to separate from the pack and win. This is true in any industry.
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Congrats to Connor Hennings on his commitment to @UIBaseball! The Hawkeyes are getting an impact player and person. #JCBandit . @hennings_connor
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Here's some basic, logical advice to all players looking to get recruited. Do with this what you may. Every coach has his/her own standards, expectations, and belief systems on how players should operate within their program. - Some coaches feel strongly about bat flipping,.
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💥Athletes: much has changed in the past 2 months. but plenty of things won’t change. Someone will still be fighting to take your spot. Someone will be taking the field to BEAT you. Don’t let circumstance define your work ethic. Find a way to get better and stay sharp!💥.
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🐐!!. This is awesome for our players. Coach Ralston has done it all…. All American D1 playing career ✔️.6th Round Draft Pick ✔️.Minor League Manager ✔️.Junior College Head Coach ✔️.Division 2 Head Coach ✔️.Division 1 Assistant Coach ✔️.Most energetic guy on the field ✔️.
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Ahhh the sweet smell of a January rain. a sign that baseball season is right around the corner.
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Congrats to @LukeOyler7 on his commitment to @SacStBaseball! Big time player that is going to make an impact for his hometown team.
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Happy 1st birthday to the most perfect daughter there is! Being a dad is the best thing ever. Not long until she’s going to have a plastic bat in her hands 😎
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Congrats to Ollie Obenour who is headed to Washington State University! The Cougars are getting a dude at a premium position. @OllieObenour .@wsucougarbsb .@LeighAthletics .@ZootsBaseball
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Beautiful Saturday morning in Moraga! Gaels ready to get after it. 28 days away! . #GaelsRise #MoragaMade
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One of the worst things you can do as an uncommitted player, or parent of one, is to play “coach” and over-analyze why other players are committed but you’re not. “Johnny is committed to ___ school, but he hit .250 last season and I hit .340”. Here are six reasons why this.
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People are acting like guys getting cut at the end of the fall is a new thing. Saying that players and parents got “bad information” or that they should’ve “gone where they were wanted”. Players have been getting cut from college programs forever. Now there’s just a tweet.
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Good v. Elite:. Good athletes and leaders are able to execute plans and work hard when asked to do so. Elite athletes and leaders take ownership of their own development and drive others around them to be better. Elite results stem from elite actions and preparation.
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Rocco Muccilli - @MuccilliRocco. 2024 MIF/OF from powerhouse Valley Christian HS in San Jose, CA. Gritty player, soft handed defender with physical presence in the box and the ability to drive the ball the other way. Rocco is an athlete that can play multiple positions on the
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Congrats to Hudson Flora on his commitment to UC Santa Barbara! The Gauchos are getting a huge piece in the '26 class behind the dish. Fired up for Huddy and the Flora family!. @HuddyFlo .@NorCalU1 .@falcon_hardball
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Just some perspective for players and parents. I often hear statistical comparisons between high school players. Typically something like, "How is Johnny committed to ___ school? He's hitting .280 and my son is hitting .360!" . I get the logical thought process here, but.
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This is a special one for me. Kam was the first player I ever recruited as a college coach. There was something about him even as a 14-15 year old…. dedicated to his craft and wanted the ball in his hand. He was an easy gamble. The Rangers got a good one. Congrats big.
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Two of the best arms in baseball getting after it tonight. and both former Gaels. #GaelsRise.
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We are more productive as players and coaches when we find the balance between competition and growth. As a high level player, it can be easy to neglect weaknesses and areas of improvement when you are in compete/showcase mode year-round.
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Brand new Gaels Sports Performance center 🔥💪🏼🏋🏽 Time for our guys to get after it!! #MoragaMade.
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Congrats to Thomas Young on his commitment to San Diego State University! The Aztecs are getting a highly athletic two-way talent from Nevada. #committed #GoAztecs. @Thomas_Young24
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Nolan Randol - @nolan_randol . ’24 OF/Utility from Bellarmine HS (San Jose, CA). Physical frame at 6’1”, 195lb that can run. Big time leader and high baseball IQ guy that plays the game the right way. GPA - 3.75 UW/3.92 Weighted. Verified 60-yard dashes from PBR events over the
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Hudson Flora - @HuddyFlo. 2026 Catcher @ Foothill High School in Pleasanton, CA. 6'2", 170 lbs. Will be one of the top defensive catchers in the country when all is said and done. Huddy has a rifle of an arm behind the dish… Sub 2.0 in-game pop times and the arm is only going
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Tyler Gebb is headed to Long Beach State! The Dirtbags are getting an experienced big time competitor. Congrats to the Gebb family. @Tyler_Gebb14
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Going to miss having these three dudes around the field everyday. Elite workers, great teammates, and extremely talented arms that know how to COMPETE. I’ve learned a ton from these guys and can’t wait to watch them dominate hitters for a long time!. #MoragaMade #Seniors
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Tommy Curran - @tommycurran13_. 2024 LHP from De La Salle High School in Concord, CA. 6'2" 185 lb frame with plenty of physical upside to dream on. Strike pounder with 3 pitches for a strike. Ball jumps out of hand with a sneaky ride/run profile on the FB. Up to 86 w/
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Over the last year, college coaches have joked to each other about the transfer portal, NIL changes, and how LSU would be in a position to win the National Championship. If you haven’t been paying attention… much of college baseball has changed. And will continue to change.
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The reality of the current recruiting landscape is that even though there are changes coming that will have massive implications on the way that Division 1 baseball coaches operate. most coaches are still in the dark on exactly what is going to happen, and how it is going to.
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Fun Fact: I am Egyptian. Really excited to work with Because Baseball, a nonprofit organization who has introduced the first ever organized baseball leagues in Egypt.
We are pleased to introduce Coach Josh Nashed. Josh - whose grandfather was born in Egypt - played for the @indians organization and is currently a coach at @stmarysca. Over the next several weeks, Josh’s video series will help kids #PlayAtHome during these uncertain times.
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Taking care of business on and off the field!.
Gaels turned out another good semester in the classroom! 32 student-athletes over 3.0gpa, 6 with a 4.0gpa!. ✏️📖 | ⚾️. #GaelsRise #MoragaMade #SMCBaseball #d1baseball #StudentAthlete #WCC
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College recruiters or pro scouts in attendance at your game? . Go out and play your game, not the version of your game that you think they want to see. You can’t fake the funk. Whatever it is you do well as a player, just go out and do that at a high level.
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Landon Comerford - @landoncomerford . 2025 LHH MIF @ Foothill High School (Pleasanton, CA). 3.71 GPA. Smooth swinging left handed bat that is poised for a breakout junior season.
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Sean Blandino is headed to UC Riverside! Sean is a college baseball veteran, grad-transferring to UCR after 5 years at Cal Lutheran (D3). Fired up for this opportunity for Sean.
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Peer-accountability is often the toughest leadership trait to execute within a team/organizational setting. Here are some reasons why players tend to shy away from holding each other accountable:.
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This is my periodic reminder to players and parents that every player has a different recruiting process & development timeline. Comparing yourself to your peers for pretty much any reason other than to figure out how to outwork, outcompete, and outplay them is doing yourself a.
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The best pitcher in the National League. @Burnes16 becomes the FIRST GAEL EVER to win the Cy Young Award!!! He’s also the first @Brewers pitcher to win the award since 1982!. #GaelsRise #MoragaMade
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The Gaels are playing a baseball game tomorrow. #WorthTheWait #GaelsRise.
The 2021 season begins tomorrow at 2:00 pm against Utah Valley! We got you covered with the full series preview ⬇️ #GaelsRise.
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Congrats to Logan Mock on his commitment to Nicholls State! A proven producer, winner, & leader. The Colonels are getting a dude!. @Loganmock9.@Nicholls_BSB
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If you're a high school player hoping to play at the next level, go watch college baseball games. Find your local college programs (every level) and line up some games to attend. Or, flip on ESPN+ and watch the D1 games that are live streamed. Keep an eye on the quality of.
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Congrats to Nico Azpilcueta on his commitment to Stony Brook University! The Seawolves are bringing a physical NorCal JC 1st Team All-American to Long Island. Fired up for the Azpilcueta family. @NicoAzpilcueta .@OhloneBaseball .@StonyBrookBASE
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Feel pretty strongly about this one. got a chance to see @OllieObenour again yesterday. He is an elite defender. Will play SS at a very high level. He has everything you want. actions, arm, intangibles, skill set, it's all there. Plays with a humble swagger that you can't
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I’ve heard plenty of former players say something along the lines of: . “Coach ___ was tough to play for but I’m a better man today because of how he challenged me”. I have never once heard a former player say:. “I’m a better man today because Coach ___ created a comfortable.
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The argument on the importance of Velo v. Command that has taken oven social media and created this "new school v. old school" divide is amusing. Can you succeed without one or the other? Sure. But why would you want to? Develop both!.
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Big time California JC bat still looking for a home!. Connor Hennings, OF from College of San Mateo. Led a very good CSM team in hitting this Spring. Physical frame. 6’3 215, and he can really move. Made 0 errors this season defensively for the Dawgs. 3.86 GPA, has his AA.
Homer #1 against Chabot, and a couple of doubles from earlier in the season. Here are my stats for the first half of the season:. AB: 64.SLG: .547.BA: .344.2B: 8.RBI: 18.SB: 7. Phone #: 408-767-3317.Email: conhennings@aol.com. @csmbaseball
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Congrats to David Thomas on his commitment to San Jose State University! Fired up for this new opportunity for the big man. #SpartanUp. @davvidThomas .@SanJoseStateBSB
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One thing I will never understand - grown adults sending out public posts on social media berating college and professional athletes because of on-field production. Particularly in baseball, a failure sport that is very much riddled with slumps and failure. I'm not talking.
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2025 LHH INF Landon Comerford - @landoncomerford .is off to a blistering Spring. 581 AVG/ 1.415 OPS for Foothill HS (Pleasanton, CA) with 18 knocks and only 1 strikeout in 31 AB! The dude can swing it.
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Just went nuts watching on my computer. what a moment. So proud of this guy. Best teammate/friend you could ask for and he absolutely rakes. Let’s go Timbo!!!
SHANE TIMMONS GRAND SLAM!! SAN JOSE STATE'S NEW ALL-TIME HOME RUNS RECORD HOLDER WITH 26! . One of the best to ever wear the blue and gold! . Spartans 4 | Falcons 0. #spartanup | @shanemtimmons
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Disclaimer: I LOVE velo!! I love physical growth, I love data based training, and I love guys that throw hard. HOWEVER, velocity is useless without the ability to command the zone. Remember this during your training. If you are only training to maximize force output (1/2).
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William Myers - @william_a_myers . 2025 LHH INF/U/RHP from Campolindo HS in Moraga, CA. Solid 6’0”, 180lb frame, William has put on 15 pounds since last Spring making some big physical strides. Projects at a corner infield spot w/ ability to plug elsewhere. Also pounds the zone
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The people that you surround yourself with have a direct impact on your productivity and success. Make it your mission to find:. - Teammates & friends that are driven, will hold you accountable and push you in the right direction. - Coaches & mentors that will be truthful &.
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Steal of the century…. Absolute animal and elite competitor. Fired up for you big Mike!! @michael_hobbs10.
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Tommy Curran, 6’2” 2024 LHP @ powerhouse De La Salle HS is putting up a monster senior season. The kid can PITCH. Up to 87 with 3 pitches for strikes & plenty of upside. Legitimate strike pounder performing in a very strong league. Tommy has shoved this postseason in some
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Congrats to William Myers on his commitment to Occidental College! Fired up for the Myers family on this one. The Tigers are getting a really strong piece in the 2025 class. @william_a_myers .@zootsbaseball
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With Baseball being newly introduced in Egypt, baseball equipment is essentially non-existent. We created this how-to video so that aspiring Egyptian baseball players could creatively adapt and make their own balls to play with 🇪🇬.
Today Coach Josh Nashed shows us the how to make a baseball with everyday household items like aluminum foil, socks, and tape! So grab a parent, a few supplies and follow the video instructions. It's a quick, simple project and a lot of fun.
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Dominic Poole - @dominicjpoole . ’24 C/Utility @ Leland High School (San Jose, CA). Athletic catcher that can play multiple positions, above avg. runner that is continuing to develop strength. 5’11”, 165 lb frame. Intangibles that show up on the field. 3.46 GPA. Metrics from
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It’s go time. Gaels are ready to get after it!!.
SOURCES: @WCCsports administrators have reaffirmed status quo from a scheduling standpoint this spring. The #WCC will continue with three-game series in league play, and will leave non-conference games totally up to each school’s discretion. Terrific news.
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Colin Trizuto - @colintrizuto . 6’3” 180lb Sophomore RHP @ West Valley College (Saratoga, CA). Big time strike thrower who has made a velo jump this fall after putting on 25 lbs in the last year. 87-89 w/ ride! and an athletic frame w/ more in the tank. 7 walks in 45.2 IP last
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Big league smile and big league flow. Congrats Los! @CarlosLomeli24.
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Lance Takamura - @Lance_Takamura . 2025 C/UTIL at Leigh HS in San Jose, CA. Spark plug type player. very athletic behind the dish with a strong arm. I have gotten multiple sub 2.0 pop times in person. Agile mover with well above avg. feel behind the plate. Very strong
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Jordan "JJ" Kinnaird - '25 CF/RHP at Heritage HS in Brentwood, CA. Played scout ball this fall w/ Padres team in NorCal. Two-way upside at the next level. Defensive CF with instincts and plenty of arm. 6'1" 155lb frame. 6.7/6.8s 60yd, also up to 88 on the mound with a lot
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