Six Tool Baseball News and Updates

The last thing we want to do is "clone" pitchers by having them do exactly the same thing as everyone else.  Variables which make each pitcher different include height (projected height), arm slot, length of fingers, and hand size to name just a few things.  Velocity is not the only factor.  Location, movement and then Velocity are all important.  The differential between your fastball and change-up is also very important.  By the way, these are the first two pitches a student-athlete should learn.  It's nice to have a 95mph fastball, but if you can't change speed with the same arm motion, hitters will start to time your fastball with success.  The idea of teaching a curve to young players has the potential to damage young arms.  There is a wide variety of pitches that will mimic a curve ball for young pitchers that can be thrown like a fastball.  These pitches, once strong enough, often become a very effective Cutter when the student-athlete reaches his senior year or pitches in College.  ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES should adopt an ACTIVE RECOVERY routine, as well as, REHAB days so they can become better with each outing.

1. Ethan Robinson, 2023, Donelson Christian, 6-5, 193, RHP  (*****)
2. Joseph King, 2022, Ezell Harding, 6-2, 190,  LHP (*****)
3. Miller Green, 2023, Lipscomb Academy, 6-5, 207,  LHP (*****)
4. Christian Lim, 2023, Montgomery Bell, 5-10, 178,  LHP (*****)
5. Jaxon Walker, 2024, Loudon, 5-11, 175, LHP (*****)
6. Dylan Loy, 2023, Pigeon Forge, 6-1, 158, LHP (****)
7. Luke Payne, 2023, Goodpasture, 6-2, 183,  LHP (****)
8. Will Dugan, 2022, Lipscomb Academy, 6-4, 233,  RHP (****)
9. Andrew Behnke, 2022, Donelson Christian, 5-9, 175, LHP (****)
10. Austin Hunley, 2022, Mt. Juliet, 6-3, 178, RHP (****)

1. Andruw Jones, 2022, Wesleyan, 6-3, 180,  OF (*****)
2. Jared Jones, 2022, Marietta, 6-4, 230,  C (*****)
3. Carter Holton, 2022,Benedictine Military, 5-11, 197,  LHP (*****)
4. RJ Austin, 2022, Pace Academy, 5-11, 183,  SS (*****)
5. Dylan Lesko, 2022, Buford, 6-3, 192,  RHP (*****)
6. Antonio Anderson, 2023, Tri-Cities, 6-3, 190  SS/RHP (*****)
7. Termarr Johnson, 2022, Mays, 5-10, 175,  SS (*****)
8. Josh Tate, 2022, Starrs Mill, 5-11, 165,  SS (*****)
9. Cam Collier, 2023, Mt. Paran Christian, 6-2, 208,  3B (*****)
10. Saamy Leis, 2022, Denmark, 6-2, 175,  C (****)
11. Jax Phillips, 2024, East Cobb, 6-3, 182,  3B/RHP (****)
12. Jake Lanke, 2023, Blessed Trinity, 6-1, 182,  RHP (****)
13. Mike Mullinax, 2024, North Cobb Christian, 6-2, 180,  OF (****)

Western New York (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Livingston Counties) has seen an increase in talented Student-Athlete baseball players over the past few years.  This season will be no different.  Potential Division 1 level players include 

1.  Edward Hall, 2022, McQuaid Jesuit, RHP (***)
2.  Michael Salina, 2022, Webster Schroeder, RHP  (**)            
3.  Will Taylor, 2022, McQuaid Jesuit, LHP (**)                     
4.  Carter Clark, 2022, Hilton, 1B, RHP (**)                               
5.  Alex Wootton, 2022, Palmyra Macedon, SS (**)
6.  James Capellupo, 2023, Hilton, RHP, INF (**)
7.  Cooper Romich, 2023, Churchville-Chili, C  (**)
8.  Rob Consaul, 2022, Fairport, RHP (**)
9.  Julian Mendoza, 2022, Fairport, OF (**)
10. Chase Playfair, 2022, Penfield, RHP (**)

We need for our student-athletes to make sure that they are using common sense.  It's important, for your future, to stop and remove all the dumb shit that is being put on Social Media websites.  Everyone in our program is better than that.  It's not just your "friends" looking at your social media posts.  College Coaches, Professional Baseball Clubs, and possible future employers take a look and when they see y'all drinking, smoking, or acting like a dumbass they are likely to make an assumption that we know is inaccurate.  Think about it guys!!!!!

While most parents are trying to do what's best for their child, there are a few things we'd like you to consider.  Playing for multiple teams can be a good idea unless your son is a Pitcher that pitches for more than one team.  If a player is pitching for multiple summer baseball teams the chances for over-pitching and potential arm issues increases greatly.  Parents are also encouraged to place their child in a program that will provide a lot of practice and playing time at multiple positions.  While a season of 18-0 with constant blowout victories is a fun experience, is your child really being challenged enough to develop their skill base.  Constantly losing usually results in a decrease in passion for the game of baseball among participants.  The goal should be to find the highest level of competition that your child will get a lot of playing time to participate in.  A 3-2 loss develops an athletes skill base more than a 15-0 victory.  Also, keep in mind what is more important to your childs baseball journey, to win a little league championship or win a sectional title or go to the college world series.  This is a development verse performance scenario.  In regard to academics, they are even more important for the student-athlete baseball player.  Keep in mind while Division 3 baseball programs cannot offer baseball scholarships, they can offer ACADEMIC scholarships that assist in paying the tuition of a college baseball player.  We require a 3.0 GPA or B average to participate in our programs.  The most important thing to do is ENJOY the journey toward your childs baseball goals.  Have fun along the way, don't simply focus on a final baseball goal.