“He gives us a chance. ... He was overlooked in high school, coming to us as a walk-on. I can’t speak enough of how much of a competitor he is.” Shotgun Spratling spotlights LIU Baseball Sunday starter Justin DeCastro and more in his latest notebook ⤵️

Congratulations Matthew Filip I am so proud of you!

What I Wish I Knew at 14.. This will be the first thing I'll teach my kids.

10 Lessons from Coaching Hitters at Every Level - What works, what doesn’t, and how to unlock real plate potential. Coaches: What would you add?

2027-the pace for Tier 1 recruits will be FAST, Tier 2 be PATIENT 2028’s- you don’t matter until the winter…so be smart with your workload 2029’s - you are not a priority for another 18-22 months…just work and develop ALL aspects of your game (bigger, faster, stronger!)

Mike Sirota had quite a day for Rancho. Sirota posted his first 3 hit day and scored a run. Sirota has his average up to .391, OPS 1.027, has back-to-back multi-hit games, and is 5 for his last 8. Beyond those great results, he's just a good hitter. He uses the middle of the

📊 The first multi-homer game of Bayram Hot's career. #GoCards

⬇️ 4 | An INSTANT response from Melo!!!!! 🫡

Are you getting the most out of your batting practice? This clip from the 2025 ABCA Convention shares how to make BP more intentional, competitive, and game-relevant — so your players stay locked in and develop with purpose. 📺 ABCA Members: Watch now at ABCA.org/videos

⬇️ 5 | MELLOOOOO OPPO TACOOOOO!!!! 🌮 📺 flosports.tv/caa

Saturday 5/24 CHSAA Brooklyn -Queens Baseball Playoffs : McClancy Baseball McClancy Athletics at molloyhs_athletics 12noon XAVERIAN BASEBALL Xaverian Athletics 🆚 St. Francis Prep Athletics 2:00PM Game to be played at Msgr. McClancy HS. CHSAA

⬇️ 8 | MELO FOR THE LEEEAAAAADDDDD!!!! HUSKIES COME ALL THE WAY BACK TO LEAD!

⬇️ 1 | MELO PUTS US ON THE BOARD!!!!! 💪

Need a class set of these, or even just a few🤯 the games you could come up with!!

Defense. 1st and 3rd. If the catcher throws through, the first baseman needs to trail the runner, after catcher release (eat up ground) and the pitcher needs to sprint to first base. Early break rundown situation, the first baseman trails the runner and the pitcher sprints to

Years ago, I created one of these for our coaches for both offense and defense. Experienced coaches see the game in patterns.

🧵 I've been at Driveline for almost 3 months and I've learned more about player development than I ever thought possible If you're a college/high school coach wanting to turn your hitters into ANIMALS, this thread is for you 👇

They told us to relax at the SHAPE America TOY retreat in San Diego… so we invented another game! 🤣 #GiveItATry👏👉 #PhysEd

Example of a hitting plan Movements are hyperlinked with example videos on how and why Each program is a template and I edit based on what I think is needed + I fill it out based on needs. Following this page is 2 or 3 more pages with bullet points and focus points

The lessons I learned as a hitting intern Driveline Baseball 🧠🚀⚾️ One of the most transformative experiences of my career and here’s what I learned from the best in the game🔥 MEGA THREAD🧵⬇️ Stay with me on this one it’s long… 1/17