In American Legion, we played almost every day, practiced on off days, and had only 2 true off days a month. Then played for a real tournament worth something (districts, states, regionals, nationals).
Now you try and practice and it’s like pulling teach.
Youth ball is broken.
I am thrilled to announce the next step in my professional career. I will be the next Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Cuyahoga Heights High School. I look forward to adding to the already great tradition/culture of this program, school, and community! Go Skins!
@CuyhtsAD
It’s with a very heavy heart to inform the Northeast Ohio baseball community that Mark “Coach X” Echstenkamper has passed away after about a year and a half battle with brain cancer.
Coach X was a longtime teacher and coach at Independence.
The Cleveland area needs an all-turf baseball field complex like Grand Park in Indiana or Lake Point in Georgia. Put lights on it, and teams can rent it out at a fair cost for practices and games. Local high school and college baseball players all benefit in the spring!
“First of all, I cannot tell anybody or teach anybody anything if I’m not implementing it myself.” - Jen Gottlieb about why it’s so important for her to be disciplined as an example.
From The Burn podcast
@ContinuedFight
My brother, Jared, fulfilled his biggest life goal and dream.
Almost a month before his 30th birthday, Jared was sworn into Valley View Fire Department as a full-time firefighter. He’s been working for this since he was 16.
Dreams aren’t restricted to time, stay the course!!
Independence Drug Mart’s parking lot has to be top 3 most poorly constructed parking lot in the world.
If we factor in the large amount of elderly drivers that frequent there, then it’s clearly
#1
Got to celebrate my 28th birthday with the Resurrection of Jesus, Guards/Tribe baseball, and my family. Shout out and much love to everyone who wished me a happy birthday!
Here’s some dope pictures by
@Kevin_Wilker4
. Dude is THE best!
Our initial prayers have been answered. The amount of people that reached out to Kait and I was just incredible. We are truly grateful to keep such amazing people close to our hearts.
We have to take it day by day. We are hopeful that one day again we’ll see Brew
#WagThatTail
🙏🏻
Year 7 of HS spring ball, this one hits different…
I’ll be experiencing 2 special “firsts” in my career:
- 3 consecutive seasons in the same program
@SEHS_BASEBALL
🦅
- putting on my head coach hat for the first time since 19-20 as our program’s JV Head Coach
💚GRATEFUL💛
Exciting news on a Friday morning:
After roughly 5.5 years since graduating with $80k+ of student loan debt, I’m extremely proud to announce that I am officially DEBT FREE!
I did nothing special. All it took was discipline, a shift in priorities, education, and support.
If you can’t see past performances, wins, and losses, then this post won’t mean much to you and honestly not sure why you even follow me.
It’s always more than a game
#WreakHavoc
#ForLife
@ReleaseBaseball
We played baseball today, on St. Patrick’s Day, in NE Ohio, with 60 degree weather and the sun shining.
If that isn’t livin’ the dream, then I really don’t know what is!
I emailed every D2/D3 in Ohio and some in surrounding states right after the conclusion of my junior spring season. I would’ve 100% used Twitter to my advantage in 2011 if it was the same dynamic as it is now. Best advice I got:
“Keep knocking on doors. Someone will answer.”
Self promotion is sickening. Players and parents. I don’t know of one player who has received a scholarship offer from a tweet. Tagging schools and coaches is even more sickening. I am a true believer that in 2021 if you can play, they’ll find you. Period.
My guys spent last night at hooters and tonight at top golf. When I played summer ball all we had was squeezing 12 guys in one hotel room and making prank phone calls. Times change quickly
Held the door open for Donovan Mitchell when he was at St. Ed’s today, just by chance. I said, “Welcome to Cleveland, it’s a great place to be.” He responded, “Appreciate it bro.”
I’m totally not fanboying AT ALL right now… 😬😬😬
199.8 this morning. Never in my life did I think I would see a “1” as the first number on a scale again.
This is the exact weight I weighed in at the first double session of football in the fall of 2009.
January 2020 243.2 ➡️ March 2021 199.8
Lunge streak: 363
@corygfitness
Awesome morning getting to spend time watching
@lakeeriebase
compete in live ABs. Great team culture within hitters vs pitchers that I LOVE to see! Thanks for having me and best of luck this year
@mike__eversole
@HutchStorm18
Ohio high school baseball officially started today! BEST OF LUCK!
After these next few days, coaches will be slotting players into their programs based on:
1) What’s best for the whole program right now
2) What’s best for the development of each individual player
Thoughts ⤵️
I’ve spent so much time in the last week looking at all of the
#STdrills
... if you’re a player or baseball coach, do yourself a favor and learn and grow on Twitter from that hashtag
The dudes sent me off into wedding weekend playing their best baseball yet, and the
@H24Longhorns
family sent me off with these awesome gifts!
STAY 🤘- Y
Thank you all! I love you guys. See you all in a couple weeks!
It’s an emotional day for Kaitlyn and I. A year ago, Brewer came home from the ER half-paralyzed, no control over his bladder/💩, and no indication of how he’d recover.
Today: HE THRIVES. He might never be 100% again, but he thinks he is. That’s all that matters.
100% GOOD BOY
1000 DAYS
400-800m lunges for 1000 straight days or
#LungeAndLearn
. YOU KIDDIN’ ME?!
I feel like I could earn a doctorate with all the learning I’ve consumed and knowledge I’ve gained while lunging.
WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED 👀
#75Hard
Day 46/75
@corygfitness
👊🏻💪🏻🔥
Today, I had the opportunity to coach college baseball against my best friend.
Not just a best friend, though. Today never happens without
@Dougie0045
being a mentor, a role model, a shoulder to learn on, and a true brother.
Thanks for LIVIN’ THE DREAM with me
Kait does, and accomplishes, so many different things that make her such a special human. Today, she checked off another goal ☑️
It’s been real Pittsburgh, you helped shape us. But selfishly, I need my Cleveland woman back home.
2.5 years later ➡️ Dr. Kaitlyn Rayl, DPT❤️
High School Players:
Save your money and use that amazing device in your pocket.
Get video of mound/cage sessions. Get game video. Input a slide that shows all stats/data.
YOU email it to EVERY school. Ask high school/summer coach to help with Retweeting and emails.
Our freshman class moved in yesterday.
How we initially identified each player:
(3) via Twitter
(3) via HS Coaches
(2) via Travel Coaches
(2) via Private Instructors
(2) via Email (from Player)
(2) via PBR
(1) via IWU Prospect Camp
(1) via Email (from Recruiting Advisor)
Credit to
@CoachStahlberg
along with the staff that resurrected this program from nothing
@BryGuy17
@Medinabaseball
& COACH TIM, I’m just beyond grateful to be apart of this experience.
BUT even more credit to:
THESE PLAYERS! DUDES! We push them, and they always answer the call
Redskins get knocked out of the tournament. Thank you seniors, thank you senior parents. Thanks for welcoming me with open arms. Thank you to the best coaching staff. I am nothing without you three by my side. The sun will come up tomorrow
#FindAWay
January starting weight: 242.2
January ending weight: 233
Miles Lunged: 6.5 (26 day streak)
All weight room numbers have increased and hitting PR’s almost weekly.
Scary to think that all this has happened without lunging 800m daily yet.
#HYPEISREAL
@corygfitness
How about Jack Florig this weekend?! The future
@AdrianBaseball
pitcher goes CG, 2H, 1R, and 6K on his future mound last Friday.
Then, in our semi-final game on Sunday, he comes in relief while tied, goes 2IP, 1H, 4K, and earns the W after a team walk-off in the last inning!
CHAMPIONSHIP
#2
OF THE SUMMER🏆🏆
18u-Solomon goes undefeated on the weekend to win the Perfect Game Nashville World Series!
MVP Pitcher: Ronnie Schultz
Tournament MVP: Luke Roggenburk
#WreakHavoc
Congratulations to Coach Solomon,
@CoachSully20
on his first career win! ⚾️🎉
The Redskins defeated Normandy today, 5-4.
Back at home tomorrow vs Trinity at Bacci Park.
#CuyHtsAthletics
“I don’t want to play D3 because there aren’t any athletic scholarships. That must mean it isn’t good.” Go watch
@WoosterBaseball
play a game and see if you stick to that ignorant statement
Wooster Baseball is ranked No. 1 in the Collegiate Baseball Preseason National Rankings! Wabash (No. 25) and Denison (No. 36) also represent the NCAC in the poll!
#NCACPride
🔗
Brewer Update Tweet!
Still confirmed: very good and HANDSOME boy.
Brewer still can’t use his lower-half, but he 100% feels all touch and butt scratches. He feels the urge to use the bathroom, but can’t hold it back or push it out. However, in 2 weeks, he has made HUGE leaps!
Don’t forget the main purpose of this weekend! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Grandpa Solomon = 🐐
A mine blew up under his tank during WWII. Doctor told him he’d be lucky to have any kids due to the state of his “manhood” after the accident. My dad is the youngest of SEVEN!
#BuiltDifferent
Livin’ the dream!
That new scoreboard tho 👀
Rumor has it we are getting a life-sized triceratops on top of it that breathes fire after every run we score 🔥🔥
PLAYOFF BASEBALL RETURNS TO CLEVELAND!
Cleveland fans have to take it all in and appreciate what Francona and company have done to give this organization, and city, a chance in the postseason almost yearly.
I will cry like a baby if we can do it.. zero shame admitting that!
Last week we have no umpires and played the game with the field manager calling the game.
Today we all drive 1hr+ for a midweek game just for the other team to not show up. But the field is lined and umps are here.
Leadership of organizations just has to be better. Unreal.
Another day at the office. Might have to move my classroom in here. If it wasn’t for Brewer at home, I’d probably just put my mattress in here and never leave 🤷🏻♂️
In Game 1 of the 2020
@ReleaseBaseball
World Series,
@Kadeswish
set the tone for the series with a 1st inning 3-run 💣!
The
@BWUBaseball
commit currently holds a 1.063 OPS with 2 💣’s this summer. He also plays a helluva field at both corners and catcher. Oh and he pitches too!
No field access? Basketball tryouts going on? No problemo. One of our infield groups getting after it this morning after completing their daily short-hop and rolls work. Throwers mixing speeds and spots on the walls to keep infielders on their toes!
@SEHS_BASEBALL
@stedwardpbp
Unfortunately, many coaches sell players and families on “well you won’t play in college unless you play for me/my organization”. Absolute BS. If you’re good, you’ll be found.
If your coach is a good dude, you’ll definitely be found. The coaches selling that snake oil are the…
Not a dry eye here when we did the Stand Up To Cancer and they showed Carlos Carrasco with his teammates. All of their signs said they stand for Cookie. His sign: “I STAND”
To my Aunt Janet who I share these season tickets with, and to Coach X, I STAND UP TO CANCER
Conducted orientation this week for our St. Edward hitters on what culture we want while getting after it in the Baseball Lab. Monday was a classroom session, and today was demonstration day.
SUPER EXCITED to see this culture deepen and progress happen.
I. Love. My. Dudes.
Let’s reiterate recruiting tips, especially w/ the new NCAA D1 roster rules:
1) If you’re a HS Jr and haven’t been contacted by a D1 school, it’s about 99% certain you’re not a D1 player yet
2) Quit tagging college coaches in your Tweets, unless they specifically asked you to
Cleveland Senior Boys defeat
@whitesox
Ace 3-2 in the 8th inning. The boys went 4-0 to win their pool and a berth in the Championship Game tomorrow and the 2019 RBI World Series.
#UnfinishedBusiness
Shout out to the
@Indians
for a great coaching clinic these past two days. The amount of knowledge and information presented was extraordinary, all while being conveyed in the simplest way for us coaches to understand. Go Tribe!
JV
@SEHS_BASEBALL
earn their first win of the year 5-0 behind a heckuva pitching performance by
@jlaux07
and VERY clean defense behind him. Just an all-around great game played from top to bottom. QABs and timely hits from beginning to end.
I love these guys and this team!🦅
ICYMI: Senior INF/P Ryan Rose (aka Rosey aka SUNSHINE) committed to University of Mount Union to continue his academic and baseball career.
Rosey was the highest infield vote-getter last season earning him 1st Team All CVC.
Also, thanks for the selfie dude:
#FindAWay
LEADERBOARDS! The top average (MPH) exit velocities, along with the biggest improvements in average exit velocity and average bat speed from the St. Edward baseball candidates who chose to volunteer in our offseason hitting program
#JustGettingStarted
@SEHS_BASEBALL
@smcilwee6
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Missing my dude and biggest support a little more than normal lately. Maybe it’s because his first heaven birthday just passed. Maybe it’s because with the season approaching I know he’d be more excited than I am and asking questions 24/7. Regardless, thinking of you Pop
For the first time this season, our JV
@SEHS_BASEBALL
Eagles own a winning record at 8-7! Winners of 3 in a row, thanks to the offense ERUPTING for 34 total runs scored and great pitching performances over that stretch 🔥
Nothing but love with this group!!! ⚾️🤙🏻🦅
Time to get rid of Slider too. Nothing against him, but if this is a total rebranding he’s gotta go.
Give me a jacked, Greek God-looking Guardian walking around Progressive Field
“Free baseball” does not mean a lack of quality in coaching and teammates. Quit buying what local “baseball gurus” are selling. Come take this opportunity to learn the game the right way, play with all cultures and backgrounds, and be the only team to actually represent CLEVELAND
#75Hard
Day 75
My first round of 75 Hard started in November of 2020 because physically I was disgusted being 243 pounds.
My 2022 word was “Control.” Honestly, I rate myself about a C- in living this word throughout the year. Round 2 this time was all about regaining control 🧵