Chicago Select Baseball

Gunner Patera 13u Understands the coil well. Smooth swing with a lot early forward movement that he's working on. Yet when he lands with the front foot there is limited head movement from landed position. He uses his stride foot as a counter to coiling his hips to stay balance at the plate while maintaining his hip hinge.

Gianluca having a day!

Bennett Hansell 13u Physical for his age. Shows great balance at the plate. Light on the front side and STACKED on his backside. He can stay back and see the ball longer. All the weight stacked on that back leg lets him make decisions later while also helping: •Better timing & pitch recognition •Adjustability •More power from the ground up •Connected and controlled swing •Covers more of the plate

Will Tomy with the save!

Ryder Shannon 13u -is the kind of player you can actually talk swing with. He understands the why behind every move. He’s got a strong grasp of swing mechanics, the key checkpoints, and what it takes to make it all work. And even with that knowledge, he stays coachable—always open, always learning, and always looking to get better. #baseball #swing #travelbaseball

Lightning-quick hands is the first thing noticed⚡️ This 12U hitter explodes through the zone. Fast, compact, and making loud contact every swing.

Grenadiers pull off the 9-6 win in extras against a great Niles North team! Santowski 2-3 with 2 rbis 2 sb Casterton 3-5 2 sb Rangel 2-5 Chi 2-3 3b and a 💣 Tagliavia 2-4 3b and a 💣

Ramen Beyers (2031) just took a real step forward in his swing. By separating and calming his weight transfer, he’s turned it into something controlled—something he can actually manage and repeat. Now he’s able to dissociate his weight transfer from his stride, instead of everything firing at once. As a quick-twitch athlete, he used to load so fast it made his swing look rushed. But this adjustment has slowed the move down in the best way—giving him balance, sequence, and a cleaner path to the ball. Big progress.

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Justin Coyne (6ft 170lbs) The (2027) grad showcases a great example of what it means to stay stacked on the backside at the plate. He limits unnecessary forward movement, stays balanced, and lets his hands work through a compact, efficient swing. What’s stands out with this swing is the sequencing, control, and repeatability. Simple, clean, and effective. #collegelevelwork #travelbaseball #chicagobaseball⚾️ #collegebaseball

Still looking for collegiate players for this summer. Positions needed are pitchers and outfielders.

13U Illinois Hitmen Feet together drill = control the forward move. When the front heel lands, stop the drift. Stabilize, then rotate. Consistency comes from owning the stop. He also shows stability at the end of his swing by holding the finish.

⚡ Switch hitter. Explosive athlete. Built for the moment. Jayce Duca doing it all for Plainfield North High School 🔴⚪️bringing power to the plate and speed to the field. A true dual-threat who can change the game with one swing or one run. Also making plays at running back when the pads come on. Built different🔥 #JayceDuca #SwitchHitter #DualSportAthlete #PlainfieldNorth #NextUp

Julio Rodriguez!🤯 #wbc

Max Pavlik launching one for Tufts 💥⚾️ The former Chicago Select Baseball player still doing damage at the plate.

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