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2027 RHP/1B Dempsey Lawson (Parkland, PA); 6-3, 200 lbs. Starter’s build & tempo. Controlled pen with 3 pitch feel. FB: 85-88 MPH 🎯 CB: 72-74 🧹 w/ depth CH: 80-81; heavy arm side fade 🕳️ @powerballers | @ocker_n

2029 1B/RHP Joesph Conlin (Notre Dame) 6-2, 210 lbs. Exit Velo: 90 MPH💥 6-2, 210-lb freshman showing extra-base-hit pop with a right-center field approach. @powerballers

Impressive all around workout form ‘27 OF/1B Santiago Rodriguez (Freedom) Exit Velo: avg 93 | max 102 MPH🚀 Dist: max 388’ Bat Spd: avg 78 | max 88 MPH⚡️ Arm: 92 MPH 30: 3.91 6-2, 199 lbs athlete. @powerballers

🚨Trackman is installed at the PAC! Cage 2 and 5 will have the capabilities to provide data for both hitters and pitchers and is also great for live at bats. Cage 1 is getting a digital display with our stalker radar gun. All 3 cages will enhance with proper player development. Reach out for lessons or to find out how to rent our Tech Lanes. pacturf.com/staff

Play catch with your changeup

Someone asked me if I care more about velocity or throwing strikes. The simple answer is neither. I care about you getting outs. Doesn’t matter how you do it, you just need to get outs. Free bases don’t win baseball games.

From a defensive perspective, if we have bases loaded 0 outs the MAXIMUM amount of runs we can give up and consider it a defensive win is 2. On the flip side, from an offensive perspective the MINIMUM amount of runs we should expect to score is 3 #DamageControl vs. #FootOnGas

With guys on base we need to vary our looks. Guy on first: work slide step/ vary length in set position Guy on second: mix looks/ timing Guy on third: (yes we still need to look at him) Do not repeat 2 different looks in a row. Be sure to change it up every pitch!

As a Yankees fan, I loved to watch the comeback. As a pitching guy, this is a worst case scenario. Pitchers, you need to keep you foot on the gas and avoid big innings like this after your team puts up 7 in the first inning. #DamageControl

Multiple factors could’ve played into why this specific pitcher was injured. There are many ways that we can prevent injury. Be sure to do your own research and find what works best for you.

In a game that requires you to play everyday, sometimes twice a day, or pitch every 5 days, the best ABILITY you can have is AVAILABILITY. Take the time to properly warm up and recover. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY Sometimes a rest day can be more beneficial than you think.

‼️FILL UP THE ZONE‼️ Here’s the break down of Paul Skenes strikes from tonight’s start Pounds the zone with fastballs Worked ahead with off speed These pitches in the zone help effectively set up balls that start in the zone and end outside the zone for swings and misses

As a starting pitcher, 2 runs or less in your start is setting your team up for a chance to win a baseball game! Although it’s nice to do, don’t put pressure on yourself to throw a complete game shutout.

Controlling the run game isn’t just about mixing up your pickoff moves. - vary times to the plate - hold your set position longer or shorter - mix in a slide step or load and go Not only can this help slow down the running game, but also make the batter uncomfortable

‼️Young pitchers‼️Body language plays a pivotal role in your “misses” do not let the hitter know your pitch was a miss Lets use this to our advantage and help set up our next pitch to get back in the zone!