Rick Giavonette

'27 @jacknelson002 | @USbsbl Really good looking uncommitted '27 OF. Very quick hands with a swing that generates a ton of gap power. Smoked 2 doubles in Sundays game vs Nordonia

'26 @DeaconNelson1 | @USbsbl @AuburnBaseball commit 3/4 with a HR in his 1st game of the season + defender at SS with elite bat to ball skills that make him one of the best INF in the country

If this loser touched one of my players, I would have happily given him one hell of a beating.

Always enjoy scouting games @USbsbl For my money it's one of the best fields in Ohio, great backdrop and a good playing surface

@CoachSwit 80-82 all day every day in this scenario

Serious question for H.S. coaches: You need ONE win to make the state playoffs. Who are you starting? 90+ with control issues (probably walking 6) or 80–82, 3 pitches for strikes, no walks—but might get hit? No wrong answer here.

Game 1️⃣ final: Nordonia: 1 University School (1-0): 11 JoPleasant: 3B R JNelson 2 2B Zelenak 2RBI Allen 2B RBI Bucci RBI Players of the game: @DeaconNelson1 - 3H 💣 4RBI @BellanCrew - 5IP-2H-0R-7K

On Today’s episode of the Valley: “The Gang has Opening Day!”

@CoachSwit You would need to flip football to the spring.

High School Baseball in the Northeast Has anyone thought about HS Baseball in the Fall then Spring? April 35–45° vs fall 60–70° isn’t close. • Arms not rushed • Better early games • Higher quality • Less injury risk Wouldn’t Fall be better? Thoughts?

@pitchingschool Mike, is this still available?

Rapsodo 3.0 for sale ⚾ Works great. Comes in original box. Perfect for pitchers/hitters who want real data (velo, spin, movement). DM me if interested. Can send more photos and videos. $5,500 OBO.

Parents — if you’re questioning every decision at home and in the stands, don’t be surprised when your son stops being coachable. What they hear from you becomes their mindset. Support the team. Don’t root against another player just so your son gets a shot. Let’s Be Better

@406Northlane @ATT @Verizon Same number

@CoachRickSodo @ATT @Verizon New number?

So, I’ve had @ATT for 2 days and I’ve had ZERO SPAM calls!!! I would get 10+ A DAY with @Verizon Maybe Verizon should take some notes….

Automatically benched for the day. You look ridiculous.

@M_Gerber17 Once the season starts I tell hitters “your swing is your swing” Every conversation after that is approach. Hunting our pitch early, looking to do damage gap to gap. Understanding the arm we are facing. A ball in play with 2 strikes is always better than a backwards K.

Hot take: most amateur hitters and their coaches focus on mechanics, thinking magic can be sprinkled and outcomes will change. Mechanics matter for sure but let’s talk about timing and pitch selection before we make wholesale swing changes!

Scrimmage 1️⃣: 🗓: Wednesday, March 25th 🆚: Woodridge 🏟: University School 📌: 2785 SOM Center Rd. Hunting Valley, OH ⏰: 5:00pm 🌤: 58* ☁️ 📊: web.gc.com/teams/seTlyOVq… 🙌🏻

@BlazinCobra21 @JLucroy20 Ok. Here is the secret. Get a propeller from a prop plane. Put on jeans and some old man new balance shoes. Stand on your back leg and balance like a flamingo, while holding the propeller. Hinge your hip backward, point your shoulders to the sky. Swing away. Aaron Judge approved.

@JLucroy20 As a coach the Catcher Pop is the function that I struggle with. We all have something to work on. Glad to see it it happens to the best of the best hitters in the world too. Please post if you find something that works.

2 of the hardest things to do as a coach. 8U coach pitcher (my current job) And hitting fungo pop ups to my catchers. I had ONE coach in pro ball that was legit at it. ONE.

Give me a 34/31 Vodoo.

6. Parents - we know you want to see your son out there as well. But we need your support behind the scenes. Talking negatively about decisions being made only makes your player more selfish. Encourage them to keep working hard so they earn opportunities the right way.

My MLB season futures bets for this season. #GuardsBall

Probably should be in my bio. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 instagram.com/reel/DUJqVX2Ed…