Brett Thorney

WHEELS 🚗 @Anthony_diaz05

COOPER NEVILLE FOR THE LEAD‼️

@Maris_Blanch It’s funny to think Player A could’ve gained 10mph in an offseason in Exit Velocity. Is praised for it as making huge improvements but in reality he might’ve become a worse “Hitter” over the offseason. Couldn’t agree more. Translation to the game is key.

Showcase mentality is going the wrong direction. Throwing & hitting harder doesn’t qualify you for an offer. It puts people in the stands that will see if you can help their program win. Can you get a job done inside the lines when it counts. Leave the zoo, thrive in the jungle.

First grand slam of the season courtesy of Cooper Neville!

Joe Sperry has assumed a Swiss Army knife role for the @GopherBaseball staff so far this season after starting on weekends a year ago, sat 89-91 with a sharp 79-80 mph slider he commanded well, struck out 3 in 1.1 IP with some serious deception out of his hand

@TJHannam10 Curious did you land anywhere on this? I’m going through different options too.

Facility owners: What security camera system do you like and advise someone to get? (Especially indoor) Same with entry system, advise for a keycard system over a code? Thank you for your help in advance.

@mvtorobaseball alum @McnaughtonEzra with 2 💣 against Western Kentucky! Proud of you, keep it up, Toros are watching!

Cooper Neville punches this one to the wall in right-center to drive in a run!💪

Are you getting better at batting practice Or, are you getting better at what the game requires? Are you hitting better than ever in BP But it’s still not translating? • Pick out a target to hit • Load when you need to • Fire when you need to • Yes Yes Yes mode

Good opportunities coming for some of my former players

Put in block requests for our teams this summer : $174-$184 per night. Response back - sorry we can’t accommodate but here are a couple $250-$300 per night options. lol thanks.

Whenever I ask a player what they’re looking for in a college, I’ll sometimes hear: “Facilities.” Facilities are like buying a new car. The first few months feel great. Everything’s shiny. You feel “cool.” Then six months go by… And it’s just your car. The feeling wears off. And now you’re already looking at the next one. But here’s the part most players miss: The car isn’t what makes the experience. The people riding in it do. Facilities eventually become background noise. Coaches, teammates, culture, and daily environment do not. One of those gets old. The other can develop you into the player and person you become for the rest of your life. So when you’re choosing a school, don’t just ask: “Does this place look impressive?” Ask: Who am I being coached by every day? Who am I competing with? Who am I learning from when things aren’t going well? Who am I becoming in this environment? Because a cool car fades. The right people can build you into the best version of yourself.

I’ve interviewed over 300 college baseball coaches from every level. Here’s what I’ve learned — and what players & parents need to understand: 🧵👇

Day number 873 of reminding you that hitting an exit velocity personal record doesn’t mean you got better Can you still hit multiple pitches + go gap to gap? Don’t let it cost you the other important aspects of being a good hitter. If it doesn’t cost you that, then awesome

Higher bat speed. Harder exit velocities in the cage. "See, look at your progress." Don't mind that you have a career low in OPS IN THE ACTUAL GAME. Contact first. In game performance. Cage results are different than game results. Broken system.

Owen Strey (‘26 MN) with the game winning 2-RBI single here, the #Creighton commit has long levers and projects well down the line #WWBAWorlds

That’s a wrap on our 1st annual Fall🍁 Proud of how far we’ve come in such a short time. There were ups & downs as there always are in baseball but the growth has been fun to watch. A huge THANK YOU to our families for your support, commitment and belief in our mission .

Understanding what YOU need to get better at is very important. What do you struggle with in game? If you have a ton of bat speed, good, but don't just keep working on it. What is hurting your ability to succeed in game? Is it the timing of it? Are you not quick? Do you need to swing at better pitches? Do you need to stay inside the ball more? Build an understanding. Ask or find a coach you trust. - Build a plan around what good hitters do - What you do well and need to improve on