David Ricks

Junior season! Our first game is March 16 at home! Can’t wait!! @TopGun09TN

Tony Gwynn shares what it took to become one of the greatest hitters of all time and how to master the mental game. "It took me a while to figure it out, but after about 4 or 5 years, I started to realize that this thing was more mental than it was physical." He didn't figure it out alone. "Those first 5 years, I had great conversations with a lot of great players. Pete Rose, Willie Stargell, Henry Aaron, Mike Schmidt. I had a chance to sit down and talk to 'em - pick their brain, find out how they do what they do." The greats learn from the greats. They never stop learning. They never stop wanting to get better. "After about 4 years, I started to realize that this is more mental than physical. So what I need to do is get an approach that I think will work and then just trust the approach. Trust what you practice on. Trust it." That's the key. Create the plan then work the plan. And when it's not working, you still trust yourself. "During the winter, I can hit in a cage and be mechanically sound. But the first time I hit live in spring training, I'll be lucky if I get a ball out of the cage." "For younger guys, that's a sign of, 'Oh, I'm not getting out of the cage,' so they try to speed things up, do things quicker." Trust your approach and stay under control. Don't let frustration change who you are. The game is mental. The greats know that and they learn how to build a process that works for them. They adapt as needed, but they learn the art of focus. Focusing on how to master and trust the process. (🎥Special Collections )

THE GAME CHANGER This is why we put in the work. She spent 3 weeks perfecting hip rotation before shoulder movement. Today it paid off. Watch the look on her face as she feels the whip crack for the first time. That’s not just a solid swing - that’s an unforgettable MOMENT.

Most young hitters swing at the ball. We teach them to swing through it. Stay behind it. Barrel works on plane. Finish balanced. That’s how confidence is built. That’s how power shows up in games. One swing at a time. 1% Better. 📍 NXT 1UP Baseball Performance

⚡️Deliver From The Middle⚡️ That’s where force transfers. That’s where adjustability comes from. That’s where the barrel stays connected. @aislynnburnett @CoachDRicks3

Worked on flat bat and resistance drills for keeping my hands inside! @CoachDRicks3 @TopGun09TN @MSUEaglesSB @BUKnightsSB @TMU_Softball @SUSoftball @Coach_MGriff @MidwayUSoftball

Worked on outside pitches last night! Tweaked some things and made great improvements! @CoachDRicks3 @TopGun09TN

@shegone03 @PerfectGameUSA @PBTourney @RVGDag @TheKineticArm @AMBS_Kernan @wg22659 Let’s listen to the man himself…

Baseball swings don’t get much better than this 😮‍💨 @ronaldacunajr24

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@TrinityHSBBall Just like the state championship game

Caleb Ricks with his first hit and first 2 RBI’s at Notre Dame! ☘️⚾️

13 years old and already understands posture, hinge, and mindset. That’s not luck—that’s training and hitting 200 balls daily

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Grinding it out with Braydon Hackley JHH 2026 …#jhhs #baseballlife⚾️

#WVU signs defensive end Darius Wiley from Hutchinson CC. Details ▶️ gowvu.us/5yz

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 🖊️ Welcome to Almost Heaven, @Dariuswiley21!

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🚨 KENTUCKY 2029 RANKINGS 🚨 First look at the overall rankings for Kentucky's 2029 class! Featuring 2️⃣ prospects making their way into the Top-200 national rankings👇 Stay tuned for player highlights in the coming days! 🔗 National 2029 rankings >> loom.ly/bPqIHqI 🔗 Initial state 2029 rankings >> loom.ly/E2dOAyA @prepbaseball

𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 A week of pushing limits — with 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 and 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵. Safe to say day one was electric. ⚡️ #GoIrish

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