Ray Antonelli

Pittsburgh Spikes Western PA Developmental Baseball Program

[Ray Antonelli @AntonelliRay]

Jacob McGovern-LHP
Class of 2020 #Uncommitted
Hopewell High School (Aliquippa, PA)
**2019 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette AAA Player of the Year**

2nd Bullpen of the year
FB 84-87 T 87.3
CB 68-71 Tight spin/sharp
CH 63-67

@FlatgroundApp

[Jonathan Lucroy @JLucroy20]

There is a major balance between winning and development.

Since retiring and becoming full time kid Uber driver, I’ve coached youth baseball and have watched many a girls Volleyball game.

Prioritizing winning over development is something that needs to be addressed.

Yes, we must always play to win, but at these ages, particularly the younger ones, winning is secondary to development.

As they get older that pendulum will shift to more winning. Even when I was in the minor leagues the Brewers didn’t care if we won or not, they wanted to get us ready for the Show.

With that said, no one will care about a 7U championship ring in 10 years.

At the youth level we must develop first, and win second.

However, teaching kids how to play the game the right way is more important than leaving your stud pitcher in to throw 100 pitches and never playing your back up players so you can keep the starters in. Or teaching your kids to be crazy baserunners because the other team is having trouble with cut offs and relays.

Develop/teach first, and the the winning will come down the line.

[Battleground Baseball Group @BattlegroundBG]

.@DALLASBRADEN209 and @slablabshow stopped by this offeason to watch Mason Miller get after it.

Full show: https://t.co/q4eH9wFh9x

@chaserowe23

[Michael McKenry @theFortMcKenry]

Thank you @BattlegroundBG for creating a culture where people don’t want to leave. A place where the human being comes first. Honored to be a part of the journey with yall and the players you love and serve!!! Also a huge Shoutout out to my brothers @1TeamMedia

[Armored Heat @ArmoredHeat]

Fired Up For our Partnership with @BattlegroundBG 💪📈

They are very clear about their priority of being a Development first Training Facility!

We love seeing groups who do it the RIGHT way in the Youth Baseball World!

The guys are crushing their Armored Heat on a daily basis!

[Dayton Baseball @DaytonBaseball]

This weekend the #FlyBoys put it all on the line in the Red vs. Blue Series! Here are the squads:

#FlyBoys // #GoFlyers

[Marucci Spikes @maruccispikes]

26 out of our 29 players from the '22 17u team have committed to playing in college. Who will be next? Tryouts for 8-12u are live. Register now.
https://t.co/un0byQ7Hze…

[Battleground Baseball Group @BattlegroundBG]

Check out this article on @TheCUTCH22 and his work with @chaserowe23 this off-season at Battleground. @Pirates @MLB

https://t.co/BemV4qhdY2

[Marucci Spikes @maruccispikes]

Youth Summer Camps! https://t.co/Zi7Nvyu0Ff

[Dan Sarmiento @dsarmyt]

Ben Joyce talks his High School velocity progression — starting with topping at 65 MPH as a Freshman. 😳

The flamethrower now tops 105 MPH, but it wasn’t always that way. Never stop working!

Listen here ⬇️

@FlatgroundApp @benjoyce08 @Vol_Baseball

[Ray Antonelli @AntonelliRay]

@FlatgroundApp

[Ray Antonelli @AntonelliRay]

Jacob McGovern
Sophomore
Palm Beach State College
LHP

Looking for a 4 year opportunity.
Email: [email protected]

Stats included in video

[Zack Bundy @ZackBundy6]

@AntonelliRay @warriors_cv

[Zack Bundy @ZackBundy6]

Cv vs quip this week big week @AntonelliRay @CentralValleySD @cvqbclub @CoachLyonsCVfb

[Ray Antonelli @AntonelliRay]

#yougotmossed #espn #sportscentertop10
@warriors_cv @CoachLyonsCVfb @RandyMoss @WPIALfootball @bctimes @JayvinThompson @JohnsonAntwon6 @TribLiveHSSN @mwhiteburgh Sr. Antwon Johnson to Sr. Jayvin Thompson Central Valley High School

[Ray Antonelli @AntonelliRay]

@RandyMoss submission for “You got Mossed” segment… Sr. Jayvin Thompson Central Valley HS Vs Montour Hs Pittsburgh PA

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing, and don't let people bring you down. Study, think, create, and grow. Teach yourself and teach others. 🧠

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

What makes a champion?

An analysis of over 6,000 athletes found distinct differences between those who made it to world-class versus those who didn't progress from child star.

Similar research has been done on one-hit wonders and Nobel Laureates.

Here's what they found:

[PG Varsity Xtra @PGVarsityXtra]

Butler's Madden Clement takes road less traveled on way to college commitment https://t.co/dqrq8kXAth

[David Astramskas @Redapples2021]

This is great! 2 minutes of Draymond Green lecturing hoopers because of their lack of effort

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

If you cannot be corrected without being offended, then you’ll never truly grow in life. 🧠