Scott Laird

Husband - Girl Dad - Head Baseball Coach - College of the Sequoias

[Jayden Hertel @hertel_jayden]

Due to our head coach retiring, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining.  Thank you UNLV.

2026 Overall Season Stats
37 games .347 avg. .881 ops .458 slg%
.431 ob% 139 pa, 118 abs, 25 runs, 41 hits,
7 2bs, 2 hrs, 24 rbis

559-352-7457

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

The guy is a stud, and just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential!

[Bubba smith @Bubbasmith_04]

True freshman
DOB: 08/12/07
@CoachLaird7 @Seqbaseball
⚠️ FB 90-92 T93
⚠️CH 80-82 T83
⚠️CB 77-79 T80

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

The landscape in college baseball is changing. With the 34-player limit, Division I schools are turning more to junior college players for immediate impact. And no school embodies that more than Kansas. Free at ESPN: How juco turned KU into a powerhouse. https://t.co/lT0Kdy7OmR

[Caleb Catalano @Caleb_Catalano]

Redshirt Sophmore Finished up with @Seqbaseball @CoachLaird7 redshirt sophomore looking for a home next year
280 AVG
414 SLG
OPS 776
10 2B
3 HR
22 RBI
6FT 195 LB
@FlatgroundBats @EliteRecruits_

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Hardware season… congratulations Aiden!

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Let’s go Jasso!

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Congratulations Huddy!

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Waalllkkeerrrrrr!

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

The Giants hit the road to College of Marin for the first round of the CCCBCA playoffs. First pitch scheduled for 11:00am Friday, May 1st as we take on Santa Rosa College in game 1. See you on the Road #begiant🌲

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

Couldn’t be more proud and pumped for you @ChanceJasso06 ! Journey just getting started!

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Another Giant comes off the board and heads to @LBDirtbags , congrats Chance! #begiant🌲

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

The guy can hit! Going to impact someone’s roster soon #begiant🌲

[Caleb Catalano @Caleb_Catalano]

HR #3 and 2b off wall
@CoachLaird7 @FlatgroundBats

[Jon Karcich @JonKarcich]

JUCO isn’t a backup plan. It’s a launchpad.

Most players get this wrong.

JUCO eliminates wannabes. You either grow or you get passed up.

Here’s the reality:
• Coaches recruit: Portal → JUCO → High School
• You get real reps (400+ ABs, 100+ innings)
• You become tougher, more accountable, more reliable
• Your value goes UP after being tested

I’ve coached D1 and played pro… JUCO is where separation happens...on and off the field.

Play the Long Game. PTLG.

#Juco

[UCR Baseball Daily @JonD_867]

UCR Highlander Baseball ~ Scores a Big Commitment!

On his way over for the 2027 Big West Conference Season is Aiden Medina!

Out of Fresno, California and a 2024 Grad of Hoover High School. Aiden’s incredible career as a Patriot finished off as First Team & Co MVP of the North Yosemite League! @HooverBaseball

After graduation Medina was off to JUCO Powerhouse ~ College of the Sequoias in Visalia! @Seqbaseball
Currently a Sophomore in the 26’ season ~ Medina’s been a staple in the Infield and a consistent hitter at the plate!

Good Luck Aiden ~ Go Giants!
Finish up Strong ~ #BeGiant

Come 2027 ~ We’ll be Battling & Celebrating with You!

Welcome to Highlander Country and the University of California, Riverside!

@ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @BigWestSports #GoHighlanders

[Jversteeg_2028 @Jdog_31]

Some film from recent outings
Sitting upper 8s with elite breaker
Current conference stats:
-.96 ERA
- 9 APP
- 9.1 IP
- .64 WHIP

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

Walker Selley - 6’3 195 CIF/LF - .429, 10 2b, 2HR, team leader in RBI and it has been against a top 10 schedule in the state. The guy flat out hits, impact bat at the next level

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

It’s been a pleasure, Skip! We wish you the best in your retirement, but finish this one strong first!

[Taft College Baseball @taftcollegeball]

Thank you to @Seqbaseball and head coach @CoachLaird7 for honoring TC Cougar head baseball coach Vince Maiocco with the throwing of the ceremonial first pitch.

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

The big LHP commits to @ACUFirestorm ! GIANTS keep signing, congrats @CarsonHindmarsh keep rollin! #begiant🌲

[COS Baseball @Seqbaseball]

Another GIANT off the board as @ucrbsb inks another good one! Congrats @aidenmmedina #begiant🌲

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

Hitters HIT

[Walker Selley @walkerselley12]

Hr from yesterday’s game.
33 games .421/.478/.550 59 hits.
@CoachLaird7

[Scott Laird @CoachLaird7]

@Seqbaseball Tyson!! 👀👀

[NAIA Ball @NAIABall]

FINAL - DH

#22 Hope International (CA) splits the DH against Arizona Christian

G1 ACU 7-1
Colton Horner 2-4 2B 2 RBI
Tyson Kilbreath 6 IP 0 H 1 ER 4 K

G2 HIU 2-0
Josh Landry 7 IP 3 H 0 ER 11 K on 89 pitches

#NAIABall