Baltazar Sanchez Jr

“So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt

[TexasGlory10/12/14u @TexasGloryDHC]

14u Texas Glory's Elliot Bekerman, Marley Bustamante, Aubrey Bolling, Ella Christiansen, Kennedy Collins & Kenzie Davis make the 2026 Alliance Super Cup All-Tournament Team #nodeals #hdc

[MLB @MLB]

With her first professional home run, Megan Grant just set @theAUSLofficial record for longest homer!

Grant is fresh off of setting the NCAA DI record for most home runs in a single season with 42 😤

[TexasGlory10/12/14u @TexasGloryDHC]

That moment when you see Dawgs, Hawgs, & Chickens in the mainstream media...
https://t.co/cAoxoR9x5r

#nodeals

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

Ballers‼️ @hsaa_softball

[Jesus in the Circle @Jesusinthecircl]

Year 3!!! FREE Chick-fil-A, LIVE worship music, FREE giveaways and raffles! B4 the chaos of the week, open to all softball players, coaches and families, join us as we shift the focus of competition and recruiting to a complete surrender and focus on The Lord. EYES UP!

[TexasGlory10/12/14u @TexasGloryDHC]

12u Texas Glory & 14u Texas Glory are headed to Sunday at the 2026 Alliance Super Cup Championships in Oklahoma City

[TexasGlory10/12/14u @TexasGloryDHC]

ATTENTION 2034 & 2035 GRADS
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If your '16/'17 athlete is already all-in on softball & looking for a training-first team with like-minded players in the cage every night just like you, fill out a request at https://t.co/bz835aeomw

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

Summer schedule

[TexasGlory10/12/14u @TexasGloryDHC]

12u Texas Glory & 14u Texas Glory Summer 2026 Schedule

[NTFCA @NTFCA]

Come and join us for the BIGGEST event of 2026. Over 150 teams are already committed. You absolutely can NOT miss this event. 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, & 18u squads from all over the country are playing this June 12th-14th. Sign-up today at https://t.co/0UYZ8wslkE

[Texas Glory @TexasGlory]

Line Drive Media says 16u Texas Glory is #10 Nationally.
https://t.co/vX3tW62uzw

#fastpitch #top10
@eastonfastpitch @ripitsports @pitchcom_sports @sqairz @bsnsports @linedsoftball

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

What a blessing it has been to lead another group of talented athletes this year!!!

To our Class of 2026, we’re forever thankful for your time with us and know y’all will do great things in the future!

The best is yet to come…
1 Corinthians 2:9
#faith #family #fastpitch

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

Making time to meditate on the Word 🙏.

[Howard Softball @HowardSoftball]

Game day is calling and we must pick up 📞

Free water bottles today at 1pm 👀 come get one and check out our girls in action on their home turf 🥎

#gohawks

[Softball Portal @SoftballPortal]

Throwback Thursday - Sis Bates, footwork, arm speed, strength💥

[Coach Tina @CoachTinaSB]

Types of Slaps!
Slappers are the queens of chaos — they have multiple ways to put the ball in play while exploding through the box toward first base. The most common variations are: Drag, Soft, Chop, Punch, and Power. And yes, great slappers can hit away with power too!

Here are the key points for each:

Drag:
A moving bunt where you push or drag the ball past the pitcher (usually toward the right side) while already running toward first.

Why use it?
➡️Puts immediate pressure on the corners and pitcher.
➡️Forces the infield to charge hard, creating rushed throws or mistakes.
➡️Gives elite speedsters the best chance to beat out the throw with almost no swing risk.

Soft Slap:
A controlled, light chopping swing with downward angle to create a slow roller or high, lazy bounce right in front of the plate.

Why use it?
➡️Places the ball in spots where defenders aren't (or forces them to charge from deep).
➡️Slows down the play just enough for your speed to beat out the throw.
➡️Neutralizes strong throwing arms.

Chop Slap:
An aggressive downward chop straight onto the top of the ball to produce a sharp, high, or erratic bounce.

Why use it?
➡️Creates unpredictable hops that are tough to field cleanly.
➡️Forces infielders to adjust their timing and footwork, often leading to errors.
➡️Slows the defense down while you're already gone.

Punch Slap:
A quick, compact "punching" motion with very little follow-through (often choked up) for short, direct contact.

Why use it?
➡️Excellent bat control to thread the ball through gaps or past the pitcher.
➡️Adds a little more pace than a soft slap while keeping placement precise.
➡️Great surprise option when the defense is out of position.

Power Slap:
The most aggressive version — a strong swing with body rotation while still moving through the box to drive the ball harder.

➡️Drives the ball into gaps or as a harder grounder/line drive.
➡️Punishes defenses that cheat in or shift for the bunt/slap.
➡️Forces the entire defense to play you honestly instead of sitting back.

When a slapper has all these tools in her arsenal, opponents never know what’s coming. The defense stays guessing, on their toes, and constantly out of position. Chaos created.

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

Congrats!!! 💣🥎

[HSAA Softball @hsaa_softball]

#14 Kayla Wicke with a home run against Dallas Christian!

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@hsaa_softball @kayla_wicke 👏👏👏

[Baltazar Sanchez Jr @Coach_Balt]

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