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[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

UPDATE:Although currently a 1-team organization, these are the Crusaders’ first major round of players(at least 9+ college commits)playing at next level.We pray for you to find continued success in your future endeavors, n good luck along the way of your dreams. God Bless You All

[Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) @BauerOutage]

You don't need 95 mph to win at-bats. You need a system.

Here are the three things that actually matter when you can't overpower hitters:

1. LIVE AHEAD IN THE COUNT

No velo means I can't survive 2-0 or 3-1 counts. Hitters sit dead red and I have nothing to beat them with. So first pitch strikes are the most important pitches I throw. I want to be 0-1, then 1-2 or 0-2. Put the pressure on them early. Force them to defend instead of hunt.

2. READ REACTIONS

Every swing tells you something. Was he early? Late? Did he foul it the other way? Take a strike on the outer half? I can't out-stuff him — I have to out-think him.

Pop up on a fastball = he's late. Ground ball on a curveball = he's early. Ends up on his toes after a swing = early or looking away. Ends up on his heels = late or looking in.

My formula: slow, slower, slowest. Three different speeds he still has to respect. Mess with timing and you mess with the hitter.

3. TUNNEL AND MOVEMENT

Build 2-3 pitches that look identical out of the hand but go different directions. One runs arm side. One cuts. One drops. If he can't pick up the ball early, he can't find the barrel.

That's the only real edge a soft tosser has — keeping hitters guessing.

Strike one. Timing. Tunnel. That's the whole playbook.

[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

Another Double n RBI for @PaulAcosta1031 at the #PGCL @Texas_PG before the storm rolled in⛈️

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[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

Another Double n RBI for @PaulAcosta1031 at the #PGCL @Texas_PG before the storm rolled in⛈️

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[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

@PaulAcosta1031 set the tone for start of #PGCL this Summer. Already 5 + RBIs with multiple hits/doubles/SBs n few games. Solid utility player but most importantly a leader on n off the field. Will definitely be an asset to any ⚾️ program.Keep working.
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[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

@PaulAcosta1031 set the tone for start of #PGCL this Summer. Already 5 + RBIs with multiple hits/doubles/SBs n few games. Solid utility player but most importantly a leader on n off the field. Will definitely be an asset to any ⚾️ program.Keep working.
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@Texas_PG

[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

Solid start at #PGCL summer for @18luis_vera Big target for our INFs playing solid 1B n hitting ball to all parts of field. Coachable n Great teammate. Keep working Luis💪⚾️

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[Houston Baseball @UHCougarBB]

DJ LeMahieu chimes in on our new skipper 🫡

[Houston Baseball @UHCougarBB]

Key additions to the crew 🔑

Coach Davis' inaugural coaching staff is taking shape!

[Kendall Rogers @KendallRogers]

SOURCES: @Lamar_Baseball is hiring #USC assistant and 2021 @D1Baseball Assistant of the Year Sean Allen as its new head coach, I'm told. Allen has spent the past few seasons with the Trojans, and previously was a top assistant at Texas. I absolutely love this hire for #Lamar.

Carousel: https://t.co/vIz9kKM4aD

[Lamar Baseball @Lamar_Baseball]

Thank You Will Davis‼️

#MoBetta | #PeckEmCards

[Lamar Baseball @Lamar_Baseball]

Thank you fans‼️

You made this championship season extra special. See you at The Beck again soon.

#MoBetta | #PeckEmCards

[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

Now @DinhJason15 taking his game to the PG Collegiate Summer League n doing some damage at the plate n made some solid defensive plays too. @USTCeltsBSB @TorryPeterson19 are getting themselves a solid player on n off the field. Keep working Jason ⚾️🔥
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[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

@KneeLucas hit some laser’s throughout today’s games. Lucas is feeling good n playing solid defensively in RF too. #PGCL @NOCTONKBSBL knows about him.
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[Perfect Game Texas @Texas_PG]

Lucas Knee (@NOCTONKBSBL) ambushes this heater for a double to the PS. Lots of twitch w/ the hands and good athleticism around the bags. #PGCL

[Perfect Game Texas @Texas_PG]

Lucas Knee (@NOCTONKBSBL) ambushes this heater for a double to the PS. Lots of twitch w/ the hands and good athleticism around the bags. #PGCL

[Cypress Crusaders @CyCrusadersBB]

@SantosMercado18 had a solid day hitting n made some top ten plays at3B defensively. Solid all around player. As a freshman for Blackburn College batted over .300 n played solid SS/3B. Keep working Santos

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[Perfect Game Texas @Texas_PG]

Santos Mercado (@PG_Uncommitted) recognizes the spin & stays back well to drive a 3-run RBI 2B back to CF. Easy power out front w/ quick hands working back UTM. #PGCL

[Perfect Game Texas @Texas_PG]

Santos Mercado (@PG_Uncommitted) recognizes the spin & stays back well to drive a 3-run RBI 2B back to CF. Easy power out front w/ quick hands working back UTM. #PGCL

[Joseph Duarte @Joseph_Duarte]

About eight years ago, Houston coach Will Davis subscribed to Duolingo to learn Spanish after his father, Randy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
“Learning a language is really good for the brain,” he says.

H/T @OrtizKicks for the follow-up question.

[Joseph Duarte @Joseph_Duarte]

Lamar coach Will Davis:
“This is going to be a tough one. I love these guys so much.”
He says Lamar is “a special place.”
Davis moves on to take over the Houston baseball program.

[Houston Baseball @UHCougarBB]

Quite an endorsement from @ABREG_1 🔥

[Will Davis @WillDavis44]

Thank you to Jason Henderson for stopping by practice. Jason hired me at Lamar. Full circle moment! #PeckEm