Jarrod Darling

Chicago Sales for BSN Sports. Husband/Father. Bourbonnais Braves. White Sox, Blackhawks, Bears, and my Texas Longhorns! HOOK EM

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

Proud of you Soph!

[Sophia Darling 2028 @sophiadarling_1]

Played a total of 9 games with my team at the Great Lakes Firecracker. We placed in the top 32 teams out of 166. Here are my tournaments stats, along with some offensive highlights.

Tournament Stats:
AVG: .381
OBP: .435
R: 6

Current Summer Stats:
AVG: .452
OBP: .500
R: 15

[Brooke Fletcher @BrookeFletcher]

Minor news: Sox are trading RHP Ben Peoples to Texas for C Ben Hartl.

Like Sam Antonacci, Hartl is a Springfield native and Heartland Community College alum, where they were teammates in 2023. #whitesox

[CHGO White Sox @CHGO_WhiteSox]

This is the greatest quote ever from Sam Antonacci

“[Baseball] is a team sport. If you’re mad about giving up 2-runs in the 9th, take your ass to go play tennis.”

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

I love watching you compete Soph. Keep working hard!

[Sophia Darling 2028 @sophiadarling_1]

First two weeks of travel ball have been fun! My team has played in the Battle of the Borders and the PGF National Qualifier in Crown Point so far. Over the passed two weekends I’ve batted .529. Next up is the Great Lakes Firecracker!
@ILStarsDarling @jimdonovan45 @IllinoisStars

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

Way to go Soph. Proud of you.
Keep working hard!

[Sophia Darling 2028 @sophiadarling_1]

Started Summer Ball off with a bang! Hit my first ever HR out of the park 💣! Working hard to be a complete player… owe so much gratitude to my hitting coach @jimdonovan45. Thanks for guidance & friendship… the best is yet to come.
@BBCHSsball @ILStarsDarling @IllinoisStars

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

@CardsWithChris DM sent

[Illinois Stars16u JD @ILStarsDarling]

🚨New game time for game 1🚨
See you in Wisconsin! Go ⭐️s.

[Texas Softball @TexasSoftball]

YOUR TEXAS LONGHORNS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS… AGAIN 🤘🏆

#HookEm

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

Atta Boy Griff… keep working hard.

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Griffin Meier 2028
Elite Baseball Training

Fastball
Sits 76-79, Max 80
Spin Rate 1900-2100

Breaking Ball
67-70
Spin Rate 1950-2200

https://t.co/04pGKe5dXv

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

Love to watch you compete Soph.
Keep working hard.

[Sophia Darling 2028 @sophiadarling_1]

Had a great school ball season with an overall record of 26-9, placing 3rd in the SWSC, and winning regionals. I batted over .300 in both regular season and conference. Loved my teamates and every opportunity. Excited for travel ball.
@BBCHSsball @ILStarsDarling

[White Sox on CHSN @CHSN_WhiteSox]

‼️VARGAS WALKS IT OFF‼️

[Mason McCue @MasonMcCue2024]

Transfer portal *LHH*
2 years of eligibility (Previously at the University of Evansville)
SS/OF
5’10” 180lb
Civil Engineering Major - 3.72 gpa
(779)-701-1329
[email protected]
DM’s open

[Toby Schriefer @TobySchriefer6]

I would like to thank Illinois State for the past 2 years, I am entering the transfer portal as a rising junior with 2 years of eligibility remaining.

6’3 195
FB 89-92 T94
SL 78-82
CB 74-77

Playing for @ForestCityOwls this summer
779-701-7542
[email protected]

[BBCHS Softball @BBCHSsball]

This season's 26th win was big as your Boilers won a pitching duel against Normal Community. Behind a 14 K and 1 hit masterpiece from Hammond on the mound and a multi-hit night from Middlebrook at the plate, your Boilers have won their 5th Regional in a row.

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: President Trump announces that 9/11 hero Welles Crowther will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Known as “The Man in the Red Bandana,” Crowther repeatedly ran back into the South Tower on 9/11 to help others escape, saving as many as 18 lives before losing his own.

Allison Crowther said her son’s legacy continues to endure nearly 25 years later: “Welles’ light still shines brightly.”

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

Proud of you Soph. Keep working hard.

[Sophia Darling 2028 @sophiadarling_1]

Post season here we come… putting in work in the weight room while still in season!! 190x3=210x1
#BoilerUp @BBCHSsball @ILStarsDarling @IllinoisStars

[Jarrod Darling @JarrodDarling]

For all parents of athletes including me.

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

10 Tips for Parents of Athletes:

1. Control your emotions. Be a consistent example of mental stability. Show them how to properly respond when things don't our way. They will be able to get the most out of their skills when they are mentally in control.

2. Support them away from their team. All players should practice their sport on their own time. They will always have more time away from their team to get better than they will while with them. Help them develop this great habit. Help them learn to take their development into their own hands.

3. Be realistic. Put them in a position to thrive. We want them to get better but just because we want them to be ready for a certain level doesn't always mean they are ready for that level. Just because that's where their friends are doesn't mean it's the right place for them at that moment.

4. Don't allow excuses and blaming. The longer they do this the longer they will stunt their own growth. Teach them the difference between the controllable's and the un-controllable's. Their attitude, effort, energy and focus.

5. Think twice about your conversations. What are you allowing? What are you participating in? What are you instigating? The tone, the message, the impact. Know this too, sometimes the best thing we can say is nothing at all. Silence is okay!

6. Sports are hard. If you played while you were younger, keep perspective on how hard it was. If you never did, I suggest you go out there and practice with them. Try doing everything they are trying to do.

7. Slow down!! It's a process. They all grow at different rates. Support them, encourage them, motivate them and help them be their best but be careful of comparing them to their peers. The process and journey is different for all. Some are early bloomers while many are late bloomers. The most important years for an athletes performance don't even happen until after puberity kicks in and again, that even hits at different ages.

8. Look for leaders. Place them in front of those who are great people. People who will help instill the same values you are trying to tech them at home. Raising children is hard. Never underestimate the power of outside voices.

9. Youth sports has a way of becoming a toxic enviornment. From gossip about other players to coach bashing to berating and belittling officials. Don't be a part of it. Don't get sucked into the emotions of it. If you want these years to be as enjoyable as possible, beware of the nonsense and stay away from it.

10. Please don't ever let sports come between you are your child(ren). Don't let your attitude about their performance cause strain in your relationship. This game is a temporary phase in their life and meant to be enjoyable. Your relationship is forever. Nurture it now to have for life.

[Heartland Baseball @HCC_Hawks]

Hawks 🦅 x CornBelters 🌽 Collab to Host Kids Day Tomorrow at the Corn Crib ⚾️ 🏟️
The Heartland Baseball Team has a Couple Throwbacks as they Get Ready for the Big Day 🤩
Who’s Who ⁉️

#WingsOut