Thomas D. Evans

Motivated by Evolution | Leading Next Generation @wnyprospects | Alum @baseballhilbert Division III All-American

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Nobody cares work harder

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

⚾️ 2027 WNY Prospects Tryouts Are Now Open ⚾️

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[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

Lucas Spruch
Depew HS
Class of 2027 | C
Uncommitted

✔️ Gap-to-gap power
✔️ Consistent barrel
✔️ Strong work ethic
✔️ Doesn’t miss practice
✔️ Defensively sound catcher

#BUUncommitted

@FlatgroundBats
@PBRNewYork_
@JucoPipeline

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

James Marszalek
Lakeshore HS
Class of 2027 | INF
Uncommitted

✔️ Weight room guy
✔️ High compete level
✔️ Gap-to-gap contact
✔️ Doesn’t miss practice
✔️ Solid glove up the middle
✔️ Base hit bunt/ bag stealer

#BUUncommitted

@FlatgroundBats
@PBRNewYork_
@JucoPipeline

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

Jayson Watkins
Lancaster HS
Class of 2027 | MIF / CF
Uncommitted

✔️ Consistent contact & strong barrels
✔️ Bunt and steal threat
✔️ Strong glove & arm

A 2027 Prospect to keep an eye on.

#BUUncommitted

@FlatgroundBats
@PBRNewYork_
@JucoPipeline

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

Dominic Daly
Maryvale HS
Class of 2027 | OF
Uncommitted

✔️ Strong work ethic
✔️ Weight room guy
✔️ 90+ EV
✔️ Consistent loud barrels

Made swing adjustments this winter and is now producing consistent strong contact.

#BUUncommitted

@FlatgroundBats
@PBRNewYork_
@JucoPipeline

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Hitting a baseball is simple, we make it complex.

Your hitting improves when you replace personal intention over external instruction.

Learn to hit the ball
1. How you want to
2. When you need to

When your results require someone else’s instruction to produce them. Those results aren’t yours.

[Chris H @CoachHodes]

Travel ball is a business now, just like everything else. It’s not cheap. The ‘spects got stronger and smarter, every year for a decade, because H does it the right way. He puts your $$ back into the players. Tell guys what they need to hear. Looks at the big picture. #Truth

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Not just someone who cares about his players and program but looks out for everyone in his circle 🔥

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

We close out our Coaches Lineup series with the man who built the standard — the foundation, the vision, and the driving force behind WNY Prospects 👇

JEFF HELMBRECHT – Owner / General Manager / Head Showcase Coach
“Developing players. Inspiring coaches. Building the future.”

[Chris H @CoachHodes]

I love how Thomas focuses on the most overlooked part of the game. 90% of this is mental. It is, by far, the toughest part to not only teach but learn. Approach, mindset, discipline, mental toughness…it doesn’t happen overnight. You have to train your brain as well as your body

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

As we continue our Coaches Lineup series, we spotlight one of our own — a former Prospect who’s now leading the next generation through both physical skill and mental growth 👇

THOMAS EVANS – Outfield & Lead Hitting Instructor
“Teaching players to coach themselves.”

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

With all the access to ‘perfect swing’ videos online and hitting instruction today… shouldn’t hitting at every age group be better than it’s ever been? Pitching keeps getting better — so why not hitting?

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

If you want to learn how to train your mind at an elite level, I broke it all down on the Eat, Sip & Chat Podcast. 🎙️

🎧 Check it out here: https://t.co/oEAPNYrE2T
⚡ Undiscovered Prospects — Discover yourself so the world can discover you.

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Most baseball players never realize this:
👉 The difference between quitting JUCO and becoming an All-American…
All starts with a simple thought. 🧠⚾

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

That shift turned me from a JUCO dropout → to a D3 All-American. 🏆
Not because I was only talented, but because I mastered the mental game.

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Everyone teaches hitting fundamentals through video 🎥
But the game isn’t played in slow motion, nor should you think about fundamentals in game in the box

⚾ Pitching has evolved (simple mechanics, tunneling, strategy).

Hitting? Still “execute these movements” + in game “yes yes no”

That’s the best hitting has gotten?

The future of hitting = feel, rhythm, approach 🧠🔥 10% fundamentals 90% mental game

[Thomas D. Evans @ThomasEvans00]

Some dudes just show up relentlessly regardless of how they feel and they get it done. Dom is one of those dudes 🔥

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

Dominic Pasek | C | Iroquois HS
Committed to @sunyniagara.
Another WNY Prospect heading to the next level to continue his development.
—
@wnyprospects × @dominic_pasek 
#Committed #WNYProspects #JUCOBaseball #SUNYNiagara #CollegeBaseball #BaseballCommitment #Catcher

[Western NY Prospects @WNYProspects]

Dominic Pasek | C | Iroquois HS
Committed to @sunyniagara.
Another WNY Prospect heading to the next level to continue his development.
—
@wnyprospects × @dominic_pasek 
#Committed #WNYProspects #JUCOBaseball #SUNYNiagara #CollegeBaseball #BaseballCommitment #Catcher

[Dominic pasek @dominic_pasek]

I am excited to announce my commitment to SUNY Niagara to continue my academic and athletic career! Thanks to all my family and coaches for pushing me to the next level. Thanks coach @MClingersmith for giving me the opportunity to play at the next level. #rollwolves