Chris Cranford

[Knights Knation #4L @knightknation4L]

After 20 years in the select baseball world, one thing is for sure ….the ones who are the most consistent and the ones who are the toughest go the furthest….time and time again, this rings true. The game is really hard so you have to keep showing up and keep grinding. Learn through the adversity, don’t run from it…fight through the struggles, don’t avoid them…..keep showing up, good things will happen #4L

[Patrick Robey @RobeyPatrick]

Belhaven University NCAA Division 3 is searching for a JUCO transfer catcher for this Fall (classes begin Aug.17) back to back NCAA post season appearances. DM if interested. @CoachBeede

[Chris Cranford @ccranford67]

@CoreyMistretta @CHSBRAthletics @CHSBRtrack Ghosts

[BUSINESS OF BALL @businessofball]

The transfer portal turned college baseball into a free-agent market overnight.

@anthony_ranaudo nearly signed out of high school before betting on LSU. That decision changed his life.

His latest column explores why development—not money—may still be the most valuable asset in college baseball.

Read: https://t.co/GHOIN6BRtF

[Chris Cranford @ccranford67]

https://t.co/kLihYh1i9g

[BRCC @MyBRCC]

BRCC is excited to announce the hiring of Jonathan Parker as the head coach of @BRCC_Baseball! His championship pedigree, proven recruiting and player development make him the right person to lead our program. Visit https://t.co/E7lN8nfV81 to learn more!
@BRCCAthletics

[BRCC Bears ⚾️ @BRCC_Baseball]

Congratulations to Bears sophomore catcher Hudson Heltz on his commitment to continue his academic journey and baseball career at the University of New Orleans! Wishing him all the best as he embarks on this new chapter.
#bearproud

[BRCC Bears ⚾️ @BRCC_Baseball]

BRCC’s Kenneth Berard was named NJCAA National Player of the Week after a big weekend at the plate durian the Region 23 baseball tournament. Kenny hit .444 with 4 homers, 8 RBIs and 5 runs. Kenny hit three homer in a row in the opening game against LSUE.
#clawsup

[Joshua Jensen @joshua_jensen9]

Uncommitted Juco Sophmore:
4seam/2 seam 88-90
Splitter 78-80
Slider 78-80
@BoudoinBraxton @branschm26

[@BRCCAthletics @BRCCAthletics]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers of our BRCC student athletes. You are the guiding and supportive force in these young men and women’s lives. We would like to thank you for all that you do! Rest and Enjoy your Day.

#clawsup

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Every head coach knows this:
A great assistant changes everything.

They lift your culture.

They protect your standards.

And they determine how far your team can really go.

[BRCC Bears ⚾️ @BRCC_Baseball]

The Bears are not ready to go home just yet. They defeated the Nunez Pelicans 2-1 to survive and advance in the Region XXIII Baseball Tournament. It was a total team effort by the Bears this evening after a long day in New Orleans. The Bears will play on Sunday, May 10, at 2 PM

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

50+ years in baseball. 17 as an MLB manager. over 2,500 games from the dugout.

I won Manager of the Year and also lost more games than I want to count.

I led teams through losing seasons and took a team to the World Series.

The biggest difference was leadership.

If I could go back to my first day as a leader, here are the 5 lessons I'd whisper in my own ear:

Lesson 1: Be a window when it's good, a mirror when it's bad.

The leaders I respected most shared every win and absorbed every hit.

What this looks like in practice:

• Wins: name the people who made it happen
• Losses: say "that's on me" before anyone asks
• Locker room: spotlight the effort before the outcome

Your team will fight harder for a leader who deflects credit and absorbs blame.

Lesson 2: Nobody hands you trust. You earn it before you coach it.

Early in my career, plenty of coaches tried to fix my swing.

I tuned out every one I didn't trust.

Get to know your people before you try to develop them.

Their hobbies, their family, what makes them tick.

Then the coaching lands.

Lesson 3: Shower well after every loss.

After a losing streak in Colorado, our team president asked me how I kept the clubhouse together.

This was my rule:

• Self-evaluate honestly, were we prepared, did we execute?
• Shower well, wash off the grit, grime, and angst before you walk out
• Be present for whoever you're going home to

Tomorrow is a new opportunity. Don't drag yesterday into it.

Lesson 4: Lead transformationally, not transactionally.

Transactional leaders ask: what can this person do for me?

Transformational leaders ask: how do I put this person in a position to win?

The first builds compliance.

The second builds careers.

When your people start chasing growth instead of your approval, you've crossed over.

Lesson 5: Stay humble before life humbles you.

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are humble, and those who are about to be.

Discipline keeps you in the first group:

Skill gets you in the room. Humility keeps you there.

50 years taught me leadership isn't about you.

It's about the people you serve.

@Rockies

[BRCC Bears ⚾️ @BRCC_Baseball]

We are proud to celebrate two Bears Baseball student-athletes, Tanner Cranford and Evan McDaniel, as they sign today to continue their baseball and academic careers at Southern Arkansas University.

Not pictured is Dylan Cedotal, who also signed to attend Belhaven University.

[BRCC Bears ⚾️ @BRCC_Baseball]

Bears Baseball Wins! The Bears took down the Nunez Pelicans 15-5 in seven innings this evening, kicking off their four-game conference series. The Bears smashed three homers and received strong pitching from the Cranford duo (Tanner and Cole).

#clawsup #allin #whynotus #whatif

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“Now we’re just supposed to hug and kiss everybody. You know what? Do your job right. Go to class and you won’t hear about not going to class. Kids have so many distractions they don’t stay focused on the task at hand. Accountability is going to be big until I leave,” Tom Izzo

[Cooper Martin @Cooper_Martin05]

Game tying 3 run bomb in the 7th. For #5 on the year @BoudoinBraxton @branschm26

[Pitcher DIGS @DigsPitcher]

All levels of #JUCOProduct pitching have been updated this weekend. Here's the current national top 💯, minimum 8 IP.

I've started including commitments, but it's very incomplete. Reach out if you have corrections!

[Pitcher DIGS @DigsPitcher]

Updated #JUCOProduct ⚾️ pitching leaders, NJCAA D1, NorCal, SoCal, & NWAC. @nateleffel2024 owns the highest DIGS+ among this group. @TylerBorton1 is just behind the top spot.

I will try to have updates for D2 & D3 tonight!

[Tanner Cranford @tanner_cranford]

Outing vs San Jac
5IP 3H 0ER 1BB 6K
Fb t92
Sl 81
Sw 79
Ch 81
@branschm26 @colon_austin @PB_JUCO