Lost to #2 Eastbrook in the Regional 8-1. Finished 21-12 and Sectional Champions.
Special group of young men. So proud of them. Thank you Seniors. Grateful for the opportunity to work with Colt, Alister, Kaleb, Owen T, and Owen S. Never easy to say goodbye, but my heart is full.
Dear H.S. Hitters:
Pitchers aren’t missing inside anymore. They’re living away because most of you can’t handle it.
Everybody wants to pull HRs.
Nobody wants to hit a hard single the other way.
Learn to use the whole field.
You can thank me later.
COACHES: STOP HOLDING A RUNNER ON 3RD. ALSO, STOP HOLDING A RUNNER ON 1ST WITH A RUNNER ON 2ND.
I see it everywhere. Travel and High School. Watch a college or pro game if you don’t understand. Or just keep doing it. We appreciate it when we play you. SMDH.
Been coaching baseball for 35 years. I can confidently say …
The same fundamentals that won baseball games in my year #1 still wins them today. Even more so now, because others are neglecting the basics at an alarming rate. So many are mistakenly seeking a magic potion. When doing simple better than everyone else is the key. On offense, defense, team play, etc.
Great competitors usually find a way to throw strikes.
Even on days their command isn't great.
They may get lit up, but they're not going to stand out there and give the game away, walking dudes.
The competitor has moxie, feel, different gears and the ability to make adjustments.
Somewhere along the way in baseball, “looking the part” became more important than playing it.
Custom cleats. Arm sleeves. Chains. Sliding mitts. Strange Eye black designs. Cool
Drip doesn’t hide bad baseball. The box score exposes it.
I’ve seen a number of accounts, some school accounts likely run by young people and other young journalists, who report losing scores first.
The proper way to list a score is the winning score first every single time. Your team did not lose 68-75. They lost 75-68.
Thank you.
High school baseball is different.
It’s about pride. Your school. Your teammates. Your town. The logo on your chest. It’s about community, brotherhood, and meaning. Play for something bigger.
Our 4 2025-26 proposals outlined today in @IndyStarSports !
Adding extra week to beginning of season, in-season participation flexibility & @IHSAA1 State Tournament format adjustments that protects pitchers’ arms and adds competitive balance in matching up pitcher availability.
Two years ago today IU announced the hire of Curt Cignetti.
In two seasons he is 23-2, produced the two winningest seasons in program history, and has more wins than 21 of the 29 coaches who preceded him at Indiana.
Easily one of the greatest hires in sports history. #iufb
When players ask what it takes to pitch for us on Varsity. My answer is simple: Throw Strikes. Velocity is great, but you can’t defend a walk. Pitchers who fill the zone give us a chance every time. We’ve been very successful in my 4 years because we prioritize strike throwing.