Dirk Wedd

Old Coach Chesty Lion , Jayhawk Lucky Grandpa

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

He was wearing Red and Black before he could walk . So proud that he’s a Chesty Lion and my grandson .

[Lora Wedd Hardesty @lora_wedd]

Proud of you @HHardesty123!

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Not a fair evaluation, I’m his grandpa,he’s 6’1 185 runs a tic under 7.0 hit .381 and stroke out 62 in 50 innings playing in a tough conference.3.9 gpa takes after his grandma.Been in a locker room since https://t.co/LpqXXX3Xac first . 2-way player he can play at a high level .

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘27 1B/LHP Hudson Hardesty (@LionBaseball)

One of the top uncommitted two-way players in the state showed out in both sides of the ball in this.

The LHH collected two hits including a double.

On the mound tossed 5 inn allowing just 2 ER on 4 H 2 BB while punching out 9.

FB: 84-87
CB: 70-72
CH: -75-77

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Love this swing https://t.co/TGN1Bfw40L

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Thank you Chesty Lion family for thinking of some old guy .

[Lora Wedd Hardesty @lora_wedd]

Pretty Special night when your grandpa gets to throw you the first pitch. #chestylions @HHardesty123 @DirkWedd

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Mac , great pictures , you do such a wonderful job of promoting all HS athletics in the area. We are lucky to have you . I need to improve my video game, out of focus and shaking to often. Ha

[Mac Moore @bigmac_nocheez]

Here's a common sight at Lawrence High baseball games in recent years:

Hudson Hardesty goes up to the plate. Then his grandfather, Dirk Wedd, pops up with his phone to record a video of the at-bat.

Generational pride amongst these Chesty Lions.

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

So very blessed that our two grandsons get the opportunity to be part of such a storied tradition. Whether they help to add to the 26 State Championships, the experience will make them better young men .

[Lora Wedd Hardesty @lora_wedd]

Excited that these boys get to be Chesty Lions for two years. #chestylionssincebirth #brothers❤️🖤 🥹 @HHardesty123

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Love watching him play , learning how tough this game is . Growing both physically and mentally right before our eyes .

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

‘27 | 1B Hudson Hardesty (Lawrence)

The polished left-handed hitter with sneaky juice delivered two hits in this one.

#PBFG25 @HHardesty123

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

I wouldn’t change anything about my coaching career but being a grandpa and watching our grandkids succeed is so special.

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Take advantage of every opportunity, take nothing for granted. Roll up your sleeves and keep working . Congrats

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 ✅

1B Hudson Hardesty (Lawrence) is locked to represent Team Kansas at the 2025 @prepbaseball Future Games! #PBFG25

👤: https://t.co/LAPH8EaGDy // @HHardesty123

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Keep working , good things will come .

[Prep Baseball Kansas @PrepBaseballKS]

𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
'27 | 1B/LHP | Hudson Hardesty (Lawrence)

Quickly emerging as one of the top left-handed bats in the region as he continues to add strength and athleticism.

+ 98 max Exit Velocity
+ 93.5 avg. Exit Velocity

👤: https://t.co/H44K6gL1JF // @HHardesty123

[LHS Baseball @LionBaseball]

Congrats to Hudson Hardesty tonight on a great game all around! No hitter on the mound and 2-3 at the plate! This young man has done nothing but work to perfect his craft. Hard work always pays off. We are proud of you Huddy!!

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

I’ve,been blessed with many awards as a coach and player , but this one with my wife Junior means the most . Lawrence High has meant so much to both of us . We had our first date there in 1970 and 54 yrs later we get to celebrate again . That’s a special place,

[The Lawrence Times @LawrenceKSTimes]

Five Chesty Lions will be inducted into the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor in October, the organization has announced.
https://t.co/0STpMjRvgg

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

I’ve spent my whole life with a scoreboard in the end zone or in the outfield. My 15yr old grandson has been in a locker room since birth he knows about competing with your team.Fla Burn coach congratulated him on a “gutty”pitching performance in E CobbPGWS growing up too fast🥲

[Beaver Baseball @PrattBaseball]

Officially can say with our new field complete…

WELCOME TO THE JUD

HOME OF THE BEAVERS 🦫🦫🦫

#ROLLDAMBLUE

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

I’ll never forget the evening you walked into our house and and announced “I’m going to be a coach”. Your mother cried for a week 😂. So very happy and proud you have found happiness and success.

[Journal-World HS @LJWpreps]

Sam Houston's baseball team has seniors who have played in three different conferences. Despite that, the Bearkats' offensive output has hit record highs for their program, with LHS and KU alumnus Shane Wedd coaching the offense.

https://t.co/kim4XLt4nM

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Great Day for the Wedd family . Lora won the Tireless Worker Award at BMMS plus Shane and Sam Houston St. had their 3rd Golden Spike Award Semifinalist in the past 4 yrs, Mom and Dad are so proud of you two. I told Mom it’s ok to brag once in a while.😂❤️

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

If the truth was known Coach Stoll did more coaching than I did those two seasons . Hard to coach from the parking lot , misunderstanding with a few umpires.😂

[LHS Baseball @LionBaseball]

In 1993-1994 I was an assistant coach for Coach Wedd. I had NO IDEA the impact he would have on my career and development as a coach. Love that he still has so much passion and love for this school, program and Chesty Lions!!! Love ya man! ❤️❤️
@DirkWedd

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

1982 Steve and Fayne Henson were hired at WSU.I was the off.Line coach and Steve coached the DLine.I had the pleasure to see daily how great of a coach he was even at 24-25 years old.We beat KU ,his DLine with Jumpy Geathers was a wrecking crew that day .I will miss my friend ❤️

[Taylor Braet @spedbraet]

💜 Dad!

[Dirk Wedd @DirkWedd]

Luckiest 72 yr old on this earth . Love my family and the players that I had the opportunity to coach . What a life .

[Lora Wedd Hardesty @lora_wedd]

Happy birthday to the absolute best dad, grandpa,hardesty uber driver and all the other hats he wears. We are so incredibly lucky to call him ours. #alwaysreadytohelp #lovedbymany❤️

[Lora Wedd Hardesty @lora_wedd]

Happy birthday to the absolute best dad, grandpa,hardesty uber driver and all the other hats he wears. We are so incredibly lucky to call him ours. #alwaysreadytohelp #lovedbymany❤️