Josh_Gerken21

PHHS ‘21 3 sport athlete ⚾️🏋🏻‍♂️🏃 3.9 GPA Gannon University commit ‘25

[Gannon Baseball @GannonBaseball]

LHP Eric Sapp earns PSAC West Pitcher if the week! Sapp has now thrown THREE complete game shut outs IN A ROW. FIFTEEN Lakers went down on strikes Saturday in our 1-0 win. His line on the day:
7ip 2h 0r 2bb 15k
#GUICE

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Our Saturday crew had some special volunteer clinicians this morning. Big thanks to @GannonBaseball freshman @gerken21, @chat_baseball freshman @ant_3524 & @Queens_Baseball RS junior @tjacobson1212 for working with our community's youth! @baseball_ph @DiceSports #GrowTheSport

[Josh_Gerken21 @gerken21]

@jakeaweno @GannonBaseball @Go_Team_AA @ThePrecisionWay Someone get this man a sword 🗡

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Another one...

@ant_3524 @baseball_ph @chat_baseball

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Great day today! Started with an impressive tour of @mountunion.

Finished with two wins over quality opponents at @PBROhioScout @965MCTourneys Autumn Scout Series.

Really appreciate @Dougie0045 for coordinating an amazing day!

@umubaseball
#OpeningDoors #NextStep

[Josh_Gerken21 @gerken21]

Nothing like @GannonBaseball Family Dinner after practice💪💪

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Duston Strom (P/IF)
Class of 2022 - #uncommitted
H/WT: 6’3 160

Duston had another strong performance this weekend on the bump. Final stat line:

5 IP, 7 K, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB

Has been gunned up to 85 mph on the mound.

@FlatgroundApp

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Duston Strom (P/IF) - Class of 2022
6’3 160
#uncommitted

FB: 82-84 T:85
CB/SL: 73-76
CH: 72-74

A new addition to our program (but longtime @PittsburghRBI member) Duston is credentialed (2-time 5A 1st team all section) and projectable. One of McKeesport’s best!

@FlatgroundApp

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Brandon Mcclain-Banks (IF - 2023 - #uncommitted) showed really well yesterday with the Allegheny Pirates at the @Pitt_BASE team camp going 3-4, 3 RBI, & 3 SB with his usual strong defense at SS & 3rd base.

@BBREEZY1206 @PGHCityLeague @FlatgroundBats

https://t.co/2Riw4jY1P7

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Our guys had a great time serving as coaches for the Homestead Grays in the Josh Gibson 12U Negro Leagues Classic!

Looking forward to championship day tomorrow!

#NegroLeagues #GrowtheGame #giveback

@LuisMarquez_ @TwiggMichael17
@_cspearman @diegoGPV2004 @K_Rackkz @rpeytonford

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Very excited to work with @PBRPennsylvania to provide this amazing opportunity to showcase our student-athletes this fall! #OnTheRadar #ScoutDay

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Our underclass pitchers performed well at the @AndersonMonarch Diamonds in the Rough Showcase!

@LuisMarquez_ @Trey2Morris @mcubed_22 @SchulzIseia @TwiggMichael17 @KeelanStewart7

For more info on all of our players ➡️ https://t.co/zYdJFQPYb0

@FlatgroundApp

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Brandon Mcclain-Banks (IF - 2023) representing Pittsburgh Hardball and @PittsburghRBI well at the @MLBDevelops Hank Aaron Invitational!

@BBREEZY1206 @PGHCityLeague @BucsCommunity

https://t.co/2Riw4jY1P7

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Cam Colwell (C/UTL)
Class of 2021

Cam threw out 3 more runners today putting him at an unheard of 72% Caught Stealing % (18 of 25 runners thrown out). The @SHGriffBaseball commit has been our defensive MVP this summer locking down the run game behind the dish.

@CameronColwell3

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

“Recognize how every moment of our journey is an important part of the growth of our soul.” – Muhammad Ali

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Josh Gerken (IF)
Class of 2021

Josh dominated in the Beast of the East Tournament this weekend hitting .667 with 4 HR’s, 4 2B’s a triple and 15 RBI across 6 games.

The @GannonBaseball commit continues to impress at the plate every weekend!

@gerken21 @baseball_ph

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Great game today capped off with a grandslam by Robert Phelps (IF - Class of 2022) to break the tie and catapult our 18U team into the semi-finals of the @726Sports Columbus Classic!

@robby_bob_24 @OleMissBSB

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

Josh Gerken (IF)
Class of 2021
@GannonBaseball commit

Josh crushed a line drive HR well over the 370 foot fence in left center to kick off our scoring in the @965MCTourneys today.

@gerken21

[Pittsburgh Hardball Academy @PGH_Hardball]

First 2021 18U tournament ✅
First championship ✅

Finished as co-champions of the @AtlanticCoastBB Battle on the Border with @OHIOGLACIERSBSB. Unfortunately, weather cut the championship game short.

Team stat line:
• 4-0
• #1 Seed
• 32 runs scored
• 3 runs allowed

[Josh_Gerken21 @gerken21]

Senior night!!
Ended the season with a 3-run-home-run to break the tie
@baseball_ph
@PGH_Hardball
@GannonBaseball