Hank Clayman

south Charlotte panthers national black 28,rhs 28

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Here’s another look at Laith Abulatifa (‘28 NC) with a loud PS double to LF… @PG_Coastal @PG_Uncommitted #WWBA

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Zachary Taylor (‘28 NC) walks it off with a PS base knock to LF. Physical frame w/ explosive hands and feel for the barrel. @PG_Coastal @PG_Uncommitted #WWBA

[Panthers Baseball @PanthersProgram]

We think we know who he’s talking about 👀

[Owen Fox @owen_fox3]

Had a great game yesterday with @PanthersProgram at the PG WWBA. Threw 4 innings of relief striking out 9 only allowing one hit. While going 2-2 at the plate with a 2B and a 1B. @coachcaseyh @baseballcougs @VHurley18 @Trev0r8 @PG_Scouting

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

‘28 Jack Cunningham (NC) had a nice outing today, going 4 ip with only 3 hits allowed and striking out 6. Fastball got up to 89; mixed in a curve in the high 70’s. @PG_Coastal #WWBA

[Hank Clayman @HankC49774]

Not too bad for only three days in the tournament gotta be better at the plate tho. @VHurley18 @Trev0r8

[Gabe Deibler @GabeDeibler]

Gabe Deibler
2027 Reagan HS (NC) SS/2B
Uncommitted

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

‘28 Ashton Pittman (NC)- punched out 12 over 5 no-hit IP to get the #WWBA win. OF/LHP sat in the mid-80s w/ASR on FB, fading CH 78-80 & big CB 73-75. @PG_Coastal

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Antonio Estevez (‘28, NC) fires the hands thru and smacks this thru the left side for a knock. Compact swing w/ solid bat speed. Direct hand path. #WWBA @PG_Coastal

[Panthers Baseball @PanthersProgram]

2028 #16uWWBA Pitching Rotations ⬇️.

#SCPDUDES || #SCPTough

@PG_Scouting @PG_Tourney

[MLB @MLB]

GRAND SLAM
THIRD HOMER OF THE GAME

DANSBY SWANSON IS 🔥🔥🔥

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

'27 SS Gabe Deibler (NC) plates a run on a drive back thru the mid here. Qual B2B skills & has quick hds. @PG_Uncommitted #WWBA @PG_Coastal

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

2028 OF Alex Thomas (NC) rockets this one up the middle before coming around the bases and stealing home.

Does a nice job waiting on this outer half pitch and keeps his hands inside the ball well.

@PrepBaseballNC || @PanthersProgram

#16uNat26

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

‘27 C Hudson Tuttle (NC) lines this one into center for a base hit. Shortens up the process w/ 2K, solid barrel feel on display here. #WWBA @PG_Coastal #USCUpstate commit

[Owen Fox @owen_fox3]

Had a solid weekend with @PanthersProgram . Hitting .400 at the plate with 2 XBH’s, 9 Stolen Bases and 8 Runs Scored. Here is some swings @coachcaseyh @baseballcougs @VHurley18 @Trev0r8

[Hank Clayman @HankC49774]

Yessir bro

[Jermaine Curtis @JermaineCurtis]

When I was with the Cincinnati Reds, my mentor Barry Larkin came into town, and seen me at my worst.

Barry was a mentor of mine.

So naturally, I wanted to show him I could play.

Instead, I had one of the worst series of my career.

Game 1?

I struck out 5 times.

My first and only Golden Sombrero.

For those who don't know, that's what they call it when you strike out 5 times in a game.

The crazy thing is...

I was never really a strikeout hitter.

Game 2 wasn't much better.

I made contact, but I still felt off.

Before the final game of the series, Barry pulled me aside.

He looked at me and said:

"JC, what's going on?"

"You're not playing with a chip on your shoulder."

"Did you forget why you're out here?"

That question hit me.

Because honestly...

I had forgotten.

Baseball had become a routine.

A job.
A grind.

After our conversation, I went back to my locker and grabbed a piece of paper.

At the top, I wrote:

WHY?

Then I started writing.

-I want to provide for my family.
-I want to be successful.
-I want to prove people wrong.
-I want to make it.

The more I wrote...

The more I could feel something coming back.

The fire.
The hunger.
The purpose.

When I finished, I taped the paper inside my locker so I'd see it every day.

That night?

I hit two doubles in the gaps.

More importantly...

I felt like myself again.

So here's what I'd do tonight, if i wanted re-spark the prupose:

Grab a piece of paper and write:

"Why am I doing this?"

Or if you're a parent:

"Why are we doing this as a family?"

Write every reason you can think of.

Then put it somewhere you'll see it every day.

One thing baseball taught me:

When your purpose gets blurry, your performance usually follows.

Sometimes the answer isn't a new drill.

Sometimes it's remembering why you started.

Thank you for reading,
Jermaine Curtis

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[Dynamic Baseball @DynamicBaseball]

SCP 2027 #3 Carter Huff with a deep drive to CF
@SCPanthers_
#DBClemson

[Dynamic Baseball @DynamicBaseball]

SCP 2027 RHP #12 Ben Carter making the start with FB up to 85
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#DBClemson

[Prospect Select Scout @PSBaseballScout]

Owen Fox ('27, NC)⬇️

Athletic frame w/ coil and weight shift load. Quick hands fly through the zone w/ slight uphill bat path. Showcases his speed w/ aggressive base running, resulting in a hustle double.

#CarChamp | #Uncommitted | @owen_fox3 | @PanthersProgram

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