Kirk

Christ follower, husband, father, sports nut.

[San Diego Padres @Padres]

Jase Bowen with his first Major League home run!

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

Would like to see more of this

[Coach Swit @CoachSwit]

16U Tournament, Umpire tired of noise calls the game…

[Prep Baseball Ohio @PrepBaseballOH]

2028 LHP Bryce Besgrove
Oregon Clay

The lefty comes into relief for Team Ohio

Moves well downhill with a over the top arm slot

FB: 85-88
SL: 72-75
CH: 78-81
CB: 70-72

#PBFG26 | @BryceBesgrove44

[Motor City Hit Dogs National @HitDogsHammond]

@BryceBesgrove44 will have a bunch of options 8/1. I’ve received so many calls and texts about him. Outstanding talent. Ultimate competitor. Never gets rattled.

[Coach Pete Whitmer @_CoachPeteW]

Quick Look from CF at the Nations 20th ranked prospect 🇺🇸

2028 RHP @L_Echelberry5 showed off an elite arsenal in a weather shortened outing 🌧️

Pitched w/ a purpose, filled all 4 quadrants w/ a lively FB. Flashed a promising CH to a lineup littered w/ LHH 👍

@weldyprep
@PrepBaseballOH
@ShooterHunt

#PBFG26

[John LeFevre @JohnLeFevre]

Here's a complete Father's Day gift guide:

1: Nothing

Because gifts are for women and children.

[Cooper Trinkle @CTrinkle23]

‘28 Bryce Besgrove (OH, @BryceBesgrove44)

FB: 86-88 T 89 (17+ vert w/ hvy cut)
CH: 80-81 (0-3 vert; 18-21 HZ, 12-1400)
CB: 72-74

6’0 195. 👍 FB/CH combo that helped him rack up 10 K’s in 4 frames. Worked fast & attacked. 70% strikes.

#MPL26 || @PrepBaseballOH || @weldyprep

[Dave Cobb @DadCobb]

Closer look at QB1 aka '28 3B/RHP Landon Echelberry @L_Echelberry5

⛽️ 4.0 IP 3 H 1 ER 9 Ks 🔥 🔥
Topped at 95 w the FB

@Bullpenevents @CTrinkle23 @official_hitdog @baseballcrazy00 @PrepBaseballIN @HitDogsHammond @PrepBaseballOH @weldyprep

[Motor City Hit Dogs National @HitDogsHammond]

As advertised! T95FB!!! @official_hitdog @ZWeatherford55 @DanValerio3 @coachbakich @avrabes @rmung3 @stevesabins @weldyprep @PrepBaseballOH

[Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage @PrepBaseINScout]

‘28 C Brannan Vargas (@brannan_vargas) (OH)

6-2, 215 LBS, strong athletic build. Ranked 38th in OH. Balanced, athletic setup. Connected through the swing.

Goes opposite field here for a 2-RBI 2B. 94 EV👇

@PrepBaseballOH
#MPL26

[Cooper Trinkle @CTrinkle23]

‘28 RHP Landon Echelberry (OH, @L_Echelberry5)

FB: 90-93 T 95 🔥
SL/CB: 79-83 (S/Ms, bite, 👍👍)
CH: 82-83

6’2” 215. Gifted athleticism; varied slots to create different shapes. Punched 9 in 4.

No. 3️⃣ RHP in the 🇺🇸

#MPL26 || @ShooterHunt || @weldyprep

[Maumee Bay Turf @maumeebayturf]

Meaningful project with Clay Baseball & Oregon Rec Dept.

✔️ Expanded dugout slab +7’
✔️ Added channel drains (home dugout)
✔️ Custom steel rail w/ laser-cut tribute to 1979 AAA State Champs
✔️ New padding
✔️ Renovated dual bullpens (baseball)

➡️ Dual bullpens coming soon for Clay Lady Eagles softball

@ocssuccess @claysoftball @claybaseball16

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

@barstoolsports Wow

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

@lawyer_memes Hmm

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

Waited all that time to swing and miss!

[Ian Browne @IanMBrowne]

Today was an exciting day. I mailed my Hall of Fame vote to Cooperstown. I'm a first time voter but a long time (24 years) beat writer. This is an honor.

[Schaumburg Boomers @boomersbaseball]

‼️ SIGNING ALERT ‼️

The Boomers have signed Myles Beale for the 2026 season!

Welcome to Schaumburg!
👉 https://t.co/uMUAxTsrR4

#boomercountry All signing posts are presented by @aapstaff.

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

Has an interim HC ever been fired before in season? @Giants asking for a friend

[Dudes Posting Their W’s @DudespostingWs]

Controversial take: Brisket should be the meat of Thanksgiving, not Turkey.

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

@biggerthanball_ Drew Allar of the South

[Kirk @kirkfortier]

I have no idea what happened nor am I reading this, but the headline made me think perfect, bring NIL to HS sports…..🤯

[WOSN Sports @WOSNScores]

OFFICIAL: Ironton has announced via press release that their football team will not take part in the 2025 State Playoffs due to recruiting violations.