Matt Ford

[LHS-Baseball @PokesBaseball]

Second of 2 2-run bombs by @bradenford_12 which tied game in 7th at Justin Siena. Merf closed out the comeback with 2 2/3 scoreless. 8-6 Win! On to NCS Semifinals….Wednesday 5/27

[NorCalU @NorCalU1]

Braden Ford and Diego Delventhal are special. These guys have been with us since eighth grade and both have developed and matured and will be playing in college next year. Most importantly, they are just great young men and has been a pleasure being around them. Always enjoy the Wednesday night workouts at the local park in Livermore with these guys.

[NorCalU @NorCalU1]

I’ve said it before, when coaches say they don’t have favorites they are lying. @NorCalBaseball ‘26 @bradenford_12 is special to us/me been with us since eighth grade and came up as a catcher. Figured out about 18 months ago that he was special on the mound. He went through it being shut down for a good 6 to 8 months and came back super strong and will be attending UC Santa Barbara next year. It’s a great story, it’s a great family, we will be friends with them for a long time.

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@NorCalU1 @NorCalBaseball @bradenford_12 Thank you very much Rob. Your support and guidance with @NorCalBaseball has been an integral part of the development process and transition to the next level. We appreciate everything you do for your players, but most importantly, we are thankful for your friendship

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@NorCalU1 Stay safe! 😬🤣

[Braden Ford @bradenford_12]

I’m excited to announce my commitment to UC Santa Barbara. I want to thank my parents, family, coaches, and friends who have helped and supported me along the way. I would also like to thank the UCSB staff for this opportunity. Go Chos!

[Coach Gatehouse, M.A. @coachgatehouse]

Love this kid. Can’t wait to see the rest of the season and where he ends up!

[NorCalU @NorCalU1]

@NorCalBaseball ‘26 @bradenford_12 is really starting to hit his stride after missing the summer and the fall. Up to 91 today with a very sharp breaking ball that has a lot of upside. Great competitor with a high ceiling and will definitely make a good program even better.

[Pitcher DIGS @DigsPitcher]

CA North Coast Section ⚾️ Returning WAR Leaders

@DLSBaseball stars all over the top of the rankings, including ace Graham Schlicht & top #MLBDraft prospect Tyler Spangler. @bradenford_12 & @GavinRestad enter as the top ranked two-way players for the section.

[PREP BASEBALL CALIFORNIA @PrepBaseballCA]

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬

Previewing this year’s Livermore group, coming off a 15-win season bringing strong pitching and middle-of-the-order power. Read more about the Cowboys, below.👇

🔗 https://t.co/Gqjl0jcRRg | @PokesBaseball

[UC Santa Barbara Baseball @UCSB_Baseball]

𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓪 𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓫𝓪𝓻𝓪, 𝓗𝓾𝓭𝓼𝓸𝓷!

Catcher Hudson Flora from Pleasanton is coming to the beach next fall to support the Gauchos behind the plate💪

#GoChos

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@Illingworth_55 @Coach_Snelling @CoachFunk55 @CoachVazquezBC @Coach_Hays2 Congrats Braden!!

[Coach Gatehouse, M.A. @coachgatehouse]

Would love to speak to anyone about Braden! High-character kid who was up to 91 in the spring. Excited to see what senior year looks like!

@bradenford_12

[Shawn McHugh @Qs_keepers10]

We got a guy😎😎😎 This kid is electric.

[PREP BASEBALL CALIFORNIA @PrepBaseballCA]

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝟭𝟬 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱: 𝗥𝗛𝗣

At the end of August, we released our updated 2026 rankings. With many prospects still uncommitted, here’s a look at the top -🔟 uncommitted right-handed pitchers in the state. Full story below.👇

🔗: https://t.co/qwRTeN9Im0

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@GriffinVorhaus Congrats Griff!

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Every single parent should read this story. It’s terrifying, incredibly important and handled with exceptional humanity by @DanWetzel.

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@KadeRob11 @NorCalU1 @AVHS_Baseball @djmarkymark24 @ucdavisbaseball Congrats Kade!

[NorCalU @NorCalU1]

Congrats to @Qs_keepers10 for taking the liberty high school varsity job. Great baseball guy brings experience, coaching, and energy. @JBRhodesIII i’m assuming will be back. Brings a lot of knowledge and intangibles to the table. Replacing an excellent coach.

[Matt Ford @m_ford643]

@SilvaAri26 @HawaiianScout @coachferg @_seanisaac @TBuckLMU Congrats Ari!