Jason Smith

Owner/operator-Advanced Electrical Rebuilders, Varsity Head Coach-Grand Ledge High School Baseball @BASEBALLGL

[Jacob Turner @TheJacobTurner]

A PARENT’S JOURNEY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS:

Age 5: “He’s got a cannon.”
Age 6: “He’s the fastest kid out there. Coach said so.”
Age 7: “Rec ball isn’t challenging him anymore.”
Age 8: “We tried out for select. Obviously made it.”
Age 9: “$2,800 for the season. Plus uniforms. Plus tournaments. Plus hotels.”
Age 10: “Cooperstown is basically a family vacation, right?”
Age 11: “He needs a hitting guy. And a pitching guy. And probably a mental performance coach.”
Age 12: “I’m not a crazy sports parent. The OTHER parents are crazy.”
Age 13: “We changed schools. For academics. (And also baseball.)”
Age 14: “Showcases are a requirement at this age.”
Age 15: “Ya his ranking just ticked up. We’re cooking.”
Age 16: “He just needs to get seen by the right school.”
Age 17: “The D1 schools want him to walk on. He’ll earn a spot by sophomore year.”
Age 18: “Okay, D2 is actually really competitive.”
Age 19: “He’s redshirting. Strategic.”
Age 20: “He’s focusing on school now.”
Age 21: “You know what? He’s so much happier.”

Roughly 7% of high schoolers play in college.

About 1.5% of those get drafted.

Less than half of draftees ever play one day in the big leagues.

The odds of our kids going pro are somewhere between “struck by lightning” and “find a $100 in old shorts.”

I love youth sports (all my kids play a bunch of them) just keep a good perspective my friends. ✌️

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓. 𝐀. 𝐃𝐀𝐘. ⚾️

#RoadtoEL

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊-𝐎𝐅𝐅. 👊🏼 @tylerterranova4 hits @BMcDaniels2027 in to win it in extra innings!

[Troy Silva @TroyPSilva]

1 unselfish AB
can win a game

1 high baseball IQ play
can win a game

1 hustle play
can win a game

1 great base running read
can win a game

….And it could be early in the game!

If you REALLY want to win, dominating the “minor” details leads to “major” W’s!

#BaseballTruth

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Grand Ledge Baseball Alumni Day – Saturday, May 2nd. ⚾️
Join us as we host Battle Creek Lakeview & Williamston in a 3-team round robin and induct two GL legends into the Hall of Fame:
✅ Jacob Sanborn (’95)
✅ Dan Sanborn (’94)

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Step onto the course and back the squad ⛳️⚾️

The 2026 GL Baseball Golf Outing is set for May 17th — 9:00 AM shotgun start. Grab your squad and support the GL Bullpen Association with a full day of golf, food, and fun.

4-person scramble | $80 per player | $320 per team

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. ⚾️

When: Monday, April 20th
Game 1 @ 5:00 PM (Game 2 @ 7:00 PM)
Where: Jackson Field (Lugnuts Stadium)
Who: Grand Ledge vs Holt

Come on out, we’d love to have your support!

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭. ⚾️

🆚| Mason
📍| Mason High School
🕓| 4 PM ET (Double Header)

#RoadtoEL

[Gavin Wegenke @g_wegenke]

Fr Juco RHP/OF @Lansing_Stars

Spring season so far:
17.2 Innings
2-0
2.54 ERA
1.18 Whip
19 SO
.207 BA
75% Weak%

Hitting
.333 BA
.385 OBP

@CoachModaff @CoachCutter5 @FlatgroundApp

[Chapel Fowler @chapelfowler]

Clemson coach Erik Bakich elaborates on his plan to push back the start of college baseball season, which has regained traction nationally per @KendallRogers. Bakich: “We have 20 home games in February and March and 10 home games in April and May. It’s like, ‘What the hell?’”

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Finished up week 14 of strength training. The growth and improvements are evident in so many ways. Thanks to Wyatt Rush, for his leadership and organization of our strength and conditioning program. @wyattrush_6

[Coach Swit @CoachSwit]

High school coaches from the same school but different sports should work together. When they collaborate, athletes benefit by coordinated training, less burnout, support for multi-sport kids, and a stronger school culture. One team, one mission, helping every program succeed!

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Locked in.

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Week 4, Strength & Conditioning Schedule👇

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Putting in the work. 👀

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Fall baseball is over for most.
November-December-January can change the trajectory of your baseball career.
Commit yourself to heavy lifting-conditioning-caloric intake and outworking everyone in the country.
Lift like a linebacker.
Eat like a lineman.
Get strong.
Get really strong.
Get faster.
Get more athletic.
Turn yourself into an impact player.
It's up to you.
How relentless are you willing to be?
How much sweat and effort are you willing to invest?

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Little things make a big difference. Small habits lead to long-term success. Winners find ways to be valuable.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

[Grand Ledge Baseball @BASEBALLGL]

Offseason strength and conditioning program off to a great start. Boys are working hard!

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

🚨JUST IN: #NFL legend and ESPN host Pat McAfee posted a powerful message on the death of Charlie Kirk, calling it a massive tragedy.

“I’m not a political person but I am a proud American citizen and today was startling, saddening, and maddening all at the same time”

“Watching a man get hunted and slayed in broad daylight because of his opinions made me disgusted and devastated”

“2 kids lost a dad. a wife lost a husband. and societal discourse lost a voice. RIP Charlie. I send my prayers, thoughts, and love to his family and friends”

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

We're in this thing together.

#PMSLive