LHP free agent from Lindenhurst, Illinois
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DJ Snelten
6’7 260lb LHP
Fastball: 96-99mph, t100-102
Slider: 84-88
Changeup: 82-85
first half AAA (NYY), finished in American association and playoffs:
29.0ip/11hits/47K/18BB (OBA .112)/FPS 74.2%
Looking for an opportunity to compete in 2024
@FlatgroundApp
@PitchingNinja
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Incredibly excited to say that I’m continuing my career with @RaysBaseball !! First, special shoutouts to @primeathletics1 for always supporting me, @SanzeriBaseball for helping me w/ leg mechanics, @PitchingNinja for helping me be seen again, my family & Lexi for supporting me!
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It’s crazy how much your life can change in a single year, so cool to see this tweet from @PitchingNinja !! taking 15 credits last semester and working 20-25 hours a week while training to pitching in games again... feeling truly blessed. 🙏🏽
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officially signed with the @cubs organization! Having an opportunity to play for the cubs has always been a dream of mine since I was a kid going to Wrigley Field every summer since I can remember! Thanks to @RaysBaseball for an opportunity to compete this past season! #GoCubsGo
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Thank you @PavlovicNBCS for the well-written article. Appreciate the support and the write up! 🙏 Hopefully more to come soon.
Former Giants prospect D.J. Snelten is using social media to show off his increased velocity in hopes of making it back to the big leagues (via @PavlovicNBCS)
bit.ly/2qPHWQx
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not yet! Still waiting for an opportunity to get back out there, in the meantime getting ready for a bullpen this Friday. Looking at buying a new pitching ninja shirt, which one do you think has 100 in it? 👀
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Rob Friedman, better known as @PitchingNinja , is now one of the most popular presences on Twitter in the baseball community, and I still believe he’s underrated. I couldn’t be more appreciative of what he’s done and can’t think him enough for everything he does for baseball!
Today's Great Read:
@PitchingNinja's mesmerizing pitching videos have earned him the social media following of a major league superstar and deals with ESPN and MLB. But the Georgia-based lawyer insists this is just a hobby. nyti.ms/3qCoDDj
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Thankful for every opportunity I have in this game, yesterday didn’t go the way I wanted but it’s time to get back to what got me here! 💪🏻
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@FlatgroundApp experiment #2... hey @PitchingNinja what would happen if we took a HS kid throwing 94-96 with advanced feel for off speed and put a pitching ninja shirt on him? 🤔
Ben Wiegman
HS Class of 2020
6’4” 220 lbs
FB 94-96
For more information contact benw1454@icloud.com
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Big bullpen tomorrow, looking to dig deep and get after it on the rapsodo - @PitchingNinja any thoughts on what the right choice is here? 👀
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I couldn’t be more grateful to the San… instagram.com/p/BjnNV8YnCiV/…
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@FlatgroundApp update on the 50% more filth while wearing a @PitchingNinja shirt experiment...not sure on filth but a new PR is pretty cool too? 👀🤷🏼♂️ love the new shirt!
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Better believe it is! I mean, I’d say a good 3-4mph 😂 now we gotta see next week how it affects the spin rate. Praying for low or the same 👀
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Just getting ready and letting a few fly for the @TheChicagoDogs this upcoming May! Feeling ready to get back out there on the dirt and pitch again. 🙌🏼 #LHP #pitching #lefthanded #chicagodogs #prime #primeathletics @primeathletics1 @FlatgroundApp
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@PitchingNinja @FlatgroundApp I see that @benwiegman touched 98 today. Keeps climbing, but imagine next week when he doesn’t forget to put his Pitching Ninja shirt on 😂
2020 High School grad @benwiegman making it look easy #MLBDraft @PerfectGameUSA @PGPatrickEbert @NathanRode @SeanDuncan729 @PGAndyFord @FlatgroundApp
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Once again @tomhousesports proving why he’s been a favorite of mine to follow since I was 7.
Surround yourself with people who encourage you to try new things, fail, learn from those failures, succeed and repeat!
Been getting tagged in a lot of “this coach/program produced this player” tweets.
No one coach or program produces a great athlete. The great athletes produce themselves with the help of a bunch of people.
The greats pursue knowledge, then apply what works for themselves.
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Incredibly proud to be part of such a first-class organization. Well done 👏🏼
Following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, we have engaged in conversations with community leaders and our Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
The Rays and Rowdies are issuing the following statement:
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Thank you @neilsolondz for the great feature! Beyond excited to start games here in a Rays uniform next week! 🙏🏽
A willingness to improve can lead the way to opportunity. It's just part of the story of how @DJSnelten ended up in #Rays camp, that and some help from @PitchingNinja & @SanzeriBaseball Learn more in our latest feature:
raysradio.mlblogs.com/gettin…
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@thepainguy this is my first time coming across this page. After a hard 5 seconds of reading this tweet and contemplating why ANYBODY would be this disrespectful, I can’t help but wonder if you even considered that he had family and loved ones? This is shameful. Reconsider this.
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for those interested, my contact information is dj.snelten@yahoo.com and I would be happy to provide additional footage, data and have any discussions needed
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Can’t wait for the season to get started. 2018 is going to be an exciting year, I can feel it.… instagram.com/p/BguGfVDBRMe/
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Couldn’t be more excited for games to start tomorrow! #ST18 #springtraining #giants… instagram.com/p/Bfg8B0Bhhub/
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I wanted to take a minute to thank everybody who has been with me along the… instagram.com/p/BiP3FPLH0-V/…
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It’s amazing how much you’ve helped players like myself accomplish in ONE year. I couldn’t be more grateful for you sharing my content and helping me be seen - thank you from all of us who have been given another chance because of you! @PitchingNinja @FlatgroundApp
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A year ago, I was living at my dads house with alexandr.schaefer and gator playing independent baseball paying more money to commute on I-94 than I was actually making.
Since then I have studied to get my… instagram.com/p/CBi8KCVgnke/…
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With spring training coming to a close, I couldn’t be more excited to start the season up in… instagram.com/p/Bg4bbr3BH8D/
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Also a huge shout out to @OctagonBaseball for being a big part of the process and always helping me through my journey!
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Thanks for having me on 🔥🤙🏼
Just Rippin’ - Episode 2 W/ @DJSnelten
Really fun conversation with DJ. We dive into a bunch of fun topics about playing, coaching and some of the crossover between the two
He’s got some great insight and perspective for all levels of the game, so give it a listen!
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Excited for all the new information and drills coming from @SanzeriBaseball as well as working with John at @primeathletics1 , these guys know their stuff! Shout out to @pitch2pitch for helping and giving me a place to get better in the off-season! 🙏
DJ Snelten sitting 95-96 in his 2nd bullpen of the offseason.
We’ve worked hard to fix his hip internal rotation & load phase. Thank you to @primeathletics1 for making these concepts stick.
DJ has MLB experience. He’ll touch triple digits soon.
6’7, 235lbs
@FlatgroundApp
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Let’s go @SanzeriBaseball , time to start building from the ground up. 💪🏼
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Enjoy every second you get to play this game… instagram.com/p/BjVsO8Znu5k/…
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Atta boy @danmotl9 Motl, making the gopher family proud!
Congrats to @danmotl9 on being selected to his 1st All Star Team 🌟 #CityOfBaseball
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Wishing everybody a safe and happy New Years, it’s amazing how many things can change in just one year!
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Meanwhile I can’t finish spaghetti at dinner without spilling a little marinara sauce on my own shirt...
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@Pitchingninja I strongly recommend using "Seventh Generation" laundry detergent (lavender if you can find it)... great smells = higher velo. Hope this helps 😂
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I signed for the 2023 season in August of 2022, hadn’t played since 2019 and had a rough first half of the season! But found another opportunity in the AA, which is the stat line I shared once I made an adjustment on the mound and cut my walks in half
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Games can’t start up soon enough, let’s get it goin! 👊🏼 #raysup #rays #Tampa #portcharlotte #ST2020 #Springtraining #baseball #pitching #letthegamesbegin instagram.com/p/B8uANNkFFP3/…
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Thank you! You were a huge help in this process and I’m extremely grateful for you being a part of this process! Always gonna be a big supporter of @FlatgroundApp !
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Pitchers who obsess over the process, rather than live and die on each outing. They understand the season is long and if they continue to trust the process their chances of success are much higher
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I’ll always remember this moment dearly. 😂 @Ballystar99
This marks my 2nd spring training as a has been. This video shows what I really miss about baseball. @bustedcoverage @IntentionalTalk @ChrisRose @KMillar15
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Love this, there’s been a huge step in knowledge of biomechanics in the game today but a lack of conveying the message efficiently to players. Coaching is a language, not a textbook!
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Extremely excited to be continuing my education back where it all started! As I continue to chase the dream of playing baseball, something in the back of my mind had been telling me to always prepare for the next… instagram.com/p/B1ozOuglHyw/…
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When you’re digging through yearbook photos and you see how far you’ve come since then #lakes… instagram.com/p/BdBViy5h88B/
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Not trying to win this, just want the word to get out there! 🙏🏽
🔥Pocket Radar Giveaway🔥
In honor of pitchers who've earned PRO deals after posting on FlatGround using a Pocket Radar, we're giving away a @pocketradar Smart Coach!
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Must RT this AND follow @FlatgroundApp
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Feels good to get back on the mound again after becoming a free agent 🙏🏼⚾️ @primeathletics1 #freeagent #LHP #grindtilyouresigned #pitching #baseball #lefty #lefthanded @ Prime Athletics instagram.com/p/Bv2Hp0ulG4P/…
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No kidding, kudos to him haha just a humbling reminder there’s always someone bigger, younger and throwing harder than you at any time... unless you’re @Luke_L23 🤷♂️
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It’s a thing of beauty when plans start to come together and take shape. 🙌🏻 couple days out… instagram.com/p/BgShsz3nVAQ/
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Long time coming, nobody deserves to be in the 90 club more than @drew_austin45 ... incredibly proud of you buddy, let's keep working and see what you can do when we're home for christmas break!
If you look up perseverance in the dictionary this mans picture will be next to it. Started at 60 mph. Fought through multiple injuries and more set backs than any player I’ve ever had. He just keeps marching forward. 90 mph turn n burn, 84-85 flat ground. @drew_austin45
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94.4 in early December…. Dude is going to be a problem next spring 😤🔥
It’s been fun to start putting all the pieces together. New lifetime PR of 94.4 mph, couldn’t be more excited to see where we’re at this upcoming season🔥@primeathletics1 @FlatgroundApp @NIU_Baseball @PBRIllinois @ACHSBaseball1 @PumaAcademy_
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What an experience it’s been building a guitar! Finally strung up, all that’s left is to fine… instagram.com/p/Be_C2VmB5kA/
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Seeing this tweet just made my day, as a self-proclaimed baseball academic I’m a huge fan of everything you do!
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Had sweet tea for the first time in my life yesterday, I think it's time I stop living under a rock...
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Class of 2037 Knox snelten, highly projectable frame LHP pitching with intent, DM @primeathletics1 with any inquiries
Saturday night weighted ball program in full effect. Grunting and chucking. #roadto100 #southpaw #gruntandchuck
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When you’re too lazy to walk 10 minutes to the field from your apartment, buy a scooter 😂 #lazy… instagram.com/p/Bh9vYI-Hf4P/
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Through the greatest and worst times of your life, always remember that… instagram.com/p/BiXhYCmHfcv/…
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Stay strong, @GopherBaseball ... thinking about you guys, keep pushing forward through these difficult times!
Although this was not how we envisioned our 2020 campaign ending, some things are bigger than sports. Thank you for supporting us this year, #Gophers. 〽️⚾
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Happy national sibling day, showing some love to the best brother anyone could ask for. Thanks… instagram.com/p/BhZoqJBHsqI/
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New power supply and pedals came in! Had to take it all for a new spin and pleasantly surprised… instagram.com/p/Bdk-znhhcAn/
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I’m pretty sure she already has a better signature than I do 😅. 📸credit:… instagram.com/p/BiSBC3BHHpQ/…
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Let’s keep it goin 🌭🌭
Do you believe...DOGS WIN! Playoffs continue at Impact Field on Wednesday, 9/13, at 6:30pm. Don't miss the magic.
🎟 bit.ly/3Zikh7m
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Live jam acoustic sessions are the best sessions #acoustic #livemusic #taylor #jamsession… instagram.com/p/Bd59GCgBPAb/
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What a fun summer, loved spending time with the Dogs! if you haven't checked out Impact Field you need to!
We are the Chicago Dogs, and this is what we do.
#TakeABite
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@esim3400 your roommate can’t even get a tag in this?? Brutal!! You should tell people the next true story of how you lost a bicep measuring contest to a relief pitcher and got busted doing chair dips in the locker room during the entire game 😏
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Wise words from @tonykemp , love the learning mentality 🙏🏽
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Happy Mother’s Day to hands down the best mom that anybody could ask… instagram.com/p/BiurGeRHt03/…
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It’s amazing what steel wool and a few coats of satin finish can do to make a sunburst come… instagram.com/p/BdvfPOZhsxO/
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Some people climb mountains to chase their dreams. #camelback #ST2018 #hiking #scottsdale… instagram.com/p/BeEzKS3BwbC/
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Recently I’ve had the pleasure of testing the PitchLogic made by F5 Sports and I really wanted to put this tool to the test before I made a post and I’m really glad I did!
For anybody who has been following the… instagram.com/p/CBJWWhTlqmN/…
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Remember when the first snow of the year was thought of as a potential snow day and not a driving hassle? 😒
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When you’re pitching in game, but see the hotdog vendor dealing out a 2 for 1 special on… instagram.com/p/BhXWrvNnw1j/
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No words have ever been more accurate right now than the ones John Anderson gave to us in this clip. Blessed to have played for him back in 2011-2013, and even more blessed to have had more opportunities to learn from him this previous fall semester!
Coach John Anderson of the Minnesota Golden Gophers on the importance of not letting sports or your performance define who you are as a person...
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I was thinking rock the hoodie to the facility, stretch and get loose in it and when it’s time to go, go to the red shirt? Especially if it helps with analytics? 👀
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My gps just told me to make a turn on exit 47, “just past the Starbucks”... what a time to be alive.
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Couldn’t be more excited to start the grind again here in 2018 with the Sacramento River cats!… instagram.com/p/BhNZiyRh27p/
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Big time numbers 👀 @primeathletics1
Some fireworks here at The MAX as RHP Derek Jahn (Warren Township, 2023) comes out hot, sitting 90-92 with the FB throughout. Premium arm strength and confidence on the hill, a high-follow prospect in Illinois 23’ class.
#UCShowcaseIL | @ShooterHunt
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