The original Motor City Hit Dogs
Rochester Hills, MI
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Son, there is nothing sweeter than the success that comes from hard work. To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. Congrats on your accomplishment and enjoy every moment of it. I luv you Brett and am extremely proud of you.
Huge congrats to Brett Leonard on his commitment to play 4 more years at EMU. All the hard work, sacrifice, dedication & commitment to perfecting your game has paid off. You absolutely have earned & deserved this honor. Enjoy your moment and we are excited to watch your journey.
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To all of my players, this is where countless hours of hard work, dedication, & persistence gets you! Hit Dog Nation wishes you nothing from the best @nplum11!
#NoGive #NextLevelDogs
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Can’t miss the moment to go watch Nick play. It’s been simply amazing to see everyone in our circle backing & rooting Nick on. The first night I had over 275 text messages and feel grateful for the support.
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‼️UPSET ALERT‼️
14u Scout puts away #7 ranked TBT Ballers in one heck of a pitchers dual!
The guys showed major grit & determination today. Couldn’t be more proud!
#DogsOnTop #NoGive
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I pull up & first pitch Brett takes 88mph deep!
No better Father’s Day gift! Thanks @brett_leonard2 !
#DogsOnTop #BeSeen
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Absolutely thrilled to bring our athletes top of the line equipment from Hammer Strength and Assault treadmills.
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MIC’D up with Motor City: Episode 1.
#DogsOnTop #NoGive
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Proud to say that our 14u National team is in the final 4 of the PBR Nationals in Lakepointe Georgia. 144 of the top teams & orgs here on display. I hear that our teams disappear after 13u, NAW, were just getting started!!!#train2developdogsontop
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It’s a great day to get better!! #HitDogNation⚾️
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What an excellent day for the program. Our entire catchers in the program get the opportunity to work with MLB Angels Harrison Wenson. Dude is an absolute BEAST!! NO COST to our players. What does your org offer? #train2develop
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Former Hit Dog @nplum11 with the oppo taco display at the plate in spring training!
So proud of you! Continue to work hard & give the game all you have!
#HitDogStrong #NoGive
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Wednesdays are ferda boys!! See you guys at camp!
#NoGive #TrainToDevelop
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What a great send off for Coach Mooney. For those who do not know Coach, he has been a mentor for our program. The man gave everything he had on the field for his team. His preparation is second to none. To win a National Championship in his last game as a youth Coach is nothing
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Stealing on @AnthonyElezaj ‘25 is not the brightest idea.
2.0-2.15 game pop and a complete field general. Can’t ask for more!
#BeSeen #DogsOnTop
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Jake Norton 2025 Hit Dog National Team (15u) showing why we believe he is one of the top MIF in the Midwest & arguably one of the top 15 in the country. Runs a 7.0/ plus arm & can pick it with the best. High motor that competes on every play. Big gym guy as well. #train2develop
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Scott Leonard of Sterling Heights Stevenson with an impressive outing against a tough Brother Rice team. Pounded the zone with good command. Went 2 complete innings, 1 Hit, & 2 K’s. Big things in store for this kid!
#BeSeen #HitDogStrong
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We are so stoked, we can't wait to see Nick in his next venture. It's go time, NO GIVE, let's get it!!! #coming4aspot
We have signed a one-year major league contract with outfielder Nick Plummer.
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❗️BIG NEWS❗️
OHIO, you have a state of the art 34,000 sq ft facility coming your way!!
- 12 hitting tunnels
- Full turf infield
- Every tunnel equipped with pitching machine
- 24/7 access
- Strength & Conditioning Training included
Come be apart of the best in the Midwest!
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Saturday’s are done right here at the Dog Pound #TrainDifferent #WhoHasItBetter⚾️
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Allow me to introduce our 2025/2026 National Leonard squad. Loaded with talented, ATHLETIC, blue collar type dudes. 3 committed and have many more high level guys. DM for info.
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Just a peek at the PG showcase at our Hit Dog facility powered by the CAGE!! This is how an event should be ran. Actually running 60’s, getting 15 minutes of GB’S, multiple on field swings, live AB’S, colleges in attendance getting an excellent REAL look at each player. #nofluff
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We have been together for 5 years with this team and it never gets dull coaching and watching them play. Even though we might not win every event these guys bring a lot of peace in my life. Just good dudes!!!
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Great having @23titanJoe & his respected program at Stevenson in the Dog Pound for their 2022 tryouts! Big things in store for this group.
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It’s no secret that athletes perform better when they are surrounded by a loose environment, where they can be themselves, & have fun.
We pride ourselves on structure & discipline but also letting kids be kids.
This program has a lot of success & we have fun doing it!
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We have Notre Dame, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh Pirate & New York Mets checking in at the Dog Pound!! It’s fun watching these guys put it in. Everything is done with purpose/intent!!#train2develop
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2025 Brett Leonard with an absolute laser beating the CF for a triple. Kid has an excellent feel to hit with big gap to gap power. Runs a 7.1/60, defends plus plus & can swipe bags with the best!! Young man is a ballplayer.
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Behind every dominant pitcher, there is a good catcher & Im lucky enough to have two!
Anthony Elezaj & Blake Herman. They both hustle, stick well, shut down the run game, block at an elite level, & man can they call a game!!
My field generals!
#DogsOnTop #BeSeen
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2026 gun slinger Ethan Armstrong gets the bump tomorrow in Marietta Georgia at Alpharetta High School. Ethan stock continues to rise as most colleges refer to him as “Special” talent. Arm is loose like an elephant trunk and runs it up to 90. #@GatorsBB
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What can’t this kid do??
Ethan Armstrong ‘26 Puts an absolute charge into this baseball for a GRAND SLAM!!
Corner shot, 330+, with wood!
@ArmstrongEA10
#PBR15uNat
@PhilKerberPBR @PBRGeorgia
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The bats are heating up here in Indy! Tyler Shubnell of 14u Terski with a gap shot triple to increase their lead to 6-1 before the rain delay.
#DogsOnTop #NoGive
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Huge congrats to our guy Colin Snyder & his family on his commitment to the respected Spring Arbor program!!! A lot of hours put in to make this moment happen. The real work starts now!
#NextLevelDogs #PlayForScholarships
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Proud of you son and I admire the amount of time and sacrifice you give to the sport you luv!!!#Nogivebutlerbulldog
#𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 🎟
- 2025 3B Scott Leonard
• Summer: Hit Dogs 16u National
• High School: @titan_baseball1
#BeSeen x #PBRFG23
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What an amazing run the last 2 weeks have been. I was privileged to coach the 15’s to the biggest Midwest event of the season and winning the SHIP only to follow that up with Coaching the 16s to Runner Up in the same event. Phenomenal athletes!! Well done gentleman.
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Jayce Dominique with a 1 out triple for Leonard 8u to extend the lead to 5-2 in the bottom of the 3rd.
#HitDogStrong #BeSeen #NoGive
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We have ourselves a Dog eat Dog semi final game here in Indy! Ohio Hit Dogs 10u Ooten Vs MC Hit Dogs 10u Leonard!
#DogEatDogWorld #DogsOnTop
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Our instructors lead by example!
Oh.. and they have fun doing it‼️
#TrainToDevelop⚾️
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Busy night here on the Westside! #TrainDifferentBeDifferent #HitDogNation
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Got the privilege to coach Jase for 5 years and what stood out to me from was his willingness to compete no matter the score. He made players better around him just by his “ALL OUT” every play mentality. A guy you will never forget and always talk to others about. @Jase_bowen32
Congratulations to Jase Bowen on being named to the South Atlantic League All-Star Team.
#LetsGoBucs
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Proud to say PG ranked our 12u team 9th Nationally. We played a ELITE schedule & had 5 season ending injuries throughout the season and still managed to place 5th in both the PG Worlds/Demarini World Series. Boys can flat out get it!!! 2021 is going to be bigger. #5 nationally
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Question answered... Can teams in the Midwest compete down South. LINE/6-0 and scored 54 runs & gave up 19. Proud of our team as we work our backsides off to compete at a high level. Development & culture off the charts!!! #whohasitbetter
Perfect Game Super Regional NIT 13u Champs!!! 🏆 They went 6-0 this weekend and won the championship 12-0. Way to work boys!! #motorcityhitdogs @MCHitDogs @KaidenKapa
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The BEST instructor!! This man is a alien when it comes to infield work!!!#X2EATMCDENTALMICHIGANORTHOPEDIC
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It is our trainers, coaches, & staff top priority to prepare our players to compete & play baseball at a high level! Structure, discipline, dedication, & hard work is the base foundation here at the Dog Pound!
#TrainDifferentBeDifferent #TrainToDevelop #DogsOnTop
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Wyatt Mosely ‘25 with an impressive outing.
S83-84 T86. Locating a 3 pitch combo effectively.
4.1IP, 3H, 4ks, 2ER against a talented Dirtbags team!
#DogsOnTop #BeSeen
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This one hits hard as well!! From that little boy at Jimmy John’s (11u) to the BIG MAN now one thing stood out, Isiah had greatness in him & he acted like it!! Congrats my man and to your family! Couldn’t be more proud man!!!@isiahdomey
l am blessed to announce that I have committed to further my academic and athletic career at Michigan State University. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.@MSUBaseball @BossJake @CoachBiesbrouck @baseballcrazy00 @HitDogsAcademy @A_Fields29
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16u @HitdogsOH2024 playing up in 18u & Scott Leonard ‘25 turns on 93mph FB for a rope to LF for a single.
Big ‘25 bat with solid tools defensively. The future is bright for this kid.
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One more level!!! No Give Nick, go get it!! #proud
#SGFCards fans sure had fun watching @nplum11's breakout season.
🔷 Club record 33-game on-base streak
🔷 3-HR game/walk-off
🔷 @Cardinals MiLB Player of the Month (July)
🔷 Double-A Central Player of the Week (7/12)
🔷 .283 AVG, .893 OPS, 34 XBH in 90 G
Now, off to Memphis! 👋
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Former high school teammates and friends, Plummer and Ruppenthal square off in a spring training game in Jupiter FL. Congrats to 2 former Hit Dogs
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Videographer/Coach Ivory walks away with some hardware before the tournament even starts!!
2022 10u @TravelballUSA Nationals Coaches Fungo Champion goes to @__mylesjordan !!
#DogsOnTop
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One of the most violent swings I’ve seen in the facility! All parts of the field with power. Colt also is a wall behind the plate and can pick it at 1b like no other. Safe to say @HitDogsHammond has a gem!!
#DevelopmentIsKey #HitDogStrong
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Hit Dog Saborn Campbell getting an AB here for Stanford. It’s fantastic to see the alumni dudes performing on such a prestigious stage!! #whohasitbetter
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More Hit Dog Championships!!
We Learn, we win, & we have fun!
#DogsOnTop #TheNewStandard #TheNewNorm
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RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE!! @RyanRumble3 is quick on his feet, extremely illusive & mobile in the infield, a plus arm, & can read hops like no other. Sterling Height Stevenson has some ‘25’s that can really play some ball! Be on the lookout this spring!
#HitDogStrong
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Hit Dogs would like to introduce our newest staff member Mario Camilletti. Beyond excited and super stoked to have him work with our players this off season. Our training and development just got even better. LGM and can’t wait to get after with you.#westayontop
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‘23 Dane Richards with a solid backside at bat. Versatile player. Ability to play infield & outfield. Smooth hands, plus arm, & works his butt off!
#HitDogStrong #DogsOnTop
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Can you feel him? He operates on different fuel!!! #hesbadman
Alex Mooney lives for this and we live for Alex Mooney.
😈 @aj_mooney2
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Big Mo let’s goooooo!! Power 5 guy heading to WVU, well done my friend!! Congrats to Jimmy & Jaime, proud parents!!#wegotdudes
I would like to thank my family & all of my coaches especially @HitDogsAcademy for helping me get where I am today. I also want to thank the entire West Virginia baseball coaching staff for believing in me. With that being said, I am committing to West Virginia University #WVU
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Ohio, we’re coming & we’re coming strong!!
- 34,000 sq ft facility
- fully turfed
- 12 hitting tunnels
- Every tunnel equipped with pitching machine
- 24/7 access
- Strength & Conditioning Training included (no cost)
We train to develop!!
#BestInTheMidwest #HitDogStrong
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Just sayin, could be the next 1st rd dude to come out of Michigan!!! Hit Dogs have been watching Mooney since he was 8u barreling balls. In the facility & on the field, always the best player.
Alex Mooney (2021 MI) continues to show his great feel for the barrel jumping on this fastball for a triple off the left center field wall #DukeBSB commit #PGDraft #WWBAWorlds
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Hit Dogs Ohio, say hello to your new home!!
Thank you to all of the families that took the time out to attend our facility open house.
#DogsOnTop #BestInTheMidwest
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This guy right here has come a long way! Tank comes in willingly everyday and works his butt off! Aggressive swing, good plate disciple, versatile in the infield, & can chuck it off the bump! This here is what we call a DUDE!!
@JoshLeo95517120
#HitDogNation #X2EAT
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Excellent event today at OU with all coaches on site 👀Thank you coaches for hosting us. Words of advice from coach Banfield, “we don’t teach effort”!! Coach Drew/Jordan thank you guys for your efforts, the day was phenomenal!! Solid talent on all sides. #@JCBanfield@drew_huard
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it showed again. We had 6 Hit Dog teams win the Championship at the USSSA Super Nit. Our teams went 37-3 for the weekend. Training tools and practice to develop formula works!!! We feel privileged & honored to be a HIT DOG!!! WELL DONE!!!
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This group is absolutely special!! When they all come together should be some fireworks 🎆 🎆 a lot of power 5’s in the roster.
Huge Congratulations to our 14u National Team on winning the PG Select 25 tournament at East Cobb Georgia! 2nd tournament win in a row against great comp! These guys played amazing outlasted East Cobb Orange, Artillery, GA Aces, Team Elite,East Cobb National.#NoGive #DogsOnTop
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Your a superstar!!! May today's success be the beginning of tomorrows achievements. A huge shoutout to the Campbell family. The Hit Dogs are extremely proud to have another player commit to such a prestigious College. You guys are paving the way for the future Dogs! Well earned!!
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We can't begin to thank all the COACHES involved in our program for giving your time. Without you, the organization simply can't flourish. Thanks to the parents who continually support and believe in our program. For many years, our training system has been proven and this week
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The Dogs sure did put on a show this past weekend in Indy at the Super Select!
Our 9u, 10u, 12u, & 13u all finished on top!
@baseballcrazy00 @Bullpenevents @MCHitDogs @OhioHitDogs @PGYouthBB
🎥: @__mylesjordan 🔥
#DogsOnTop #TheNewStandard #X2Eat
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13u finished 3rd at PG World Series.
14u is 2-0 in Alabama playing against top talent.
15u is 2-0 in Sanford, FL at PG World Series.
Big diamonds making statements down south that the boys up north can play with the best!
#DogsOnTop
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Proud to report another successful season. Our teams had a combined record of 590 wins- 78 losses. 1 National Championship, 121 first place finishes, 6 #1 teams in the Midwest (Rankings), 4 top 10 teams in the country by PG.
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Want a state of the art facility??
- 24/7 keyless access
- College & Pro trainers
- In house strength & conditioning
- No outside team rental
- Player locker room/lounge
- Parent Lounge
- Weekly practices
Come join a winning culture!!
#TrainToDevelop #HitDogNation
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Generous once again!!! The relationship is rock solid, can't wait to see the new bats. Thank you Chris, Jonah and crew from RAWLINGS!!! Let's gooooooo!!!! X2EAT!!
What a beautiful site. Facility is stocked with the best ball in baseball! @RawlingsSports @MCHitDogs #rawlingsplatinumclub #teamrawlings
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Brett Leonard
Sterling Heights Stevenson ‘25
Smooth hands, good feet, solid arm. Gap to gap hitter with plus speed on the bases. Baseball IQ is out of this world!
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Dominic Cavacini ‘24 puts an absolute charge into this baseball.
Kid sprays the baseball to all parts of the baseball field. A catcher that is a wall with a 1.92-2.02 pop and is a leader on the field.
Handle: @dom_cav18
#DogsOnTop #BeSeen
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Team Michigan on a roll in bracket play at Junior Future Games at Lakepointe Georgia. 4-1 through the event with 3 more today. Hopefully we defend the crown. Once again, Wyatt Mosely was superb on the mound. Dude just SHOVES!! Left side guy, 82-85 with a lot of run on the ball.
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Huge shoutout to the athletes that made this prestigious event!! To have 5 guys selected is a testament of how expectations, discipline, determination & CULTURE wins. 2024 only going to get better!! #train2develop
Great night at the PG Select Fest Banquet! Coach Leonard surprised the guys,flew out to support them in Fort Meyers! Congratulations to not just our 5 Dogs but to all the boys! 1st class event! Game day today! @PGSelectFest @JBrownPG @TRussoPG
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It’s Sunday fun day right??😅
Let’s enjoy these Happy Thanksgiving bloopers by Hitdog players, coaches, and even media😂😂
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Our big Diamind teams checking in after a successful weekend on the ball fields. Congrats and well done to all of our winners!
#DogsOnTop #NoGive #X2Eat
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Congrats to our Hit Dogs Ohio 13's as they win the Championship in Lakepointe Georgia. Our Ohio program has taken with advantage of the amount of unlimited facility time being offered for all our teams. The team absolutely destroys baesballs for fun!!
Congratulations to Coach Kerins & his 13U Hit Dogs OH on capturing the PBR Season Opener Championship at LakePointe in GA. Big wins over the Ohio Spiders & 6-4-3 DP on their way to the title. @j_vondersaar had a video game weekend going 14-15 w/3 HR's & 17 RBI'S.
@HitDogsAcademy
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PARKER BRZUSTEWICZ!!! Soft on his feet. Can honestly play anywhere in the infield. Great baseball awareness, nice stroke, & has a bit of speed to go with the swing on the bases. Big 2024 recruit!
#HitDogStrong
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It’s a must that I take the time out to give credit to our travel social media content producer, @__mylesjordan !! Dude totally killed it this weekend, juggling 10+ teams at Grand Park and of course, doing it with a smile on his face! All the teams enjoyed you. Thanks again!
Having 10+ Hit Dog teams in one area was heaven. Had a blast this weekend!
#DogsOnTop
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We’re gonna spin around with this one. Kid has been working his butt off! Dane Richards of Sterling Heights Stevenson! Dane can pick it to go with this beautiful swing! A real sleeper of the 2023 class.
#NextLevelHitDogs
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THE BEST!!! Young man makes everyone around him better. He’s a great baseball talent but the character/ make up is even better. He’s that player that greets you first with a hello or goodbye. That starts at home!! Well done Tammie & Jeremy!!!
End of an era for @BinoWatters 🧡💙He has been a @official_hitdog for 6 yrs & his time has come to an end. Thank you 🍀@baseballcrazy00 @HitDogsAcademy @HitdogsOH2024
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2025 Jake Norton with his 2nd base hit on the day. One of the top defenders in his class. Fast twitch dude that plays at an Elite level. Gap to gap guy that swings it with plus power. Superior athlete and causes havoc on the bases.
#DogsOnTop #BeSeen #X2Eat
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