Former high school, collegiate and professional Asst Coach at NCAA D3, NAIA and the Frontier League for the Red Devils, Pirates, Eagles, Grenadiers and Otters.
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I want to thank everyone in the Grenadier family for making a dream come true for me. I never thought I’d get a chance to make it back to the NAIA World Series after I stayed behind in ‘21. These kids and parents are the best. Dreams do come true if you believe hard enough.
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I can’t answer every response on here, but I just want to say thank you to everyone who made my time at IUS the best. My role may change, but I’ll do anything for you. You’ll see me in the fall and I’ll be your biggest fan. Always a Grenadier. I love you all. Roll ‘Diers!
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Merry Christmas to all my friends and family out there. Especially the current and former GMEN that have made these last couple of seasons so meaningful to really understand what family means to us. Happy Holidays from the Natt’s!
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Come on out this spring and see why we are #13 in winning percentage over the last decade. Longevity happens when great men become great players. Thank you to past GMEN who set the bar high!
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It’s back! Showcases at IU Southeast. Head Coach Brett Neffendorf is bringing the Neffendorf Baseball Academy Showcase on October 1! Sign up now to be seen by our staff at IU Southeast along with others that have been invited.
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My dad was sick and was my ride in ‘21 since I don’t fly. He couldn’t go with me this time, but I know he played a part in getting me here. Thank you to the Shepherd family for allowing me to coach 3B at the highest stage in NAIA. It’s something I’ll never ever forget.
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High schoolers take a look at our first showcase of the Brett Neffendorf era at IU Southeast. Sign up now. Great chance to be seen by some great Louisville area college coaches as well as the staff of the Grenadiers!
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If you’re on fall break or have a lunch hour, the GMEN are scrimmaging at 1:00! Extend that lunch and enjoy this beautiful weather with the 2023 Grenadier squad. 3inn today and scrimmages tomorrow, thurs, and fri. Hope to see you at the ballpark! #rolldiers
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Do we lift? You bet we do. #rolldiers
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I think he’s just trying to prove that there’s really good baseball at this level. Too many kids/parents/coaches snub NAIA as inferior and it’s not. It’s a great brand of baseball and I invite everyone to come out and watch a game and become a believer.
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Only in the @NAIABall World Series does an umpire block his own replay view of a call. Positioning is vital. I guess that’s one way to bail yourself out.
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79 out of 92 and he gets the plate. MLB can’t get out of their own way, or they just like to be the point of controversy when this guy rings up Harper on a ball 4 balls off the plate. 78 other guys did better. Where are they right now?
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Sitting at 21, but I think it’s higher when you factor in the degree, tuition and the area to live in. So many alumni still live here that aren’t from here. It’s a special place for sure.
The top 1⃣0⃣0⃣ ranked NAIA programs, as ranked by The Baseball Cube were released last month.
The NAIA rankings are based on overall winning percentage for the last 3 seasons (2021-2023)
NAIA @ The Cube
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So I’m doing my yearly fall trip to W. Laf. and while the apparel is too high in Follett’s(Thanks Nike), I come across this pic of two guys I worked camp with for the Boilers, @kplawecki26 and @N_Witt. Man that was fun. This pic is on my desk now to remind me!
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Thanks to the Baseball Cube for spitting some facts on this Monday. This is a great place to be!
⭐️Top 100 NAIA Baseball Programs # 2⃣1⃣⭐️
IU SOUTHEAST @GrenadierDugout Grenadiers (New Albany,Indiana)
Conference: RSC
WPctg (last 3yr): .707
thebaseballcube.com/content/…
More info on rankings: nitter.app/theBaseballCube/status…
#NAIABaseball100
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One of the best guys in the biz. Been through a lot and keeps getting better. We may be opponents, but I root for this guy all the time! Congrats Drew!
Congrats to our skipper, Drew Brantley, on his 100th career win as a collegiate head coach!
#RollCougs x @NAIABall
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Their entire staff is first class. That was a once in a lifetime ending. They’ll bounce back I’m sure.
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Nothing comes easy and neither did this one, but it’s always worth it! Proud of these men. #rolldiers
Romero and Campbell each have 3 hits, Wagner homers and the Grenadiers win their 4th-straight @RiverStatesConf regular season title in doubleheader sweep of Midway! 💂⚾️🏆
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And our guys are here for the right reasons! No reason not to Roll w/the ‘Diers!
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Don’t forget to save Oct 1 for our fall showcase here at IU Southeast. Chance to show off in front of coaches from every level and pro ball. Feel like you’re overlooked in the recruiting process? Now’s the chance to get on some radars!
See below:
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5 Indiana teams in the top 50. 8 total. Indiana has some great college baseball going right now. You wont believe the talent that’s pouring out of this state right now. Be a part of it.
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Two of the best. G is the true Power of Positivity and TC was a wire to wire All-American. Great job guys!
Trevor Campbell, Garrett Hill Earn NAIA Baseball All-American Honorable Mention Honors....iusathletics.com/sports/bsb/…
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This is what happens when academia and athletics work together. This isn’t the first long road trip this man has taken for Murph. The look on his face when he sees him is priceless. He’d run through a wall for this guy and I want to thank him for his support of our team!
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Absolutely fitting for this guy. That’s the way you go out DD! Awesome!
Say goodbye to that one!
Daunte DeCello leaves the yard with a solo home run on Senior Day!
📊 utrockets.com/BSBstats
📺 BCSN/ESPN3 (es.pn/3pYblq6)
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If you made it to our camp, there were some really great catchers. You will get even better for this upcoming season working with Angel. He can get you to turn the corner and turn weaknesses into strengths. Best catch and throw guy I’ve ever coached against. Period.
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Congrats to future Grenadier @konnor_scheidt for being nominated by the Star. Hell of a week kid! #rolldiers
Vote for IHSAA baseball players of the week (April 10-15):
@KennyBruntlett
@HoganDenny3
@CEarlewine
@_logan_gibbs
@hogg_seth04
@owenimel2023
@Logan__Marsell
@Micah_RK1
@konnor_scheidt
@JackShade8
Ryan Williams (@BaseballHcs)
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These kids have some pretty funny personalities. Eager to see what they come up with! Bring the kids and have a great time!
Your GMen will hold their Halloween Costume game tomorrow, Wednesday October 25 at 5:30 PM. Bring the family and kids to see some baseball with a Halloween theme to it!
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Never a doubt from our end Mr. Romero! He was leading while playing on the field, just a natural progression for him to the dugout and the bases. I miss him dearly here, but I know he’s learning and giving more and more each day. I can’t wait for him to show me what he’s learned!
My son and I never imagined that seeing this in Venezuela, almost 7 years later, he is the 1st Base Coach of the Tennessee Smokies, wow! Thank you God for this blessing.@marcor53
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Going to be a special one. Enjoy the ride with this kid! #rolldiers
‘24 INF Alex Schuler (Borden HS) commits to IU Southeast #Grenadiers
👤PROFILE : loom.ly/hbyFbqI
@aschuler2024 || @Prospects_IN || @BordenBaseball1 || @indy2022 || @GrenadierDugout
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We’ve made the big time! Gettin’ a little Turface love! Thanks! #dirtyfingernails #TurfaceAthletics #rolldiers
A fresh infield is a thing of beauty!
Trust the process 🔥
@GrenadierDugout
#DIRTGottaLoveIt
#60YearsStrong
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I wonder if Goody’s HR ball is still on the front porch of that building in pic 1. Maybe there’s a mark on the concrete from White’s shot to the elevator shaft in the back of it? Hmmm… #rolldiers
Ah another day another… hockey match? Yep you heard that right 🏒 We had some visitors at GoMart Ballpark today from WV Wild Hockey taking advantage of our Light the Night outside rink to play a few games 🥅 Thanks for stopping by to see us⛸️
#staydirty #lightthenight
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Thank you sir for all the support the Romero family gives us from a world away. We will come back just as strong and make our Venezuelan family more proud with another strong run! We love you guys!
Good afternoon everyone! I'm a little sad about yesterday's results, but at the same time proud of each one of you during the season. Keep up the good work guys, a big hug from Venezuela. @marcor53 @GrenadierDugout
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If you’re the ump, do wait until the guy w/2 broken legs leaves the premises to restart the game? Hmmm…
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Lots of future Grenadiers in this matchup. What a great game!
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Scary night on MNF. Been way too close to that situation and it brings back terrible memories. The player was saved, but only by a couple of true heros that wouldn’t let him go. The real ones don’t wear jerseys people. Remember that.
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Does his kid use a paddle back there? Make sure you teach diving with 2 hands, robbing HRs with 2 hands and digging that ball at 1B with 2 hands too!
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Not every day your wall sit winner does it with 400+ lbs on his lap. Intimidation Tactics by the pitcher led to permanent Zubaz legs with the tiger stripe imprints!
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Congrats to @DylanShockley29 for the Triple-A call up. Who said our conference didn’t have any dudes? Good luck in Indy!
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I’d also like to thank the parents, fans and past GMEN that made it out on short notice for today’s game. It was great to see such a good crowd and see the former men that helped pave the way for this year’s edition of Grenadier Baseball. Thank you for setting the stage.
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Glad to be a part of so many of these with him and our guys. The postgame handshakes never get old! #rolldiers
Congrats to @GrenadierDugout head coach Ben Reel as he recorded his 5⃣0⃣0⃣th career win in tonight's 7-5 victory over Georgetown College! 💂⚾️
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Future GMEN getting hot at the right time. Givin’ it a ride!!!
Coulter Hamilton (@GrenadierDugout) joins #pbrbombsquad with a 3 run 💣
Brownsburg up 3-0
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Prayers out to @TheRealDill1983 @TwuBaseball @BillyBerry13 for their loss of Neyland. I hope you find comfort in knowing he’s watching over you pain free now. Embrace the time you had with him and all the great memories. Those will live forever.
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Another great article by Steve! Thanks for what you do for baseball in this state. Especially us little guys!
White producing for @GrenadierDugout.
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@1MasonW2
@RiverStatesConf
@BrettNeff
@The_Skip_17
@natterdadder
@NAIABall
@SICBaseball
@CentralBearsCHS
@EugenePate265
@IndianaSpikes
@theridgemen
@REXBaseball_
@DCBombers
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Thanks for cleaning up my boy @marcor53 dugout! Our old RF would appreciate it I’m sure.
From this past wknd’s tournament at the @smokiesbaseball stadium. To the team before us, is it really that hard to leave the dugout better than you found it? Don’t worry guys, we took care of it. Took all of about 30 seconds. Be better!!
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Boiler fans are like the Cubs before they won the WS. The support is there no matter what the record. There’s always been more concrete than butts in Memorial Stadium.
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What a great start to the new baseball season! The first opening day at home in 15yrs turned out to be a 10-4 win over Georgetown. Very proud of the guys for showing up humble and hungry, ready to go from BP to the last out!
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Congrats to the new HR Queen! Great job Autumn! Sets it with a Grand Slam.
Congrats to @IUS_Softball’s new career HR leader, Autumn Oehlstrom! Her grand slam in today’s win over Rio Grande set the record! 💂🥎💣
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Great to have you as a part of the G-MEN F.A.M.I.L.Y.!!! Pumped that you have decided to continue your education at IUS. Can’t wait to get you here and compete with our squad! Get ready to Roch with us!
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If Carmel is a Bloomington suburb, then Columbus should be considered in the Louisville Metro area.
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Meeting grinders like you and the relationships you make with the players that keeps me young at heart. Oh, and realizing I need them way more than they need me. Many of the coaches I’ve met along the way are some of the best people.
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This was an awesome trip! I also learned some self defense techniques from a second grade martial artist, saw trapeze tricks on the playground and made about 1,000 new friends! Come out and see us tomorrow night!
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What does perseverance look like to you? Do you have the mental fortitude to take the ups and mostly downs for 13yrs for this one moment that it all comes together? This guy did it!
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One of the best I’ve ever been around. Congrats on the new record! #rolldiers
More @GrenadierDugout records! Congrats to catcher Brody Tanksley who is now the Grenadiers' career RBI leader! 💂⚾️
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Great event for the alumni that I know wants to spend more time together talking about the good ole days.
Time is running out to sign up for the @GrenadierDugout Golf Scramble. All all welcome to attend. Pricing info is⬇️
Individual - $150
Foursome - $550
Register - indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/p…
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Summer Ball GMEN! Yeah Slate!
Senior @GrenadierDugout infielder Slater Schied (@SchieldSlater) was on fire last night with four total hits and three stolen bags in the @ProspectLeague.
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Welcome to the family! #rolldiers
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The guys are there to do it. It’s a culture now. No other way to explain what we do with so little support. 1.3 schollys is ridiculous and a slap in the face to these great kids. They do it right and still fund raise to have a season that ends in Lewiston vs fully funded teams.
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Another ‘dier with some leftover fireworks!
The Copperheads are pouring it on here at Bob Wren Stadium. @TSteig_43 drills a two-run double in the second before @b32hazel launches a two-run moon shot in the third. 6-0 Cheads
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I first met Ron playing 3B in a 30+ baseball tournament. He was coaching 3B w/red eyes. They were the Nike contacts that included sunglass lenses. I had no idea it was him. Saw him again as Donnie Baker at a convention and he broke character to talk ball with me and tell me
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There’s a ‘dier on that list! #ifitrunslikeadier
Your #ProspectLeague League Leaders heading into the 2nd Half of the season! Who was the best Hitter and Pitcher in the 1st Half?
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Another Merry Christmas to all of my colleagues in the coaching world. I'm so glad to be back doing what I love. The fire is burning again!
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I was at the Louisville game. Most shocking moment ever IMO. The crowd was stunned, but thought they had another AB. Uh, they were the visitors on their home field. Game over. Nobody understood it right away. Went from Fiesta to Funeral in about the time that ball left the yard.
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Papi is one of the all time great Grenadiers. I always hate saying goodbye to him but every hug and handshake he gives the guys we know is heartfelt and real. He cares about this team and how they carry themselves then, now and in the future. Makes a difference everywhere he goes
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Having coached against Taylor this season, I can tell you Bass in CF, is as big as any MLB player, not prospect. They have 2 freshmen contributing that I really liked in high school. But that’s 2 out of a good size recruiting class playing right away. It’s damn good baseball.
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Shout out to every dad that sacrificed for their kids’ dreams. I don’t know this kid, but I know he’s got a great dad. Well said Jacob!
This is my dad, who has been diagnosed with MS, giving up his time on a day he took off, to sit down and throw to me the best he could, to help me chase a goal I have. He’s not on Twitter, but he’s my hero
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Thank you for the opportunity to coach with you. I’m truly overwhelmed by the responses on here by players and colleagues. You don’t know what kind of impact you leave on people as a coach. You can hope it’s good, but to see the support from everyone is amazing. Thank you all!
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Former GMEN OF on the far left in this pic. Look up the definition of winner and you just might see his face. Congrats Marco! Seeing my guys do well is like your own kids becoming winners! #gocubsgo
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Let’s Go! Excited to have this guy! #rolldiers
We’d like to welcome Drue Osbourne to the GMEN! The Oldham Co Colonel was an All 8th Region Selection with a .369 avg with 11HR and 30RBI. The dual threat also threw in 8 games with 7 starts and struck out 38 guys. #rolldiers
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Any S. Indiana or Louisville High School Coaches that have former players enrolled at IU Southeast, we are looking for students that can help us in practices this season. Let me know if anyone comes to mind.
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And now it’s baseball season. Literally tomorrow. (22)GMEN vs. (9)Georgetown at home to open up the season for the first time in 15yrs! 65 and sunny in Feb? See you guys at the ballpark!
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Great job guys! #rolldiers
Baseball: Campbell and Tanksley Named To NAIA All-American 2nd Team, Kloke An Honorable Mention Selection
- IUSathletics.com/article/277…
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This guy gets it. RT @BaseballCentraI: This coach let one of the players on his team leave mid-game to see the birth of his child. The world needs more people like him 👌🏼
Oliver Maroney
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Let’s Go! #rolldiers
We’d like to welcome Gabe Yonto to the ‘Diers! He comes to us from BCA Post Grad in TN. In 71 ABs he hit .322 with a .576 slug% 7(2B), 3HR and 22RBI from the left side. Let’s get after it! #rolldiers
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I get there’s rules, but it’s just the fact that nobody wants to allow a little fun into the game. The bat flips were what I think they wanted to control. It was getting ridiculous, but a coat or a chain or a cowboy hat? It’s a fun culture. Let it stay that way.
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This guy is going to get a well deserved following. Could be a real life Happy Gilmore moment after today. What a great couple weeks this guy is having. Live it up! #blockheads
As if this weekend wasn't incredible enough, Michael Block has received the last sponsor exemption and will play in next week’s Charles Schwab Challenge.
Total purse = $8.7 million
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There he goes again….
Jake Lind comes through here for @EHSEaglesBBall and following his second hit today The Eagles break through with a Sac Fly and a misplayed ball in the OF to knot this game up at 2. Eastern takes the lead on a bases loaded walk and go up 3-2 T6. Getting wild here in GM2
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Everything he’s saying here guys is pretty much dead on. Remember what you thought when it wasn’t an option….And then it becomes one.
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Gut wrenching to hear about Wayne Estopinal. He gave my grandfather his last job, returning the favor for my grandfather giving him his first. What a great man. I know that got our family a few extra years with him. If anything needs built up there, God’s got the best two on it!
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It’s been awesome to see you grow here from an exited not sure what to expect kid to the man you’ve become. I know you’re going to be a great leader, coach, mentor and/or teacher. Whatever path you choose, I want to watch it grow. This team is so much fun. Thank you Yok!
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Ravich talking about fundamentals with Woodson….What fundamentals? They didn’t even try. 0 second chance points. 0? There’s no focus on fundamentals anywhere out there. It’s self discipline and they really have none. Dominated the other night and disappeared today.
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We’ve had guys signed every time we’ve had an event. And not every time has it been by our staff. Come out and turn some heads. Going to have some good players here.
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Got to see it for four years from this kid. He and his family exemplify hard work through thick and thin. Saw DD climb from literally the bottom to the top of the mountain with nothing but hard work and a can’t be stopped mindset. So proud to have been his coach for a short time!
was an honor to share the field w/ you @DaunteDecello nobody exemplifies leadership and work ethic like you do. gonna miss you❤️
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Here’s a better view of the Jack!
Someone must’ve told Brayden Hazelwood the Home Run Derby was tonight 🔥🔥 That bat flip too 😮💨
#communityownedstudentoperated
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Atta boy Jake! Take care of what’s in front of you. The ‘Diers are behind you kid!
2023 Jake Lind @EHSEaglesBBall
@GrenadierDugout commit
A little toe tap gets the smooth load going and Lind comes through with this RBI 1B giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead. Lind is certainly impressive and a leader for this strong Eastern team
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Awesome!!!
Good morning! The Marco Romero No. 15 family waiting for the final game of the RSC 2022. Grenadiers success, from Venezuela many positive energies. Let's go Grenadiers @marcor53 @RiverStatesConf @GrenadierDugout @IUSAthletics @IUSSportsTalk
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Absolutely amazing. This is storybook stuff brewing. RT @FSUBaseball: 42 straight seasons with 40 wins.
Mike Martin will finish his 40-year career having never won fewer than 40 games.
Unprecedented.
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Taylor is legit and they’ve done a great job landing some great players and doing it the home grown way. If you can beat them, you’re doing something right. Fun to watch, not so much to play against!
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There’s a few future GMEN on this list. Great job on a great season men!
IHSAA baseball : See who made this year's ALL-USA Central Indiana Super Team indystar.com/story/sports/hi…
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The Grenadiers are going international! Thanks for watching Mr. Romero in 🇻🇪!!!
The best gift for mothers on their day was the victory of the Grenadiers, what an emotional game but in Venezuela we were with you guys @RiverStatesConf @GrenadierDugout @NAIABall @IUSSportsTalk @IUSAthletics
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