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Former MiLB/Indy pitcher. Asst. Pitching Coordinator @HppTigers

Joined October 2012
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This dude can absolutely pitch and will be an amazing addition for a lot of 4 year schools out there. Can’t say enough good things about Ryan as a player, but more importantly as a person. Keep stacking days Ry!
Video from last Scrimmage for @HCCscottieBSB Stats from scrimmages this fall: 7IP 0R 1H 6K 2BB FB 87-88 SL 79-81 I will be attending the KJCCC sophomore showcase at Wichita State University Thursday September 17th at 3PM and pitch in the 4th inning of the KJCCC East game!
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Max Nantais-Vlahovich (@BaseballCANJNT) retired the first 1️⃣4️⃣ batters he faced last night while striking out five.🇨🇦 𝗙𝗕: 87-92mph T93.4 | 2300+ rpm | T23.1" IVB 𝗖𝗕: 75-78mph | 2900+ rpm 𝗦𝗟: 76-80mph | 2900+ rpm 𝗖𝗛: 80-85mph | ~1202 rpm | T18.9" HB @KStateBSB recruit. @mlbdraftleague | @maxnv50
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Tough to put into words how proud of this I am quite honestly. Thank you for really LISTENING to the message. This guy made me a better coach and allowed me to really be confident in my process as a young coach trying to make an impression on young ballplayers. Congrats my man 👊🏼
I am excited to announce my commitment to Northeast Community College in Texas. To everyone who has helped me along my career, coaches, teammates, family, friends - thank you❤️ Go Eagles!!🔵🔴 @byrongreg @HppTigers @RAWBaseball1 @KTkylethomas @sixfourclub @NTCC_Baseball
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Pitching, in its most general sense, is the disruption of a hitter's timing. Inducing weak contact, or swings and misses, is the goal. Greg Maddux told me one time, during my first WBC when he was the @WBCBaseball @USABaseball pitching coach, that every pitch he delivered was thrown with the "intent" to get the hitter out. Intent is the key word here. As a pitcher, or catcher, what is your intent? Not spin rate, or any analytical number. Intent.
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Floating into foot strike and then ⚡️
12 year old Lin Chin-Tse casually hit 82 MPH on back-to-back pitches for Chinese Taipei in the Little League World Series
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Gonna jump off the page soon. Whether it be in the OF or on the mound. Loves to be challenged, has the presence of a future pro.
RHP Jackson Rouse
2027, @HppTigers
6-3/180lbs Showcased a 4-pitch mix over his 2 innings of work at Lakepoint. Present pitchability with more fuel in the tank. FB 81-84 CB 72-74 SL 75-77 CH 76-78 
@JacksonRouse17 | #PBFG25
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To perform your best under pressure, you must overcome the fear of failure, which is the root cause of nervousness.
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The winningest pitcher in our program’s history is still #uncommitted
Outstanding outing from @HppTigers Byron's Nate Petropoulos (@NatePetropoulos) on the mound. The RHP went all 8 innings picking up 4Ks and only allowed one earned run. Milton (ON) 2026 #uncommitted #MattinglyWS / @FiveToolCanada Profile: fivetool.org/players/0ad90c8…
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I can promise this one is going to continue to climb. Makeup beyond his years, dedicated to his craft, and someone who raises the bar for every pitcher who walks into our building in terms of what the standard is both on and off the field.
Here's a good look @HppTigers Byron’s Max Nantais-Vlahovich (@maxnv50) on the mound in the #MattinglyWS. The RHP was dominant through his 5 innings of work allowing only 2 earned runs while racking up 10 strikeouts. FB: 84-86, 88 SL: 73–75 CH: 79-80 Mentor (ON) 2027 #uncommitted @FiveToolCanada Profile: fivetool.org/players/7eecfc6…
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Proud of this group! When expectations aren’t sky high and you lose the fear of failure, all that’s left to do is play ball!
🏆CHAMPIONS🏆 Congrats to @HppTigers Byron on winning the 17U/18U Division of the @FiveTool Texas Houston Classic! #WatchEm
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Probably got caught staring at the pitchers ankles…balks are dead and so are socks apparently
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If you throw mid 9s and have thrown under 20 college innings at your mid major (or a “lower level”), the answer is not the transfer portal. The answer is learn how to pitch.
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Don’t be surprised when this kid becomes an absolute player at the next level. One of the ones you love putting on the same jersey as. Super competitor with a high motor! Go get him!!
2026 INF/RHP Jacob Berney Continues to have a big spring on both sides of the ball. Athlete who can play all over the field - Baseball Player!! @Jberney2207 @HppTigers dropbox.com/scl/fo/bw9gw0j39…
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Didn’t take a hitter off. Gas pedal for 7 innings with his best stuff in the zone when he needed to be, and out of the zone when he wanted to be. Great job JT
RHP Jordan Taylor 2025, @HppTigers @SanJacRaven43 commit 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 10 K. Dominant performance from Taylor this morning for HPP as they take the 5-3 win over Team Sask. FB 87-89 SL 77-79 🌪️ CH 74-75 @JTbaseball2006 | @josh_arceBB
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This is absolutely absurd
Deep contact point Shohei: Ohtani made contact with his HR last night 12.4 inches behind the front of the plate, and only 16.8 inches in front of his own center of mass He still hit it out 108.9 mph to the opposite field
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GIRD or Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit is often blamed for injury. Determining whether it’s actually part of the problem requires looking at the full picture. You need to determine if it’s functional or pathological 🧵
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I urge any college coach not to miss on this one. Bar raiser!
2026 RHH/SS Joey Khananisho Ran 6.7 BP video from today Elite SS, will hit at the top of the order. Has ability to hit for high avg & pop at a premier position. Ass Kicker, Leader - Id take 30 of him if I could! @KhananishoJoey @HppTigers
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Yes! Nikolai Bernstein first proved this principle in the 1920s. The most elite movers or those with the higher level of skills take different paths yet have greater accuracy in performance. It’s not the ability ti repeat, it’s the ability to feel the difference in reps & adjust.
NO TWO SHOT ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. Even the best shooter of all time, in the most controlled game environment, doesn't repeat the exact same shot each time. Yes, each shot is similar, but they are all unique as well. The ability to ADAPT is the true skill of shooting.
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The first thing every young player should prioritize is getting stronger and faster. 99% of players will never have the chance to gain MLB caliber skills because they’ll never develop MLB caliber strength and speed. The smaller you are, the more you need ELITE athleticism.
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