Excited to announce I have accepted a job with the
@Orioles
to be the Florida Complex League Pitching Coach! I am thrilled to be back in
#Birdland
& extremely thankful for the opportunity to start my coaching career!
HS teammates told me I’d never achieve my dream of playing pro ball. Travel coaches told me to go to a JC b/c I wasn’t a D-I talent. Scouts told me I was too small & I would never be considered a prospect. I’m thankful for those experiences b/c they continue to motivate me.
It’s been over 450 days since I last threw a baseball 90 mph. It’s been exactly 310 days since my 2nd Tommy John surgery. Words can’t describe how much this moment meant to me. But I’m just getting started…
@Reds
@LouisvilleBats
#TommyJohn
#Rehab
After each game of the ALDS, the Stros taxi squad (myself included) have been going out & getting our work in. Today after the series win,
@lmccullers43
came out during our workout & congratulated every single one of us on a great team accomplishment. Meant a lot. Great teammate!
Oct of 2020 was the last time I faced a hitter. Today that changes. 2 TJ surgeries have taught me nothing lasts forever. There will come a day when my baseball career is over. Today is not that day. Never take anything for granted. Live each day like it’s your last.
#Thankful
“Baseball was made for kids. Grown ups only screw it up.”- Bob Lemon. Your passion & dedication for your favorite team does not go unnoticed Chloe!
#GoAstros
#NeverSettle
8yr old Chloe was cheering at Sunday’s
@astros
game when a fan sitting in front yelled, “enough!” Chloe’s mom says she has DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder) which means she can’t comprehend emotions greater than that of a toddler. Her cheering abruptly stop. Thoughts?
Great teams take it to another level come playoff time! Honored to wear this uniform and to be apart of this team. Set everything else aside, that was some damn good baseball on display!
#ForTheH
#GoStros
Anytime I need a catcher, the JuCo Bandit is always down to work. His energy & passion for the game is contagious. 93 by February, 95+ by March. Let’s get it!
#96orDie
One of more emotional bullpens I’ve caught.
Rehab can be tough, and my guy
@BBailey_19
worked his ass off to finally breaking 90mph in over a year.
Good things happen when you work your ass off.
As a competitor this one stings. But I’m thankful the
@Reds
are giving me the opportunity to prove I’m healthy & show what I can do on a MiLB deal. Adversity shows one’s true character & my first instinct is to get back to work! Nothing is ever given. Time to earn it.
#GoReds
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The
#Reds
declined to tender a contract for the 2022 season to RHP Brandon Bailey, making him a free agent. Contracts were tendered to the other 10 arbitration-eligible players. The 40-man roster is now at 38.
I have lots of young athletes ask me, “What did you do when you were in high school to try & throw harder?” My answer is always the same. 1 I tried to throw the ball as hard as I possibly could through the catcher every pitch. 2 I tried to imitate/move like my idols...
As some of you know, today I will be receiving my 2nd Tommy John surgery of my career. Obviously, this was not how I’d envisioned the 2021 season going, but I’m a firm believer that everything happens 4 a reason & I’m confident I will come back stronger than I was before!
#GoReds
As a fellow Coloradan, the state of CO & the city of DEN deserve a winning culture to be est. by the hometown team. So many great players have come through, became fan favorites, only to be shipped off in rebuilds. Arenado, Holliday, Tulo, & soon Story. All homegrown talents.
“We felt like we could (change it). We tried. That was something we always wanted to do was bring a championship here and do great things. But it’s a little bit out of our control.” – Nolan Arenado
via
@msinger
#Rockies
Had to take a day to process things but I just want to thank the
@Orioles
organization for the opportunity. Adversity shows one’s true character. Time to get back to work!
From earlier: Rule 5 pick Brandon Bailey said he was "shocked, surprised, really sad" after being returned to the
#astros
. But he's also grateful for the opportunity in Sarasota.
#orioles
97 isn’t the end goal but damn… I’m proud of the hard work that was put into the last 15 months! I’m a firm believer that adversity reveals one’s true character. And if there’s one thing I learned about myself over the past year, it’s that I truly love this f**king game! ⚾️
Today I signed a 2 year contract with the Chicago
@whitesox
as a player/coach. The past 7 months have been the most challenging time of my life physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, & spiritually. There were days I thought my playing career was over. There were days I
Random acts of kindness are my favorite thing to see on social media. Athletes taking the time to give back and make someone’s day. Something he will never forget. Hats off to
@CP3
!
Well I struck out Tim Tebow today so that was kinda cool 🤙🏽Unfortunately it’s not that impressive b/c a lot of pitchers have so far this spring... He’s still one of my all-time favorite
@Broncos
though
#TebowTime
#SpringTraining
“I look forward to getting on the mound every single time, no matter what the situation is. I love this game, and I only get to play once every 5 days. When game day comes along, I’m extremely happy. I’m like a little kid on Christmas Day.” -
@MStrooo6
#DareToRise
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#NeverSettle
Understanding how to set the spin axis correctly is half the battle with this slider type. It takes a tremendous amount of feel and self-awareness in order to achieve proper hand positioning at ball release. Something I’ve been working to execute this offseason.
Todd Helton is and always will be my favorite position player of all time. Outside of the Rocktober 2007 season, Rockies fans never had much to cheer about but we could always count on number 17 being in the lineup card at first base.
#HeltonHOF
#ToddFather
Danny Evans believed in me when no one else did. He offered me my first D1 scholarship back in 2012. When I arrived on campus he taught me what it meant to be a Zag. He was an incredible BSB coach but even better father, husband, & friend. Love you coach. We will miss you. RIP
#8
28 year old RHP Free Agent w/ MLB service time. Coming off flexor mass surgery. Looking for an MiLB affiliate opportunity. All pitches are thrown with big league ball, no stick, at altitude.
FB 92-95, 2500-2600 RPMs, 20+ VB
CH 80-83, 1900-2100 RPMs, +15 HB
SWP 75-80, 2400-2600
Correct me if I’m wrong… but did I just hear Dan O’Dowd say that current big leaguers don’t know how to the play the game of baseball the right way? And that amateur level coaches and players shouldn’t prioritize developing skills that scale at the highest level? Quick 🧵…
I think this is a great segment for all kids, trainers and parents to listen too. Hit the ball consistently, don't look for the home runs all the time. Put the ball in play more than striking out.
This is a moment I’ve been dreading for quite a long time. To have to walk away from the game that has been the center of my world since I was a little kid. But all good things must come to an end. I’m thankful for the memories, the friendships, and experiences the game has
I remember every single scout telling me I would only be a one inning relief guy at best in the big leagues. Second Opening Day start on Thursday. Chase your dreams young ones. Who cares what they say!
#HDMH
September 18th, 2007. Todd Helton hits a walk-off home-run off of closer Takashi Saito to begin the
@Rockies
incredible run to the 2007 World Series!
@TH17HOF
@PurpleRow
#Rocktober
What is the memorable HR that will always stick out to you?
I’ll start: Magglio Ordonez walk-off Grand Slam against the A’s to go to the World Series in 2006.
Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun.
Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun. Baseball is fun.
Absolute steal for the Big Red Machine! Amazing talent but an even better human being. Couldn’t be more excited to take the mound again knowing my boy is backing me up in CF
#GoReds
#GoBats
The Reds today selected OF Ronnie Dawson from the Astros in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.
A 2nd-round pick in 2016, Dawson was born in Grove City, OH and attended Licking Heights High School before starring at The Ohio State University.
#RedsMiLB
2018 Carolina League Champs!
🏆
It's an honor to lace 'em up and play along side these guys everyday. Being around such talented athletes has forced me to take my game to another level.
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I'm excited to see what 2019 has in store!💍
“The name on the front represents those who gave you an opportunity to chase your dream. The name on the back represents those who raised you. Do them both justice.” Everyday I come to the park I will give 100% because you guys deserve nothing less.
#DareToRise
S/O to
@metafansnft
for hooking me up with my first ever NFT! Awesome project filled with sweet perks for avid sports fans ⚾️🏈🏀⚽️🎾 Check them out!
#NFTCommunity
6. Following an ELITE offseason strength & conditioning program built by
@tnaiman
&
@4APP_Sports
. I thought I was strong before surgery, I soon realized I hadn’t even scratched the surface…
After reading some of the replies to this thread, I think it’s important for me to say, “HAVING TJ SURGERY IS NOT THE REASON MY VELO HAS INCREASED!” My fastball velo increase is a direct result from…
What do we think Twitter? I’m pitching indoors, no sun (obviously), no catcher. Just me the hitter. Not usual the one to stir the pot but this is ridiculous.
Waiting to board my flight in C group of SW. I’m C20, lady behind me is C19. This situation results in me getting an earful about how I’m out of place in line. I calmly responded “No disrespect but we are both getting middle seats anyways so what does it matter?” No response. 👍🏽
“A perfectionist expects to be perfect. If you’re not perfect, you’re frustrated, & it leads to a negative cycle. You’ll never be perfect, but you can always try & find ways to get better. You’re either getting better or worse. You never stay the same.” -Max Scherzer
#DareToRise
Spring Training 2019 ✅
☀️
Had a solid 6 weeks of preparation for the upcoming season in West Palm Beach, FL. Now it’s time to hit the road to Corpus Christi, TX & kickoff another year of
@cchooks
baseball!
⚾️
Happy
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
! I hope everyone has a great day celebrating Native communities & lives! I’m honored to be a member of the
@ChickasawNation
& I’m proud of my cultural heritage! Saholhchifoat Nita’ Iskannosi. Chikashsha saya! (My name is Little Bear, I am Chickasaw)
1. Following a detailed rehab progression created by
@drdaveschneider
& the
@reds
rehab/PT department. 🦾
2. Using
@DrivelinePulse
to monitor my acute & chronic workloads in order to avoid drastic spikes in my throwing progression. 📊
So this is an interesting question that I’ve pondered over for quite some time now. The short answer would be 1) An underdeveloped body as a 17 year old that pitched CGs on Thursdays & played 3rd on Saturdays which does not pair well with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)…
This past weekends All-Star festivities proves that baseball fans in the states of CO, WY, NM, NE, etc. want to support the franchise! But in order to create meaningful change, “We’ve got to think differently.” Cold weather, altitude, Coors Field affect be damned.
Utilizing the
@DrivelineBB
Edge pitch comparison tool in order to highlight vertical separation between a four-seam fastball & curveball. This is a great way to help athlete's understand how certain pitches can play off of one another in games.
10. Take the time given away from the game to find your identity outside the lines of competition. Do things you’ve never done, go places you’ve never been, be someone you’ve never had the chance to be…
@ABREG_1
Just wanted to say thank for using your platform bringing awareness to this. As a Native American athlete, I was filled with anger, disgust, & sadness seeing this. Truly an honor to play in the same organization as you
@astros
@NikeN7
#UntilWeAllWin
#DareToRise
#Equality
“What a blessing it is to throw a baseball for a living. I know it’s a privilege to get to do that & I don’t want to take it for granted.” -Clayton Kershaw
#DareToRise
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#SundayFunDay
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#GoStros
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#SummerTime