I’m beyond words.
@GoSpongers
win in the quarterfinals of the
Florida State playoffs over an extremely good and very well coached
@DunedinBasebalI
5-0.
We waited until the last minute to play our best game of the season.
@Kole_07_
was dominant on the mound and at the plate
I’m so very proud of our boys. We don’t have to be the most talented group of kids, we just have to be the best team on that night.
Home opener Friday Night against
@AncloteSharks
game time is 7:00 at Tarpon Springs High. We would love to see you there!
Huge win to start the season for the
@GoSpongers
7-6 in 10 innings against Clearwater.
We have some cleaning up to do defensively, but my guys never quit! Pitching was solid only 4 real walks in 10 (the rest I intentionally walked) hitting was clutch against Clearwater’s 3
Best Tarpon Baseball Team in over a decade! A testament to doing things the right way.
Your Spongers are still playing for a right to earn a State Championship.
#RoadToFortMyers
Ticket Punched!
Tarpon Springs HS Baseball comes in as the 7 seed in our region grabbing an at large bid in to the tournament.
After finishing 16-10 on the season and completing a huge turnaround in the program. (6-21 last year)
Tarpon will face off against rival Dunedin at
With the regular season over, here are some huge improvements from 23 to the 24 season.
@GoSpongers
Our coaching staff took over in early July last summer.
-Pitching Edition
Wins
23 6-21
24 15-9 (still have play offs)
Team ERA
23: 4.48
24: 1.62
Team Strikeouts (pitching)
I was sent the
@12sixfix
to give it a run to help a couple of my kids with their breaking balls. Here is my lefty having some success. Before he struggled getting any depth on his CB.
It promoted the feel of the pitch, I liked that. Solid feedback from my players
@SundaySpectator
No, that’s a soft answer. They all laughed egged each other on and they celebrated when they got it down correctly.
And of course they were shown correct form.
You can start hating on us now. Things are changing at Tarpon…. Do you want to be a part of this movement?
This is going to be special!
Tarpon vs Everybody!
@Kole_07_
I’m very excited to announce that the
@GoSpongers
Baseball team has been invited to the
@AllClassic42140
in Las Vegas Nevada!
It’s an honor to be recognized as a program that would fit in a national tournament like this! Hosted by powerhouse
@gormanbaseball
.
It’s special to BE
Congrats to
@DavisWeppler
&
@WVWesleyan
. Another
@GoSpongers
&
@FGCProspects
player off the board! Will pitch possibly play in the field at the next level! I’ve believed in you since day 1. Your success is directly tied to the work you have put in and sacrifices you made.
Tarpon Springs High names Seth McClung, current Baseball Coach, The next Head Coach of the Tarpon Springs Spongers Basketball Program.
“I’m beyond excited to announce that I have accepted the roll of Head Basketball Coach at Tarpon Springs High.”
@TSHShoops
“Thank you very
Preseason player of the game
@drewdalena
1-1 with 2 walks, 2 stolen bases (3-3 QAB) solid defensive play.
Even in a loss we will build our culture and raise up our young men. Highlighting great effort and excellence.
Great Job for the
@GoSpongers
against a scrappy very underrated Victory Christian
The win gives the Spongers as many wins as all of last year, moving to 6-4.
“I really didn’t have my best game coaching on the bases.” Coach McClung said. “Thank goodness the boys pulled
The
@GoSpongers
beat a very young and scrappy Canterbury squad.
Lead by
@DavisWeppler
and his 6 innings pitched, 13 K’ and one walk while allowing 1 hit. The bats came around late. The Spongers stole 12 bases on the night.
You have to get creative when it’s raining and too wet to get on the field and the gym is occupied!
@GoSpongers
- Playing catch and flat ground on the turf.
- wall ball to create team camaraderie and chemistry
- Turf for glove work and hand drills
-Small whiffle balls for some
I’m at an absolute loss for words. The
@GoSpongers
defeated
@WarhawksBB
3-2 in extra innings.
I’ll be posting more later, but this is the biggest win for the Spongers in years. I couldn’t be more proud of them. Shout out to Seminole, it’s only special because they have one hell
Solid Preseason this year for the
@GoSpongers
finishing 1-1.
Our loss came against a tough starting pitcher for Chamberlain. 5-0. Then we beat a scrappy
@SpotoHsBaseball
team 9-1 in a game closer than the score indicated.
We open up against
@CHSBaseballCT
on 2-21 at 7:00 pm
Gametime 7:00 pm at the old spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies!
Vs Clearwater Tornadoes.
Game one of the new Sponger tradition begins tonight!
It’s official, this one counts. It’s opening day for my
@GoSpongers
. We will have to be the little guys who can!
We will have to play TEAM baseball to win games. I told my boys to stay focused, “Be the player you are” “We don’t have to be the better players, we just have to be
Boys got the job done last night beating seminole 3-2 in 9 innings . I also had a walk off bunt.
Next outing will be against IMG navy at home. Let’s keep rolling boys
6.1 ip | 6 H | 2 R | 1 ER | 2 BB | 10 ks |
@Seth_3773
@GoSpongers
@FMUSports
@R1dack1415
No, that’s a soft answer. They all laughed egged each other on and they celebrated when they got it down correctly.
Of course they were shown the correct way.
All Students Interested in Fall Baseball
There will be fall tryouts Tue/Wed the 29/30th 6-9 at the baseball field.
ALL PLAYERS ALL GRADES, are encouraged to come try out.
If you play 🏈 & you intend to play ⚾️ please reach out to Coach at TarponBaseballClub
@gmail
.com 1/2
Coach McClung & many of his former teammates along with
@MLBPAA
&
@RaysBaseball
put on a free clinic at the Trop Saturday! Coach McClung is bringing the MLBPAA to Tarpon Springs tomorrow for ANOTHER FREE camp!
Aug 20
9 AM 12
TSLL 711 Meres Boulevard Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Former Tarpon Players,
Even though we have a new coaching staff in place, if you’re a college player and you’re looking for reps reach out! I’d love you guys to feel like you can come back home to get some work in.
The
@GoSpongers
beat a very young and scrappy Canterbury squad.
Lead by
@DavisWeppler
and his 6 innings pitched, 13 K’ and one walk while allowing 1 hit. The bats came around late. The Spongers stole 12 bases on the night.
Pitchers dual tonight against
@CSideBase
2-0 loss.
Shout out to
@GoSpongers
@Kole_07_
. He is pitching his butt off this year. He has gotten every tough game. Dispite his 1-3 record, he has a 1.83 ERA 34.1 innings pitched 47 strikeouts .211 batting average against.
Tough
Shout out to
#unsigned
Sr Drew Dalena. Drew topped out at 76 mph in July. Today Drew showed life and movement pitching at 80-83. With more in the tank. Look for Drew to possibly touch 85 before this school season is over.
Drew also had an awesome fall at the plate striking out
I have 10 guys on my staff that will see innings this year at
@GoSpongers
9 of them have seen big increases in their top velocity and average velocity.
6 of the 9 have seen jumps of 4 mph or more.
The one pitcher who didn’t increase his velocity, has been dealing with an
Since 2012 the
@GoSpongers
baseball team has failed to win more than 10 games in a single season.
In his first year as head coach, former
#RaysUp
pitcher Seth McClung (
@Seth_3773
) has the Spongers finally heading in the right direction.
@FOX13News
🔗:
Former
#RaysUp
pitcher Seth McClung was hired as the new head coach at Tarpon Spring High School
Enjoy
@Seth_3773
mic'd up working with pitchers during practice with his summer club team
The
@GoSpongers
(8-4) rack up another win beating a talented
@IMGABaseball
blue team. Don’t let the record fool you, they have some talented kids!
Pitching during a steady rain Junior Danny Scott continued his sold season picking up the win.
@Campbell1Kyzer
and
@DavisWeppler
I’m extremely disappointed to announce that Canterbury
@CSFAthletics
has forfeited to us tonight‘s game.
@GoSpongers
It’s extremely frustrating when teams don’t hold up their obligations.
I have guys who needed innings and opportunities that were going to play.
I have players
Great day of baseball at
@spcbaronsbsbl
Thank you coach for hosting us!
I’m extremely proud of the way my boys played today!
@GoSpongers
are getting better through
@FGCProspects
!
0-2 our last two games, (Very Tough Opponents) still crazy proud of our guys! Thank you all who are following us. I felt like I should talk to y’all that have taken an interest a bit so I did a video about our progress.
We are working hard and doing things the right way. Be a
I see a lot of little league gurus comment on my (and my staffs) team not so positivity and that’s fine.
@GoSpongers
I would like to say out of the 16 kids on my roster. (1 cut) only 4 of them had more than 15 innings of play time on a varsity roster before this season.
The
What to Bring
-Water/Sports Drink
-All needed baseball
equipment
-Sunscreen
What to wear
All new players wear baseball pants, cleats and a shirt with a number on it. You must wear baseball pants. Cleats and turfs. 2/2
After I pulled the tarp and pulled the weeds, painted the rubber and plates. We do things one way, the right way. New culture, take care of our stuff! Respect for the field, our teammates our opponents and the game!
@GoSpongers
Shout out to
@Kole_07_
Number 22 in the state number 5 4A in strikeouts with 65 in 46.2 innings pitched.
ERA 1.80
OBA .220
OBP .317
Oh, and he has 3 HRs
He’s pitched all our tough games zero cakewalks, that’s why his record is as it is. But you can see big improvements in
The
@gospongers
and
@CHS_Baseba11
have agreed to work to schedule each other next season.
“I love coach Persinger. We have worked together in previous summers. He has the type of program we are aspiring to be here at Tarpon Springs.”
“I think it’s very important to play
As a coach, my goal isn’t to win games, winning games is a byproduct of reaching these goals.
My coaching goals are
- Teach the game the right way
- Hold kids accountable for their actions on and off the field
- Grow a culture of hard workers
- Teach kids to respect
Here’s another one of my
@GoSpongers
who topped out at 75 this summer now flirting with 80 mph.
Sophomore Alex Finch.
There’s still more velocity in this athlete.
Things are continuing to look up for our rebuilding program.
I had 5 kids returning from last years
@gospongers
team with playing time.
We are at 1/3 of last years games played for our fall so here are some comps.
Here are the hitting growth numbers.
Last Spring Drew
.320 18k 3BB .342 OBP
This Fall
.308 1K 6BB .526 OBP
Last
What are some X accounts that cover Pinellas County sports? I have sent our results over to one guy but zero retweets…
Who’s covering Pinellas County prep Sports?
@GoSpongers
All of my HS players arms are sore (3) weeks in to our throwing program.
Me: “This is great, they’re getting stronger and we are on track to be game ready week 1.”
Kids and Parents: complaining and panic…
Being sore is part of the process… feeling good “All THE TIME” means
Fgcp and Tarpon Springs returning players and college players!!!
Thanksgiving Break Schedule.
Work out
Monday 10:00 am
Tarpon Springs HS
Sim game
Tuesday 10:00 am
Tarpon Springs HS
FGCP Tarpon, lost to Riverside (Tampa) Developmental 7-3 on Thursday.
“I’m really happy with our front line pitching and how we started off offensively. We need to handle adversity a little better but overall I’m very pleased with the effort.” Coach McClung Said.
@Seth_3773
Hey
#TarponSprings
community! TSHS Baseball is looking for restaurants and organizations or people to help provide team meals this season.
If you are interested in helping out please reach out to us or Coach McClung! TarponBaseballClub
@gmail
.com
I’m looking for a coach who can pass a background check and who specializes in hitting/infield can also throw BP
I’m rebuilding the program. We’re doing big things & opportunities to expand with our travel program as well You can contact me here via dm or bigredbball
@ymail
.com
Tarpon Baseball Club brought out the bats today against the Bats Travel Baseball Team. Winning both games 11-1, 11-0. This brings the fall season record to 7-1.
@Kole_07_
and
@drewdalena
combined for a no hitter!
Team Fundamental work before BP.
I know it can get boring, but going over basic fundamentals everyday will help make the everyday play!
Everyday we play pepper, do knees down glove work and get some basic fundamentals in. Then we take BP.
It’s also important to to maintain
Awesome turnout at our Tarpon Baseball Club Fundraiser!
We had fun at
#tarponsprings
#firstfriday
look at all these happy faces!
Thank you to all the donations/families that supported us!
Thank you to all the players/families that came out and helped make this event successful!
@TheRealStraw10
@Seth_3773
Definitely, I’m putting up with a few things that will not fly going forward. We address it push our expectations and move forward. But yes, definitely a couple seasons to fully turn this thing around.
My family has a very successful run at playing Sports at a high level. With out talking about the multiple state records and national accomplishments that we have achieved, here are the basics.
I’m very proud to be a McClung, it means something. It’s the reason most of us wear
When I threw my absolute hardest ( and I could bring it)
Three things were true
- I was the most flexible I’d ever been as an adult.
- My core and lower back were extremely strong.
- My rotator cuff / shoulder was well maintained and strong.
Hey great game!I feel like we (
@gospongers
) are always in tight games! Last night was exciting! Good luck to you guys the rest of the way! You guys have so much talent!