I am proud to announce that I am furthering my athletic and academic career at Wabash Valley College. Thank you to my coaches, teammates and everyone who has helped me along the way!
I’m excited to announce my return to
@DGN_Baseball
as the Head Freshman Coach! Began here in 2005 (Sophomore Head Coach 2006-2013). Continued to volunteer on and off since 2013 as I coached my sons through youth baseball. Can’t wait to be back for 2022!
My take: I listen to the
#dugoutchatter
podcast w/
@CoachSheets3
because it inspires me to be a better husband, father, leader, teacher & coach. It’s powerful like that! Love that great baseball content can be gleaned as well! Congrats “Sheets,” you’ve got something special here!
Great night for
@DGN_Baseball
freshman team as 7 pitchers go one inning each for a combined no hitter! Congratulations (in order of appearance) Tommy Majchrowicz, Luke Fordonski, Russ Oros, Brady Schallmoser, Joah Ratio, Bobby Grganto, and Josh Rowe. 13 K, 3 BB. Trojans now 6-1-1
The
@DGN_Baseball
Class of ‘25 had a great night Friday night with a doubleheader 🧹 vs. cross-town rival Downers Grove South. The Trojans took game 1 4-2, and won the nightcap 10-4. The Trojans are now 16-2-2 with a big series vs. Hinsdale Central on tap this week.
#Mudita
He was absolutely wonderful to us! Spent a half hour or more with
@BradySchallmose
and
@4Gzags
talking about the process of being great. Thank you Paul and
@White_Sox_Elite
for allowing us to eavesdrop.
A great pleasure for White Sox Elite 15U Silver Team and our program to have welcomed Owen Konerko to the team for this week. Owen’s father,
@whitesox
great Paul Konerko was most gracious to all the parents, players and fans throughout the week.
In order to have a great team, you gotta have great teammates. These guys were engaged, enthusiastic, played hard, loved to learn, but mostly just loved being together! Our one word was
#MUDITA
- vicarious joy for other’s good fortune. This group embodies that! They are selfless!
Congratulations to our Trojan Freshmen baseball teams on a fantastic season and conference championship! They finish the year at 28-3-2 and 15-2 in conference play with sweeps over HC, OPRF, GW and York. The future is bright! Great job by coaches Schallmoser, Rink and Phillips!
Very special season celebrated tonight for the
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen. Special thanks to my two volunteer assistants,
@luvbaseball923
and Ronnie Phillips! Best in the business! As always,
@CaliburnBats
did a beautiful job with the coach’s gifts!!!
#MUDITA
Hey
@cammigranato
,
@DGN_Baseball
had a program-wide “Trojan Challenge” yesterday. Every team was named after a famous alumni athlete. Team Granato won 🥇!!! Would you like to give them a shout out? Here’s what Super Bowl champion
@dedwards
had to say to his team pre-race:
When you get rained out for the 17th time in a season, you improvise.
@DGN_Baseball
freshman team had a great time playing cricket! All three teams finished the round-robin 1-1.
Hounds 17U-Schallmoser opens the summer by going 4-1 in the
@CangelosiSparks
Summer Invite. Talented group of uncommitted players! Upcoming tournament:
@PrimetimeIL
High School Summer Championship (schedule in photo).
@houndsplayball
@DGN_Baseball
freshmen improve to 5-0-1 with a 10-0 win over Hinsdale South. Josh Rowe and Nick Vroman combine for the shutout, giving up only 2 hits in 5 innings. The Trojans offense was led by Mike Knickerbocker and Sean Cabaj, who drove in a pair of runs each.
𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐃
+ Scout notes & quick hits from the
#AuroraID
, held this past Saturday at the Sports Zone.
+ Over 25 prospects pop to our staff; more on them, found here.👇
𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔:
𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 👀
+ An update and expansion to the state's junior class with the summer coming to an end.
+ More on the name's at the top, with notes and video, found here. 👇
𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔:
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen go 5-0 vs. OPRF, winning 8-5 tonight. Highlights: Jimmy Reilly 2-3, 2 RBI, 3 IP, 0 ER, 2 K. Russ Oros 3 IP, 2 ER, 7 K. Nick Konopiots 1 IP, 0 R, 1-3, 1 RBI, SB. Luke Fordonski 2-3, 1 RBI, 2 SB. Brady Schallmoser 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, SB. Trojans now 12-2-2.⚾️⚾️⚾️
@CoachBradley9
It’s a crying’ shame! Nothing will ever replace the high school experience! Also interesting to me how showcase and/or commitment write-ups highlight a player’s high school, NOT their travel program... there’s a place for both - important in their own ways!
Excited to announce that Hounds 17U Schallmoser (
@houndsplayball
) has been invited to compete in the
@prepbaseball
17U National Championship
@LakePointSports
. Can’t wait to get started with this group!!!
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen open up Hinsdale Central series w/ 9-6 W! Highlights: Brady Schallmoser 3-4, HR, 4 RBI. Bobby Grganto 1-3. 2 RBI. Jack Brindl 1-3, 2B, RBI. Nick Konopiots 1-3, 2 RBI. Christian Andler 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K. Justin Baron 2.1 IP, 0 R, 1 K. Ryan Noonan 1 IP, 1 ER.
OF Brady Schallmoser (Downers Grove North, 2025) is a polished LHH that was all over the barrel in BP.
6-foot, 180-pound frame; 96 mph max exit velocity and 342 ft max distance.
#ILStateGames
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen w/ another split-squad 🧹 over OPRF. Purple came from behind twice @ Memorial to win 10-8. Bobby Grganto w/ a 2-run 💣 to put the Trojans up for good. Luke Fordonski also chipped in w/ 4 RBI. The Black squad won on the road 6-2. Trojans now 11-2-2.
“But most importantly, play for each other! The best teams I was ever a part of are the guys who cared about each other the most!” My
@DGN_Baseball
Class of ‘25 has embraced this! This group is special! I love my guys!!! Only get to be w/ them 3 more weeks.
#Mudita
@CoachSheets3
💡𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭💡
OF/1B Brady Schallmoser (
@DGN_Baseball
, 2025) is a
@PBR_Uncommitted
name-to-know from Illinois:
Physical LHH; posted a 96.2 mph EV and 342' max batted distance at the
#ILStateGames
.
👤:
@JGugora
is another athlete from the Hounds 15U-Schallmoser team to keep an eye on. Athletic play here-picking a spiked 50-ft fastball and throwing a runner out advancing on ball in dirt. Can play all 9 positions and can flat hit!
@TopPreps
@houndsplayball
@BUncommitted
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen w/ another split-squad 🧹- Purple W 14-9, Black W 4-3, both in comeback fashion over Hinsdale Central. Edgar Santos’ 2-run 💣 in the bottom of 6 seals it for the Black. Ryan Noonan 6 IP, 3 R, 10 K. Purple scores 9 in the last 2 frames to earn the W.
#Mudita
INF/OF Brady Schallmoser (Downers Grove North, 2025) barreling up the ball all week for
@houndsplayball
. Versatile LHH who’s already 6-for-6 this tournament.
#PBRatTheRock
|
@DGN_baseball
‼️79-82 MPH➡️ 88-89 T-90.5!!!!🔥‼️
▫️Athlete Gino Zagorac makes unbelievable gains with us here at BSF Pitching Performance👊🏻
▫️A couple months ago he hit his first PR at 85-87 and has now climbed up to 90.5 sitting 87-89 last night!!!👀
▫️Way to sustain the gains!!!
#TTP
🙌🏼
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen w/ another split-squad 🧹- Purple W 10-7, Black W 20-5. Player of the day - Josh Rowe. Entered on the mound in the 5th w/ runners at 2nd & 3rd, 0 outs, up 8-6. Rowe went K, K, F-7 to strand both. Finished w/ 3 IP, 1 R, 5 K. Freshmen now 24-3-2.
#Mudita
Hounds looking to fill impressive fall roster (3 D1 commits, 2 JUCO commits) with an elite outfielder and two quality pitchers (Class of 2025 or 2026). A high-impact OF/P would be ideal. If interested, please DM me and share your highlight videos.
@houndsplayball
@hustle_chicago
@houndsplayball
14U-Schallmoser beat the Longshots 5-4. Big-time D in key moments to secure the W. Threw out 3 runners at 2nd to end threats. Also picked guy off 2nd to get out of a bases loaded jam. Turned a DP to minimize yet another threat. 3-0 on the weekend. Nice job, boys!
@DGN_Baseball
Freshmen improve to 14-2-2 with a split-squad sweep of York today. Both games ended with a final score of 10-2. Zack Ziroli (6 strong innings) led the way on the mound for the "Purple" squad. Here is that box score:
JD Cumbee (‘25, IL) works the big part of the field for a knock back UTM. Stays on backside and rotates hips thru to generate loud contact. Short hand path and a ton of bat speed to impact ball.
#MidwestWS
@PG_Illinois
@PG_Uncommitted
@DGN_Baseball
Freshman Black 7 - OPRF 6. Highlights: Colin Houlihan 2-3 (RBI, 2 SB), Jimmy Reilly 2-3 (2B, HR, 4 RBI), Ramzi Trausch 2-3 (walk-off RBI single), Jack Crowley 3 IP (4 H, 3 ER, 7 K), Nick Vroman 2 IP (0 H, 1 ER, 2 K), Ryan Noonan 2 IP (1 H, 1 ER, 3 K).
@DGN_Baseball
Freshman team heads into day 2 of the Purple/Black World Series. Black leads game 1 5-1 thru 5 innings. We’ll finish that today prior to game 2. Here are your game 2 lineups:
@DGN_Baseball
freshmen win 10-8 vs York. Offense led by Bobby Grganto (2-4, 3-run HR, 5 RBI), Brady Schallmoser (2-2, 2B, 4 RBI) and Edgar Santos (1-2, HR, 1 RBI). Jack Brindl, Christian Andler, and Tommy Majchrowicz battled on the mound to preserve the W. Trojans now 4-0-1.
🙋♂️ if you like two-sport athletes, ‘cause this kid can flat out go get it in center field as well!!! Fun to watch and a great kid!
@houndsplayball
@DGN_Baseball
I’m happy to announce that I’m committing to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to further my academic and baseball career. Thank you to Coach Vodenlich and Coach Bartlein for giving me the opportunity to play at the next level.
@JSchallmoser
@DGN_Baseball
@houndsplayball
Considering our off-season is only a couple of weeks away, I want to thank our 2022 class on being a great group of
@houndsplayball
players. You all led by example for our younger teams. I hope myself,
@JSchallmoser
, &
@ChrisVaculik
provided you lasting memories. Thank You!
Two things you know when a line drive thru the infield rolls all the way to the wall:
1. You hit it hard.
2. You’re playing at a nice yard!
@AWRE_Sports
@_TheReservation
.
@MSUBaseball
recruit & ‘24 SS Jude Warwick (
@Jude4Warwick
;
@DGN_Baseball
) gets the Trojans on the board with this 2K triple that finds its way into the RCF gap.
Lean, athletic body at 6-1, 152-pounds.
Displays the 6.64 speed around the bases.
Top 2️⃣0️⃣ player in
Intriguing look at LHP Zack Ziroli (Downers Grove North, 2025) in his work on the mound.
FB sat in the low-80s throughout (2300 RPM). Spun a CB with bite that got swings and misses down in the zone (2700 RPM).
Athletic 6-foot, 170-pound frame.
#ILStateGames
Athletes - I encourage you to go back and rewatch the end of the UGA/Alabama game. Pay attention to Stetson Bennett!Notice how much his teammates love him! Notice how much he’s invested in it! Listen to his interview! Loyal, committed, fearless - BE THAT GUY!!!
@houndsplayball
My daughter, Madeline, pitched THE PADDLECAST to her bosses as her capstone project for her summer internship. First episode is out. The conversation with Mark Simon is outstanding! Take a listen…
@michael_schlact
‼️PADDLEHEAD NATION‼️
We are thrilled to announce the launch of THE PADDLECAST, a weekly podcast bringing you all things PaddleHeads. Tune in every Tuesday for conversations with your favorite players and other voices around the organization!
🔗 below!
@DGN_Baseball
Freshman Purple score 11 in the last 3 innings to beat LT 11-5. Freshmen now 28-3-2. Last game tomorrow @ Leyden. Been an incredibly special season for me. Sad to see it come to an end! Love my guys!!!
#MUDITA
Highlight story from last night:
Aadden Guerrero (‘25, IL) gets just under this one and drops it into RF for 2 H of game. Strides thru contact well w/ good B2B skills and willingness to work the oppo field. Clean LH mechs and gets arms ext thru contact.
#MidwestWS
@PG_Illinois
@PG_Uncommitted
@troskybaseball
@DirtBrosInfield
@soldier_sports
#1
. Better vision for two reasons - fields the ball more out front, keeps his chin down through the catch. He’s also more intentional about transferring the ball from the center of his chest.
But I also feel like it’s a trick question, so
#2
is my final answer.😀 Nah,
#1
…
Hounds 16U Schallmoser opens up the
@IowaPG
#WWBA
North Championship w/ a 4-3 L vs Mash National Black.
Gino Zagorac: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 4 K
Nick Konopiots: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K
Brady Schallmoser: 2-2, 2B, RBI, BB
Ashton Janowski: 1-3, RBI
@PG_Illinois
@PG_Uncommitted
@michael_schlact
Context matters, right?!?! If this is a first-inning bomb to go up 3-0, the celebration may be considered excessive. A go-ahead home run late in the game is different! He didn’t stare or walk either. He began jogging and flipped the bat. Excessive punishment!!!
So special for me to be back home
@CherryCreekBB
. And thanks, once again, to
@CaliburnBats
for the beautiful fungo to commemorate
@jbirdcoach
and his historic victory! Thanks again, J-Bird, for the opportunity to coach in your program as a young coach! You’re a tremendous mentor!
Great coach. Great Teammates. We played unselfishly and made it to the championship on our first weekend. We ended 6-1. Helped the team out with solid defense and 7 RBIS. Expect good things from Hounds Schallmoser 16u this summer.
@houndsplayball
@TopPreps
@jucoroute
Excited to get underway tomorrow! Three talented uncommitted arms starting for
@houndsplayball
17U-Schallmoser!
Game 1 Thursday -
@lukaluburic1
Game 2 Thursday -
@ZidlickyChase
Friday -
@4Gzags
Coaches, feel free to reach out with questions.