Some parents of younger players recently asked me what they should be looking for in a baseball coach (both private coaches and a team coach). So since everyone on social media gets an opinion, here’s mine: Find coaches that care about your kid more than themselves or their…
@NorCalU1
2025 finally eliminated in San Diego. 9 games in 5 days and finished 6-3 for the tournament. The team had great summer and finished 20-6 for the year playing all over the US. Proud of my guys! Gutted out some tough wins this summer. Great job! More baseball coming!…
STILL proud as hell of our team. I’ve always said we own our wins, we own our losses as a team. 9-game win streak stopped today for the 2025
@NorCalU1
Cardinal dropping the quarterfinal game 5-2. Take what we learn from the loss, move forward and let it drive us. 14-3 overall…
Proud as hell of these guys. 1st pic is after going undefeated in their pool at the PG WWBA West Natty. 2nd pic is the night before a 630a report at the cages. 5 games, 5 wins, 117-120 degrees every day and they’ve hit at least 2x/day anyway. 2025 Cardinal now on a 9-game win…
@NorCalU1
Cardinal 2025 comes from behind late at Vanderbilt to take the win and move one game closer to the final four!! The entire roster contributed and gutted out a tough one.
@MusicCityBB
@fss_tournaments
@Buchanan_Bears
2025 Tyler Gonzales gave an efficient start and got the opening day “W” for
@NorCalU1
throwing 4.0 IP, 2H, 3K in a 48 pitch performance to help shutout CBC Marucci in Nashville.
@dtpitching
With an 11-0 win in game 4 the
@NorCalU1
Cardinal boys finish the tournament 4-0 and do enough to make the Final 4 in Nashville
@MusicCityBB
by winning their 20-team pool. Unfortunately the rain cancelled the bracket play…We are super proud of these guys!
@fss_tournaments
…
Final line for
@TylerGonzo07
: 3.0 IP, 6K, 1 BB, 1 ER. Gritty performance after an injury to his throwing hand in AZ for the
@Buchanan_Bears
RHP. Kid refused to come out of the game. Plus command, filthy changeup gets the job done today enroute to another
@NorCalU1
Cardinal win.…
I’ve always said if you love baseball enough, it’ll love you back. Just means more to some of us. Got to watch my undefeated boys dominate in Nashville, including
@TylerGonzo07
doing his thing on the mound. Even got to coach a game from the Vandy dugout and the Belmont dugout.…
Reflecting on another ⚾️⚾️ season in the books coaching for
@Buchanan_Bears
during the HS season and with
@NorCalU1
during the summer. Truly grateful for all the places our great game has taken me, all the great players and people I’ve met, all the struggles and accomplishments…
Game on the line, 2 outs, 6th inning and Lodi High School junior
@brady__dobson
clutched up and blows up a ⚾️ for an RBI ground rule 2B to help keep
@NorCalU1
Cardinal undefeated. Sweet lefty stroke with power to both gaps. Advanced hand/eye and a very tough out.
@PG_FourCorners
…
Final line for
@TylerGonzo07
at the
#erictryoninvitational
: CG 7.0IP, 4K, 5H, 1BB, 0ER, 1R. The
@Buchanan_Bears
junior RHP tossed a gem, commanding 3 pitches including the 🤢 CH to give
@NorCalU1
2025 their 5th win of the tournament, finishing the pool 5-1. Double elimination…
Solid barrels all month for Los Gatos HS junior UTIL
@BraydenSmith32
. Powerful build, muscles one to left and then hustles for the 2B. Kid plays hard every single minute of the game, takes the extra 90’ EVERY time he’s on. 💪🏽⚾️
@NorCalU1
@NorCalBaseball
#erictryoninvitational
Finally back in Cali. Don’t miss the humidity-but I do miss these guys competing their tails off while cheering in southern accents. Grateful to have coached these characters through the
@ftrstarsseries
They made me better and I’m thankful for them.
@NorCalU1
#scorpion
#tiger
Nice piece from
@WasatchHardball
catcher
@Landon_Carter18
Great balance in his swing, can work inside-out on demand to stay middle of the field and punishes FB misses. 100% team guy too. Plays sick, plays hurt, doesn’t care. Great job today Landon.
@NorCalU1
@PG_FourCorners
…
Final line for
@Elksbaseball
: 6.0 IP, 10K, 5H, 5R, 2BB-W
Final line for
@TylerCody34
: 1.0 IP, 1K, 0R, 0H-Save
The
@NorCalU1
2025 pick up their 4th win in pool play at the
#erictryoninvitational
moving to 4-1 behind a solid pitching performance against a tough offensive team.…
5 things I care about for my players, more than winning the baseball game:
1) Were they unselfish teammates
2) Did they fight/compete when something went wrong
3) Did they play the game with class
4) Resilience
5) Were they disciplined on the field
Kid’s a strike thrower. 77% strikes in this game and flat out pitches. Commands 4 pitches and threw his second CG in a row in under 80 pitches, this one a shutout.
@dtpitching
@Buchanan_Bears
@NorCalBaseball
‘25
@TylerGonzo07
threw a CG shut out against the defending section champs Centennial. Never got to ball three! Sat mid 80s and everything is coming quick! He will win at the next level! Watch the last play fourth vid it’s amazing.
Absolute dawgs! Arguably the toughest schedule in the Easter Classic. Finish the week 4-0. Proud of my team.
@Buchanan_Bears
class of 2025 is the real deal, and will only get better. Always working. Always moving forward together. Go Bears! 🐻🐻⚾️⚾️
@NorCalU1
Cardinal fall in the semifinals by a score of 1-0. Great game. We own our wins, and we own our losses. They finish the
@ftrstarsseries
with a record of 6-1, a Hitting Competition Championship and a ton of great memories. Love these guys.
@fss_southeast
@ftrstarsscout
@NorCalBaseball
‘25
@DomTozi
called this shot from the dugout and went up and hit the first ball out!! Lefty with power and is very good on the mound.
@angryg12
2025
@NorCalU1
pick up a couple more wins to move to 3-1 in pool play in the Eric Tryon Invitational baseball marathon. Two more pool games to go before brackets start Tuesday. A huge offensive day from
@WildcatBSBL
2-way guy
@TylerCody34
⚾️🇺🇸💪🏽
I’ll say it again for those in the back.
@cstephens281
is the cornerstone of our team. After our extra BP last night-kid stayed on his own another hour. Some kids take breaks, this kid just works. Susac-trained behind the plate, unmatched work ethic and will stay in the middle of…
Connor Stephens (‘25, CA) lines this ball the other way for a base hit. Showcases quick hands on a short, direct path. Approach allows for the entire field to be used. Has shown sound bat to ball skills
#WWBAWest
@California_PG
@PG_Uncommitted
Los Gatos junior
@BraydenSmith32
having a big week in San Diego at the
#erictryoninvitational
. Another power display at the plate, followed by the patented extra 90’ but ALSO busted his a@@ in LF and snatched two XBH from the opponent in huge moments to help the team win.…
The video cut it short-but this was a standup 3-RBI 3B that cleared the bases.
@Prich1001
is one of a few players on this team that I would want up in any situation with the game on the line. Works himself into leveraged counts-then drops the hammer on a FB. Covers ground in the…
Peyton Richards (‘25, CA) of
@NorCalU1
with a LOUD barrel here. Physical LH bat w/ a smooth swing. Generates easy bat speed and power from his 6-3/190 build.
#WWBAWest
Celebrating my only boy today. Tyler has the biggest heart for his family and his teammates. Hard-working, loyal, trustworthy and smarter than I ever was at 15. Happy birthday boy!
@TylerGonzo07
No surprise here.
@Mike_Boyd1
and
@Prich1001
are easily two of the most electric and athletic lefty bats on the west coast.
@Landon_Carter18
has power, quick hands and bat to ball that rivals any catcher too!
@NorCalU1
Here are the top 50 juniors on my NorCal leaderboard, ranked by BaGS+ for hitters & DIGS+ for pitchers. Lots of WCAL players near the top of both lists, but it's a pair of North Coast Section players leading their respective groups.
Final line for
@jackfowler2025
: 1.0 IP, 3K, 0 R, 0 H. The
@fhsfalconath
OF/LHP knocked in the game tying run, then closed the game by K’ing up the side. Legitimate 2-way player. Low to Mid-8’s already with reliable breaking pitches but the best surprise has been the consistency…
Plays hurt, plays tired, line drive hitter with quick hands, his pitchers love him and
@cstephens281
has enough heart for the whole team! Nice job this weekend dude. ⚾️💪🏽🇺🇸
2025 LHP already sitting mid to high 8’s! TEAM guy…also a sponge in the practice environment too. Exciting that people are starting to recognize the skills! Great job Jace!
@NorCalU1
Proud of my boys today! Walked it off against a quality opponent to earn their spot in the El Diamante tourney championship game. A perfect 6-0 pool record. No quit in my team.
@Buchanan_Bears
@NorCalU1
2025 picks up it’s 6th win of the tournament and moves on in the winners bracket.
@WildcatBSBL
OF Tyler Cody (
@TylerCody34
) with another 3-hit day batting at the top of the order. RT/LHH works both gaps with line drives, short to the ball, and one of the highest…
@NorCalU1
‘25 OF/RHP
@TylerCody34
here. TC broke his glove hand earlier this season. Hasn’t missed a single practice since. Works BP with one hand, bunting and doing what he can. Throws bullpens with no glove. THIS is a guy I will always want on my team. You either love this game…
California High School junior
@giffins_ryan
gutted out an extremely tough inning battling heat, humidity and a very good hitting opponent. Proud as hell of his win today!
Love it when players struggle, work and then get rewarded. There is NO better feeling then watching your guys overcome obstacles.
#baseballgods
#work
#teamfirst
Fun day getting in work with the Blue and Red playing really competitive. Cardinal showing great energy taking it to the Black. It all starts with energy in the dugout.
@angryg12
@SStormCoach12
@Urbii21
@EstefenValdez
Great summer with my NorCal teammates. We finished the season 20-6 against some great competition. Ended my first season batting leadoff at .449/.540/1.025, 22 R, 10 BB, 10 SB’s. Pitched 14 2/3’s in 10 relief appearances. Thank you
@angryg12
@NorCalU1
@NorCalU1
2025 gets a busy week started in the win column at the
#erictryoninvitational
in San Diego. CG by Vacaville junior
@OldsPeyton
. Commanding both sides of the plate with FB and SL, mix-in a CH for the 🪄 Final line for Olds: 6.0 IP, 7K, 4H, 2R
🎥 👀
@NorCalBaseball
…
@giffins_ryan
might be one of the most competitive guys on our roster. Always mentally dialed, physical at the plate and 🔥on the mound. Worked hard in the cage last night, AND this morning and gets rewarded here. Keep it going Giff!
@CalHSBaseball
@NorCalU1
@PG_FourCorners
…
Ryan Griffins (‘25, CA) keeps the hands in tight and lines this ball into LF for an RBI single. Strong, physical frame plays well in the box. Swing w/ plenty of intent. Looks to do damage to the pullside
#WWBAWest
@California_PG
Haven’t played a tournament game without Connor since I met him last summer. He’s that important to the team. There are dawgs…then there are DAWGS. This kid powerlifts for fun…seriously.
@NorCalU1
2025
@cstephens281
still out here putting it down 💪🏽⚾️🇺🇸. Tirelessly working hard for his pitchers behind the plate, with one of the most balanced plate approaches on our roster. QAB’s every…single…time. 🎥x2
@NorCalBaseball
@WoodcreekBB
Final line for
@jackfowler2025
: 6.2 IP, 8K, 3H, 3BB, 1ER. Commanding 4 pitches today, absolutely carved a good hitting team and came just one out short of the CG to secure the 9th win in a row for
@NorCalU1
2025 Cardinal sending his team to the top 8 in the PG WWBA West National…
Jack Fowler (‘25, CA) works a quick 1-2-3 first inning. FB has opened up at 79-81 mph. Projects well for more velo down the line. Has shown quality CB at 63-65 mph w/ big break and plenty of depth
#WWBAWest
@California_PG
@PG_Uncommitted
NorCal ‘25
@DomTozi
threw a complete game gem last night against Fresno. He struck out 12 and threw a shut out. Dom just keeps getting bigger better faster stronger and only a sophomore.
@angryg12
@NorCalBaseball
@SStormCoach12
Down on the farm 🏠
Our Frosh team wrapped up the El Diamanté tournament by going undefeated and out scoring opponents 57-2. Additionally, the Frosh have started their season 7-0 overall!
#RollBears
🐻
Joshua Ramirez (‘25, CA) laces this ball the other way for an RBI single. Has shown adv. feel for the barrel. Can spray hard hit LDs to all fields. Profiles well near the top of the order
#WWBAWest
@California_PG
@PG_Uncommitted
Super proud of
@kangheecho_
set a goal to play at an Ivy League school and there was never a doubt he’d get there. NOTHING better than seeing a great kid get rewarded for all of their work. ⚾️🇺🇸💪🏽
This is a no brainer. The athletic ability this kid brings is exciting to say the least. Lefty bat w/ power that can play 7 positions well. Great job Mikey! ⚾️🇺🇸💪🏽
Final line for
@JesuitMarauder
RHP Cade Colombara (
@Ccolombara25
):
CG 7.0 IP, 6K, 10H, 2BB, 2ER. Gritty start for Cade, who took on one of the best offenses we’ve seen this week and was able get the CG. He bent a little- but refused to break. No quit in this guy. Throws ⛽️⛽️ at…
Finished the summer with
@NorCalU1
Cardinal today. Had a good run in the Eric Tryon Invitational tournament. Ended the summer with .368 Avg/.455 OBP/.561 SLG stats. Plus 21 hits and 10 stolen bags. Big thanks to
@angryg12
for the opportunity.
Final line for
@BaseballTracyHS
LHP Jace Johnson’s 2nd outing of the tourney (
@JaceJ135
): 4.0 IP, 7K, 2H, BB, 0 R. An outstanding performance throwing darts 🎯🎯🎯. All 3 pitches working with a 72% strike percentage on the day 😍😍⚾️💪🏽.
@NorCalU1
@NorCalBaseball
@JoshRamirez2025
is absolutely the best MIF in Northern California. 1st team All League as a sophomore at
@turlockbulldogs
, top of the order hitter in any lineup on the west coast. Sweet hands, sweet feet, plus arm. The part nobody knows, but probably can guess after…
Joshua Ramirez (‘25, CA) had a 2H day today. A lot to like w/ the swing. Simple trigger. Quick hands. Slots the barrel well and is balanced throughout. Athletic MIF for
@NorCalU1
.
#WWBAWest
@matadorbaseball
junior
@Mike_Boyd1
might be the most potent hitter in the
@NorCalU1
‘25 class. Lefty with power, above average vision at the plate and btw throws 85 across the inf with ease and runs like a bat out of hell! Never complains. Just works. Lucky to have him with us!
Struck out 9 in 3 innings w/o throwing a breaking ball for the first 4 outs…more to come from Eli on the mound too. 4.17 GPA and don’t sleep on his bat, he can put one out too. Proud to have you on our team! Nice job!
Love these guys. ZERO ego but flash and swagger when they need it. All team guys. Their W/L record is the result of accountability, team baseball and pure work ethic. Paid their dues and EARNED their result. Great job guys!
Final line for
@TamHighBaseball
Junior Eli Solem: 4.0 IP, 6K, 5H, 1BB, 0R. Solid outing, currently working on precision with the FB, already has a bottom-out slider, high academics and an A+ teammate. Nice job dude!
@NorCalU1
Eli Solem (‘25, CA) threw a CG shutout today striking out 6 for
@NorCalU1
. Solid 6-2/190 frame. Easy mover. Slight stab in the back w/ the AA that comes up to release w/ some present armspeed. FB got up to 85-86 early and settled 81-83.
#WWBAWest