Xan Barksdale
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Coach for @USABaseball. Former pro catcher and NCAA DI coach. Author of Catching-101. Founder of CatcherCON. #OWNHOMEORGOHOME.
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Many of you may already know, but @LantzWheeler has been one of my best friends for the past 15 years and we lost him earlier this week after he suffered cardiac arrest last Saturday at the young age of 52. I've tried to start writing a memorial post many times but just haven't
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We are writing with a very heavy heart to ask for your support for one… Ryan Hertzberg needs your support for Support the Wheeler Family After Lantz's Passing
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Coaches should be just as aware as players as to where they are on their goal journey. Learn from the best catching coaches in the world this December 12-14 at #CatcherCON25! 🎟️ and info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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🚨 ATTN. New Jersey: We can do SO much better than Mikie Sherrill. She voted against the child tax credit… She voted for tax hikes… She voted to give your money to illegals… Reject her on Nov. 4th.
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2025 World Series Comparison: Throwing (3/3) By the numbers and looking at what they can control, they are pretty much neck and neck. Will Smith averaged a 1.94 pop time, with an exchange time of .62, at 83.1 mph. Kirk averaged a 1.95, with an exchange time of .64, at 81.7 mph.
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If you are a serious coach, there is no better place to learn about baseball and the catching position. Join us for #CatcherCON25 Dec 12-14 in Nashville, TN! Info and 🎟️ here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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Being a good mover doesn't mean you are destined to be a Hall of Famer, but I bet you'd be hard-pressed to find a Hall of Famer who isn't a good mover...in today's game. 😆 Learn from the best catching coaches in the world this December 12-14 at #CatcherCON25. Info and 🎟️ here:
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2025 World Series Comparison: Receiving (2/3) According to Statcats' Catcher Framing Leaderboard, Alejandro Kirk is ranked #2 with 16 framing runs. His best zone is the bottom where he has 9 framing runs, his weakest zone is at the top where he only has 1 framing run. Will Smith
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Why didn’t they list the number of recruiting violations?? 🤣
A snapshot of Tony Vitello’s impressive resume during his time at the collegiate level ⤵️
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Join the catching community this December at #CatcherCON25! Coaches, players, and parents alike can all learn and grow at CatcherCON, tickets and info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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Visit Espolòn Tequila at Family Style for signature cocktails, including spicy (& not so spicy) ‘margs and palomas. Powered by @EspolonTequila
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2025 World Series Comparison: Blocking (1/3) As we approach the World Series, I always enjoy looking at the starting catcher matchups and seeing how they compare. We will be looking at blocking, receiving, and throwing each day leading up to game 1. Here is the first
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Poptimes have been dropping at an impressive rate. Learn more at #CatcherCON25 and join the catching community! Dec 12-14 🎟️ and info: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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A whole conference full of coaches eager to share and learn, no secrets, just open minds and open discussion. There's truly no other place like CatcherCON. You won't want to miss #CatcherCON25 this December 12-14. Info and 🎟️ here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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Kirk won the #ꓘoftheDay as they advance to face the Dodgers in the World Series. Who are you rooting for this year?
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This cyclist nearly lost his life in a crash. Learn why he thinks Waymo will help improve road safety.
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Tom Griffin on how to make better leaders. Get your tickets for #CatcherCON25 this Dec 12-14, 🎟️ and info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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Get your tickets for the best weekend of the year, nothing but nonstop catching friday through sunday! See you at #CatcherCON25 Dec 12-14, 🎟️ and info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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It's amazing to see how many people in the baseball community have supported Lantz's family during this tough time. The GoFundMe that was set up for the Wheeler family after his passing has nearly hit its goal, the smallest donation can make the biggest impact.
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We are writing with a very heavy heart to ask for your support for one… Ryan Hertzberg needs your support for Support the Wheeler Family After Lantz's Passing
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For all the Giants fans out there, you can blame @BarstoolBigCat for the loss last week thanks to a single text he sent. @PFFShow presented by @ChevyTrucks
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Cal Raleigh with an incredible glove save to keep a runner at 3rd! Here are some of his blocks with runners on from last night.
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Johnny Cardenas discusses how they grade bullpens for their catchers. Get your tickets for the best catching event of the year #CatcherCON25 Dec 12-14 🎟️ and info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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"Great times, great learning, and great people." Join the best community in baseball this December at #CatcherCON25 Dec 12-14, 🎟️ and Info here: https://t.co/C8C5FZG3sl
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