Monday, May 4, 2015

Off-Season 2014

You played fall ball for Coach Cavasos in Lansing in the Fall and did OK. You learned a lot about fielding and stealing bases though, and played against older kids, so it was a good experience! This short season, and the fact that we finally got your asthma under control, led me to focus on developing your athletic attributes this off-season. Speed, quickness, explosiveness, and strength were our main focus points.


There's the Red Ball...

I took you to the YMCA track to run and do plyometrics, in addition to having you throw me this heavy red ball that I bought you (above). During spring practice your hard work seems to be paying off, as you are now the fastest player on the team! That's great for a switch hitting lead-off hitter! Good work man!

At the Baseball Kingdom puttin in that work!

2014 Haslett Vikings 9U

What a year! Your team did well playing in more tournaments Okemos (1st), Haslett (1st), Grand Ledge (3rd), Stockbridge, and Mt. Pleasant. You guys went undefeated in the Mason Pony League and dominated every area team on your way to a league championship! Your overall record was 20-5.



The  tourney season started with the Hillbilly Invitational In Webberville. Lol!! You guys played a couple good teams from the Detroit area and were pretty outmatched. You played well, but overall you guys had work to do. Next was the annual Grand Ledge tourney. This was the tourney that broke your hearts last year! You guys did well early against Dewitt, and then got pounded by Brighton. You rebounded but ended up being upset by an Okemos team that you dominated since forever and into this season. It was disappointing, but that's sports for ya! Bring your A-game at all times!

Our Annual GL Tourney Hotel Trip







































Next up was the Father's Day tourney at Haslett. You won all 4 games for your second straight Diamond Days title against Portland. You always play well on your home field, which is great!

Haslett Diamond Days Tournament
After a few league games, it was time for some revenge at the Okemos Tourney.  You guys dominated and won every game. Whitmore Lake, Mason, Goodrich (2-1, close one), and in the championship game, Okemos, who you beat 7-2. Against Whitmore Lake you made a sweet spinning catch and throw going to your left which was key to the win! Congrats lil man!



Okemos Tourney

Okemos Tourney Champs!


Individually you had a great year as well batting .482 (.607 Right, .366 Left) with a .615 OBP, 32 runs, and a .868 fielding percentage. Keep up the hard work!

Happy Father's Day!
@ EL Doubleheader (5-9, 5 R, 5 RBI)



The Day you pitched vs Holt (2IP, 3K, 2 ER)
Video: https://youtu.be/X7DJN6q2RW8








And here are some videos of you hitting from both sides of the plate!