Intersquad this weekend saw Sean Larson toss an 8-inning no hitter. Hopefully that doesn't mean we can't hit! A couple of runs were scored on back-to-back walks, an infield error and a strike three that bounced in the dirt. Still room to improve.
Larson has been working hard. In addition to running, abs and the band work, he has been hitting the 90 MPH workout on his off days. I have always contended that players need to do more work outside of practice than during -- kind of like academics. As a pitcher, I mastered my mechanics by throwing BP everyday to my college roommate after practice my freshman year.
Larson took home the Hammer. We also gave one out to the hitters. Andrew Lawrence has been starting to show some of the power his big frame should generate. Both speeches encouraged the players to keep working. Jordan Hibbard still remains our all-time best speech giver. Hope to have him talk to the team after the Alumni Game.
A few familiar faces stopped by this weekend. Matty Clark -- for my money, the best hitter in program history -- and Rob Herrmann. Matty spoke to the team after practice Friday. Rob talked hitting with the players on Friday and Saturday, and helped with intersquad. He is headed Down Under for some winter ball in a few months. He is coming off an All Star season in his first year of pro ball. Good to have some talented players hang around!
-- CP
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