Backward K Pitching

💛 Thank You for Supporting K’s for Cancer 💛

While we didn’t quite reach our fundraising goal this year, we’re incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from everyone who donated, shared our mission, and encouraged us along the way.

Because of your generosity, we’re proud to donate $631 to MCCA. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight against cancer, and this contribution is a reflection of what our community can accomplish together.

⚾️ The offseason is where pitchers are made.

Now is the perfect time to take an honest look at last season, identify areas for improvement, and build better habits before the next one begins.

This week, Tanner was back on the mound working to make his delivery more efficient. Our focus was cleaning up his lead arm action to improve his mechanics, which can lead to:
✅ Increased velocity
✅ Better command
✅ Improved arm health

Tanner has consistently shown great command, but when he missed, it was typically glove side. We found his lead arm was staying low and dragging across his body, affecting his direction and timing. By making a few key adjustments, we were able to create a cleaner, more efficient movement pattern.

I’ve included notes with each photo so you can see exactly what we identified, why we made the changes, and how small mechanical adjustments can make a big difference.

I hope you enjoy seeing the thought process behind how I evaluate and develop pitchers. Stay tuned over the coming months for lesson availability and upcoming group pitching sessions!

K’s for Cancer Fundraiser Update

⚾️💛 Fundraiser Progress Update 💛⚾️

We are excited to share that K’s for Cancer has now raised $511 toward our $2,000 goal!

Every strikeout, every donation, and every share helps us move closer to making a difference in the fight against cancer. We are incredibly grateful for the support from our baseball community, family, friends, and everyone who has contributed so far.

📊 Current Progress:
💰 Raised: $511
🎯 Goal: $2,000
📅 54 days remaining

There’s still time to help us reach our goal. Whether it’s a donation, sharing our fundraiser, or cheering us on throughout the season, every contribution matters.

Thank you for helping us turn strikeouts into support for those affected by cancer. Together, we can make an impact—one K at a time. ⚾️💛

Proud of these three arms all season long. Sam, Caleb and Tanner got it done 💪⚾️

For Mecklenburg County Middle School, they carried the load on the mound—accounting for 62% of the team’s innings pitched.

🔥 66 strikeouts / 18 walks
🔥 1.86 combined ERA
🔥 .199 opponent batting average

Consistent. Competitive. Dominant.

Tanner came up big on the mound 🔥

2.2 innings pitched
1 hit allowed
0 runs
0 walks
2 strikeouts
71% strikes 🎯

Came in and closed the door in a huge win over previously unbeaten Halifax County. Way to attack the zone and compete! 💪⚾️

Tanner was dealing on the mound 🔥

Wanna know what an efficient outing looks like👀

4.0 IP |2 ER | 0 BB | 4 K
78% strikes 🎯
40 total pitches

Efficient, attacking the zone, and getting it done 👊

After the first few weeks of the spring, we are off to a great start!

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This is NOT a repeat… just another statement. 😤🔥

Sam shoved:
6.1 IP | 4 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 10 K

Same result, same dominance. Different day. 💪⚾️

🔥 Dominant on the Mound 🔥

Caleb came out dealing and set the tone early!

📊 Line:
• 4.0 IP
• 1 H
• 0 ER
• 2 BB
• 10 K

Absolute command and electric stuff—10 punchouts in just 4 innings! 💪 Kept hitters guessing all game long.