Posts by Trey Daly

Date: March 19, 2019 By: Eric Leary Leading by example. The last one to leave. Helping others get better. Hard work. Accountability.  Those are some of the phrases and terms used to describe the views of Tyler Dean of William Byrd High School in Vinton, Virginia. The 2021 middle infielder also added that it’s important…

Date: March 18, 2019 By: Brendan Dougherty Franklin provides relief for Western Carolina Zach Franklin went 7 innings striking out 6 and giving up 1 run in relief to pick up the win for the Catamounts this weekend. Franklin is 2-1 so far this year. Emmertz has a day for ETSU Colby Emmertz went 5…

Date: March 15, 2019 By: Eric Leary Conversations about what’s important as it concerns pitching can venture into different directions depending on who’s talking, the sub-topics, or the level of play. From the characteristics of a PITCH to the best programs for a pitcher to employ to foster performance, the debates can rage as to…

Date: March 14, 2019 By: Eric Leary Today on Under the Gun, Dirtbags Baseball has Tyler Jackson with us, who is the hitting  at North Greenville University. Coach Jackson is in his fifth year with the Crusaders in 2019 as they are off to a solid season.   Coach, get us started with a look…

Date: March 12, 2019 By: Eric Leary How does a player know where they stand vs. all the competition across the country? It’s when the head of one of the nation’s top organizations says that player is “one of the best hitters in the country.” Those are Andy Partin’s words in describing Jack Hicks, the…

Date: March 11, 2019 By: Brendan Dougherty Jarvis Dominates in Start for Duke Bryce Jarvis picked up his second win over the weekend when the Blue Devils took 2 of 3 from the Cavaliers to open up ACC play. Jarvis went 7 innings striking out 4 and not giving up an earned run. Noble Picks…

Date:  March 8, 2019 By: Eric Leary If knowledge is power, then knowing where the baseball is on the diamond while running the bases could put players into genius status. It is a critical element in making decisions and taking advantage of opportunities. This sometimes requires coaches and players to overcome long standing and often…

Date: March 5, 2019 By: Eric Leary Knowing where you belong is a feeling that Nikko Andre can connect with on the baseball field and in life. The uncommitted 2020 catcher has played behind the plate since he was 6 years old and he knows he belongs behind the plate. In a recent conversation with…

Date: March 4, 2019 By: Brendan Dougherty Baseball is now in full swing from the professional ranks to high school level. Check out this week’s edition of Dirtbag weekly roundup.. Stellar Start For Roupp against #5 Ranked UNC Landen Roupp UNCW pitched 4.2 innings giving up only 3 hits while striking out 8 and not yielding…