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 The Under the Gun series rolls on with a visit from North Carolina Central University assistant coach Neal Henry.  Coach Henry brings a number of experiences from around the southeastern portion of the country to his position with the Eagles. What have been the stops in your coaching journey and how have they provided you…

Who wants to be called upon to get the job done when it really counts?  Quite frankly, being a “go to guy” is a position for some that can bring some discomfort.  But for others, it is seen as a chance to come through and perform at a moment of truth. Left-handed pitcher  J.D. Everett…

Dirtbag Week in Review May 6-12 Mack is Rookie of the Week for NC A&T Tony Mack was named the MEAC Rookie of the week for the 2nd time this season! Mack went 9-13 with 4 R’s, 5 RBI’s, 1 HR, 1 2B.  Roupp named Pitcher of the Week for UNCW Landon Roupp was named…

INSTRUCTIONAL FRIDAY – 3 ANSWERS ON CATCHING DATE – 5/10/19 The ability to play catcher at a high level is difficult to master when one considers all of the skills necessary.  The dexterity to receive, the strength to throw and the athleticism to block provide such a broad range that many times catchers may show…

May 23rd- Paul Rozzelle                 Catawba Valley Head Coach               The Dirtbags continue the college coaching interview series known as Under the Gun with a visit from Catawba Valley Community College head coach Paul Rozzelle.  The 2019 campaign is his fifth season as the leader of the Red Hawks. Take moment…

In baseball, being projectable can be a blessing and a curse all rolled into one.  Obviously, the potential for performance has been recognized when a player has been identified at “projectable.” But it becomes meaningless if the player can’t move forward and provide the evidence of the skills necessary to be his very best. The…

INSTRUCTIONAL FRIDAY – TEE WORK DATE:  5/3/19 The purpose of Instructional Friday since it began on Dirtbags baseball was to provide players and coaches with some focused views on the development of baseball skills and to support that with drills and insight.  While hopefully much fruit was produced by the previous editions in the series,…

Under the Gun:  Jim Chester, Barton College In today’s edition of Under the Gun, we are joined by the head coach at Barton College, Jim Chester.  He is in his second year of leading the Bulldogs in Wilson, N.C. and has seen his squad make a tremendous jump in its results on the diamond this…

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