From Fence to Dugout

19/08/2025 17 min Episodio 66
From Fence to Dugout

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Coach Cut steps out of the outfield and into the dugout, guiding an 18 U roster to a 17-9-1 summer and a championship finish. Hear how targeted offense, sharper defense, and clear game calls turned last year’s 12-13-1 record into a winning season and set the stage for the Stars start of fall.Key pointsAugust 2024 pitch to Head Coach Mike ReamFive tournaments, one title, 17-9-1 record, .352 team averageOffense: AVG .314 → .352, runs 5 → 7, XBH 36 → 56, OPS up, QAB rate upTraining keys: approach meetings, skinny bats, under and overload reps, heavy machine volume, mental workDefense: more machine reps, Go Rout for pitch and offensive calls, fielding percentage climbsShift from learning how to win to expecting to winStars Twelve-day sprint: first practice Aug 10, scrimmage Aug 23-------------------------Website: LCC Stars BaseballWebsite: Baseball Advancement Fund (Donations)Website: Coach CutterWebsite: RD KateRelated Podcast: Stars on Sports