Reds Baseball & Softball is a non-profit 5.01(C)(3) Organization dedicated to the continuing development of young baseball
and softball players to the top level of their capability
12 years of Service
1996 - 2008
Ball-Yard Baseball
***Robert Romero is the latest Reds Baseball Program Player to be selected in the Professional Baseball Draft, being selected by the Los Angeles Angels. Robert signed with the Angels and became the 18th former Red to be drafted by professional baseball teams & the 14th to sign. 112 Reds have received college baseball scholarships.
***Sarah McCloud is pitching for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Kristen Adkins is pitching for the University of Florida, Danielle Vaji is playing at U. of Illinois, Taylor Gates is playing catcher & 3B at Arkansas Tech, Jaclyn Chilton is playing at St. Edwards University, Lauren Rome is playing catcher at Northeastern Oklahoma State University, Stephanie West signed to play at D1 Eastern Kentucky U. & Jenn Hull signed to pitch for U T-Tyler, Ashlyn Aston is playing at Eastern Oklahoma State, Ryan Rickman is playing at Grayson College, Lyndi Davidson signed to pitch at St. Gregorys University, Tawny Klikenberg signed to play at St. Edwards U. & Audra Rhudy signed to pitch at Grayson College, making 34 Ball-Yard softball players to commit to college softball programs in the past 4 years.
A complete pitching system, not just a delivery method, the West Coast Softball Pitching System taught at the Ball-Yard has produced three D1 college pitchers. The West Coast Leap & Drag System features the slight open angle approach with seven basic pitches & variations. Every pitch looks the same, even after release, until the late break because of the tight spin -- spot pitches w/ deadly accuracy -- weight transfer provides the power for velocity, not the shoulder -- set up hitters and finish them off with a system of pitches that all begin alike. Improve velocity & powerful leg drive. No sore shoulders, back or knees
Learn the West Coast Pitching System at The Ball-Yard
Learn and be able to execute all the basic and advanced fundamentals that will make you a top level catcher. The Ball -Yard Catching Staff does not stop here, but trains catchers in related regimens that build the quickness, power, drive, knowledge and leadership that are necessary to become a viable prospect for playing at higher levels of softball. Call now to start your catching development program at the Ball-Yard.
Want to execute all the real Left Side Slap/Speed Game? -- The Ball-Yard staff specilaizes in teaching all phases of the Left Side Game -- to get complete and outstanding instruction in this great offensive weapon, call to set up your lesson times now. OR, if you just want to pick up some solid tips and information on the Left Side Game, our Left Side Training Video can be ordered for $23 including postage. Send $23 Money Order to:
Left Side Video - P O Box 2324 - Sherman, TX 75091
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12 Years of Reds Baseball & Softball
112 senior Reds received college baseball scholarships
19 Reds have been drafted by Major League teams
14 former Reds have signed professional baseball contracts
4 former Reds have made it to the Big Leagues so far
4 former Reds made college All American Teams
4 Reds have played in Adidas Area Code Games
Reds teams have qualified for 47 World Series berths.
Reds teams have qualified for 32 State Tournaments
33 Ball-Yard softball players have received college scholarships
4 Ball-Yard softball players made All World National Teams
One Ball-Yard Pitcher won a National Championship
One Ball-Yard Pitcher was MVP of her Nationals Tournament
10 Ball-Yard H. S. softball players have made first team All-State
Brad Hawpe, 1996 Reds Grad, made All American at LSU as the Tigers won the National Championship & Brad was drafted by the Colorado Rockies.
Brad just completed his 4th year in the big leagues with the Rockies as a starting outfielder, and was among the leaders in several offensive categories, including 116 RBI & 29 HRs.
Sean Henn, 1999 Reds Senior, played two years at McClennan CC. He was drafted by the New York Yankees and signed last summer for $1,700,000. He had an excellent first pro season, pitching for the Staten Island Yankees.
Adam Berry and Bobby Roe, 1997 Reds Grads, played at UCLA. Adam was a leading power hitter for the Bruins. Bobby made Freshman All American and made All Pac Ten two times. Adam signed with the Texas Ranger Organization after his senior season in which he hit 18 HRs.
1999 Reds Grad, Ryan Roberts played at Eastfield CC, where he made NJCAA All American in 2001 as the Harvesters won the National Championship. Ryan then played at UTA, where he was the SLC Player of the Year, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. In July, 2006, Ryan started his Big League Career. In his 3rd game, he hit his first Big League Home Run.
Jeremy Dodson finished H. S. before the RR Reds were organized. Jeremy has trained at the Ball Yard each off season. He made All State at Sherman, made all Big 12 while playing at Baylor U. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals. Jeremy teaches lessons in his own facility now.
1999 Reds Grad, Bryan Jones
receiving the "Central Texas College Pitcher of the Year" award from Nolan Ryan. The award came at the awards banquet of the Round
Rock Express, Ryan's AA minor
league team. The award is quite
an honor for the former RR Red.
Wes Morrow, 2000 Reds Grad, became the 8th former RR Red to sign a professional baseball contract, and the first in 2002.
Former Red, (2003), Jared Hillburn recently signed to play for U of Texas at Tyler. Jared is a pitcher and a strong hitter. Pictured wtih Jared are Bobby, Lynda and Mark of the RR Reds and Jared's parents, Hi & Jennifer Hillburn.
Brian Babbitt, 2002 Reds Grad played at Tarleton State U. where he had a very successful career.
2003 Reds Grad, Jared Hillburn, is playing his freshman year at University of Texas at Tyler. Jared doubles as a pitcher & catcher.
Sarah McCloud, former 18U Gold & Celina H. S. pitcher, is one of the top pitchers in the entire nation. Sarah had a very successful freshman fall season of pitching for the Georgia Bulldogs and is a leading pitcher for the Bulldogs this spring. She was SEC Freshman of the Week after winning 5 SEC games in a week.
Amanda Perdue played first base & outfield at Northwestern Louisiana State U. Former Bosier Parrish CC & Pottsboro H. S. star, Amanda was one of the top hitters on the Bossier Parrish team. Amanda has trained at the Ball-Yard for several years.
Blake Nixon, who trained at the Ball Yard during his high school career, is now playing baseball at the Air Force Academy. Blake, who set most of the individual pitching records for Holliday High School, was the All State Pitcher last year and has a chance to be an outstanding college pitcher.
Former RR Red, Spud Adams of Atlanta, TX
hit .475 his senior year at Atlanta H. S., was All Area SS, and set several school records. Spud played at the University of Houston.
Philippians 4:13
&
Romans 8:28
2004 Reds Grad, Tyler Huntsman played at Grayson CC. He played both SS and the outfield. Tyler has very good speed (He won the baserunning contest two years in a row at the Buck O'Neil Tournament in Kansas City).
Jennifer Hull, 3 yr. All District Pitcher for Carrollton Creekview H. S., where she led her team into the playoffs with 16 wins her senior season, and she hit .403. Jenn committed to pitch for the University of Texas at Tyler.
Sherman, Texas
Home Of
REDS
Baseball & Softball
University of Texas Head Softball Coach, Connie Clark at the UT - Ball-Yard Softball Pitching Clinic on 11/14/2004
Baylor University Head Softball Coach, Glenn Moore and Hitting Coach Mark Lumley at the Baylor - Ball-Yard Softball Hitting Clinic 10/10/04
Oral Roberts University Head Baseball Coach, Rob Walton & Colorado Rockies Special Assignment Scout, Dave Holliday with Mark at a recent Ball-Yard Baseball Hitting-Pitching Clinic.
University of Oklahoma Head Softball Coach, Patty
Gasso & Hitting Coach, Howard Dobson Instruct-
ing 56 hitters at the OU - Ball-Yard Softball Hitting Clinic on 10/30/2004
San Diego Padres Scout, Randy Whisler, Mark & Ryan at the
2002 Ball-Yard Baseball Hitting clinic
Oral Roberts University Head Baseball Coach and Mark at the 2001 Ball-Yard Baseball Pitching Clinic
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Louisiana State University Associate Head Softball Coach & Hitting Coach, James DeFeo and Assistant Hitting Coach, Lori Osterberg at the LSU - Ball-Yard Softball Hitting Clinic on 1/9/2005
College Catcher, Lauren Rome, who
has trained at the Ball-Yard for 6+ years, is very strong fundamentally.
Lauren was an All Conference catcher for Northeastern Oklahoma State University.
Audra Rhudy has made herself known as one of the best pitchers in the North Texas-Southern Oklahoma area. Audra has signed to pitch at Grayson College.
18 yr. RR Reds with Dave Winfield and Buck O'Neil at the Buck O'Neil Classic Tournament in Kansas City, MO.
Texas A & M Head Softball Coach, Jo Evans and Hitting Coach, Rich Wielig- man at the A & M Ball-Yard Hitting Clinic
on 10/9/2005.
University of Oklahoma Hitting Coach, Howard Dobson with assistant Hitting Coaches, Nickie Engelbrecht & Craig Snider at the OU, Ball-Yard Hitting Clinic on 10/23/'05
17 yr. Megan Mitchell won 23 games as a H. S. freshman, striking out 360 and posting a 0.36 ERA. She won 22 more games as a soph. and is presently pitching for 18U Bat Busters and is still sitting hitters down with a great deal of regularity. Megan has 7 pitches with an outstanding rise and drop, screwball & change.
OSU Head Softball Coach, Margaret Rebenar and Pitching Coach, Kim Ward at the OSU, Ball-Yard Pitching Clinic on 12/12/2004
Left Side Speed Specialist, Stephanie West has dropped her time to 1B to 2.5 sec. Stephanie trained in the Left Side Group of the Ball -Yard Top Rung Summer Program. Stephanie is now playing at Eastern Kentucky University.
LSU Associate Head Coach & Hitting Coach, James DeFeo and Assistant Hitting Coach, Lori Osterberg at the LSU, Ball-Yard Hitting Clinic on 11/13/2005
14 yr. Megan Matlock. S&S H. S. is emerging as one of the top pitchers her age, as she has 7 pitches that she uses in all her games. Megan is very effective changing speeds and locations.
Pitcher Sarah McCloud and Bobby after a lesson at The Ball-Yard. After graduating from Celina H.S., Sarah is now pitching at the University of Georgia of the SEC. Sarah led the Celina team to the State Tournament for the first time in school history, winning 23 games with 358 strikeouts and a 0.29 ERA. Sarah had an excellent fall freshman season pitching for Georgia and is having an outstanding spring as a starter for the Bulldogs.
Sarah was named the SEC Freshman of the Week after she won 5 SEC Conference games in one week.
Mark and Dave Holliday, Colorado Rockies
Special Assignment Scout at the 9th Annual
Dave Holliday Baseball Hitting Clinic - 1/7/'06
Mallarie Stone was 7-0 with an 0.27 ERA in her senior year at Frisco H. S. A leftie, Mal signed to pitch for D1 Central Arkansas University of the Southland Conference.
Taylor Gates, of Paris, TX, a Ball-Yard Catcher & 3B is playing in her sophomore year at Arkansas Tech. Tayor is a strong hitter and very skilled defensively
Jaclyn Chilton, a powerful hitter who
also has good left side skills plays the outfield and 2B. Jaclyn is playing in her freshman year for St. Edwards University.
Lyndi Davidson, lefty Pitcher
from Coalgate, OK has signed
to pitch for St. Gregorys of Oklahoma.
14 yr Tori Bates, Allen, Texas is becoming a top pitcher, with velocity of 61-63 and excellent breaking pitches. Tori hasstrong leg drive and finish.
Lefty Lauren Camp is improving very
rapidly, with excellent movement and velocity, and will be one of the top pitchers in the area
Danielle Vaji, former Plano H. S. Shortstop is an excellent hitter and possesses strong left side skills as well.Danielle is playing at the University of Illinois.
Texas A&M Head Softball Coach, Jo Evans & Assistant Coaches, M J Firnbach and Adrian Gregory at the Ball-Yard - Texas A&M Hitting Clinic - 9/24/06
Cassidy Hall continues to get stronger and to add pitcnes.
She will be one of the best as she grows.
.Bethany Broussard, Frisco, Texas, is a strong pitcher with good velocity and is adding pitches. She improves each week and will be a top pitcher.
Tawny Klinkenberg, of Midland, Texas, has signed to play softball for St. Edwards University. where she will continue her strong hitting and further develop her left side speed game.
Sarah Corn of Decatur, Alabama with Tyler & Bobby at the Ball-Yard Catcher Clinic on 1/28/'07
Janese Largent, a high school senior at Springhill, Louisiana H. S., is a left side slapper - speed game specialist with ourstanding speed.
Jordan Rowe is becoming an outstanding
hitter with power, and is developing into a top level catcher as well.
Amanda Cave, outstanding catcher and hitter on her Frisco High School team and also as a club team player, has an excellent opportunity to move up to the next level of play.
Ashlyn Aston is now playing for Eastern Oklahoma State. Ashlyn, of Caddo Mills,TX, has a very good assortment of pitches and will also play in the outfield.
Kimberly Piatt, Princeton, TX, is rapidly becominga well rounded pitcher with verygood control and several breakingpitches and excellent change of speed
Texas A&M Associate Head Coach, M. J. Firnbach, Head Coach, Jo Evans
and Aggie Pitchers, Amanda Scarborough & Megan Gibson with Bobby at the Texas A&M Hitting Clinic at The Ball-Yard
on September 9, 2007.
Kristen Adkins, former McKinney
North H. S. All State pitcher is now pitching and playing utility positions for the University of Florida Gators. Kristen is an outstanding college player with the capability to move to the next level of play.
Haley Johnson of Coalgate, OK is a strong college pitching prospect with all 7 pitches and good velocity.
Mel McCulloch is a senior outfielder at Plano H. S.
Mel is a strong hitter and also plays club ball.
Sarah McCloud - freshman pitcher at U. of Georgia and Kristen Adkins, freshman pitcher at U of Florida
before the SEC Georgia - Florida 3 game series
Taylor Smiley of Graham, Texas is
rapidly becoming a strong pitcher
and is adding pitches quickly
Lindsey Sconce of Graham, Texas has very good movement on several pitches and is improving rapidly
10 yr. Jordan Withrow of Trenton, Texas has great form and is developing excellent spin on her pitches.
