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Nathan Matoush | So. LHP | Dartmouth One last look before heading off to school. Smooth operator with a deep mix. 90.4 MPH FB (T92), 81.4 MPH CH, and a real sweeper at 76.2 MPH with 18.5” HB and 4” IVB. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Off-Season Program Registration is now available for 13U-18U athletes‼️ 📍Springfield, IL See info below, and let’s get started!
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Off-Season Program Registration is now available for 14U-18U athletes‼️ 📍 MPL HQ | Wood River, IL See info below, and let’s get started!
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Jacob Hustedde | Murray State | +4.4 MPH 89.5 → 93.9 MPH FB avg in 2½ months. Not by chasing velocity. By becoming stronger, adding quality weight, and improving his overall output. He also added a kick change to give Jacob another weapon to put away LHH. Metrics below ⬇️
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Maximized Pitching Lab is expanding to Carterville, IL. • 5-month program: October–February • Individualized pitching & strength programming • Driveline TRAQ & TrackMan profiles • Athletes ages 13–18U Email maxpitchinglab@gmail.com for more info! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Liam Decker | UNCOMMITTED Recent bullpen ⬇️ FB: 90.5 MPH avg | T92.3 SL: 77.4 MPH | 2,684 RPM avg | 18” HB CH: 83.8 MPH | 1,807 RPM avg | 18” HB Liam is continuing to climb as he sharpens his arsenal for the fall. #MPLAthlete
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From topping out at 86MPH to sitting 86 and touching 87 in his summer exit assessment. This video breaks down the work behind the velocity jump. Improving pitch shapes, force production, and movement patterns helped Owen Szpilla take another step forward this summer #MPLAthlete
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Western Kentucky RHP David Barker with an impressive summer. 📈 2025 spring season (SWIC): 57.1 IP | 66 K | 19 BB Exit Assessment Pitch Data ⬇️ FB — 93.8 MPH | 10 VB | 17 HB CH — 83.1 MPH | 2 VB | 16 HB SL — 80.5 MPH | 7 VB | -9 HB #MPLAthlete
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WKU RHP Michael Barker put together a big summer. From May → August, Michael added 2.1 MPH to his avg FB velocity while adding a cutter to bridge the gap between his FB + SL. FB — 93.8 | 2700 RPM CT — 87.1 | 2350 RPM SL — 81.0 | 2500 RPM CH — 80.8 | 1800 RPM #MPLAthlete
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#MPLAthete RS FR @dmelv8 (Rend Lake College) was spinning elite sliders in tonight’s bullpen. 🛸 Slider:
• 2,800–3,000 RPM
• Up to 24” of horizontal break That’s kind of movement that plays. Bullpen quality 🔥 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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A huge part of Triad’s run to the State Championship game. 🏆 #MPLAthlete @MattMorris28 finished his sophomore season with a 0.824 ERA, 50 strikeouts, and an 8-0 record across 51 innings. Uncommitted 2028. 📈 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Physical presence on the mound with an exciting future ahead. 📈 #MPLAthlete Logan Hickman continues to trend up with a 3-pitch mix and a fastball up to 90 MPH. Plenty more to come. John A. Logan commit. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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#MPLAthlete @Nate_Phillips27 earns GRAC Relief Pitcher of the Year honors‼️ Next stop: UIC 🔥 59 IP | 69 K | 2.90 ERA #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Josh Dima is headed to the Frontier League with the Gateway Grizzlies‼️ Another #MPLAthlete taking the next step. Keep climbing 📈 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Southpaw shoving 😤. Quincy commit @bradyturner_17 has turned in a dominant spring to date. 35.2 IP | 65 K | .169 BAA | 1.77 ERA Competing and missing barrels. #MPLSpringfieldAthlete #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @jonathan_Bar08 on his commitment to Bradley University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Mascoutah Freshman RHP Brandon Klein (2029) making noise at the varsity level this spring. FB up to 86 MPH 🔥🔥 Tonight: 4 IP | 2 H | 3 K | 0 BB | 0 R Season (pre-tonight): 26 IP | 14 H | 27 K | 4 BB | 5 ER #MPLAthlete #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Uncommitted 2027 #MPLAthlete @CyCraft16 putting together a dominant spring. 30 IP | 37 K | 6 BB | 1.87 ERA Up to 90 MPH this winter with more coming as he continues to develop. 📈 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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⚡️ Filthy stuff from RHP @A_Kaufmann5 , the #3 ranked 2028 prospect in Illinois. This spring, Anderson has been 88-92MPH with the fastball, a tight slider at 77-80MPH, and a changeup with real depth. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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John A. Logan freshman RHP @Parker277541651 has been a big piece for the Vols this spring, throwing leverage innings. 90–93 T94MPH with a low-80s breaker (2300–2600) 🔥 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Tennessee LHP @CamAppenzeller earning Freshman of the Year Watchlist honors after a dominant start to his college career. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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College Athletes‼️ Summer development isn’t accidental, it’s calculated. No guessing this summer. Assess ➡️ Program ➡️ Develop Build your plan with MPL. @erikrkaiser || #MaximizeYourPerformance Contact us today at maxpitchinglab@gmail.com
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📈📈 2027 LHP @jonathan_Bar08 has been trending up in a big way over the past year, and it’s showing early this spring. Up to 87MPH multiple times over the winter, with more to come. Loose and athletic 🔥 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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#MPLAthlete @cjlake2026 is the #5 ranked player in Missouri by @PrepBaseballMO. Cj provided a strong start last week for Oakville with power stuff 🔥 John A. Logan commit #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Spring Update‼️ UIC commit @Nate_Phillips27 has been locked in. Nate has been to the go to arm out of the pen for SWIC with a fastball touching 95MPH paired with an elite slider. Good luck the rest of the spring Nate! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Cannon Richard (‘27 | Waterloo) put together a solid winter at HQ 👀 Body Weight 📈 +8lb Broad Jump 📈 +9” 5-10-5 📈 -0.36s Expect him to play a big role for Waterloo this spring 🔥 #maximizeyourperformance
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Teutopolis Senior @d_worman30 with an IMPRESSIVE exit assessment📈 Sitting the highest he’s ever been indoors at 88-89MPH; Low 3/4 arm slot produces a ton of run on the heater and changeup allowing them to tunnel very easily. Look for him to have a great showing this spring!
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🔦 Off-Season Spotlight Alex Athmer 2027, Breese Central +4.7 MPH Average Fastball Velocity +6.5in Vertical Jump Improvement +9 lbs of Functional Mass ✅ Major Gains in Lower Half Force Production Great work, Alex! Looking forward to this spring 👊
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Free & Easy 🔥🔥. Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Zander Mueth gearing up for Spring Training 26’. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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#MPLAthlete Logan Cromer is ready for a big spring with the Billikens. FB plays low–mid 90s (T95) with 6.5’ EXT, true cutter (13” VB, 5” HB) at 86–87, a sweeper with 15”+ of horizontal, and a diving CH (2” VB, 18” HB) at 85-86 mph. 🔥🔥
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @WinklesHunter on his commitment to Lincoln University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @NemoGoodman on his commitment to the University of New Orleans! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @chase_zurliene on his commitment to Lincoln Land CC. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @Crump15Mason on his commitment to Indian Hills CC. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Dartmouth Freshman @Nathan_Matoush makes it look easy. Sitting an effortless 89 MPH in his pens with legit stuff and command to match. Coming off a dominant senior year: 122 K / 9 BB in 45 IP. Ready to capitalize on year one.
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Mckendree LHP (RS-JR) @j_d_i_m_a up to 95.5MPH with 20” VB as he gears up for spring 🧃🔥 #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Touch & Feel with Arizona State RHP @musso_austin 🔥 #MPLAthlete #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @Maxbryant2006 on his commitment to Valparaiso University. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @JDRBaseball2006 on his commitment to Western Carolina University. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @LewisSlade4 on his commitment to The University of Illinois Chicago. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @ajay_runkel17 on his commitment to the University of Illinois Springfield. Excited to watch your continued success. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @cjlake2026 on his commitment to John A. Logan College! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @WinkelerGarrick on his commitment to Ashland University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Registration Now Open‼️ ▫️College Winter Program Go to maxpitchinglab.com to get started by completing the form. Once the form and payment has been submitted, choose an “In-Take Meeting” time slot (no charge). For questions, contact us at maxpitchinglab@gmail.com
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @keatonfavre_19 on his commitment to Western Illinois University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthletes @_BarkerDavid & @michaelbarker3_ on their commitment to Western Kentucky University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @LoganHickman18 on his commitment to John A. Logan College! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @dylan21362026 on his commitment to NC State University! Thank you for your continued trust in your development. #MaximizeYourPerformance
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Congrats to #MPLAthlete @Nate_Phillips27 on his commitment to The University of Illinois Chicago. Excited to watch your continued success! #MaximizeYourPerformance
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⚡️94-96MPH⚡️McKendree RS So @braydenbiggz04 earned his success over the summer. This fall he is displaying impressive fastball metrics - 95.1MPH avg. with 19.6 VB at 2418 RPM and -4 VAA. #MPLAthlete
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