Category: Athlete Highlight

Kean University Commit and RHP Nicholas Erminio from Wayne Valley High School came to us after experiencing prolonged elbow pain, dropping his fastball velocity from 90 to 82 mph.

After a year of trying to get his arm and velo back, Nick came to RPP where we worked his ability to better load his back leg as well as addressing a long arm path. Just 10 weeks later, he was back up to 90 mph. Here’s some of what we did…

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Most young high school athletes would like the opportunity to compete at the next level. With the transfer portal changes of the past few years, getting there now requires an even greater year-round commitment to their craft, both on the mound and in the weight room.

As we’ve discussed many times in the past, throwing velocity comes from a variety of factors, including mechanics, mobility, strength, power, sequencing, and more.

The two standout athletes below, Dex Ellis (Columbia High School) and Angel Salcedo (Seton Hall Prep), didn’t get here overnight or by accident. Their progress is the result of consistent hard work during the past few years, and it’s clearly paying off.

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During the past decade, RPP has helped develop some of the best athletes coming out of North Jersey.  Below are three recent examples of ball players that have been training with us during the past few years…

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Rowan Trepicchio, a junior pitcher at Northern Highlands, came into the offseason with a strong foundation and plenty of upside. At approximately 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, along with an excellent body fat percentage, Rowan already possessed a solid athletic base for his size. Following his baseline assessment, it was clear there was still significant room for growth. With the opportunity to add muscle and improve the physical qualities that support high-level pitching, our work at RPP focused on helping him become more explosive, more efficient, and better equipped to translate his athleticism to the mound. Results speak for themselves. This spring, his peak velo is up 4 mph, T83 and with 32 IP, he’s carrying an ERA of 1.07.

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This past off-season, we had the pleasure of working with Lodi High School’s Ryan Reynoso here at RPP, and the early results have been extremely encouraging. Ryan came into the winter at 5’9”, 178 pounds, with 15% body fat, giving us a strong starting point from a body composition standpoint. From there, our goal was to identify the areas that would most impact his athleticism, movement quality, and ability to transfer strength into performance both in the gym and at the plate.

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Jonas Martinez, 5’9”, 165-pound junior at Lodi High School, is turning heads this season with standout performances both at the plate and on the mound. While his talent and work ethic were never in question, the work Jonas put in during the off-season at RPP Baseball has helped elevate his game to another level.

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On the varsity diamond at Wayne Hills High School, Chris Cundari continues to emerge as a talent to watch. Chris, who will attend Bryant University this fall, has elevated his game to new heights. His year-over-year performance has been remarkable, with his ERA dropping from an already impressive 2.26 last season to 1.50, making him a dominant force on the mound this year.

Behind these numbers is a story of commitment and focused training over the past twelve months. Chris dedicated himself to an intensive, science-based program at RPP.

The results of his work are clear…

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After two years of dedicated training at RPP Baseball, the Ellis brothers, Oliver and Dex, finally have the chance to play together this spring on the Columbia High School varsity team, with Dex joining as a freshman. They’re off to a strong start, posting ERAs of 1.45 and 1.75, respectively.

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Getting stronger in the off-season to prepare for peak performance on the field is paramount. But just as important is finishing the season as strong as you started. The athletes who maintain their performance throughout the season are the ones who typically see the greatest results. Drops in velocity—both on the mound and at the plate—as well as injuries, are often the result of not training consistently through out the season.

This year, we’ll be highlighting RPP athletes who not only put in the work during the off-season, but who continue to maintain their strength and recovery by training with us 2–3 days per week during the season. We’ll also be sharing current stats, along with year-over-year comparisons, to reinforce how impactful consistent work can be—and what’s possible because of it.

Angel Alfaro

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Iona Prep HS and University of Maryland commit Shane Jelenevsky joined us last summer to get a head start on his training for spring season of this year. At the time, Shane was looking to add velocity to his heater, improve his arsenal, while optimizing his mechanics this offseason. By this past spring, Shane had added 4 mph on his fastball going from 88 mph to 92 mph.  And more recently he was selected as Westchester / Putnam Pitcher of the Year.

How did he do it?

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