Today we’re sitting down with RPP Remote Athlete Graham Keen (Class 2027). Graham is ranked
We’re going to talk about what it takes to be ELITE! Topics include:
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Sophomore 2-way player Graham Keen first came to RPP in June of 2022 as a 14-year-old. At the time, he was 6’2” weighing in at 150 lbs. He was already very athletic with a tall build. Fast forward to September of 2024, he has been consistently training with us year-round on a remote basis for over two years. He stopped in recently for his bi-annual assessment. He is now 6’5” weighing in at 190 lbs., having added a couple inches and 40 lbs. in lean muscle mass. His pitching velo is T92 mph on the Trackman and his exit velo hit is 100+ mph. He is now ranked #2 Nationally by PBR in his 2027 Class. Whether you think rankings are relevant or not, #2 nationally by PBR says something. He is only a sophomore and he is already Elite.
Let’s review his recent assessment report, which leaves NO stone unturned!
Today we’re sitting down with Coastal Carolina Recruiting / Player Development Coordinator Tyler Shewmaker. Topics Include:
West Point commit and rising Junior, 6’2” RHP Quinn Miller joined RPP in September 2022. In June 2022, prior to his start at RPP, he was clocked at 81 mph at a PBR event. By the end of our winter-training program in February 2023, Quinn touched 85.5 mph at another PBR event. Unfortunately, during the summer of 2023 Quinn had to have TJ Surgery. After a year of hard work, both inside the weight room and inside the nets, Quinn recently hit a PR of 90+ mph.
How did he do it?
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This week’s podcast is with Coastal Carolina S&C Coach Mike Thomson. We spent a few days with Mike assessing Coastal Carolina’s pitchers a few weeks back and today we’re going to discuss his take on the process, as well as other topics including:
Advancements in baseball technology now allow us to analyze swings in unprecedented detail. At RPP, we leverage tools like Blast Motion, HitTrax, and K-Vest to provide comprehensive insights into a player’s swing, helping hitters reach their full potential. Our new hitting report evaluates critical areas such as bat speed, launch angle, contact quality, and swing mechanics, offering a clear path for improvement.
The purpose of this report is straightforward: to help hitters understand their strengths and areas for development, enabling them to refine their approach for greater consistency and power. The report includes detailed charts, graphs, and data points, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights. It is structured as follows:
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This week we cap off our remote college assessments with the pitching side of things with RPP Director of Pitching Niko Leontarakis. Topics include:
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Here at RPP we take great pride in the work that goes into assessing and evaluating our pitchers and position players. This is generally reflected in the comprehensive reports we provide our athletes with in-depth analysis and summaries of their capabilities, whether it’s in the weight room or inside the nets. Our newly developed Trackman Pitching Report uses data collected from in-house bullpens to create simple visuals that can help better communicate the strengths and weakness’s of a pitcher’s repertoire. The main parts our report focuses on is:
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This past week we flew down South to assess Division 1 Pitchers at a couple High-Level Universities. Here are the results and commentary. Topics Include:
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Today, we’re with Coastal Carolina pitching coach Matt Williams to discuss what goes into starting with a new organization, as well as his experience with the RPP on-site pitching assessments of his throwers that we previously did at University of South Carolina.
