Great weekend at the plate for PhD student @PaytonBechaud29 ! Great job kiddo!

Great job @Sophiagrandone8 !! Proud of you kid!!

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin found his peace not in a good game, a big hit, or a strong performance. He found it in knowing who he is and why he is here. "If there were tough games, that's where I found my peace. Knowing that I feel like I'm called to play baseball, but at the end of the day, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is living my life to share the word, share the gospel, and live in eternity in heaven. And that just brought such peace to me through the times of adversity." That is a young man who has already figured out something most athletes never do. The game is not the foundation. The game is the platform. And when the game gets hard, the foundation is the only thing that holds. Griffin also said something that cuts straight to the identity question every believer wrestles with. "It helped me kind of separate my identity from being a baseball player to being a Christian and a believer, trying to share the word." That separation is everything. When your identity is in your performance, a tough game shakes you to the core. When your identity is in Christ, a tough game is just a tough game. It does not define you. It does not diminish you. It cannot take anything from you that actually matters. Griffin is not waiting until he makes it to the big leagues to share his faith. He is sharing it now, in the minors, in the middle of the grind, in the tough games where most young players are just trying to survive. That is exactly where the gospel is most powerful. Not on the highlight reel. In the hard days. "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content" (Philippians 4:11). Have you separated your identity from what you do and anchored it in who Jesus says you are? This is what it looks like when a young athlete gets the order right before the pressure hits. Konnor Griffin is a minor league prospect grinding through tough games, and instead of finding his peace in his stats, he found it in knowing he is called to share the gospel. Baseball is the platform. Jesus is the foundation. Pray for Konnor Griffin as he continues to develop and pray that more young athletes anchor their identity in Christ before the pressure of the game tries to define them.

PhD student @em_grandone had a great weekend at the dish! Great job kid!! I’m super proud of you!!

PhD student @ConnarLucas08 with another productive day at the plate. He’s picking up where left off during his standout season in High School. He forgot to mention he drove in 6 runs in the game as well! @MSSUBaseball @SEMObaseball @BaseballMU @UMSLBSB @JeffCo_Baseball @CardinalsMAC @SCCCougarsBsb @StlNatsclub

INF Brody Kube (Seckman, 2027) turns this pitch around for a RBI single. Strong RH bat that showed well in our looks throughout the spring. #SCUpperclass @brody_kube | @stllpa

PhD student Camden Long with another big fly tonight! @SunkeySolarUSA

Congratulations to PhD student @max_jones27 on his selection as a hitter and pitcher for the 2026 season! @SeckmanBatThots @AdidasAsBSB

10 years ago today. So proud of Ryan and all he accomplished! My middle school through early high school years of summer ball, a top organization ran by a great hitting coach, and even better person: Shane Eames took a chance on me and let me play shortstop for them. During these years Shane help me discover my love for baseball, quickly I learned from Shane that baseball wasn't just a game, it was a lifestyle. I learned what working hard was all about and working with a purpose. Whenever I was hitting with Shane there was intent behind it, he was always looking to improve something in our swings. I will never forget being in the same dugout with Shane, there never was a dull moment! Thanks for everything Shane! I am truly grateful. -Ryan Howard

“Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Congrats to PhD student @Hunter_Grewe8 !! So proud of his progress this past year!

This! 👇✝️👏🙌

Steve dedicated much of his life to supporting the mission of Guns 'N Hoses and The BackStoppers, helping raise millions of dollars to assist the families of fallen first responders throughout our community. His leadership, friendship, and commitment to others left an immeasurable impact on our organization and on countless lives across the St.Louis Region. RIP faithful servant. May you find peace and comfort in Heaven. You’ve certainly earned it. 🙏🙏🙏

Another dinger for PhD client @ian_moller24 !! Let’s go!!! 💣💪

PhD student @adampate112 is having himself a weekend! Consistently on the barrel and coming up clutch! @VianneyBaseball @StlNatsclub

Proud of you buddy! It’s coming together. Keep trusting the process!!!