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⚾️ Parents and pitchers — I’m offering private pitching lessons at Slammers Training Academy!

My time at Valparaiso and with the Chicago Dogs has taught me a lot about the preparation, consistency, and confidence it takes to compete. I’m excited to share that experience with the next generation of pitchers.

Each lesson will focus on understanding your delivery, building repeatable mechanics, and throwing with better command and purpose. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or preparing for your next season, we’ll work toward your goals together.

📍 Slammers Training Academy | Chicago area
📲 DM me @connor.lockwood11 to schedule. Let’s get to work!

#SlammersBaseball by @slammers_il

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What a successful fall camp for our Future Slammers (ages 4-7) ☀️⚾️⚾️

Over 50+ campers, 16+ coaches, at 2 separate locations to accommodate all our campers!

Thanks to our wonderful families, coaches, and high school boys for giving back. We love seeing all those smiles!

#FutureSlammers #SlammersBaseball #SlammersCamps #We>Me by @slammers_il

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‼️ Front Lot and Main Back Door Closed Tomorrow ‼️

When you come to the facility, tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th.

1. Park in the back lot
2. Come in through the doors on the right side of the building, facing the back lot.
3. If you’re parked up front your car will be towed

Please drive slowly in the back since players will be walking through. Thanks for your patience while we get a fresh new lot.

#Slammers #SlammersBaseball #ParkingUpdate by @slammers_il

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⚾️ Chicago-area pitchers and parents—let’s make every session count.

I’m bringing my experience with the Miami Marlins, Chicago Dogs, and Bravos de León into private pitching lessons at Slammers Training Academy.

My goal is to help youth and high school pitchers understand their delivery, throw with more consistent command, and build confidence on the mound—with instruction focused on each athlete’s needs.

Whether your pitcher is learning the fundamentals or preparing for high school competition, let’s build a plan for their development.

📍 Slammers Training Academy | Chicago area
📲 DM @j_lingo3 with “LESSONS” for availability and scheduling.

#WE>me #SlammersBaseball
#DominateTheDetails by @slammers_il

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Fall Season ✅. Fall Training ✅

Now we get to work. The 2027 season starts now.

Off-Szn workouts 🔜

#WE > me #SlammersBaseball #IllinoisBaseball #DominateTheDetails #JimRatPerformance by @slammers_il

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8 days ago

@rwilberding2027 not one, but TWO doubles! Have a day! 🌴 ☀️

#WWBA #Jupiter #perfectgame taken in Jupiter, Florida by @slammers_il

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Come take the field with @esornomis9! 🌴 ☀️ taken in Jupiter, Florida by @slammers_il

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Madden Cotts, @bradley.baseball, strong double that scores two, then shows off the wheels. 🌴 ☀️ taken in Jupiter, Florida by @slammers_il

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10 days ago

Up to 86 this fall, and the testing shows why. 📈

Elliot Knapper (@elliotknapper42) (RHP, Uncommitted, 2028) finished his fall with 14 innings, 18 strikeouts and just 4 runs allowed.

The work behind it showed up on assessment day back in August compared to where he was back in February.

• Single-leg lateral jump (L): 80” to 86”
• Single-leg lateral jump (R): 82” to 88”
• Broad jump: 101” to 108”
• 10-yard sprint: 1.80s to 1.64s

More power, more speed, more velo. As a 2028, he has plenty of time to keep climbing and looks to take another jump this off-szn.

#DominateTheZone #DominateTheDetails #PitchingDevelopmentIllinois #IllinoisPitchers #2028class by @slammers_il

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14 days ago

Dear Slammers Families,

As athletes compete, injuries can happen when you least expect them. IBJI’s Sports Medicine team offers a coordinated approach to diagnosing and treating athletes of all ages and skill levels — and their fellowship-trained physicians are trusted by beginner, amateur, weekend warrior, elite, and professional athletes alike.
The IBJI Sports Medicine team has expertise in:

• Surgical and non-surgical care
• Advanced injury recovery
• Performance training
• Physical therapy
• Injury prevention
• Sports neurology (concussion)
Injured after hours? IBJI has you covered. Skip the ER and get connected fast with after-hours injury screening through the IBJI Access App:

• Monday–Friday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Need care right away? IBJI’s OrthoAccess walk-in clinics provide quick, convenient access to specialized orthopedic care — no appointment needed.

Libertyville: https://www.ibji.com/locations/libertyville-immediate-care/

Sports Medicine Physicians: Dr. Roger Chams, Dr. Christ Pavlatos, and Dr. Angelo Savino

Gurnee: https://www.ibji.com/locations/gurnee-immediate-care/

Sports Medicine Physicians: Dr. Scott Logue, Dr. Mark Hamming, Dr. David Hamming, and Dr. Tomas Nemickas

IBJI physicians proudly serve as official team physicians for Slammers Baseball, the Chicago Wolves, Lake Forest College, and more than 60 other area clubs and high schools.

Find a Sports Medicine physician near you at ibji.com/sportsmedicine

We hope your season is healthy and successful, but if an injury occurs, IBJI is here to help.

Best of luck to all of the Slammers athletes and their families!

• The IBJI Team by @slammers_il

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2027 class keeps adding!

Congrats to Catcher, Michael Thompson (@michaelthompson22_ ) on his commitment to Messiah University (@messiahubaseball ). Michael has been a nonstop worker, doing whatever it takes to get to the next level since his youth days. It’s been a pleasure to watch Mike grow on and off the field. Can’t wait to see the next chapter of his career!

Congrats to Michael and the rest of the Thompson family!

#EarnIT #We>me #CollegeCommit #WhosNext? by @slammers_il

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One of our favorite events of the year is officially taking shape. The @ihsbca1 State Convention lineup has rounded out, and it’s a good one — Mike Bianco (Ole Miss), Dom Milano (@dmilano2) (Harper College), Dillon Napoleon (Illinois), and former big leaguers Jason Kipnis and Albert Almora Jr. to name a few.

Dom Savino (@dom_a_savino) has done a tremendous job coordinating the event. A couple familiar faces on the speaker lineup, too. Our head man Ed Tolzien also apart of the board of directors for the IHSBCA.

December 4–5, 2026 • Embassy Suites, Naperville, IL

Great speakers. Great baseball minds. One terrific event.

#IHSBCA #SlammersBaseball #IllinoisBaseball #CoachesConvention by @slammers_il

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