Inside Edge Baseball Academy held a drive-thru food drive to benefit Harvesters on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The event collected more than 1,300 individual food and non-food items as well as over $500 in cash donations.
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Remain Sharp and Stay Connected
Following guidance from the CDC, the state of Missouri, and Jackson County, we want to stress the importance of social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19). While this has thrown everyone a nasty curve, we have a few ideas about how players can remain sharp and stay connected.
Player Profile – Gabe Howayek
Gabe Howayek graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 2019, and after playing three seasons with IE, is starting his first season playing baseball at Coffeyville Community College. The infielder shares what playing at Inside Edge meant to him and his development as a baseball player.
Player Profile – Dave Silvestri
Dave Silvestri is recognized as the greatest shortstop to play baseball at Mizzou. His efforts earned him first-team all-American awards in 1987 and 1988. In 1988, he was also the starting shortstop on the U.S. Olympic team that won the gold medal at the Seoul Summer Games. His storied career continued after playing for three seasons at Mizzou when the Houston Astros drafted him. He played at the Major League level with the Yankees, Expos, Rangers, Rays, and Angels. After his playing career, Silvestri was a manager in the Tampa Bay Rays organization and the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Atherton Triplets Compete in Baseball Youth All-American Games
Congratulations to Blake, Lucas, and Nicholas Atherton (12u Stout). The boys were selected to play in the Baseball Youth All-American Games this past weekend in Round Rock, Texas.
Player Profile – Avery Rivero
Avery Rivero is that kid–he put in the work and realized his childhood dream of playing baseball in college. Avery, a Lee’s Summit West grad (2019) and North Central Missouri College freshman, shares about his work ethic and why he considers joining Inside Edge 6 years ago to be the best decision he made.
Player Profile – Grant Geren
Grant Geren is an all-around amazing athlete. In addition to setting the stolen bases record at Blue Springs South (2019) and being selected an All-Conference All-District, and All-State baseball player his senior year, he also runs a 4.3 40-yard dash in football. We sat down with the Maples Woods freshman to learn more about his experience playing baseball at Inside Edge.
Player Profile – Brock Stewart
Brock Stewart joined Inside Edge during our first season. His focus on grades (4.33 GPA, 33 ACT) and baseball turned into a great opportunity to attend and play baseball at Maryville University. We sat down with him to hear what it’s like to play baseball in college.
Dickerson and Marsh Selected to USSSA Baseball All American Games
Drew Dickerson and Austin Marsh, who played this past season for Simpson’s 13u team, were selected to play in the USSSA All American Games. The games are played at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, Florida, July 28 and August 3, and feature top athletes from across the United States.
Matt Carpenter Named Associate Head Coach at Avila University
Inside Edge Baseball GM Matt Carpenter has been named the associate head coach for Avila University Baseball. He will begin his new duties starting this fall. We are grateful that Matt will continue as the General Manager of Inside Edge, where he oversees the day to day operations, coaches youth teams, and provides one-on-one lessons.… Continue reading Matt Carpenter Named Associate Head Coach at Avila University