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A great day at Laker Field as we officially recognized the 24-25 World Series team! Very grateful for the guys that were able to make it down to the field and stick around for the scrimmage and cookout after. A special group that showed what it meant to be a Laker every day!

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Soph MIF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) pitching at 86-88 MPH (18+ IVB), went to sweeping SL/SPL mix in upper-70s, low-80s. Top of the order bat to follow as well. #SCJuco @MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

Soph MIF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) Hit .392 with a .513 OBP in 148 AB last spring. + 96.25 mph average EV + 98.6 mph max EV + 353.4 ft max distance #SCJuco | @MaddenJohnson3 🗣️: tinyurl.com/2p7dk598

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Soph MIF/RHP Madden Johnson (@LLC_Baseball) pitching at 86-88 MPH (18+ IVB), went to sweeping SL/SPL mix in upper-70s, low-80s. Top of the order bat to follow as well. #SCJuco @MaddenJohnson3 | @ScoutConnectBB

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Congrats to the 26'-27' Central IL GBA 15u - Johnson roster!

‼️‼️2026 Fall Events - HS Fall League (Sept. 5th-Oct. 24th) Individual Sign-up link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Team Sign-up: email [email protected]

Big shoutout to @premierpitching for bringing their assessment process to our facility! All of our HS/College P3 athletes were able to get their assessments done in house here at J3 today. ✅ MOCAP ✅ Edgertronic ✅ Force Plates ✅ Trackman High School and College athletes looking to join Central IL Premier Pitching with Ben Hecht contact us at [email protected]

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‼️‼️2026 Fall Events - HS Fall League (Sept. 5th-Oct. 24th) Individual Sign-up link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Team Sign-up link: email [email protected] - J3 Fall Classic (Oct. 23rd-25th) Team Sign-up link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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2026 J3 High School Fall League is Live!! 📍Lake Land College 🗓Sunday's from Sept. 6th-Oct. 25th 2027-2030 Grads Showcase Portion Powered by @ScoutConnectBB Signing up as a team email: [email protected] Signing up as an individual, use the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

2026-2027 Tryout Information ‼️‼️ For extra information head to: gatorsbaseballacademy.com/tryouts/ If you cannot attend the tryout dates, or would like a private workout, please fill out the "Unable to attend" tab OR fill out the form attached below. Either option will get you a private workout. For tryout registration links go to: missourigators.leagueapps.com/events/5015638… Can't attend tryouts or want a private workout: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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Saturday Spotlight (pt.2)🔦🔦 Take a look at some of our J3 athletes making noise on the diamond and in the development process with our pitching partner, Premier Pitching Performance, led by P3 trainer Ben Hecht. - Brock Fearday (SWIC)(NJCAA D1) Brock led a very talented SWIC pitching staff with a 7-1 record in the 2026 season. Brock struck out 50 hitters in 55.2 IP this season, ending his season with a 4.04 ERA and a WHIP of 1.58. - Charley Spour ‘27 (St. Anthony)(HS) Charley is one of the most talented players in all of downstate Illinois. With his fastball topping out at 95mph Charley is ranked #14 in the IL 2027 class by PBR. Charley has 23 strikeouts in 14 IP for an impressive 14.8 K/9. - Jack Compton ‘26 (North Clay/ Clay City)(HS)(SWIC Commit) Jack is pacing one of the best small school pitching staffs in southern IL. Jack is 6-0 on the mound to start this season, with an impressive 60 strikeouts in 42.1 IP. Leading the Cardinals with a 0.66 ERA and 0.54 WHIP, Jack can run his fastball up to 90mph. - Carter Braddy ‘27 (Effingham HS)(uncommitted) Carter is an impressive two way talent, leading his Effingham squad with a 4-3 record on the mound with 1 save. Carter has 74 strikeouts in 45.2 IP to go along with a 1.53 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. The lefty runs his FB up to 88 mph, while also being a serious threat in the left handed box. - Max Flack ‘26 (Effingham HS)(Lake Land commit) Max came to P3 with very little experience on the mound, and with Ben’s help Max has improved his mid 80’s FB now running it all the way up to 92 mph. Max has seen success in the backend of games for the Hearts with 2 saves this season and 34 strikeouts in 31.2 IP. - Trevan Sidwell ‘26 (North Clay/Clay City)(uncommitted) Sidwell is another horse for the Cardinals pitching staff this season. Trevan is 6-1 this season with 37 strikeouts in 47.2 IP. His ability to throw multiple pitches for a strike keeps hitters off balance and generates weak contact leading to a 1.89 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. - Kanen White ‘26 (Lake Land commit) Kanen has shown what buying into a development plan can do. Up 30lbs in body mass has jumped his peak power output from 3600W to 4100W. This jump has taken his average FB from 85-87 T88 to now 88-90 T91. - Tristan McMeen (Greenville)(NCAA D3) Tristan has been with Ben and P3 since Feb. 2025. He has continued over the last 15 months to stick to his programming and has reaped the benefits. When he started his FB numbers were 81-83 T85 now 15 months later he sits 88-90 T91 with his FB. - Colin Blazich (Lake Land)(NJCAA D1) Colin begin with Ben and P3 in August of 2025. Since then Colin has taken his development head on. Not only has his FB jumped from 83-85 T86 to now sitting 87-88 T90, but he’s also worked with Ben on pitch design with his slider and development of his changeup as a third pitch.

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Saturday Spotlight 🔦🔦 Let’s highlight some of J3 athletes having success this season! Meade Johnson (SIUC): Meade is 1-2 on the year, since this graphic was made Meade now has 3 saves on the year, with 40 strikeouts in 41 IP. Running his fastball up to an impressive 97 mph this spring. Madden Johnson (LLC): Madden finished his freshman season slashing an impressive .392/.513/1.081. The .392 batting average is the highest average by a freshman at Lake Land in the last decade. He also scored 62 runs, and drove in 53 RBI’s while walking 33 to 22 strikeouts. Madden also made starts at 6 different defensive positions this year. This defensive versatility, and impressive offensive season garnered 1st Team All-GRAC Honors for Madden. Jack Armstrong (Indiana St): Jack is 2-2 in his senior campaign with 3 saves. Jack has a 4.93 ERA in 42 IP with 34 strikeouts. Jack has wins over Miami (Ohio) and Penn State. Jack extended his domination of Big Ten teams into the later innings as 2 of his 3 saves came against Big Ten competition.

New Hit Lab session signups are live!

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With the snowy weather coming in, its a perfect time to stay inside and sign-up for our Inaugural Hit Lab - Mattoon session! Any questions feel free to reach out to J3 at [email protected] * Individual Assessment * 8-Week Individual Hitting Plan * Options for 1/week or 2/week with instructor * Hitting plan includes time with instructor and plan for on your own 1/Week Sign-Up Link: app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?ow… 2/Week Sign-Up Link: app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?ow…

Coming January 2026... 👀 HitLab Training is excited to announce its partnership with J3 Training Academy in Mattoon, Illinois! Under this partnership, HitLab will be led by Lake Land CC Coach Davis Johnson. What will HitLab Training provide? 📱 Players 10U-18U will receive tailored programming through the Pelotero App 👥 Option to train in-house once or twice per week for 8 weeks 📏 3 testing days: initial, 4 week mark, and final assessment week 8 Stay tuned for the release of our first HitLab Training session in Mattoon! 👊 Join Contact List >> api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/BX…

As we @LLC_Baseball move into Phase 2, we are excited to be able to utilize @J3Training for all of our indoor training needs. #Develop #LakerUp #L4L

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Exit Velocity Heat Sheet: Taco Bowl Games 1 & 2🔥 Thanks to @J3Training for the use of Trackman during the Taco Bowl! @LLCAthletics @2YearBaseball @DeegsBaseball @_TheJBB @The_Noah_Sharp @TadSlowik_DBA @CoachKsAcademy #L4L #LakerUp🦆

2025 J3 Hittrax League Signups are now live! tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistra…

Place to be in Mattoon area.👇

J3 Training Academy @J3Training

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J3 renovations are complete! J3 will return to normal hours starting tomorrow Tuesday September 2nd! Excited to show off all the improvements; also be on the lookout for all our fall/winter camps, clinics, lesson plans, and leagues! Advertisements and signups will be posted soon!

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J3 renovations are complete! J3 will return to normal hours starting tomorrow Tuesday September 2nd! Excited to show off all the improvements; also be on the lookout for all our fall/winter camps, clinics, lesson plans, and leagues! Advertisements and signups will be posted soon!

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Finishing touches going up on the new cages today! So many improvements from the old setup. 5 cages now, longer cages, easier access, and a new reception area.