by joehudak | Jul 13, 2021 | 2021 Blogs
Jordan Thurmond, IF/OF U of South Carolina-Sumter This is the second time that I have taken a trip with the Pride and Coach Hudak to the Dominican Republic. The first time I went was with a bunch of high school guys when I was 16, but this time I was able to go with...
by joehudak | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021 Blogs
Jarod Szabo, Pitcher Georgia Southern University My name is Jared Szabo and this is my first year with the Piedmont Pride. I go to Georgia Southern University and I am majoring in Construction Engineering. I will be a junior in the classroom but actually a freshman on...
by joehudak | Jul 11, 2021 | 2021 Blogs
Reece Fields, Pitcher North Greenville University This trip has been extremely eye opening for me. I had heard stories from previous players of what the Dominican Republic would look like, but I was still shocked when I saw the villages for the first time. They looked...
by joehudak | Jul 10, 2021 | 2021 Blogs
Ben Wetenhall, Infielder College of Charleston As we our in our last week here in the Dominican Republic, it makes me come to realize how blessed I am to be in this amazing country one more time. This morning, we woke up early (per usual) and headed to San Pedro de...
by joehudak | Jul 9, 2021 | 2021 Blogs
Patrick Brogan, Outfielder California University of Pennsylvania Today the team and I had an unforgettable experience as we got to play the St. Louis Cardinals Dominican Summer league squad. After driving through the streets of the Dominican Republic the past week it...