Hello everybody just wanted to share that tonight son recieved the call that he will be going to the "show". He will be joining the Cubs tomm. in Mil
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raiders,
That is AWESOME. I saw your son pitch 3 times in the MWL in 2005 and in the MWL All Star game that same year.
What a thrill.
Best wishes for a great outing, continued success and good health.
What a tremendous thrill that your son has worked so hard to earn. BTW, hope you will be sitting in the stands enjoying every second.
That is AWESOME. I saw your son pitch 3 times in the MWL in 2005 and in the MWL All Star game that same year.
What a thrill.
Best wishes for a great outing, continued success and good health.
What a tremendous thrill that your son has worked so hard to earn. BTW, hope you will be sitting in the stands enjoying every second.
Infielddad, thanks for the kind words and yes as a matter of fact will be leaving in the morning to head to Mil. This coming weekend we have lots of family flying in to Atlanta to watch Cubs battle the Braves. Hope your Son is doing well....
Raiders, that is huge! He was in Daytona just last year. Amazing! 
Wow that's really great news Raiders. I'll be tuning in tonight and watching for Sean. Huge congrats to Sean, to you, and to your family.
raiders3604: You don't need a plane.
I'll bet your son has your spirits soaring high!
AWESOME! ...and congratulations.
Raiders,
This is huge!!! Congratulations to you and your son!
Best of luck to your son and you ENJOY !
This is huge!!! Congratulations to you and your son!
Best of luck to your son and you ENJOY !
Raiders...WOWOWOWOWOWOW and congrats to your son, to you, and your family and friends.
Although I'm a White Sox fan now, I'll cheer for 1 Cubbie now!
WOWOWOWOW... How neat!
Although I'm a White Sox fan now, I'll cheer for 1 Cubbie now!
WOWOWOWOW... How neat!
Raiders...,
Many congratulations to your son and family. The hard work is paying off.
FYI, when my son got called up I also got to quickly arrange transportation to Milwaukee. And then your son gets to pitch at Wrigley too!
Many congratulations to your son and family. The hard work is paying off.
FYI, when my son got called up I also got to quickly arrange transportation to Milwaukee. And then your son gets to pitch at Wrigley too!
Hey Gallaghers,
I'm completely thrilled. It actually brought me to tears when I heard the news. John Jr. is driving to Atlanta from Gainesville with Calvin Reyes and Josh Edmondson. (I warned them about being a distraction). Best wishes from the Daly's to the Gallaghers. God Bless. JD senior
I'm completely thrilled. It actually brought me to tears when I heard the news. John Jr. is driving to Atlanta from Gainesville with Calvin Reyes and Josh Edmondson. (I warned them about being a distraction). Best wishes from the Daly's to the Gallaghers. God Bless. JD senior
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!How very exciting!!!
Your Sean and my Shaun were POKER teammates back in 2004....Shaun is with the Cardinals...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Your Sean and my Shaun were POKER teammates back in 2004....Shaun is with the Cardinals...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
We have been hearing about Sean for two years now. I'm looking forward to seeing him help out that pen!
Raiders3604 son is on the Cubs roster and pitching well out of the pen. I saw him pitch a perfect 8th on Sunday Night Baseball. Way to go Sean!
Sean Gallagher
Sean Gallagher
Don't know if anyone enjoys reading these old reports we have on file. I know they interest me.
Here is one we wrote on Sean before his senior year in high school.
2004 PG World Showcase
Gallagher is a strong, physically mature pitcher who threw very well for us in Fort Myers. He has a compact, quick arm action and gets good downward plane to the plate from a high 3/4’s release point. He also gets good use of his lower half in his delivery. Gallagher’s fastball stayed pretty steadily in the 86-88 mph range and he’d get some late sinking and boring action on it down in the strike zone. He’d occasionally turn it over at 83-84 mph and get even more sink to it. Gallagher’s breaking ball was a 65-66 mph curveball that had good spin and a tight biting action to it. He’ll need to speed this pitch up a bit for pro ball, to make it more effective given his fastball velocity but the fundamentals and ability to spin it are already there and the adjustment should be fairly easy. He shows a great feel for the mound and that no fear approach scouts love to see. He's a highest level college guy and he might create some serious pro interest.
Here is one we wrote on Sean before his senior year in high school.
2004 PG World Showcase
Gallagher is a strong, physically mature pitcher who threw very well for us in Fort Myers. He has a compact, quick arm action and gets good downward plane to the plate from a high 3/4’s release point. He also gets good use of his lower half in his delivery. Gallagher’s fastball stayed pretty steadily in the 86-88 mph range and he’d get some late sinking and boring action on it down in the strike zone. He’d occasionally turn it over at 83-84 mph and get even more sink to it. Gallagher’s breaking ball was a 65-66 mph curveball that had good spin and a tight biting action to it. He’ll need to speed this pitch up a bit for pro ball, to make it more effective given his fastball velocity but the fundamentals and ability to spin it are already there and the adjustment should be fairly easy. He shows a great feel for the mound and that no fear approach scouts love to see. He's a highest level college guy and he might create some serious pro interest.
I love to follow our websters' sons in pro ball, and of course it is especially exciting when they make it to "the show"! Congrats to Sean, what a great start to the year with an ERA of 0, one hit and no walks or runs in 2 IP. He's only 22 years old.
Also I love to go back and read the PG reports from 3, 4, 5 years ago and see how the kid progressed. In 2004 he was throwing 86-88 mph and still developing some of his pitches (I think that was his senior year of HS?). Now he's pitching in MLB. Fun to follow, fun to imagine raiders3604's pride and joy for Sean. And although my son is long past HS, I would imagine it's inspiring for parents of current high school prospects to look at this and see a real life example that dreams DO come true!
Congratulations and continued success to Sean!
Julie
Also I love to go back and read the PG reports from 3, 4, 5 years ago and see how the kid progressed. In 2004 he was throwing 86-88 mph and still developing some of his pitches (I think that was his senior year of HS?). Now he's pitching in MLB. Fun to follow, fun to imagine raiders3604's pride and joy for Sean. And although my son is long past HS, I would imagine it's inspiring for parents of current high school prospects to look at this and see a real life example that dreams DO come true!
Congratulations and continued success to Sean!
Julie
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
Don't know if anyone enjoys reading these old reports we have on file. I know they interest me.
Count me in as one who loves reading them... I do go over to PG Crosschecker and read them at times - but having them here as a part of the discussion is really nice. Thank you for sharing. BTW - I also used crosschecker as a means of "scouting" baseball programs that my son was considering - e.g. who is already there and, for those who have not gotten a lot of innings, what kind of competition are they likely to provide. Provides some interesting input.
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quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
Don't know if anyone enjoys reading these old reports we have on file. I know they interest me.
Here is one we wrote on Sean before his senior year in high school.
2004 PG World Showcase
Gallagher is a strong, physically mature pitcher who threw very well for us in Fort Myers. He has a compact, quick arm action and gets good downward plane to the plate from a high 3/4’s release point. He also gets good use of his lower half in his delivery. Gallagher’s fastball stayed pretty steadily in the 86-88 mph range and he’d get some late sinking and boring action on it down in the strike zone. He’d occasionally turn it over at 83-84 mph and get even more sink to it. Gallagher’s breaking ball was a 65-66 mph curveball that had good spin and a tight biting action to it. He’ll need to speed this pitch up a bit for pro ball, to make it more effective given his fastball velocity but the fundamentals and ability to spin it are already there and the adjustment should be fairly easy. He shows a great feel for the mound and that no fear approach scouts love to see. He's a highest level college guy and he might create some serious pro interest.
Seems like years ago, I can remember those drives to Ft Myers as if they happened yesterday. I still follow a lot of the players that I remember who attended the Showcases with Sean as well as lots of players that I have met following Sean. The experience of attending these Showcases prepared Sean for playing against the Elite. It been a great past year for Sean but it also has come with hard work as Sean dropped 35lbs during the past offseason. He looks really great and that dropping the weight helped him with his mechanics. I want to thank everybody for their kind words and want to wish everybody the best of luck. I hate to say this but what I love the most is that I get to spend this weekend at "Wrigley" watching the Cubbies and the D-Backs. Once again thank for the kind words......
Waooo...
That is the kind of call a parent want to have. Your son and all your family deserve it the good news. I am glad for all of you.
That is the kind of call a parent want to have. Your son and all your family deserve it the good news. I am glad for all of you.
What a special moment and one I will never forget. On Friday May 16th at Wrigley field against the Pittsburg Pirates. I watched my Son in his second MLB start win his 1st game......
Congratulations to Sean.
quote:Originally posted by raiders3604:
What a special moment and one I will never forget. On Friday May 16th at Wrigley field against the Pittsburg Pirates. I watched my Son in his second MLB start win his 1st game......
Good Stuff! Huaah!
Hey that's awesome Raiders! Congrats to Sean, and to you. Here's to many more starts and W's
Outstanding !!! And what a thrill that Dad could be there.
How cool is that! Congratulations 