This summer's Kingfish squad found their success in consistency, accountability, and grit. This group of guys came to practice on a daily basis with a purpose and intent to get better. The Kingfish grinded 5 days a week with workouts starting at 10am and a 2+ hour long practice immediately following. The consistent and intentional training and development these guys received this summer is unmatched, and they took full advantage of it.
 
Each player supported one another, pushed each other to get better, and picked each other up on and off the field. These guys were not only determined to improve on a personal level, but they also exercised a fiery competitive nature as a team. The energy in the dugout remained high and positive at all times, no matter the situation or the score.
 
The aforementioned hard work these players put in each and every day truly paid off and their development was off the charts. Over the course of our 7-week summer program, we saw significant increases in both exit velocity and pitching velocity from the spring season. In just a short time, the Kingfish players averaged a 5.2mph exit velocity increase off the bat, as well as a pitching velocity increase of about 4mph.
 
The three core values of the Kingfish set the foundation of the team and led the Kingfish to a winning record this summer, finishing at 7-6-1 through four tournaments. Amidst this success, the Kingfish secured a championship victory at the St. Pete Baseball City tournament on June 24-25. Despite tough competition and a small Kingfish roster, the players battled and proved themselves to be a very formidable opponent.
 
Highlights with the bat include Sean Dromgool (2026) posting a 92.2mph exit velo and Gio Cruz (2025) posting a 90mph exit velo. On the pitching side, Oakley Shirk (2026) and Rylan Autman (2027) both registered 78mph on the radar gun this summer.
 
Notable summer season stats:

• Carter Okuhara (2026): 2-0,13.2 IP, 10 Ks, 0.51 ERA; .333 AVG, 5 RBI
• Grady Conroy (2024): 1-1, 18 IP, 16 Ks, 3.11 ERA; .313 AVG, 6 RBI
• Chase McInerney (2025): .529 AVG, 1.327 OPS, 7 RBI, 9 R; 6 IP, 2.33 ERA
• John Rudolph (2025): .441 AVG, 1.259 OPS, 7 XBH, 8 RBI, 16 R, 11 SB