Sumter Bulls 9U Baseball

And that's a wrap for the Sumter Bulls Blue 9U season!

What a year it has been for this group of ballplayers. From the very first practice to the final out, these boys embraced every challenge, put in the work, and continued to raise the standard for what Bulls baseball looks like.

This team logged plenty of miles this season, competing against some of the best competition around while traveling to Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. No matter where they played, the Blue Crew showed up ready to compete and represented Sumter the right way.

The season started with a bang as the Bulls captured the championship in Walterboro, battling through a 16-team field to bring home the first title of the fall. They weren't finished there. The boys followed that up with championships at the NIT Warm-Up Event and the Mother's Day One-Day Tournament in Columbia, finishing the year with three Gold Bracket Championships and a Gold Bracket Finalist appearance.

One of the most exciting parts of the season was watching the offense explode as confidence grew throughout the year. The Bulls launched 13 home runs during the season, including four bombs during the Mother's Day Tournament and two more during the NIT Warm-Up Event. The season concluded with the Bulls playing up an age division in Walterboro, taking on 10U competition and finishing 2-2 while launching five home runs over the weekend. It was a fitting way to end the year and a perfect example of how much these players developed throughout the season.

Several players joined the Home Run Club for the first time this season:

💣 Grayson Barr – First Career Home Run
💣 Sawyer Keefe – First Career Home Run
💣 Mason Woodcock – First Career Home Run
💣 Carson Woodcock – First Career Home Run
💣 Davis Williams
💣 Hammond Frost

When the dust settled, the accomplishments were impressive:

🏆 3 Gold Bracket Championships
🥈 1 Gold Bracket Finalist Finish
🥉 1 Gold Bracket 3rd Place Finish
⭐ 50 All-Tournament Selections
🔥 2 Tournament MVP Awards
🎯 2 Tournament MVPitcher Awards
🇺🇸 Ranked 30th Nationally among 9U AA Teams
📍 Ranked 14th in South Carolina among 9U AA Teams

But more important than the trophies, rankings, and awards was the growth. This group became better teammates, better competitors, and better young men. They learned how to battle through adversity, celebrate each other's success, and trust the work they put in every week.

A huge thank you goes out to the parents for the countless miles, weekends away from home, and unwavering support throughout the season. None of this happens without you.

To the players: be proud of what you accomplished. The future is bright, and this season was only the beginning.

🐂 SUMTER BULLS RED 9U – 2025-2026 SEASON RECAP 🐂

And that's a wrap on the Sumter Bulls Red 9U season!

What a season it was. It's hard to believe that just a year ago we were holding tryouts and introducing many of these boys to their first experience with travel baseball. From day one, this group bought in, showed up ready to work, and embraced every challenge that came their way.

From Sumter to Lexington, Myrtle Beach to Charleston, these boys put plenty of miles on the tires and left their mark everywhere they went. They competed with heart, represented our community with pride, and continued to improve every single weekend.

The growth this team showed from the first practice to the final game is difficult to put into words. With the guidance of Coach Kirby and Coach Chase, the boys took every challenge in stride and truly blossomed throughout the season. Their commitment, determination, and willingness to learn made coaching them an absolute pleasure.

🏆 2 Tournament Finalist Finishes
🥉 2 Third Place Finishes
🏅 33 All-Tournament Selections
⭐ Tournament MVP Honors
⚾ Tournament MVPitcher Honors

Special congratulations to:

⭐ Zachary Mitchell – Tournament MVP (PG Halloween Havoc)

⚾ Brooks Grier – Tournament MVPitcher (Battle of the Bats Fall Edition)

All-Tournament Selections:
Brooks Grier, Zachary Mitchell, Logan Carter, Wyatt Keller, Emmett McClelland, Jack Trigg, Ryder McCoy, Davis Williams, William Reed Kirby, Bowen Sweatman, Grayson Barr, and John Patrick Pinto.

While we're proud of the accomplishments, trophies, and individual honors, we're even more proud of the young men these boys are becoming. The friendships and memories will last these boys a lifetime. The wins will be remembered, but the friendships, lessons learned, work ethic developed, and memories made along the way are what truly matter.

A huge thank you to our families for the countless hours spent at practices, games, and tournaments. Your support, encouragement, and commitment to these boys made this season possible.

To our players: thank you for trusting us, working hard, and representing the Bulls with pride. The future is bright, and we're excited to watch each of you continue to grow both on and off the field.

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Last weekend the 9U Red Bulls hit the road to Moncks Corner for the Perfect Game March Mania tournament, just incase you couldn't make it here are some sights and a recap of the weekend that saw the boys come up just short but battle all weekend to take home a little jewelry and a second place finish!

Game 1:
After getting things going early, the Bulls broke the game open in the 3rd inning with a big offensive surge. Patient at-bats, aggressive baserunning, and capitalizing on mistakes helped the Bulls plate multiple runs and take control.

Offensive Leaders:
John Patrick Pinto stayed hot at the plate going a perfect 2-for-2 with a clutch RBI hit.
Brooks Grier sparked the offense early with a triple to right field and came around to score.
Grayson Barr reached base multiple times and created pressure on the bases.

On the Mound:
Zachary Mitchell set the tone early with multiple strikeouts.
Logan Carter battled through a tough inning and came up with key outs when needed.
Brooks Grier also contributed on the mound to help close things out.
All-around team win for the Bulls as they kick off tournament play the right way.

Game 2:
After a competitive start, the Bulls broke things wide open in the middle innings, highlighted by a huge 3rd inning where the lineup strung together hits, walks, and aggressive baserunning to take control of the game. The pressure never let up from there.

Offensive Leaders:
Brooks Grier had a big game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with multiple triples, including a bases-clearing triple in the 3rd inning that brought in four runs.

Logan Carter delivered with a double and added an RBI to help extend the lead.

John Patrick Pinto continued to stay consistent, reaching base and adding an extra-base hit.

Grayson Barr contributed with a hit and worked his way on base, helping keep innings alive.

Ryder Mccoy added solid at bats again and was a menace on the base paths.

On the Mound:
Brooks Grier led the way on the mound, recording multiple strikeouts and working through key situations to keep momentum on the Bulls’ side.

All-around team effort as the Bulls put together back-to-back strong performances to continue tournament play and head into Sunday as the 2 Seed!

Sunday Afternoon Game 3:
The Bulls were back at it Sunday morning in a high-energy matchup against the Charleston Defenders, showing resilience and offensive firepower throughout the game.

After trading runs early, the Bulls put together a huge 2nd inning that flipped the momentum. Big hits, aggressive baserunning, and capitalizing on passed balls allowed the Bulls to string together multiple runs and take control.

Offensive Leaders:
Davis Williams had a standout performance, going a perfect 2-for-2 with a triple and multiple RBIs to spark the offense.

Ryder Mccoy Started a rally early hustling out an infield single.

Emmett McClelland delivered a big triple, driving in multiple runs during the key inning.

Grayson Barr stayed hot at the plate, reaching base multiple times and scoring runs.

Zachary Mitchell added a hit and worked his way on base to help keep innings alive.

Jack Trigg came up with a big game winning RBI Single in the bottom of the 5th inning to walk off the Charleston Defenders.

On the Mound:
Grayson Barr handled duties on the mound and battled through a tough lineup, collecting strikeouts and competing in key moments.

Wyatt Keller also saw time on the mound and worked through early innings against a strong offensive push.

Despite a late push from the Defenders, the Bulls showed fight and continued to compete throughout the game.

Game 4 Championship Sunday:
The Bulls wrapped up the weekend competing in the championship game against a tough Summerville Shockwave squad, battling from start to finish.

After falling behind early, the Bulls responded with a strong offensive push in the 2nd and 3rd innings. The lineup showed fight, stringing together hits and putting pressure on the defense to stay within reach.

Offensive Leaders:
Brooks Grier continued his strong weekend, delivering a double and adding an RBI to help spark the offense.

Jack Trigg came through with a clutch RBI single in the 3rd inning.

Wyatt Keller contributed with a key hit, driving in two runs during the Bulls’ rally.

Emmett McClelland added a hit and helped set the table for scoring opportunities.

On the Mound:
The Bulls used multiple arms throughout the game, including John Patrick Pinto, Logan Carter all stepping in to compete against a tough lineup.

Despite the outcome, the Bulls capped off a strong weekend with a championship appearance and continued to show the fight and determination that defines this group.

The 9U Bulls Blue squad is heading to the beach this weekend to get back on the diamond! Follow along on gamechanger for play by play action and live video stream!