Denny Walling played in Ron Mentus is the elcome to the inaugural Generals the major leagues from 1975- program director for W 1992, compiling a career the Generals Gold Gold Glove Academy. Our dual average of .271, appearing in Glove Academy. He 90-minute sessions are geared over 1,200 games. Drafted was an All-City third towards defense and the No. 1 by Oakland after playing baseman during his prevention of runs in order to at Clemson, he spent 11 high school years in win more games. So you’ll Waterbury, Conn. hear this theme more than seasons with Houston and also saw action once: with St. Louis and Texas. He is 13th on the A defensive stalwart, he later played for the career list with 108 pinch-hits. Walling has Johnson Air Base Vanguards while serving R-P-D: Run Prevention Defense!!! served as a batting coach at the major and with the U.S. Air Force in Japan. minor league levels. Currently he’s the In 2002 he was honored with the The Chicago Cubs stressed defense on their hitting instructor for The Home Run Club. way to 114 wins and the World Series title in Sportsmanship Award by Collegiate 2016. The Cubs allowed the fewest runs in Seth Berry is the manager Baseball; he is a contributing editor for the major leagues; their coaching staff of The Home Run Club. He Baseball The Magazine. included a Run Prevention Coordinator. earned All-State honors at both Wilson Memorial and Our coaches will touch on the fundamentals Covenant High Schools and of defense as it applies to each position. was also named All-Region Whether you’re an infielder, outfielder, at Wilson. pitcher or catcher, there will be something He played collegiately at Tusculum College for you to learn and focus on before you hit (TN) and Eastern Mennonite Univ. (VA) and the ballfield this spring. is certified by the National Pitching Registration Details Association specializing in pitching Materials will be provided Register online (required) with Ron Mentus: biomechanics. so you can take notes and [email protected] (Deadline-Feb. 8). record certain data. A Submit names of attendees with ages of question and answer session will conclude students included. A confirmation email will the program to allow you to ask the coaches be returned which will verify your pertinent questions regarding the topics registration. covered. The $10 registration fee is due upon check- Our thanks to Tyler Hoffman and David in; please arrive by 2:45 p.m. Cash or checks There will be door prizes as well as free Gauldin III of the Waynesboro Generals for only (payable to Waynesboro Generals). tickets to Generals games; certificates will their support and encouragement in staging Further information available at be awarded to those who complete both this program; and to Waynesboro High www.waynesborogenerals.net. sessions. School for allowing the use of its facility.