La Porte Freshman Pitchers Offer Promising Future

Coaches see potential in tall lefty and short righty duo

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of deep blue, forest green, and burnt orange, conveying the raw energy and potential of the sport.Youthful talent on the mound offers a promising future for the La Porte High School baseball program.La Porte Today

La Porte High School baseball coaches A.J. Sorg and Burt Bearickx are excited about the potential of their two freshman pitchers - a tall left-hander and a short right-hander. The coaches believe the duo could develop into a formidable combination in the circle for the team.

Why it matters

La Porte has struggled in recent seasons, so the emergence of these young pitching talents provides hope for the program's future. Developing strong pitching is crucial for high school baseball teams, and the coaches are optimistic these freshmen can anchor the staff for years to come.

The details

The left-handed pitcher stands nearly 6 feet tall, while the right-hander is around 5 feet. Despite their differing statures, the coaches see potential in both players and believe they can complement each other well on the mound.

  • The 2026 high school baseball season is currently underway.

The players

A.J. Sorg

The head baseball coach at La Porte High School.

Burt Bearickx

The pitching coach at La Porte High School.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited about the potential of these two young pitchers. They both have the talent to develop into impact players for us.”

— A.J. Sorg, Head Coach

“Their contrasting styles could make for a tough one-two punch. We're looking forward to seeing how they progress over the next few seasons.”

— Burt Bearickx, Pitching Coach

The takeaway

The emergence of these two talented freshman pitchers provides a much-needed boost of optimism for the La Porte baseball program, which has struggled in recent years. If the coaches can help the duo reach their full potential, they could form a formidable one-two punch that anchors the team for the foreseeable future.