head baseball coach at Old Dominion University.
Joined August 2025
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Chris Finwood retweeted
My JUCO coach used to say “When you’re struggling at the plate, keep your hands up and work down. 99.9% of the time you’re missing under”
Chris Finwood retweeted
The Brewers are being celebrated like they invented baseball.
They are doing things that have become unusual.
They have an old school tough manager who players love playing for.
They focus on basic easy to understand basic fundamentals.
They have a hitting coach that was an overachieving player for skill that played in the big leagues.
They hit the ball the other way.
They value putting the ball in play.
They adjust their approach based on situation and count.
They are not addicted to exit velocity and launch angle bullshit.
They bunt and steal bases.
They do not have selfish superstars that need to be treated like celebrities.
The Brewers simply play the game how it was meant to be played.
Chris Finwood retweeted
It's not the sports equinox if we don't talk @ODUBaseball. New episode out this morning covering Fall Ball, Roster limits and ABS. @CoachHadge2 hops on to share his insights on Fall results and how he's approaching the game holistically. @cbwi1k @coachfinny5 @3GWilliams
Chris Finwood retweeted
Make a mistake? Have a “next pitch” mentality! The next pitch is all that matters. Keep your head in the game… odds are you will have a chance to help the team later. Maybe the very next pitch or towards the end of the game. You just never know when the next opportunity will show itself… Baseball rewards those who can stay locked in.
Chris Finwood retweeted
🍂FALL PROSPECT CAMP🍂
🗓️ - Sunday November 8th, 2026
⏱️ - Check in begins at 9am
📍 - Ellmer Family Baseball Complex
Don't miss your opportunity to get in front of our coach staff this fall!
Get signed up with the link
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#ODUSports | #ReignOn|#Monarchs
Chris Finwood retweeted
Everyone at lower levels want to just hit, hit, hit…. And just Ignore elite defensive development and it often shows… especially when all the marbles are on the table…. Pressure exposes the weakly prepared….
Chris Finwood retweeted
The Brewers and Rays have a magic formula.
Basic fundamentals and unselfish players.
The majority of other organizations would rather lose trying to outsmart the competition with space station lunacy and scientific jargon.
Chris Finwood retweeted
𝑨 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌 ⚾️🏆
We also want to give a shoutout to alumni Dylan Brown on being named @RedSoxPlayerDev 2026 Minor League Pitcher of the Year 👊
#ODUSports | #ReignOn | #Monarchs
Chris Finwood retweeted
Shoutout the late @LantzWheeler and @KenRavizza1 The Godfather of the Mental game of Baseball
“Confidence is fragile!”
“Feeling good is overrated!”
The best 20 minutes of your season!
I studied under Dr. Ravizza at @csuf and it changed my life!
Chris Finwood retweeted
Congrats @dylantbrown27 for being named Pitcher of the Year in the Red Sox minor league system!!! @ODUBaseball
Congratulations to our 2026 Minor League Award winners!
ALT TEXT: Boston Red Sox Minor League Players of the Year Pitcher of the Year - Dylan Brown Offensive Player of the Year - Franklin Arias Defensive Player of the Year - Gerardo Rodriguez Baserunner of the Year - Andrews Opata Latin American Position Player of the Year - Joskairo Ramirez Latin American Pitcher of the Year - Emanuel Jimenez Lou Gorman Award - Wyatt Olds IMAGE: Headshots of the 7 award dinners in Red Sox uniforms overlaid on a dark blue background with white and light blue text overlaid on it.
Chris Finwood retweeted
New episode of @HudsonHomers! @3GWilliams and I talk @ODUBaseball with Head Coach @coachfinny5 and senior catcher @macaddin_dye!
youtu.be/odoP_RAw7Ck?is=dOag…
We've got a new episode for you this morning. @coachfinny5 and the guys talk new AD, construction updates and a scary collision involving Jared Young. @macaddin_dye joins to give us the inside scoop on how the pitching staff is shaping up. Link below!
Chris Finwood retweeted
INCREDIBLE: A police officer pulled over a young Black man near the university. His license had expired.
"Why are you driving on an expired license?" the officer asked.
The young man said softly, "I just lost my night job. What I have left is just enough for food, rent, and bills. I'm from out of state. I'm here alone for university. And I have a job interview this morning."
The officer could have followed the book and impounded the car. He didn't.
He parked his cruiser, helped the young man straighten his tie, got in the passenger seat, and drove him to the interview himself.
They walked in together. The officer apologized for them being late and explained why. They took a selfie. Wished him luck.
He got the job. And later, he got a temporary permit to drive until he could afford to renew his license.
That's what humanity looks like.
Chris Finwood retweeted
🚨CLINT EASTWOOD FORMALLY REJECTED AND RETURNED ALL OF HIS OSCARS TO THE ACADEMY AFTER THEY REFUSED TO DEFINE THE WORD "WOMAN" AND ACCEPTED A NOMINATION FOR A BIOLOGICAL MALE FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS!
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“I’m standing up for women’s rights,” said the 93-year-old Hollywood icon. “If it’s the last stand I make, then so be it.”
The “actress” in question, Joseph “JoJobeans” Barron, was nominated for a small part in the latest Seth Rogen film.
Eastwood says he hopes his protest gets some attention.
Share this everywhere so Clint’s last stand gets the attention it deserves!
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Chris Finwood retweeted
Happy 71st birthday to the great Robin Yount
I always like to go back to this video of Robin. Such wise words
Give it a listen and I’m 100% sure you will agree with him
Chris Finwood retweeted
A standard without clear behaviors is just a slogan.
A slogan tells people what the team believes.
A standard shows up in how players behave.
Chris Finwood retweeted
This is what “coachable” looks like ⬇️
Direct eye contact, acknowledging what is being said & listening.
