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Catching mask

Backstop1512 ·
Okay guys, so I am a catcher recently going into High School. I have worn a hockey mask for all my life. I haven't had much problems with it. I have an All Star MVP4000 and I love it. As I continue to get older I keep seeing more and more traditional...
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Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

Jaxcatcher_13 ·
Hi this is my first post on this forum and I just had a few questions about forming and maintaining my new glove. I purchased a Rawlings Pro Preferred this past weekend http://www.rawlingsgear.com/baseball/baseball-gloves/proscm41mo.html and...
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Bernie Young hired as Milligan's coach

Bizazz ·
Here's a couple of writeups http://www.milligan.edu/athlet...eball_Young_Hire.htm http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/default.asp?SectionID=DETAIL&ID=50232
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

tanndonn ·
Sounds like the glove will get enough reps to break in fairly quick. All of this will be in my opinion. Don't do anything to accellerate the breaking in period. Games, bullpens, catching off a machine will break it in properly with your hand in it. Stay away from petroleum based oils or creams. I love using Lexol on mine. You can buy it at auto part stores, hardware stores, etc. It's a leather conditioner, very lite. Won't build up or add weight to the leather. Apply as needed, when it dries...
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

CollegeParentNoMore ·
Keep it clean. Dirt is like sandpaper to the glove.
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

Rob T ·
At the PG tourney in Ft. Myers there was a company called "Webgem" that has a product that is basically a hard plastic form that you place in the glove and a neoprene bag that you keep it in when not using it. Because my son has a habit of turning his gloves into pancakes, I bought one of the "webgems" to see if it will help keep his glove in proper shape. Google it to see if it is something that you may be interested in.
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

Jaxcatcher_13 ·
Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate it.
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

sowilson ·
I like Lexol Conditioner to aid in breaking in a glove, just apply a little bit to those areas that you want to flex. As you use your glove during the season apply a little Lexol Conditioner to the whole glove, especially the laces (they get brittle and break when they dry out). Dirt is the enemy of your catchers mitt, so wipe off the glove with a towel (damp is best) after each use. Once the glove is dry, take a medium bristle brush and brush off any caked on dirt, pay special attention to...
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

Batty67 ·
Originally Posted by Rob T: At the PG tourney in Ft. Myers there was a company called "Webgem" that has a product that is basically a hard plastic form that you place in the glove and a neoprene bag that you keep it in when not using it. Because my son has a habit of turning his gloves into pancakes, I bought one of the "webgems" to see if it will help keep his glove in proper shape. Google it to see if it is something that you may be interested in. Ordered one last week. Should have it this...
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

slbaseballdad ·
we are trying something new. a friend works with leather and suggested it. after each game, a long wipe to get the dirt off. every other week of so, rub a little pure lanolin on the dry areas and/or flex points. good so far. it takes very little (half of a dime size dollop for whole glove). it goes far. Lanolin is in Lexol (previously mentioned). You can find it at drug stores in the nursing section.
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Re: Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt

BackstopDad32 ·
My son has been using the Web Gem mold and bag for about a month now. I am a believer. Glove looks great. Also on the advice of their literature he stopped keeping it in his bag in the garage.
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MLB Trying To Take A Piece Of The Pie Away From Perfect Game?

Francis7 ·
A report on this came out today: https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-mlb-planning-summer-league-elite-high-school-players-160209523.html If you're a Top 80 HS prospect who wants to go pro, how could you pass this up?
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Va Pro Pitching + Catching Clinic. Learn from the Pros

VA Pro Pitching ·
Whats up everyone? 2 players here, Connor Jones (Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake -> UVA -> St. Louis Cardinals) and Alec Bettinger (Hylton Hs, Woodbridge -> UVA -> Milwaukee Brewers) here. We are both obviously from VA. Friends since playing for the Canes together, Teammates at UVA, and we are both in Tidewater this offseason. We wanted to take the opportunity to try and team up to continue to influence Youth baseball in VA. In addition to lessons, we are running at 6 week pitching...
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Coaches with College/Pro Experience Wanted

Pro Source ·
We are looking for very good men of character who have college or pro coaching/playing experience in the Dallas area who are interested in coaching youth teams or have current teams. We have a 12, 500 sq. ft facility where you can also do lessons in Carrollton off of 35/George Bush if interested. We take care of everything for you and pay great but you need to be organized, motivated and a constant learner. We pay very well per half hour/hour lesson and for our teams. Contact our admin...
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Quality 15U/16U Players wanted for Summer Team.

Pro Source ·
We have a team coached by two former college players that is looking for 4-5 players at the 15U/16U level. Two Pitcher Only's and 2-3 position players. Email admin@prosourceathletics.com to set up a tryout. Thanks!
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Re: D2 schools

RedSoxFan21 ·
Here's an updated D2 link http://www.stmarytx.edu/athlet...a/index.php?id=state
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Baseball Playing Opportunities for Ages 17-26 via VMarlins

VMarlins ·
If you are a player looking to play collegiate, international, or professional baseball then look at all the avenues we provide and the results we have for those who participate in our program. Qualifications are as follows: Respect Others, Respect Self, Respect the Game. We have provided a weblink below to explore. Call anytime. Frank Fulton, GM VMarlins, 4344894544. http://www.vmarlins.com/If_This_is_You..php
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Division 3 to Pro

lionhurler ·
Does anyone have any experience or know how to get pro scouts to come see you play at a Division 3 school? I've heard most of the Division 3 players that get drafted/signed played in top summer leagues like Northwoods or Cape Cod but those leagues seem to want scout recommendations. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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CO pitch limits

Stats4Gnats ·
Hey Root, Is this player meeting the Co pitch limit standards? http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/josh-bogen/IiyzWLvSEeS-8KA2nzwbTA/gendersport/baseball-stats.htm#year=15-16
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Kolbe Smith

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Private Tryouts for Ages 10U-16U

Pro Source ·
Pro Source Athletics is conducting private tryouts for 10U through 16U teams for this upcoming Spring/Summer. Be a part of a program that values the student-athletes by having a minimum GPA requirement, gets them involved in their communities, sends over 95% of it's graduates on to college baseball and loves to have fun and win! Contact Jeff@prosourceathletics.com for more information or to set up a private tryout. Jeff Breeding---469.569.9673 www.prosourceathletics.com
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12U AA, 14U AAA ,17/18U Top level teams

Pro Source ·
Hi, Pro Source Athletics is looking for 3 12U AA players near Dallas, 2 14U AAA players near Dallas and 2 17/18U Pitchers for our top level teams this coming Spring/Summer. Contact admin@prosourceathletics.com or 972.242.1882 for further information. Thank you.
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The Dick Birmingham Memorial Sports Complex

cchiass ·
“The Birm” – features 6 full baseball fields of various age appropriate sizes for players ages 7-18, including 3 outdoor batting cages, newly renovated fields, fences, and dugouts. The Birm also offers delicious concessions, clean restrooms, large pavilions for parents and spectators, and a Marucci Pro Shop…but The Birm isn’t just another concrete filled cookie cutter park. We undertook the ambitious project of saving and restoring this classic baseball complex for the enjoyment of...
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Looking for a team in Indiana 18U

Kolbe Smith ·
I broke my thumb last summer which kept me from being able to join a summer team. I am doing very well this high school season at Guerin Catholic, and have the eyes of a few smaller division one schools that want to see me in action on a travel team....
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Re: D3 Talent

GoodPitching ·
Here is a link to NCAA D2 baseball where you can locate D2 schools by State. http://www.stmarytx.edu/athlet...a/index.php?id=state
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Re: Wow - Astros penalty is out

Chico Escuela ·
Am I correct in recalling that Boras previously denied that Altuve participated in the trash can banging scheme? I could swear I read a statement earlier, before the penalties were announced, but I can't find it today. The latest Altuve denial is worded very carefully so as not to deny the prior cheating. Yes, the latest controversy is only rumor and speculation at this point. But I remind folks that there were published rumors at least as early as 2018 that the Astros were using trash cans...
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Re: CO pitch limits

roothog66 ·
Yeah. 9 Days of rest. A kid can pitch 110 and then must rest 3 days. Pretty early in the year for this. Look at this kid's log from last year: http://www.maxpreps.com/athlet...t/baseball-stats.htm This year, he was thrown 110 pitches in his first start on a cold day.
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

BOF ·
Your coach is going to place you in the appropriate league if he thinks you have the talent he will get you placed there. Top D3 programs have scouts at their games and following their top players and many have a scout day. Getting noticed is not typically not the problem if the talent is there.
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

old_school ·
BOF is correct, I know a kid friend of the family who committed to a power 5 school. For a few reasons he ended up staying local and throwing D3 ball. He had many scouts looking at him closely this summer and will have many more this spring.
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

PGStaff ·
Much depends on which DIII college you are at. Some are followed closely by the scouting community, many are not followed at all. There is a very big difference between the highest level and lower levels of DIII. I would think that most coaches would know when they have a player with professional ability. They should also know some area scouts that they can notify and someone in a summer leagues. Also, be proactive if you truly believe you're a prospect. There are Tryouts you can attend.
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

RJM ·
A coach at a quality D3 is going to know pro scouts. He's probably had scouts interested in his players in the past. If a player isn't getting interest and his coach isn't good enough to help he should attend a MLB tryout. If he has anything he will be noticed. A D3 pitcher is more likely to draw interest than a D3 hitter. 90+ is 90+ regardless of the competition. I know a kid who entered college 5'11" throwing 84. He left drafted, 6'2" throwing 93. The question regarding D3 hitters is the...
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

SluggerDad ·
The coach of my son's D3 says that he expects that up to three of his players should draw some interest in the draft this year. From what we can gather the coaches are well connected and well respected, at least for a D3. They seem to get what might be called a small trickle of guys drafted from time to time. I think I read on their website that it was 24 in the past I can't remember how many years. So it definitely can happen. Of those 24 draft picks, though, I think most were in very late...
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

lionhurler ·
Thanks for the input everyone! Looks like I'll have to attend a tryout this summer since my school isn't a power house D3 program. We do play a lot of power house schools (two schools from our conference went to the world series last year and one of their coaches made it to the majors) though so I may get lucky if a scout is watching someone on another team. I am a pitcher by the way and I know we have a better chance at being scouted. Thanks again!
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

Goosegg ·
Here's the key question: what is your velo (sitting and touch)?
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

lionhurler ·
I'm a sophomore sitting around 86-87 touching 88
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

Goosegg ·
With that velo, you should press your coach to find you a spot - Northwoods would be perfect for you. If he does not have the contacts, press him to speak to an area scout who has the right contacts. If that doesn't work, at the beginning of the Northwoods season, teams are always looking for temp players to fill in until the rostered players arrive. Do well during that temp contract and the team will either have a spot or call other teams on your behalf. Also, as the Northwoods season...
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

infielddad ·
lion, I am going to come at this in a slightly different way, but it worked for our son who was a D3 position player who was drafted. This is actually the way our son's D3 coach did it and his track record for Summer placements is second to none at the D3 level-last summer he had one player selected as a Northwoods All Star and 2 selected as NECBL All-Stars, (including one pitcher) and another who was one of the very top hitters in the NECBL for most of that Summer. I would suggest you look...
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Re: Division 3 to Pro

Dominik85 ·
Contact a guy like Kyle or cressey and get your velo up a little
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BOF ·
You have received great advice, get on a good summer league team, work on your velo, and don't worry about the pro prospects until it is evident you have those skills. 86-88 in today's world is nowhere near where you need to be. Frankly 90 is not that unusual these days, for serious pro interest you will have to sit 90 (minimum) and be touching 94-95, anything less than this you are just kidding yourself. My son has a friend from his program (CWS team) who sat 90 touched 94 and was taken as...
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Re: In high school, stats mean nothing

jacjacatk ·
Originally Posted by 2020dad: He means scholarships... but stats I think what people are alluding to more is the inflated stats. True if a kid hits .150 his senior season he more than likely is not a prospect. Even then there are exceptions but your point is valid. Its the kids who hit .500 in a terrible conference with a coach that marks everything as a hit that make hs stats meaningless. Ah, my bad. In that case, this is the more appropriate link,...
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Re: Division 3

bobbyaguho ·
Originally Posted by warriorbaseball16: Topic may be slightly vague but I'm looking for help identifying some high academic D3 schools on the East coast. I've heard of Bates and Bowdoin and have already contacted those coaches but I know very little about their baseball programs. Preferably, I'd like to combine good sporting facilities and a solid program with a top notch academic experience, and D3 fits my playing style much better as of now. Thanks in advance! warriorbaseball1, You are...
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Re: Bluffton University

BishopLeftiesDad ·
Bluffton is in the HCAC. For many years they were at the bottom of the conference. They startedbto really improve, then they had the tragic accident on the way down to florida for spring break. They have climbed back into repectabilty and usually finish in the upper half of the league. In my opinion they keep too large of a roster. Currently there are 55 listed for 2016. http://www.bluffton.edu/athlet...all/2016/roster.html Most of the players and student body are from nw Ohio, or other...
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Re: Catching mask

mepp ·
Related question: My son wants to go to a 2 piece mask because he says that he can see better with it. It seems like that wide design of the mask gives a better view both peripherally and directional line of sight. Was wondering if anyone else had seen that as a reason for going to the old style. Comments?
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Re: Catching mask

Coach_Sampson ·
I've worn both... and there is a perceived difference in field of vision but not any real difference. I think it is due to the sides of the helmet being against your face. But like said before, if your son plays under NFHS rules he has to wear the hockey style helmet
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Re: Catching mask

Bulldog 19 ·
Originally Posted by mepp: Related question: My son wants to go to a 2 piece mask because he says that he can see better with it. It seems like that wide design of the mask gives a better view both peripherally and directional line of sight. Was wondering if anyone else had seen that as a reason for going to the old style. Comments? You can come up with whatever reason you want, NFHS rules specify that the mask must be approved by NOCSAE as a unit. The two-piece mask/helmet does not meet...
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Re: Quality 15U/16U Players wanted for Summer Team.

Andrew Carr ·
Its a shame you're in TX. I have 2 Lefty P/1B looking for a home this summer. Good luck with your search!
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Re: HS Baseball Looking for JUCO Route

Mark1450 ·
My son is 6'2 175 lb outfielder who runs a 4.7 second 60. He is 2017 Senior wanting to play Junior College preferably in Florida. He is 3 year Varsity Starter currently batting .390 from the leadoff position. He is 3 year American Legion All star Below are links that contain a scouting report from the Connecticut American Legion All Star game. The second link is to my high school stats from my Junior season. http://www.prepbaseballreport. com/profiles/CT/Justin-Miller- 4813062957#tab2...
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Re: HS Baseball Looking for JUCO Route

rynoattack ·
Since he is a 2017, it is pretty late in the process, but it is not too late. At this point in the process, I would get video to as many JC coaches as I could. Cabbage is right about Florida. The competition will be stiff. Get to as many showcases this summer as you can. It only takes one good performance in front of the right guy to make it happen. Good luck!
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Re: Catching mask

BishopLeftiesDad ·
Originally Posted by Backstop1512: Okay guys, so I am a catcher recently going into High School. I have worn a hockey mask for all my life. I haven't had much problems with it. I have an All Star MVP4000 and I love it. As I continue to get older I keep seeing more and more traditional style masks. I also thought they were cool looking, and after doing some research on them, I have read some Pros and Cons. Most Cons were saying how it doesn't cover ears, or their state doesn't approve it. The...
 
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