Tagged With "Michael Johnson Performance"
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A&M
I'm sure with all the high school play off hype that this has been over looked by the faithful. I was wondering, what gives at A&M? If you know of or actually know Coach Johnson, you know that there are few coaches out there that know and teach the game like he does. I have had the good fortune of knowing him, (my dad was a SWC umpire for 18 years), ever since he was an assistant for Tom Chandler and in my opinion there may be no finer human being coaching this sport than he. You can throw...
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Senior Moms
The graduation ceremonies for 2005 have begun....mine walked the stage last night.Throughout May, the school programs and banquets and awards kept bringing home the reminder that we may never pass this way again. The number of "last time to...."...
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All-state-team-Illinois
After seein and coaching for 40 years,watching Sing from Joliet Township,Gullickson ,Perconte,Capista,Paul Petrulis,which mean's absoulity nothing lol; here are my pick's for All-State. p.Bowden, Waubonsie Valley/Berger close second. c. Craven...
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Calif. JC All-State Teams
California Community College Baseball Coaches Association 2005 All-America TeamSouthern California Player of the Year: Eddie Baeza, So., Pitcher / Outfielder, Los Angeles ValleySouthern California Pitcher of the Year: Kenny Maiques, So., Rio...
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Fool Proof Way To Determining The Proficiency Of Your Strength Trainer
Certificates on the wall? Website? Academics? Number Of professionals that he trains?Not one of these counts if........he/she doesn't have an intial consultation and requires specific and complete medical, pharmacological, history of injury and sports...
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Only 2 Illinois College teams rated nationally
No NCAA D 1 Schools ( ND Rated # 4 )No NCAA D 2 SchoolsNo NCAA D 3 SchholsNAIA - Olivet Nazarene ( Kankakee )Rated # 11 @ 22-4-1NJCAA - Onley Central CC ( Onley, Il ) # 14 @ 34-6As per Collegiate Baseball Magazine dated April 16, 2004 Top 25Congrats...
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Bryce Harper
If you have not viewed this kid perform you can go on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...SxT8&feature=related He tore up the pitching at the AC games for the three days he was there. Hard to believe he just turned 15 a little while ago.
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Where will these kids play???
Could anyone help me with information on where these kids will play summer ball?? I plan on going to some of the games.Zack Vogler NCAddison Johnson NCBrandon Johnson NCThank you
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ETSU'S Jeremy Hall gets NCAA D1 win #9
East Tennessee State used solid pitching and timely hitting to defeat Virginia Tech, 5-3, in the Kingsport Classic Tuesday night from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. It is ETSU’s second win of the season against the Hokies, as the Bucs...
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2008 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials Invites
Congratulate these young men for representing Texas. These 36 were chosen from a competitive field of 2500 participants.West and East InvitesUSA BASEBALL 16U CHAMPIONSHIPS -- WEST INVITESNAME POS B/T HT WT DOB HOMETOWN 16U WEST TEAM Cody Buckel RHP...
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Congrats to Jeremy
Jeremy Hall named to Roger Clemens Award Watch ListJeremy Hall leads the SoCon with nine wins this season JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2005) – East Tennessee State junior right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) was recently named to the...
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2005 commited/signed players list (updated)
Please post additional signees below, so far this is what it looks like for 2005 "Another pretty darn good crop of Virginia kids here": Marcus Rose Amherst Co HS (MadisonHeights) IF Furman Tyler Johnson Lee-Davis HS (Mechanicsville) IF Gardner Webb...
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25 Pitchers - 86mph+
Video of top players from our August 11th Camp:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbXggcw16w We promoted that 30 college coaches would be in attendance but 39 coaches showed up. We also had an impressive 25 pitchers that threw 86mph+. All those players...
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Johnson & Wales
Commentary on this Providence based D3 Program and school? I understand they are far more than culinary.
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What sports teaches us about failure
Jim Huffman is the dean emeritus of Lewis & Clark Law School, the co-founder of Northwest Free Press and a member of the Hoover Institution’s De Nault Task Force on Property Rights, Freedom and Prosperity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week I accompanied my 17-year-old son to a baseball camp on Long Island. I’ve watched a lot of baseball over my son’s progress from Little League to high school, but...
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2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season HS All Americans
First TeamPitchersSteven Rice, LHP, Crawsfordsville H.S., INCorey Littrell, LHP, Trinity H.S., Louisville, KYPhillip Pfeifer, LHP, Farragut H.S., Knoxville, TNThomas Dorminy, LHP, Alonso H.S., Tampa, FLJesus Vasquez, P, James Monroe Campus, Bronx,...
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Baseball America top five prospects 2000
Five best prospects according to Baseball America in 2000:1. Rick Ankiel, lhp, Cardinals. Most similar pitchers according to Baseball Reference include Clayton Kershaw and Rick Porcello, which tells you how good he was and how young he was.2. Pat...
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Sophmores making college commitments???
I dont understand why a 10th grader can annouce he has a verbal commitment to a school. I had no idea NCAA allowed soph. to even be contacted. It also puts pressure on these kids to put up or shut up. I see it as a mental issue and then you see them...
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3-Day Catching Clinic in Atlanta-Jan16-18
The New England Catching Camp Winter Clinic in Atlanta January 16-18, 2010Nationally known catching program ,The New England Catching Camp will be coming to Sports a Rama to conduct a 3-day catching clinic over the MLK Holiday Weekend Jan 16-18. Jay...
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Updated Info on Centerfield Academy Camps
January 9th- Hitting The Big League Way-(Rudy Jaramillo,Don Long,Ronnie Ortegon,Tony Jaramillo)Hitting only & Coach's Clinic January 15th,16th & 17th- Arizona State University- (Tim Esmay,Mike Benjamin)All Skills & Evaluation January 23rd- University of Texas- (Skip Johnson)Pitching Only Click here for all camp information & Instructors Bio's
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OU and UT Camp on Monday
We will have Skip Johnson (UT Pitching Coach) and Tim Tadlock (OU Assistant Coach) at the same camp on Monday, Dec. 21. 14U - 18U will go from 12:30 to 4:00 at Railroad Park, 1301 S. Railroad Street Lewisville, TX. 8U - 13U will be from 9:00 to 12:30....
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2010 College Commits (Texas HS players)
Found this list on PG CrossChecker ...PG Crosscheckerthese are the players from Texas ... (there is a complete list on the website)Player/HS/St/Pos/College CommitAlex Silver Bellaire TX SS Texas Andrew Blum Plano West TX RHP Andrew Mitchell Stratford...
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Rick Peterson Pitching Clinic
Everyone is talking about a Biomechanical Pitching Analysis to spot velocity flaws.On Saturday, February 6th, a total of 50 area pitchers will be able to learn from Brewers Coach Rick Peterson, former Yankee Al Leiter and former Yankee Strength Coach...
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Implications?
While I think it is interesting to follow the situation at TTU, I wonder if there are implications from that situation that need to be discussed.I, for one, have some doubts that college recruiting and coaching relationships will be the same as they...
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PG Crosschecker article
PG Staff- I just read the article by Jim Ecker on the PGCrosschecker site about Ernie Harwell. Here is the link for those who would like to read it: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/...le.aspx?article=2064 It is a fabulous account of a man who has...
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Congratulations to Montgomery County Maryland All-Decade Baseball Team
Congratulations to Gazette's Montgomery County Maryland All-Decade Baseball Team 2000-2009SS-RHP Corey Consuegra, Damascus '00P-1B-OF Casey Baron, Paint Branch '03P Kevin Brady, Gaithersburg '08P-1B Mike Celenza, Quince Orchard '06P-SS Brian Conley,...
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Just Fred
A cop stops a Harley for traveling faster than the posted speed limit, so he asks the biker his name. 'Fred,' he replies.'Fred what?' the officer asks. 'Just Fred,' the man responds. The officer is in a good mood and thinks he might just give the...
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Hype
Its something that alot of people - especially parents - either understand and use - or vehemently reject and resent.With the emergence of the internet - bloggers -a million showcases and "All-American" lists - Hype has literally become an industry.It...
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Drop and drive or standing tall??
In the 70's and 80's it was the drop and drive and now it is all about tall pitchers standing tall and throwing down hill, which do you prefer and why?Tom Seaver was a drop and drive, Nolan Ryan and Roger Clements were a combination (using a lot of...
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D BAT Lewisville will host University of Texas Pitching Camp with Skip Johnson
UT Pitching camp featuring Skip Johnson this Sunday December 11th at D-BAT LewisvilleSession 1: 9am-12pm Ages 8-12 Price: $100Session 2: 1pm-4pm Ages 13-18 Price: $100A few spots are remaining, to register call 972-353-3322, or visit our website at...
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D-BAT Gallegos manager credits his mentor for teaching him about baseball, life
FARMINGTON — The celebration started moments after D-BAT Gallegos third baseman Noah Hill lifted his glove into the air, signaling he had caught the game-winning out of Friday's championship game against the Midland Redskins. Players from the Dallas-based team sprinted to the center of the infield, piling on top of each other and basking in the bliss of winning the Connie Mack World Series. Lost among the entangled arms and legs of the dog pile and drowned out by the cheers of the packed...
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First Prospect Camp
2018 went to his first prospect camp yesterday. Experience was great. He was one of two 2018's that were there...ball exit speed was 76 and he came in the 9th to pitch with 1K, BB, 1ER (topped out at 68)...went 1 for 2 with a 1b(line drive...
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Comments from Dr. Jaeger
I've not posted here for some time (Actually had to re-register , I submitted a thread a couple of years back on "The Convention on Over-use" and through my research met and became aquainted with Dr. Alan Jaeger, well he hit me with the following on another forum and asked if I'd share his thoughts with this community...so here it is; http://baseballnews.com/throwi...s-of-elite-pitchers/ (Editor’s Note: This in-depth report took more than eight weeks to research after contacting hundreds of...
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Offseason throwing program?
My 14u's summer team is finishing its last tournament (WWBA) this week and I am hoping to get advice on an offseason throwing program for him. He will be starting freshman year in HS, has pitched well and often for his prior school and travel teams,...
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Offseason throwing program?
My 14u's summer team is finishing its last tournament (WWBA) this week and I am hoping to get advice on an offseason throwing program for him. He will be starting freshman year in HS, has pitched well and often for his prior school and travel teams,...
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You could be next!
Minnesota Twins sign unknown, 100 mph pitcher Brandon Poulson to $250,000 deal A part-time truck driver, the 24-year-old, 6-6 Poulson was pitching in a collegiate summer league earlier this month before Minnesota took a chance and...
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The #1 Strength technique to prevent Arm Injury
Do you have a Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tear? Do you want to know how to prevent a SLAP tear, Elbow pain, or any significant injury from happening as a baseball player? Enter Chris, a 15y/o left handed pitcher who was throwing good heat for his age (sitting in the low 80's) without any formal pitcher training. Chris began developing a painful pinch on the back of shoulder early in the Spring of 2014 in the late cocking position. This pain eventually brought him to my...
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2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
There is lots of discussion on MLB TV about the 34 HOF candidates. I wanted to start a new thread to see what you guys think. I’m categorizing my 10 unofficial votes as lock, got a shot, longshot and not in my lifetime due to PEDs. Lock: Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and Mike Piazza. In my mind, these guys clearly separated themselves from others. Piazza was the best offensive catcher ever. Pedro and Randy were both dominate for a long time. Got a shot: Tim Raines, Edgar Martinez, John...
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When the grades are not there
I was reading the post about the players who need the most help and it got me thinking about another group of players who don't have an easy recruiting journey. what about the kids with a lower GPA? I know it is easy to say, work harder,...
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MIDSEASON TOP 50 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS
Just saw this on Baseball America Online. Some interesting changes have taken place since the Pre-Season picks.MIDSEASON TOP 50 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTSRk. Player Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. High School Commitment 1. Clayton Kershaw lhp R-L 6-4 210 Highland Park...
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South & SouthWest Suburban Baseball
Gotta love all the teams in the top 10! BASEBALLNo. 3 Joliet Catholic Academy 14 No. 7 Marist 4Dan Cladis went 3-for-3 with a triple and three RBI, Shane Keane hit a two-run home run and Tom Zurliene went 3-for-4 with two RBI as host Joliet Catholic...
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Baseball America Mid Season Top 50
MIDSEASON TOP 50 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS Rk. Player Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. High School Commitment 1. Clayton Kershaw lhp R-L 6-4 210 Highland Park HS, Dallas Texas A&M 2. Kyle Drabek rhp/ss R-R 5-11 175 The Woodlands (Texas) HS Undecided 3. Chris Tillman rhp R-R 6-7 185 Fountain Valley (Calif.) HS Cal State Fullerton 4. Chris Marrero 3b R-R 6-3 205 Monsignor Pace HS, Opa Locka, Fla. Miami 5. Brett Anderson lhp R-L 6-4 215 Stillwater (Okla.) HS Oklahoma State 6. Jeremy Jeffress rhp R-R 6-0 174...
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Baseball America Mid-Season Top 50 - Who Will Sign?
Ok, so how many of these guys will, or will not sign??? MIDSEASON TOP 50 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS Rk. Player Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. High School Commitment 1. Clayton Kershaw lhp R-L 6-4 210 Highland Park HS, Dallas Texas A&M 2. Kyle Drabek rhp/ss R-R 5-11 175 The Woodlands (Texas) HS Undecided 3. Chris Tillman rhp R-R 6-7 185 Fountain Valley (Calif.) HS Cal State Fullerton 4. Chris Marrero 3b R-R 6-3 205 Monsignor Pace HS, Opa Locka, Fla. Miami 5. Brett Anderson lhp R-L 6-4 215 Stillwater (Okla.) HS...
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South & SouthWest Suburban Scores - 4/27/06
More top 10 teams. Whoaa! BASEBALLNo. 6 Mount Carmel 3, No. 1 St. Rita 2Lenell McGee singled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to score John Morsovillo with the winning run for host Mount Carmel (18-6, 3-3) in the Catholic League Blue. Tony...
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I am New Here with Some Questions
I am new to this website and forum, so I hope I've posted in the most appropriate place (if not, please accept my apologies).My goal as the single mother of an 18 year old only child is to make sure that he at least gets an opportunity to be seen by...
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Walter Johnson Baseball Summer League
Can anyone tell me about this summer league? Competative, coaches, well organized? My son is going to play in it next summer, thanks
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Rays' Young Suspended 50 Games
Rays prospect Delmon Young was suspended for 50 games, and also agreed to perform 50 hours of community service, by the International League today for throwing his bat at an umpire. The suspension is the longest in International League history. Young...
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How Your Circadian Rhythm Effects Your Baseball Pitching Performance ...
http://www.stevenellis.com/May 09, 2006How Your Circadian Rhythm Effects Your Baseball Pitching Performance During The Day And Night Do you prefer to pitch during the day or at night? It's different for everybody, but most pitchers prefer one or the...
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CaliHisports New Top 20 Rankings...
New Overall TOP 20 Torrey Pines High School - Falcons - New #1 Team in California Mark Tennis & Andrew Drennen CalHiSports Staff (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. (2) Torrey Pines (San Diego) 24-4 www.tpfalcons.com Torrey Pines celebrated its climb to No. 2 in the state for all divisions and No. 9 in the nation by Student Sports with a pair of Palomar League wins over San Diego Section Top 10 teams. So what will the Falcons do now that they've risen again, up to No. 1 in the state plus a...
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Advice on medical insurance
As some of you know, my son suffered an elbow injury in January, likely a torn ulnar collateral ligament that will require Tommy John surgery. Since that time, I've received quite an education about the differences of insurance plans and the...