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doing it on your own
I am obviously a big supporter of parents and students getting as involved in the recruiting process as possible, learning as much as possible and doing as much as they possibly can.I am not against recruiting services, I know some terrific people who...
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"He's 5' 5 1/2", and doesn't run very well..."
Had to laugh at Peter Gammons comments last night on the Red Sox/Yankees telecast. Was talking about Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox second basemen. Just wondering how many teams would pass on a guy like that these days, high school or summer team.
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MECBA Showcase - All Star Game
The Metro East Coaches Association has started a Showcase/All Star Game for our area. It's a really nice thing for the kids. Coach Portz (O'Fallon) and Coach Issacs (Belleville Althoff) run this event with the aid of the association. Here is a story...
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Be Physically Ready for Showcases/Camps
We had the misfortune of having my son royally sprain an ankle in a tournament on the eve of a camp at a school he was very interested in; he checked in and went straight to the trainer for more ice. Not good. The school was wonderful about it but his...
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Earned Run or Unearned Run?
I have a question regarding the scoring of an earned run. The following are actual events that took place in a HS game.The first batter of the inning is walked (BB). The first batter advances to second as the result a throwing error by the catcher on...
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A Smile and A Tear
One Night Changes a Life, and Calif. Town By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Writer Fri Jun 10, 3:40 PMCLOVIS, Calif. - The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands...
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Indy Bulls/ Sparks Scout Day
Great job to all those involved in putting together this terrific event yesterday at St.Joes college in Indiana . About 50 colleges and a few pro scouts in attendance . Colleges/ scouts got a good look at all the players at their perspective positions...
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Top Illinois Seniors at Kaiser Memorial Game
Another quality event kicks off tomorrow the annual Jack Kaiser Memorial Game which is run by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Kaiser Game is named after legendary Oak Park coach Jack Kasier. Their goal is to attract some of...
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S Florida Marlins tryouts looking for players.....
The South Florida Marlins, a new Elite travel program for 2012 will be conducting tryouts for 2013, 2014 and 2015 HS Graduates for the summer season on Dec 3rd and Dec 10th. We are looking for dedicated, hard working, committed baseball players. The...
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Chase Reid
Independence K: Chase Reid strikes out 19 in win over Torrington NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport starter Chase Reid dominated in his first start of the season, striking out 19 batters in a 6-1 victory over Torrington in New England Collegiate Baseball...
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Pitch Sequence - What not to do!
This is in response to the pitch sequence thread in the general forum but since I'm using a Pony 13 all-star team as an example I posted it in here.My starter last night essentially threw the ball by the first three hitters. We went up 6-0 in the...
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Double play
Ok this situation happend in my game today. A runner on third and first. Batter hits a deep fly ball to the center fielder. The runner on first starts running and rounds second while the runner on third tags and whats for the centerfield to catch...
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Is it interference?
Runner on 3rd < two out, batter hits a nubber which the catcher pounces on, the batter/runner running in fair territory outside the running lane is struck by the catchers throw to first, the throw is snagged by the first baseman for an out, the...
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Commodores a good fit for Webb's Wormsley
Congrats to Clark on his son's commintment to Vandy.Sentinel article:By DREW EDWARDS, edwardsd@knews.com June 21, 2005 After helping Webb School to its second Division II state championship game in the last three years, Jordan Wormsley had one more...
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Headfirst Honor roll camp - Rocklin California
Thought I would take a chance and talk about son's experience at the camp. There were 115 players. The camp was held at Rocklin HS on their Varsity and JV fields. It was a two day event. The camp began as most camps do with a short talk from the camp...
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They said it!!!
In light of all the brilliance being spread over the last week, I thought I would share with you some of the quotes I have heard from scouts and college coaches over the last year. Just food for thought."High school kids get drafted on physical...
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The Sting is seeking fall players
The Central VA Sting is currently seeking players for it's fall roster. We are 18-U and will once again play in the fall league over in the valley area as well as showcase. We are in our 5th year and look forward to another successful fall season....
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HS Spring Break Tourneys
All-This is my first year hunting for a spring break tourney in the Southeast. I was wonderng if anyone had any suggestions for the week of March 13-Mar 22. I am trying to look in SC, GA, and FL. I would greatly appreciate it! I will run down any...
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PG's Pre-Draft Showcase
I know this should be posted in the Showcase Forum, but I wanted to be sure that everyone saw this. PG events have never dissapointed me. They are always run professionally and FIRST CLASS. My son participated in the PG Pre-Draft Showcase in Cedar...
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CABA High School World Series
CABA High Schol World Series in Euclid Ohio Illinois update Top Tier 17's already have two "L's" in jep of being sent home, Midwest Rangers look strong< Jeff Bolens team. They get no respect they are stronger than TT and the Ilinois Sparks. jeff is...
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Perfect Game about HSBBW
I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern. I’ve always tried hard to obey all...
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HSBBW - Perfect Game - Others?
Posted last night in a different forum.I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern....
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Does the run count?
2 outs, bases loaded. Ball is hit to 2nd and he throws to first. Runner tags first base. Umpire calls him out, then gives a safe signal because the 1st baseman never caught the ball. Runner, hearing that he was called out, starts to the dugout then...
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MAAC Tournament
The MAAC Tournament will kick off on Thursday at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades. (3)Manhattan vs (2)Siena @ 3:00 and (1) Marist vs Niagra (4) @ 7:00. The tournament will run Thursday, Fri and Sat, May 25 - 27. The Championship...
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Midwest All-American HS Showcase
Preparing invites for the Midwest All-American Showcase sponsored by 7-UP in Lynwood, Illinois on August 20 & 21. August 20th is for 2007 graduates and August 21st is for 2006 graduates. This event is completely free for 2006 grads and a small fee for...
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Does THIS run count?
two outs.runners on 2 and 3rd.batter hits ground ball to pitcher.force out at 1st for 3rd out.runner at third crosses plate before out at 1st is made.run scores or not?thanks.
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Colonial District Results???
Thursday night's games were...Deep Run @ Mills GodwinDouglas Freeman @ HermitageI've searched everywhere for the results, but can't find anything. Does anybody know who won these games?JE
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division III state championship
congratulations to the Alliance Christian Falcons and coach David Mitchell on a third straight state championship. I believe the final score was Alliance-17, Westover-1. Chris Chapman got the win and also hit his second home run of the tournament to...
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How'd your Memorial Weekend Tournament go?
Not real pretty in our case although there were some high points. We're mostly a 13yo team but we do have a 14yo pitcher who turned 14 on Wednesday. His dad called Friday night to say that he had warts removed from his hands and couldn't play. He had...
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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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BIG Baseball Academy - Skyscraper League
B.I.G. (Best Instruction Guaranteed) Baseball Academy is an organization that is staffed with former professional baseball players from the Chicago area. The academy specializes in teaching kids the correct way to play baseball, and how to enjoy...
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Flash! Limom84's son can hit!!!!!!!!!!
All right, folks, I have enjoyed playing with you all. I am NOT a man, but my husband has helped me with some of this. He played D1 baseball, so he knows a little bit more about this than most. Okay, I agree. Baseball is about hitting. Unfortunately,...
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2005 July 4th Tournament
Our organization, the Columbia Reds (MD), are currently in negotiations with a mid-West university to host a July 4th baseball tournament in the summer of '05. We have been very fortunate over the past 15 years to play great teams from all over the...
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Canseco's book
I don't know if Canseco's telling the truth about Palmero, Pudge, and Juan all being steroid users. But something stinks in major league baseball - too many homers, too many records broken. Until they are ALL tested I don't trust any of the players or...
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Just Venting Over My Grumpy Child
My youngest came home madder than a wet hen last night!My son is Junior and is on varsity for the first time this year (although he may play some JV as our numbers in the younger guys are pretty slim).The players get to choose their uniform numbers...
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Northwoods league
I was wondering if any websters whose sons have played in this league would give their opinions on how the league is run, or the facilities nice, how are the host families, ect... Also rank which summer leagues according to what you know about them...
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Lee University's Chad Far SSAC Player of the week
Congrats to COBB8 and the whole Farr Family!!Chad Farr, a 6'3" 1B JR from Memphis, TN, helped Lee University to a 5-0 week with a 7 for 17 week (.412 average). Farr also had 2 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run, and 6 RBI's for the week.Chad Farr of...
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Tulsa Obrien park showcase
THE 4TH ANNUAL 2008 OBRIEN PARK / SOONER COLLEGIATE LEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL "SENIOR" SHOWCASE - SATURDAY, NOV. 1st (date corrected), 9:00 A.M - CHECK IN AT 8:00 A.M.- REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT..........SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. It's time!! This is a...
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Filling in for my son's coach and need practice ideas
Help!My 14yr old son's travel team coach is out of town next week, and has asked if I would run practice. I agreed so the boys can have practice. Although I've watched my boys over the years, I am not a coach> So, I and am looking to you for help...
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Brandy Pugh Tourney in Bellevue
a friend told me about this tourney...http://lakesidebaseballclub.com/brandypugh.asp?page=schedulesaid it was the best High Schhool level teams in the NW at one time. I dropped in yesterday and caught a couple games, it cost $8 to get in but well...
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John Wayne
Pearl River's John Wayne Donahue smashes a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Mitch Deaver)
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Hit& Run - Bunt & Run
Can someone help. Our team has been working on the hit & run, bunt & run, bunt and slap bunt to move runners. What should the count be to make that call? Does the call change from where your runners are? We have and idea but would like some help. Thanks in Advance.
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Running after pitching
Hey guys, I was reading some stuff in the coach's forum and they were talking about running and icing after pitching. I was wondering if you guys knew anything about the running afterwards, what it does, and how soon do you have to do it? and how much...
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Congrats to jmepop's son-Joe Ezekiel
From the Florida Collegiate League website:"Jimenez, Ezekiel Show Power on All Star Day""Jimenez finished third in the Home Run Derby. Lightning teammate Joe Ezekiel (Lafayette College) won it, 7-5, over Steve Sabins (Oklahoma State), a Winter Park...