Tagged With "baseball players"
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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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It's official!
Today my son signed a NLI to play baseball at Austin Peay State University. This has been his dream school since HS, but he knew he needed to go to a juco and GROW UP!! He put in the work and hopefully it will pay off for him at APSU. I want to thank...
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To all the parents of college players...
When your son was a little fella was he a dominant player? Was he a late bloomer? Was it natural ability? Hard work? or both? When did you realize you had something special? Did you push your son? Or did he constantly push you?It's nice to dream, my...
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College recruitor files suit against fibbing parent.
Neuter NewsCollege recuitor sues fibbing parent.This will go down among insane lawsuits. Bob Jones assisant coach at Southwest College has filed suit against a parent of a potential recruit for severely exaggerating the fastball of his son by over ten...
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Dallas Titans Fall Tryout
Dallas Titans2008 Fall Showcase TeamsShowcasing From September – November Regional Showcase Events at Colleges and Universities – Cost - $350+Perfect Game WWBA Qualifier and Nationals 18-20 player roster selected from Showcase RostersCost-...
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11 complete games
Just curious had a HS players at a showcase recently who said he pitched 11 complete games or 77 innings this year. is this unusual. The player also played short when he was not pitching.
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Train like a Major League Infielder
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6887National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 1Ages 9-11Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 11:30amCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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So Cal Cup VI - July 26-27,2008
We are looking for some of the top talent to play in the So Cal Cup VI. Over the past years we have had some of the top talent in Southern California play in this event. Cost is $90.00 per playerWood BatAll playing time is split equally amongst...
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gatorade player of the year
congratulations to ryan walfield of rochester nh .wonderfull achievement keep it up
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OVC Announces All Conference teams
2005 All-Ohio Valley Conference Baseball TeamsFIRST TEAMC - Donald Cheney (Morehead State) - 6'0, 205, So. - Cridersville, Ohio 1B - Bryan Ingram (Morehead State) - 6'3, 215, Sr. - Hamilton, Ohio2B - Lance Seasor (Morehead State) - 5'9, 165, Sr. -...
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SEC announces honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Florida sophomore first baseman Matt LaPorta was selected 2005 SEC Baseball Player of the Year, Tennessee’s junior righthander Luke Hochevar was named SEC Pitcher of the Year and Tennessee catcher J.P. Arencibia was named SEC...
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Thanks
i just want to take a minute to thank everyone on this board or has contributed something. I've learned a lot and I know my dad has over the last couple years checking out the site. I learned that you need to keep your mouth shut sometimes because...
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All-Southeastren District
First Team - from Virginia Pilot (5/27/05)1B Matt Rawls, GB2B Zach Strong, NR3B Justin Upton, GB - Player of the YearSS Philip Cadle, GBP John Phelps, DCP Kevin Booth, GBC Anthony Shawler, OSOF Eric Cole, GBOF Coley Riddick, IROF Tyren Rivers, NRDH...
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obstruction by whom?
A shot to center field --player rounds third-- throw to home---catcher comes down the line ten feet and is crouched down on the line fumbling for the ball-- collision ensues- what is the call by homeplate umpire?
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ACC Baseball Awards Released
First Team # Name, School Position 33 Aaron Bates, NC State First Base 26 Steven Blackwood, Georgia Tech Outfield 8 Ryan Braun, Miami Third Base 13 Cesar Carrillo, Miami Starting Pitcher 16 Joey Devine, NC State Relief Pitcher 5 Tyler Greene, Georgia...
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Any Connie Mack Teams in Oregon
Looking for some other baseball choices for summer for my 15 y/o son. He is a very competitive player who plays 1st , 3rd , pitcher (right hand), and is a very good hitter. Thanks for any input
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Jacob Logan - prayers for family and Coppell community
Although he focused on his football skills recently, those who remember J-Lo on the baseball field extend our deepest sympathy to the Logan family and Coppell community for their tragic loss this weekend.From his time in youth ball with the Coppell...
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Travel Ball nightmare
We have 4 games left in the most expensive lesson I have ever learned.We paid $1500 plus uniform. Which was $235.That gave us 9 tournaments plus a nationals.It was supposed to include two paid coaches, practice field rental, indoor rental, and game...
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legal number of players to start and finish game with?
is it correct that we can start with 8 players?when can we add a player if they show up late?what if we start with 8 and one can't finish due to injury?
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What coaches look for?
What do coaches look for, or prefer more? An athletic player with raw talent that needs work? Or a solid ballplayer that isn't the best athlete?
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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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Do players Honestly know they are pro prospects or not
Do players Honestly know they are pro prospects or notSaw this happen recently a number of players showed up unannounced or not invited to a pre draft showcase.The MLB scouts were nice enough to work out them out after the invite players were...
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All-Eastern District
First Team (from Virginian Pilot 5/31/05)P Matt Cullen - Lake TaylorP Ross Fetterly - Granby (Player of the Year)C Keith Barth - Churchland1B Zack Wade - Maury2B TJ Vaughn - Churchland3B Ryan Kavanaugh - GranbySS Philip Clark - MauryOF Bobby Rome -...
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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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Why Oh Why.....
I have been coming to this site for a few years now. I have learned many new ideas and techniques that have helped me better serve my players as their coach. The one thing that evades my mind is why are their so many on here that think their way is...
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Showcases and rosters
There are a fixed number of college roster spots ---- That number is the number of colleges w/baseball teams multiplied by the number of players on each team. If we go on the premise that showcasing helps a player get a roster spot --- and since the...
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At what level does is it become fair for the media to criticize?
I remember the first time a local newspaper wrote an article about our son's performance in a game that wasn't titled too nicely. Kind of threw me back a tad. No big deal really. It was about 'game performance' and was more or less accurate...just a...
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Blue-Grey Classic/ Battle of the States
Does anyone have any information or experience with the Blue/Grey classic - Battle of the States tournament/showcase? My son, a junior in Arizona, received a letter saying he was recommended by a scout with Baseball America. We are very new to this...
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New to The Board--Quick Hello
I just joined the board and didn't know where to get started, until I saw the Ladies only area. I'm not a mother to a player like many of you seem to be, but a girl that's been surrounded by it thanks to older brothers and a father who can't get...
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Best Kind of Baseball
Well the easy answer is the best kind of baseball is the game you are at... but given a choice, and taking the cost into account, would the fans on this site prefer to go to:A Major League gameB Minor League gameC College game - including summer...
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BEST BASEBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
WELCOME TO THE CROWNING EVENT OF THE SUMMERThere is not a qualifier, nor is there team charter fees, nor is their indivdual player fees, you dont have to register with the state, you don't have to buy a patch, you dont have to have a league, and you...
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Nomination requested for Pre-Season All-Americans
Between The Lines Baseball is preparing to annouce our pre-season All-American list for the upcoming season. Everyone in the country knows the obvious players but we are looking for nominations of players we may not have heard of and you feel should...
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Player clips
Hi guys I enjoy viewing the kids clips; hitting, fielding and pitching, and I hope others do as well. This clip is the 3rd out of the first inning on Saturday. Boomer pitched the 1st & 2nd innings for his 10U AAU Team. The scrimmage was against an 11U AAU Team. Boomer faced 6 batters in two innings and K'd all six!!
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Benefits of a comprehensive Plyo and Weight Program
Wow, we just took our last measurements (tests) for our baseball team. We have been very good at recording strength/flexibility gains this off-season. I am very proud of my young men. Every kid that came starting the second week of September to this...
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Baseball and Swimming
My 11 year old is a highly ranked swimmer here in MD. He is very accomplished in all 4 strokes and swims year around. He is also a baseball player, and a pretty good one at that.But...this weekend he pitched an inning and the coach from the other team...
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Interesting Recruiting Dilemma
I would appreciate any input on our particular situation, as follows:Our son is a highly ranked 2009 player at a private D1 high school who played against and in the same league as a 2008 first round draft pick last season. He is being heavily...
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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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GLOVES
I am on a varsity h.s. team as a frosh. It is a small school and i play back up ss. Anyways i have a really old glove and was wondering what new glove would best fit a player like me. I am kind of leaning toward akadema but idk about them really. So...
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TXMom's Son
My son pointed out yesterday to me that TXMom's son has made the 40 man roster for the Giants. Way to go and couldn't have happened to a nicer/more talented player.
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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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NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes
NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes1-3-2 NOTE: Clarifies and places additional emphasis on the importance and legal repercussions of altering non-wood baseball bats.3-3-1f: Restricts the use of any video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching...
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Alomar calling it quits
Just saw on Yahoo that Robbie Alomar is retiring from baseball. Curious what people's take is going to be on him in five years. He was a five tool player, won two rings, numerous gold golves and all-star appearances, and he is just shy of 3000 hits...
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WORKING HARD
We have had a lot of discussion regarding Diviion III programs and the number of players they bring in every year--- the key is to WORK HARD and to BELIEVE in yourself- MIKE MURPHY (Wellesley MA) is one of those kids who works hard and it is all...
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Defensive player slips in mud
So the defensive player makes a great play stopping/fielding the ball and then slips and is unable to make the throw to get batter out. Is this an error or a hit???
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New coach needs help!
Hi, this is my first season coaching JV baseball at a high school near my college. I have a long time background in baseball and was a pretty decent player myself.But coaching is another game and im struggling with the FUNGO bat!!!I not too bad with...
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Window messages/stickers
Baseball parents are notorious for "advertising" their player(s). What's your feelings on window stickers / bumper stickers and such?? Be honest --- Have you ever done the window shoe polish writings on the way to a tournament?
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Big Time Pitcher under the radar
At Stevenson all we heard were college coaches were looking for pitching, pitching and more pitching. It is astounding to me that they haven't been going after Robert Kennedy of Northside Prep.I saw him pitch tonight for the fifth or sixth time this...
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Player Ratings
My son was evaluated using the "Major Collegiate Scale".What does it all mean?If he is a 16 year old soph. and receives a grade of 5 (ave.) in a catagory (say running), he must be compared to someone at some level. Whom? Are they grading him based on...