Tagged With "baseball teams"
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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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Hypothetical flyball/appeal situation
I have got a question on a hypothetical situation:Less then two out and a runner on 1st base. The batter hits one deep in left field and the runner thinks it won't be cought, rounds 2nd, but then he can see the ball is cought. Therefore he has to go...
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Colorado 5A State Champions
My son's HS team won the Colorado 5A State Championship this weekend. Grand Junction HS went 5-0 over the two weekend, eight team, double elimination tournament. They finished the season 24-2, winning their last 15 games in a row. His mother and I are...
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Chat with Baylor pitcher
The link below is to a Baseball America chat with Baylor's Kendal Volz, a rising junior who is playing for the U.S. National Team. Also interviewed is Kyle Gibson, a rising junior at ...
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Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staff for Shenandoah University
Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staffA veteran assistant coach for the West Virginia University baseball team will likely be leaving WVU to take a similar position at Shenandoah University – a small Division III school located in Winchester,...
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Texas Stallions Baseball 10U, 13U, and 14U
Looking for a couple of players for each team for Fall 2012. If you have a good attitude and a desire to develop your skills with top-notch coaching, we are looking for you. We are an established club where you can grow with teams from 9U through 18U....
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Freshman year ! End of sr year - time to begin NEW
I had originally put this in the 9th inning sr year, but decided to start a new thread in keeping with the theme of the post! Eavery day is a new day - fresh, with no mistakes -or something like that - from Anne of Avonlea...In 2006, my oldest...
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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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The "lost" season
First, before discussing the "lost" season, I'd like to thank Bob and everyone who has contributed to this site...it is my first "stop" in the morning and more than a few times I have spit out my coffee laughing, or dropped tears in my coffee crying....
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Bad Parent
I have to get something off my chest. I've been lying awake at night over this one.My son played in a big Northern Illinois tournament this week. Wednesday we played a team where the 3rd baseman made an error.I can only assume this was the boy's...
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Looking for 18U Summer/Fall team
Rising Senior, 17 looking for Summer or Fall team. I am located in the Kernersville, Winston Salem,NC area.ncyanke98@bellsouth.net
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Looking for 18u Summer / Fall team
Rising Senior, 17 looking for Summer or Fall team. I am located in the Kernersville, Winston Salem,NC area.ncyanke98@bellsouth.net
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Baton Rouge River Bats
I'm looking for info on this team. I went to their web-site , it has info from '03. Anyone?
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Overnight travel tournaments and driver's licenses
We have a 16U team. Several of the kids now have their drivers license and drive to tournaments. My concern is once they arrive the coaches are responsible for these kids. I don't want them out in their cars on Saturday night. When my daughter played...
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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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World Woodbat Tournament
The travel team I played on last summer disbanded (Pokers). Because I'm working alot during the summer, I'm playing with another local team in about 5-6 tournaments. I'd like to play in the World Woodbat if possible. I know that it's doubtful, but if...
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Area Code Team?
Hi all: My son, Braden Degamo who is a catcher for Mariner High School in Everett, WA recently got invited to the Area Code tryouts here in Washington State and I was wondering if this a good thing to go to. I have heard good and bad about it. Being...
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How much do college and MLB scouts pay attention to scouting reports
How much do college and MLB scouts pay attention to scouting reports from Team One and Prospect Plus.
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Proud Parent
I have rarely (maybe never) done this but today for some reason I feel the need to do so .... I am going to post an email that we received from our son Andy, this morning. As most of you know I have a hard time bragging about either of our sons. Both...
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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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Saying Goodbye
My son graduates from HS tonight. As I look back, I remember 4 years of basketball, and baseball, 3 years of cheerleading and 2 years of football. I have only missed 1 Varsity baseball game in 4 years of Varsity play. This summer he will play for the...
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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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One Never Knows
We keep mentioning how you never know who is who and who knows who --- from today's activities I can give you a real extreme example--I went to my doctor this morning because I wasn't feeling up to snuff---they were not happy with what they saw so...
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is there a rule or etiquette?: who gets which dugout?
i want to follow the rule or the proper etiquette: the home team takes which dugout?
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Mid Atlantic Pirates tryouts 16u 15u 14u 12u
Mid Atlantic Pirates tryoutsSat Aug 18 Alliance Christian Academy5809 Portsmouth Blvd.Portsmouth,VA 2370111am-1pm 12u team (scrimmage)1pm-3pm 14u/15u/16u teams (scrimmage) website - weather updatesquestions:Bobby ...
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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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ACC tournament, a parent's perspective
Just getting back from our first ACC tourney, just a few things I picked up that I would like to share.The tournament is too long and I am glad to hear that next year they will change the format. With so many teams hoping to make the regionals, I...
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DII WORLD SERIES REPORT
WOW! What an experience being here in Alabama!According to the press and local papers Southern Conn. is the Rodney Dangerfield of the tournament.(NO RESPECT!) I have to admit though SCSU is going to have a rough time of it down here. I saw 2 games...
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Pre Draft Showcases Results
Perfect GameNational Pre Draft Showcase May 17th 2005 - Cedar Rapids, IA Rosters and resultshttp://www.perfectgame.org/2005/05_05_17predraft_showcase/rosters.cfmPre Draft Baseball ShowcaseMacon, GeorgiaMay 22, 2005Rosters and...
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Rutgers Summer Camp
Has anyone gone to the one week camp that is at Rutgers? My boy is graduating 8th grade and is hoping to make the JV team his freshman year.I know Fred Hill has a good rep, but how about his camp? $250 for 4 days...
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Trouble staying confident...
Hi, i play Shortstop for a 14 year old travel baseball team. Here is my problem, i know i am just as good as any shortstops i have seen play (trust me there are some good ones), but i seem to make 4-5 errors in a 5-6 game tourny. i get bad hops then i...
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Which HS Pitcher will go first in 2005 draft?
Opinions on who would be the first High School pitcher drafted out of Texas are floating around in another thread. Illogical comparisons, too, between 2005 & 2006...So, I thought a few indicators might warrant consideration...2005 Hsler's are better compared to the college guys, not underclassmen, IMO. Baseball America Top 200, as of June 6-19 print issue. Same as 5/23 on-line issue. Pitcher Rankings High School: # 52 Craig Italiano (Was # 28 in Feb issue,Top 100 BA) # 59 Aaron Thompson, 2nd...
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camps?
my son is 13 and currently playing rec ball ,school ball is finished.he is a very good shortstop and started on his school team in 7th grade.looking for a good college camp in the nc/sc area!any suggestions would be appreciated.also he has not played...
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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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FutureBackMom's Son Pitched Today
FutureBackMom,I watched your son pitch today. He looked very good, winning his 8th game. He can really pitch. He gets ahead of hitters.I don’t think he’s long for this league. My guess is he will be moving up soon.Anyway, it was fun 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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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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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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No Hitter
Just had to brag. Zack just pitched his first no-hitter tonight. 0 runs, 0 hits. This clinched first for his team. Wahoo! His 9 year old brother also pitched one on the same night to clinch for his minor team. A night to remember!!!!!
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Please Identify Your Son
It dawned on me that I know or have watched play, a large number of players whose parents are active on this site.One of the best things about this site is that many of the highest level players in the country have parents trying to help others.I...
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Looking for input
Any coach's interested in looking at these swingclips and offer up there opinions.This is 3 players on my 13/14 yr old summer team.The first and last clips are 13 yr olds who need work and the 2nd clip is a 14 yr old who is looking for more power.Feel...
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CABA High School World Series
Big tip of the cap to 4 local boys who all posted wins at the CABA HS World Series while playing for the always powerful Bergen Beach 17u team.Ryan Crowley of Morton WestIan Gardeck of Crystal Lake South (hit 96 mph)Trey Martin of Wheaton NorthRyan...
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Perfect Game BCS 17U Nationals in Fort Myers, FL
The "Metal Bat" Division of the Perfect Game Nationals is currently being held in Fort Myers, FL with over 60 teams from all over the country (and Puerto Rico) converging to chase the National Championship title.Scouts from many Div 1, Div 2 and...
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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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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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Promoting your son
We would all like for our sons to “move up”. Things could happen very rapidly without much outside help from the parent with the exception of paying for the necessities and devoting most of their free time to travel. Then again things...
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2 players wanted for fall teams
The North Texas Wranglers are looking for 2 players for its fall JV team, and two players for its Varsity team. For more information please call 214-794-3567 or visit our website at northtexaswranglers.com
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Lefties toss no-hitter
3 Senior LHP for Boaz High School combined to toss a 2-0 no-hitter against a good Southside team. Blake Martin got the win pitching 3 innings with 8 k's, Klye Blanton threw 3 innings while striking out 4, and Heath Wilson got the save with 3 K's in...