Tagged With "Jacob Rich"
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Dilemma..Newbie with a drafted son?
Hey Guys, I'm new here so be gentle as this is all very new to me. I do have a problem and need some advice form some of the experienced people on this forum. My son was just drafted out of high school in the 43rd round. He is a RHP and throws...
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16U Bel Air Braves Tournament Team tryouts
The 16U Bel Air Braves Tournament Baseball Team will be holding tryouts for the upcoming 2013 Spring season on August 19, 2012 at Bel Air High School from 5 -7pm. The 2012 15U Bel Air Braves finished the season with a 30-5 record, which included 3...
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Rich Poythress
Rich Poythress plays on my Highschool Team, only a junior and already signed to University of Georgia. He is a really great player, god given talent.
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Coaches Association All State Teams
Texas high school baseball All-State teamsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas high school baseball All-State teams for 2008, as determined by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association:CLASS 5APitchers_ First Team: Tommy Collier, Cy Fair;...
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Poll results
Well folks, the results are in, it was a 50/50 split for and against my post. I have requested the post be deleted as Cleveland Dad closed it as being inapropriate. I agree that specifying a particular weakness on a player was improper. However...
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Combine at Sanford, FL
Baseball Pros is hosting yet another Combine at the end of December. All of the details are on the website, Baseball Pros. Here is a list of the coaches scheduled to be attending.•Ernie Rosseau, Head Coach, Brevard Community College•Chris...
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Combine at Sanford
Baseball Pros is hosting yet another Combine at the end of December. All of the details are on the website, Baseball Pros. Here is a list of the coaches scheduled to be attending..Ernie Rosseau, Head Coach, Brevard Community College•Chris Hayes,...
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Diamond Pros Announce Tryouts are now College Prospect Camp
On January 9th, 2010 the Florida Diamond Pros Summer tryouts are now a “FREE College Identification Camp”, the camp will allow the players to be seen by college coaches and will serve as a tryout for the FDP Organization. The program has...
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FDP 2010 SUMMER TRYOUTS/COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CAMP
On January 9th, 2010 the Florida Diamond Pros Summer tryouts are now a “FREE College Identification Camp”, the camp will allow the players to be seen by college coaches and will serve as a tryout for the FDP Organization. The program has...
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Comment on Texas and Alabama fans:
Just a comment about the Texas and Alabama fans: There were numerous comments from each fan base complimenting both the Texas and Alabama fans on how much respect and class each group showed to each other out in Pasadena. One Texas fan stated there...
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College Select Baseball now accepting nominees for Fall 2011 Season
College Select Baseball is now accepting nominees for the Fall 2011 season. We are open to class of 2012, 2013, and even 2014 high school baseball players. This fall will feature 6-7 showcase tournaments that will be held throughout the Northeast and...
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NC College Bus Tour starts tomorrow!
We completed the VA College Bus Tour this week. See the VA Forum for some comments. I'll make more comprehensive post when I return from NC. Still not sure what goes on our College Bus Tours? You are invited to join us...
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Jacob Rich 2015 RHP Western Albermarle HS
Jacob Rich 2015 RHP (6'0-160) from Western Albermarle HS in Crozet(VA) pitched at UNC on Sunday and showed a nice 85-86 mph fastball , 70mph cb against the Virginia Cardinals. Jacob plays for the Richmond Braves and shows a nice clean delivery...
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MLB HR Derby - Snooze Alert
I'll probably be filleted for these comments. The MLB HR Derby is a snooze alert borefest... after round 1. I would personally love see a more well rounded exhibition of skills. This might include... - 1 Round of HR Derby -...
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Baseball Books?
I'm finishing up "Where Nobody Knows Your Name: Life In The Minor Leagues of Baseball" by John Feinstein. Lot of interesting stories of the up & down or just down life in MiLB. Another of my favorites is "Life is Yours to Win" by Auggie Garrido. What are some other good baseball books that you like? Rich www.PlayInSchool.com/bus_tour
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2015 Play In School - College Bus Tours Announced
We have just posted dates & itineraries for the 2015 College Bus Tours. http://www.playinschool.com/bus_tour.html In addition to VA & NC Tours we are happy to announce the addition of a South Carolina Tour in 2015! South Carolina College Bus Tour: Aug 3 - 6, 2015 North Carolina College Bus Tour: Aug 3 - 6, 2015 Virginia College Bus Tour: Aug 10 - 13, 2015 Remember, the priority of the these trips is research based. I...
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2015 College Bus Tours Announced
We have just posted dates & itineraries for the 2015 College Bus Tours. http://www.playinschool.com/bus_tour.html In addition to VA & NC Tours we are happy to announce the addition of a South Carolina Tour in 2015! South Carolina College Bus Tour: Aug 3 - 6, 2015 North Carolina College Bus Tour: Aug 3 - 6, 2015 Virginia College Bus Tour: Aug 10 - 13, 2015 Workout locations on each tour... VA Tour: Richmond & VA Tech...
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Top Coach Podcast
If you aren't already in the know about Top Coach Podcast please do your self a favor and check it out. Jack Warren has been doing some incredible interviews with the Top College Baseball Coaches for over a year now. Most interviews...
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Winter Coaching Clinics
Over in the VA forum the discussion of Coaching Clinics came up. I thought I'd post info on 3 that we'll have a booth at. Perhaps others can chime in to recommend other great learning & networking events in your state or region. ABCA in Orlando 1st weekend in Jan. ABCA is the big boy of coaches clinics. This will be my 1st time at ABCA. Really looking forward to Florida in January! http://www.abca.org Be The Best in Cherry Hill,...
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PG Rankings of 2014 16u teams (2015 17u)
Perhaps it's bad form, but I had to share my excitement upon logging on to the Perfect Game web site and seeing a photo of our own Cayman Richardson (2016 Hanover SS) heading the article on national rankings of the teams now entering their 17u cycle,...
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ABCA
Anybody else on here headed to the ABCA in Orlando? If so, be sure to come shake hands. I'll be at booth 1007. Rich www.PlayInSchool.com
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2 upcoming Camps to consider
I want to make sure y'all know about 2 upcoming camps. A College Recruiting Video for each player will be included at both camps. No additional fee for the video. Nov 1-2, Chapel Hill HS, NC: Partin Performance is hosting and many...
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RBA South Winter Camp and 2015 Summer team evaluations
Any player interested in working out this winter with professional instructors and also being evaluated for the summer 2015 roster for the RBA South Phillies can visit WWW.RBASOUTH.COM and register for the 10 week winter program. This winters...
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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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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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2006 Predictions
Fill out all of these catagoriesWorld Champs: Cleveland IndiansNL Champs: Atlanta BravesAL Cy Young: Rich HardenNL Cy Young: Ben SheetsAL MVP: David OrtizNL MVP: Miguel CabreraAL Rookie: Felix HernandezNL Rookie: Prince Fielder
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$160,140
Received this from a friend today and thought it was pretty appropriate ... tho I am sure we could all add a few items if we thought about it for a while.I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I...
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Lake-Sumter Community College (FL) 2009 High School Showcase August 15th
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2009Where: LSCC Baseball Complex, Leesburg CampusFor: 2010 and 2011 graduatesRegistration Cost: $80 The cost includes a camp T-shirt.Showcase starts at 9:15 a.m.Please arrive early for registration. Players should wear...
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Lake-Sumter Community College (FL) 2009 High School Showcase August 15th
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2009Where: LSCC Baseball Complex, Leesburg CampusFor: 2010 and 2011 graduatesRegistration Cost: $80 The cost includes a camp T-shirt.Showcase starts at 9:15 a.m.Please arrive early for registration. Players should wear...
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Lake-Sumter CC (FL) 2009 High School Showcase August 15th
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2009Where: LSCC Baseball Complex, Leesburg CampusFor: 2010 and 2011 graduatesRegistration Cost: $80 The cost includes a camp T-shirt.Showcase starts at 9:15 a.m.Please arrive early for registration. Players should wear...
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Change up analysis
Interesting analysis of Lincecum's use of the changeup. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/lincecums-great-changeup/Edit:Sorry for the busted link. Here's the blog entry from Erik Manning at www.fangraphs.com Last night Tim Lincecum was the...
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Cool Story
From Scott Ostler at the SF Chronicle-If you'd never heard of this guy, you weren't alone. In an organization rich in well-publicized pitching prospects in recent years, Sadowski has been the Unknown Hurler.His college career was a joke and his long...
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Lake-Sumter CC (FL) 2009 High School Showcase August 15th
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2009Where: LSCC Baseball Complex, Leesburg CampusFor: 2010 and 2011 graduatesRegistration Cost: $80 A camp T-shirt will be provided to each participant.Showcase starts at 9:15 a.m.Please arrive early for registration....
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RTD Article 4-25-14 on Kit Scheetz at VT
James River and Va. Cardinals alum Kit Scheetz's fine recovery from TJ surgery is discussed: ...
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Thoughts on defensive shift & hard headed lefty hitters
I just watched yet another left handed hitter ground out into an over shifted infield. This time it was McCann w/ the Yankees. Every night its someone different. What will it take for McCann or Ortiz or any of them to put the ego...
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Alec Keller - POY - Ivy League
Alec Keller of Richmond, Va and Freeman HS was just named the Player of the Year in the Ivy League. http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/bsb/2013-14/releases/Baseball_All-Ivy--2014#.U3aKPgTVwoc.facebook Alec led the Ivy in hitting last...
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Brian McCann and the home run police.
I get baseball etiquette. We've all seen things "handled" in a variety of ways on the field. But it seems that every home the Brave's give up lately there is an issue. And Brian McCann seems to be in the middle of it. I've never...
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Announcing 2 High Academic College Bus Tours
In addition to our 2014 VA & NC College Bus Tours, we are happy to announce that we will also be offering 2 High Academic College Bus Tours. Full details can be found at www.playinschool.com Tours of each college given by the coaching staff from that school. The High Academic New England Tour will make stops at the following schools… - Babson - MIT - Harvard - Tufts - Wheaton - Brown - Trinity - Wesleyan - Yale - Fairfield - Vassar - West Point - Bard - Williams - Amherst - Holy Cross...
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SEE many of the schools asked about here in person.
I love this forum! Lots of good info. After look through the first 5 or 6 pages I noticed a trend. There are lots of questions about schools that we'll be visiting next summer on our College Bus Tours. So if you have a 2015, 16 or 17 with questions on certain programs you may be interested in looking into 1 of our 4 tours. We'll be given tours by the baseball staff at 15 - 20 colleges in Virginia & North Carolina. We will also do 2 High Academic Tours… 1 in the Mid-Atlantic & 1 in...
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Spring Break Schedules Central Region?
I'm almost scared to post on this forum now due to amount of abuse posters are receiving when they ask questions. But here goes nothing…. If you know when and where spring break games are this week (specifically in central region) would you mind posting them here? Thanks in advance. Rich www.PlayInSchool.com/bus_tour
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ODAC Tourney Starts Thursday
For those of you that are big fans of college baseball you may want to consider driving out to Lynchburg at the end of the week. The ODAC tournament starts Thursday. Here are the...
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Football commitments
Football, being the tail that wags the dog, is always the trend setter. So you know its just a matter of time baseball follows. What are your thoughts and/or feelings of this semi-new trend of the kids making their college choices live on TV at the big nationally televised events? In a word, I HATE it. For some reason it just gives me the willies. It feels exploitive for some reason. The kids love it. But I just feel like suddenly these AMATEUR athletes are pawns in a corporate machine… UA...
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"Schooled: The Price of College Sports"
"Schooled: The Price of College Sports" is a fairly new documentary examining the NCAA. There are a million positives to being a college athlete. There is also a dark side. Words like "mob", "slavery", "cartel" come up during the...
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What songs mean baseball to you?
Despite the snow that is on its way, we are getting very close to baseball season. I was riding down the road recently and this song came on and I thought it would be fun to post here with a question... What song "means" baseball to you?...
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"Why I quit MLB" - Article from the NYer
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sportingscene/2013/10/why-i-quit-major-league-baseball.html Richwww.PlayInSchool.com
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Temple baseball dropped
Terrible news out of Philadelphia today. Temple has apparently dropped 7 sports including baseball. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/20131207_Temple_to_drop_7_sports__including_baseball__rowing.html This is...
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Signing day today!
I could have never imagined how proud I would feel today watching my son sign his letter of intent. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions getting there, but worth every minute. Looking back, I cannot think of anything that we would have...
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Great article on Jordon Walden in today's Star Telegram
Suprised DBat GM hasn't posted it yetBLAZING HIS TRAILMansfield pitcher Jordan Walden made a big-time pitch for elite prospect statusBy RICK HERRINStar-Telegram Staff WriterMANSFIELD -- He knew the fastball was electric, but Tommy Harmon wanted to...