Tagged With "2.2"
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Height and weight-embellish or be truthful?
2014 is a 2 way player whose "actual" current ht and wt is 6'4" 193 lbs. Coaches are suggesting that son state size at 6'5" 200 lbs. I hope son will continue to grow in ht and wt but I am suggesting he be completely honest.Does he listen to coach or...
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The "marketing" game??
TRHit's response in an earlier thread about marketing got me thinking. We have just sent out letters and Video CD's to several colleges. What's next? Follow-up with a phone call in a 10 days to 2 weeks to arrange a campus vist? Another letter? ...
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Looking for transportation ideas
I thought this may be the best forum to post my questions in. Our son got his Assoc. degree at a junior college in Arizona and he is continuing his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ. in Durant, OK. I've already driven there last January...
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Typical Little League All Star practice?
I wanted to know how often do little league teams practice and how long? 5 days a week or 6 days a week ? 2 and a half hours a day? And what kind of regime?just curious. Thanks for the help.
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JUCO's and CC's
We're trying to compile lists of target schools from NCAA Div I, II and III. Obviously there are many more D1 schools which have the academic programs my son is interested in (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology) but we've also found some very nice...
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WWBA 17U National Championships
Trombly Baseball is sending a 17U team to Georgia for the WWBA 17U National Championships. We won the 16U Super 7 Series out there last year and had a great time. The tournament is July 5-10, 2005. As I understand it, there will be approx. 100 teams...
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Post 21 FireCracker Tournament July 1st-4th games posted
Post 21 Baseball WebsiteJuly 1st (Friday) (JW-James Wood HS; MB-Millbrook HS )9:00 JW-Berkeley vs. FrederickMB-Charles Town vs. Stafford(A)11:30 JW-Stafford (P) vs. Frederick MB-Euclid vs. Stafford (A)2:00 JW-Potomac Valley vs. ShippensburgMB-Delaware...
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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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Texas Baseball Showcase
2008 Summer Baseball Showcases www.TexasBaseballShowcase.com 100+ College & Pro Scouts Invited to Attend DEMONSTRATE & ELEVATE YOUR POTENTIAL •Expose Your Physical Potential Critical to aiding in development, pinpoint your strengths and develop a training plan with your coaches. Show the scouts your desire to improve. •Enhance Your Mental Game Baseball is 90% mental and scouts look for players with total ability to contribute to their team. At these showcases, you can truly show...
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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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Information Needed
July 1st is rapidly approaching and my team will be on the raod for a while. (July 4th event in Fl and then 2 weeks in E Cobb) I'm sure this has been covered here before but it may be easier to ask again then try and find it. What will the content of...
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What's the call
Runner on first and two out. 0-2 on the batter. On the next picth the runner takes off for second, the batter swings and misses the pitch, the catcher also misses the ball and it rolls to the backstop. The batter breaks for first and the ump calls...
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Youth Pitching Age
What is the best age to start developing a pitcher?I'm trying to seek a little wisdom from those out there that have "been there done that" with their kids throughout their baseball careers. Just wondering what coaches and pitchers parents that have...
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stealing home on strike 3 of last out of game!
This actually happened in an American Legion game last night - 2 outs, bottom of the last inning, 2 strikes on batter. Runner on 3rd got green light, and got such a huge jump that he touched the plate before the pitch crossed it! Batter was out on...
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middle school scoresf from 19 May
Does anyone have the scores for all Middle school games from yesterday?Landstown beat Larkspur 11-2
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Passing of a Friend
Sadly, reporting the lost of a friend known to many posters in the Hampton Roads area.Douglas A. Dorival , Virginia BeachThursday, May. 19, 2005 ©The Virginian-Pilot Douglas Andrew Dorival of Virginia Beach died unexpectedly Saturday evening, May...
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dfwhardball.com is up and running
Just in case Bob decides to shut this place down at the end of next week.Yeah, it's in bare form right now, but what do you expect for 2 hours work.Will try to work on it some more this weekend and get it "pretty" before I leave town on vacation.
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We're # 2! We're #2!
I think we get past the Hokies to claim the national title this weekend. I can't find a college bass fishing message board. Hopefully this will do.Bass Fishing National ChampionshipsNational Rankings
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Summer Leagues
Hey I was wondering if anyone can help with the following:1. Is 17U the way to go? I'm hearing more and more from different people Scouts, Recruiters, Advisors, Coaches that 17U is the way to go, a lot more recruiters attend 17U....is that true?2....
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So where exactly was ESPN?
Many of you I'm sure have awaited the results of my old timers game performance (I prefer "classic", thank you very much), so here you go: Pre-game: big breakfast and nothing to eat within 5 hours of game time, except advil and water. If it ain't in...
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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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A Warm Thank-You
I rarely post but have often perused this site over the past 3 or 4 yrs. I haven't spent as much time doing that of late but since reading that the site may be shutting down at the end of the month, I just wanted to say thanks to those that gave...
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New Glove?
Which is the best glove out of these 4, for a Shortstop? And which web is the best for a Shortstop? I think i'm going with a 11.5, is there any better size for a middle infeilder Shortstop?Type of GloveRawlings HOHRawlings Pro PerferredWilson...
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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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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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Things I love about players parents...
Let's give it one last ole college try here.1. Every dad could have played pro ball but their HS coach screwed them.2. When their kid is batting every called third strike is a foot outside.3. When their kid is pitching and loses, the umpire was...
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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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Off speed pitches?
I am a 14 year old and i am about to be going into high school as a freshman. My fastball clocks out at about 78 and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an off-speed pitch or 2 that i can use without hurting my arm?
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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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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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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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Catching Clinic in Seattle Area
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be putting on a 2 day catching clinic in the Seattle area Sept 13 & 14, 2008. The clinics on Saturday will be for baseball as well as softball catchers. On Sunday Coach Weaver will be conducting a 3 hr Coaches Clinic. For all the information go to Catching Clinic in Seattle
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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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Liquid Metal 2
What does everyone think of the Rawlings Liquid Metal 2 bats for high school/college?
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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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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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Catching Clinic in Seattle Area
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be putting on a 2 day catching clinic in the Seattle area Sept 13 & 14, 2008. The clinics on Saturday will be for baseball as well as softball catchers. On Sunday Coach Weaver will be conducting a 3 hr Coaches Clinic. For all the information go to Catching Clinic in Seattle
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We Want Bob - We want Bob!
Who thinks it would be fitting to "name the Ball ParK" so to speak in honor of Bob.We could ask the new owner to name the message boards. What do ya think HSBBWEBSTERS?Pardon Bob but some ideas allbeit corny - but well meaning!1. Bob's ballboard2....
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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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BBCOR 1.15 vs .50
well I hate to be brand new to the site and make myself look stupid right off the bat, but I don't know the difference in those 2 numbers. if one league requires a 1.15 and another a .50, will I be buying 2 bats or can 1 of those 2 be used in both ...
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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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field maintenance
I have a question about keeping up the maintenance at my high school field, Im always looking for ways to improve the field I play on. I live in northern California and it rains quite often through late winter/ early spring. Over the years it seems...
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Suggestions for Newbies
What are your suggestions for new members or people who are just lurking and are timid about posting for the first time? Here’s a couple.1. Consider the source of any information you get here. Some information and sources are better than...
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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...