Tagged With "Fort Worth"
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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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Looking for Showcases in NC, SC, VA
I have a team of rising Seniors that is looking to play in fall showcases from August to November. We have committed to three right now but are looking to play as many as 10. We have been hitting a wall with organizers not ever returning e-mails. I am...
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Blue Grey Showcase - Worth while?
My son was invited to attend the Blue Grey tournament held in Jacksonville in July. Does anyone have any previous experiances you can share with me regarding this showcase? Were there are a lot of scouts...good showcase? Looking forward to hearing any...
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SFA head coach named
From College Baseball Insider:July 10, 2008Cardenas Promoted at Stephen F. Austin Johnny Cardenas has been named head coach at Stephen F. Austin. He has served as interim head coach for the past month.Cardenas has been as assistant coach and...
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D-BAT to Open 4 New Locations in the next 90 days
D-BAT Lakeside (Rowlett)Target Opening date November 15thD-BAT Mountainside New JerseyTarget Opening date Dec 1stD-BAT Buckhead (Atlanta) Target Opening Date Dec 1stD-BAT West Ft Worth Target Opening Date Dec 15th Others to come in 2012: Waco, Austin,...
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14 U Tryouts (Ft. Worth, Tx.)
The 14U Texas Sting Baseball Club (Major/AAA)will be having open tryouts Aug 9th. We will be playing 60/90 (bases). Please e-mail Chris at chcrumpton@beofficesupply.com for more information.
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WFAN, Wayne Mazzoni Interviews
I am not sure if this link will work, but I will try. The past 2 Sundays, Wayne Mazzoni was on the Rick Wolff show on WFAN, talking about the recruiting process. If the link doesn't work I am sure you can google...
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recruiting services??....
My 06 son got a call from a recruiting service after he filled out his name on their website. They want about $300 to recruit him to August 1, 2006, the day of letter of intent.I went to Yahoo, searched their directory, and came up with MANY other...
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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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Baseball Clearinghouse
Got a flyer/email re: skill combines and open regional showcase. Son just so happens we will be vacationing near the skill combine. They will play an 8-inning game, and run the drills. Worth $149???
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Prospect Movie
Has anyone seen the movie Prospect yet? I saw the ads in baseball america and am wondering if its worth getting
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Muhl Bag (or similar) worth the cost?
Does anyone have experience with the Muhl bag or a similar hitting aid? I know that a bad swing won't be corrected, but does this kind of aid really help in developing power by swinging through?It appears they have a 7.5 and 9.5 lb. bag. Which would...
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Fragile arms spark fierce debate
[URL=http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/highschool/0505/02baseball.html] http://www.ajc.com/sports/cont...0505/02baseball.html [/URL Fragile arms spark fierce debate By CRAIG CUSTANCE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school contacts. An agent postponed an interview, deciding after a night's sleep to pass on the discussion...
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Fall Legion worth it?
Just wondering from anyone with experience if it is worth playing on a fall legion team during a tough senior year playing only against local community college teams versus not playing but going to college prospect camps and such and prepping for the...
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Good Article
Fragile arms spark fierce debateBy CRAIG CUSTANCEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school...
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Position Change?
My son has been a OF for his entire high school career (with a little work at 2B). Yesterday his team had a fall game. The Head Coach was gone and the Asst Coach was running things. The Asst is much looser and easy going.So, in between innings, our C...
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switch hitting
has anybody done it on the board?What are the pros and cons?HOw do you train to switch hit?How does it affect you natural swing?How long does it take to get switch hitting down?Is it worth it?Why do people do it?If anybody has any information i think...
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I am glad to make this post.
This is a great story for a kid who has overcome a lot of problems. I hope he does well and makes it all the way. He has the chance to be a great role model for all he has gone through.This article was in todays Baseball America. It is well worth the...
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MyInstantReplay.com Marketing/Recruiting Site
I was just wondering if anyone has heard of or used MyInstantReplay.com recruiting website? I just found the site the other day and was looking around it. It offers a place to post all your information and then allows you to email it to any college...
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Fort Worth Monarchs looking for 16U players for fall 2008.
Fort Worth Monarchs Baseball Club is looking for 16U players for the Fall of 2008. Mike: 817-343-7661www.fwmonarchs.com michael3angels@sbcglobal.net
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Ex Martin Pitcher Jeff Jamnik
JAMNIK GOES THE DISTANCE IN 7-2 WIN Fort Worth, TX (08.02.08)- Jeff Jamnik threw a complete game with six strikeouts, as the Grand Prairie AirHogs topped the Fort Worth Cats 7-2 on Saturday night. Grand Prairie now has a 1.5 game lead over the Cats in...
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How a coach found players...
in this case they found him! This is a long post, but I thought it was worth the time.A lot of times, on this site, peeople ask how they can be discovered and there is an adundance of good information provided about that. In speaking with a local...
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Perfect Game
How exclusive are invitations to Perfect Game Showcases? How are the invitee's found? Are they worth it for a 07 player?Thanks
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Best In Virginia Showcase Camp
My son was invited to the Best In Virginia showcase camp. He would like to go and I was wondering if anyone has heard of this and would it be worth taking our son to.
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A REQUEST
Folks I would suggest that before you ask about a college/university/baseball program that you visit their website and read up on them before you ask questions--- personal opinions on a college/university/baseball program are one thing but they mean...
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Elite Swing Academy Winter Hitting League
Hello,Elite Swing Academy in Forney will be conducting a Winter Hitting League from November 2nd thru December 15th. This is a great opportunity for Baseball and Softball players of all ages to sharpen their hitting skills in a competitive...
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Scout ball - is it worth the time commitment?
I have a son who is a senior this year in high school in Southern California. He is playing on one of the scout ball team, and this is his 3rd year. As you know, playing in scout ball is a big time commitment. Typically, we drive up one to two hours...
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TAPPS 5A Dist 1
I'm new to HS baseball having a frosh. Does anyone on here talk TAPPS? If so, what are your thoughts on TAPPS 5A Dist 1? Schools in alpha order are:Addison Trinity ChristianDallas Bishop DunneDallas Bishop LynchFort Worth Nolan CatholicGrapevine Faith...
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WWBA Memorial Day Tournament
Has anyone participated in the WWBA Memorial Day tournament in Fort Myers, FL? If so what can one expect there and is it a tournament worth playing?
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Fort Worth Cats' Tryout - Feb 6th
The Fort Worth Cats Summer 2010 Tryouts!www.fortworthcatsorgThe Fort Worth Cats Baseball Club will be holding tryouts for 2010 summer teams (Freshman-Seniors) on Saturday, February 6th, at 3:00pm at Western Hills HS in Fort Worth. Players just need to...
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2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season HS All Americans
First TeamPitchersSteven Rice, LHP, Crawsfordsville H.S., INCorey Littrell, LHP, Trinity H.S., Louisville, KYPhillip Pfeifer, LHP, Farragut H.S., Knoxville, TNThomas Dorminy, LHP, Alonso H.S., Tampa, FLJesus Vasquez, P, James Monroe Campus, Bronx,...
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Too Much Concern for No reason
I notice many parent/posters worrying about velocity. bat speed, foot speed etc---that is all well and good but many of these posters have players that are not yet in HS.My advice to you ,for what it may be worth, is simple--let the boy play--pre'HS,...
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THSBCA Polls 5A/4A Pre Season
TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESEASON POLLSWEEK OF JAN. 29, 20105A:BELLAIRE (HOUSTON) THE WOODLANDS PEARLAND LUFKIN SOUTHLAKE CARROLL CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL MISSION SHARYLAND SAN ANTONIO REAGAN FLOWER MOUND KATY 4A:BRENHAM AUSTIN...
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What events to do next summer?
As a father of a 2011 thats trying to figure out what summer events are worth doing, I need some input. Tournament of Stars, Area Code, Perfect Game, Under Armour,Blue Gray Classic, Team One, Team USA. Which events are best for exposure to the next level?
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Scout Concerned about Defense - Interesting Concept
Last week our son went through a 2 hour workout with MLB Area Scout. We talked a bit after the workout but not much. I took him up on his offer to talk in more detail this week. Very interesting observation that I thought was worth passing on to...
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2010 Pre-Season Rankings
What's a high school baseball season in Illinois without some pre-season rankings? I've seen this done the last two years on this board, so I thought I would give my two cents this year. For what it's worth, here is the top 15 based on a few factors,...
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Atmosphere
Baseball is my Numero Uno sport but there is something special about this time of the year when MARCH MADNESS begins to go along with the onset of spring baseball.My wife and I have for a number of years been fortunate to serve as Hosts for teams at...
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WWBA Memorial Day
Has anyone participated in the WWBA 16u Memorial Day tournament? If so, was it a good experience? Exposure? My team is looking into this tournament and I know WWBA is highly regarded. I just want to make sure the event is worth the trip.
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2010 Western Hills Cougar Classic in Fort Worth 3/11-3/13
AT WESTERN HILLS, FORT WORTH:THURSDAY:12:15 W.HILLS VS MANS. TIMBERVIEW02:30 LITTLE ELM VS. MANS. TIMBERVIEW04:45 LITTLE ELM VS. ALEDO07:00 WESTERN HILLS VS. ALEDOFRIDAY:12:15 W. HILLS VS BROCK02:30 ALEDO VS BROCK04:45 ALEDO VS COUNTRY DAY07:00 W....
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Top 96 Showcase
Hi, Just wondering if any of you have any thoughts about the DeMarini Top 96 Camp/Showcase. The price is pretty hefty and wondering if it's worth it.Thanks.
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Boise Summer League Question
I had made another post asking about the WCL Portland, I have had anothe opportunity arise in the Boise Summer League @ Northwest Nazerene University. It is a development league, pay to play. Has anyone had a player in it or has anyone played in it?...
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High School Baseball at the Ballpark in Arlington.
Does anyone know who else is playing there this saturday the 20th? All I have for now is I think Plano vs Fort Worth Western Hills at 10am.
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milb spring training in Jupiter
Just a short ride up the FL turnpike, yesterday was only the second time in 3 seasons we have gone to watch son in practice, not like we would not want to be there everytime he pitches, but we feel that's his time to work out the kinks and concentrate...
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Whewww...2010 son makes a decision
Well, after many years of hard work, sweat, tears....2010 made his decision about where to go to school. He made the call to the HC of a Phx area CC who, according to 2010, could not say "outstanding" enough times! I would have loved to taken 2010's...
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Batting Averages are Selfish
Hello again HS Baseball Web Community,Recently a student of mine told me he was stressed about going 1 for 5 in the first two games of the year. He’s a great ballplayer, a freshmen starting on Varsity, and it scared me to see that all his talent...
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Is the perfectgameusa showcase worth the cost? It isreally expensive for me but I wo
Is the perfectgameusa showcase worth the cost 549.00. That is really expensive to me, but I do want my son to get to the exeperience of a showcase. There s a local one coming up and that one is 395.00. He keeps getting all of these invites. Your...
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Southwest High student dies after baseball team tryout
FORT WORTH — An 18-year-old who was trying out for the varsity baseball team at Southwest High School died in a hospital Tuesday after complaining of congestion and difficulty breathing. Ryan Powell was pronounced dead about 6:40 p.m., according...
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Are the PG Showcases really worth the price?
We've been to a couple.But $549? Are they really worth the price? If you're good enough, want colleges find you?Im not criticizing them, the showcases are well run. I just wonder about the cost to attend.
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Choosing a school/another scenario
Nothing real here, just hypothetical. It could become real. I'm sure it's real for some.The player isn't looking at baseball as a career choice. He's strong academically (unweighted 3.5 to 4.0 taking difficult courses). He would prefer to play D1. If...
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DIII Article...
.Don't know if this was referenced...but worth reading.Article on on views of the role of academics at DIII. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/...ports/s122926S14.DTL 44.