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16u team looking to fill the last few spots
Our team is competing in the “COLT division” tournaments and is looking to fill the last few spots. Our roster is made up of high school players from around the area. Players must be 16 or younger on May 1st 2012. We practice in the north east end of...
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MLB and age
Interesting piece in mlbtraderumors.com today on the oldest and youngest on MLB opening day rosters... copied below. Notably, only three players are under 21. I fully understand that there is a development period (real, perceived and driven by service years and the system). Personally, I think blowing up this model and allowing more of the younger talent to play on the big stage would be a tremendous boost for the game. Oldest, Youngest Players On MLB Rosters By Steve Adams | March 29, 2019...
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Re: Most Difficult Positions
HaHaHaHaHaHa.... So who did you look most like, Standball? ... David Wells, Mickey Lolich, Fernando Valenzuela, CC Sabathia, Bobby Jenks, Bartolo Colon, Rich Garces, Babe Ruth?
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Re: Beach District
Not trying to be too clever. Lot's of talent and if he's got it working he can be very good. In the movie Susan Sarandan has Nuke LaLoosh breathing through his lizard eyes (think Fernando Valenzuela) to help him relax and pitch better.
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Re: Are there too many travel ball teams/players?
Fungo; In 1987, our first year of the Area code games, the pro scouts and I worked together for the end result - "drafting high school players". Our schedule prior to the Area Code games in 1987 [1st year] provided the scouts the opportunity to observed this group playing together for 40 games. The players were; John Wetteland [Santa Rosa];James Mouton [Concord]; Jim Converse, Todd Malone Andy Fox, Bo Dobson, Fernando Vina [Sacramento];Steve Whitaker [Merced]; Chris *****ett [Modesto]; Todd...
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WINTER BREAK Instructional Camp at Chatsworth High School 12/21/15
Terrific Winter break instructional camp for younger players in the LA/San Fernando Valley area ages 8-16 . Camp is conducted by Chatsworth HS Coach Tom Meusborn and Chatsworth Varsity players. Coach Meusborn has been coaching for approx 25 years. Holds CA state record for most wins by a HS Baseball coach, 2 National titles , 8 CIF City titles, 2 first round picks ( Mike Moustakas ) Also, Coached team USA 16U ( 2010-14 ) . Great day camp and affordable! SEE ATTACHED PHOTO FOR DETAILS...
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Chicago White Sox Area Code team is announced!!
A big " atta-boy" goes out to these young men! ( list from studentsports.com )NAME | POS | HIGH SCHOOL | YR | STATEBraden Kapteyn | SS | Illiana Christian | 08 | ILAntonio Horn | OF | Muskogee | 08 | OKMark Ginther | SS | Jenks | 08 | OKAustin Wright...
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Midwest Area Code Team
Here is the White Sox roster for this year as announced on the studentsports.com website:NAME | POS | HIGH SCHOOL | YR | STATEBraden Kapteyn | SS | Illiana Christian | 08 | ILAntonio Horn | OF | Muskogee | 08 | OKMark Ginther | SS | Jenks | 08 |...
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Big League Advance
Not sure if you guys have heard about this but it pays to read the fine print. https://theathletic.com/322664/2018/04/20/rosenthal-company-that-offers-minor-leaguers-up-front-payments-drawing-scrutiny-within-baseball/ Fernando Tatis Jr., the game’s No. 8 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, wanted to give himself every possible chance to succeed. For Tatis, a shortstop at Double A with the San Diego Padres organization, that meant hiring a personal trainer, eating better food, getting a...
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Re: Timing pitcher's stride
PG - have studied both quite a bit...there are similarities, and some big differences....and when you break down video and watch it at real time speed, and frame by frame, many will see what they want / think they see, so you really have to break it down as objectively as possible. I think Kershaw is a classic example of letting pitchers know that except for very few pitchers the leg lift, up to its apex is of very little benefit...Fernando Rodney is another example...Kershaw could eliminate...
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Re: Baseball Trivia
if 2 grand slams in a game is a rare feat how about 2 in the same inning? Fernando Tatis has done it
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Re: Great JUCO Pitching Coaches
Supposedly John Bushart at Pierce College in the San Fernando Valley in Northern Los Angeles is a very well respected pitching coach. He is also the head coach these days so I don't know how involved he gets in the pitching coach duties. His best known student is probably Jim Garland, his cousin.
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Re: It's only 114 degrees!
It was 114 during warm ups before a summer varsity game in the San Fernando Valley in good ol' So Cal on Wednesday. It cooled down to a balmy 109 at game time. So we were given a literal warm up for Peoria. Yep it was 114 when we arrived in Peoria at about 6:00 pm. We drove the 1 block to the theater near our hotel and watched Incredible Hulk. It was still 104 degrees this evening in Peoria, Arizona at 10:30 pm. We stocked our mini fridge with a case of water and gatorade then turned the...
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Re: Draft question
jerseydad, Good point, guess I should have said "Early Round Money" instead of just the first few rounds. For the sake of this discussion, it is easier to look at (and to find) the rounds players are drafted in rather than the signing bonus. Here is the first 10 rounds 2002 Draft, Red = HS MLB, Blue = College MLB... Sorry for any mistakes, I'm sure I missed some, but this gives a general overview of the top 10 rds in 02 Rnd. Pick Name Position Drafted By School 1 1 Bryan Bullington P Pirates...
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Re: Any reason for youth to train with wood?
08Catchersdad and EH: In 1987 during our 1st year of the Area Code games, I also coached a summer team [Cubs]. We played 30 games with the SSK wood bats against the Carson City Capitols and other very strong teams, including Marc Cuesta Bay Side Yankees. We won the majority of the games, probably because of Bo Dobson, Andy Fox, James Mouton, Fernando Vina, Chris Pitchett and pitchers Jim Converse, Steve Witaker. Each of you are familiar with these players from Northern California. During the...
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Re: Middle IF working the runner at 2B
I used to have opportunities to talk to the St. Louis Cardinals often. One thing that Fernando Vina taught me was that every infielder should draw a line or arc in the dirt which is their reference for both holding runners and working pickoffs. We've done so ever since and set that line through working with the pitching staff. For example, since it is an arc the 2nd baseman can move to the arc behind the baseline. This gives the runner the impression that they are being held. As the pitcher...
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Re: Call for Nominations for Weekly MVP
As far as recognition for less heard of schools goes, Fernando Hernandez of North Dallas hit a home run and 2 doubles. Add this to the fact that he picked up the win on the mound in a 15-3 thumping of Thomas Jefferson and you've got a pretty solid game from a guy you probably haven't heard of.
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Re: Call for Nominations for Weekly MVP
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Big Red: As far as recognition for less heard of schools goes, Fernando Hernandez of North Dallas hit a home run and 2 doubles. Add this to the fact that he picked up the win on the mound in a 15-3 thumping of Thomas Jefferson and you've got a pretty solid game from a guy you probably haven't heard of.[/QUOTE Big Red- I mentioned his accomplishments in a North Dallas Thread. 170 views and no replies! See if you can get him to transfer to one of the Mckinney, Plano...
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Re: The List
This list may be incomplete. I'm watching ESPN and Jeremy Shaap just showed attachments to the report with copies of checks and receipts for the purchase of steriods/hgh by different major leaguers. He named Denny Neagle and Fernando Vina and then moved on. Those guys are not on the above list. We may have to post a revised list.
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Re: Fernando Vina just fessed up
Oldslugger, you shouldn't make assumptions and negative allegations about people based on so little information. I know Fernando and he is a class act. He's great with kids in the community and very approachable to parents with questions about baseball. Fernando says he was recovering from an injury and the pressure to come back made him do something that in my judgement(personal knowledge) is out of character for him. He said he's embarrassed...what more do you need, give the guy a break.
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Re: Fernando Vina just fessed up
I sat in a boat with one of Raffy Palmiero's college teammates that was also very successful at the MLB level. Before Raffy went to congress, he swore there was no way Raffy would ever be involved in any kind of drugs, let alone steroids. Afterwards, my friend was in total shock and disbelief. The point is, that just because he's a stand up guy outside of cheating, doesn't mean he's either a great guy or a monster. None of us are all good or all bad. Your rush to defense of Vina is the exact...
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Re: Brian Roberts just fessed up
Just another case of admission/denial. Why can't a player come out and say: "I did it. All of what they said was true. I am sorry, but it gave me an edge and I wanted to make money, and that's exactly what happened." From Brian Roberts to Andy Pettitte to Fernando Vina and F.P. Santangelo, they have all "fessed up." Roberts said he used steroids just once and felt bad. "Yes I used, but...only once." Pettitte said he used HGH but..."only to recover from an injury." I heard Vina say the same...
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Re: Brian Roberts just fessed up
Anyone noticed or mentioned this other oddity among three of these players. Brian Roberts, listed 5'9/170 Fernando Vina, listed 5'9/170 FP Santangelo, listed 5'10/165 Geez, how small would these guys be without PEDs?
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Re: Oh, no!
One of my favorite logos... ...and my favorite ballpark accessory... Those are good points about bringing in the Nat's AAA team. But will a new tenant demand a new ballpark, also? I always looked at the Diamond when I drove up 95 and my thoughts escape to baseball. I remember a game in '93 when Javy, Chipper and Klesko were in the line-up facing Fernando Valenzuela trying to come back with the O's. Great memories of good times there.
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Re: Triva
BC - You got me... I can't imagine Hammerin Hank wearing another # Fernando Valenzulea was the CY and ROY. Here are my bonus questions for you... Who was the scout that discovered Fernando (hint - He wore a fidoro hat with the jugs gun behind the plate for all Dodger games). I only know this one because I played for him in Mexico. Question 2 - Everyone knows Wally Pipp (Lou Gehrig took his spot for the NYY). My question... Who took Lou Gehrig's spot for NYY? If you know these answers you...
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Re: Triva
You were scouted by Lou Gehrig? Exactly how old are you? Or, maybe, that's the next trivia question? BTW - Aaron previously wore #5.
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Re: Cards going young and more stats?
Jim Edmounds was not an expensive free agent. He was traded by the Angels. In return they got rookie 2nd baseman Adam Kennedy and a RHP Bonneville or something like that. Anyway, the Cardinals definitely got an awesome deal out of this. For a pitcher nobody knew and who lasted all of maybe 2-3 years and a 2nd baseman, they got a multi-year Gold Glove winner who also had some power. Then they ended up getting the 2nd baseman back after he had gained some experience and won a ring. At that...
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Re: Louisville Slugger Baseball All-Americans 2008
Congratulations to Catcher Jean Carlos Rodriguez and OF Fernando Frias, both from George Washington HS, NYC . We have had the pleasure of having these two fine youngman with us the past few Fall seasons
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Re: Call for Nominations for Weekly MVP
THANK YOU for the following nominations. The week is over, although I will check again for last-minute nominations through 6:00 today. I'm having trouble deciding on a winner from this list, although all these young men have already won in my mind. I'll announce something tomorrow, and look forward to hearing about more great achievements next week. Two thoughts: Baseball is a team game filled with very individual performances. While championships cannot be won without teammates, I think it...
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Re: Call for Nominations for Weekly MVP
How I picked the winners: First, I compiled the nominations, changing the RLTurner team nomination into one for its coach, as I believe a team almost always reflects its coach, and coaches often don’t get enough credit for performances like the one nominated. Next, I eliminated DMN players of the week (including honorable mentions) because my goal for this award is to recognize performances that may not get as much recognition as they deserve. Next, I selected 10 finalists. Finally, I tried...
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Re: Best pitches of all time
http://www.thebaseballpage.com/past/pp/richardjr/ Best FB JR Richard, Houston Astros - personally saw him throw a FB 105 mph on the stadium gun at Candlestick Park. Threw a No-No that day. Should be in the HOF instead is probably still homeless. Best CB Sandy "The Man" Koufax - saw him throw a non-no against the Giants at Candlestick. Best slider tie between Fernando Venezuela - Dodgers and Robb Nen - Giants, 94 mph. when on, just untouchable. Best knuckleball - Phil Neikro Best cutter -...
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Re: 2009 Draft
Update from LA Times this morning. I pasted in but formatting looks funky. Article here: http://www.latimes.com/sports/...ug19,0,5332641.story Looking at the variability in the bonuses If I was in this class I would find out who the agents were for numbers 6, 9, 11, 19, & 29 ... PK TEAM PLAYER POS. SCHOOL BONUS 1 Washington Stephen Strasburg RHP San Diego St. $7,500,000 2 Seattle Dustin Ackley OF North Carolina $6,000,000 3 San Diego Donavan Tate OF Cartersville (Ga.) HS $6,250,000 4...
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Re: The Road to 103
Here is my prediction , in no particular order. The Redsox had the most on one team, Mitchell didn't even blow the whsitle on thos guys? I wonder why? 1.Nomar Garciapara 2.Manny Ramirez 3.Johnny Damon 4.Trot Nixon 5.David Ortiz 6.Shea Hillenbrand 7.Derek Lowe 8.Pedro Martinez 9.Brian Roberts 10.Jay Gibbons 11.Melvin Mora 12.Jerry Hairston 13.Jason Giambi 14.Alfonso Soriano 15.Raul Mondesi 16. Aaron Boone 17.Andy Pettitte 18.Jose Contreras 19.Roger Clemens 20.Carlos Delgado 21.Vernon Wells...
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Re: Please, get a backbone!
Dodgers Stadium (Chavez Ravine) is in an area of Los Angeles highly populated with hispanics. We may see another form of "Fernando Mania" with Gonzalez in the lineup, especially if he blows up and hits to his potential. Yes indeed, Gonzo is GOLD in this market!
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Re: Please, get a backbone!
I lived in Southern CA for twenty years. I was there for Fernandomania. Part of it was his personality. Gonzalez has a very dour personality.
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Re: Please, get a backbone!
You're correct RJM, no argument here in regards to Fernando. He had/has that fun and goofy personality that endured him to the LA fans. He was a great story. Adrian Gonzalez was born and raised in SoCal (Chula Vista) and is bilingual. I don't know about him being "dour"? And yes, I had to look that word up on my iPhone . As I stated earlier, the man was very well liked in San Diego...and LA is going to LOVE him! I know you lived in Southern California in the past, but you've obviously been...
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Re: Minor League Reporting
Minor league baseball life is tough. Period. Exclamation point. Bottom line !!! I love the link Frank gave us to Fernando Perez's journal because it expresses so much of what the players feel and think on an everyday basis ... I know in talking with our son and his wife we definitely see it. But as our son's mother-in-law told me yesterday (after their return from Mobile), they never heard the kids complain at all ... even when the wife got up at 3 a.m. to pick our son up at the field after...
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Re: pitching help
You know the reason. If you throw the same pitch every time, hitters will start to sit on it. You have to mix things up to be deceptive. You're ignoring 1974, the year Marshall won his Cy Young. He threw 208 innings in 106 games. I would not be surprised if Marshall's number of innings was influenced by his personality. So this doesn't become a Marshall-only thread, let's bring Fernando Valenzuela into the conversation. He was another screwballer who threw into an advanced age. His pitching...
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Re: pitching help
chris Fernando's arm went dead at age 27. He pitched off and on with guts for another few years.
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Re: critique, etc.
Tiger- Hugh throws hard. A tad inconsistent but when he's on, he's nearly untouchable. Yes, Dan is on our team. In fact, his dad requested I room with him this year when we go away. He's a good kid, and he can hit. Yeah we have 5 guys from the Harlem LLWS team back from 2002. Alibay Barkley, Fernando Frias, Julian McWilliams, Andy Diaz and Javier Lopez, but Javy I don't think is going to be playing with us so we'll leave it at four. They are all good still, Alibay is huge and hits bombs and...
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Re: Hillsborough Saladino Tournament 2007
Gaither Holds Off Wharton's Rally By ADAM ADKINS The Tampa Tribune Published: Mar 21, 2007 BRANDON - The ending was probably much more interesting than Gaither would have liked, but the outcome was just what the Cowboys were looking for. Gaither staved off a seventh-inning rally attempt by Wharton to hold on for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the Saladino Tournament, giving the Cowboys the Atlantic Division crown and a berth in today's quarterfinals. "We let them hang around too long,"...
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Re: Hitting Instructor So Calif Area
I've got the guy in LA but if you're in the IA it's too far. Consultant gave you some good advice if you want to stay local .Contact UCR or Cal Baptist. I also like the coaches at University of Redlands . Good baseball guys But if you need an LA guy ( San Fernando Valley) PM me
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Re: When could you tell he was a prospect?
This is our list of Alumni for the America/Japan Goodwill Series since 1983. 40% of the players who played in this Goodwill Series, have reach the Major Leagues including Delmon Young at age 13 in the Area Code Games. Brother Dimitri at age 15 in Korea. Rob Ritchie, Tigers 1983 Brad Brink, Phillies 1983 Alex Sanchez, Blue Jays 1983-84 Matt Williams, Giants 1983 Greg Jefferies, Phillies 1984 John Wetteland, Rangers 1984 Paul McCellan, Giants 1984 Brian Keyser, White Sox 1984 Fernando Vina,...
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Re: so what do you think of my pitches?
All this conversation caused me to dig out the reference books and dig around for info on the splitter and the screwball... interesting info is out there - particularly in the Neyer/James guide to pitchers... Both of these pitches have been around a long time - and a result there are many pitchers who have thrown it in the majors... With the screwball you have oldtimers like Carl Hubbell and Christy Mathewson or more modern guys like Fernando and Tug McGraw On the subject of throwing the...
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Re: Average Errors Per Position
HiHardHeat, That’s some excellent advice. The only thing I’d change is, I wouldn’t break the season into any time segments at all. However, I would definitely use date as one of the main pieces of data, and that way a graph can be used to display the results which will do what you’re looking for, showing progression or not, For my personal use, I detest spreadsheets and graphs, but I’m used to looking at numbers. There are lots of folks though who need to see the data displayed pictorially...
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Re: Sub 6ft LHP's--can they suceed in pro ball?
Bum, I didn't mention height for a reason. I'm well aware that Wagner, Martinez, et al are not very tall. Although taller pitchers in general can throw harder than shorter pitchers there are a lot of shorter pitchers who can bring it. Your two examples from the minors were both under 6' and that was what I was addressing. I pitched against independent league, A and AA players and I probably could have been marginally successful against A players (OK, a bit of wishful thinking there) but AA...