Tagged With "Division 3"
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Sore arm
My son is in 8u. We just started practice about 3 weeks ago for LL - machine pitch. Last week he started complaining about a soreness in his throwing arm.I've kept things light, mainly working on confidence catching the ball. Today, I was trying to...
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bat?
looking for first -3 bat any suggestions?would like a well balanced bat not end heavy!thanks!
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Batter interference
R1 and R2, < two outs. Runners break on a passed ball in the dirt to the 3rd Base side, catcher picks it out of the dirt and while throwing to 3b, hand and ball contact batter's helmet who is good 3-5 feet out of the batters box backing away from...
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Dayton
A little plug here for them. THey have a brand new diamond that is just being completed-like a 3 or 4 million dollar complex-beautiful park-coaches are great too
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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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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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Richmond Braves National '10 team wins WWBA 16U National Championship
Richmond Braves National '10 came from behind to defeat the Jack Cust Diamond Jacks 4-3 at East Cobb. This is the second championship for the organazation and the 1st for the '10 team.
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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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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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Velocity Loss
Opinions please. I am not pitching expert/coach and would welcome any help. My son has always had a very strong arm. At 13 he was radared at 69-71; at 14 at 74-76. Now at 15, 72-73. There is some history. He has never had a leg kick; he usually steps...
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When to quit playing other sports
Just wondering, my son plays 3 sports-football, ice hockey and baseball-he is almost 17. His gift is baseball--when should we quit playing the other two sports which he likes to play also. Any ideas?
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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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Redbird Classic finals today
The Redbird Classic Finals are slated Sunday afternoon- 45 teams competed for the championshipJr Varsity Championship slates the Chargers vs Kane County and the Varsity Championship has the Illinois Central Outlaws vs Capital City Sluggersall 4 of...
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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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TEAMS IN
Teams who have won their conference tourney and are headed to the NCAA'sAmerica East ---University of MaineAtlantic 10 -- University of Rhode IslandBig East -- Notre DameMAAC --- MaristCongratulations to all-- and now I have to sit and wait to see if...
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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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-3 recommondations
well, just turned 14 and i need help on wat type of bat i should get. im 5`3 and 128 lbs, i need a -3ive been looking at a stealth and a cXn and the havoc i dont kno wat i should get i was going to get an 32/29 because i want it to last through high ...
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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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do curveballs hurt your arm
I am a freshman and pitch for varsity. I know from experience a breaking pitch of some kind is essential on the high school level. So far my curve ball hasn't given me any arm trouble. I was just wandering When properly thrown does it hurt you over...
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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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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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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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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...
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Guaranteed Smiles
You can't read this and stay in a bad mood! 1. How Do You Catch a Unique Rabbit? Unique Up On It. 2. How Do You Catch a Tame Rabbit? Tame Way, Unique Up On It. 3. How Do Crazy People Go Through The Forest? They Take The Psycho Path 4. How Do You Get...
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Best Kind of Baseball
Well the easy answer is the best kind of baseball is the game you are at... but given a choice, and taking the cost into account, would the fans on this site prefer to go to:A Major League gameB Minor League gameC College game - including summer...
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Bat requirements for Babe Ruth league
My sister's 13 year old son will be playing Babe Ruth this year. He has to have his own bat and although I can figure out the appropriate length for him we aren't sure what requirements Babe Ruth has.A few questions I have...1) What diamater is...
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Tournament information Request
Hello,My 12 year old son was selected to play for a 13U team that will travel to 3 out of state tournaments through the end of this year. I was hoping someone out there might be able to share some thoughts about the tournaments.Here are the...
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Oklahoma -Texas Shootout
Oklahoma texas shootout is one of the top tournaments in the country. www.okshootout.com March 2-4, 2012 Chickasha Opening Day Shootout - Open (3GG) 7U,8U MP $95 / 9U-12U $195 / 13U,14U $225 March 9-11, 2012 O'Brien Opening Day Shootout - Open (3GG)...
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Midwest Classic High School Tourney in St. Charles, MO needs 1 team
The Midwest Classic needs 1 team for the spring. The dates are 3/26-3/31. All games are in St. Charles, MO. It is a 5 game guarantee. Teams participating are: Francis Howell, Francis Howell North, Francis Howell Central, St. Charles West, Ft. Zumwalt...
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Only 2 Illinois College teams rated nationally
No NCAA D 1 Schools ( ND Rated # 4 )No NCAA D 2 SchoolsNo NCAA D 3 SchholsNAIA - Olivet Nazarene ( Kankakee )Rated # 11 @ 22-4-1NJCAA - Onley Central CC ( Onley, Il ) # 14 @ 34-6As per Collegiate Baseball Magazine dated April 16, 2004 Top 25Congrats...
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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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Tom Sheridan UMW coach leaving to become the associate head coach at GWU
Free Lance StarNewspaper Article:Tom Sheridan, the only baseball coach the University of Mary Washington has ever known, is leaving to become the associate head coach at Division I George Washington University.George Washington fired head coach Steve...
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LONG TOSS program
I have been reading about long toss alot on increased velocity as well arm endurance..my question and my son is 11.... we do long toss now before practices so abotu 2 times a week....Is this somethign i can continue 2-3 times a week in the offseason...
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Interesting Recruiting Dilemma
I would appreciate any input on our particular situation, as follows:Our son is a highly ranked 2009 player at a private D1 high school who played against and in the same league as a 2008 first round draft pick last season. He is being heavily...
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Lee University's Chad Far SSAC Player of the week
Congrats to COBB8 and the whole Farr Family!!Chad Farr, a 6'3" 1B JR from Memphis, TN, helped Lee University to a 5-0 week with a 7 for 17 week (.412 average). Farr also had 2 runs scored, 3 doubles, 1 home run, and 6 RBI's for the week.Chad Farr of...
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Tulsa Obrien park showcase
THE 4TH ANNUAL 2008 OBRIEN PARK / SOONER COLLEGIATE LEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL "SENIOR" SHOWCASE - SATURDAY, NOV. 1st (date corrected), 9:00 A.M - CHECK IN AT 8:00 A.M.- REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT..........SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. It's time!! This is a...
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NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes
NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes1-3-2 NOTE: Clarifies and places additional emphasis on the importance and legal repercussions of altering non-wood baseball bats.3-3-1f: Restricts the use of any video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching...
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Blue Chip Prospects on LI in Dec
Any thoughts on the Blue Chip Prospects showcase in Dec on LI?It is a good list of colleges that fit my son's goals and includes many 'high academic' schools that have not yet seen him. (He plans to do Head First in august, but this might be a...
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Need ideas for tryouts for 13u team
Our 12u team split up at the end of this year and we will be doing tryouts for 2009 in another week or two. I've got a usual routine for tryouts but I'm looking for some fresh thoughts from the group of coaches here. I'd love to get some outlines of...
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PG Underclass Showcase, Winston-Salem
Just got back from the PG Underclass Showcase in Winston Salem NC. My son (2014) has attended many PG events in the past and we have always been happy with their events. I have always "pushed" PG to new parents because of their unbiased rankings. I am...
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Are D1 programs more rigorous than other levels in baseball?
I ask this based on some posts in another thread I did not want to derail with this question.Several posters referred to D1 as as grueling along with a high academic load. While I certainly believe that as well, I am wondering if D-2 or D-3 programs...
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Pitching Question
I need an offical ruling on how many innings a starting pitcher needs for a win ? A starter pitched 3 innings and left with the lead. The relief pitcher finished the game and completed 4 innings. Who gets the win ?
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Appalachian Athletic Conference - tight race
Several Tennessee schools are involved in a neck and neck race to the finish. 3 losses separate 1st from 6th.Milligan 16-5Union (KY) 16-6Tennessee Wesleyan 16-6Montreat (NC) 17-8Brevard (NC) 14-7King 14-8Milligan and TWC are squaring off this weekend....
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D1 conference series
Heard a rumor today that starting next season all D1 colleges will schedule 3 game conference series with each conference opponent, playing 1 game each on Fr, Sat, & Sun. Anybody else hear this, or know anything about it?
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Playoffs-How do they do that?
Being somewhat new to the HS arena and very new to the playoff situation can someone tell me how the playoff's are set-up (in regards to 8 -5A and so on). How do they arrange the first set of games? Where can I find a listing of playoff games and...
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DIII schools
Need some help with DIII recruiting info. Need some specific answers from all of you that have gone through the DIII process. Am very confused.1. How did your player get the interest of a DIII coach?I know about sending letters and emails but everyone...