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Independence Day
Hi All,It has been a long time since I have visited or posted, and I am sure that many will not even know who I am (or care) Here's hoping that everyone has a great 4th of July holiday, and to those serving in out armed forces I wish for your safe...
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Exactly What does this mean
"Reinforcements will be on the way when members of the program's third consecutive top 25-ranked recruiting class (Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America) arrive on campus in the fall"
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Virginia HS Baseball - high compliment
Perhaps the greatest HS baseball tribute to Va. has been paid by Baseball America. It's not what they've said..it's what they've done. They are running regional analysis of the upcoming draft. And for the first time they have singled out Virginia by...
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Johann Knee signs with DIV II powerhouse Kutztown
I just want to give a fatherly congratulations to my son Johann Knee of Montgomery Village, MD for his signing with the DII Kutztown Bears, Kutztown University. Although he had offers from DI schools such as Ohio, University of Miami (OH), Cleveland...
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MLB Draft
Baseball America has their top 200 picks for the upcoming draft. Michael Bowden is the 38th overall pick and listed as the 16th best pitcher. Broadway was listed in the 160's. Good luck to all.
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Chat with Baylor pitcher
The link below is to a Baseball America chat with Baylor's Kendal Volz, a rising junior who is playing for the U.S. National Team. Also interviewed is Kyle Gibson, a rising junior at ...
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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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Which HS Pitcher will go first in 2005 draft?
Opinions on who would be the first High School pitcher drafted out of Texas are floating around in another thread. Illogical comparisons, too, between 2005 & 2006...So, I thought a few indicators might warrant consideration...2005 Hsler's are better compared to the college guys, not underclassmen, IMO. Baseball America Top 200, as of June 6-19 print issue. Same as 5/23 on-line issue. Pitcher Rankings High School: # 52 Craig Italiano (Was # 28 in Feb issue,Top 100 BA) # 59 Aaron Thompson, 2nd...
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baseball america
I just learned that my son was ranked in the top 150 of the 06 class by Baseball America. What is the criteria for the ranking of their players?
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Calif. JC All-State Teams
California Community College Baseball Coaches Association 2005 All-America TeamSouthern California Player of the Year: Eddie Baeza, So., Pitcher / Outfielder, Los Angeles ValleySouthern California Pitcher of the Year: Kenny Maiques, So., Rio...
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Youth baseball age cutoff moves
-Reprint: Author Allan Simpson, Baseball America, Feb.'05 Issue #0504 -(got it today) USA Baseball has enacted a change in the age cutoff date for youth organizations that could have far-reaching ramifications for the game, possibly even affecting the...
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Blue-Grey Classic/ Battle of the States
Does anyone have any information or experience with the Blue/Grey classic - Battle of the States tournament/showcase? My son, a junior in Arizona, received a letter saying he was recommended by a scout with Baseball America. We are very new to this...
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STOP THE FIGHTING
I have just finished reading the Grass is Greener on the other side post and am quite honestly appalled.This is not a forum where we all have to agree. But there needs to be a respect factor here.I do not always agree with TRHit and BigHit15 and...
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what makes a freshman able to step up?
my question is what makes a freshman able to step up to a big time D1 program and get significant playing time and have success? It doesn't nessesarily have to do with how high he went in the draft, his high school batting average, whether he played...
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Baseball Opportunities
I'm currently traveling about the country --- Tennessee to Utah through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado then dropping south into Arizona (Winslow, AZ as I type) then on to New Mexico, Texas, and then back to Tennessee. One thing that stands out...
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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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2013 New Summer Travel Tournaments
Travel Baseball America will be hosting The Buckeye Baseball Blockbuster tournaments in Ohio at Cedar Point Amusement Park, voted the worlds best amusement park for the past 15 years, next June and July.14U and 16U tournaments available for next...
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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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Spanish
My kid is a catcher, real serious about going as far as he can in baseball. A pitching coach recently told him to be sure to take spanish in school, because recruiters consider it a real plus if catchers can speak it, given that so many players come...
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Johann Knee signs with PSAC leader DIV II Kutztown
I just want to give a fatherly congratulations to my son Johann Knee of Montgomery Village, MD for his signing with the DII Kutztown Bears, of Kutztown University. Although he had offers from DI schools such as Ohio, University of Miami (OH),...
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Baseball Prospects of America
Does any one have any experience with Baseball Prospects of America showcase.....they are based in Brooklyn NY. Thank you!
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Fireworks, baseball, & home made ice cream!! Oh yeaaaaah babah!!
So whatcha' all doin' for the 4th? A little baseball? Some grillin' ?Chillaxin'? ( 14 year old teenage daughter lingo )Going to see a parade?Driving to see fireworks,....or puttin' on your own show?Home made icecream? Iced tea?What's the 4th of July...
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SU's VanSickler named PreSeason POY for DIII Baseball
February 2, 2010MESA, Ariz. - Junior Greg Van Sickler has been tabbed as the pre-season Division III Player of the Year in selections announced Tuesday by Baseball America.Van Sickler, who earned NABC All-America status last season after leading...
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SU's VanSickler named PreSeason POY for DIII Baseball
February 2, 2010 Baseball America Web Site MESA, Ariz. - Junior Greg Van Sickler has been tabbed as the pre-season Division III Player of the Year in selections announced Tuesday by Baseball America.Van Sickler, who earned NABC All-America status last...
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Garrett Broshuis Retires
Former Giant Farmhand Garret Broshuis, author of the Suitcase Chronicles on Baseball America, has announced his retirement from baseball. See link to BA article below. I enjoyed watching him pitch for the single A San Jose Giants a few years ago, and...
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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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Baseball America top five prospects 2000
Five best prospects according to Baseball America in 2000:1. Rick Ankiel, lhp, Cardinals. Most similar pitchers according to Baseball Reference include Clayton Kershaw and Rick Porcello, which tells you how good he was and how young he was.2. Pat...
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Baseball America top five prospects 1990
Five best prospects according to Baseball America in 1990:1. Steve Avery, lhp, Braves. One of my all-time favorite pitchers (I was a Braves bandwagoneer in the early '90s) despite the lingering sense of What Might Have Been.2. Ben McDonald, rhp,...
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Baseball America top five prospects 2005
Five best prospects according to Baseball America in 2005:1. Joe Mauer, c, Twins. Scouts always said he'd hit for power. Last year, he finally did. The question now is what is his ceiling? 2. Felix Hernandez, rhp, Mariners. In the argument as...
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Patriotic Day this weekend! Walk for America
WALK NAKED IN AMERICA DAYDon't forget to mark your calendars.As you may already know, it is a sin for a Muslim males to see any woman other than his wife naked and if he does, he must commit suicide.So next Saturday at 1 PM Eastern Time, all American...
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National Grand Slam
Tournament at my school that just finished. We were tied 1-1, and scored in the bottom of the 7th to win the championship. Bishop Gorman, NV (3rd in US by Baseball America) finished 4th in our tournament. Welcome to FL baseball. Tourney Website News...
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Links for team websites
Fungo gave me a good idea for a thread when he suggested adding hsbasballweb to a poster's team site.Other than local stuff and news on college and pro signings of former players, these are the links on my son's team's 17U team site. Any other ideas....
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Really???
Freshman accepts USC offerYet to play a varsity game, Wando's Nick Ciuffo commits to GamecocksWritten by PHILIP M. BOWMANThe (Charleston) Post and CourierWando High School freshman Nick Ciuffo has not played in a varsity baseball game. But the...
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Local Boys Done Good (College/Pro)
Phil Wunderlich (Louisville) has been named 3rd team pre season All American as a DH by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. NCBWA Pre Season All-America Team
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PG Crosschecker article
PG Staff- I just read the article by Jim Ecker on the PGCrosschecker site about Ernie Harwell. Here is the link for those who would like to read it: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/...le.aspx?article=2064 It is a fabulous account of a man who has...
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Another Question
Sorry for asking so many, but I was wondering if anyone had experience with the Under Armour All-America team?
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"Pinch Hit for Haiti"
Mike Melillo, a senior catcher from the Elon Unviersity baseball program, has spearheaded an effort to raise funds for Haitian Relief.He is asking that each NCAA baseball player dontate at least a buck to the Red Cross to show collegiate baseball's...
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ABR- Amateur Baseball Report
Can anyone comment on the this organization and provide their input? Also, what does anyone know or think of their affiliation with USSSA and their All America Games tryouts and championship in Kissimmee, FL at the Astros complex. Seems to me that...
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Another great weekend of sports
It has been super---the UCONN ladies continued their unbeaten streak yesterday; my alma mater, St John's won a big game yesterday vs USF; the University of Hartford ladies won their 16th in a row today , at the same time clinching the America East...
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Severna Park #25
I saw on Baseball America that Severna Park made the preseason top 25.25: Severna Park (Md.) HS, 22-2 (21) The Falcons have recently begun to dominate Maryland 4-A competition, winning three state titles since 2003 (the only three in school history)....
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Advisor/Agent
This summer I have received private pms from several folks regarding the contact of advisor/agents for their players. I figured instead of repeating myself I could give some general information as well as my own opinion on the process. ...
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Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase (open to 757 and 804 athletes)
The 2014 Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase ( www.bestofot.com/757/baseball/ ) at Harbor Park (Home of the Norfolk Tides) on August 23rd . The showcase is a great opportunity for high school baseball athletes in the 757 and 804 to gain exposure from VirginiaPreps.com, get a baseline for your measurables and add new skills. We have a great group of staff coaches, including --- Tim Hummel (Cape Henry), Sean Townsend (Great Bridge), Roland Wright (Western Branch), Chris Dotolo (Norfolk Academy),...
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Registration open for Marshals Tryouts 13-18U
Tryouts for Marshals Select Baseball If you tried to register earlier this week, our apologies -- the link to our registration site was broken. All is fixed now, so please register for the tryouts. WHERE:...
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Been Irking Me For A While...
I don't understand why "God Bless America" is the go-to patriotic ballad that halts play in the middle of the 7th inning. This practice didn't start until after September 11th. It has no historical significance in the game. Not to mention, the song in...
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Future Nine All American Games Cancelled?
Anybody know what happen here? not a lot of lead time when people had travel planes? "@MattGrabuskyBLF: We are very sorry to say, that due to circumstances beyond our control, the Future Nine All-America Games have been cancelled."