Tagged With "High School"
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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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injury-what to do?
My son is 09 LHP. He has received considerable interest based on around 30 phone calls after 7/1 from D1 schools. Unfortunately, he has elbow tendinitis and needs to shut down for the rest of the summer-he tried to battle through but he needs a good...
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Palomino Baseball at Lynnhaven
Lynnhaven Pony Baseball will have a Palomino Team (17/18) this year. The team will consist of high school varsity players from the following Beach Schools (PA, FC, Cox, Ocean Lakes, Kellam). We will start play sometime in the middle of June to late...
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CABA High School World Series
CABA High Schol World Series in Euclid Ohio Illinois update Top Tier 17's already have two "L's" in jep of being sent home, Midwest Rangers look strong< Jeff Bolens team. They get no respect they are stronger than TT and the Ilinois Sparks. jeff is...
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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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High School Baseball
Hi, I'm an Canadian upcoming senior(catcher,outfielder) and I really want to study in an American High School nest year(05-06)... So what I have to do? I'm very determinated and really wish to persue my studies in USA... Any help for my problem will...
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When is it panic time?
Been lurking for years and am a master at searching for information in this board. This forum has provided great advice and support throughout the process for our 2013.Our player has done everything by the book: the camps, the travel team, the extra...
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JUCO Rules
2013 RHP Son battled a nagging shoulder injury all summer and velocity and performance suffered. With Dr's approval he tried to pitch through it as it was more of nagging pain/arm slot issue than a pull, tear or serious injury. Schools that were...
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Innings per week
How many innings per week can a high school pitcher pitch? Is it 16 or 17? I cannot remember.
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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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THANKS TO ALL!
FIRST, THANKS BOB!TO EVERYONE ELSE, THANKS FOR THE STORIES, PHONE CALLS, EMAILS,PMS, ADVICE AND HELP. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS! I BROKE MY RIGHT HAND YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS HIT BY A LINE DRIVE IN BP. ON MONDAY I WILL HAVE TO SEE A HAND...
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Mid-Atlantic Mets Player ID Camp Aug 16 & 17
The Mid Atlantic Mets will be holding a player ID camp for 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 high school graduates on the weekend of August 16 and 17. At this event the Mid Atlantic Mets will look to identify prospective players for their Fall 2008 and...
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Are You Happy?
I have heard as high as 85% of kids on baseball scholarships end up changing colleges after their freshman year!!!Some reasons:A. Poor college selectionB. Home sicknessC. Mistakes off the fieldD. Lack of playing timeE. Mistakes on the field.For...
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Bellefonte baseball High School Junior Varsity baseball tournament
Bellefonte baseball will be hosting our third High School JV baseball tournament Saturday May 5th. Each team will play two games. For more information or to register for the tournament please visit our web site at www.bellefontebaseball.com or e-mail ...
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SHOUT OUT
Got to give a shout out for my alma mater St John's University as they won the regular season Big East title as well as setting a school record for wins with 39Way to go Johnnies !!!
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D1 College Transfer Rules
My son is completing his sophomore baseball season at a D1 college. Is he eligible to transfer to another D1 school after this season? If so, what are the requirements, and what does he have to do to be able to play for another D1 school next year?He...
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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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Looking for a college
I know a kid who is currently a sophomore at Lincoln Southwest High School in Lincoln Nebraska. He played Varsity baseball this season and performed outstanding. His positions are 1st base and pitching. His #1 position is pitching. He currently throws...
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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers
I am a big fan of the Huskers as you can tell from my user name but I was curious about how its like actually going to school there. How is the BAseball Program?
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A&M
I'm sure with all the high school play off hype that this has been over looked by the faithful. I was wondering, what gives at A&M? If you know of or actually know Coach Johnson, you know that there are few coaches out there that know and teach the game like he does. I have had the good fortune of knowing him, (my dad was a SWC umpire for 18 years), ever since he was an assistant for Tom Chandler and in my opinion there may be no finer human being coaching this sport than he. You can throw...
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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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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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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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2012 Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase at Harbor Park (August 2012)
Led by some of the top high school baseball coaches in the 757, the 2012 Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase will include athletic testing and a baseball skills showcase in which athletes will show off their pitching, fielding and hitting talents in...
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Dallas Titans Fall Tryout
Dallas Titans2008 Fall Showcase TeamsShowcasing From September – November Regional Showcase Events at Colleges and Universities – Cost - $350+Perfect Game WWBA Qualifier and Nationals 18-20 player roster selected from Showcase RostersCost-...
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Puerto Rico school dedicated to teens
Puerto Rico school dedicated to teens http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...=draft2005&fext=.jsp
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Train like a Major League Infielder
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6887National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 1Ages 9-11Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 11:30amCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staff for Shenandoah University
Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staffA veteran assistant coach for the West Virginia University baseball team will likely be leaving WVU to take a similar position at Shenandoah University – a small Division III school located in Winchester,...
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Thanks
i just want to take a minute to thank everyone on this board or has contributed something. I've learned a lot and I know my dad has over the last couple years checking out the site. I learned that you need to keep your mouth shut sometimes because...
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World Woodbat Tournament
The travel team I played on last summer disbanded (Pokers). Because I'm working alot during the summer, I'm playing with another local team in about 5-6 tournaments. I'd like to play in the World Woodbat if possible. I know that it's doubtful, but if...
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Area Code Team?
Hi all: My son, Braden Degamo who is a catcher for Mariner High School in Everett, WA recently got invited to the Area Code tryouts here in Washington State and I was wondering if this a good thing to go to. I have heard good and bad about it. Being...
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Dordt College - Sioux Center, Iowa
Do any of you have background/experience/knowledge of this school, and their baseball program? Dordt is NAIA, in a small town Iowa setting straight out of "Field of Dreams". There is some reciprocal interest between my son and the program, but I'd...
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Senior Moms
The graduation ceremonies for 2005 have begun....mine walked the stage last night.Throughout May, the school programs and banquets and awards kept bringing home the reminder that we may never pass this way again. The number of "last time to...."...
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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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One Never Knows
We keep mentioning how you never know who is who and who knows who --- from today's activities I can give you a real extreme example--I went to my doctor this morning because I wasn't feeling up to snuff---they were not happy with what they saw so...
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Middle TN Baseball
The Middle Tennessee area of the state has done very well at the state tournament this year. Friendship Christian made it to te finals in class A before being knocked off by University School of Jackson; David Lipscomb won the championship in AA;...
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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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Woods Fine signs on the dotted line!
Woods Fine, '04 grad from Northwood High School and 14th round pick of Tampa Bay, has signed with the D-Rays as a draft and follow, after a season at Louisburg J.C.. He threw out the "first pitch" at the Durham Bulls game this past friday and is to...
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Overcoming mental obstacles
In the Aug. 4 issue of Sports Illustrated, there is a very good article on David Price. I tried to find a link to post, but it looks like it's not on the web. I was struck by the first paragraph, which explains how midway through his freshman year at...
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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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Registration ending soon for many of the remaining TPX Top 96 Baseball Showcases
Registration for many of the remaining 18 TPX Top High School Baseball Showcases scheduled around the US are closing soon. Be sure to register soon.TPX Top 96 The Louisville Slugger/TPX Top 96 is the premier baseball showcase for the top high school...
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Brooks Robinson H.S. All Star Game
It is the time of year when high school senior baseball players dream of playing in the Brooks Robinson All Star game (formerly Crown game) at Camden Yards.Just wondering what people know about the process of selecting the participants in this game? I...
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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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camps?
my son is 13 and currently playing rec ball ,school ball is finished.he is a very good shortstop and started on his school team in 7th grade.looking for a good college camp in the nc/sc area!any suggestions would be appreciated.also he has not played...
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2012 Uncommitted Showcase
As of right now I have a couple of D3 offers for roster spots for the upcoming school year. Will I benefit if i were to go to an uncommitted showcase next January to help get better offers?
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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...