Tagged With "GBG Marucci Blue"
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Marucci CAT 5
Banned by the NCAA! Teams caught using the bat will fall under the illegal equipment rule.
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Early Commitment or Wait: Committed in Early Signing Period
After so many great suggestions from a list of old timers and newer comers to HSBBW we waited out for the ideal offer and in the process thoroughly enjoyed the Jupiter WWBA World Series by PG. What experiences we have had. Son signed NLI with with his...
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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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WWBA CHAMPIONSHIP Jupiter Florida
Please don't think this is a promotion of any kind. There is no need to promote this event.When people ask me about it, I simply tell them it is the most "unusual" event I've ever seen in baseball.This year it looks like it will be one of the best...
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4th Time Wedding Plans
A woman married three times walked into a bridal shop one day and told the sales clerk that she was looking for a wedding gown for her fourth wedding. "Of course, madam," replied the sales clerk, "exactly what type and color dress are you looking...
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happy valentines day
i thought i'd share a few of the lovely cards my wife has given me over the last 29 years. thought that I could love no otherUntil, that is, I met your brother.Roses are red, violets are blue,sugar is sweet, and so are you.But the roses are wilting,...
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Is this correct?
Proper appeal.Live ball: Don't ask for time! any player or coach may appeal by getting the ball to the base in question and telling blue " appeal, he left early or appeal he missed the bag"Dead ball: pitcher takes ball and when blue puts in play he...
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Blue Chip Prospects
Has anyone been to a tournament run by these guys? We're thinking of entering our team in the 18u Great American Classic tournament and wanted to hear what people thought.
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Blue Chip Prospects
Has anyone been to a tournament run by these guys? We're thinking of entering our team in the 18u Great American Classic tournament and wanted to hear what people thought.
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Levels you WILL NOT work
I saw a couple things here today about whether 8 yr olds should have umps. Every 8 year old game I've done (when I was first getting started) has about 35 umps. They don't wear ump blue; they wear green golf shirts, and pink blouses. They're called...
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D-BAT Bonesio 16U Captues 2014 Mickey Mantle World Series Championship
D-BAT Bonesio won the AABC Mickey Mantle World Series going 5-1 and improving their Summer record to 40-12-2. Winning the Mickey Mantle World Series was the team goal and this accomplishment tops the long list of accolades they have already...
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Blue Grey Classic invite
My Son who is a high school senior, recieved an invite letter for the Blue Grey Classic. Is this worht the money and drive to another state? Is this legit or a scam for money? Will this help my son? He recieved the invite at school it...
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Junior Legion State Tournament Schedule
Wednesday August 13 1 10 am District 3 Post 75 Gloucester Won vs District 11.Post 284 Pirates 2 1:00 pm 2 District 2 Post 280 Smith Won vs.District 11 Post 137 South Richmond 3 5:00 pm District 9 Roanoake vs....
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Bluefield College Prospect Camp Oct 12th + Oct 19th
Bluefield College Baseball 3000 College Dr Bluefield, VA 24605 Prospect Camps 2014 Saturday October 12 th , 2014 And Saturday October 19 th , 2014 Where? Bluefield College Staff will be hosting the second annual prospect camp at Bowen Field Home of...
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Umpire Conduct
For the sake of the umpires in this scenario, and the union as a whole, no locations will be mentioned in this post. At an 18u tournament this weekend I was player coaching this game. Before the first pitch is thrown, I set up over at...
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MLB & radar guns?
Sitting here watching the Braves - Phillies. Actually, the whole series. I noticed at least one guy sitting behind HP with a radar gun. Today it is just a guy in a blue shirt, but the other 3 games, it was a guy in a Phillies shirt. Didn't notice...
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Balk not called because it was batters fault
During my son's 18u game yesterday, a balk was not called because the umpire said it was caused by the batter.
Pitcher took a long time to deliver after coming set. Simultaneously, as the Pitcher begins to deliver the pitch, the batter moves his...
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Dallas Stars looking for 15u/16u players for this fall!
2014 Fall Tryouts Now Posted!! Dallas Stars are now holding tryouts for the 2014 Fall season! We are looking for players to fill our fall rosters for the following teams Dallas Stars Blue, Dallas Stars White, Dallas Stars Black. We are looking for 15u...
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Former Trinity (Tx) pitcher Ben Klimesh promoted to AA
Former Trinity Tx pitcher, Ben Klimesh was promoted to the Reds AA team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoo's and picked up his first win at that level, pitching one inning in relief. Congrats to Ben and his family, you could not meet a nicer bunch.
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Steve Springer Mental Side of Hitting at D-BAT Lakeside
Where: D-BAT Lakeside 2502 Lawing Ln. Rowlett, TX 75088 When: December, 20th @ 10:00 AM Cost: $75 in advance / $90 at the door Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qualityatbats Twitter: @qualityatbats This is a can't miss...
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Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp
Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
When: December 27th and 28th
Time: 9:00am- 10:30 (9-13 year olds)
11:00am- 12:30 (14-18 year olds)
Where: Scardina Barn
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Metro Scout League Week 2 Review
Please see below the week 2 recap of the Metro Scout League. We will list the scouts that attended, pitcher velo's and the Hog-Pogs-and Dogs for the week. If you and your son have time and want to watch our league for future...
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Northeast Collegiate Winter Workout
College Coaches Winter Workout Presented By the CT Blue Jays www.CTBluejays.com December 13th NYA Sports and Fitness Center Fairfield Hills Campus 4 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470 3pm-7pm $195 This...
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Ohio University
Son got contacted out of the blue by Ohio University. They are coming out our way for a showcase in our neighborhood. They wrote to him to tell him that they are very interested in him, but understood that the trek to Ohio would be a long...
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Metro Scout League Week 3 Review
Please see below the week 3 recap of the Metro Scout League. We will list the scouts that attended, pitcher velo's and the Hog-Pogs-and Dogs for the week. If you and your son have time and want to watch our league for future...
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Metro Scout League Week 4 Review
Please see below the week 4 recap of the Metro Scout League. We will list the scouts that attended, pitcher velo's and the Hog-Pogs-and Dogs for the week. If you or your son have time and would like to review or league for...
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a true baseball fan gone
My 99 year old grandma passed away yesterday. I am blessed to work in the retirement home she lived in for the last 3 years. I got to see her every day I worked and she had great stories, that I will cherish forever. She was a sports...
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14U Manchester Blue Sox need additional players
The 14U Manchester Blue Sox are looking for additional player in the MABA summer season. The team is located in Manchester Maryland. The MABA summer season does not start till June. Best to contact by e-mail at...
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Lots of highly ranked players at same position
I was looking at the commitments of an SEC team and it occurred to me that in the 2015 and 2016 classes they have 4 shortstops that are very highly ranked. For 3 of those years they willl all be there together. How does that work, do they...
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Juco transfer to D1
My 2013 is getting ready to sign at a D1 ranked in the top 100 RPI for the 2016 season... I'm sure a few high school sr's are going to sign and come in at the same time. From what son was told, he is going to "plug and play" when he gets...
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Marucci Cat 6
Anyone have any experience with this bat yet? Son is looking for a new 33/30 and this one is on the list. The cat 5 had some good reviews but i cannot find anything on this one other than the website propaganda.
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"Breathing" on the ball with foot on the rubber
So, yeah..high school ball, NFHS rules. Sorry if i sound a little sore about this still. I feel like this was really handled incorrectly, but, im a new coach, so ill admit im still learning.we had a kid doing this: pitcher in the stretch, hasnt come...
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Would You Have Done This as Opposing Coach?
Would you have turned this other team in after you lost if you were the opposing coach? Dumb rule but you would think all coaches would be aware of it.......................... In a bizarre turn of events, a California high school baseball team that walked off the field victorious was instead sent home from the playoffs hours later for practicing with a Wiffle ball before the game. According to Palos Verdes (Calif.) Peninsula High baseball coach John Hangartner , his players took part in a...
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Fun in the Sun Tournament pairings.
Championship will be teams seeded 1-6 at Logan.Consolation at SIUC 7-12 seeding.Challenge Tourney at Carterville 13-18 seeds.Challenge Tourney 2 at Herrin 19-24 seeds.Challenge Tourney 3 at Carbondale 25-30 seeds.Friday July 7th:Logan1-4, 5-6, 7-8,...
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Ct Sophmore Getting Started
Hi, I am a sophmore catcher from Connnecticut and am somewhat new to the entire showcase situation. So far, I have been invited to the college select showcase in Norwich Ct, the IST showcase also in CT, and also the blule-grey classic at William and...
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South & SouthWest Suburban Baseball
Gotta love all the teams in the top 10! BASEBALLNo. 3 Joliet Catholic Academy 14 No. 7 Marist 4Dan Cladis went 3-for-3 with a triple and three RBI, Shane Keane hit a two-run home run and Tom Zurliene went 3-for-4 with two RBI as host Joliet Catholic...
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South & SouthWest Suburban Scores - 4/27/06
More top 10 teams. Whoaa! BASEBALLNo. 6 Mount Carmel 3, No. 1 St. Rita 2Lenell McGee singled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to score John Morsovillo with the winning run for host Mount Carmel (18-6, 3-3) in the Catholic League Blue. Tony...
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What do you do when the ump doesn't give you the corners?
My son works very hard at locating his pitches on the black. Sometimes he gets a "Blue" that will not give him those strikes and thus requires him to pipe it in order to get the strike.Yesterday's game he had 8 walks and is very frustrated. Any advice...
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Future Prospect Tourney at Kankakee Community College
Diamond Sports Promotions will go to the 16-17 year old level this weekend at Kankakee Comm College- 20 16 year old teams- Chicago Legends, Indiana Breakers, Sparks Travelers, Peoria Warriors, South Cook Cougars, Diamond Jaxx, Indiana Lynx, Frankfort...
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Richmond Braves Fall Tryouts Underway
The Richmond Braves are pleased to announce dates and locations for players to tryout for our Fall 2011 teams. Here is your chance to become part of one of the most successful college development programs in the America - a program that has produced...
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BBI Premier Divisions
BBI now has three separate divisions in the 18U and 16U leagues. The divisions are BBI Premier, BBI Select and BBI Tarrant County. The Premier Division is comprised of the upper-tier teams, the Select Division is the open division as BBI has always...
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New BASEBALL AMERICA High School Top 50 NATIONAL RANKINGS
Monday, May 8 -Torrey Pines Falcons Break Into Top 25 Baseball America National Poll - www.tpfalcons.com BASEBALL AMERICA High School Top 50 NATIONAL RANKINGSDURHAM, N.C.--The Woodlands (Texas) High remained on top of the Baseball America/National...
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marucci bats
Dose anyone know anything about or have any reviews on the new Marucci bbcor black bat SKU:mcb11. I know they have not been out very long.
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Blue Jays, Phillies and Braves Scouts to Host Clinic
Former Major League Player and current Philadelphia Phillies Scout Eric Valent will join John Stewart of the Atlanta Braves and Matt Anderson of the Toronto Blue Jays for a baseball clinic on December 3, 2011 at LANCO Fieldhouse in Lancaster,...
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Sick of Bonds/steroids...some feel good stories
Personally, the never ending steroids/Bonds banter is taking its toll on my interest in the HSBBW. I expect the banter to continue, to likely increase and to be never ending as McGuire HOF status approaches.Thought I would suggest posting some feel...
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Aninteresting read about pitcher routines
For starting pitchers, 'off days' aren't what they seem By Mike Dodd, USA TODAYIf all goes well, a starting pitcher will make an appearance for about two hours every five days. He'll be in the spotlight, with his performance replayed, analyzed and...
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Independent Player asked to showcases
My son - a junior - was cut from his high school team this year. He played varsity for the summer and fall ball of his high school. He is a catcher with a 3.3 GPA, he just took his SAT so we don't have results on that as of yet.Immediately after being...
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Blue Chip Prospects Showcase Events
Has anyone had any dealings with them or any info about their showcase events.My son missed his freshman year due to injury (stress fracture in lower spine)and is getting ready for summer season. If all goes well we were looking to get him into a...
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SUMMER ALL STAR TEAMS
With the school year coming to an end in Florida and the rest of the nation in a month, who has been invited to the various national all star tryouts and teams.Beteween AFLAC, Blue-Gray, USA Baseball and others, the HSBBW should be well...