Tagged With "Fort Worth select baseball tryouts"
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Fragile arms spark fierce debate
[URL=http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/highschool/0505/02baseball.html] http://www.ajc.com/sports/cont...0505/02baseball.html [/URL Fragile arms spark fierce debate By CRAIG CUSTANCE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school contacts. An agent postponed an interview, deciding after a night's sleep to pass on the discussion...
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Fall Legion worth it?
Just wondering from anyone with experience if it is worth playing on a fall legion team during a tough senior year playing only against local community college teams versus not playing but going to college prospect camps and such and prepping for the...
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Good Article
Fragile arms spark fierce debateBy CRAIG CUSTANCEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school...
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Just Curious-Select Ball Players
I was just curious about what anybody thinks about 13 and 14 year olds that you have seen playing select ball that were standouts that seemed to fizzle out by high school. I had always heard that some kids that were huge standouts getting passed up...
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Position Change?
My son has been a OF for his entire high school career (with a little work at 2B). Yesterday his team had a fall game. The Head Coach was gone and the Asst Coach was running things. The Asst is much looser and easy going.So, in between innings, our C...
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Tryouts for Tidewater Drillers 2014 & 2015 showcase teams
Saturday, August 25th, 11:00 A.M. at First Colonial High SchoolThe Tidewater Drillers will be having open tryouts for players in the 2014 and 2015 graduating classes this Saturday at First Colonial High School beginning at 11 AM. There is no fee to...
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switch hitting
has anybody done it on the board?What are the pros and cons?HOw do you train to switch hit?How does it affect you natural swing?How long does it take to get switch hitting down?Is it worth it?Why do people do it?If anybody has any information i think...
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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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MyInstantReplay.com Marketing/Recruiting Site
I was just wondering if anyone has heard of or used MyInstantReplay.com recruiting website? I just found the site the other day and was looking around it. It offers a place to post all your information and then allows you to email it to any college...
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Maryland Arsenal 2013 and under
Maryland Arsenal is a new select baseball team for high school aged players in Maryland. College exposure and playing more competitive baseball is our focus.We are still looking for players for our fall schedule. We will be playing in 3 Dynamic...
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Unsigned Seniors
For any of you unsigned Seniors out there, you may want to jump on the www.njcaa.org site & start looking at Juco tryout dates. Some start around May 21, & go thru June. Texas has Region 14 (east section of Texas) & 5 includes DFW & west thru New Mexico. Some require a modest tryout fee ($10-$15). Be sure to fill out the questionaire, too. Email or call the Coaches for info, too! Good luck to you guys!
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Fort Worth Monarchs looking for 16U players for fall 2008.
Fort Worth Monarchs Baseball Club is looking for 16U players for the Fall of 2008. Mike: 817-343-7661www.fwmonarchs.com michael3angels@sbcglobal.net
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Lufkin, Tx. Summer Classic
Summer ClassicDates:June 17-19HS and Select Teams age 18u24 Teams with Pool playCost: 300.00 plus 6 baseballsTeams in:Arlington WizardsAustin BATLufkin HSPlano West HSHouston-Bayou BearsBeaumont Westbrook HSBullet Baseball (La.)Catholic HS (La.)Texas...
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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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2013 Spring/Summer Heroes Baseball Tryouts
Heroes Baseball Club Announcing the 2013 Spring/Summer Tryout ScheduleNOVEMBER 2012DATE: AGES: TIME: 3RD NOV 15-18U 1PM-4PM4TH NOV 9-10U 1PM-4PM10TH NOV 11-14U 1PM-4PM11TH NOV 15-18U 1PM-4PM17TH NOV 9-10U 1PM-4PM18TH NOV 11-14U 1PM-4PMDECEMBER...
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Pro tryouts
Our hs soph. catcher just received an invitation to a MLB tryout. Any helpful advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
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Ex Martin Pitcher Jeff Jamnik
JAMNIK GOES THE DISTANCE IN 7-2 WIN Fort Worth, TX (08.02.08)- Jeff Jamnik threw a complete game with six strikeouts, as the Grand Prairie AirHogs topped the Fort Worth Cats 7-2 on Saturday night. Grand Prairie now has a 1.5 game lead over the Cats in...
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walk-on versus preferred walk-on?
What's the difference between the two? My son just finished his soph. year as a JUCO pitcher.He had a great year, but didn't start getting interest until late in the season. A top 20 D1 is interested, but doesn't have any money left. He was told that...
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Summer Roundup
Hey folks...Now that the summer season here in MD is winding down, give me some recaps of how your high school age teams did this season.Seen some nice things about Baltimore Buzz, MD O's, Maryland Select, Fowble Terriers, etc...What about the local...
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Pro Select Tryout Camp
I have been invited to participate in a "select invite only tryout camp" for a major league team. There will be athletes from all over the midwest and Canada. I never really thought I was that good; maybe mid-major D1 at best. What do the scouts hold...
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How a coach found players...
in this case they found him! This is a long post, but I thought it was worth the time.A lot of times, on this site, peeople ask how they can be discovered and there is an adundance of good information provided about that. In speaking with a local...
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Difference between Select and Travel team?
I was always under the impression that they were the same thing (we just call them competitive teams here in my neck of the woods) but I was searching through the internet and seen a web site that distinguished between the two. Had a different set of...
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Perfect Game
How exclusive are invitations to Perfect Game Showcases? How are the invitee's found? Are they worth it for a 07 player?Thanks
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Son will be going to a brand new HS
I am in a total quandry about the future scholarship opportunities of my son, I could realy use the advise of some BTDT parents! Please bear with me as I give you some background.Our soon to be 8th grader will be going to an established HS for his...
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Games or Open Tryouts??
My 04 son is playing ball for a local team this summer that has a relatively short season (14 games, mostly doubleheaders)Due to a family graduation trip and the PG Unsigned Senior Showcase, he is already missing 4 of those games.I just found some...
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Best In Virginia Showcase Camp
My son was invited to the Best In Virginia showcase camp. He would like to go and I was wondering if anyone has heard of this and would it be worth taking our son to.
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A REQUEST
Folks I would suggest that before you ask about a college/university/baseball program that you visit their website and read up on them before you ask questions--- personal opinions on a college/university/baseball program are one thing but they mean...
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Travel Ball - Good and Bad.......
With all of the recent posts, I thought I would chime in with my experiences in my son's journey.Mine started playing organized "coach pitch" at 8 years old. When he was 8 or 9, a coach asked me to allow him to play for his travel team. I initially...
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Elite Swing Academy Winter Hitting League
Hello,Elite Swing Academy in Forney will be conducting a Winter Hitting League from November 2nd thru December 15th. This is a great opportunity for Baseball and Softball players of all ages to sharpen their hitting skills in a competitive...
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Scout ball - is it worth the time commitment?
I have a son who is a senior this year in high school in Southern California. He is playing on one of the scout ball team, and this is his 3rd year. As you know, playing in scout ball is a big time commitment. Typically, we drive up one to two hours...
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A new set of eyes
I'd appreciate a bit more "global" perspective on the subject of winning baseball organizations and team philosophies, courtesy of an ongoing dialogue string via the Banditos, a very successful select baseball organization based in the Houston area,...
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UTICA BREWERS SCOUT TEAM 18U FLA
The Utica Brewers and GetMyNameOut.com have teamed to form a hands on developmental college recruiting program which will include tournaments, private showcases, instruction and personal assistance with collegiate placement. The Utica Brewers Scout...
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FROZEN ROPES SELECT TEAM TRYOUTS
Sunday, November 18thThe Ballfields at Craig Ranch (Field #10)12:00pm - 2:00pm 15u -18u2:00pm - 4:00pm 11u - 14u4:00pm - 6:00pm 7u - 10u*If you are not able to make the date of try-outs, please call 972.548.8940 or email danny@frozenropestx.com to...
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DBAT Mustangs December Tryout For 15-18U Moved Indoors
Due to the weather this weekend, the DBAT Mustangs will have their December tryout this Sunday, December 4 at 3pm at DBAT Addison, located at 15605 Wright Brothers Drive in Addison (972.387.3228). This tryout will be for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18U. There...
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Texas Stallions Baseball Club 10U, 13U, and 14U
Looking for a couple of players for each team for Fall 2012. If you have a good attitude and a desire to develop your skills with top-notch coaching, we are looking for you. We are an established club where you can grow with teams from 9U through 18U....
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Help , suggestions ,or bust
Baseball web For the last two years my son has played the recruiting game in Ca,He has a 3.5 g.p.a and a act score of 21. He,s an upcoming Senior with better then average pitching skills (87 mph 6 ft tall) plays any other position good and has hit a...
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How do you guys do it?
How do you guys manage to spend all this time without going crazy?It is January and I am doing more baseball related stuff now than I did in mid summer just two years ago (kid is 12).He has a 2 hour practice with his 14u select team on Sundays. He has...
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TAPPS 5A Dist 1
I'm new to HS baseball having a frosh. Does anyone on here talk TAPPS? If so, what are your thoughts on TAPPS 5A Dist 1? Schools in alpha order are:Addison Trinity ChristianDallas Bishop DunneDallas Bishop LynchFort Worth Nolan CatholicGrapevine Faith...
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WWBA Memorial Day Tournament
Has anyone participated in the WWBA Memorial Day tournament in Fort Myers, FL? If so what can one expect there and is it a tournament worth playing?
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Fort Worth Cats' Tryout - Feb 6th
The Fort Worth Cats Summer 2010 Tryouts!www.fortworthcatsorgThe Fort Worth Cats Baseball Club will be holding tryouts for 2010 summer teams (Freshman-Seniors) on Saturday, February 6th, at 3:00pm at Western Hills HS in Fort Worth. Players just need to...
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Tax Tips for Parents
I filed for my son the baseball player for the first time. The IRS offers a free software program for e-filing known as freefile. Unfortunately, I could not get this to work. If your son has never filed before, that program requires you to to set last...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox prospect camp February 6th
On February 6, 2010 the Mid Atlantic Red Sox, in conjunction with Extra Innings, will be holding an Evaluation/Tryout for players at Extra Innings located at 7904 Rossville Boulevard, Nottingham, Maryland 21236. This Evaluation/Tryout is for elite...
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Dallas Prospects Tryout Ages 18u and 16u feb 7th
The Dallas Prospects will have be having tryouts for its 18u, 16u, and 15u select teams on Sunday February 21st at 2pm at the University of Texas at Dallas For more information on the Dallas Prospects, including 2010 tournaments, please visit...
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UIndy Select Camp
I recently recieved a "special invitation" to the University of Indianapolis's Annual Summer Skills Camp. I've looked everywhere online for more information, but haven't found a thing. The invitation says the camp has been around for 19 years now, so...
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2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season HS All Americans
First TeamPitchersSteven Rice, LHP, Crawsfordsville H.S., INCorey Littrell, LHP, Trinity H.S., Louisville, KYPhillip Pfeifer, LHP, Farragut H.S., Knoxville, TNThomas Dorminy, LHP, Alonso H.S., Tampa, FLJesus Vasquez, P, James Monroe Campus, Bronx,...
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Too Much Concern for No reason
I notice many parent/posters worrying about velocity. bat speed, foot speed etc---that is all well and good but many of these posters have players that are not yet in HS.My advice to you ,for what it may be worth, is simple--let the boy play--pre'HS,...
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Select Team/School Team Fundraiser
I have a great team fundraiser for select baseball teams. Several teams has made over $2000. Send me a PM and I'll share.
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When to stop working out
My son is a HS Freshman. He has been working out 2-3 times per week at the HS gym and going for speed and agility 2x a week. He is primarily a pitcher. HS tryouts start Match 5.We are wondering if we should stop the workouts before the tryouts start....
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THSBCA Polls 5A/4A Pre Season
TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESEASON POLLSWEEK OF JAN. 29, 20105A:BELLAIRE (HOUSTON) THE WOODLANDS PEARLAND LUFKIN SOUTHLAKE CARROLL CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL MISSION SHARYLAND SAN ANTONIO REAGAN FLOWER MOUND KATY 4A:BRENHAM AUSTIN...
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What events to do next summer?
As a father of a 2011 thats trying to figure out what summer events are worth doing, I need some input. Tournament of Stars, Area Code, Perfect Game, Under Armour,Blue Gray Classic, Team One, Team USA. Which events are best for exposure to the next level?