Tagged With "Fall Classic Junior"
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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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Area Code Tryouts
Gentlemen, and ladies too; I am not sure if this is the correct category for this question but I thought it is as good as any. I archived "Area Code" tryouts on this site so this was not redundant and tried to do some homework on this site before I...
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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?
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"Junior Day"
What does this mean to get invited to a junior day? Also, who does the coach of a specific college invite to Junior Days?
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college exposure
Due to various circumstances my son probably won't see much playing time as a catcher this season for his high school team (he is a junior). He will be playing a lot on his summer team. Which will get him more college exposure, the HS team or summer...
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East vs. West
We have had lots of discussion here over the years about NCAA tournament representation, perhaps over representation in the southeast, and under representation in the west. Based on what I know of college baseball over the past several years, I...
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Paxton withdraws from University of Kentucky
quote:From Keith Law:University of Kentucky left-hander James Paxton has chosen to withdraw from school in the face of recent court defeats in his attempt to force some transparency into the NCAA's one-sided, anti-player process for evaluating whether...
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First spikes
alright so this is my first year of playing HS ball and im debating between 3 different spikes Under Armour's Clean UP 3n2's Pro Metal Classic and Mizuno 9 spike classic g5I'm new to this so im wondering which spike would be the best buy? Thanks ...
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Tournaments March 4th - 6th
Who's playing where this week? Looks like decent weather for the metroplex.Southlake Carroll is playing in the Mid-Cities Classic. All SLC games will be played at LD Bell HS (looking forward to those burgers). The Trinity HS field is also being used...
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Help with coaching dilemma please...
Hello to all you wonderful posters. I have been reading this forum religiously since September. Long story...hope someone is willing to read it all.Freshman year son (LHP) had very tough year for many reasons and pitched really badly. We thought his...
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Youtube - Brian Walker
For those that haven't seen it, it's a classic. From a few years ago.If you're new at umping, let this video be a lesson to you ... NEVER EVER take any personal attacks from anyone. EVER. Immediate ejection. Verbal, pointing a bat/glove/other. You...
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comments on swing. finally able to post video
finally able to post video thanks to clevelanddad. son is a 16 year old junior. colins batting lesson
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I-30 Classic
Does anyone have the brackets for the upcoming I-30 Classic hosted by Rockwall and Royse City?
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T.J.C.C.A.A
So does anyone know if the Tennessee Junior Community College Athletic Association Is defunked now? All the schools have links to the site but nothing has been updated.
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TEXAN/VIKING CLASSIC 2010
TEXAN/VIKINGCLASSIC@SAM HOUSTONTHURSDAY 3/11 2:00 TRINITY VS MACARTHUR 4:30 TRINITY VS HALTOM 7:00 SAM HOUSTON VS HALTOM FRIDAY 3/12 2:00 HALTOM VS NOLAN 4:30 SAM HOUSTON VS TRINITY 7:00 SAM HOUSTON VS MACARTHUR SATURDAY 3/13 10:00 IRVING VS...
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2010 Western Hills Cougar Classic in Fort Worth 3/11-3/13
AT WESTERN HILLS, FORT WORTH:THURSDAY:12:15 W.HILLS VS MANS. TIMBERVIEW02:30 LITTLE ELM VS. MANS. TIMBERVIEW04:45 LITTLE ELM VS. ALEDO07:00 WESTERN HILLS VS. ALEDOFRIDAY:12:15 W. HILLS VS BROCK02:30 ALEDO VS BROCK04:45 ALEDO VS COUNTRY DAY07:00 W....
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Daytime Baseball!
Sportsgram will have a game on at 10:00 AM this morning from the I-30 Classic Tournament. Heath vs. Dallas Christian. Invite you to tune in to some rare daytime HS baseball being broadcast. www.sportsgram.net
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Approach?
I know there are many different hitting philosophy's and what may work for one player, may not not work for another. With that said, how do you teach/instill a Good Approach? Not just your standard choke up & spread your feet "two strike" approach...I'm referring to the beginning of the AB to the end. Junior 247 is actually seeing the ball quite well right now and has had a very good start to his season. However, he's still susceptible to the occasional strikeout and tends to be in far too...
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17 year old looking for summer team
I am a junior at Brewster Academy Boarding School in New Hampshire. I will be home in Baltimore this summer and I am looking for a baseball team. I'm a switch hitter and my positions are third base and outfield. I started for the varsity my sophomore...
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Junior College vs. PG
This may be a dumb question, just trying to figure out the college baseball process.My son is a very young sophomore in HS. He has a September birthday. He pitches and plays infield. he is a big kid, 6'2" 175 and still growing. He plays on the Varsity...
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Top 2011's in the state
In their all important junior year, I'm curious to know who you think are the top 2011's in the state. School and positions are always helpful. I think there are some very talented juniors out there can't wait to see what you guys think.
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non elite H.S. player want's to play college ball.
Kids junior years works very hard, loves the game, hasn't had the results so far on the field but, wants to play in college at any level Not looking to make baseball a career just wants to keep playing. Good student not great.Plan is to keep working...
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Brooke Point 3 Forest Park 2
Brooke Point wins it's season opener by defeating visiting Forest Park 3-2.Starting Pitcher Evan Houde (Sr) scattered 4 hits and 1 run over 5 innings to pick up the win.Chris Denno (Jr) came on in the 6th and picked up the save.Offense was led by...
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2010 Richardson Yellow Rose Classic Championship
2010 Yellow Rose Classic Championship GameRichardson 020 000 0 2 5 0 West 000 001 0 1 6 02B RHS Garrett Cline WHS PaxtonWP Chase WeaverLP HarrisSave Justin ShupingCongrats to RHS. 1st tournament Championship since 1976!
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Watching college baseball
I have been fortunate so far this season to see games at Arizona State, USC, UCLA, at Surpise AZ (Kansas and others) and several junior colleges. I must say that I have come to enjoy to college games better than the pro games, including spring...
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Junior Day or Game Visit
I am helping a young man with his recruiting and he has recieved an opportunity to go on a visit for a couple of games and they also invited him to their junior day. The problem is due to the travel he can only attend one. Which one is best for the kid?
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Sunbelt Classic Replaced by Heartland Baseball Classic
Interesting article about the Sunbelt Classic in Oklahoma being replaced by the Heartland Baseball Classic.Article on 2010 Sunbelt Classic
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Bedford Junior Legion Coach
Bedford legion Post #54 (New Hampshire) is currently in the process of replacing our junior legion coaching staff. We are looking for highly motivated coaches with a history of working with young adults. Responsibilities would include; establishing a...
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Q&A Tommy John Surgey
**Moderators, move this to Injuries and Recovery when you deem it necessary**There are many people on here who gave me fantastic advice when it came to the recruiting process. There are also those who know and follow my son and have continually thrown...
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Best in Virginia Showcase Camp
Has any one attended this Best in Virginia Showcase camp. It is a boarding camp hosted at Hampden Sydney. Interested in how it is run, opportunities to learn, setting and competitive enviroment.This summer, my son will be a rising junior, 15 year...
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Jupiter - Player needs a team
I have been told to make sure to go to Jupiter. I am a Junior this year and want to know more about the event and see if there are any teams looking for INF/RHP. I live in California and plan on going to East Cobb and Mesa with a high profile team....
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Diamond Sports Promotions 2010 tOURNEYS
Signups for the 2010 Summer Events for Diamond Sports Promotions are going well and we would like to extend an invitation to all of the teams who have not tried us before... We have separate websites available depending on your age...
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Catcher's Camp
Gators Baseball will host a catcher's camp on Saturday December 12th. December 19th bad weather alternate date. The camp will run from 10 am - 3 pm with a one hour lunch break from 12 till 1 pm. Fee will be $50 per player, and limited to 12. Camp will...
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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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Southwest High student dies after baseball team tryout
FORT WORTH — An 18-year-old who was trying out for the varsity baseball team at Southwest High School died in a hospital Tuesday after complaining of congestion and difficulty breathing. Ryan Powell was pronounced dead about 6:40 p.m., according...
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Not playing high school baseball?
Hey guys whats going on? Im a senior in high school this year and will be attending Sauk Valley C.C. in the fall of next year and will be playing ball. Im sort of thinking about not playing with my high school this year because of some personal...
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Junior Day
My son was invited to "Junior Day" in January at a college he is interested in. Problem: they have never seen him play and they are 800+ miles away. They indicated he was one of a "select" group they were inviting since he is a left handed pitcher...
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Running Speed Natural or Taught?
I have been wondering ....As a general rule is running speed a natural attribute someone is born with or it is a "learned" tool?I watch some of these NFL players that are 275 pounds and up putting up some pretty incredible numbers as far as running...
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Just needing some opinions
So I have a situation. Our baseball season starts the last day of Feb. or the first day of Mar. and im trying to get ready for the season by lifting and running. Our field house is open everyday after school and our baseball coach runs the workouts....
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schools in Florida
I am in the Military and I live in Virginia Beach, I will be moving back to Jacksonville. My son is a Junior at GreenBrier Christian Academy in Virgina Beach. Michael is getting looks by schools here in Virginia But He is interested in going to School...
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Wisconsin Parent advice
My son is a junior in Northern Wisconsin. The people on this site seem to have great knowledge of what a kid should do to be able to play ball beyond HS. I have read many of the posts and it seems like a kid from Northern Wisconsin is at a huge...
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The importance of grades in high school.
I have always been told that grades are very important for high school baseball players in order to have a better chance in being scouted by college teams. In fact, I heard just today of a kid that had a pretty good arm and was 17 years old yet he has...
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First Offer; thanks HSBW
My son received his first offer from a D-2 that is a good fit for academics and athletics. He is a junior RHP, finaly hit 90,and now things are really starting to happen with interest from some really great D-1 programs as well. We cant wait until...
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This has become a Christmas Classic around our house
My brother, who is a prof in Halifax, Nova Scotia, gave us a book and song tape many years ago when the kids were little. Just found it on youtube and thought I'd share...... The Mummer's Song
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Video Comments
This is my next-in-line. He's a young Junior (will turn 17 end of July '10), 6'3" 175. One consistency he has, though unintentional, is that the vast majority of his CBs are on the inside (RHB of course) while his fastballs are out. It would be fine...
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Projecting pitch velocity
Question: what might be a projected FB velocity at end of Senior year... for a current Junior, prior to the start of JR HS season, who is currently clocked at 86-87 FB?Thanks.
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Moving on after Junior College
I have been curious for a while about junior college baseball players signing with larger 4 year schools and getting drafted. Can both of these actions occur after freshman and sophmore years? If so, how common is it for players to sighn on with a 4...
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Moms can be cruel sometimes...
Dirk with another classichttp://www.baseballamerica.com...ive/2009/269327.html