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Tennessee Junior Sunbelt team..
If you haven't checked it out, the 2006 Class is doing some spanking in the Sunbelt tournament! Thanks to John Decker for posting results at Sun Belt Tournament 2005 an the team was 5-0 going into todays games. Results are:Tennessee 6 - California 1...
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Top Illinois Seniors at Kaiser Memorial Game
Another quality event kicks off tomorrow the annual Jack Kaiser Memorial Game which is run by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Kaiser Game is named after legendary Oak Park coach Jack Kasier. Their goal is to attract some of...
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The "marketing" game??
TRHit's response in an earlier thread about marketing got me thinking. We have just sent out letters and Video CD's to several colleges. What's next? Follow-up with a phone call in a 10 days to 2 weeks to arrange a campus vist? Another letter? ...
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Texas Collegiate League
Heading off tomorrow to see the Highland Park Blue Sox play a few games! I am looking forward to getting my first taste of baseball, Texas style. Other than the humidity, is there anything else I should be prepared for?
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Blue-Grey Question
Are the B-G Events wood bat? My son has a tryout this coming Saturday. Thanks.JT
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This explains the Chicago Cubs
The Winning Color Of RedPower of Red Linda PaigeCreated: 5/19/2005 4:53:26 PMUpdated: 5/19/2005 5:26:48 PMIs your child's little league team on a losing streak? Well, rather than making everyone practice harder, you might want to change the color of...
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Blue Grey Showcase - Worth while?
My son was invited to attend the Blue Grey tournament held in Jacksonville in July. Does anyone have any previous experiances you can share with me regarding this showcase? Were there are a lot of scouts...good showcase? Looking forward to hearing any...
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Sorry Blue
I have to apologize to the men in blue for a mistake that my 14U catcher son made. Man on third, two strikes, called strike three. My son starts toward the dugout and tosses the ball to the home plate umpire. Instinctively the umpire catches the ball...
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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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Alabama Tournaments
Two Alabama summer tournaments hosted by the Alabama Bombers:Alabama Bombers InvitationalJune 23-25, 2005Troy UniversityTeams Committed:Alabama Bombers Sr.Alabama Bombers Jr.Atlanta Blue Jays Sr.Atlanta Blue Jays Jr.Florida BanditsTuscaloosa...
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Rawlings Pre-Season Accolades/ Team Conneticut
Current and Former TCB Players named to Rawlings All-American and All-Region Teams Name All-American All-Region Pos Hometown High School College Commitment Last TCB Affiliation Brett Anderson All-Northeast 1st Team SS Bristol CT Bristol Eastern...
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Hit in the arm
I have two questions.During my scrimmage game yesterday, I was hit in the arm (left)and blue gave me a strike saying my arm was in the strike zone. I am right handed batter. What's the call?My dad has been keeping score for years with a program called...
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Blue Chip Prospects on LI in Dec
Any thoughts on the Blue Chip Prospects showcase in Dec on LI?It is a good list of colleges that fit my son's goals and includes many 'high academic' schools that have not yet seen him. (He plans to do Head First in august, but this might be a...
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2008 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials Invites
Congratulate these young men for representing Texas. These 36 were chosen from a competitive field of 2500 participants.West and East InvitesUSA BASEBALL 16U CHAMPIONSHIPS -- WEST INVITESNAME POS B/T HT WT DOB HOMETOWN 16U WEST TEAM Cody Buckel RHP...
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Blue Grey Classic IV - UNC-Greensboro
Blue Grey Classic IV - UNC-Greensboro – August 12th, 13th & 14th Nominations for Blue-Grey Classics http://www.impactprospects.com/nominations.htm INFO: 508-376-1250
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Top level 18U players needed for 2011 fall and 2012 summer
Texas Sports Red Baseball is looking for top level 16U and 18U talent to complete our rosters. We have a very strong core and look to fill spots for the 2012 summer season. We will compete in some of the country's best tournaments and are coached by...
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Get out and be SEEN!
I would like to pass some info to the baseball players in NH, Maine & Vermont. Recently, my son went through the rigors of College Recruiting. He is from NH and if your from the previous mentioned states and your in your junior year of high school...
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Runner Iterference & more
Runner on 2nd and Runner on 3d with no outs. Batter hits ball to SS who fields ball as R2 runs over him. SS still makes throw to first ahead of batter but R3 scores. Blue called R2 out by interference and sent R3 back (no run scored) but awarded the...
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Blue Grey Showcase in Greensboro, NC 2012
I just wanted to say that my son attended the blue/grey classic showcase in Greensboro, NC this year (Aug 11-12 2012) and it was a very good event. The weather did not cooperate the first day, but all players were able to get in all their 60 yd...
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Prospects in your area not rated by PG!
Just wanted to give the kids who didn't get rated their 15 minutes.In our area we have 2. Scott Blue from Morro Bay HS. He is 6'2 200 and is 91-94 w/ 83-80 slider. Scott has had atleast 10 MLB scouts at every game.The second is Justin Robertson from...
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MTSU gets by Vandy and the Recruitinator
Marcus Taylor doubled, homered, had three RBIs and scored three times, and Jeff Kasser worked a season-long 5.2 innings to get the victory in a 6-4 Middle Tennessee win over Vanderbilt Wednesday night at Hawkins Field. Taylor scored in the third,...
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My turn to brag
As some of you know, my 04 was going to redshirt this year. Due to some injuries & guys that quit, he got a shot and made the most of it. There is an article in the paper here You have to scroll about 3/4 of the way, to read about Eric. He did get the start in 1st tournament game, threw a complete game, 7 innings 10-1 6k, 2bb, 1er (tournament rule 8 run after 7) Blue Ridge got 3rd, not good enought to go on this year... Had his exit interview today. He'll be back!
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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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Draft Results - Day 1
Recapping Tuesday's draft results...check out: Round 1, #21 Cliff Pennington, Oakland AthleticsSon of South Texas Fan Round 4, #129 Shane Funk Texas Rangers HSbaseballweb's AHSpitcher17Round 6, #176 Josh Bell, Toronto Blue JaysSon of FungoRound 7,...
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Draft Results - Day 2
Recapping Wednesday's draft results...Congrats to: Round 20, #607 Vance Worley, Philadelphia Phillies Vance is the son of DB2BMom - RHP from McClatchy HS, Sacramento CA Round 20, #620 Shaun Garceau, St. Louis CardinalsSon of PINCHMETWICE - RHP from...
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Bryan Kervin - Pro
BK (former Grapevine High School & more recently TCU SS) has been sent to the Auburn Doubledays (Toronto Blue Jays.) Way to go BK. Take care of business....
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i wish i knew
I often feel of umpires as I do about policemen. They both are givin way too much control of things at certain times. Maybe it's just because the last month I have been aggravated with the officiating, who knows. lol I do know one thing for sure,...
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Home decorating - Baseball style
Got a large 2 car garage. All the guys use it on the weekend as sort of a rec room.So - I patch it up - and get it painted (in Carolina Blue and Gray of course.).As the painters are finishing up - I start punching 4 inch holes in the wall - about 25...
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ironic
bought a new house and upon moving in I find that my neighbor is a minor league umpire----with my wellknown "love" for the men in blue it seems ironic
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Connecticut Blue Jays College camp 10 Schools $125
This workout is for players looking to showcase their skills while working hands on with college coaches from the division I,II & III Levels. Players attending the workout will be able to showcase both offensively and defensively for all coaches in attendance. After a pro-style workout players will then work with the college coaches directly on certain skills 11am-3pm at the Trumbull Sports Zone. Cost Only $125.00 The following Colleges and Universities have committed to attend Yale...
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Appalachian State Univ.
Looking at their website the school seems to be nestled beautifully in the Blue Ridge mountains with about 16,000+ students.Anyone have any experience with their coaching staff, playing on this "all turf" playing surface, etc?Thanks in advance!YGD
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18U East Cobb Patriots
The 18U East Cobb Patriots are looking for players for this summer. If you are a senior in high school and committed to play college ball somewhere and would be interested in playing at East Cobb please email Tolley Lovejoy at ttrain21@gmail.com or...
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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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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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Keep working hard - you never know what can happen
Thought I would post and interesting story about a pitcher who played in my son’s HS program a few years ago. He was one of the better kids on the team but certainly not a blue chip standout. He is a R/R was throwing 85ish as a Sr. He went to a...
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Team CT Blue Jays 16u South Black Team
16u south Black team is looking for a few good players in the north east to round out a strong roster. Summer season includes tournaments and league play. Fot further info please contact Info@tcbsouth.com
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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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It's not the bat...
Thought I'd share an interesting experience we had over the last couple of games...starting Jr. catcher, Perfect Game Ranked as one of top High School Prospects for 2011, ton's of power, legit 1.8 pop times, yada yada yada...breaks his $300 Demerini...
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Tommy John Surgery: A short video explanation.
.I came across this video recently. It is very brief, but gives a good look at what is accomplished with the surgery. To find the actual video...Click "See the Animations" in blue box on right sideSelect "Orthopedics" from columnSelect "Elbow" at top...
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Blue Island, IL Spring/ Summer League Forming
Blue Island Park District has a Wooden Bat League forming for teams or individuals 18+. For more information contact Annie West 708-388-6421 or www.blueislandparks.org
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There is a program for every player
I have been told this twice by two coaches that have been in baseball each over 35 years. I understand the meaning behind the statement. My son is not a blue chip or even a purple chip. He works hard and loves the game. I am trying to put the "There...
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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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Rainy day ... daydreaming ...
So I remember my favorite story from a couple years ago. Chicago area men's league; really good baseball with alot of D1 players on hand. A D/H. 1st game is one of those games where you see a bunch of close plays at the plate and bases ... know what...