Tagged With "Catcher's Equipment"
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CoachIreton
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RISE Baseball 2015/2016 Tryouts
RISE Baseball 2015/2016 graduating class is looking to add one Catcher and a Pitchers Only to the roster for the upcoming showcase season. Visit risebaseball.com to see player profiles and video of all current players and please contact...
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15U 16U 18U Texas Stallions seeking players
We are located in Collin County, Texas just north of Dallas. We are looking for players for our extremely busy summer season. We have one 15U team, two 16U teams, and an 18U team. Catchers and Pitchers are most desired....
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Catcher's Gear Survey
Hello! I am a student who is currently working on a baseball related project for an engineering class and would love to hear some of your input about the topic. Here is the link to the survey, I would greatly appreciate any responses!...
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Catching mask
Okay guys, so I am a catcher recently going into High School. I have worn a hockey mask for all my life. I haven't had much problems with it. I have an All Star MVP4000 and I love it. As I continue to get older I keep seeing more and more traditional...
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Gonna be a Tiger
I'm very proud to announce that my son (an '09 RHP from San Diego) has committed to play baseball for Coach Leggett at Clemson University. HSBBW has been an invaluable resource throughout the entire process and really helped equip us with a lot of...
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Maintaining a New Catchers Mitt
Hi this is my first post on this forum and I just had a few questions about forming and maintaining my new glove. I purchased a Rawlings Pro Preferred this past weekend http://www.rawlingsgear.com/baseball/baseball-gloves/proscm41mo.html and...
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Any players still looking for summer Travel Ball/Showcase teams?
The East Coast Whitecaps are still looking for some players at the 16u and 18u age levels. We are currently seeking pitchers/outfielders for the 16u and 18u level. We also are in need of a catcher at the 16u age level. If you are interested or know of...
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Rawlings revo in high school?
So I'm going into high school and I am looking at catchers mitts... Can a Rawlings revo last in high school a couple years, I want it to last two years will it last is the quality high enough?
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VarsityBaseball.com
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Re: R3 jumps over catcher
RPD, There may be an interp. out there that indicates that "UP" can be a violation of the three foot rule but if there is, I'm not aware of it. During the summer season I officiate American Legion ball. With a couple of exceptions (equip. requirements and NCAA force play slide rule) Legion ball employs OBR. On rare occasions a runner will attempt to jump over a fielder. I've never called a runner out in those instances for violating the three foot rule. He's either out because he was tagged...
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Re: coach's view/needs
I agree with TPM, and we actually have not talked to a coach as of yet...well actually we said hi to one at a game, but my son has been doing all of the talking - so far anyway. I also understand that each program has specific needs, and although my son, or any player for that matter, may be a great player, he/they may not match their needs. Also each program is only adding 4-8 kids per recruiting year and from the outside you cannot tell what they are really looking for. This is why IMO you...
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Re: sliding on double plays
MLB rule 1.06 defines a "Base". The "Bag" is a marker for the stationary point of the "Base" and there is a definintion for the placement, size, color and construction of the "Bag". So it is not umpire semantics. It is in the rules. The Umpire's are forced into a judgement situation when the home team fails to properly equip the field. The rules are also very clear about not sliding through the base. It is entirley possible and happens enough for the rule to be written for runners to slide...
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Re: Keep the game moving
Game Time Management- ways to keep a game flowing and not add extra time to a game without looking hurried. This is what I review within our assoc, and in the new umpires class: PREGAME- get there early enough to gear up, discuss issues w/pard, check field/equip, plate conference, and start on time - Can save.................5-10min Keep Them in Batters Box- average 300 pitches/game, estimate half are called balls/strikes x 10-15 sec with letting batter move out of box........10-15min Clean...
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Re: Future Career Choices
As RJM said, you are young yet to be focusing on a particular career. The best thing you can do is to equip yourself to be successful at whatever you choose to do later in life by continuing to pursue a passion to learn and to think critically. I would suggest you take a look at this article, which lays out one person's thoughts on what is important to concentrate on in and after high school. It is long, but I think you may find it illuminating: http://paulgraham.com/hs.html
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Re: High school summer ball hurt development?
How is it irrelevant? Parents put too much focus on travel ball/Summer, how many showcases can we afford to have my son enter, etc? It isn't some magic potion to guarantee every wish simply b/c your son plays travel ball over HS or vice versa. Picking one or the other likely matters very little in the overall development of a baseball athlete picking one or the other. I'd rather practice less with a quality instructor than more with a poor one. The only that gets discussed in travel/HS...
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Re: Wilson A2403 Pudge or A2K Pudge
As a follow up, I ended up buying my son a Mizuno GXC26 32.5" glove. http://www.mizunousa.com/equip...at=10dia1-globbcatch I liked the A2403 Pudge better, but my son preferred the slightly deeper pocket in the Mizuno.
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Re: Hazing
I totally disagree with hazing, A person wanting to play a sport should not be harassed by upperclassmen. If they are tru leaders they need to help guide the new guys and bond thru leadership. I have played lots of sports and never let anyone pick on me, as i got older i was the one who included the younger kids and demanded the same of my buddys. Its never cool to be a bully. and yes i have issues, I was the fat kid they never respected, and had to work 10 times harder to earn respect. I...
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Re: Ethics of College Coaches being paid by bat companies
Originally Posted by baseballmania: Originally Posted by TPM: Did you read the article I posted? The NCAA has made a decision to go with this change. FWIW, wood bats are not particularly economical, ask any minor leaguer that has to pay for replacement, they are not supplied by the team. May I ask, what really is your agenda? I can't speak for Doughnutman but I would reverse the question and ask what is the agenda of colleges and high school not to go to wood? I'm trying to think of another...
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Re: Ethics of College Coaches being paid by bat companies
Originally Posted by RJM: Originally Posted by baseballmania: Originally Posted by TPM: Did you read the article I posted? The NCAA has made a decision to go with this change. FWIW, wood bats are not particularly economical, ask any minor leaguer that has to pay for replacement, they are not supplied by the team. May I ask, what really is your agenda? I can't speak for Doughnutman but I would reverse the question and ask what is the agenda of colleges and high school not to go to wood? I'm...
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Re: Ethics of College Coaches being paid by bat companies
Originally Posted by RJM: Originally Posted by baseballmania: Originally Posted by TPM: Did you read the article I posted? The NCAA has made a decision to go with this change. FWIW, wood bats are not particularly economical, ask any minor leaguer that has to pay for replacement, they are not supplied by the team. May I ask, what really is your agenda? I can't speak for Doughnutman but I would reverse the question and ask what is the agenda of colleges and high school not to go to wood? I'm...
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Re: Ethics of College Coaches being paid by bat companies
Originally Posted by baseballmania: Originally Posted by RJM: Originally Posted by baseballmania: Originally Posted by TPM: Did you read the article I posted? The NCAA has made a decision to go with this change. FWIW, wood bats are not particularly economical, ask any minor leaguer that has to pay for replacement, they are not supplied by the team. May I ask, what really is your agenda? I can't speak for Doughnutman but I would reverse the question and ask what is the agenda of colleges and...
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Re: catchers gear
Because it's a public school and many kids don't have the money. if the coCh is that worried about it the school should supply one black set of gear for stu to use-we had several around in LL in case kid just trying position cant afford. Wasn't brand new high dollar equip, but it came in handy. If schools can afford football equip they shouldafford catchers gear-it's a safety thing. As a parent of now non catcher I wouldn't care if team bought equip w fundraising money if it stays in program...
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Re: Help with Motivation
Like so many discussions on this site, people tend to over simplify. If X then Y. I have seen as many if not more passionate athletes that don't realistically have much chance of playing in high school let alone beyond. It's as sad to me to see the anger in the parent of such a player as the disappointed parent whose player doesn't share thier passion. Motivation is / can be the byproduct of several elements. It would be interesting to be able to formulate a few of the predominant algorithms...
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Re: Help with Motivation
Originally Posted by mcmmccm: Like so many discussions on this site, people tend to over simplify. If X then Y. I have seen as many if not more passionate athletes that don't realistically have much chance of playing in high school let alone beyond. It's as sad to me to see the anger in the parent of such a player as the disappointed parent whose player doesn't share thier passion. Motivation is / can be the byproduct of several elements. It would be interesting to be able to formulate a few...
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Re: Any players still looking for summer Travel Ball/Showcase teams?
Open tryout this saturday the 18th at 10AM. Location will be at Lakewood Park, Norfolk VA.
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Re: Any players still looking for summer Travel Ball/Showcase teams?
We are currently seeking players at the 17u age level. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact us. www.eastcoastwhitecaps.com
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
Rawlings has several levels in the Revo line, the 950 series being the best (thickest leather that will hold up to heavy use). Still, the leather in this series is not as thick as their Pro Preferred or Heart of the Hide. It's hard to put a time stamp on it... some play a lot more than others over two years with travel, fall ball, lessons, etc. outside of HS season. Also, some take better care than others (leaving a ball int the pocket and leaving it indoors/in protective bag, etc.) I'd say...
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
Not going to hold up very long for heavy use (if you are going to be a regular HS catcher, catching bullpens all the time and playing outside of the school season). Of course, the plus side is quicker break-in and you can afford to buy another sooner
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
So what kind of a glove would you suggest? Would yousuggest buying a new one every year?
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
All Star CM3000 (CM3100 if it doesn't see a lot of use) Mizuno GXC10 Wilson A2000 Rawlings Pro Preferred (or SLP custom shop custom, non-broken in, from Eastbay) Rawlings HOH SSK or Glovesmith customs (without factory break-in)
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
good list by wilson and, no, i would not suggest new every year if you can afford a better mitt. The longer break-in period will pay off in the long run - you'll have a glove that will hold it's shape far longer.
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
Is the SSK being almost 30 dollars cheaper a better buy? In your opinion which is the best on the list?
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
The problem with less expensive gloves and nearly all gloves sold in sporting goods stores is that they're somewhat pre-broken in, and heavily impregnated with oil (which trashes the leather IMNHO). My son went through a Rawlings first base mitt in 2 months, till the point it was floppy and would have problems with scooping up balls. He now has a custom Glovesmith made from CRS leather that was a bear to break-in but it's now on it's 2nd full season and works wonderfully. I had a catchers...
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
Does this glove break in similar to the pudge a2000 because I love the way that aso breaks those in could it be broken in like that glove and it could last me my entire high school career?
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
The CM3100? I don't think it would last 4 years as an everyday glove, two maybe. It is somewhat broken-in at the factory. I don't know if any of the gloves mentioned would last 4 years of high school baseball plus summer and fall ball. As for Aso, you can break-in any glove like he does. I used one of my son's broken wood bats as a mallet (just shaped the broken end on the lathe to make a handle) to help him break in his Mizuno. You still need to play lots of catch though to get it just...
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
Originally Posted by sowilson: The problem with less expensive gloves and nearly all gloves sold in sporting goods stores is that they're somewhat pre-broken in, and heavily impregnated with oil (which trashes the leather IMNHO). My son went through a Rawlings first base mitt in 2 months, till the point it was floppy and would have problems with scooping up balls. He now has a custom Glovesmith made from CRS leather that was a bear to break-in but it's now on it's 2nd full season and works...
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
YOU SHOULD GET THE A2000 OR A2K PUDGE CATCHERS MITT THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE EXPENSIVE BUT THEY CAN LAST FOR A WHILE AND VERY GOOD QUALITLY FOR HIGHSCHOOL .
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
you can see my youtube channel datdudesean13 for the pudge catchers mitt review. And you can find the PUDGE to purchase on justgloves.com . You can also get the allstar glove on that website as well
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
So wilson have you ever used a glove other than those all stars like maybe an a2000 or an akadema?
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
My sons Rawlings Revo lasted 4 months of normal HS use, Jan - May. The leather tore from regular use. Wont be buying another one. It was a 950. The good thing is Rawlings has agreed to replace it with a pro-prefered glove at a pro-rated price.
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
ok so I made a deal with my parents and grandparents they said if I made a team as a freshman they will buy me any baseball glove that I want money not being an issue, so I am looking at the pudge a2k, a pro preferred or a primo. Which is the best of these, are there any other?
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Re: Rawlings revo in high school?
awesome deal! three great choices. Primo tends to be a bit heavy, although I have not put the catcher's mitt on my hand. I would put all three on your hand and see which feels better, with consideration to weight, and go for it.