Tagged With "bad balk call"
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doing it on your own
I am obviously a big supporter of parents and students getting as involved in the recruiting process as possible, learning as much as possible and doing as much as they possibly can.I am not against recruiting services, I know some terrific people who...
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Balks??
just to be on the safe side ill ask first is a balk an error? which im pretty sure the answer is no, but why isnt it?
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Dilemma..Newbie with a drafted son?
Hey Guys, I'm new here so be gentle as this is all very new to me. I do have a problem and need some advice form some of the experienced people on this forum. My son was just drafted out of high school in the 43rd round. He is a RHP and throws...
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CSF vs ASU Shame on you umpire
Did anyone see the ending of the CSF vs ASU.........What a crying shame that a ump.would make a call like that,Let the players settle it on the field,Calling a Balk on a intentional walk in the bottum of the 9 th,That guy should be FIREDNever in my...
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Major League Infield Training Comes to Plano
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6888National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 2Ages 12-13Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 12:00pm / Ends: 2:30pmCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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need player for junior olympics
due to an injury, the san diego sharks are seeking a player to take to the junior olympics this coming weekend.call me @ 760-809-4809 or email me @ skipperdan50@hotmail.com
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A Helpful Mental Approach to Pitching
I picked up a little book a few years ago when my boys were probably too young to absorb the thought contained within. We just moved a week ago and this book, forgotten somewhere, just happened to end up sitting on the table in the computer room --...
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pitchers needed
Need a couple pitchers to fill in some spots. Serious exposure and need to respond ASAP. We leave for a major tourney on Wed 15th. Call Coach Peavey 352-636-4917 Florida Bandits.
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pitchers needed
Need a couple pitchers to fill in some spots. Serious exposure and need to respond ASAP. We leave for a major tourney on Wed 15th. Call Coach Peavey 352-636-4917 Florida Bandits.
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Congrats to Arizona State Sun Devils
WOW what a game, That stupid call the ump made in game one has been taken care of.Devils go to Omaha. CV
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Wes Bankston - Plano East Grad
Wes got the call and played in his first MLB game yesterday with Oakland. Always nice to see a local kid make it to the Show!!!!!
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grounding out
In my last few games i have gone into a slide. (I would not call it a slump because i am hitting the ball everytime) Well anyway my problem is that every at bat i either ground out to the first basemen or second basemen, i am a lefty. I think it has...
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Batter Interference
Last night, my batter was called out by the plate umpire after he swung at a 2-1 pitch and his follow-thru came into contact with the catcher's mitt and knocked the ball out of his glove.As a former catcher, I remember getting clocked more than once...
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Would this be considered a balk
If pitcher takes the sign while on the rubber with the ball in his glove and not his throwing hand with runners on base then comes to the set position before delivering the pitch. Would it be considered a balk.
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Not sure of coaches interest
My eldest has been accepted at a DII school already for the fall of 2012. Also has gotten academic money. He would really like to play at this school and has been to their fall "camp" last year. He has been in contact with the coach with emails and...
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Is this a balk?
If pitcher takes the sign while on the rubber with the ball in his glove and not his throwing hand with runners on base then comes to the set position before delivering the pitch. Would it be considered a balk.
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Coach "saving" pitcher instead of pitching when scouts are there
This is my son's 4th year with the same summer travel team. He is going into his senior year of HS, so we all know how important this summer is for him. He has been told that he is the team's #1 starter. My problem is that they keep "saving" him for...
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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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Missed base?
My question has to do with USSSA 6u t-ball state tourney. Witch I believe play under OBR rules. Can a home plate umpire call a kid out for missing a bag, if he is the only one who saw it, and there was no appeal. The other team had no idea what the...
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Balks
I believe umps have a responsibility to know all of the rules, no doubt. But I also believe that the assessment of your ability to be a quality umpire doesn't hinge on your ability to call every infraction in a game. Case in point; way too many umps...
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Rule verification
Ok, let me set up a crazy senario I had in a HS game:Runners on the corners, 1 out, pitcher on rubber prior to coming set: when I (field ump) look over, I notice the kid on 1st walking way off the bag towards the outfield grass (I mean he literally...
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Baseline Question
Ok, let me set up a crazy senario I had in a HS game:Runners on the corners, 1 out, pitcher on rubber prior to coming set: when I (field ump) look over, I notice the kid on 1st walking way off the bag towards the outfield grass (I mean he literally...
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Texas Baseball Showcase
2008 Summer Baseball Showcases www.TexasBaseballShowcase.com 100+ College & Pro Scouts Invited to Attend DEMONSTRATE & ELEVATE YOUR POTENTIAL •Expose Your Physical Potential Critical to aiding in development, pinpoint your strengths and develop a training plan with your coaches. Show the scouts your desire to improve. •Enhance Your Mental Game Baseball is 90% mental and scouts look for players with total ability to contribute to their team. At these showcases, you can truly show...
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What's the call
Runner on first and two out. 0-2 on the batter. On the next picth the runner takes off for second, the batter swings and misses the pitch, the catcher also misses the ball and it rolls to the backstop. The batter breaks for first and the ump calls...
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20U national championship tournament
If you have or know of a front line 20U team please have them contact Jake Whitfield if they can play in the 20U national championship tournament at Tallahassee Community College and Florida A&M university in early august. Jake's number is...
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16 yr old Lefty Looking for fall ball
Lefty Pitcher looking for fall ball. E-mail me, call or go to my web site stats and info are there. Thank you.
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When is it panic time?
Been lurking for years and am a master at searching for information in this board. This forum has provided great advice and support throughout the process for our 2013.Our player has done everything by the book: the camps, the travel team, the extra...
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balk w/unoccupied bases
what is the ruling for a situation where bases are unoccupied and the umpire calls a balk because the pitcher's foot gets stuck on the mound and does not deliver the pitch? shouldn't it just be called "ball?"
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White Sox area scout team fall
White Sox area scout team fall 2008 will play NAIA, JUNIOR COLLEGES, DII COLLEGE SQUADSCOACHED BY TOM URQUHART FORMER PITTSBURGH PIRATES AND PHILADELPHIA PHILLIESFOR TRYOUT INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TOM AT 913-385-2255
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Fall Baseball Tryouts
The Dallas Prospects are looking to pick up a few players for fall league. The teams are coached by current college coaches. Please call 214 794 3567 for a private work out. Ages 15-18
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Train like a Major League Infielder
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6887National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 1Ages 9-11Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 11:30amCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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Pitcher tags base-stealer; Balk?
Noboby out, runner at second with a righty on the mound. Runner is not held and takes HUGE lead. Pitcher steps off (behind the rubber)with his right foot. Runner stays put, daring a throw. Pitcher runs at runner with ball. Runner is surprised,...
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Freshman year ! End of sr year - time to begin NEW
I had originally put this in the 9th inning sr year, but decided to start a new thread in keeping with the theme of the post! Eavery day is a new day - fresh, with no mistakes -or something like that - from Anne of Avonlea...In 2006, my oldest...
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obstruction by whom?
A shot to center field --player rounds third-- throw to home---catcher comes down the line ten feet and is crouched down on the line fumbling for the ball-- collision ensues- what is the call by homeplate umpire?
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How'd your Memorial Weekend Tournament go?
Not real pretty in our case although there were some high points. We're mostly a 13yo team but we do have a 14yo pitcher who turned 14 on Wednesday. His dad called Friday night to say that he had warts removed from his hands and couldn't play. He had...
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2 players wanted for fall teams
The North Texas Wranglers are looking for 2 players for its fall JV team, and two players for its Varsity team. For more information please call 214-794-3567 or visit our website at northtexaswranglers.com
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Guaranteed Smiles
You can't read this and stay in a bad mood! 1. How Do You Catch a Unique Rabbit? Unique Up On It. 2. How Do You Catch a Tame Rabbit? Tame Way, Unique Up On It. 3. How Do Crazy People Go Through The Forest? They Take The Psycho Path 4. How Do You Get...
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Need Help Finding Song
Moms, I'm hoping you (or your boys) can help me find out the name of a song I want to put on a cycling CD. The choruses are something like "here we are now, riding through (to?) the east side"....and each chorus thereafter changes , "...to the south...
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Dallas Gators 16u are looking for elite players for showcase at east field this week
WE have a solid core just looking to add a few more pieces and give a few others looks by college coaches if interested give me a call at 469-576-8896 thanks Blake Martin
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McKeon
There are a few baseball books on my desk at work. It's Friday afternoon and I picked up "Montana Summer" by Tom Yankus. A friend played under Yankus. I enjoyed Yankus recollection of his first conversation with Jack McKeon (manager) when the former...
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Dallas Gators fall tryouts 15-18
We will be playing in 4-5 college showcase events during the fall. We are looking for committed players looking to work hard and improve we will play three tournaments in Dfw area and two out of area for more informaton give me a call at 469-576-8896...
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College Recruiting Guidance
FACT: Many times a D3 school gives more total aid then D1 and D2TRUE: D3 school can’t call aid athletic money but many give great packagesFACT: The recruiting process starts the day a high school athlete enters high school.Why: Because all your...
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17/18U TEXAS DUKES TRYOUTS
TRY OUTS FOR TEXAS DUKESThe MSL may be good for some players, but it is not the only way to get seen and/or recruited by colleges during the fall. The Texas Dukes will play on college fields in front of college coaches on weekends throughout the fall....
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STOP THE FIGHTING
I have just finished reading the Grass is Greener on the other side post and am quite honestly appalled.This is not a forum where we all have to agree. But there needs to be a respect factor here.I do not always agree with TRHit and BigHit15 and...
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Oklahoma State Baseball Showcases
Oklahoma State University will be having a showcase camp October 25th & 26th. Not only will OSU coaches be there, but also area junior colleges and professional scouts. OSU offered six players out of last year's camp alone! This is our elite prospect showcase. For more information call the baseball office @ 405-744-3229 or visit www.okstate.com
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ncaa compliance??
recently a college mom questioned what her son should do if his girlfriend's parents offered to spring for dinnerI was a bit rough on her labeling it as a "great scam" - - but, after recent events, I applogize and am changing my tune - - give him a...
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Oklahoma State Baseball Showcase Camps
Oklahoma State will be hosting two showcase camps this fall. The first one will be Sept. 20th & 21st, and the second will be Oct. 25th & 26th. This camp is a great way for anyone interested in OSU baseball to come and showcase their skills in front of the entire staff. For more information and registration you can go to www.okstate.com or call (405)-744-3229. Thanks and see you soon, OSU baseball
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Seminole Community College Showcase Nov 15th
Seminole Community College is hosting a Showcase for 2011, 2010 and 2009 grads on November 15th, 2008 at the SCC Sanford Campus. This showcase will be attended by Junior College, Div I, Div II and Professional Scouts and is a great opportunity for...
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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...