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Re: 20 year old freshmen
I agree with PG, that is why I feel he should go to JUCO and not wait until he is 23 from a D2, if what round you might be drafted in, is that important. I am talking a high profile JUCO.
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Re: 20 year old freshmen
Yeah. The description I gave is an honest one. I was close to getting signed as a free agent in the Dominican Republic so I really think I have a good chance. But anyways thank you so much.
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Re: 20 year old freshmen
No actually the round doesn't matter to me. Getting drafts is a dream of mine whether it's the 1st or the 40th. And I am considering JuCo but I also want to major in Computer Sciences just in case I don't make it in baseball. But I will consider a JuCo. Thanks for the advice
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Re: 20 year old freshmen
And actually I don't have to wait until I finish my junior year. I will be eligible for the draft once I turn 21 during my freshman season
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Re: Rock Solid 8u-14u Summer/Fall Travel Baseball Team Interest
You lost me (and everyone else) at Red Socks. Good Gawd !!!!
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Re: Arizona Fall Junior Classic 2016
Just submitted my son's application for the 2019's AZ Fall Classic Junior All Academic game in October 2017, but they did not ask for a video link on the application, just the GPA or SAT/ACT Scores, High School, email for school counselor...and not surprisingly my credit card number :-( . Just as an FWIW, video was not asked for.
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Re: Arizona Fall Junior Classic 2016
Excellent event. Video isn't important . Just GPA / Test scores. The try-out part of the event is stacked w/ schools as is the all-star game in the evening. Good luck!
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Re: Arizona Fall Junior Classic 2016
I'm not sure if the itinerary is the same for the Junior Classic as it is for the Senior one, but be sure to let your travel team coach know that your son may be invited to the tryout and that he could be selected for the Academic Game that night. They now have scheduled other games and activities for that same Thursday, so there could be a conflict with his travel team schedule. Better to be safe than sorry and tell the coach of your plans. My 2017's team was cool with it, but his day...
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Re: Arizona Fall Junior Classic 2016
I included video in an email I sent directly to AZ Junior Classic, parallel to completing the application. At the time we were searching for a team for my son to play on and I thought it would help the process. I apologize, I may have mentioned I submitted a video link on the application, that was incorrect. I only wish we had thought about the ACT testing dates . Son was already signed up for ACT and he wanted a score prior to going to HF Jupiter in Nov. So son didn't play in the weekend...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
I thought I would revive a thread like this instead of creating a new one or hijacking others. IMHO this is one of the better showcase game for those who qualify. As stated above there is a minimum GPA, SAT/ACT to even be considered. My son participated in the Jr, made the team and did well in the game. Basically breaks down as 1/2 day tryout by position (have maybe 15-20 balls, throws, bats) and the results are announced later that day. Evening game follows. What makes this different is it...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
I would have to agree, this is one of the better showcases to participate in. My son went from 0 coach contacts to 12 to 15 within a week after the junior showcase game. This was our first showcase, as he didn't really have any skills that grabbed your attention his freshman and sophomore year. If your son has the grades and something to show, I would highly recommend it. One caveat... pitching commands the most attention.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
Great idea to revive this post now while the application period is open for both sessions. I am not sure there is any preference given to the early applicants over the later ones, but better to get it in early to be on the list. And remember there is no guarantee of even getting invited to tryout, but they refund the money if a kid is not selected. Reading back over my posts above, I see they ended in 12/2016 before my 2017 knew his fate. He was so fortunate to get the chance to pitch in the...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
AZ Fall Classic Academic All Star game is one of the most beneficial recruiting events a high academic recruit can attend . Yet, one of the most underrated or unknown events on the circuit. IMO its a 'Must Do' event for kids looking to play at smart schools. Like Area Codes, Even the try-outs are Stacked. w/ RC's and HC's. Havard, Berkeley, Duke......They're ALL there.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
Agree, but I do think the opportunity was best for Pitchers and Catchers. As a position player you really needed to have an exceptional day to get noticed.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
Any of your sons tried out in the morning but didn't make the team for the afternoon game? I'm trying to decide if this is going to be worth it. My son was invited to try out and we are planning to go out there but I am getting worried now as people question me what if my son doesn't make the team.. didn't think of this until we signed up and got the email back that he is invited. Would it be still worth it to just try out in front of those coaches?
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
CC, will your son be playing on a team otherwise?
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
From a reputable source, over 270 schools will be represented from all levels at the Senior Fall Classic. This is the most they have ever had at the event.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
That's awesome. Will the d1s, including the high academics, still be looking at 2019's or has that ship sailed?
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
Valparaiso just had a 2019 commit to them today. D1's are still signing 2019's
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
The ship is sailing away for the most sought after HA D3’s. The kids who were seeking Ivy are finding out it’s not likely to happen. Plan B has gone Into effect. I would think there may be a few of them still searching for a P, or to replace a last minute fallout at the time of the AZ Classic. Otherwise the majority of other D3’s are still shopping. I dealt w this last year w my 2018. I thought the AZ Classic was one of the best run showcase/camps through the entire recruiting process for my...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
YES. The try-out is similar to Area Code game try-outs. Stacked w/ Coaches watching.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
AZ Academic Classic was definitely one of the best. It might be a little late but if your son does not have a team for the weekend ask around. Just be cautious though that this can be a financial decision for the teams (more players mean more team funding, NOT necessarily more playing time). If your son does extremely well and if a school wants him there will be a way to find some money. Since you are already there might want to catch the AZ Fall League MLB Top Prospects games if you can't...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
I am a little confused. what do you mean by if he as a team for the weekend? I was not aware you need to go as a team. players report at Padres field and try out in the morning ..3pm it will be posted if the player gets picked... if they get picked they get to play a game at 5pm..this year it is held on Oct 18 for the junior all academic try out and game..... I'm assuming there is just two teams formed so they can play a game. Did I miss something?
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
They try out in the morning and at 3pm they will post on the website if a player gets picked for the game at 5pm.
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You asked if it was going to be worth it. If it's the only thing you're doing, and it sounds like it is, you're asking a great question. There will be scouts at the tryouts, so a kid will be seen whether they make the game or not, but most kids do NOT make the evening game. It's incredibly competitive and if a kid does make it, practically every scout at the Classic will be there watching. The tryout has a lot of stuff going on at once--some positions hitting, some running, some doing...
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
20% sounds about right. Maybe a bit higher for pitchers.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
My 2019 is a catcher and I was told that they typically have around 35 try out at that position and 15-20% make it to the game. I'm not sure about other position numbers.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
For pitchers I think 85+ will get you in the junior game. Smoke is right about the 60. It was run in the outfield warning track, which was very soft. Like running in sand. Times were .2 to .3 slower than they would be on turf.
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Re: AZ Fall Classic Junior/Senior All Academic Game
The schedule for this year's AZ Junior Fall Classic is now posted. FYI, it does look like this year there are other games going on during the Academic Game (and maybe for part of the Academic Tryouts--earliest game starts at 12:30) which from prior posts on here it seems is different than other years.
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Re: Farragut HS moves to #2 in the Nation
Well, it makes one wonder how the voting is conducted. After a national runner-up finish in 2003, and finishing the 2004 season as the second-ranked team, the Admirals were placed at number 3 in the final Baseball America poll. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/leagu...004final50.html The Admirals should still be proud, and know they have brought national recognition to Tennessee HS baseball in general, and East TN baseball in particular. I think another banner is needed in the Admiral...
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
It's a question without any context, and the answer is more complex than what the article delineates. The question that should be posed is this: "What is the role that 2017 fall ball plays in the long term plan?" Prerequisite: a long term plan. Without that, then the player/parent is floating along without a rudder. So for you parents out there with middle schoolers and early HS players: pull together your plan.
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
If you dont play football or soccer and dont throw 10,000 pitches all year why wouldnt you
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
I read that article last night, and it made sense. Cressey is a shoulder guy, it's an easy concept to understand that the less stress on your shoulder the better your overall shoulder health will be. A tweet that he retweeted yesterday shortly after this article was "The best arm care tip you can give is not an exercise; rather, it's telling a 12-year-old not to pitch 12 months a year."
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
S. Young, welcome to the site... thanks for posting that Cressey piece. I sent you a PM
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
Fall Ball is great for freshman. Gets them accustomed to the coaches, teammates, and quite frankly... its the longest tryout they will ever get. For the Upperclassman, it all depends on if it fits into their plan (see JOEMKTG's post, above).
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
the article talks a lot about pitchers and innings pitched but doesn't as much discuss position players My Kid (2021) isn't playing Fall Ball this year. Instead he's focusing on getting Bigger/Stronger/Faster and working on swing mechanics. He's taking 2 straight months off from throwing and will take at least the 1st two weeks off of school from all Baseball activity just to get acclimated to high school academics and take a break from hitting Fall Ball can be a great thing, and my Kid will...
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
My 2021 hasnt thrown (until this week) since 7/16. He's not a starting pitcher but does throw inning's here and there. That stretch of downtime was hard for him and is itching to get back on the field. We spent that time being a kid of course but also on the bigger/faster/stronger. He managed to put on 6 pounds during that time that he drastically needed. His HS has a fall team in which he can make 6 of the 15 games, his commitment is with his TB team which is about 8-10 games and 3-4...
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
Thanks for posting the article. It does make some good points. My 2020 son gave up soccer this fall (he made varsity last year) to play fall ball. I would have been fine either way, but he decided he wants to focus on baseball and he wasn't happy with the way he played this summer. I think that multiple sports are best, especially before HS. And because my son Is primarily a pitcher, I absolutely count his innings and his total pitches--if he were near 100 innings, he wouldn't pitch this...
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
Son is a position player who played fall ball throughout. He used it to tinker with a few things in swing, or used more situational approaches (hitting the other way, etc). Son played varsity soccer during fall, few conflicts. Fall ball coaches knew he would not make any practices. Hit fine and threw, but baseball running was more sluggish from soccer. Fall ball particularly was beneficial junior year, when he went to a couple of school specific camps, where he remained sharp.
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
Regarding Fall Baseball with a Travel Team vs. High School team: I wholeheartedly agree that it should be one or the other to prevent overuse or fatigue. That being said, make sure the juice is worth the squeeze, IE: is your TB team playing a similar amount of games and similar completion as your HS Fall team? If so, is the cost worth it? Bottom line, just make sure which ever direction you go, your son is being developed properly without overuse or without breaking the bank before he's even...
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Re: Should Your son Play Fall Ball
The article begs the question. I mean, it starts with "we know that playing baseball year-round is a bad idea" . . .
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Re: AZ Jr Fall Classic - Strategy
Speed is his greatest asset for sure. Measured a 1.93 pop time at the same event but I imagine he transitions to OF if he continues beyond HS to take advantage of his speed. Needs LOTS of development as a hitter.
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Re: AZ Jr Fall Classic - Strategy
And I thought my 2017's 6.95 60 was good for a catcher. Your son definitely has exceptional speed and arm strength. Sounds like he has a bright future. In response to your questions. #1 in general, the coaches want to see the swing so a walk, unless the pitches are woeful (which can happen), at best is a wasted opportunity. Try to square one up and if that is the first pitch, go for it. If a breaking pitch, probably lay off unless it is a cement mixer. If your son has legitimate power, I'd...
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Re: AZ Jr Fall Classic - Strategy
Not specific to that event, but a hitter has to swing to showcase his ability. Remind your player the quality of the swing is much more important than the result of the swing.
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Re: AZ Jr Fall Classic - Strategy
Agree with batty and real green. He's gonna start with a 1-1 count. If that pitcher can through a breaking ball or off speed for a strike and you take, it's now 1-2...advantage pitcher. Know thy enemy. If the kid pitching is throwing off speed and breaking balls for strikes, change your approach, don't expect to hunt fastballs. But be ready to recognize and jump on the FB if/when it comes. For some kids, they are going to be wanting to throw strikes and they may rely on the FB...better...
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good questions! My opinion: be aggressive at the plate; It's not a typical game situation. Coaches are there to see swings. as far as the 60, not sure how coaches use the time recorded there. My guy has run a 6.75 at a showcase, but I timed him at 6.63 in practice, so he's gonna try to beat the 6.75. If he runs slower, he's gonna ignore it when he sends out his emails/letters etc. If he beats it, he'll tell everyone how much he's improved. Is your boy in the academic tryout? If so, he'll...