Tagged With "Alec Bettinger"
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Infield Fly question
No outs. Runners on 1b and 2b. Infield fly rule in effect. Infield fly hit to second baseman. Runners leave their respective bases.Umpire calls infield fly, batter is out. Do the runners have to tag up to advance? I'm betting they don't but wanted to ...
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TrackMan at PG events
It's amazing what's possible today. The announcement that PG and TrackMan have entered a partnership could turn out to be pretty significant over time. Here's a summary of Trackman, for those who, like me, hadn't heard of it (even though 17 MLB...
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Hitting - What are you thinking?
I've read several posts here and on BBF about people "thinking" reactions. Well, I'm not coming with the "I could have been somebody(Brando's voice)if I'd have had better coaching." However, I could swing it a little. Good HS hitter, poor college...
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The Hay is in the Barn!
I wanted to share with you a talk I've had the last few years with my daughter and let you think on it some. She plays her first game of the year tomorrow in a domed tournament. She has worked very hard and was able to get her throwing and hitting...
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Avatar Bets - round 2-
Only 56 days until game 1. Cal vs UC Irvine Feb 3 @ Anteater Park 6:00pm The Bullwinkle is once again throwing the guantlet down and challenging all websters. The 2nd HSBBW Avatar Betting is on. How about an avatar bet? The loser of the series must...
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Timing for Corners
2014 son is developing more power and getting bigger, so he is being looked at by some as a SS and others as a corners guy. I am betting on 3rd or UTL in college if mid to big D1. I know this is not the best for his perceived value in the recruiting...
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USA Youth National Team Tournament in Venezuela cancelled??
Junior Baseball Championships canceled after Venezuela rejects Taiwanese teamThe Associated PressPublished: August 16, 2007 E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Text SizeGENEVA: The International...
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Question: How many young men that go to a PG showcase are a ""10"?
What is the True Measure of a Game?As my son is chasing his dream of playing major league baseball he has had a constant companion called, “Perfect Game”. I would like to suggest to you this organization is really not getting the credit it...
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PG Showcases and Player Ratings of 10!
What is the True Measure of a Game?As my son is chasing his dream of playing major league baseball he has had a constant companion called, “Perfect Game”. I would like to suggest to you this organization is really not getting the credit it...
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Plano East - Rowlett
Box Score R H E Rowlett 1 6 Plano East 3 4 2 Individual Pitching / Hitting LP--Andrew Smith WP--Mark Roberson 2B--PE: Tyler Wylie 1. PE: Logan Reneau 1. ROW: Reed Graham 1.I am betting this was a good game...Congrats to PE on the win...Congrats to...
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Starters closing
Here's an interesting read from Bruce Jenkins of the SF Chron., the 2nd of a 2 part series.Let them learn to pitch and learn to finishBruce JenkinsWednesday, August 27, 2008(08-26) 19:07 PDT -- Here's a remedy you might not have heard for the...
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D3 to Graduate School
I just posted this question on a site that is only for D3 sports (great site too)....but I'm betting on getting responses sooner.....here.... A player misses his freshman year of baseball due to injury. He attends a small liberal arts school, with no...
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Central Region Power
On this "Beach Crazy" board...I just want to let you know of the two best schools in the state out of the same district. Colonial District. Hermitage HS 19-2 and former state champions Godwin HS. If I were a betting man (and I'm not) it wouldn't...
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Re: Sean Marshall Shines for Cubs
Looking forward to watching Sean on TIVO tonight. At least Zambrano was able to handle Bonds quite well last night. As far as Lee goes, two fractured bones in his right wrist. Expected to be out approximately two-three months. Was placed on the DL April 20. If I were a betting man (and I'm not!), I figure Lee will return shortly after the All-Star break.
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Re: How do you tell you are not pro material( reality check)
Dad04, Im betting these pitchers you are talking about have more in their arsenal than a descent change and a non-fuctional curve.
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Re: Eastern Region Tournament
jbbaseball has been updating the northern bracket in a separate thread under Va. Forum. Apparently Madison got knocked off in the first round. Haven't seen the western region but you might check out Virginiapreps.com In the central, Freeman beat Prince George, Hanover beat Deep Run, Matoaca beat James River, and Monacan beat Varina in the quarterfinals. Tonight's semis are Freeman v. Monacan and Matoaca v. Hanover. Both should be tough games and baseball being baseball, you can't say how...
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Re: Vandalism - My Ball Diamond
I walked some of the boys that are helping with the camp over to see one of their screens torn up. I then told them what was done to their field. I'd take a bet that in a week we will know who did what. Of importance was that right away this morning, my Principal was out there. He/the administration cares very much for all of the programs here and they take an interest in helping us out. I showed him our torn screen and I'm betting that it gets replaced. Thanks for all of the kind words. It...
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Re: Contact day today
Even a better question... oldslugger... what position does he play? I'm betting pitcher, of course. Do the pitchers get the early (post July 1) calls sooner than the position players?
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Re: CaliForum college game of the week...
. Bullwinkle... Expect a full report on that game from a Moose's perspective...have local ties to Cal... On another related subject...waiting on older...if he makes traveling with college team I will happily fill another couple rungs on your avatar betting schedule...staying close to vest until...
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Re: Question: How much should experience count?
TravelDad, I hope you will not mind my using your example to make a point about talent and experience. When players get to a college like Justbb's and beyond that, every player is hugely talented. Coaches have to find critical differences that may not be necessary in high school/travel ball. I think your post is really important because it readily demonstrates my view of the difference between talent and experience. Your son's talent got that final out. However, as he progresses, I think...
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Re: Inmates are running the asylum...
It isn't easy finding time for all sports in today's world. As a basketball coach and football coach, as well as a baseball coach, I have a son that also plays all 3. Luckily for us, our 3 head coaches get along real well and are willing to work with each other and around each other. I have been in situations where the coaches fought over times and players and told players either or.........that is not right. I liked the idea of picking up a few extra players for that specific tournament.
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Re: Short to zone...Long through zone
http://www.shep1.hittingillustrated.com/joefullbat.mpeg What did you all think about the above clip of Shoeless Joe Jackson? Maybe that's why he turned to betting. No one in the background is even watching him take batting practice! They're all turned the other way facing up into the stands! The ole black and white retro clips are great Quincy. Appreciate you sharing. Many of them are very revealing, indeed. The swing has come a "long" way, from then till now! That's for sure! peace shep
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Re: The Count, What pitch do they throw
Well GBM, I can’t fault your logic, but I will say this. In GENERAL , coaches call pitches now-a-days, and in GENERAL , you won’t see many of them having a pitcher throw an OS breaking ball 3-0. That doesn’t mean it WON’T happen because there are so many situations, to say something that definitive would show real stupidity. But typically, unless it’s a very dangerous hitter and the situation could cost the game if he clubs one, the GENERAL idea is to not walk the batter. The 1st step in...
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Re: Timing for Corners
Our youngest is a corner guy. Was recruited for his bat. Bottom line is, if you hit you play. Corners are traditionally power hitters. Son was recruited as a soph. Highest level of interest was spring his senior year. He had 4-5 schools interested. Son is now playing both corners at D1. Have your son keep doing what he his doing. It sounds like he can play any where in the infield which is of great value. But he will need to hit! Lefty
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Re: Make your bet - "The Cooler"
PG, Watch "The Cooler" closely. If he gets his hits in the playoffs - they will come when the Yankees have either already put the other team away - or are down by a boatload. I am betting on a sub .200 playoff for "The Cooler". And a big 0 in the tight games. We shall see.
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Re: Online poker
I've noticed that there hasn't been alot of responses to this, and I didnt want to keep Mythreesons hangin' out there on a limb,..so decided to throw my two cents in, for what it's worth. I live across the river from some very successful casinos. The other part of this story is that I am in banking. So ya put those two scenarios together and whatta ya got? Unfortunately, you get the opportunity to see many ( too many IMO ) full grown adults, and even some public pillars of the community, who...
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Re: eligability
We were playing a 14U tournament and we were in the finals against a team (they though they were the #1 team in the area) that we had beaten in a doubleheader the weekend before, after the game several of the kids that we did not see the previous weekend got into their cars and drove away....we just laughed. If it is just a fall ball pickup game, I have never been concerned with rosters and changes, but there is another funny story where we played "friendly" game with another team. We were...
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Re: Shoulder load....
So, your saying that the shoulders are just along for the ride. Interesting. The hands do all of the work and the shoulders do nothing. I wonder what we'd see if they hit without shirts. I'm betting we'd see a lot more than you think in that shoulder region. Per the pitching and scapula loading, I've talked to several college coaches at any number of levels. I'd bet that more of them use scapula loading drills for both their catchers and pitchers than don't. Of course, if we buy into the...
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Re: See ya' George
Just a different view. I think this is exactly the result the Yankees wanted. They made a very generous financial offer. However, they tied it to one year and I am betting knew Joe would not accept that. Firing Torre was going to appear greatly wrong. This way, Joe is the one who walked away and now they, according to what I have read, aggressively pursue LaRussa. LaRussa, by some reports is quite interested.
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Re: Teaching - See The Ball Correctly
BlueDog, I didn’t start this thread as a who’s right or wrong thing. I’m just glad we are discussing it. Because when you combine the right swing with the right vision and the right mind you have something very special. I understand that there can be varying opinions on what is “right”! I’ll respect your opinions if you respect mine! In fact, I’ll respect your opinions no matter what. If more people get involved in this discussion, we might actually all learn something. Regarding speed of...
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Re: Way to go Boston!!
Butt it is such a dry cold! Seat warmers, too? John Denver singing Rocky Mountain High?? We'll leave the Coors to the locals! Brewed from a crystal spring? We love that Dirty Water! Rockies had to cancel practice because of snow! It should be some great baseball, all around, if they can find the ball in the snow. The Rockies have all that rest. Boston has all that adrenaline. If I were a betting person, I wouldn't bet. Go Sox!
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Re: Manny Ramirez
Maybe I should have more accurately said "I've called a socially insensitive clod before."
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Re: Manny Ramirez
Actually, I don't have anything to add. Dad's behaving himself. I just really wanted to...um...nest.
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Re: Manny Ramirez
I wonder how many nests it would take before t h e m i d d l e l o o k e d l i k e t h i s ?
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Re: Torso Turn
StarDad, You have every right to coach your son however you want. But you should understand that every good hitting instructor will disagree with some of your theories. I'm still interested in how you came up with your ideas. Did you have a career as a player or coach? Nothing wrong if you didn't play or coach, but why not look up someone who is a proven good hitting instructor who you can trust and talk to him about hitting or better yet let him work with your son? It might help your son...
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Re: Hit and Run
Good topic...I manage in the Tiger organization and when I put on the hit and run sign, I don't want my hitters to be thinking about anything but swinging. I want them to take a solid aggressive swing at the ball. Gentlemen, it is too hard to try and hit the ball here or there. It is hard enough to make solid contact at times. When I am putting on the sign, I am betting the pitcher is going to throw a fastball, and I don't want my hitter to give his at bat away. If I did, I would have him...
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Re: Hit and Run
Hmmmmm! So, Coaches do decide how a hitter approaches certain game situations, huh? Just as I expected!
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Re: Large Recruiting Classes
. And that 25 does not include any unexpected, or recruited walk on JC transfers...or recruited walk on frosh... The irony is that this is almost exactly my scenario from earlier in the thread.... I'd be willing to bet that a number of these recruits are simply and perhaps blindly betting on their talent to beat the numbers game and the odds... At one level it is straight up pure competition, may the best man win... On the other hand...one can only hope that all these players fully...
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Re: What separates players who are drafted?
great post by infield dad. and to add to it .most kids have the dream of getting drafted. that can be a great goal, with college bball being a step to reaching that goal. but what to do after they get drafted? that is something you can both explore.and get a ton of info right here,you've been given some already. while maybe 10% of the kids drafted have a nice payday,most don't. and it can be a struggle,i'm betting none would give it up without a fight. it's great to have that dream but take...
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Re: Stepping back into baseball - Schedules please
OP - I'm betting that your game on 3/4 isn't going to be at 7:30 pm
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Re: Roger Clemens
CPLZ, We have a bet, how about a beer if we ever cross paths? Wait a minute... Is that betting on baseball? I don’t understand why people would think there would already be law suits filed. It takes awhile to prepare one and this thing just came out the other day. I’m still not clear about the players being notified ahead of time that they were actually on the list. Not saying it isn’t true, but I can’t find that anywhere. Based on the way certain players named have reacted, I’m guessing...
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Re: Roger Clemens
From your reponse, it's obvious I haven't done a good job of directing that post. It was intended to defend all people who tell the truth, be they whistleblowers, do gooders, drug dealers, or people of high character acting justly. Regardless of their intent or background, telling the truth, regardless of circumstance, does not make them "rats". The only people that use that term are those that think that lying is justifiable. Nope, that makes it betting on lawyers, legal in all 50 states...
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Re: Roger Clemens
The notifications have been acknowedged and well documented in the media by those notified.
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Re: Pete Rose vs. Bonds/Clemmons
I am going to say yes to Bonds and Clemons for the Hall of Fame UNTIL there is definate proof and something done by MLB to punish them for their actions. After this is proven - kick them out or don't vote them in. As for Rose - keep him out because he violated the integrity of the game by betting. The rules are posted and there have been others banned from this. Also, his admission is pretty shady as well. He admitted in a book that he profited from. He knew by admitting his guilt that would...
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Re: BBCOR Bats for High School
Yep...that is what the initial results/reports seem to indicate. I say this without having actually picked one up, so take it FWIW... even if the new bats are a lot like wood as far as exit speeds/velocity when striking a ball, I would be shocked if they still do not utilize a larger barrel (and subsequent "sweet spot") on the bat compared to a wood counterpart. From everything I've researched and read (and I may have indeed missed something), they are not changing the diameter of the...