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may not make the grade
Freshman son on scholly at a D-1 may not qualify academically with a GPA below 2.0 this fall. If this worse case scenario happens what are his options? Would this mean that he is not eligible for the Spring 2013 season anywhere? Could he transfer to a...
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Houston Thunder Baseball 2012 14U Baseball Tryouts in January
Jesse Espinoza 832 896 9511www.HoustonThunderBaseball.netjbaseballislife@yahoo.com Houston Thunder Baseball is looking for a couple of competitive ballplayers to round out our 14u Elite/Premiere team this 2012 spring. We are acollege prep organization...
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Rutgers Summer Camp
Has anyone gone to the one week camp that is at Rutgers? My boy is graduating 8th grade and is hoping to make the JV team his freshman year.I know Fred Hill has a good rep, but how about his camp? $250 for 4 days...
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Why Oh Why.....
I have been coming to this site for a few years now. I have learned many new ideas and techniques that have helped me better serve my players as their coach. The one thing that evades my mind is why are their so many on here that think their way is...
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Pop time
Does anybody know what would be considered excellent pop times for catchers at different ages?For instance, what is a good and an average pop time in high school, college and pro? I've seen some of the HS and college top prospects at 2.0 seconds, with...
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Youth baseball age cutoff moves
-Reprint: Author Allan Simpson, Baseball America, Feb.'05 Issue #0504 -(got it today) USA Baseball has enacted a change in the age cutoff date for youth organizations that could have far-reaching ramifications for the game, possibly even affecting the...
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Just Venting Over My Grumpy Child
My youngest came home madder than a wet hen last night!My son is Junior and is on varsity for the first time this year (although he may play some JV as our numbers in the younger guys are pretty slim).The players get to choose their uniform numbers...
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Tulsa Obrien park showcase
THE 4TH ANNUAL 2008 OBRIEN PARK / SOONER COLLEGIATE LEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL "SENIOR" SHOWCASE - SATURDAY, NOV. 1st (date corrected), 9:00 A.M - CHECK IN AT 8:00 A.M.- REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT..........SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. It's time!! This is a...
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Player Ratings
My son was evaluated using the "Major Collegiate Scale".What does it all mean?If he is a 16 year old soph. and receives a grade of 5 (ave.) in a catagory (say running), he must be compared to someone at some level. Whom? Are they grading him based on...
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inspiration
Looking for encouragement from any websters who have been there before. The ninth grade season is half over and my son is disappointed and frustrated over lack of enough playing time. Can any who have gone through this before relate any of their...
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UT ARLINGTON SIGNS DARIN THOMAS TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
Thomas signs extension to remain head coach through 2010-2011 seasonJuly 22, 2008ARLINGTON, Texas - The University of Texas at Arlington and head baseball coach Darin Thomas have agreed on a contract extension that will keep Thomas with the Mavericks...
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Legion Age Limit???
Hi everyone,I share this account with my brother's family and then my family as well. So some of the posts may vary in age and question topic.Any way, My son is going into the 8th grade in Sept, plays on a top travel team in MA, and plays for his...
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Is he out and is it foul?
This happened to me the other day:I am the UIC this is a 9th grade HS game under NFHS rules.SITUATION 1: R1, R3, no outs. Batter line drives to 3rd and hits the runner who is standing on the bag making no attempt to run. I called it a dead ball, rang...
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Legion Ball Age Limits
Hi everyone,I share this account with my brother's family and then my family as well. So some of the posts may vary in age and question topic.Any way, My son is going into the 8th grade in Sept, plays on a top travel team in MA, and plays for his...
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Age to Start Showcases
We have a very talented player finishing his Freshman year. He obviously is still growing in height and will probably add speed to his arm. Yet, he still dominates in his small high school league. Should he attend a showcase? Or, should he wait...
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One Family's Plan
I know so many of you have been down this road, and most of you probably know by now that my job has us in Korea and that my son will graduate from Seoul American HS; not the greatest situation, but we'll work with what we have.The challenge for us is...
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Son will be going to a brand new HS
I am in a total quandry about the future scholarship opportunities of my son, I could realy use the advise of some BTDT parents! Please bear with me as I give you some background.Our soon to be 8th grader will be going to an established HS for his...
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Question I couldn't answer
My son will be entering High School next year (9th grade) and loves playing catcher and 3B. Based on what he has seen he expects to be asked to pitch. He throws hard, decent movement and has some good off speed. The problem is he doesnt really like to...
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San Gabriel Valley Arsenal Tryouts
The SGV Arsenal will be holding tryouts for the 2010 summer season on Sunday January31st and Feb. 6th. Tryouts will be for each grade level team. We have teams for the class of 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Selected players are placed on the teams by...
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Coaches, players and parents
She realized he probably wouldn’t be able to hear her.Still, as Tywanna Patterson watched her son, Patrick, get lambasted by former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie during a game at Rupp Arena last season, the outspoken mother felt...
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Roster decision (need help)
Hello colleagues, like many of you, I have spent the better part of the last few weeks jotting down potential lineups and predicting who will "make the team".An interesting issue has arised. I have a senior catcher who is a 4 year varsity player and...
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Throw Until You're Tired?
Okay, I'm gathering opinions here from experienced HS age parents and coaches. We've not much of a pre-season workout program here at the HS ages, nothing other than what I as a parent organize when our snow country school has gym time...
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Evaluating GPA, high school reputation
Do colleges, and/or coaches, evaluate GPA and high school reputation when considering students for an athletic scholarship? My 2011 sons attend a high school that is routinely ranked as one of the top 100 public high schools in the nation by Newsweek...
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Who would you grade as being more projectible?
a 6'5" 200 lb guy that throws a wild 93 will be given the opportunity to go beyond his current results at a much higher level than a a 5'10" guy throwing a well honed 87.
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To Cut, Or Not To Cut.....?
A situation I'm pondering:4-year Catholic high school. Am notified by our AD that the mom of one of our potential Freshman players called to see what paperwork she needed to do because her son would be transferring to a rival Catholic school. He isn't...
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Combat B3
Anyone have first hand experience with the new Combat B3 and would like to comment on it?How does it compare to the B1 or B2?Any reason why their newest model is cheaper than the previous models,is it due to lower grade materials.
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Junior College vs. PG
This may be a dumb question, just trying to figure out the college baseball process.My son is a very young sophomore in HS. He has a September birthday. He pitches and plays infield. he is a big kid, 6'2" 175 and still growing. He plays on the Varsity...
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What age is too young for showcase & camps?
Pitcher/ catcher. Fastball 82, pop time as a catcher at 127 ft is consistently under 2.0 (best time is 1.80). Player is looking for better challenge than travel & middle school ball. 5-10 155 lbs. Good bat, hits 320 ft. to 360ft. Good line shots & power. Put him out there or let him develope? Dad wants to be patient, kid is ready to go. Whats your opinion. Player is 14, 8th grade, will be 15 this summer. Pop time and radar gun was done by AD.
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Rollercoaster of Emotion...
Yesterday was the final day of cuts for my son's middle school baseball team. The coach only takes 7th and 8th graders..mainly 8th. He is in 7th grade. Throughout the week I was wondering how the coach was going to pick these kids. I have coached most...
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Learning Disabilities
In light of the recent criticism leveled at some Florida State colleges for admitting and assisting students with learning disabilities, I thought this could be a topic for this knowledgeable crew to address. I searched the topic of learning...
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Wichita Sluggers High School Showcase
8th AnnualHigh School ShowcaseDate: January 16th Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $50.00Aspects Covered Pitching Bullpens, Radar Gun (25-30 pitches) Hitting Live Arm Cages (30 -40 swings) Defense Ground Balls, Double Plays, Arm Strength. (Lots of...
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15U South Chester Express Tryouts
Sunday 7/31 2pm Sunday 8/7 2pm Location: Colonial Heights High School.After the roster is set, practice will begin in August. This may include a three way or double header or two during August. Tournament play will begin September and continue into...
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Update on son's progress and willing to take any advice
Advice on how much we should throw, should not throw, how many innings should we pitch total in a season, number of pitcher per game, recovery aids, performance supplements,work-outs specifically for pitchers? etc...We are now starting our 8th grade...
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Good sign?
So son is at his 2nd D1 camp this weekend (over 160 kids) and within his group of 15 players the HC came over and chatted with him and only one other player after their hitting. I asked and he said the coach was asking his name, school, HS coach and...
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Jr High Sports
I post this for Jr High baseball parents for information only...Last night, my daughter played her last softball game (8th grade) for our Jr. High. My son had played for her coach in 7th grade baseball. He's a good guy, he works hard and knows his...
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JC Catcher
First, I do apologize for putting this here - but when I tried to put my son's info on the JUCO players it wouldn't let me. Julie - please pm me if there is a way for me to move this.My son, Chris Kuber is a soph catcher at Fresno City College,...
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No Senior Year
Saw this today. There has been a few posts about college eliminating baseball programs. Wonder what this would do to college recruiting for high school athletes in the State of Utah?"There was a story in the Los Angeles Times the other day about how...
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Have i lost my mind?
My son is a student at our middle school (8th grade). We have always anticipated our kids going to our town high school. Our town high school has a very good academic reputation. However, I notice that a larger number of kids that are going on to play...
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Top 15 College Baseball Recruiting Questions (Pitchers' Parents)
If you have questions about your pitcher, you're going to love this... Recently I opened a discussion from parents about their sons' (pitchers) concerning the college baseball recruiting process... Here is the Q/A, enjoy! 1. At what point does it make sense to contact a college? Velocity? Grade? Size? etc. I wouldn't waste your time early in the process unless you have a burning desire to attend a specific school, UNLESS you have desirable velocity in the range of 85 +. Obviously, lefties...
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15 year old
Hello, my son is 15 going into the 10th grade. last season he started on the varsity team. his fast ball is 85 consistent 83 is that good for a 6'1" 140 pound kid?. he is a pitcher only how many pitcher only kids get a d1 scholarship?. if any scout...
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Highland Park Travel Baseball Coach Positions Available
Travel Baseball Coach Position Baseball coaches are needed for the Park District of Highland Park's baseball program(Grades 3-8). He/she will develop and implement weekly practice plans, teach baseball fundamentals and develop and implement strategy to various grade levels. The candidate must effectively communicate with the Park District, parents and players in a positive and effective manner. Games and practices are are on weekends and the evening(10-15 hours per week). Qualifications:...
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LHP in an unusual recruiting position. Advice needed!!
Hi, I recently graduated from high school and am going to a D1 school with a mid-major baseball program. As of right now, I am not on the baseball team, and I have a pretty unusual route that I traveled to even be inquiring about getting on the team....