Tagged With "High Point University"
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2011 player looking for fall showcase team
I am a 2011 grad in Chapel Hill looking for a fall NC or SC showcase team. I play 2B. I hit .526 as a freshman varsity player at Durham Academy. I am currently at IMG in Florida playing in the Baseball Academy Summer League. At the halfway point of...
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Rx for college
Just wanted to post about a vaccine available for bacterial meningitis. We lost a senior this year to the disease. The quickness of it was frightening. We were told that the UofA and ASU require all incoming freshmen to have the...
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High Point University
I know it is in the Big South Conference. Does anyone know about the team, the coaches and the academics? Thanks!
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draft, the business side of baseball, including the dark side
from a big fan of the sport - first my congrats to all those players selected as that certainly is an accomplishment - even if your position slipped for some reason the best of luck to those who come to terms and begin their pro career as well as...
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Many Thoughts
Warning .... This Is Very Long!Okay guys and gals .... I promised a bit more and here it is. It has always seemed that in the past when I have tried to thank you folks for all that you have done and for what the site has become it gets all turned...
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batting practice no -no s
Went to first varsity BP session yesterday to help.....They started taking BP with no stated objective. Every batter came up and pulled every conceivable pitch location. Our two best lefties began rolling over the top on all inside pitches in a...
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Mamas don't let your pitchers grow up to go to the Stanford Camp
Let me start by telling you that for position players the Stanford camp is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The camp starts with registration beginning at 10:00 am Wednesday morning. The kids check their paperwork and they get weighed, get their...
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Showcases for JC players
Are there any showcases etc for Junior College players or is their exposure limited to games and word of mouth at this point?
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Dallas Tigers looking
I am in search of some pitching for my 17U Dallas Tigers team for this summer. At this point I am looking for guys that will primarily pitch, but could get some position time as well. Please contact me via PM if you are interested or know of some that...
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2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season HS All Americans
First TeamPitchersSteven Rice, LHP, Crawsfordsville H.S., INCorey Littrell, LHP, Trinity H.S., Louisville, KYPhillip Pfeifer, LHP, Farragut H.S., Knoxville, TNThomas Dorminy, LHP, Alonso H.S., Tampa, FLJesus Vasquez, P, James Monroe Campus, Bronx,...
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Multiple Sports Or Not (times have changed)
I am a big fan of kids playing multiple sports. I believe it makes them better athletes in the long run. My son happens to play basketball and baseball. Although I have been watching a young man in our hometown since he played in our local LL all the...
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Suggestions for Freshman to make Varsity
I would like for any of you to offer your opinions and suggestions for my son to help him make his varsity team. Background- son will be 16 in April and was held back prior to kindergartern (as was his older sister) to be better prepared for...
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How Important is the Pitcher as a Hitter?
Ok, we all know if a pitcher can hit it is an added bonus to a lineup...an asset to the coach and the team. However, this is my observation...During youth baseball on up through the lower levels of high school ball (Freshman), often the better...
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If height and weight don't matter, then why?
I did not want to take another discussion further off topic, but I must respectfully disagree with several of the statements."It really was fairly unimportant." - That not even close to being true... If it was, why list it at all. Sure if you are a...
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Pitch Counts???
How many pitches should a kid be expected to throw at this point in the season? JV / Varsity level
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Catcher's Long Toss
As the season approaches and it gets warmer I was wondering when a catcher long tosses is there any difference between that and an outfields long toss? 1) When you transfer do you bring the ball back like a pitcher, to work the whole shoulder, or like...
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85 MPH Lefty without a school?
Ive followed this site and message board for a couple years and have found the information very helpful. I have referenced the recruiting guideline table many times and we followed the recommmendations closely in my sons pursuit to continue his...
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HS Tryout Sabotage
Hi All –First of all thanks to everyone for their advice regarding my kid and his decisions regarding HS tryouts. Right now things appear to be going well. Ran into a “situation” and I think my kid did well, but Im hoping it...
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JUCO redshirt rules
NJCAA DI school. Can someone point me towards red shirt rules? I've searched everywhere but can find nothing. Is there a certain number of contests a kid can compete in? Does 1 inning constitute a season?When is it declared?Any help would be ...
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Tryout Tips
Hello HS Baseball Web Community,This is my first post here, but I plan on becoming a regular dropping in to give advice and talk about the game I love.My name is Ricky Caputo, my story is... I was a mediocre little leaguer, turned into a decent HS...
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DH Question
Quick question- High school rules, we are using a DH for our catcher. If our catcher hits at any point, we lose the DH. But, my question is can the DH re-enter the game (I know he would have to play the field)? Does it change anything if our starting...
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Passing a preceding runner
I do not know who goes to other sites to read posts. And, I do not expect other users on this site to have to go to other sites for information if it can be brought to you.This discussion has been going on in other forums. Here is the OP which started...
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Brooke Point 3 Forest Park 2
Brooke Point wins it's season opener by defeating visiting Forest Park 3-2.Starting Pitcher Evan Houde (Sr) scattered 4 hits and 1 run over 5 innings to pick up the win.Chris Denno (Jr) came on in the 6th and picked up the save.Offense was led by...
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Whewww...2010 son makes a decision
Well, after many years of hard work, sweat, tears....2010 made his decision about where to go to school. He made the call to the HC of a Phx area CC who, according to 2010, could not say "outstanding" enough times! I would have loved to taken 2010's...
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Tough luck pitcher?
Situation,Starter goes 3 1/3reliever goes 4 2/3closer goes 1Starter leaves game losingreliever pitches to the 9th inning. His team takes the lead by 2 in the top of the ninth. Reliever walks to the mound in bottom of ninth takes his warm ups and the...
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Early velocity gain or just regaining velocity- the confusion over increase
Watched my son pitch last weekend and taped some of it. The one thing I noted was that his velocity was dramatically increased from a winter ball camp he went to last year. So, I went back a little further- back to last fall and looked at some tape...
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Congrats!
With all the focus we have had on the season and players committing, i just want to point out that most VA schools have now released admission decisions and i want to say congratulations to all those seniors out there not pursing college ball on...
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milb blog from a parents perspective
Couple of things.Bear, you need to get your info straight and you need to be a bit more honest in your posting. First, you have NOT ignored some of my posts, some of your retort has been nasty, including some nasty pm's. Also the way you address moms...
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Baseball Workouts
After my senior season i will be graduating and attending an instate university. At this point im trying to walk on to the college team but things could change depends on how my senior season goes. So this summer i will be training and working as hard...
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Orlando Scorpions Announce Summer 2010 Prospect Camp
The Orlando Scorpions, in conjunction with The Next Level Baseball, are proud to announce tryout dates for the upcoming Summer 2010 season. In an effort to add significant value to the tryout experience, we have decided to hold the tryouts in a camp...
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Just passing it on.
I received this today from a friend:Grandpa, some ninety years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands.When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I...
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What showcase to attend
Trying to plan for this year. Son has already been to a regional PG showcase. Is there a progression as to what showcase to do next? Are some showcases higher profile than others and would they be invite only? Is it worthwhile to do more than one or...
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This Year
Like so many of our HSBBWEB families - both of our young men are home - and even though our food budget is now a nightmare LOL - it has really been an eye opener.Just my own reflections - but this year is more different than any before when it comes...
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When to notify coaches of health issues during recruiting
This is my first post after months of reading all the great post. This is my second son to go through the recruiting process. Thanks for all the advice you all have given about this process it helped us a lot.My second son is now starting this process...
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Advisor or not?
Are advisors allowed to talk with MLB clubs regarding players prior to the draft? What I really am searching for is there an advantage to having an advisor for exposure purposes? I know we all say if he is playing and is good enough, he will get seen,...
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2010 College Commits (Texas HS players)
Found this list on PG CrossChecker ...PG Crosscheckerthese are the players from Texas ... (there is a complete list on the website)Player/HS/St/Pos/College CommitAlex Silver Bellaire TX SS Texas Andrew Blum Plano West TX RHP Andrew Mitchell Stratford...
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Difference between a Tear and Partial Labrum Tear
What’s the difference between a partial labrum tear and a full labrum tear in the shoulder? My 13 year old went to the ortho today and we were told he had a partial tear of the thick tissue. After speaking to the PT later, he agreed that it was...
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Carolinas Baseball Center Collegiate Coaches Instructional Camp
Carolinas Baseball CenterpresentsThe 3rd AnnualCBC Collegiate CoachesInstructional Skills CampNo other winter camp in the Carolinas puts you in front of so many of the regions top College Coaches and MLB Scouts. Three Consecutive SundaysJanuary 10th,...
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Recruitment for Kids of a Military Parent
First, how did you deal with your son moving around every 4 to 5 years and having to prove himself at each new location? This is a constant issue with military kids. At the point that you’ve established yourself as one of the better area...
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pitchers elbow height
when a pitcher is back in the "power position" (the high point) or the position their arm is at before the forward throwing motion begins... should the pitchers elbow be above or below their shoulder for maximum efficiency and velocity?
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Response to the preliminary review of 3P Sports
The team at 3P Sports appreciates the feedback everyone has provided about our program. Feedback from members, players, parents and coaches is very valuable to us and we use this feedback to continuously improve our programs.We would like to respond...
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Point Loma Nazarene
Can anyone tell me about this school? I know they're a high quality NAIA baseball school. Looking for more information regarding quality of academics, campus life, etc.
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Jupiter? East Cobb? Help!
I don't know where to post this request. So I am making one up. I hope the Old Timers don't spank me for somthing I may or may not have done right or wrong. But I am sure I will get, and hope to get their help! Here it goes. My son has been ranked in...
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Got a submarine guy
Hello Guys,Got a Sub pitcher who CANNOT throw overhand. He throws sub from every position. He's only a sophomore. Throws mid 70's. Been working on a change. I'm wonder is there any breaking balls that you know about that would be safe/easy to work...
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Pitching Coach Question
I was wondering what some people would consider an appropriate age to employ the services of a pitching coach. My son, who is 12, has been a pitching since he was 9. He attended a local camp around here, which consisted of 5 1 hr group sessions. To...
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Early LOI signing for JUCO
Junior received an early JUCO commitment letter with a small offer. He likes the program and opportunity but, based on the small offer, would like to wait until the season gets going good to make his decision. Is this generally frowned upon? Do most...
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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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Grabbing
ygpbb321quote:“Coach O or anyone else who has an idea””I recently have two different kids that are throwing the baseball from their ear”This mechanical condition, we call “grabbing” is caused from improper pendulum...
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Old Timers, Please Weigh In!
I need your advice!!!! And I'm probably not the only parent in this situation, so I dare say "we" need your advice!The situation is this: My son has played baseball since he was 4 (he has a June 1 birthdate) and select ball since he was 8. He's a...
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Watching a College Game ?
This is another item of contention that I have addressed with the parents of my players. Most high school families are striving for their sons to move on to play college baseball. Many of them have no idea what the level of talent is at most...