Tagged With "Rock Solid Baseball"
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incoming freshman position player concerns
My team has 8 freshman position players with 6 on scholarship (2 with 25%, 1 from FL (25% but big money and 2 SS in state with at least 60% on their NLI( 1 was drafted but decided on school) the other 3 are walk ons. Also the coaches brought in 2 JC...
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14U WWBA looking for two players
Our 14U team, has had a couple of injuries over the last month. We're looking for 2 solid players to guest play when we go to WWBA. Tournament date is 7/18-7/23. Positions needed: catcher/utility player, and a quality OF/Pitcher. Interested players,...
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No solid offers yet
Almost ready to hit the panic button. My son has really busted it and worked hard for this and I can see him being crushed if he gets no offers. He has people telling him not to worry its going to happen but nothing has yet. He is a 2015 grad and has...
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How should 2015 conduct himself at College camp
2015 has not received any phone calls or offers yet. He has been to Area Code tryout, All Star Stanford Camp, PG Nat'l Academic Showcase this summer plus Prospectwire tournaments. Has PG rating of 8. Has been told solid infielder SS/3B 7.0 60y plus...
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Hustle, Attitude, and Success
Several years ago now, I wrote this post in response to a player's question and dilemma that he was facing with his team. Many of you probably remember this post, but I share it again tonight because I really believe it's important for us all... I want you to pay special attention to the bolded paragraph at the bottom. And for you players, I really want you to think about this... I wrote this post in 2008 after I graduated from high school in 2007. Last week I was working at a minor league...
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Desperate Times / Desperate Measures
Here is the scenario: 2015 had very good HS season - Some solid recognition - Team advanced deep into playoffs limiting early summer exposure - injured early in summer missed 2 key events - all star game - area code tryouts - has played well since...
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The process
Have been reading here, for several years. Young (16y/o) 2016 has been reading for @ 6months. Handles his baseball journey and business, for the most part.The legal stuff he runs by us 1st. Replies to colleges, we have discussed before he hits send,...
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EvoCanes in BA Top Prospect Lists
I was flipping through Baseball America and saw several players with VA ties but I was really excited to see Poquoson HS product, Chad Pinder. Having seen Chad in a Va Tech uniform in college and a Canes uni during his HS summers, it's great to...
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Division 3
Topic may be slightly vague but I'm looking for help identifying some high academic D3 schools on the East coast. I've heard of Bates and Bowdoin and have already contacted those coaches but I know very little about their baseball programs....
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Texas Select Holding Tryouts!!
Texas Select Baseball is a professionally coached organization. Tryouts for ages 14-18U are taking place at this time. We have a solid core of players returning and will need to fill a few more spots. The next tryout date is set for...
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Texas Select 14U Tryouts
Professionally coached 14U Texas Select Baseball team is in need of few solid players for the Spring/Early Summer season. This is a tournament only team, we have our own practice field located in Sunnyvale (just East of Dallas). ...
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4A Conference 22 talk
Happy New Year everyone! I guess it's time for some pre season discussions and possible predictions Conference 22 appears to be very wide open this year. Eastern View - 2014 champs last year. They will be very good...
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High Academic D3 Player Profiles
I thought the link below might be of interest to some folks here who have potential high academic D3 players living under their roofs. After Soylent Green mentioned in the "nicest college yards" thread that Grinnell College in Iowa had...
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Recruits who need the most Help
This site is a remarkable resource for top HS players looking for direction with their recruiting efforts. Great advice on timelines, choosing schools, showcases, camps, deciphering offers, athletic and academic scholarship info, official visit advice, communication with coaches and on and on. But I often wonder if there isn't a bit of disconnect here with the majority of kids who are capable of filling the “bottom half” of college rosters. Sometimes we talk about there being a place for...
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Perfect Game Rankings
My son recently competed with his team at one of the biggest PG events in Sept, winning the National Championship in AZ. As a 2016 graduating pitcher he was ranked very high on the All Tourney team and we have seen an increase in quality D1 recruiting...
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Where does this story end?
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Post Grad Prep School with baseball
I am looking for a list of good post grad prep/high school with a solid baseball program. Does anyone have such a list? Priorities are academics, structure and baseball.
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VA Top Performers at PG Jr National (2016's)
Game Notes Garrett Stallings (2016, RHP, Cheseapeake, VA) worked around the strike zone consistently, sitting at 84-87 and topping at 88 mph. He also mixed a 77 mph curveball that he located well. He tossed three innings of scoreless, hitless baseball...
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Should You Call a Coach Multiple Times
First, I would like to say that I don't have all the answers in recruiting, and it has been quite a process working our way through it. This week we encountered something that I found a bit odd. The Recruiting Coordinator of a solid...
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Transition from HS to College
Hello Everyone: I've posted some other topics ever the last couple of years about a kid who has never played an inning of Varsity baseball. I'm happy to say after a solid work ethic and hard work for last 3 years he has two solid offers...
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What do the Stanford camp numbers mean in terms of college interest
Hi folks. My son is a RHP and he attended the Stanford Futures camp this summer as a rising junior. (He loved it, by the way, and will return). I know many of your son's have attended camps there as well through the years. I am trying to be realistic...
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Gators Baseball 17U-Cervantez
Still have one open roster spot for a solid catcher/utility player. Great opportunity, for someone not playing, or unhappy with their current situation. We still have nine weeks left, and over 40+ games. For more information, contact: Jamey Reagan...
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Fun right?
So far in my high school career Ive had "good" success. I went undefeated as a freshmen pitcher and put up solid #'s at the plate. I had a pretty good summer as well and pitched against some good competiton which helped me improve alot. I worked hard...
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16U or 18U Central to N. Florida Summer Team
Does anyone know of a team for an excellent 16 year old looking for a spot on a team this summer and fall? A solid infielder or outfielder. He is also very good off speed pitcher.
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NC coach taking team to Italy --- players needed!
This is Coach Knight. Haven't been on here in a while but I used to post quite a bit.I recently retired after 13 years as a high school head coach....but I will be working in conjunction with America's Team and ACIS travel and taking a team to Italy...
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Trip to Italy -- need players!
This is Coach Knight. Haven't been on here in a while but I used to post quite a bit.I recently retired after 13 years as a high school head coach....but I will be working in conjunction with America's Team and ACIS travel and taking a team to Italy...
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Trip to Italy --- need varsity level players!
This is Coach Knight. Haven't been on here in a while but I used to post quite a bit.I recently retired after 13 years as a high school head coach....but I will be working in conjunction with America's Team and ACIS travel and taking a team to Italy...
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Trip to Italy - players wanted
This is Coach Knight. Haven't been on here in a while but I used to post quite a bit.I recently retired after 13 years as a high school head coach....but I will be working in conjunction with America's Team and ACIS travel and taking a team to Italy...
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TAKING A HIGH SCHOOL TEAM TO ITALY....NEED PLAYERS!
This is Coach Knight. Haven't been on here in a while but I used to post quite a bit. I recently retired after 13 years as a high school head coach....but I will be working in conjunction with America's Team and ACIS travel and taking a team to Italy...
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Front palm down back palm up
Lately I've been in a slump getting maybe one hit a game or no hits at all. Coach says I'm grounding out because I'm too focused on throwing my hands at the ball that I'm not getting my front palm down and the back palm up. When I did this my back...
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Injury result?
When i was 13 i fouled a ball back into my eye and broke my right orbital socket. Before that point i was hitting great. Batted 3-4 and was consistant. Im 17 now and i have focused more on my pitching then hitting and i dont hit near as well. I...
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15U Allen Wranglers TRYOUTS
The 15U Allen Wranglers baseball club is holding tryouts for this Fall and upcoming Summer '12 seasons on August 13 from 8:00 - 10:00am at the Gabe at Craig Ranch.This team has a proven history of success with a solid core of players and coaches. The...
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Keller vs. Lewisville
At Lewisville Thursday 7:00 PMAt Keller Friday 7:00 PMAt Lewisville Saturday 1:00 PM (If Needed)I have watched Lewisville play more than a handfull of times this spring and last fall. They are a very solid team, from 1-9.Keys to Lewisville will be...
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Coachin position available: PALM HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
Palm Harbor High School coaching position has just opened up. Please contact Bob Heintz(AD) at 727 669 1176. Don't wait, this is a good team and the previous coach is resigning to complete his masters and get married. Next year, you will have 3...
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High School Baseball Coaching Position Opening
PALM HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL FLContact Bob Heintz, 727-669-1176.Urgent need for a solid baseball man with good practice organization, game instincts and discipline. SIX returning starters(3 seniors, 1 junior, 2 sophomores), each of whom hit over .300 last...
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High School Baseball Coaching Position OPEN
PALM HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL FLContact Bob Heintz, 727-669-1176.Urgent need for a solid baseball man with good practice organization, game instincts and discipline. SIX returning starters(3 seniors, 1 junior, 2 sophomores), each of whom hit over .300 last...
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Drop and Drive pitcher
Recently, my dad has told me that I model my pitching approach much like Tom Seaver, who is the authentic creator of the 'drop and drive' motion. Would my style of pitching make scouts veer away from me or draw me in even more? If it helps I am about...
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High School Coaching position available Tampa bay FL
PALM HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL FLContact Bob Heintz, 727-669-1176.Urgent need for a solid baseball man with good practice organization, game instincts and discipline. SIX returning starters(3 seniors, 1 junior, 2 sophomores), each of whom hit over .300 last...
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This is why we coach youth baseball
I am sure many of you who have coached youth baseball have had this experience. Last night was my first and wanted to share.Last night I went to watch a player I had coached a few years back play in a fall game for his college team. I had coached this...
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How many Good Hitting Kids become Good High School Players?
My friend's son is a pretty good hitting kid. I had told my friend that many great Little Leaguers don't become high school players, especially pitchers, because while they were giants back then other kids would outgrow them later. He asked what about...
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Article on the 5 Twin City (Bloomington-Normal) teams
Sorry, it's pretty long.ROSTERS FILLED WITH EXPERIENCED STARS - by Randy Kindred, Bloomington Pantagraph Intercity high school baseball teams combined for a 101-68 record last year, with four of the five schools finishing above .500. It appears they...
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Panthers (new heights)
New heightsBy TRAE THOMPSONSTAR-TELEGRAM STAFF -- It's hard to recognize the Colleyville Heritage baseball team.The team that finished 18-11 last season and below .500 in district has been radically transformed, both mentally and physically. The...
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Help needed!
I have enjoyed being a "lurker" and occassional "poster", but now I need some help. Smart Son is an '08 in his second season as the starting varsity catcher for a 5A Texas high school. we are not an elite, playoff level team, but the potential for the...
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Great Game Tonight!
Just have to tell someone. My oldest (Senior) came in to pitch when we were down 2 to 1. He pitched 2 solid innings. Then our middle(Junior) drove in the winning run! We won 4 to 2. So one gets the win and the other helped the win along! This has been...
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Northern Region Score- 3/31
On Friday, March 31: R H E LOBStone Bridge 12 9 6 4W.T. Woodson 7 8 2 4WP- Chris Dzurilla (1-1)LP- Blake GillespieSV- Tony Mazur (1) The Stone Bridge Bulldogs scored 4 runs in the fourth inning, capped by a Tony Mazur 3 run home run, to defeat Woodson...
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Jacksonville Pitching Instructors
Does anyone know any reputable pitching coaches in the Jacksonville area? My son is playing travel ball and pitching OK but lacks a solid motion and delivery. He is just relying on location and a decent changeup for now.thanks
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THE PROOF IS IN THE CALLS AND CONTACTS
This past week I spoke with a number of parents/players still trying to make "THE DECISION" First question I asked was simple "What do you have on your plate?"--- if the answer was Division I schools asking our son to walk on and a number of Division...
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Club Baseball and Division 3, Drexel, F&M
Hi there. I have been in the college application process for a little while now, and right now I have two schools that I think are my favorite options right now. However, there are some major things I have to consider when picking one, and I honestly...