Tagged With "Average Freshman"
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Stock Piling or Over Recruiting
In 2002 Bob Howdeshell did a great series of articles on Stock Piling which finished with a list of schools that were the "Prize Winners" for 2002. On a recent post on "actual performance" I read a stat that 50% of D1 freshman transfer to a different...
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Son made the travel squad (College)
My son is at a division II JUCO 5 hours away. He's one of 50 players on the fall team. They play a limited fall schedule (20 games). As a freshman he's seen very limited action - maybe a half dozen innings and 4 at-bats. Certainly a change from HS...
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Newsflash: Limom84 can be a normal person!
Welcome Bullwinkle has joined the chat. [Bullwinkle] Hello to anyone! limom84 has joined the chat. [limom84] hi [limom84] hello? any1 there [Bullwinkle] hello [limom84] r u a playa or parent [Bullwinkle] Dad [Bullwinkle] u? [limom84] Mom, silly [Bullwinkle] that is the big question... is it true? [limom84] what r u talking about [Bullwinkle] the styles of your writing [Bullwinkle] seems to change [limom84] of course, i'm a mom. i'm moody 2 [limom84] do u like the styles as u call them...
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NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE AT THE PLATE
I'm a varsity freshman, and bat third. My batting average was at .541 but lately I've been in a HUGE Slump. My average has dropped down to below .400. I know most people are saying "If your hitting over .300 then you're doing great," but not when I...
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NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE AT THE PLATE!!!!
I'm a varsity freshman, and bat third. My batting average was at .541 but lately I've been in a HUGE Slump. My average has dropped down to below .400. I know most people are saying "If your hitting over .300 then you're doing great," but not when I...
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How fasT?
Im a freshman pitcher from Nevada and i am left handed and 6'1 180 and have hit 85mph. How fast will i have to be throwing by the time im a senior to go in the 1st-5th rounds?
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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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Senior Night
Tuesday night I will say goodbye to 9 seniors. We are currently 18-3 11-0 in conference and ranked #4 in the State. So we will be going to the state playoffs. But every year I dread this night. Out of the 9 seniors we have this year 7 are four year...
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9-4A Teams
In my humble opinion, 9-4A will go 2-1 in this weekends playoffs.Mckinney North will have a tough time with Poteet but will prevail. I think Hebron will have an easy time with Paris. And I think Lake Dallas will be swept by Highland Park easily.I've...
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Jupiter tournament
I am looking for a team to play in the 18u tournament in October. I am 6' 168, catcher/utility/switch hitter. Pop 1.92, batting average for HS 500 this year. will travel to play with any team. HS won state as a freshman catcher. asrev@aol.com
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5 months post labrum surgery
My senior son had right labrum surgery 5/24/12. He had two tears. Three anchors were installed.This Wednesday he is being released to toss the ball lightly overhanded. In one more month, he will be released to start a program to try to get back to...
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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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Varsity or JV?
I am a high school freshman and I am starting shortstop and bat second on the freshman team. I am doing great in the field and pretty good at the plate. I was wondering whether the high school coaches only look at the performance of a previous year to...
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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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Cumberland University
Any honest info on this university would be appreciated. I noticed that almost all the players were from jucos. Almost no freshman. Is this school a powerhouse in the NAIA? Is it a showcase for the draft eligible?
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Hey you with the crystal ball..........
Just tell me now what's going to happen to my HS freshman son over the next few years, I can take it!!If you could receive an answer on this, would you want it? Or would it spoil the fun? I think whether or not my son ever plays college ball, I really...
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Freshman tournament
There is going to be a freshman tournament in my area for incoming sophmores in mid July. If you are interested please PM me. They had it last year and there were teams from 5 states there.
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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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Freshman roommate (player or non-player)
I didn't see this topic when I searched, so please point me to a strain if I have missed it.Many coaches during our search said they encourage players to room together as freshmen . . . support, understanding of the crazy schedule, accountability,...
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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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Freshman tournament
There will be a tournament for incoming sophmores in my area from July 15-17. Last year there were teams from 5 states there. Please PM me if you are interested.
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Congratulations to all!
This is the first chance I have had to really read the HSBBW. Congratulations to all who were drafted. This is a very exciting time for everyone and also quite a frustrating time. I understand and wish best of luck as your son's decide upon their...
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Fort Worth Cats' Tryout - Feb 6th
The Fort Worth Cats Summer 2010 Tryouts!www.fortworthcatsorgThe Fort Worth Cats Baseball Club will be holding tryouts for 2010 summer teams (Freshman-Seniors) on Saturday, February 6th, at 3:00pm at Western Hills HS in Fort Worth. Players just need to...
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HS tryouts/rain
What are some of the local High Schools alternative plans if fields are to wet for tryouts on Friday and Saturday. I realize most Varsity and JV teams are pretty much set but what about Freshman. Will that kid no one knows about get a fair shake if...
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Batting Average
My son is just starting High School Baseball as a freshman. He is a very good catcher, 3rd baseman and Short Stop and mainly plays catcher. I want to know, regardless of position....what is considered an outstanding batting average at the High School...
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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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Getting an education and playing proball -- doing both without sacrificing one
We are going through the family process of analyzing the various risks/rewards to turning pro directly out of high school. I guess I am asking for input from you’ll. Talk to me about the facets of this decision to go pro out of hs.We begin with...
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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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When to stop working out
My son is a HS Freshman. He has been working out 2-3 times per week at the HS gym and going for speed and agility 2x a week. He is primarily a pitcher. HS tryouts start Match 5.We are wondering if we should stop the workouts before the tryouts start....
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Fox Valley Area Freshman Team 2010
Fox Valley Freshman team for June-August 2010 looking for a few more players. 30+ games from end of freshman season to August. Reply to stormathletics@yahoo.com Include positions played Freshman season and 14U, and team 14U and school Freshman season.
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Yes... another eligibility question!
Hi,I am a student from Canada who played one season in a JUCO (06/07)... during summer ball after my freshman year I broke my leg, so I transfered back home in Canada.Right now, I am ready to go back to the states; and I am being recruited by some...
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Dallas Spikes 16U and 17U Summer Tryouts
The Dallas Spikes will be having a tryout this Sunday (February 7th) at 2pm at Mountain View College. All Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors are welcome to attend. www.DallasSpikes.comEmail- lharrington@dallasspikes.com
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Keep working hard - you never know what can happen
Thought I would post and interesting story about a pitcher who played in my son’s HS program a few years ago. He was one of the better kids on the team but certainly not a blue chip standout. He is a R/R was throwing 85ish as a Sr. He went to a...
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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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Rules for contacting coaches while enrolled in NAIA program?
I am currently a freshman at a NAIA school. I remember hearing once that If I contact another coach at another NAIA program, that coach that I have contacted must let my coach at this school know that I have contacted him. Is this true?Are there any...
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2010 Nations Baseball Tournament - Apr 30-May2
What: 14U Nations Baseball Super RegionalWhere: East Cobb Baseball ComplexWhen: April 30 - May 2ndCoaches,Nations Baseball comes to East Cobb!!!!Come join some of the best 14U teams in the Southeast in the first 14U Nations Baseball tournament being...
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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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catching instruction
Looking for a good catching instructor in the Raleigh, NC area for a high school freshman. Also, wondering how often should he attempt work with a catching coach? I know the more the better but considering the costs, what would be reasonable to get...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity - ...
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Velocity
I'd like to get some comments, opinions and suggestions for my son relative to his pitching velocity and hopefully some ideas to help increase it.Son is 6'2', 210lb RHP and an "older" freshman (2013) that will be 16 in a couple months. His FB velocity...
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Making the HS Team ??s
Hi All –Not sure if anyone has any experience with this, or if there are any HS coaches out there. Here is the situation. My son is a freshman in HS. Tryouts for the baseball team this week. It’s a pretty competitive program at his school...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity -...
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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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It's not just baseball
Just got off the phone with a friend of mine whose son plays LaCross at near by school. He is a freshman playing on the freshman and JV teams. Well, long story short, the parents of the sophmores did not like the freshmen coming up and taking PT away...
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West Coast League Portland or Tri-State
I am posting to ask if anyone has played or knows someone who has played?I am in a situation (I am a Freshman receiving limited playing time at a So Cal JC.) as a to where I can go. Right now I can either: A.) Go home, back to Alaska, and do a the...
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It's not the bat...
Thought I'd share an interesting experience we had over the last couple of games...starting Jr. catcher, Perfect Game Ranked as one of top High School Prospects for 2011, ton's of power, legit 1.8 pop times, yada yada yada...breaks his $300 Demerini...
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The Freshman Roster
So my freshman son is done with his three day tryout that started Monday. They post the names and to his surprise they kept all 21 freshman that tried out. This includes a kid who got sick after the first day and did not show up to tryouts the second...
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Help with coaching dilemma please...
Hello to all you wonderful posters. I have been reading this forum religiously since September. Long story...hope someone is willing to read it all.Freshman year son (LHP) had very tough year for many reasons and pitched really badly. We thought his...
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Freshman Pitchers playing the Varsity Level
My son started the season on the Jv and has had great success thus far. He has pitched only 12 1/3 innings with 24 K's. Last Wed. he pitched a complete 7 inning game with 14 K's, after the game the Varsity coach took him in his office and asked if he...