Tagged With "next level"
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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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At what level does is it become fair for the media to criticize?
I remember the first time a local newspaper wrote an article about our son's performance in a game that wasn't titled too nicely. Kind of threw me back a tad. No big deal really. It was about 'game performance' and was more or less accurate...just a...
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BEST BASEBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
WELCOME TO THE CROWNING EVENT OF THE SUMMERThere is not a qualifier, nor is there team charter fees, nor is their indivdual player fees, you dont have to register with the state, you don't have to buy a patch, you dont have to have a league, and you...
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16U Bel Air Braves Tournament Team tryouts
The 16U Bel Air Braves Tournament Baseball Team will be holding tryouts for the upcoming 2013 Spring season on August 19, 2012 at Bel Air High School from 5 -7pm. The 2012 15U Bel Air Braves finished the season with a 30-5 record, which included 3...
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Catcher's Video Analysis Throwing Camp August 18-19th
Registration is now open for our first Video Analysis Throwing Camp!At the camp, video will be featured throughout each of the 2 days. A lot of the group instruction will include going over video of high-level throws from MLB players to Team USA Fast...
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Tom Sheridan UMW coach leaving to become the associate head coach at GWU
Free Lance StarNewspaper Article:Tom Sheridan, the only baseball coach the University of Mary Washington has ever known, is leaving to become the associate head coach at Division I George Washington University.George Washington fired head coach Steve...
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Brandy Pugh Tourney in Bellevue
a friend told me about this tourney...http://lakesidebaseballclub.com/brandypugh.asp?page=schedulesaid it was the best High Schhool level teams in the NW at one time. I dropped in yesterday and caught a couple games, it cost $8 to get in but well...
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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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Are D1 programs more rigorous than other levels in baseball?
I ask this based on some posts in another thread I did not want to derail with this question.Several posters referred to D1 as as grueling along with a high academic load. While I certainly believe that as well, I am wondering if D-2 or D-3 programs...
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Illinois Indians Baseball '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Playoffs-How do they do that?
Being somewhat new to the HS arena and very new to the playoff situation can someone tell me how the playoff's are set-up (in regards to 8 -5A and so on). How do they arrange the first set of games? Where can I find a listing of playoff games and...
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Talent Withering? Time for a Change?
Here is a link to an article in today's Miami Herald bemoaning the (chose your own derogatory adjective here) 25 game limit on high school baseball in Florida.Talent withering with so few games to playThe reporter, Joseph Goodman, is relatively new to...
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2008 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials Invites
Congratulate these young men for representing Texas. These 36 were chosen from a competitive field of 2500 participants.West and East InvitesUSA BASEBALL 16U CHAMPIONSHIPS -- WEST INVITESNAME POS B/T HT WT DOB HOMETOWN 16U WEST TEAM Cody Buckel RHP...
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TSR--Looking for top level 15-17U for 2013 Summer
TSR will be holding tryouts for the 2013 summer season. Looking for top players to add to rosters. We will once again be traveling to some of the top tournaments in the country. Tryout dates:Individual Tryouts only.Email: derek.brandow@verizon.net...
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Top level 18U players needed for 2011 fall and 2012 summer
Texas Sports Red Baseball is looking for top level 16U and 18U talent to complete our rosters. We have a very strong core and look to fill spots for the 2012 summer season. We will compete in some of the country's best tournaments and are coached by...
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lllinois Indians '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Celebs who Played High Level Baseball
There must be a zillion high level baseball players who gained famed outside sports. But I can only think of a few. List has to start with George Bush One, Yale baseball. Also:Billy Crystal, Marshall UniversityRobert Redford, U of Colorado
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Cameron goes from Mountaineer to Hornet, it's official !
SU adds former WVU assistantWINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah University Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson announced Tuesday that he has hired Bruce Cameron to be his full-time assistant.Cameron comes to Shenandoah after spending the past 11 years as an...
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Racist Coaches
I believe that healthy non-attacking debate is good and I disagree with the closing of the previous post on the Oklahoma baseball situation.I do not believe it is OK to have racist coaches or make racist statements at any level of any sport. Several...
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When you get no response
Perhaps I just need to vent, but I thought I'd share this.2013 is getting some interest from schools in our area, DIII and DI, which is a nice motivator for him during the cold months in our area. Many are specifically asking him to come to their...
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13u AAA team looking for PT/FT instructor
Please contact me at txexelitebaseball.com if you are interested in working with a successful group of kids who are committed to taking their game to the next level. We are looking to hire in the next two weeks. This team out of NTX is also looking...
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GRADES!
Just another reminder to our younger players and parents. Good grades in high school are so important these days to a baseball recruit! I keep running across guys this season that would make great college players but are not getting the recruiting...
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2013 MCYSA Summer International Championships (11U-13U-15U)
The 2013 tournaments in Crystal Lake IL are ready to accept registrations. The 11U and 15U tournaments run from July 26 - August 4 while the 13U is from July 31 - August 4. At the 15U level we have commitments or interest shown from Aruba, Japan,...
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Typical Time Frame For Offers From Mid Level D1 Or D2
We are wondering what the normal time frame for offers from mid to lower D1s or D2's is. Our son is a junior. Thanks for any information!
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When does the ball become live?
I had a situation happen and I dont really know the rule. This was 14 year old little league but I would like to know what the rule is on every level.Here is the situation:Man on 3rd base with one out. Its a 2-2 pitch, the batter fouls off a ball. The...
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Perfect Game - WWBA Underclass World Championship
The Illinois Indians are looking for a top level catcher and a couple of solid starting pitchers to travel with us to the nationally recruited event this October.WHEN: October 4th - 8thWHERE: Ft. Myers, FLFor more information please check the Perfect...
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WWBA Underclass - Ft Myers
The Illinois Indians are looking for a top level catcher and a couple of solid starting pitchers to travel with us to the nationally recruited event this October.WHEN: October 4th - 8thWHERE: Ft. Myers, FLFor more information please check the Perfect...
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Do Your Umps Call Balks?
Seems as we move up the baseball food chain that umps call fewer and fewer balks in our area.In little kids' ball, they occurred all the time. Umps would scream out "BALK!" at the top of their lungs (scaring the heck out of the 12 year old pitcher a...
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rundowns
just seeing if anybody else does rundowns this way. we've done this for my 6 years as head coach on the high school level and have never botched one.instead of going to the next bag to replace we replace ourselves. for example if we have a pick at...
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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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What level player? Be honest...
Sometimes it seems that these boards are populated by people whose player(s) are 6'4 RHPs throwing 92 mph. I know there must be more of a mix, so I thought I would post a poll to find out.
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Orlando National Baseball Classic
There is some good HS baseball being played at Tinker Field in Orlando. The current #1 team in 5A, Jacksonville Wolfson, has made it to the final four along with Colonial HS (Orlando), Brentwood Academy (Nashville) and Lake Highland Prep...
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Looking for (4) players for one game only.
Looking for (4) players who play either at the JV or Varsity level for a wooden bat game this Friday night (4/9) at 7:30pm in Georgetown, DC.We will be playing against a seasoned team who is looking for a game.There will be umps and plenty of good...
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Harvard Play To Win Camp
One of four sessions of the Harvard play to Win camp being held this weekend in Cambridge, MA. Coach Walsh is in charge and runs a tight ship here. At many camps you do not see or hear the head coach. At this camp Walsh is front and center and seems...
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Strongest Summer teams
Who will be the strongest at the 18u level this year...i hear the patriots are bringing in a few guys
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College Scout Day
Son's college will have their Scout Day this week. First time they've done this since he arrived, so don't know what to expect. He's draft eligible this year. Its a strong baseball school, so I assume its a big deal and will be well attended.Anyone's...
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Division III Process
I need some insight into the Division III recruiting and "commmitment" process. My son will likely plan Division III baseball with several schools genuinely interested in him. I fully understand D3 schools don't go through the National Letter of...
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UTICA BREWERS SCOUT TEAM 18U FLA
The Utica Brewers and GetMyNameOut.com have teamed to form a hands on developmental college recruiting program which will include tournaments, private showcases, instruction and personal assistance with collegiate placement. The Utica Brewers Scout...
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HS season ends with CA Section Title
Over the years I haven't posted much about my son, but today I just had to. Last night he and his team won their section title (highest level of HS baseball in California)! This is just a terrific finish to his 4 years of HS baseball. We are so proud...
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CIF rules violation?
Hi all!! This is my first post, although I've been reading this great baseball forum for a couple of weeks now.Situation: My son and three other 8th. graders' were invited a couple of weeks ago to play on a Colt team comprised of returning high school...
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High School
The high school I attended is a very small 2A, in a town most people in the state have never heard of. We're solid, we win around 20 games a year but the only scouts that attended are CC. I play for a high level showcase team. I was wondering if it...
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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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Utility Player
I was listening to the MLB radio station this evening and Brendon Harris was on talking about his 3.2M 2 year contract with the Twins. Apparently he is or has been a "utility player".If a player has the skills to "float" at the MLB level between 3 or...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox prospect camp February 6th
On February 6, 2010 the Mid Atlantic Red Sox, in conjunction with Extra Innings, will be holding an Evaluation/Tryout for players at Extra Innings located at 7904 Rossville Boulevard, Nottingham, Maryland 21236. This Evaluation/Tryout is for elite...
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16u wood bat Tournament in the Chicago Area--June 11-13
Glenview Amateur Baseball is excited to announce the first North/South Exposure 16-U tournament, June 11-13, 2010. It will be a competitive tournament played on some great fields. We will also promote this tournament to several college coaches.We will...
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DALLAS Bombers looking for one major level player 13u
The cost will be only 100.00 to come play for the 13u major team dallas bombers.We practice out of southlake and grapevine area.8176890144 celll www.dallasbombers.com
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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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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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SEND JULIE PACKING! - A Fundraiser
Julie (MN-Mom), the site owner, administrator, and overtime, level-headed peacekeeper of the HSBBW deserves a break! Let's ChipIn $1000 to help her get on a plane and into a nice, warm-weather hotel for a few nights, and where she can watch some...
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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...