Tagged With "Rawlings Pro Preferred"
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Pro Select Tryout Camp
I have been invited to participate in a "select invite only tryout camp" for a major league team. There will be athletes from all over the midwest and Canada. I never really thought I was that good; maybe mid-major D1 at best. What do the scouts hold...
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Players you missed on???
Have you had a player who you didn't think had it, and he ended up tearing it up? Maybe even plays pro ball now?
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Bryan Kervin - Pro
BK (former Grapevine High School & more recently TCU SS) has been sent to the Auburn Doubledays (Toronto Blue Jays.) Way to go BK. Take care of business....
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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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Scout ball - is it worth the time commitment?
I have a son who is a senior this year in high school in Southern California. He is playing on one of the scout ball team, and this is his 3rd year. As you know, playing in scout ball is a big time commitment. Typically, we drive up one to two hours...
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Website Questionnaires
What is the proper protocol for contacting colleges that have a website questionnaire? Do colleges prefer you complete the online version or do they still welcome a bio sent with a cover letter via mail? Has the landscape changed from sending contact...
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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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Pro Tryouts
Does anyone know of any pro tryouts this summer in the new england area. Open tryouts that anyone can go to?
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Breakin it in
alright guys, i have read and heard about all kinds of techniques of breaking in gloves. Personally, i prefer the shaving cream method. I think it softens up the glove better than anything else (plus, it smells pretty good). so what are some other...
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Batting practice over-rated?
I thought this was really interesting. Pro ball players and managers strongly disagree with one another about the value of BP before games (Jeter loves it; Valentine hates it). My view is, BP helps, but heck ... I'm still an amateur. NYT - Batting ...
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Connecticut Blue Jays College camp 10 Schools $125
This workout is for players looking to showcase their skills while working hands on with college coaches from the division I,II & III Levels. Players attending the workout will be able to showcase both offensively and defensively for all coaches in attendance. After a pro-style workout players will then work with the college coaches directly on certain skills 11am-3pm at the Trumbull Sports Zone. Cost Only $125.00 The following Colleges and Universities have committed to attend Yale...
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TPX Pro Flare
I need a 11.50 tpx pro flare glove from either 2008,2009 or 2007 that is under 150$ before March 1st.Does anyone know where to get one?
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Catchers Question
Is it legal in Virginia High School baseball to wear a pro style half mask with skull cap instead of the hockey style mask?
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Answering a Pro Questionnaire
My 2010 son received his first questionnaire from a pro scout. My son is probably in a different position than most in that he hasn't been offered a baseball scholarship nor has he committed to a college at all. His academics are really good.He has...
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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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"a special coach"
http://padecky.blogs.pressdemo...honest-with-himself/With all the recent discussion on college coaches, travel teams and the future of college baseball, I think it is time to hear from NY Times Sports writer.John Goelz is a special person who happens...
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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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Forgotten aspects
There are a few discussions presently going on with regard to high profile travel teams and I think that a number of apsects are being overlooked.01-- Travel teams for the HS player are not necessarily for only the high level D-I/Pro prospect---many...
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constructing a regulation mound
I'm a high school baseball coach in CA and it is our schools first year of CIF play. Our home field does not have a raised regulation mound and I'd prefer not to use an expensive unsightly portable mound. I'm looking for help, advice, or suggestions...
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mound building?
I'm a high school baseball coach in CA and it is our schools first year of CIF play. Our home field does not have a raised regulation mound and I'd prefer not to use an expensive unsightly portable mound. I'm looking for help, advice, or suggestions...
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Trying to get back into affiliated ball
Hey guys my name is Steve Shepard and I'm looking to get back into affiliated ball. I'm a 6'4 245 lb RHP. I got drafted in the 13th round by the Nationals in 07 and was released the following June in 08. I then signed with the Phillies this past...
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Goodwill Series events
If you are interested in participation as a player or as a team, please complete a profile on our web site <www.goodwillseries.org>May 29 @ Sonoma State U,California. The "John Goelz" Invitational Tournament Age 15-18.June - San Diego - Tampa...
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Will all pro baseball players be well over 6 foot tall soon?
I don't know the stats or anything but I've been noticing at some of high school games I've been to lately the kids look more like a basketball team. There are teams were a kid 5'10" is the little guy on the team. Alot of the players that are...
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Sports - Today and Yesterday
I moved this from the old Olympic thread to a new because they were really not related and this was more about a persons change in attitude, likes, and dislikes today versus years gone by. I went with my son last night to the bowling alley where he...
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Area Code Game Tryouts
I was wondering if someone could fill me in on how one goes about being invited to tryout for the Area Code games. I'm assuming that it's all about getting on a pro scouts radar etc.
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First spikes
alright so this is my first year of playing HS ball and im debating between 3 different spikes Under Armour's Clean UP 3n2's Pro Metal Classic and Mizuno 9 spike classic g5I'm new to this so im wondering which spike would be the best buy? Thanks ...
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Youngest Son's Baseball Experience
Alright guys/gals...I really enjoy this site and reading about experiences I may or may not go through one day. I've read so many post about jr.'s high school, college and pro experiences that I thought I would share my youngest son's experience....
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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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So Cal High School Rankings
From LA Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/...ar01,0,3647082.storyI am not sure why Newbury Park made the list and I also wonder why there are so many Div IV teams on the list.Rk. Team (2009 rec., Sec.-Div.) Comment 1 EDISON (23-6, SS-Div. I) Lake...
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"and school" -- need some info about the mlb scholarship program
“and school” – what does this really mean? I am asking questions on (1) amounts, (2) inflation and (3) taxes. When a player moving directly from high school to college receives a scholarship (either athletic or academic or based upon...
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2010 Summer Tournament
The Cape Coast Canes are running an 18U baseball tournament for the 2010 summer. The tournament will run from July 9-11 in Brevard County Florida. The tournament will be a 4 game guarntee costing $500 per team. Before the tournament on July 9th there...
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2010 FL Showcase / Tournament
The Cape Coast Canes are running an 18U baseball tournament for the 2010 summer. The tournament will run from July 9-11 in Brevard County Florida. The tournament will be a 4 game guarntee costing $500 per team. Before the tournament on July 9th there...
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Dallas Patriots Spring Tryouts
Every single player to graduate through the Patriots organization has been afforded the opportunity to play college baseball, and many former Patriots are playing pro baseball. The Patriots have a state of the art indoor baseball facility conveniently...
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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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you never know
When I attend college baseball games I try to engage parents in conversation to learn about their son's journey. A couple of years ago at a Boston College game I chatted with the mother of a BC player. The family is from Louisiana. The kid looked at...
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East Coast Pro Showcase question
So, would the kids that go to this be kids that are playing currently in their Senior season in HS -OR- kids that are currently Juniors?
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Watching college baseball
I have been fortunate so far this season to see games at Arizona State, USC, UCLA, at Surpise AZ (Kansas and others) and several junior colleges. I must say that I have come to enjoy to college games better than the pro games, including spring...
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Standing out at a showcase
My son is 15. He recently attended his second showcase / tryout. The showcase team is coached by mostly pro associate scouts. The organization has a good reputation of helping kids get seen and developing players. In the two tryouts he has attended,...
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should hs players auto take a strike entire game
Please I need your thoughts/comments on the below situation:Situation: Well talented varsity baseball team, currently 1-6 against competition that the team played even against during fall and summer. Coach blames players for lack of leadership and...
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Get back to real Baseball
The best memories in baseball for me came years ago. Being on a team was great but there were never enough games. Many memories of heading out in the morning, breaking for lunch, and being late for dinner. And for the lucky few (who didn't get...
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When did you know?
I really enjoy the general discussion here at HS Baseball Web. Although my son is still enjoying the heart of his youth baseball experience (11U in PONY Broncos), we are fans of our local High Schools, are neighborly with many local baseball families,...
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AABC 18U Connie Mack Regional Qualifier
2010 AABC CONNIE MACK REGIONAL QUALIFIER DATE: June 16th – 20th, 2010 LOCATION: Pirate City – Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League FacilityPRICE: $1,500 PIRATE CITY FACILITY AMENETIES- Professional Minor League Facilities - Professional...
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Reminder-Next Level Pro Camp
The Next Level Pro Holiday Camp at East Cobb and Tallahassee Dec. 27-30 for high school players is quickly approaching. This years group of instructors will include the following:WWW.NEXTLEVELBASEBALL.ORGCHARLIE GREENE JR.-BREWERS ROVING CATCHING...
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E-mailing vs Mailing
Was wondering what the best way to contact coaches. Seems like e-mailing is the easiest but what would the coaches prefer?Mike
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Links for team websites
Fungo gave me a good idea for a thread when he suggested adding hsbasballweb to a poster's team site.Other than local stuff and news on college and pro signings of former players, these are the links on my son's team's 17U team site. Any other ideas....
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Dallas Drillers Try-outs
The 17 year old Dallas Drillers are looking for 1 elite catcher and 2 elite pitchers for the 2010 summer season. We are a professionally coached high level showcase team. We will be traveling to East Cobb and several major tournaments this summer, you...
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Dallas Driller Try-outs
The 17 year old Dallas Drillers are looking for 1 elite catcher and 2 elite pitchers for the 2010 summer season. We are a professionally coached high level showcase team. We will be traveling to East Cobb and several major tournaments this summer, you...
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Have a question about breaking in a glove.
I just got a Rawlings Pro Preferred catchers glove and just wondering what the best way is to break it in?? Its very stiff and need to break it in as fast as possible. Thanks
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Dallas Drillers 17u Try-outs
The 17 year old Dallas Drillers are looking for 2 elite pitchers for the 2010 summer season. We are a professionally coached high level showcase team. We will be traveling to East Cobb and several major tournaments this summer, you will be exposed to...
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Dallas Drillers Try-outs
The 17 year old Dallas Drillers are looking for 1 elite catcher and 2 elite pitchers for the 2010 summer season. We are a professionally coached high level showcase team. We will be traveling to East Cobb and several major tournaments this summer, you...