Tagged With "Perfect Game"
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Size
Did anyone see J.J. Sferra win the game for arizona in extra innings yesterday?He is a freshman oufielder listed at 5'11" and 150 pounds. The height may be a very generous estimate on the ASU website.He started 54 games this year!Not every college...
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stealing home on strike 3 of last out of game!
This actually happened in an American Legion game last night - 2 outs, bottom of the last inning, 2 strikes on batter. Runner on 3rd got green light, and got such a huge jump that he touched the plate before the pitch crossed it! Batter was out on...
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Proud Moments
Tuesday night we lost out in the first round of the State Playoffs. We had a tremendous season going 21-4 and ranked #1 in the state going into the playoffs. We got beat by a very good team that just outplayed us that night. After many tears and pats...
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coaching dilemma
We have a player that has been on our team for 5 years (14u). He has always been very productive--bats leadoff, hits for high avg (about 400), walks a lot, OBP of over 600, hits for decent power to all fields, leads the team in stolen bases, runs...
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Loaded Bags
This is a detective story so pay close attention!!!Three elderly ladies are excited about seeing their first baseball game.They smuggle a bottle of Jack Daniel's into the ball park. The game is real exciting and they are enjoying themselves immensely,...
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Johann Knee signs with DIV II powerhouse Kutztown
I just want to give a fatherly congratulations to my son Johann Knee of Montgomery Village, MD for his signing with the DII Kutztown Bears, Kutztown University. Although he had offers from DI schools such as Ohio, University of Miami (OH), Cleveland...
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THANKS TO ALL!
FIRST, THANKS BOB!TO EVERYONE ELSE, THANKS FOR THE STORIES, PHONE CALLS, EMAILS,PMS, ADVICE AND HELP. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS! I BROKE MY RIGHT HAND YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS HIT BY A LINE DRIVE IN BP. ON MONDAY I WILL HAVE TO SEE A HAND...
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Need Some Help
Hey HSBW, I just finished my first year of college baseball and also my summer season . Due to family problems and a lot of personal reasons I have decided to not play this upcoming year and focus more on my grades . I still want to continue playing...
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I need help
Im a junior and i broke my wrist in the second game of the season and now i dont know what to do... will this stop me from being able to play in college? What should i do? I hear from everyone on my team that the summer season of your junior year is...
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advice please
Im a junior and i broke my wrist in the second game of the season and now i dont know what to do... will this stop me from being able to play in college? What should i do? I hear from everyone on my team that the summer season of your junior year is...
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Perfect Game about HSBBW
I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern. I’ve always tried hard to obey all...
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So where exactly was ESPN?
Many of you I'm sure have awaited the results of my old timers game performance (I prefer "classic", thank you very much), so here you go: Pre-game: big breakfast and nothing to eat within 5 hours of game time, except advil and water. If it ain't in...
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HSBBW - Perfect Game - Others?
Posted last night in a different forum.I’ve received many emails regarding the closing of this great website. I thought I would post the following so that people understand that I truly do care! And to mention some issues that are a concern....
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Sebring All Star Game
Did anyone go or is there a report published for the game over the weekend?
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Goodbye My good friends
As I watched my last MTSU home game yesterday and did my usual drop by the HSBBweb monday morning pit stop, I saw Bob was shutting down the site.I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful friendships made over the last 7 years. Seems alot of things...
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A Warm Thank-You
I rarely post but have often perused this site over the past 3 or 4 yrs. I haven't spent as much time doing that of late but since reading that the site may be shutting down at the end of the month, I just wanted to say thanks to those that gave...
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SFA head coach named
From College Baseball Insider:July 10, 2008Cardenas Promoted at Stephen F. Austin Johnny Cardenas has been named head coach at Stephen F. Austin. He has served as interim head coach for the past month.Cardenas has been as assistant coach and...
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MAAC Tournament
The MAAC Tournament will kick off on Thursday at Dutchess Stadium, home of the Hudson Valley Renegades. (3)Manhattan vs (2)Siena @ 3:00 and (1) Marist vs Niagra (4) @ 7:00. The tournament will run Thursday, Fri and Sat, May 25 - 27. The Championship...
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A&M
I'm sure with all the high school play off hype that this has been over looked by the faithful. I was wondering, what gives at A&M? If you know of or actually know Coach Johnson, you know that there are few coaches out there that know and teach the game like he does. I have had the good fortune of knowing him, (my dad was a SWC umpire for 18 years), ever since he was an assistant for Tom Chandler and in my opinion there may be no finer human being coaching this sport than he. You can throw...
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What has been your fondest memory on the HSBBW ?
Mine, talking with each of you on here! andHearing about all of the success stories of fine young people who play the game they love!CV
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Sorry Blue
I have to apologize to the men in blue for a mistake that my 14U catcher son made. Man on third, two strikes, called strike three. My son starts toward the dugout and tosses the ball to the home plate umpire. Instinctively the umpire catches the ball...
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College recruitor files suit against fibbing parent.
Neuter NewsCollege recuitor sues fibbing parent.This will go down among insane lawsuits. Bob Jones assisant coach at Southwest College has filed suit against a parent of a potential recruit for severely exaggerating the fastball of his son by over ten...
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Dallas Titans Fall Tryout
Dallas Titans2008 Fall Showcase TeamsShowcasing From September – November Regional Showcase Events at Colleges and Universities – Cost - $350+Perfect Game WWBA Qualifier and Nationals 18-20 player roster selected from Showcase RostersCost-...
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The "lost" season
First, before discussing the "lost" season, I'd like to thank Bob and everyone who has contributed to this site...it is my first "stop" in the morning and more than a few times I have spit out my coffee laughing, or dropped tears in my coffee crying....
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World Woodbat Tournament
The travel team I played on last summer disbanded (Pokers). Because I'm working alot during the summer, I'm playing with another local team in about 5-6 tournaments. I'd like to play in the World Woodbat if possible. I know that it's doubtful, but if...
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Saying Goodbye
My son graduates from HS tonight. As I look back, I remember 4 years of basketball, and baseball, 3 years of cheerleading and 2 years of football. I have only missed 1 Varsity baseball game in 4 years of Varsity play. This summer he will play for the...
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Middle TN Baseball
The Middle Tennessee area of the state has done very well at the state tournament this year. Friendship Christian made it to te finals in class A before being knocked off by University School of Jackson; David Lipscomb won the championship in AA;...
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UVA Defeats Clemson, Goes to the ACC Championship
Final 5-4 and will go to the ACC Championship Game.Hot off the pressCV
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UVA Continues to dominate - Goes to the ACC Championship Game
They beat Clemson 5-4 today to advance to the Championship game on Sunday.StoryCV
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Travel Ball nightmare
We have 4 games left in the most expensive lesson I have ever learned.We paid $1500 plus uniform. Which was $235.That gave us 9 tournaments plus a nationals.It was supposed to include two paid coaches, practice field rental, indoor rental, and game...
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ACC tournament, a parent's perspective
Just getting back from our first ACC tourney, just a few things I picked up that I would like to share.The tournament is too long and I am glad to hear that next year they will change the format. With so many teams hoping to make the regionals, I...
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DII WORLD SERIES REPORT
WOW! What an experience being here in Alabama!According to the press and local papers Southern Conn. is the Rodney Dangerfield of the tournament.(NO RESPECT!) I have to admit though SCSU is going to have a rough time of it down here. I saw 2 games...
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Pre Draft Showcases Results
Perfect GameNational Pre Draft Showcase May 17th 2005 - Cedar Rapids, IA Rosters and resultshttp://www.perfectgame.org/2005/05_05_17predraft_showcase/rosters.cfmPre Draft Baseball ShowcaseMacon, GeorgiaMay 22, 2005Rosters and...
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WHAT FUELS THE FIRE !
Ok your son(s) play baseball and you are there at the games--- but what truly fuels your fire and passion for the game--I would venture that we all have different reasons other than our boys playingThe floor is open....................
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legal number of players to start and finish game with?
is it correct that we can start with 8 players?when can we add a player if they show up late?what if we start with 8 and one can't finish due to injury?
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Woods Fine signs on the dotted line!
Woods Fine, '04 grad from Northwood High School and 14th round pick of Tampa Bay, has signed with the D-Rays as a draft and follow, after a season at Louisburg J.C.. He threw out the "first pitch" at the Durham Bulls game this past friday and is to...
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Overcoming mental obstacles
In the Aug. 4 issue of Sports Illustrated, there is a very good article on David Price. I tried to find a link to post, but it looks like it's not on the web. I was struck by the first paragraph, which explains how midway through his freshman year at...
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Perfect Game Academic
My son will be attending the PG Academic Showcase in Ft. Myers from June 13-14. This event is coupled with the unsigned seniors showcase. Anyone else planning on attending? Thanks in advance.
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Trouble staying confident...
Hi, i play Shortstop for a 14 year old travel baseball team. Here is my problem, i know i am just as good as any shortstops i have seen play (trust me there are some good ones), but i seem to make 4-5 errors in a 5-6 game tourny. i get bad hops then i...
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Brooks Robinson H.S. All Star Game
It is the time of year when high school senior baseball players dream of playing in the Brooks Robinson All Star game (formerly Crown game) at Camden Yards.Just wondering what people know about the process of selecting the participants in this game? I...
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regional tournament
FC beat Granby 7-0 at ODU today. Andy Berry pitched all 7 innings for FC. Don't have any more details---was not at the game. If anyone was out there could you provide more details. Who had a good game offensivley and defensively?
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FutureBackMom's Son Pitched Today
FutureBackMom,I watched your son pitch today. He looked very good, winning his 8th game. He can really pitch. He gets ahead of hitters.I don’t think he’s long for this league. My guess is he will be moving up soon.Anyway, it was fun to...
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How'd your Memorial Weekend Tournament go?
Not real pretty in our case although there were some high points. We're mostly a 13yo team but we do have a 14yo pitcher who turned 14 on Wednesday. His dad called Friday night to say that he had warts removed from his hands and couldn't play. He had...
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cal ripken online baseball
yo wats up fellas...im new to this forum, but I play this game called Cal Ripken Real Online Baseball, and i was wondering if any of you guys play it as well.let me know, its a tight game
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Perfect Game BCS 17U Nationals in Fort Myers, FL
The "Metal Bat" Division of the Perfect Game Nationals is currently being held in Fort Myers, FL with over 60 teams from all over the country (and Puerto Rico) converging to chase the National Championship title.Scouts from many Div 1, Div 2 and...
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Bragging Rights
Some websters just don't like letting everyone know about their kid's accomplishments. Eric (Bighit's pitcher)and David (my pitcher) faced off Friday night. Eric went for 7 and did some pretty nice stuff when up at bat. He has worked hard and it has...
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BIG Baseball Academy - Skyscraper League
B.I.G. (Best Instruction Guaranteed) Baseball Academy is an organization that is staffed with former professional baseball players from the Chicago area. The academy specializes in teaching kids the correct way to play baseball, and how to enjoy...
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Flash! Limom84's son can hit!!!!!!!!!!
All right, folks, I have enjoyed playing with you all. I am NOT a man, but my husband has helped me with some of this. He played D1 baseball, so he knows a little bit more about this than most. Okay, I agree. Baseball is about hitting. Unfortunately,...