That's so awesome, Buckeye! Congrats!
Buckeye 2015 posted:5 days!!!! Son found out this weekend he's the Saturday starter. Opener Friday then he throws Saturday at Texas A & M in front of what likely will be 6000+. Forecast says 78 and sunny. Fortunately it's on ESPN+ so I get to see it. Hopefully making the trip to Nashville the following weekend for some baseball and maybe a couple cold ones lol
Wow, doesn't get any better than that! Congrats and enjoy!
I've said before here that every day of baseball at this point for college senior son is pure gravy. That theory was tested yesterday... they finished on the wrong side of the longest regulation college baseball game I've ever witnessed (fortunately I was watching it streamed so I could tackle other tasks along the way). Very bizarre, too. He finished the series 0-fer but at one point, had eight straight successful AB's - four walks, three HBP's and a "move the runner" on a hit-and-run.
I figured they'd need to score a bunch of runs this year with their pitching... maybe 6 to 8 per game. In that game, two touchdowns left them a touchdown and FG short
Still lovin' it. They just need to trade for a QB.
Congrats to your son Buckye
Cabbage, Maybe our sons are on the same team...loooong weekend of baseball. Especially yesterday's marathon.
Rough start for my older guy's team.
And we were blessed to see him in uniform and playing again for the first time since 2014. Not to over spiritualize, but God has been very merciful. Thanks to all here for your kind words and support.
Buckeye 2015 posted:5 days!!!! Son found out this weekend he's the Saturday starter. Opener Friday then he throws Saturday at Texas A & M in front of what likely will be 6000+. Forecast says 78 and sunny. Fortunately it's on ESPN+ so I get to see it. Hopefully making the trip to Nashville the following weekend for some baseball and maybe a couple cold ones lol
What fantastic news. Good luck to him.
Branson Baseball posted:Cabbage, Maybe our sons are on the same team...loooong weekend of baseball. Especially yesterday's marathon.
Rough start for my older guy's team.
And we were blessed to see him in uniform and playing again for the first time since 2014. Not to over spiritualize, but God has been very merciful. Thanks to all here for your kind words and support.
Wow, 2014. Then you totally get the "gravy" comment!
Good for you/your son Buckeye... Enjoy the ride this year.
Really happy for you, Branson!
Looking forward to this weekend. First game is Friday at Clemson. Son is coming out of the pen with pitch count of 60 to start season after TJ on from first weekend last year. SO excited and SO nervous. I'm on the road at 6am on Friday to get there in time for first game.
As parents we sure are lucky to be living in the age of the internet. My 2017's future school played 4 games last weekend and I had the video feed playing on my laptop through most of that while I worked on my main computer. Not exactly like watching a SEC or ACC game - only one camera, but the quality was decent enough to enjoy the game. Can't wait until next year -- well, actually I can. I'm looking forward to one more year of HS Baseball very much.
Just wanted to stop by and wish all players a successful and healthy season! It's always an exciting time of year!
Congrats Buckeye. Son has several friends and former teammates on that A&M squad. Early on should be a good time to catch them as almost all the position players for them are new starters. We get them midweek late and by that time no one will be new anymore. Atmosphere will be unreal. If my son gets the call from the pen in that game or at TCU no doubt it will be the largest crowd he has played in front of by a long shot
BackstopDad32 posted:Congrats Buckeye. Son has several friends and former teammates on that A&M squad. Early on should be a good time to catch them as almost all the position players for them are new starters. We get them midweek late and by that time no one will be new anymore. Atmosphere will be unreal. If my son gets the call from the pen in that game or at TCU no doubt it will be the largest crowd he has played in front of by a long shot
I noticed that....9 of their top 10 hitters from last year are gone.....hopefully he throws well and maybe even comes out on top. Nobody here in the Midwest will know they have all new guys lol
I will try not to be too jealous reading all of these posts! I can't wait for the season to get started. The seasons just fly by; one weekend merges right into the next. I still feel like it was a week ago I was in Omaha to see Coastal Carolina with the championship. Then again, I still feel like it was a week ago (ok maybe 2 weeks) since my playing days. I am still connected to the game through my book but greatly miss the rush of an Opening Day! Best of luck to all
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Son is getting the start on Sunday at Mississippi State. Let the anxiety begin.
Not a horrible first start, but I'm sure son isn't thrilled. 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 K's and 3 BB...lead to 5 ER. Walked the first two guys in the fifth before leaving and the reliever came in and walked 3 straight. 2 errors cost him about 20 pitches...and the Aggies fouled off 16 in his 4 innings. He left down 4-1....it ended up 19-2. On the plus side, he was up to 92 (his best ever) in the season opener. He told me 2 weeks ago he thought he was throwing harder than last summer, but I kinda doubted it being it was so early in the spring. Heading to Nashville next weekend to see him throw against Middle TN St.....oh, and maybe have a cold one or two 
Son made collegiate debut today. Leadoff double but strikeout, HBP and ground into double play got out unscathed. Pretty awesome to watch as a parent. My folks were there so they got to share in the moment.
He has always amazed me about never being nervous. He told my dad at one point he knows he was shaking on the mound he was so nervous. Ha ha
BackstopDad32 posted:Son made collegiate debut today. Leadoff double but strikeout, HBP and ground into double play got out unscathed. Pretty awesome to watch as a parent. My folks were there so they got to share in the moment.
He has always amazed me about never being nervous. He told my dad at one point he knows he was shaking on the mound he was so nervous. Ha ha
Nice job by your son. Congratulations.
Congrats. Backstop!!
Congrats Backstop and Buckeye. Buckeye, tell your son to keep his chin up. That wasn't an easy first game. To play against a national powerhouse in front of their home crowd. One positive, it shouldn't get any more difficult than that. And who's on first, I can relate. It's a little easier for me as son will be coming out of the pen after his surgery. So it will be a complete shock and unknown as far as timing, so I won't have too much time to fret. I'm trying not to worry as it has been 2 years since he toed the rubber in a game. I really have zero expectations, but I'm still gonna be SICK.
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Congrats Backstop and Buckeye.
Younggun- let us know how your son does. Looking forward to following him. I know it has been a long journey back. Best of luck!
Not too bad the first two innings. Third inning unraveled a bit and didn't make it out of the inning. Good weekend though, going 3-1.
PO Jr off to his worst start in 3 years. Not sure what's going on, but hopeful things change. Arm feels great, velocity same, off speed pitches crisp, balls just finding holes.
He told me to relax, it's early. I like his confidence, but it's hard for a dad to watch.
Son finally off to a great start after missing the first 2 weeks with a injury catching . First game 2 hits, 2 walks, and 3 stolen bases. This kid is always working extra time either lifting, throwing, or working out to make himself better so was glad to see it pay off.
Picked Off posted:PO Jr off to his worst start in 3 years. Not sure what's going on, but hopeful things change. Arm feels great, velocity same, off speed pitches crisp, balls just finding holes.
He told me to relax, it's early. I like his confidence, but it's hard for a dad to watch.
One bad outing and with good reason from what I heard about the trip down 
Never been a pitcher who didn't have those once in a while. He'll be fine.
Who's on First? posted:Not too bad the first two innings. Third inning unraveled a bit and didn't make it out of the inning. Good weekend though, going 3-1.
Who's on First, you guys scare the heck out of me. I have told folks I think you all are easily a top 10 team and that most folks have you all rated way to low.
Son is good friends and has played in the past with your freshman third baseman and catcher. Both are great players and great guys. Good luck to your son and his teammates this spring. Now if we end up in your regional again I will have to retract..ha
Thanks, BackStop. Small world. My son played with Logan in HS and Jameson during a fall season. I always liked DBU's program.
Son got in the 2nd game on Sat in 8th. 1st up got hit, 2nd grounded into 6-4-3 and struck out 3rd. 9th came and he struck out the side with backwards K on last batter. Looked good, up to 96 and solid command of breaking ball but we dropped the series to WSU. Good team, up next is WCU...then Elon this weekend. GO Tigers!
Son made his first appearance tonight. Started top of 8th. 2Ks and BB. Faced only 3 batters due to strict pitch count. He still has a long way to go, but that had to feel really good to him after 2 long years and 2 surgeries. Can tell you I'm a pretty proud dad. Forgot how much I loved seeing him on the mound.
Wow, that's awesome, Younggun. It doesn't seem like it's been that long. Easy for ME to say 
Ryan was the SWAC Pitcher of the Week! Pretty cool.
TWIN FALLS - College of Southern Idaho sophomore Ryan Beard pitched a gem last weekend against Northeastern Junior College, earning Scenic West Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week accolades.
Beard was almost untouchable on the mound, pitching all seven innings in the Golden Eagles 9-0 win.
The left-hander finished the game, giving up just three hits and one walk with four strikeouts.
For the season, Beard holds a 1.76 ERA in 15.1 innings pitched and 1-1 record.
Awesome Ryno!!
Congrats YoungGun, it's been a minute. I hope he does well, is on his way and also wish him continued health.
So happy for younggun son. Been a long time since being on the mound. I know the feeling of being that Dad anticipating that.
congrats Ryno on pitcher of week. Awesome
Congrats to Ryan and young guns son. So happy to hear of such successes.
Congrats Ryno and Younggun. Always great to hear about everyone's sons. Heading north to Dallas again in a few hours. New Mexico up this weekend. They are number two and we are number 3 in home runs early on. Friendly hitters park may make for a high scoring weekend.
Son started a bit slow at his NAIA the first few series but really picked it up since. What has been particularly fun is that they have played a few ranked opponents, including a very good D2, and he has tore it up against those teams but not so much against the others. Not-so-fun... he, once again, leads the team in HBP (by a safe margin).
And here's another HSBBW networking story...
Son's school's basketball team is nationally ranked and won their conference. They hosted the first round of the conference tourney Tuesday. The basketball coach is also one of son's class instructors. He put son in charge of "fan involvement" to make sure the student body was getting in the heads of the opponents (son used other words for the job description - I told him his mother would be so proud 
). Son knew who to call right away- last year's roommate and son of our esteemed PickedOff, who is all the way across the country. PO's son has perfected the art.
The whole baseball team was in full force and the antics were very well received and very effective. Today, the school's athletic website has the feature pic of the basketball team celebrating and running over to the baseball team in the stands to thank them for the big assist.
Thanks, son of PickedOff... you just put a little SF in WV and helped a basketball team across the country pick up a big W.
Congrats Younggun. So happy for you guys.
Shoveit4Ks, I love watching your kid pitch... pumping 96 over 4-1/3 inning with 9 Ks Friday night. Great effort. I hope you don't mind me posting this link of Ryley.