who was there? who stood out? who was asked to stay? anything out of the ordinary? who threw 90+, underclassmen? ect... please keep this informative and positive!
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This will not be a complete list -- they didn't call the names and it was tough to see from the stands.
Position players:
Nico Taylor
Drew Harrison
Colten Cain
1B from CC Moody
Joey Hainsfurther
Caleb Merck
Boomer Collins
Jerrod McKinney
Carson Blair
At least 9 more -- they were all dressed alike!
Position players:
Nico Taylor
Drew Harrison
Colten Cain
1B from CC Moody
Joey Hainsfurther
Caleb Merck
Boomer Collins
Jerrod McKinney
Carson Blair
At least 9 more -- they were all dressed alike!
Nico Taylor does indeed standout.
Randall Thorpe and Jordan Swagerty I heard did very well.
Many of the workouts of those that were chosen to play in the games were no better than those that were "cut". That's not sour grapes if you understand the process. PS3 was just honored to be there and to have the opportunity to be seen by many college coaches. As we have said before -- and DTiger knows this as well as anyone -- it's all about PROJECTABILITY. 
Tools, size, etc.
There were numerous great HS baseball players there yesterday...dozens. And IMHO 3-4 PRO league prospects, not including the pitchers -- I did not see them. Having said that, it was an excellent day.
Tools, size, etc. There were numerous great HS baseball players there yesterday...dozens. And IMHO 3-4 PRO league prospects, not including the pitchers -- I did not see them. Having said that, it was an excellent day.
Among the other Tigers (Thorpe and Swagerty) that were asked to stay for the scrimmage were Drew Harrison, Chad Kettler, Jacob Morris and Jonathan Walsh. Some of the pitching was awesome, much of it from kids that we don't hear much about around North Texas. Lots of really good pitchers got sent home.
They told the kids they will hear about whether they made team 2 days after the San Jacinto tryout later this month.
They told the kids they will hear about whether they made team 2 days after the San Jacinto tryout later this month.
PD:
You are correct it is not very often that you get to perform in front of quite a few coaches and scouts. Even if you did not make the scrimmage or the team what an honor. There were a ton of good players out there, good luck to the class of 08 this summer and fall, and hopefully the phone will begin to ring after July 1st.
Congrats to all that had an opportunity to come out yesterday.
You are correct it is not very often that you get to perform in front of quite a few coaches and scouts. Even if you did not make the scrimmage or the team what an honor. There were a ton of good players out there, good luck to the class of 08 this summer and fall, and hopefully the phone will begin to ring after July 1st.
Congrats to all that had an opportunity to come out yesterday.
PD- I totally agree, but when selecting the AC team I'm betting that the "here and now" might be slightly more important.
Gee -- it was a good day to be a Tiger, eh JAFO? 
LOOOOOOOOOng day! For the pitchers, apparently you had to hit 90+ to be asked to stay. There were a lot of kids that looked great but weren't asked to stick around. Think they kept 16 for the game. Did not know most of them, but the ones I can remember were: Swaggerty, Merck, Lackey, Woodruff, Thompson.
DTiger,
Do you remember any of the pitchers or catchers that stayed?
Also, what happened once the pitchers arrived? What was the format they followed?
I know the position players timed their 60, threw from right to 3rd and right to home, threw from home to 1st, threw from 1st to 3rd, and then hit 6 pitches twice.
Do you remember any of the pitchers or catchers that stayed?
Also, what happened once the pitchers arrived? What was the format they followed?
I know the position players timed their 60, threw from right to 3rd and right to home, threw from home to 1st, threw from 1st to 3rd, and then hit 6 pitches twice.
Happy with our day.....Lots of exposure and I got to see my '09 hit one out in BP with a wood bat. Thats a milestone for us. We could not be prouder.
Vance Woodruff hit 95 on the gun during the pitching session. Wow -- that's slinging it! Thompson hit 90 as well. Lackie was 88-89 but pitched 2 innings in the game. I understand his CB was workin'.
Congratulations guys!
Congratulations guys!
So did Merck make it both as a position player and a pitcher?
Watching him play for the last two years, it wouldn't suprise me one bit.
Watching him play for the last two years, it wouldn't suprise me one bit.
quote:Originally posted by KellerDad:
So did Merck make it both as a position player and a pitcher?
Watching him play for the last two years, it wouldn't suprise me one bit.
Yes he did. Played third and pitched in the scrimmage.
Merck throws hard - but does he know how to pitch?
From what I saw this season there is not much movement on the balls. But if you throw 90......
From what I saw this season there is not much movement on the balls. But if you throw 90......
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Gee -- it was a good day to be a Tiger, eh JAFO?
Depends on if you're projectable.
Now that a lot more of you have been exposed to the Area Codes...I'd like to pose a question...
Do you think that before they even see the tryouts, with the exception of some players they don't know of, that they have list of the people they want and know about through other sources (i.e. high school season)?
I'm not bashing Area Codes at all since the two years I went there I had a blast and knew afterwards two new things: one being that I really shouldn't have been kept, but two knowing that I got a lot of exposure. I pose the question because my dad thought of it last year and I didn't give it much thought because I had a good time. Any thoughts?
Do you think that before they even see the tryouts, with the exception of some players they don't know of, that they have list of the people they want and know about through other sources (i.e. high school season)?
I'm not bashing Area Codes at all since the two years I went there I had a blast and knew afterwards two new things: one being that I really shouldn't have been kept, but two knowing that I got a lot of exposure. I pose the question because my dad thought of it last year and I didn't give it much thought because I had a good time. Any thoughts?
quote:Originally posted by dadofones:quote:Originally posted by KellerDad:
So did Merck make it both as a position player and a pitcher?
Watching him play for the last two years, it wouldn't suprise me one bit.
Yes he did. Played third and pitched in the scrimmage.
How many innings did he pitch? ER? H? Did he seem to have good command of his pitches? Who else pitched?
The game played last night was not really a true game in a sense. Each pitcher threw to 5 batters. Didn't matter who was on base or what, the inning ended after 5 batters.
There was approximately 75 pitchers there and they kept 16+/- 1 or 2.
There were several lefties as well. One kid, don't know his name, a tall, lanky left-hander, was in my opinion, without a doubt, the best pitcher there. He made 4 of the batters he faced look like they never held a bat in their hand.
It was a great experience, but man, it was a long, long day, especially for the position players. Most of them got there at 8am and we left the park at 9pm.
I was amazed at how many of the coaches/scouts stuck it out until the very end. There were several scouts there from major league teams.
That's my take..............
There was approximately 75 pitchers there and they kept 16+/- 1 or 2.
There were several lefties as well. One kid, don't know his name, a tall, lanky left-hander, was in my opinion, without a doubt, the best pitcher there. He made 4 of the batters he faced look like they never held a bat in their hand.
It was a great experience, but man, it was a long, long day, especially for the position players. Most of them got there at 8am and we left the park at 9pm.
I was amazed at how many of the coaches/scouts stuck it out until the very end. There were several scouts there from major league teams.
That's my take..............
quote:Also, what happened once the pitchers arrived? What was the format they followed?
Collikar,
The pitchers were split up into 2 groups, 1/2 in one bullpen, 1/2 in the other. Each pitcher was given a number when they checked in, 101-176. 101-138 pitched on the first base side bullpen, 139-176 threw on the 3rd base bullpen. They started with the first pitcher and went from there on each side. The scouts/coaches all stood behind the screen behind the catchers. There was a man on the mound with the pitcher telling him what to throw. Each pitcher threw about 15-18 pitches. There were a few that threw about 4-5 and they were done, because they threw 90 or above.
I didn't think they really gave the catchers enough to show their total package. It was definitely all about arm strength from what I could tell. Each catcher threw about 8-10 throws to 2nd base with a guy with a Stalker telling the scouts the fastest throw of the 8-10 throws when they finished. There was one catcher that threw 81, one at 79 and a couple at 78. Trey Sorrells from McKinney North was one of the 78's!
Hope that helps give an idea of the catchers and pitchers day.
OP,
That is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks for the information. I'm sure OP son (Matt) had a great time, as did collikar son (Tyler). A wonderful experience.
That is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks for the information. I'm sure OP son (Matt) had a great time, as did collikar son (Tyler). A wonderful experience.
quote:Originally posted by cutter1:
Merck throws hard - but does he know how to pitch?
From what I saw this season there is not much movement on the balls. But if you throw 90......
Well, he was 9-1 for Keller in 5-5A, one of the best hitting districts around.
Hey Dude
I am not saying he is not good - I saying I do not see alot of movement. But if u throw 89-90 you do not need it at the HS level
I am not saying he is not good - I saying I do not see alot of movement. But if u throw 89-90 you do not need it at the HS level
How did the houston boys look? Any standout pitchers 08's or 09's?
OP,
The catcher that threw 81 was Matt Shortall from Jesuit/Mustang's 16 Sharp.
Way to go, Matty! 
Not bad for an incoming junior. Makes you wonder how he wasn't selected. 
The catcher that threw 81 was Matt Shortall from Jesuit/Mustang's 16 Sharp.
Way to go, Matty!
Matty is as raw as they come in my mind (and he's still dangggggg gooooood). There is no limit to his game. A hard worker, a great competitor, and a potential beast. I heard his pop-times weren't overly impressive--not to insult by any means. Matty works hard on that stuff and as a pitcher, I'm trying to help him out as much as possible.
quote:Well, he was 9-1 for Keller in 5-5A, one of the best hitting districts around.
Yeah without a doubt tht was one of the best hitting districts
congrats KDs son
it was sorry can't type
quote:Originally posted by agsnhere:
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PD-you have a PM on this AM.
quote:Originally posted by thats-a-balk!:quote:Originally posted by agsnhere:
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It's not nice to discriminate!
I know....I know....thanks for understanding.
Scott -- I received your PM. I am having a problem with my laptop that prevents me from long (or long-winded, depending on your perspective) replies. I do have an opinion or two on the subject -- so I will reply as soon as I can.
Scott -- I received your PM. I am having a problem with my laptop that prevents me from long (or long-winded, depending on your perspective) replies. I do have an opinion or two on the subject -- so I will reply as soon as I can.
Some Houston 5A guys
Matt Steiner Morton Ranch 93mph pitching
Taylor Featherston Katy Taylor 92mph infield
All from Katy ISD
Mo Wiley Mayde Creek who will participate in the SAN JAC Area Code was clocked at 92 & 94 pitching for team Texas in Mcalister OK
Matt Steiner Morton Ranch 93mph pitching
Taylor Featherston Katy Taylor 92mph infield
All from Katy ISD
Mo Wiley Mayde Creek who will participate in the SAN JAC Area Code was clocked at 92 & 94 pitching for team Texas in Mcalister OK
As a newbie to Area-Code, it sound like another I was familiar with. They were building a "select" team and only certain people should apply. It's not about scouting and projecting talent for the future, it's all about now.
obrady,
I'm confused...are you saying that it should be about the kind of player they are "now" as opposed to the "projectability"? As a professional team, shouldn't the Rangers want kids that project to be draftable in 1-2 years? While some kids are both projectable and really good high school players, there are definitely some that fall into one catagory or the other.
I'm confused...are you saying that it should be about the kind of player they are "now" as opposed to the "projectability"? As a professional team, shouldn't the Rangers want kids that project to be draftable in 1-2 years? While some kids are both projectable and really good high school players, there are definitely some that fall into one catagory or the other.
Actually, I'm just sharing what this other organization was about. Some of these programs only want the guys who throw 90+ today, not the guy who a little behind in maturity and may be a better pitcher tomorrow. I’d almost guarantee that most selected for this team are the “big” kids, not those who will be big tomorrow.
Now am I saying that is what Area Code is all about, no, I don’t know them, but the previous posts seem to present that format.
Now am I saying that is what Area Code is all about, no, I don’t know them, but the previous posts seem to present that format.
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
I know....I know....thanks for understanding.
Scott -- I received your PM. I am having a problem with my laptop that prevents me from long (or long-winded, depending on your perspective) replies. I do have an opinion or two on the subject -- so I will reply as soon as I can.
I look forward to the gust.
o'brady,
Don't know about the other organization you're referring to, but a scout at the Area Code tryout was quoted as saying that all the guys invited were capable of playing at the next level. (I paraphrased this, but the article is on the organization's website.)
I think Area Code is looking for what sets them apart 'now', because 'now'(1st of August) is when the game(s) is(are) happening.
I believe size is a factor, but speed is a difference maker that isn't going to change as much as ability.
Don't know about the other organization you're referring to, but a scout at the Area Code tryout was quoted as saying that all the guys invited were capable of playing at the next level. (I paraphrased this, but the article is on the organization's website.)
I think Area Code is looking for what sets them apart 'now', because 'now'(1st of August) is when the game(s) is(are) happening.
I believe size is a factor, but speed is a difference maker that isn't going to change as much as ability.
quote:Originally posted by agsnhere:
congrats KDs son
Merck isn't my son, just a teammate and good friend of my son.