I've heard privately from a few that will be there this weekend. Wondered who else might show. I wouldn't mind watching the kids of some posters. It's either that or spend time with the in-laws, so...
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Nope, but I suggest you walk across the parking lot and take in an AZ Fall League game. You'll see some future MLB talent for sure, and who knows, you might see one of the elderly spectators resuscitated without the use of a defibrillator.
My 2017 will be there, invited to try out as a pitcher at the All Academic Game on Thursday(they were full at the catcher spot and he also pitches, so he is glad to at least have that chance) and then to play catcher with his team over the four days and maybe get a couple of innings on the mound Saturday or Sunday morning.
Not that you would add any more pressure by being there, but he has a number of coaches who asked for his schedule so that they can watch him in action at one of the games. I'm going to hang in the background and try and take notes to see who actually shows up to watch him. And I will try to not reflect on the reality that this is really the end of the road for him to "showcase" his skills. He still does not know what is at the end of the road, but I really hope he has some fun over the next few days and does well in front of the interested coaches.
My 2017 will be there. He is trying out as an outfielder in group 2 for academic game. He plays for Cardinal Baseball (CA, looks like Stanford uniform), and wears #61. Good luck to your son
I will be there on baseball northwest green.
sunwalkingvalley posted:My 2017 will be there. He is trying out as an outfielder in group 2 for academic game. He plays for Cardinal Baseball (CA, looks like Stanford uniform), and wears #61. Good luck to your son
my 2017 is in same group! #37 Team Hawaii Blue, navy top with light blue piping. Traveling with Mom this year. I'll pm you, SWV.
pnw2017 posted:I will be there on baseball northwest green.
Good luck! Hope it goes well for you! Is Baseball NW your usual club team, or are you playing for them this event only?
Good luck to all the HSBBW boys! One of our favorite events.
I think they are issuing t-shirts to all of the tryout candidates so we won't be able to identify our sons until then. But here's hoping all of them get selected for the game and we can watch our sons play in the Padres/M's stadium Thursday night!
Good point.
Mine was selected. Will be pitching to 6 batters in the bottom of the 4th inning. Good thing he kept the dual position option going.
This is a great opportunity for the kids who tried out. There must have been over 50 coaches/watching tryouts and it looks like even more for the actual game.
Anybody who plays on one of the travel teams invited to the AZ Fall Classic should definitely sign up for this game if they have the academic merit.
Congrats!! Mine wasn't but still a great opportunity! Good luck, Backstop!
Last time I was in Phoenix I didn't get around to visiting Pizzeria Bianco. Huge mistake. The worst.
Don't let it happen to you.
https://www.instagram.com/pizzeriabianco/
2018 MIF is going to the AZ Junior Academic on Thursday... he's pretty psyched.
It's a great event. Hope he has a great time!