IF YOU GOTO WWW.RECORDONLINE.COM (ARCHIVE)2004 AND TYPE HIRREL. ANYONE CAN READ THE ARTICLES ON HIM. HE THINKS ITS BAD,BECAUSE THE OTHER TEAMS KNOW WHAT HE CAN DO. I THINK ITS A GOOD THING
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I don't think it matters either way. Performing on game day is all that matters.
I would think its a little hard to stop a local paper from writing about local players. Just have him relax and enjoy the recognition. The same type of information is probably out there about his competition too. No advantage to anyone either way.
I think 'he' and 'I' are one and the same. Hey, nothing wrong with a little self-promo activity on the HSBBW.
Reminds me of the story about the woman who had called the police complaining about a naked man in the window in the apartment across from hers. When the police arrived and looked out her window they said they couldn't see anything. She said, "If you open the window and lean way out you can just see him off to the right!" 
All in good humor.
By the way, good players aren't kept a secret very long.
All in good humor.
By the way, good players aren't kept a secret very long.
It is certainly not an advantage for your son (or you) to get this recognition. It alerts the competition to the fact that he is a good hitter and now they will pitch him more carefully. However it may be an advantage for the player hitting in front of him because he may see better pitches to hit so it's probably a trade off.
It is also a disadvantage to be the 3rd hole hitter because the competition will know that he is probably the best hitter on the team. Best place to hit is the 8 hole. However you can throw that theory out if there are men on base. It is also a disadvantage to hit the ball hard and look good doing it the first time up because they may pitch him more carefully thereafter.
The media is not very good at keeping secrets. About the only way for the other team to think you can’t hit is to not hit.
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Seriously, it's a much more of a problem if they are not writing about you. Krakatoa, I think you nailed this one.
It is also a disadvantage to be the 3rd hole hitter because the competition will know that he is probably the best hitter on the team. Best place to hit is the 8 hole. However you can throw that theory out if there are men on base. It is also a disadvantage to hit the ball hard and look good doing it the first time up because they may pitch him more carefully thereafter.
The media is not very good at keeping secrets. About the only way for the other team to think you can’t hit is to not hit.
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Seriously, it's a much more of a problem if they are not writing about you. Krakatoa, I think you nailed this one.
Hirrel,
Please do not use all capital letters when posting, it uses to much band width which cost Bob more $$$ on here.
Thanks,
CV
Please do not use all capital letters when posting, it uses to much band width which cost Bob more $$$ on here.
Thanks,
CV
Perhaps you are joking about the band width, but it is considered bad etiquette. Good advice regardless.
I apologize for that,
Accepted.
Welcome, I see you are a new member. I hope you find it as informative as I have. A little tip. Make sure you consider the source of the information and also, it don't hurt to not take anything too serious.
Best of luck
Welcome, I see you are a new member. I hope you find it as informative as I have. A little tip. Make sure you consider the source of the information and also, it don't hurt to not take anything too serious.
Best of luck
WOW- i was just trying to see if anyone new how to post a picture on this site of my son,when he asked me what i was trying to do, i told him iam trying to see how to get your picture on here and he said he does not think it was a good idea,so he asked me to post it to found out(bad or good idea...)kind of sorry i did. i think i,ll just read the posts for now on,i apologize if i sounded like i was self- promo, or had bad etiquette or was running naked.thank-you all who answered my question, if i new how to take off that question i will. thanks HIRREL 13
HIRREL 13 - Sorry. Newcomers that join during the off-season tend to get jumped on more. Guess we're all looking for a way to channel that pent-up energy. Sometimes we're constructive and sometimes not. So, give it another shot and we promise to play nice!
I,ll start out very very slowly, maybe during the season, i,ll read for now... thanks
don't think write-ups in local papers one way or the other, just fills up mom and dads scrapbook. enjoy it, and don't worry about it.
HIRREL13,
You do whatever you want but don't let any of us chase you off. My tips I offered you right before your "Wow" post above has served me well here.
Once again here they are.
1.
Consider the source of any information you get here. Much of it is good but some of it isn't and it usually comes from the same sources.
2. And most importantly, don't take anything too serious.
You gave me an idea for a new thread topic, Suggestions for new members.
You do whatever you want but don't let any of us chase you off. My tips I offered you right before your "Wow" post above has served me well here.
Once again here they are.
1.
Consider the source of any information you get here. Much of it is good but some of it isn't and it usually comes from the same sources.
2. And most importantly, don't take anything too serious.
You gave me an idea for a new thread topic, Suggestions for new members.
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Originally posted by cvsting:
Hirrel,
Please do not use all capital letters when posting, it uses to much band width which cost Bob more $$$ on here.
Thanks,
CV
TRHit needs to receive this advice as well!!
i'm trying to donate to make up for the space i used on this site
quote:
Originally posted by HIRREL 13:
HE THINKS ITS BAD,BECAUSE THE OTHER TEAMS KNOW WHAT HE CAN DO. I THINK ITS A GOOD THING
It doesn't matter, if he is good word they willknow anyway.
quote:
Originally posted by cvsting:
Please do not use all capital letters when posting, it uses to much band width which cost Bob more $$$ on here.
You are joking.....RIGHT?
joking about what
No it's not a joke, it does cost, maybe not a whole lot but it adds up.
From Bob on the donations page,
Current web hosting costs now exceed $1,200.00 per year. Add to that the cost of necessary software programs to create the web site, edit photos, purchase publications, monitor "neer-do-wells", and even computers themselves. You can see that this site, while still a passion to me, has become quite expensive.
I have been scolded, chastised and even thumped on the head by some of you for not charging to use this site. It would be easier for me to shut it down than to charge a fee for usage.
Having said all of that it has become necessary for me to find a way to offset some of the costs associated with running this site.
Please go to the donations page and make a donation to help keep this great service & site up and running.
CV
From Bob on the donations page,
Current web hosting costs now exceed $1,200.00 per year. Add to that the cost of necessary software programs to create the web site, edit photos, purchase publications, monitor "neer-do-wells", and even computers themselves. You can see that this site, while still a passion to me, has become quite expensive.
I have been scolded, chastised and even thumped on the head by some of you for not charging to use this site. It would be easier for me to shut it down than to charge a fee for usage.
Having said all of that it has become necessary for me to find a way to offset some of the costs associated with running this site.
Please go to the donations page and make a donation to help keep this great service & site up and running.
CV
I'm not joking i did make a donation
What about all the quoting?
I think the issue with all caps is etiquette.
I think the issue with all caps is etiquette.
Hirrel 13,
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Hirrel, CV was responding to me, not giving you a hard time. I was asking if he was joking about Caps taking more bandwidth.
Caps do NOT take up any more bandwidth then lower case letters! A capital "A" is sent as a 41hex and a small "a" is sent as a 61hex. Either way, 1 byte.
However, I agree with Baseballmom (as always, Hi MOM) that it is an etiquette issue.
Caps do NOT take up any more bandwidth then lower case letters! A capital "A" is sent as a 41hex and a small "a" is sent as a 61hex. Either way, 1 byte.
However, I agree with Baseballmom (as always, Hi MOM) that it is an etiquette issue.
Somebody's a big baby, deleting my well thought out post.
Caught looking,
I don't remember your post on this thread. Something could have gone awry without anyone doing anything. I noticed a post of mine mysteriously went from one forum to another. I personally won’t delete a post or close a thread without stating I was the responsible party and why I took that course of action. I think that is common courtesy. Could you reconstruct your post and re-post it?
Fungo
I don't remember your post on this thread. Something could have gone awry without anyone doing anything. I noticed a post of mine mysteriously went from one forum to another. I personally won’t delete a post or close a thread without stating I was the responsible party and why I took that course of action. I think that is common courtesy. Could you reconstruct your post and re-post it?
Fungo
Big WI,
Sorry for the implication, not being a computer wiz myself, I read a post on here by someone, maybe Justmom, a while back that it cost more for all caps.
Oh well, at least we got a post in about donating to the cause on here.
Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today.
CV
Sorry for the implication, not being a computer wiz myself, I read a post on here by someone, maybe Justmom, a while back that it cost more for all caps.
Oh well, at least we got a post in about donating to the cause on here.
Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today.
CV
WHEN YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS IT APPEARS THAT YOU ARE YELLING AND SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO!
"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
See you learned something today.
Even if it doesn't cost anymore, it's annoying as hell.
"Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today."
We are up to aboout 14"
See you learned something today.
Even if it doesn't cost anymore, it's annoying as hell.
"Snowing here, we got about 3" so far today."
We are up to aboout 14"
Well,so much about my son's question, thanks to those who answered them
Hirrel,
I'll stand by my original answer. it shouldn't be a problem.
If your son is any good, his opponenets will already know all about him.
I'll stand by my original answer. it shouldn't be a problem.
If your son is any good, his opponenets will already know all about him.
Thank- you very helpful
quote:
Originally posted by fungo:
Hirrel 13,
Congratulations to John, sounds like he had a great 2004. Back to the original question: “Is it good or bad to put his name out there”. If you’re speaking of media coverage, we have no way to control the media. If they choose to cover our son’s games, they usually print the activity as they see it. We can only hope he does well enough to get his name in the newspaper and the reporter is accurate. Sometime our sons will make mistakes that deserve coverage too. Those are the ones that leave a bitter taste in one’s mouth. But that’s part of the game too.
Your local coverage is as valuable as you think it is. Look at the articles as paper memories and place them in a scrapbook for a later date. For your son to get to the next level he has to be exposed to college coaches and pro scouts. Most college coaches and pro scouts do not read your local newspaper or watch your local TV station. You need to be proactive and ensure he attends a showcase or two and plays on a quality summer team. While I’m a firm believer in taking time to smell the roses, sometimes we have to postpone the celebration. Best of luck to John,
Fungo
Promoting your son has its upside in that you can get some visibility for him, but the down side is that many parents and coaches will not agree with it.
But bear in mind there are millions of kids playing baseball and the scouts can't be everywhere.
So chose your venues carefully, but don't ever allow anyone to shame you from being proud of your son's accomplishments.
My son just returned from Australia after playing with the Goodwill Series U18 Brewers. He had two purposes, one to get in some BB and the other to have some fun. He accomplished both. I'm not sure what kind of BB they played since he hasn't said to much about it since he got back. But Bob's summary seems to credit him with some success.
The GWS program with Bob Williams and other programs here on the HSBBWEB can be the vehicles that can gain your son some very important visibility with the college coaches and pro scouts.
Good luck
But bear in mind there are millions of kids playing baseball and the scouts can't be everywhere.
So chose your venues carefully, but don't ever allow anyone to shame you from being proud of your son's accomplishments.
My son just returned from Australia after playing with the Goodwill Series U18 Brewers. He had two purposes, one to get in some BB and the other to have some fun. He accomplished both. I'm not sure what kind of BB they played since he hasn't said to much about it since he got back. But Bob's summary seems to credit him with some success.
The GWS program with Bob Williams and other programs here on the HSBBWEB can be the vehicles that can gain your son some very important visibility with the college coaches and pro scouts.
Good luck
PIC-whats gws programs (i know it's baseball but...what kind)
Providing information about your son's ability to play baseball has become a sports industry that a lot of people on this WEB make a lot of money doing.
If you do a great job it could help your son tremendously.
If you do a great job it could help your son tremendously.
pic-hopefully it will help him,and good for the others makeing the moneys.but it's all about him. and thank-you for all your info, very helpful every time i come to this site i found out something new. keep it up