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Kevin would probably head down to Jupiter but he is busy training for the prestigious New Hampshire Fall Classic.
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I did take the "nerd" thing as a joke. I agree with you, it's all the different opinions that make this site special. I wish you the best.
PGStaff where does Legasse, Lyons, Mathieu, McGowan or Palmer rank in NH?
It should be mentioned that those who run this site have been asked to start a New Hampshire forum, however we were told that such a message board would remove the majority of the activity from the Northeast Forum. I don't see a problem with us from NH talking about NH baseball. If there are people out there who don't want to hear about NH baseball in the Northeast Forum, despite the fact that NH is about as far north and east that you can get here in America, contact those who run this site and ask them to create a NH Forum.
http://www.baseballamerica.com...ews/2009/269031.html
This article was posted on another thread. This is a must read about showcases, ratings and most importantly, getting the NH/New England kid out of the area to get exposure.
Believe me when I say this summer was an eye opener for me - the number of talented baseball players competeting to play in college or even pro ball is very very large.
To the right on this article is a overview of the best teams in the WWB Jupiter tournament. My kid played with or against many of these players this year, Sale, Venegas, Aviles, Kish, Machando, Griffin, Allie, Whitson (hit 94 on the gun pitching against the kid from NH who BB and K'd against him), Littlewood, Bryant, Sabol, O'Connor.
The article rightfully points out these events will give the player a true gage of where they stand on the baseball totem pole.
Please don't take this wrong Shipbuilder (I respect what you guys are doing) but Kevin McGowan or the other talented players you mentioned would be better served playing in Jupiter this weekend than playing in the Granite State.
This ain't Portsmith anymore TOTO!
This article was posted on another thread. This is a must read about showcases, ratings and most importantly, getting the NH/New England kid out of the area to get exposure.
Believe me when I say this summer was an eye opener for me - the number of talented baseball players competeting to play in college or even pro ball is very very large.
To the right on this article is a overview of the best teams in the WWB Jupiter tournament. My kid played with or against many of these players this year, Sale, Venegas, Aviles, Kish, Machando, Griffin, Allie, Whitson (hit 94 on the gun pitching against the kid from NH who BB and K'd against him), Littlewood, Bryant, Sabol, O'Connor.
The article rightfully points out these events will give the player a true gage of where they stand on the baseball totem pole.
Please don't take this wrong Shipbuilder (I respect what you guys are doing) but Kevin McGowan or the other talented players you mentioned would be better served playing in Jupiter this weekend than playing in the Granite State.
This ain't Portsmith anymore TOTO!
Wow, I don't always check the boards all this often, but you have all been busy!
I think shipbuilder pointed it out somewhere in all this, but you are going to have spirited debate when the thread is about who the "best" player is. In my baseball experience it doesn't matter who the best player is, it only matters who the best team is in the end (one of the great aspects of this game!).
I notice the Mcgowan has been pumped up quite a bit here, a very solid player to be sure. I have seen him play since he was a freshman and I think that he will have a good season this year for North. BUT (you knew this was coming) I don't see him seperating himself from Lagasse, Mathieu, Chase, etc. I also don't understand how Connor Lyon hasn't been mentioned? He is an absolute stud at the plate, in the field, and on the bases.
To not even mention him is very odd. I can tell you that he is very highly regarded amongst Class L coaches.
I think shipbuilder pointed it out somewhere in all this, but you are going to have spirited debate when the thread is about who the "best" player is. In my baseball experience it doesn't matter who the best player is, it only matters who the best team is in the end (one of the great aspects of this game!).
I notice the Mcgowan has been pumped up quite a bit here, a very solid player to be sure. I have seen him play since he was a freshman and I think that he will have a good season this year for North. BUT (you knew this was coming) I don't see him seperating himself from Lagasse, Mathieu, Chase, etc. I also don't understand how Connor Lyon hasn't been mentioned? He is an absolute stud at the plate, in the field, and on the bases.
To not even mention him is very odd. I can tell you that he is very highly regarded amongst Class L coaches.
You just mentioned him Ironwill! That's how people don't get mentioned, there has to be more people chiming in I guess. Someone actually posted previously saying something like "How is Connor not on this list" instead of adding him to the list and conversation like you did.
From the OF's I've seen Lyons and Coppinger are probably 1a -1b in no particular order. I also like Colby Couture from Goffstown.
This list would get longer for outfielders if some of the kids who should be patrolling the gaps would stop thinking the outfield is for suckers and instead of being average to below average infielders they would get out there and dominate.
From the OF's I've seen Lyons and Coppinger are probably 1a -1b in no particular order. I also like Colby Couture from Goffstown.
This list would get longer for outfielders if some of the kids who should be patrolling the gaps would stop thinking the outfield is for suckers and instead of being average to below average infielders they would get out there and dominate.
Hear Hear I Object,
Go back to page one of the posts; I brought up Connor's name, I too think he is one of, if not the best player in the state (more fuel for the fire). Also mentioned Coppinger.
Were not in Portsmith anymore TOTO!
Go back to page one of the posts; I brought up Connor's name, I too think he is one of, if not the best player in the state (more fuel for the fire). Also mentioned Coppinger.
Were not in Portsmith anymore TOTO!
I also mentioned connor above when I asked PG where he stands in terms of NH talent, also Palmer isn't getting much love and yet his name consistently comes up when I am talking to college coaches.
nhmonty, any young talent coming up the pipeline for portsmouth?
anyone familar with winnacunnet who are their top players?
Granite State,
The Jr class has Adian O'Leary and Keegan Taylor. O'Leary was the DH most of the time last year, I don't think he played an inning of defense so I am not sure where he projects in the field but he is a decent hitter. Taylor pitched very well for a sophomore. Not overpowering but threw strikes. I believe he was a key element in PHS success last year. We went into 2009 with one proven pitcher (Nate Jones).
Connor Trefethen, Conner McCauley, Matt Phinney are sophs who should make the varsity and do ok. I heard the Freshman team had some talent but the attitudue was in question - hangover from the Little League success is my guess.
I would say baseball at PHS is fairly solid the next few years due to the LL success and kids staying witht the program but as you know LL isn't real baseball.
The Maverick summer program has many of the Seacoast's best players but not all of them attend Portsmouth schools.
The Jr class has Adian O'Leary and Keegan Taylor. O'Leary was the DH most of the time last year, I don't think he played an inning of defense so I am not sure where he projects in the field but he is a decent hitter. Taylor pitched very well for a sophomore. Not overpowering but threw strikes. I believe he was a key element in PHS success last year. We went into 2009 with one proven pitcher (Nate Jones).
Connor Trefethen, Conner McCauley, Matt Phinney are sophs who should make the varsity and do ok. I heard the Freshman team had some talent but the attitudue was in question - hangover from the Little League success is my guess.
I would say baseball at PHS is fairly solid the next few years due to the LL success and kids staying witht the program but as you know LL isn't real baseball.
The Maverick summer program has many of the Seacoast's best players but not all of them attend Portsmouth schools.
So I'm coaching the NH vs. Maine game, I am facing the field and there is conversation in the dugout behind me. Kids are talking about how cool it would be to all go to the same college and play baseball together. Sure I'd rather they were focusing on Maine but this seemed like a reasonable conversation to me so I didn't say anything... I took a glimps over my shoulder and one of the players is Riley Palmer (not on the team) sitting in the dugout talking with the players.
I had to ask him to leave, he was baffeled as to why I didn't think it was ok to be in the dugout during a baseball game of a team he was not playing on. I think he might have even been upset or mad, probably thinks I'm a jerk. Even funner because I was talking with Coach King at Franklin Pierce this past Saturday and one of the first things he said was "So I heard you threw Palmer out of your dugout at SNHU the other day"
Reminds me of something I would read about Ricky Henderson doing.
I had to ask him to leave, he was baffeled as to why I didn't think it was ok to be in the dugout during a baseball game of a team he was not playing on. I think he might have even been upset or mad, probably thinks I'm a jerk. Even funner because I was talking with Coach King at Franklin Pierce this past Saturday and one of the first things he said was "So I heard you threw Palmer out of your dugout at SNHU the other day"
Reminds me of something I would read about Ricky Henderson doing.
Really??? What a punk. He stopped by to see his buddies play ball. He could have been skate boarding somewhere. That doesn't say anything about his abilities on the field and being one of the "better" players in the class of 2010. I wonder how King knew who he was.
I remember him from LL (Goffstown), he played against Portsmouth and I think his Dad was a coach. My son may of played against him in Legion state tournament two years ago.
As I recall he is a pretty good sized kid and good ballplayer.
What is he doing for college baseball next year?
As I recall he is a pretty good sized kid and good ballplayer.
What is he doing for college baseball next year?
I didn't say he was a punk, I was sharing the story as more of a funny moment of the day. If it wasn't an exibition game it might have been different. His has not committed anywhere but I know both SNHU and Pierce like him and have worked him out. Our staff at the GSBA all played in college and in addition to coaching they always do a little recruiting for their old squads while they are at it. Riley came out for tryouts this year and would have made the program but he couldn't play because his hockey team plays on the same days.
Well put Ship ..... I was joking as well. He is a great kid. He is also interested in Southern Maine along with the in state schools. As Monty says, he is a player.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by nhmonty:
Kevin McGowan or the other talented players you mentioned would be better served playing in Jupiter this weekend than playing in the Granite State.
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Are you seriously putting this up on the site? Really, you have got to be kidding me. We provide additional opportunity to New Hampshire ball players, Kevin McGowan has received interest from some of New England's top programs, he and his family are very pleased with the league who are you to say that NH's top players should be anywhere? Who are you? We all know your son is playing for Maryland congrats, but let me ask you something how much money have you dumped into getting him to Maryland? Will McGowan when he is done with his playing days be any less sucessful with a degree from URI, Franklin Pierce or SNHU (just examples he has not committed at this point)? Do you know Kevin? Have you talked to his father or mother? Don't knock our program, a program I have busted my *** building over the past 6 years, commiting my personal life personal time to seeing the overall quality of the baseball played here in the Granite State improve, and you just want the top talent to pay ridiculous prices for showcases. Back off, don't make comments like that unless you are going to give back to the state as a whole, I don't know when you think you became so important in NH Baseball. By the way your signature is lame. I took personal offense to this post.
Kevin McGowan or the other talented players you mentioned would be better served playing in Jupiter this weekend than playing in the Granite State.
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Are you seriously putting this up on the site? Really, you have got to be kidding me. We provide additional opportunity to New Hampshire ball players, Kevin McGowan has received interest from some of New England's top programs, he and his family are very pleased with the league who are you to say that NH's top players should be anywhere? Who are you? We all know your son is playing for Maryland congrats, but let me ask you something how much money have you dumped into getting him to Maryland? Will McGowan when he is done with his playing days be any less sucessful with a degree from URI, Franklin Pierce or SNHU (just examples he has not committed at this point)? Do you know Kevin? Have you talked to his father or mother? Don't knock our program, a program I have busted my *** building over the past 6 years, commiting my personal life personal time to seeing the overall quality of the baseball played here in the Granite State improve, and you just want the top talent to pay ridiculous prices for showcases. Back off, don't make comments like that unless you are going to give back to the state as a whole, I don't know when you think you became so important in NH Baseball. By the way your signature is lame. I took personal offense to this post.
mike
i'm quite sure he wasn't knocking you or your program. as i have said before, you have started something that was long needed. and worked hard to do it. i don't think anyone here has down graded your program.
i think what he was trying to say, in the future maybe NH should look to take a team of players to jupiter. because they will play against the best in the country, nothing like seeing how we stack up against the best. be seen by more eyes, on a much bigger stage.
i think that is probably your next step. now, you get the kids names out statewide, region wide, the next step is nation wide.
i'm quite sure he wasn't knocking you or your program. as i have said before, you have started something that was long needed. and worked hard to do it. i don't think anyone here has down graded your program.
i think what he was trying to say, in the future maybe NH should look to take a team of players to jupiter. because they will play against the best in the country, nothing like seeing how we stack up against the best. be seen by more eyes, on a much bigger stage.
i think that is probably your next step. now, you get the kids names out statewide, region wide, the next step is nation wide.
Granite State,
First of all don't bring my son into the conversation, he has nothing to do with this. I will tell you what it cost me to get him to Maryland, $153 for the room at the Marriot in Trenton, NJ plus gas to get there. He was invited by NY Yankees scout to tryout for their Area Code Team and the Maryland coach saw him at the tryout and called him on July 1 with an offer - any other questions.
Look at my posts, I have given your organization plenty of "that a boys" for what you are doing. My comment was not putting down your organization but merely stating there is more exposure at the WWWBA Championship in Jupiter. You didn't even know what Jupiter is all about, I saw your post last night. Here it is.
Can you tell me what the WWBA World Championship is?
Michael J. Campo
President/Founder
Granite State Baseball Association
There are many players who are happy with playing locally and have a goal of committing to a regional college program. My posts have only been to share my experiences with the NH group for those who want the "most college and pro exposure" - its not for everybody.
I can tell you there are more scouts at a game at East Cobb then there are at any NE High School game including state finals, , legion game including states and regionals - I have attended all these events with my son playing in them; and there will be more college and pro scouts at Jupiter then at East Cobb.
From an exposure stand point there is no comparision to your league vs these events. If you think I am wrong, get on plane and attend these events. If I am wrong I will pay for your trip.
If you take stating the facts as a put down to your program then I feel sorry for you. It may be time for you to spread the wings beyond the Granite State.
I am going to close this email the way I started it. Don't you ever bring my son into a conversation like this again including your inference that I bought his scholarship. My son is a humble kid, who doesn't like publicity and just wants to be a teammate and do his job. He has worked hard to get the opportunities that he has received. You want to put him down for what he does on the field I have no problem with that. However, don't drag him into your rant because you got your underwear in a knot over my comment that was not meant to be degrading to what you are doing with your program.
Bob Montville
Portsmouth, NH
498-7600
First of all don't bring my son into the conversation, he has nothing to do with this. I will tell you what it cost me to get him to Maryland, $153 for the room at the Marriot in Trenton, NJ plus gas to get there. He was invited by NY Yankees scout to tryout for their Area Code Team and the Maryland coach saw him at the tryout and called him on July 1 with an offer - any other questions.
Look at my posts, I have given your organization plenty of "that a boys" for what you are doing. My comment was not putting down your organization but merely stating there is more exposure at the WWWBA Championship in Jupiter. You didn't even know what Jupiter is all about, I saw your post last night. Here it is.
Can you tell me what the WWBA World Championship is?
Michael J. Campo
President/Founder
Granite State Baseball Association
There are many players who are happy with playing locally and have a goal of committing to a regional college program. My posts have only been to share my experiences with the NH group for those who want the "most college and pro exposure" - its not for everybody.
I can tell you there are more scouts at a game at East Cobb then there are at any NE High School game including state finals, , legion game including states and regionals - I have attended all these events with my son playing in them; and there will be more college and pro scouts at Jupiter then at East Cobb.
From an exposure stand point there is no comparision to your league vs these events. If you think I am wrong, get on plane and attend these events. If I am wrong I will pay for your trip.
If you take stating the facts as a put down to your program then I feel sorry for you. It may be time for you to spread the wings beyond the Granite State.
I am going to close this email the way I started it. Don't you ever bring my son into a conversation like this again including your inference that I bought his scholarship. My son is a humble kid, who doesn't like publicity and just wants to be a teammate and do his job. He has worked hard to get the opportunities that he has received. You want to put him down for what he does on the field I have no problem with that. However, don't drag him into your rant because you got your underwear in a knot over my comment that was not meant to be degrading to what you are doing with your program.
Bob Montville
Portsmouth, NH
498-7600
We could argue this hypothetical til we're blue in the face. Perhaps we have. But ask the kids who have played both locally and in East Cobb, Jupiter, Area Code, etc., which they prefer. I guarantee you that the good ones will all tell you that the southern tournaments provided both better competition, thus givning them a sense of where they fit in the national baseball picture, and better exposure. It also lifts their game.
My son was able to attend the Jupiter tournament with College Select and East Cobb and East Cobb Yankees Invitational with North East Baseball. He also participated in numerous showcases up north and, obviously, played HS ball up here. All were valuable in their own way. But I know how he'd answer this question... And it helped him get where he is now--even at a northern D1.
My son was able to attend the Jupiter tournament with College Select and East Cobb and East Cobb Yankees Invitational with North East Baseball. He also participated in numerous showcases up north and, obviously, played HS ball up here. All were valuable in their own way. But I know how he'd answer this question... And it helped him get where he is now--even at a northern D1.
Here is my question does a kid have to play baseball with the end goal of the mlb? Can kids play because they love it an are good at it? Can they pair a college team with an education that will help them excel after their days on the diamond are behind them or should all those kids quit?
Bob, I never said anything negative about your son, what I implied was that your family committed quite a bit of money in the process, most NH families do not have those financial resources. As for the degree that is a valid question, as long as the kid moves on to college ball and is able to earn a degree in the process is it not best to find a school the matches the player? It is not fair of you to declare what the top players should do, suggestions are fair but if we are going to be throwing orders out on this board. DONT TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T BE DOING. To each his own share your views and experience, your post indicates that kids should blow off our league for something else, I don't tell other teams players to ditch games.
quote:Originally posted by Granite State Baseball Association:
Here is my question does a kid have to play baseball with the end goal of the mlb? Can kids play because they love it an are good at it? Can they pair a college team with an education that will help them excel after their days on the diamond are behind them or should all those kids quit?
Of course. Those who love it and are good at it also tend to want to play the best possible competition to see where they stack up. Obviously we are very fortunate to be able to send our son to those tournaments. But it isn't necessary to go to all of them. The opportunity to go to one is well worth it. Eye-opening.
I guess my point is what percentage of High School baseball players will put on a major league uniform and be paid for it, probably very low. I think that high school juniors and seniors need to be realistic and think about their future, baseball can be a part of it but they need to consider life after they hang up their cleats, I don't think anyone on this board will deny the value of a college degree, hell today a masters is becoming more and more common.
For example I have a player who has been contacted by an Ivy League school, the indications from the coach is that because of their financial decision this kid could go for practically nothing. This player most likely will not play professionally, if this was your son what would you do? I would sign on the dotted line and make sure the grades don't drop off.
Granite State
I must be missing something, I have never talked about degrees, I have never told people what to do. All I have done is to contribute information for people to look into in hopes that it will help them with their decisions - whatever it is!!.
Where are you getting all this stuff about me telling people what to do!!
My son played locally with the Mavericks the year he left LL. He did it because he loves playing baseball and it gave him the opportunity to play more games in the summer vs. better competition. Yes we had the means to pay for the program and supporting costs and yes I know everyone doesn't have the money to do this!
Dave Hoyt of the Mavericks has been great to our son but he left their program this past summer because he had the opportunity to play for a Mass team that was going to "higher profile" events - at the time the Mavericks didn't. In college baseball recruiting; the summer between your junior and senior years is critical. I hope you won't disagree with that.
My son had goals (his goals not my wife or mine)to try to get into a decent academic school, that was large with football/basketball etc, that played down south and was in a good conference.
Per our research we felt he had to move beyond NE events (not that they are bad)to see if he had the ability to compete at this level. You find that out real quick per your performance and the coaches contacts.
From attending these events we learned alot about exposure, colleges, the recruiting process etc. What's wrong with sharing that with NH parents/players.
If you are going to continue to be in business you need to get thicker skin. Not all consumers are going to want your product. This doesn't mean that your product is bad, it just means their purchasing objectives don't match up with what you are offering.
Please point out to me where any of my posts have told people what they should be doing! Please point out to me where any on my posts have told people your program is bad and they should go elsewhere.
Have I done this; or have I really stated there are many options depending on ones goals?
I must be missing something, I have never talked about degrees, I have never told people what to do. All I have done is to contribute information for people to look into in hopes that it will help them with their decisions - whatever it is!!.
Where are you getting all this stuff about me telling people what to do!!
My son played locally with the Mavericks the year he left LL. He did it because he loves playing baseball and it gave him the opportunity to play more games in the summer vs. better competition. Yes we had the means to pay for the program and supporting costs and yes I know everyone doesn't have the money to do this!
Dave Hoyt of the Mavericks has been great to our son but he left their program this past summer because he had the opportunity to play for a Mass team that was going to "higher profile" events - at the time the Mavericks didn't. In college baseball recruiting; the summer between your junior and senior years is critical. I hope you won't disagree with that.
My son had goals (his goals not my wife or mine)to try to get into a decent academic school, that was large with football/basketball etc, that played down south and was in a good conference.
Per our research we felt he had to move beyond NE events (not that they are bad)to see if he had the ability to compete at this level. You find that out real quick per your performance and the coaches contacts.
From attending these events we learned alot about exposure, colleges, the recruiting process etc. What's wrong with sharing that with NH parents/players.
If you are going to continue to be in business you need to get thicker skin. Not all consumers are going to want your product. This doesn't mean that your product is bad, it just means their purchasing objectives don't match up with what you are offering.
Please point out to me where any of my posts have told people what they should be doing! Please point out to me where any on my posts have told people your program is bad and they should go elsewhere.
Have I done this; or have I really stated there are many options depending on ones goals?
Bob,
Read the private message I wrote you before this goes any further, I sent you two.
Read the private message I wrote you before this goes any further, I sent you two.
Another day of heated baseball talk, I love it! After reading both public posts I have to say that you both have points. GSBA is great for a majority of NH ballplayers. It gets them local exposure to an area that, in my opinion, has the highest number of upper-level colleges. BUT, I believe for the rarer player with asperations to play outside of New England then it only makes sense to play outside of New England!
From my dealings with both of you on these boards I know that you are both good baseball men and want the best for NH baseball. We are arguing about a small popluation of NH baseball players here. If I had a son who was at the level of Mike M. then I would also encourage him to take the route that Bob has taken.
Isn't both goals to get these boys playing ball in college, no matter where?'
PS:
Bob, I hope Hop takes me up on my offer to scrimmage this year! It has been a standing two-year offer! When is Portsmouth usually clear to play in the pre-season?
From my dealings with both of you on these boards I know that you are both good baseball men and want the best for NH baseball. We are arguing about a small popluation of NH baseball players here. If I had a son who was at the level of Mike M. then I would also encourage him to take the route that Bob has taken.
Isn't both goals to get these boys playing ball in college, no matter where?'
PS:
Bob, I hope Hop takes me up on my offer to scrimmage this year! It has been a standing two-year offer! When is Portsmouth usually clear to play in the pre-season?
Iron,
I don't remember much about our scrimages, I think two years ago we played at Ipswich High in MA. Last year I don't know if we had a pre-season game; maybe due to the weather? We may have played Epping but that was not fun for either side.
I don't talk to Tim that much because of the parent/coach thing which I like to avoid. I will see him over the next few weeks at football and ask him to schedule you guys-not that my vote mean anything.
To me, playing good teams is much better and from the game I saw at Legion Regionals you have some very good players.
Who is the big kid you had on your team, maybe played 1st base? Lefthanded? The kid is a beast and I mean that as a compliment.
And yes I am rooting that all the NH players who desire to play college baseball- get that chance -regardless of what school they play at or where it is.
I don't remember much about our scrimages, I think two years ago we played at Ipswich High in MA. Last year I don't know if we had a pre-season game; maybe due to the weather? We may have played Epping but that was not fun for either side.
I don't talk to Tim that much because of the parent/coach thing which I like to avoid. I will see him over the next few weeks at football and ask him to schedule you guys-not that my vote mean anything.
To me, playing good teams is much better and from the game I saw at Legion Regionals you have some very good players.
Who is the big kid you had on your team, maybe played 1st base? Lefthanded? The kid is a beast and I mean that as a compliment.
And yes I am rooting that all the NH players who desire to play college baseball- get that chance -regardless of what school they play at or where it is.
Granite State,
I am going to end this spirited banter hopefully on a positive note.
You say your goal is to eventually bring a team of NH players to East Cobb or Jupiter (just a suggestion, start with East Cobb first).
My family will donate the first $250 to your fundraising efforts. If you get sponsors to donate at least $500, then we will match it with another $250. This would give your team its first $1,000 to offset the cost to the parents. This year it cost us between $500-600 to send our son to East Cobb for a week, that's flight, hotel and food.
We feel very strongly about giving our NH kids as many opportunities as possible to reach their baseball and academic goals. Hopefully this will start the ball rolling toward you and your staff bringing a team to at least one of these challenging but fun events. If you have players who like baseball and they like competition then they should have this experience. Its a small step but its a start.
Secondly, its our family's way of saying thank you to; and in honor of, all the dedicated NH people (coaches, Board members, booster clubs etc) that have helped our son reach his goal.
This is an open invitation to your first team as long as I am generating fog on a mirror.
I am going to end this spirited banter hopefully on a positive note.
You say your goal is to eventually bring a team of NH players to East Cobb or Jupiter (just a suggestion, start with East Cobb first).
My family will donate the first $250 to your fundraising efforts. If you get sponsors to donate at least $500, then we will match it with another $250. This would give your team its first $1,000 to offset the cost to the parents. This year it cost us between $500-600 to send our son to East Cobb for a week, that's flight, hotel and food.
We feel very strongly about giving our NH kids as many opportunities as possible to reach their baseball and academic goals. Hopefully this will start the ball rolling toward you and your staff bringing a team to at least one of these challenging but fun events. If you have players who like baseball and they like competition then they should have this experience. Its a small step but its a start.
Secondly, its our family's way of saying thank you to; and in honor of, all the dedicated NH people (coaches, Board members, booster clubs etc) that have helped our son reach his goal.
This is an open invitation to your first team as long as I am generating fog on a mirror.
Took a night off from hsbaseballweb... did I miss anything?
Hands down, Mike Montville was the best player in New Hampshire this past spring, and he will be the best player in the state next spring as well.
No offense to anyone on here but Kyle Neverman and the Barrett kid from Keene were both solid. I really feel that in the 2009 season these two should also be mentioned. This is not a post to take anything away from Montville, I just think that in 2009 it was not black and white there were multiple qualified canidates.
I agree with Granite State, way to many good players in NH to anoint anyone the best.
The next logical question is could you form a team of NH's best...a bunch of the kids mentioned on here for instance..and take them to a national tournament like the WWBA in Jupiter that just happenned this past weekend and compete? After reading some of the posts from the general discussion forum on here it appears that there were not a lot of kids throwing in the upper 90's and those that did were not surprisingly wild. We must have enough NH pitchers in the mid to upper 80's with control and solid secondary pitches to hold their own. Now seeing something like that would be cool!!
He did win NH Gatorade Player of the year though...
I still dont get how Montville wins Gatorade Player of the year but does not win Class I player of the your lol things that make you go hmmmmmmmm
I am not taking anything away from Mike's success, I just think that Kyle Neverman and the Barrett kid from Keene should be in the conversation, there are probably people who also believe that the older Lyons boy should be considered. I just don't think it is as clear cut as your post originally indicated.
Coach C made a great point, if Montville is the best in the state how come he didn't win the Class I player of the year. This is an award that is voted on by the coaches who should know what they are talking about. I think that ends the debate.
Also pulled Union Leader All State team, here they are, Clark, Sylvester, Southwell, Neverman, Barrett, Fransoso, Sean Lyons, Feehan, LeLievre and Montville. All nine seniors going on to college baseball and Montville, next year. With this much talent, how can you pick a best of.
Later, I will post the All-State fist teams by class. Its in the July 1 Union Leader, I tried to pull it on line but the article didn't come up. See All State Snub topic.
Also pulled Union Leader All State team, here they are, Clark, Sylvester, Southwell, Neverman, Barrett, Fransoso, Sean Lyons, Feehan, LeLievre and Montville. All nine seniors going on to college baseball and Montville, next year. With this much talent, how can you pick a best of.
Later, I will post the All-State fist teams by class. Its in the July 1 Union Leader, I tried to pull it on line but the article didn't come up. See All State Snub topic.
