Roth will be able to pitch this season, he pitched a couple games last year in relief, during the district tournament. And yes Mason is out with a back problem...defenitely going to be a D1 eventually
Good for next season then too. But losing rutherfords arm.
NR beat GF 4-3 in 9.
Very nice start River. Robert Fitzwater with the walk off base hit.
NR over Grassfield 4-3 in nine innings. Simply a great baseball game. There were balls hit hard right at people. There were great defensive plays made. There were great efforts on the mound. Two very good teams, played a gem. Enough said.
Seems to me that Grassfield would have the best chance of moving on, along with Western Branch, in their conference.
NR and Grassfield was a great game. NR can swing it 1-9 pretty well and have enough arms I think to make a run in their conference and regionals and states. Grassfield has good looking young guys. Only a couple of seniors were in the lineup vs NR. Stallings, a sophomore, threw well on the bump for 7. And their 3rd baseman who swings in the 3 spot from the left side looks legit. Went 4-5 and had a hell of a play in the field. Grassfield has a shot at giving Western Branch a run for their money. Considering that Grassfield did take all 3 meetings with Branch last year. Should be a great matchup.
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
NR and Grassfield was a great game. NR can swing it 1-9 pretty well and have enough arms I think to make a run in their conference and regionals and states. Grassfield has good looking young guys. Only a couple of seniors were in the lineup vs NR. Stallings, a sophomore, threw well on the bump for 7. And their 3rd baseman who swings in the 3 spot from the left side looks legit. Went 4-5 and had a hell of a play in the field. Grassfield has a shot at giving Western Branch a run for their money. Considering that Grassfield did take all 3 meetings with Branch last year. Should be a great matchup.
The lefty you are referring to is Andrew Bullock. He is a special offensive player. Can hit to all fields with a purpose!
Yep. Sprayed the ball to all fields. And is only a junior. Was really impressed with Grassfields first 3 batters collecting 9 hits considering they go sophomore, sophomore, junior at the top of their lineup. Think Nansemond veterans got the better of them tonight but I like Grassfield and the way they play.
Re Issue of pitching Selby vs Oscar Smith:
I have been watching Western Branch baseball for more than seven years. The pitching of Selby against Oscar Smith is very consistent with the approach that Coach Wright has taken in years past. For the most part, he establishes his pitching rotation and sticks with it. (For example, in 2011, the number two pitcher pitched the whole game against Oscar Smith.) Besides, Friday’s game it was only the second game of the season. Selby may have needed the game experience to warm up for the season.
Another reason to start one of your regular starters against Oscar Smith is that Oscar Smith has played Western Branch tightly in some previous years. In the 2011 game referenced above, the score was 0-0 at the end of 4 innings. In the second 2011 game, the score was only 4-0 at the end of 6 innings. In the first game in 2010, it was 4-0 at the end of 6 innings. In the second game of 2010, it was Oscar Smith 3, WB 0 though 4 innings. Can't take any team for granted.
As for the strength of WB this year, they remind me, as one poster stated above, of Great Bridge a few years ago – not an easy out in the lineup. WB was spraying multi-base hits all around the field in the game against Hickory and the pitcher they faced is one headed to a very strong D-1 program.
Hickory beat Deep Creek 14-4 yesterday. Mikey Polansky (freshman for Hickory) went 4-4 with 2 home runs.
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
Yep. Sprayed the ball to all fields. And is only a junior. Was really impressed with Grassfields first 3 batters collecting 9 hits considering they go sophomore, sophomore, junior at the top of their lineup. Think Nansemond veterans got the better of them tonight but I like Grassfield and the way they play.
I wouldn't exactly call NR a "veteran" team. They carry 6 seniors, two of which are new to the program, and one of which (a starting infielder) is presently out with a broken finger. The only senior who was a regular starter last season is Riggs. The remainder, and the vast majority of the team, are underclassmen.
The pitching rotation yesterday went 10, 11, 11. Talented they are, veteran they are not!
Western Branch and Great Bridge are veteran teams!
I agree with you heels, Western Branch and Great Bridge have a ton of experience on the infield and the outfield. It's going to be very interesting watching how far these teams can make it into the post season! I'm feeling something very special about to happen with this WB team
Western Branch absolutely has more than enough talent to take home a state championship. Think it might be interesting as to who emerges as the number 1 starter towards the end the season. Have heard that Rutherford was still the guy but have also heard that Selby was going to be their number 1 this year.
Coach Wright is taking this one game at at time. Getting all his pitchers their work in
Why did Fisher transfer????
Originally Posted by GB_Baseball:
Originally Posted by nrbb07:
WB's lineup is solid from top to bottom and that Fisher kid is legit! That was the first time I had ever seen him play. Fisher has a killer arm and can rake! I don't know if there would be much comparison if it was still the "old SED". I think a lot of people knew before the season was going to start that WB would be a top 2 team. Some "old" SED teams have "Cake Conferences" this year and should be no question about them going to post season. It's almost a shoe-in. This should be the year Coach Wright hangs a State Championship banner. They are solid.
I agree with you nrbb, Western Branch is easily a state championship contender. Also i agree that Fisher is legit and will have a big impact this year. What do yall think about the GB v WB game?
http://hamptonroads.com/2013/0...ep-national-u18-team
And I think any H.S. coach will use whoever whenever they feel they need to win.
Hey have you seen them play in the last few games. Guess they used lots of their hits up in the first game. Think the lead off is still hitting but not 2-3-or 4 hitters.
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
Yep. Sprayed the ball to all fields. And is only a junior. Was really impressed with Grassfields first 3 batters collecting 9 hits considering they go sophomore, sophomore, junior at the top of their lineup. Think Nansemond veterans got the better of them tonight but I like Grassfield and the way they play.
Originally Posted by Ball 4:
Hey have you seen them play in the last few games. Guess they used lots of their hits up in the first game. Think the lead off is still hitting but not 2-3-or 4 hitters.
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
Yep. Sprayed the ball to all fields. And is only a junior. Was really impressed with Grassfields first 3 batters collecting 9 hits considering they go sophomore, sophomore, junior at the top of their lineup. Think Nansemond veterans got the better of them tonight but I like Grassfield and the way they play.
Bullock, who generally hits 3rd in the Grassfield lineup, has hit all season.
Before a game was played, you were touting their All-American pitching staff. Now that they lost three games to start the season, they apparently can't hit.
Context and perspective is needed. Grassfield has lost to WB, NR, and Hickory. It will be ok, and so will their season. Grassfield has a good team. Having said that, perhaps a little reality has set in!
I said that after the NR game that GF 1-3 hitters swung it well as they had 9 hits. The 2 hitter since has moved down to hitting 6th. Riddick who hits 1st is 5/14 on the season and Bullock who hits 3rd is 7/13 on the season. If that is struggling to you then ok. Burcham (4 hitter) struggled early but has swung it better lately. The rest the lineup is struggling some but it is early and it's a long season. You were just on Grassfields band wagon a couple weeks ago when Smith and Stallings were throwing "HEAT!!"
I am not sure where you get your stats but just because you get on base that is not a hit. He did not have any hits last night. 7/13 not sure?
Where you at any of the games?
You are right I like GF, but really like good baseball. Right now WB is the team. They are good at all parts of game.
But let’s report the numbers right.
I said that after the NR game that GF 1-3 hitters swung it well as they had 9 hits. The 2 hitter since has moved down to hitting 6th. Riddick who hits 1st is 5/14 on the season and Bullock who hits 3rd is 7/13 on the season. If that is struggling to you then ok. Burcham (4 hitter) struggled early but has swung it better lately. The rest the lineup is struggling some but it is early and it's a long season. You were just on Grassfields band wagon a couple weeks ago when Smith and Stallings were throwing "HEAT!!"
I'm fully aware that getting on base is not automatically a hit. But last night he was credited with 2 hits. A bobbled back hand play in the hole by the SS and the ground ball 1st basemans backhand and the throw to the pitcher covering that wasn't completed was ruled a hit and then an error for the advance on the bad throw by the other base runner. Just stating what was ruled last night. Bullock was 4/5 vs NR, 1/3 vs H, 0/2 vs WB and 2/3 vs DC. That's how it is in the books. He was even credited with 2 hits last night on the DC side as I checked and yes I have been to every GF game.
I do not know the all the rules? but is A bobbled back hand play in the hole by the SS a hit?
If so then I am wrong and I will say I am sorry...
Maybe I will learn something too... Also who rules these hits or not hits?
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
I'm fully aware that getting on base is not automatically a hit. But last night he was credited with 2 hits. A bobbled back hand play in the hole by the SS and the ground ball 1st basemans backhand and the throw to the pitcher covering that wasn't completed was ruled a hit and then an error for the advance on the bad throw by the other base runner. Just stating what was ruled last night. Bullock was 4/5 vs NR, 1/3 vs H, 0/2 vs WB and 2/3 vs DC. That's how it is in the books. He was even credited with 2 hits last night on the DC side as I checked and yes I have been to every GF game.
That play is a judgement call. I'm guessing it was ruled that he wouldn't of been able to throw him out from that spot. Usually if it would have been a close play and there is a bobble it will go as a hit. Not disagreeing with you because I could see it going either way. And a fan in the stands keeps one and an assistant coach for Shaun Todd keeps a chart that tracks everything. Did not recognize the man that kept the chart for DC.
OK thank you for clearing that up.
Like I said I do not know all the rules. Interesting that both sides had the same call. I asked a few people about it and they all said same thing. It is a judgment call. So in this case they thought it was a hit!
I am learning.....
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
That play is a judgement call. I'm guessing it was ruled that he wouldn't of been able to throw him out from that spot. Usually if it would have been a close play and there is a bobble it will go as a hit. Not disagreeing with you because I could see it going either way. And a fan in the stands keeps one and an assistant coach for Shaun Todd keeps a chart that tracks everything. Did not recognize the man that kept the chart for DC.
Originally Posted by Ball 4:
OK thank you for clearing that up.
Like I said I do not know all the rules. Interesting that both sides had the same call. I asked a few people about it and they all said same thing. It is a judgment call. So in this case they thought it was a hit!
I am learning.....
Originally Posted by TriplePlay_3:
That play is a judgement call. I'm guessing it was ruled that he wouldn't of been able to throw him out from that spot. Usually if it would have been a close play and there is a bobble it will go as a hit. Not disagreeing with you because I could see it going either way. And a fan in the stands keeps one and an assistant coach for Shaun Todd keeps a chart that tracks everything. Did not recognize the man that kept the chart for DC.
Go to the Statistics page of this site. Look for posts from Stats 4 Gnats. That dude loves this topic. It will give you a ton of detail on the rules and scorekeeping....there is a surprising amount in the rule book for scoring BTW.
As described here that is a Base hit 100% of the time in HS in any game anywhere...per the rules. No backhand play in the hole is ordinary effort in HS. There is no judgement involved on that one.