I have to share that the best part of our weekend after being swept, is that two families told me that my son had reached out to their sons during this season, one a frosh who the parents told me my son has welcomed him and made him feel a part of the team.Another family of a young man who has struggled fitting in with the team, and my son has befriended him and made him feel welcome and what a blessing it was as he was having a tough time.That made the entire season for me.it showed me that even though my son has had his struggles this year in his own way, he has been a good teammate and friend.That is such a great attribute, and I felt blessed.
That speaks to the great character your son has. You should be very proud of him. Treating others the way you would want to be treated --- great character.
Fanofgame. I love your prayer.
Interesting developments for Rhodes.
We are currently ranked 5th in the region, which was a surprise after our loss this past weekend. I think I know more about the ranking process than I am supposed to, but I really am thankful for my coach putting is in the position that we were in. Being battle tested against an unbelievably tough schedule may very well pay off big time for us. The 5 seed in the South region has made it 7 out of the past 8 years. Coach tells us our odds probably aren't that good, since numbers are down this year generally and therefore our record doesn't stack up with the typical 5 seed. It is a possibility that we get passed over in favor of an out of region team. A huge thing in our favor, though, is that we are the regional host.
However, the odds are good enough that we will practice next week in preparation for the hopeful at large bid. Rhodes has never made an NCAA regional in baseball and only once before (5 years ago) did we decide to take this measure to practice after finals/graduation in preparation for a possible at large berth.
It's an exciting time, although a little disappointing that I won't get to be home more than a couple days before returning for baseball and beginning my work/intern commitments shortly thereafter, it hurts my mother dearly that she won't get those 2 weeks with me like she anticipated. Coach has put me on what he calls a tentative 24 man roster, which is very encouraging because I honestly didn't expect it. We plan to do live scrimmages this week so he is probably willing to make changes based on that, and travel may cost us a player or two as well. I know that me having a good start is an absolute key to us going far in the regional, and I didn't come up with that start in our last tournament. Luckily, I may be able to show them the pitcher that I honestly haven't been since fall ball/high school in this week's scrimmages. My last bullpens have been encouraging, after my dad pointed out to me that my arm slot was drastically lower than he had seen me last. Staying on top of everything has improved my command in bullpens, and command has been more or less my only limiting factor this year. Hopefully, I can show them they can indeed depend on me when needed and hopefully we find out that we will in fact be playing in the postseason.
Roll on Lynx!
We are currently ranked 5th in the region, which was a surprise after our loss this past weekend. I think I know more about the ranking process than I am supposed to, but I really am thankful for my coach putting is in the position that we were in. Being battle tested against an unbelievably tough schedule may very well pay off big time for us. The 5 seed in the South region has made it 7 out of the past 8 years. Coach tells us our odds probably aren't that good, since numbers are down this year generally and therefore our record doesn't stack up with the typical 5 seed. It is a possibility that we get passed over in favor of an out of region team. A huge thing in our favor, though, is that we are the regional host.
However, the odds are good enough that we will practice next week in preparation for the hopeful at large bid. Rhodes has never made an NCAA regional in baseball and only once before (5 years ago) did we decide to take this measure to practice after finals/graduation in preparation for a possible at large berth.
It's an exciting time, although a little disappointing that I won't get to be home more than a couple days before returning for baseball and beginning my work/intern commitments shortly thereafter, it hurts my mother dearly that she won't get those 2 weeks with me like she anticipated. Coach has put me on what he calls a tentative 24 man roster, which is very encouraging because I honestly didn't expect it. We plan to do live scrimmages this week so he is probably willing to make changes based on that, and travel may cost us a player or two as well. I know that me having a good start is an absolute key to us going far in the regional, and I didn't come up with that start in our last tournament. Luckily, I may be able to show them the pitcher that I honestly haven't been since fall ball/high school in this week's scrimmages. My last bullpens have been encouraging, after my dad pointed out to me that my arm slot was drastically lower than he had seen me last. Staying on top of everything has improved my command in bullpens, and command has been more or less my only limiting factor this year. Hopefully, I can show them they can indeed depend on me when needed and hopefully we find out that we will in fact be playing in the postseason.
Roll on Lynx!
JPontiac - you have me TOTALLY pumped up 
I am pretty sure I am (at the very least) the biggest Rhodes baseball fan in all of Ohio (unless one of your teammates is from there) right now
Seriously, this is what college baseball is all about. Excitement. Anticipation. Playing for something. Achieving something as a team. Giving it everything you got... etc... etc.
Your Dad has great advice obviously because he knows you better than any other person on the planet.
Here is my advice the next time you get the ball. Don't try and be Josh Beckett and don't try and be Tim Lincecum. Don't try and throw the ball through a brick wall and don't try an do something you are not capable of or uncomfortable with.
Merely, be JPontiac!
God made you unique unto the world and being JPontiac is more than good enough. Use those gifts you were given at birth and the one's your family has so lovingly nurtured all these years. Do that and no matter what happens, God will smile on you
All the best to the Rhodes baseball team and their quest for the regional
I am pretty sure I am (at the very least) the biggest Rhodes baseball fan in all of Ohio (unless one of your teammates is from there) right now
Seriously, this is what college baseball is all about. Excitement. Anticipation. Playing for something. Achieving something as a team. Giving it everything you got... etc... etc.
Your Dad has great advice obviously because he knows you better than any other person on the planet.
Here is my advice the next time you get the ball. Don't try and be Josh Beckett and don't try and be Tim Lincecum. Don't try and throw the ball through a brick wall and don't try an do something you are not capable of or uncomfortable with.
Merely, be JPontiac!
God made you unique unto the world and being JPontiac is more than good enough. Use those gifts you were given at birth and the one's your family has so lovingly nurtured all these years. Do that and no matter what happens, God will smile on you
All the best to the Rhodes baseball team and their quest for the regional
Well - my senior son just pitched the last game of his college career - went 7.1 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. Didn't get the win but the team did win in extra innings!
Bittersweet moment. It has been a wonderful experience even though his team struggled at times. He has made friendships with both the other players and the coaches that will last a lifetime.
These past 4 years have gone by so fast - tried to take in all the mental pictures to go along with all the wonderful memories. Next week graduation with a degree in engineering and then off to work in June with a great job opportunity. Life is good. Very thankful for the sport of baseball and all the lessons he has learned on and off the field - a good ride!! No superstar - just a hard worker who loves the game!
Bittersweet moment. It has been a wonderful experience even though his team struggled at times. He has made friendships with both the other players and the coaches that will last a lifetime.
These past 4 years have gone by so fast - tried to take in all the mental pictures to go along with all the wonderful memories. Next week graduation with a degree in engineering and then off to work in June with a great job opportunity. Life is good. Very thankful for the sport of baseball and all the lessons he has learned on and off the field - a good ride!! No superstar - just a hard worker who loves the game!
Great post but you got it wrong at the end. He is a SUPERSTAR!!!
Ditto!
Lander upsets top seed Columbus State, in first round of Peach Belt tourney 3-2. Coach_ May son Jeff hits 2 run homer.
Go Bearcats.
Go Bearcats.
quote:Originally posted by manshine38:
Lander upsets top seed Columbus State, in first round of Peach Belt tourney 3-2. Coach_ May son Jeff hits 2 run homer.
Go Bearcats.
God has smiled on Jeff May. Here is a kid and a father who have let the play on the field do all the talking - as it should be imho.
Good things happen to good people. Maybe not in the time we all would like but eventually they happen. I could not be happier for the young man and his Dad and of course his entire family
Man I wish I could be there. So proud of that team. They showed a ton of heart today. Go Bearcats
Thanks CD. It means so much to me knowing we have people like you in our corner. So much. Still got to get a win tomorrow. But just happy to be still playing the game he loves.
Wow, that is awesome.Didnt catch any baseball or scores today with mothers day.Congratulations to Jeff and Coach May.Hard work, a belief in oneself, and a great family.Always a winning combination.I wish you could be there as well.Are they on the internet?
Congratulations to Coach Smith & Anderson! Great folks at Lander. Jeff could not be in a better place. Too bad you missed it Coach May, but congrats to your son as he helps his team extend their season!
Sons team went into the last two weeks of the season looking good, with a shot at winning the regular season. But they went on a nine game losing streak to finish up poorly. But they got it together for the conference tournament and won the championship today. Off to regionals in a week or so.
quote:Lander upsets top seed Columbus State, in first round of Peach Belt tourney 3-2. Coach_ May son Jeff hits 2 run homer.
Go Bearcats.
Awesome! Congrats, Coach May and Jeff!
quote:Originally posted by Rob Kremer:quote:Lander upsets top seed Columbus State, in first round of Peach Belt tourney 3-2. Coach_ May son Jeff hits 2 run homer.
Go Bearcats.
Awesome! Congrats, Coach May and Jeff!
Congrats to your son coach.
I remember when he beat my son's team in Jupiter with an extra inning hit in an elimination game.
I remember when he beat my son's team in Jupiter with an extra inning hit in an elimination game.
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After sitting out over half of the season with an elbow injury, son had a chance to pitch a few jv innings in late April. That led to 2 appearances and 4 innings in relief during conference games. Understandably, he looked a little rusty, but only allowed 2 runs in his 4 innings. Yesterday, he pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief in the OAC Championship game against the #1 DIII team in the country, Marietta. For the first time this year, he looked totally comfortable on the mound, and took over the situation on the field when a questionable call was made at second base. Sadly, they lost the game 7-3. Now we sit back and wait for the call to see if we are going to regionals.
I am so proud that my son worked through the rehab and made it back to contribute to the team. He was one of 6 freshmen to make the 25 man tournament roster. It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see him perform so well, and with such maturity, against such a high caliber of competition. I am looking forward to watching him play this summer.
I am so proud that my son worked through the rehab and made it back to contribute to the team. He was one of 6 freshmen to make the 25 man tournament roster. It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see him perform so well, and with such maturity, against such a high caliber of competition. I am looking forward to watching him play this summer.
quote:Originally posted by OH BBMom:
After sitting out over half of the season with an elbow injury, son had a chance to pitch a few jv innings in late April. That led to 2 appearances and 4 innings in relief during conference games. Understandably, he looked a little rusty, but only allowed 2 runs in his 4 innings. Yesterday, he pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief in the OAC Championship game against the #1 DIII team in the country, Marietta. For the first time this year, he looked totally comfortable on the mound, and took over the situation on the field when a questionable call was made at second base. Sadly, they lost the game 7-3. Now we sit back and wait for the call to see if we are going to regionals.
I am so proud that my son worked through the rehab and made it back to contribute to the team. He was one of 6 freshmen to make the 25 man tournament roster. It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see him perform so well, and with such maturity, against such a high caliber of competition. I am looking forward to watching him play this summer.
Great story. I don't want to jinx things, but it will be travesty if the 'Berg does not get in. All the best to your son and his team on their quest back to Wisconsin!
Thanks ClevelandDad! We think they have an excellent chance, but nothing is guaranteed! Hope to be back in Marietta this week.
My new college reporting thread!" Thanx to ClevelandDad, (Dan) I have a new thread to write on, all about college baseball...and I can still brag about my Grandson Jamie...Thanx again Dan!
OK, Jamie pitched in the CACC Championship game and they won, 10 to 3,
Slideshow of Wilmington U winning team, Jamie is #15 Wilmington U players winning Championship, 2011
Photos receiving Championship plaques and all the players received a beautiful wrist watch!
Jamie gave up 4 hits, 7 innings, 1 earned run and 7 K's...he's 9 and 1...they win Championship for 2011...Wilmington U winning Championship, 2011
tonight they will find out the rest of the teams they will be playing against in Conn. next week!
Slideshow of Wilmington U players, Jamie is #15
Thanx for looking...
Grandpop Bob
OK, Jamie pitched in the CACC Championship game and they won, 10 to 3,
Slideshow of Wilmington U winning team, Jamie is #15 Wilmington U players winning Championship, 2011
Photos receiving Championship plaques and all the players received a beautiful wrist watch!
Jamie gave up 4 hits, 7 innings, 1 earned run and 7 K's...he's 9 and 1...they win Championship for 2011...Wilmington U winning Championship, 2011
tonight they will find out the rest of the teams they will be playing against in Conn. next week!
Slideshow of Wilmington U players, Jamie is #15
Thanx for looking...
Grandpop Bob
Bob - thanks for the great report! Like I said before, Jamie should have won 1st team all-conference imho and he probably deserves all-america considerations as well. The only things he can control is his attitude and effort however. Encorage him that way and let everything else take care of itself 
quote:Originally posted by OH BBMom:
Thanks ClevelandDad! We think they have an excellent chance, but nothing is guaranteed! Hope to be back in Marietta this week.
I will be following closely
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Bob - thanks for the great report! Like I said before, Jamie should have won 1st team all-conference imho and he probably deserves all-america considerations as well. The only things he can control is his attitude and effort however. Encorage him that way and let everything else take care of itself
ClevelandDad...you to me are so worldly with baseball, any phase...and, everything you say is true...you know that I've made ALL kinds of ALL Teams in my lifetime from All City to High School All American...in-between 8 other All Star teams BUT I could never match what Jamie has done...he's one of a kind...not only Good in sports but top notch in behavior, personality, intelligence, and he knows what he wants! No problem with attitude and effort! Thanx again for your nice comments, lots of luck with you and family,
Regards,
Grandpop Bob
Hello again ClevelandDad,
Talked to son a little while ago. Found out that if his team would have won the 1st game yesterday, and forced a 2nd deciding game, he would have been the starting pitcher. How's that for your first collegiate start! Unfortunately though, not to be. Told him to stay sharp, they may need him in the regionals.
Talked to son a little while ago. Found out that if his team would have won the 1st game yesterday, and forced a 2nd deciding game, he would have been the starting pitcher. How's that for your first collegiate start! Unfortunately though, not to be. Told him to stay sharp, they may need him in the regionals.
quote:Originally posted by Bob LaFazia:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Bob - thanks for the great report! Like I said before, Jamie should have won 1st team all-conference imho and he probably deserves all-america considerations as well. The only things he can control is his attitude and effort however. Encorage him that way and let everything else take care of itself
ClevelandDad...you to me are so worldly with baseball, any phase...and, everything you say is true...you know that I've made ALL kinds of ALL Teams in my lifetime from All City to High School All American...in-between 8 other All Star teams BUT I could never match what Jamie has done...he's one of a kind...not only Good in sports but top notch in behavior, personality, intelligence, and he knows what he wants! No problem with attitude and effort! Thanx again for your nice comments, lots of luck with you and family,
Regards,
Grandpop Bob
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The field of 48 for the 2011 Div. II Baseball tournament has been announced, Jamie's Wilmington U team is in the East Region, at New Hampshire, with 6 teams entered, their 3rd time to be selected...Adelphi is ranked #1 for the East Region...we play Southern Conn. in first game...Jamie's name was mentioned and pronounced correctly...they usually kill his last name, Treml...like Tremmy, Tremmel, a bunch more...here is the announcement on ALL 48 teams for Div. II...Wilmington again is in the Eastern Region bracket:
Div. II baseball selections
Grandpop Bob
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Jamie picked Rookie of the Week, 4th time and last time, (end of season)
Jamie Rookie of the week, 4th time!
Grandpop Bob
Go Wildcats
JPontiac:
I see that you made it into the South bracket! Congratuations. Go get um!
I see that you made it into the South bracket! Congratuations. Go get um!
quote:Originally posted by BOF:
JPontiac:
I see that you made it into the South bracket! Congratuations. Go get um!
Might want to check that again BOF. Ufortunately, Rhodes did not make it.
http://d3baseball.com/notables...selections-announced
Congrats to OHBBMOM as the Berg are in. What a regional that will be. See LauraZA's future team Case Western made it! Who else is going to regionals? What an exciting time!
Congrats Bob on Jamie's team making regionals. You may have some travel in the future!
Congrats to everyone who made regionals. I look forward to watching you and your sons' as the tournaments progress.
By the way, thanks Cleveland Dad for the mention. This is Case's first time ever in the regionals and my son is very excited for Coach Englander and the team.
By the way, thanks Cleveland Dad for the mention. This is Case's first time ever in the regionals and my son is very excited for Coach Englander and the team.
Son's team, Catholic, will be playing in the Mid-Atlantic region, which means I might be a able to make a game. This is their first appearance in regionals since 1997, when they were DI. If they got put in any other region, I wouldnt have any chance to see it.
My bad, I must have seen the rankings or something...darn...next year I hope, what a great kid. My son will be playing for Trinity then, so we will root for them this year.
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:quote:Originally posted by BOF:
JPontiac:
I see that you made it into the South bracket! Congratuations. Go get um!
Might want to check that again BOF. Ufortunately, Rhodes did not make it.
http://d3baseball.com/notables...selections-announced
Congrats to OHBBMOM as the Berg are in. What a regional that will be. See LauraZA's future team Case Western made it! Who else is going to regionals? What an exciting time!
Congrats Bob on Jamie's team making regionals. You may have some travel in the future!
Thanx ClevelandDad...I don't travel far anymore, my daughter and son-in-law will though, they've seen every game!
Grandpop Bob
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OK, Adelphi is #1 for the East Region...hope we meet again, "we got lucky and won two down Florida from them"...Jamie won his 2nd game...
Good Luck guys!!!
Florida SWING!
3/12/2011 –
Adelphi University Santa Luces Sports Complex - Florida
STRONG PITCHING POWERS WILDCATS TO SWEEP OF ADELPHI
SANTA LUCES, FL -- Two solid starting pitching performances powered the Wildcats of Wilmington University to a sweep of Adelphi University Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Wilmington won the opener by a score of 6-1 and completed the sweep with a 4-0 blanking in the nightcap.
In the opener, senior Kurt Bruce (2-0) scattered five hits and one run (earned) while striking out seven innings of work. Mike Godwin led the way offensively, going 4-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Senior Bryan Woolford finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Freshman Jamie Treml (2-0) picked up the win, as he gave up just two hits and struck out 10 in the shutout victory. The ‘Cats managed just four hits, and Godwin led the charge again as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Matt Umba and Woolford added singles, while Joe Harbach scored twice.
Following the games, Wilmington improved to 12-1 on the season.
Grandpop Bob
Go WILDCATS!
bcb3- I am headed home tomorrow from school and will be home until the 27th. I am going to try to catch a day of the Mid-Atlantic regional. Hopefully we can meet up.
JH,
Will Strasberg Express announce the starting pitchers in advance? I do quite a bit of business up that way, and I'd like to catch you and a few others that I know on the mound. If there is beer and some baseball, I'm as good as there. Please let me know.
All,
Congrats to all that made the D3 tourney. All three of the Virginia teams (Shenandoah, Christopher Newport and Randolph-Macon) are loaded with talent.
Will Strasberg Express announce the starting pitchers in advance? I do quite a bit of business up that way, and I'd like to catch you and a few others that I know on the mound. If there is beer and some baseball, I'm as good as there. Please let me know.
All,
Congrats to all that made the D3 tourney. All three of the Virginia teams (Shenandoah, Christopher Newport and Randolph-Macon) are loaded with talent.
fenway- Shoot a PM over to hokieone. He is the GM of the team and would know better than me. As of right now I don't think I will be able to be starting games in the beginning of the summer because I am going through physical therapy to heal up a torn flexor muscle in my forearm. However as the season goes along and I regain some arm strength and stamina, if the team decides that I am ready to start and it would be fitting for the team, I will certainly let you know if/when that is scheduled.
Well, college season is over. Our son was a freshman at a pretty tough engineering school. He ended up being the only frosh to start and he did well at 3B. The team also tied for regular season championship but did not win the NCAA birth. Most importantly, my biggest concern, was his grades and he is holding his own. Amen!
quote:Originally posted by baseball_fever:
Well, college season is over. Our son was a freshman at a pretty tough engineering school. He ended up being the only frosh to start and he did well at 3B. The team also tied for regular season championship but did not win the NCAA birth. Most importantly, my biggest concern, was his grades and he is holding his own. Amen!
You know baseball_fever, grades are the most important thing in college...grades first...ALWAYS!
You should be PROUD and I know you are that he was the only FROSH to start...quite an honor...hope he keeps up the good work!
Grandpop Bob
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Wilmington U lose the 1st Region game, 2 to 1
Wilmington first game of Regions
Play again to at 3:00 PM against Adelphi, will keep you posted!
Grandpop Bob
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Just found out from my daughter that Jamie was told from his coach that he (Jamie) had made Rookie of the Year for the Region...will keep you posted, getting nervous for 2nd playoff game with Adelphi...
we did take two from them in Florida but...this is a different ball game...we have a good pitcher starting the second game...if he's not ready..Jamie will be...if we win and Jamie doesn't pitch, then we'll see him in the 3rd game Saturday...will keep you posted!
Grandpop Bob
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Well they lost, 6 to 5...was leading 5 to 1 then the bubble broke...as My Grandpop would say, "thatsa base a ball",
Last game!
Now Jamie's going to play Semi Pro ball this summer...its been fun!
Grandpop Bob
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My Last Hooray for Jamie this year! Made a little slideshow from playing as a 7 yr. old to his Freshman Year in College...ENJOY!
Slide Show of Jamie TremlTurn on FULL SCREEN for larger show!
Thanx for L@@KIN'
Grandpop Bob
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Just one more: Five Wilmington University Wildcats Garner All-Region Baseball Honors...Jamie makes All East Region Rookie of Year!
This might be the last of his honors...THIS YEAR!
Grandpop Bob
Go Wildcats
Yesterday was the last game of the season for my son's team and it was also senior day.
There were only 2 seniors and the team/coaches found a nice way to honor both of the young men.
One senior was injured in a freak accident at practice early in the season which required major season ending surgery. To honor him at senior day, the senior came out to the mound on crutches to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Then, the starting pitcher (a sophomore) and the injured senior traded jerseys on the mound so that the starting pitcher could wear the senior's jersey and pitch in his honor. Also, the entire team wore their pants up (showing socks) to honor the senior since this was his traditional uniform look.
The other senior played all 9 positions during the game and topped it off by hitting his first career home run!
It was a great day and a great way to honor the outgoing seniors!
There were only 2 seniors and the team/coaches found a nice way to honor both of the young men.
One senior was injured in a freak accident at practice early in the season which required major season ending surgery. To honor him at senior day, the senior came out to the mound on crutches to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Then, the starting pitcher (a sophomore) and the injured senior traded jerseys on the mound so that the starting pitcher could wear the senior's jersey and pitch in his honor. Also, the entire team wore their pants up (showing socks) to honor the senior since this was his traditional uniform look.
The other senior played all 9 positions during the game and topped it off by hitting his first career home run!
It was a great day and a great way to honor the outgoing seniors!