Thank you HCD. I am sorry I could not make it this weekend it sure would have been nice to see you and Stephen. You guys have a great team and no doubt will have a fine season. Stephen is going to have a tremendous career at UNCP and it couldn't happen to a finer young man. And yes, Cory is a very talented player. Its going to be great to watch him progress in the game.
My son and his team finally got on an outdoor field for the first time (games or practice) this "Spring", and it was humbling. They've been practicing indoors all winter, and it is just not the same. Their bus had to leave early Sunday AM from Virginia to head back to upstate NY to beat a snowstorm that dumped another 6" of snow. My son got to toe the rubber in the 8th against #8 Virginia down a bunch of runs presumably to give him experience. He was nervous as expected, and disappointed in the outcome. He gave up some solid & bloop hits, and made some good pitches for a chance at a double play that didn't happen and extended the inning for more runs. Bottom line is he got through it, and looking forward to the next opportunity to pitch. Baptism by fire!
It is great to come into a program with a lot of support and enthusiasm. We met many parents, former players and alumni at the games. Good weekend from that perspective!
First College Pitch
It is great to come into a program with a lot of support and enthusiasm. We met many parents, former players and alumni at the games. Good weekend from that perspective!
First College Pitch
fenwaysouth - I took the liberty and posted that photo from the the link in your post. Great stuff and he looks so young 
Fine looking young man.
Hey, Folks, today, my brother was digging around for an update of my son's game, and he stumbled across a website called NMTV Sports. It has live video or audio feeds from games in smaller conferences. I never heard of it, so I checked it out. Ha, I found a local lacrosse game. The video was pretty good- smooth, not choppy. You just type in your zip code to log in. (I couldn't view through firefox. I had to use internet explorer.)
Lots of baseball games listed. Check out the schedule.
http://pennatlantic.com/
Lots of baseball games listed. Check out the schedule.
http://pennatlantic.com/
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Well, the season starts on Friday and today, for the THIRD TIME in 11 months, my son will have knee surgery. ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair in March, another meniscus repair in October, and now another meniscus and ACL repair today.
Either the third time will be the charm, or 3 strikes and he's out.
This is his last season. The doc "thinks" that he will be able to play the last half of the season. Hmmm.... we'll see.
Well, that's that. He came home for spring break and today went to a doctor here.....he needs an ACL "revision", meaning, a do-over. Hopefully, this doctor will do it the right way and he will be able to get on with his life. I sure wish he could have a do-over season.
Hey play baseball...so sorry to hear of your guys struggles. I hope things turn around for your son this time and he heals up once and for all.
Definitely a crummy situation.
Definitely a crummy situation.
Unusual stat in my son's college game yesterday--13 hit by pitches including ten on my son's team. Pretty wild pitching for college level.
quote:Originally posted by play baseball:
Well, that's that. He came home for spring break and today went to a doctor here.....he needs an ACL "revision", meaning, a do-over. Hopefully, this doctor will do it the right way and he will be able to get on with his life. I sure wish he could have a do-over season.
I'm really sorry to read this. I'm sure your son is devastated. Please support him if he decides enough is enough. It has nothing to do with 'heart', or 'determination'. It's about what his knee is going to feel like when he's 30, 40... 50. It's about his living a normal life. Surgery, crutches, immobilizers, grueling rehab, doctor appointments; they're not part of a normal life. I went though it four times before I finally came to my senses and said 'That's it. I'm done.'
I wish him the best, no matter what he chooses, but please try to make him aware that he will be an old man some day. Take it from me. It's no fun being an old man with a sore knee.
Geez Louise ... That's a bummer about the knee... Is that knee part Wood and the Dr. Was flummoxed about how to fix it? Sorry... Not a good time for humor but I do really feel bad for your son and his 2 cool parents
Play Baseball -
I am so sorry to hear that. Nobody deserves to have to endure that procedure three times. I really feel for him (and you!)
I am so sorry to hear that. Nobody deserves to have to endure that procedure three times. I really feel for him (and you!)
Play Baseball,
So sorry to hear about another injury. Injuries are so tought to get through just one time around.Did he already use ip his redshirt year?
So sorry to hear about another injury. Injuries are so tought to get through just one time around.Did he already use ip his redshirt year?
Thanks, everyone. I don't know who hurts more--him or me.
Yes, his redshirt season was last year----with the initial ACL reconstruction----or was it when he had Tommy John surgery a few years ago? Hard to tell. Either way, it's been a very sad end to what we thought would have been a fun college career. Oh well.
He ultimately wants to be a baseball coach. So who knows? This may ultimately help him....I do know that he will always have the players' safety in the forefront of his mind.
I hope that all of your players are healthy and stay injury free.
Yes, his redshirt season was last year----with the initial ACL reconstruction----or was it when he had Tommy John surgery a few years ago? Hard to tell. Either way, it's been a very sad end to what we thought would have been a fun college career. Oh well.
He ultimately wants to be a baseball coach. So who knows? This may ultimately help him....I do know that he will always have the players' safety in the forefront of his mind.
I hope that all of your players are healthy and stay injury free.
quote:Originally posted by play baseball:
Thanks, everyone. I don't know who hurts more--him or me.
JJ Heller- Your Hands
I'm impressed that he never gave up! I think that shows so much inner strength to keep coming back. He must really have some supportive parents!
After watching baseball games thru chain link fences for twelve years, its really nice to watch thru netting this year. Now if I could only be able to get to more games.
Good weekend series for Lander University. Takes 3 games from #17 USC Aiken. Go Bearcats.
What a great Spring Weekend in Florida. Yesterday I got to see JH throw a complete 3-1 win over Boston-UMass at the Chain of Lakes fields in Winter Haven. He had very good command of his pitches, and it was a pleasure to watch. His grandmother was also in town to visit, so I got to meet her as well and have dinner later that evening. JH is as nice and well spoken "live" as he is in print. I know his parents are proud!
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After watching baseball games thru chain link fences for twelve years, its really nice to watch thru netting
Couldn't agree more. We had a real treat last weekend when PrimeJr's team played a series on a Giants minor league field with no fencing or netting(down the baselines) obstructing the view. Ah, the way baseball is meant to be viewed BUT you gotta pay attention to the baseball (and bats).
Jr. got a rare Freshman start and finally banged his first College base hit; just a bases loaded single (2-rbi's) but that 500lb Gorilla is off his back. His BA is well below the "Mendoza Line" but, he has been barreling most everything however they have all seemed to be "at-um" balls until his lazer beam up the middle.
Team has 21 home runs is 22 games with one player having 7 to date and leading the conference. That represents about half of last years output per game. The BBCOR bats have taken the game to a better place IMO.
Two thirds of our outfield is out with leg injuries hence my son's opportunity to get playing time. They should be back in short order so he's looking to enjoy these "spot starts" in their absence. He is still enjoying every second of the College experience and so are we!
smalltownmom why does that report on JH not surprise me? Lol. I am so glad you got to meet him and see him pitch. I am hoping to do the same thing one day.
Prime9 that first one can be the hardest to get but after that it all falls into place. Thanks for the update I enjoy reading about all the guys. Good luck to him I know he is going to do just fine.
Prime9 that first one can be the hardest to get but after that it all falls into place. Thanks for the update I enjoy reading about all the guys. Good luck to him I know he is going to do just fine.
Prime9 tell him congrats on that first hit, I am sure that feels great!
quote:Prime9 that first one can be the hardest to get but after that it all falls into place. Thanks for the update I enjoy reading about all the guys. Good luck to him I know he is going to do just fine.
I certainly hope that is the case Coach May and TwoBagger! I too enjoy tracking the players we know and those here. I see your Landers team is off to a great Conference start. I think we play three against you in May just before the Tournament kicks off. I hear your team has a pretty good young catcher there. You know anything about him?
Best of luck on the year .... to ALL.
Last Thursday Hot Corner Son's team was scheduled to play a dh against a non-conference team. I was hopeful that he might see some playing time because since conference season started it had dwindled to almost nothing (not complaining, I knew it would happen; starter at third is a senior who is the team captain and heckuva player). But then it rained all day and I figured it would be a wash out.
They postponed hour after hour, finally deciding to start the dh after dark on a cold, damp night. I stayed home and didn't make the trip, but two of my son's best friends who were off for spring break decided to go down for the games. I thought it was very nice of them to make the trip given that the games might not even be played and my son likely wouldn't see the field even if they did play.
First game was a blow out for our team, but son didn't get in the game. I thought that was a bad sign and I felt sorry for those boys who had made the trip just to shiver in the cold and rain hoping to see my son.
Game two started about 9:00 pm and low and behold my boy was in the lineup as DH. Then I started the typical parental worrying. The kid hadn't had an AB in a couple of weeks, it was cold/damp, and they had been at the field all day trying to keep it ready for action. What were his chances of doing anything in those conditions?
When my son came up in the second inning for his first AB there was a man on first and no one out. I knew the bunt was coming. It was the obvious play and the coach had been using the bunt in this situation all year. I'm watching the live stats on the computer talking to myself, "Just get it down, kid. Do your job."
Then, nothing for about a minute. Those of you who follow college games this way know the anxiety that builds when no information comes through for what seems like forever. Finally, the update. Hot Corner Son homered to right center. First college homer! My wife and I danced around like we were kids again.
PS: Those good friends who went to watch my son decided to try and go find the baseball for my son. It had landed in a private yard. One boy started to climb the fence until a very large dog jumped out of the darkness and scared the **** out of him. They abandoned the quest at that point. Friendship only goes so far.
They postponed hour after hour, finally deciding to start the dh after dark on a cold, damp night. I stayed home and didn't make the trip, but two of my son's best friends who were off for spring break decided to go down for the games. I thought it was very nice of them to make the trip given that the games might not even be played and my son likely wouldn't see the field even if they did play.
First game was a blow out for our team, but son didn't get in the game. I thought that was a bad sign and I felt sorry for those boys who had made the trip just to shiver in the cold and rain hoping to see my son.
Game two started about 9:00 pm and low and behold my boy was in the lineup as DH. Then I started the typical parental worrying. The kid hadn't had an AB in a couple of weeks, it was cold/damp, and they had been at the field all day trying to keep it ready for action. What were his chances of doing anything in those conditions?
When my son came up in the second inning for his first AB there was a man on first and no one out. I knew the bunt was coming. It was the obvious play and the coach had been using the bunt in this situation all year. I'm watching the live stats on the computer talking to myself, "Just get it down, kid. Do your job."
Then, nothing for about a minute. Those of you who follow college games this way know the anxiety that builds when no information comes through for what seems like forever. Finally, the update. Hot Corner Son homered to right center. First college homer! My wife and I danced around like we were kids again.
PS: Those good friends who went to watch my son decided to try and go find the baseball for my son. It had landed in a private yard. One boy started to climb the fence until a very large dog jumped out of the darkness and scared the **** out of him. They abandoned the quest at that point. Friendship only goes so far.
Hotcornerdad,
Congratulations! I know there were a lot of years of hardwork behind that homer.Wish I could have that feeling one day as well.
RR23
Congratulations! I know there were a lot of years of hardwork behind that homer.Wish I could have that feeling one day as well.
RR23
LOL! Congratulations! I would take the HR for a SAC Bunt any day of the week! And yes, when my wife and I are listening over the summer we get up and give each other a high five if my son gets a big hit, I can relate, and do share your enthusiasm.
Great news! Enjoy!
Great news! Enjoy!
Congrats! I bet thats a great feeling.
quote:My wife and I danced around like we were kids again.
YES! I know that feeling and couldn't believe how nervous I got watching that stupid monitor waiting for the results of each play as the game became tight. I had to go get a cold brew when mine pinch hit the other night. Who would've thunk it?
Loved the story! Congrats on the big hit. I'm waiting for mine to hit his first homer but am just glad he's seeing a little of the field. Can certainly relate to your story.
Congrats HCD. That is awesome and a great story.
Awesome to read all these exciting stories!
Keep them coming...
Congratulations to all the hard working players that are seeing great results for all that hard work.
Keep them coming...
Congratulations to all the hard working players that are seeing great results for all that hard work.
Congrats HCD. Great way for your son to earn a few more ABs along the way.
Hot Corner Dad - your story brings back some very emotional memories for me. That one hit may have changed your son's career!
Wonderful story. Thanks for posting it. Very glad for HCS.
HCD,
Nice post. I'v watched the gametracker on my PC on a few occasions, and I could feel your anxiety in your writing...Congrats to your son.
As for the HR in the private yard...sounds like your son needed the kids from Sandlot to help him out?
Nice post. I'v watched the gametracker on my PC on a few occasions, and I could feel your anxiety in your writing...Congrats to your son.
As for the HR in the private yard...sounds like your son needed the kids from Sandlot to help him out?
Just back from Florida to watch freshman son's team (Heidelberg). An injury is keeping him from pitching, but he is on the road to recovery and hopefully will be back on the mound soon. I still got to see him in his uniform for the first time, and saw him warm up with the "varsity". Not to mention, I also got to see some very good baseball games! Berg is now 9-0.
quote:Originally posted by OH BBMom:
Just back from Florida to watch freshman son's team (Heidelberg). An injury is keeping him from pitching, but he is on the road to recovery and hopefully will be back on the mound soon. I still got to see him in his uniform for the first time, and saw him warm up with the "varsity". Not to mention, I also got to see some very good baseball games! Berg is now 9-0.
Outstanding! The 'Berg has one of the best young coaches in America. They have become a national power.
HCD,
We made the 7 hour trip to watch son's team play 3 games Saturday and Sunday. We also saw our son's first college HR! Priceless, We wouldn't have missed it for the world! Congrats to HC son! Play Ball!
We made the 7 hour trip to watch son's team play 3 games Saturday and Sunday. We also saw our son's first college HR! Priceless, We wouldn't have missed it for the world! Congrats to HC son! Play Ball!
Great stories! Congratulations to HCD and Carol and their sons.
Great stuff HCD and Carol! 
HCD, How awesome! And that his friends who braved the cold and rain got to see him homer! That is just great. We are right there with you watching live stats and pacing the floor between updates. It must have been pretty cool to see "HOMERUN!" across the top of the screen!