Do you have a Pre-HS Player?

SDBB,
Nice level swing that drove that ball deep. Impressive. That's a kid who hits for average and power. Can my son borrow that swing?

I have a soon to be 2004 grad and a 2010 (6th grade) hence the 04and10 handle.

04.........6'2 175lb RHP Recently signed his NLI for next year

10..........5'9 120 RHP/1b


The 2010 should darf his brother as he has about 2 inches on him at the same age.

Looking forward to going through all this again with all you guys and gals.

5'9" already? WOW!!!! I thought my 5'4" 6th grader had good size. That's one big boy you've got there.

Mine is an 8th grader ('08) with late d.o.b. (Aug. 1) will graduate as a 17 y.o.

Plays on a 13U select team. Will have to jump to 15U this fall to get ready for freshman baseball.

jjinmo

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Ross.

My son is 10 - about 4'10", 75 lbs. He is a C/SS/P. He has his young mind set on playing at Stanford or Florida State. He plays on a 10U travel team (which I coach), finishing in the Top 20 at last year's 9U Championships. (SDBB, we beat Lyle's team, much to his dismay).

A pic of his swing is in my avatar.

My son is Cody Savage, 11 yoa, 5th grade.
Favorite position is catcher.
Favorite player is Ivan Rodriguez with whom he shares a birthday.

GO UTES!

My son is Cooper Moseley. Cooper is 13 and in the 7th grade. Cooper was on the front cover of the July/August 2003 issue of Junior Baseball Magazine and also written up in the October 6th, 2003 issue of Sports Illustrated. He's 5'6" and weighs 115 lbs.

I'm still reading, it ain't time yet!!!

Nick,

question about the swing. I see his hands never come c-ocked at toe touch but everything seems to get right through impact. I know you are a good baseball guy and will not mind these questions.

Do you think that the bat has to travel a certain distance to reach good speeds?

Do you think a bat that is not centered at toe touch forces the player to hit the ball more out front?

I seem to see Jeter have this bat position but few others...what are your thoughts?

Has he every played with the bat more cocked /centered at toe touch? What were the results?

Swingbuster,

I think your point is a good one. BBscout mentioned it also. We are working on a bit more inward turn, scap load. I am trying to change very subtly because he hits with a quite a bit of power as is. I also want to be careful with bat c-ock as it can turn into a wrap quickly. Thanks for the input. Nick

I`m a pre-HS player

Age: 14
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Arm Speed: 68 M.P.H.
Favorite Pitch to Crush: Hanging Curve
Position: C, SS, 3B, OF, 1B, and I`m gonna try pitching this year.
I play baseball from March - November and fill the December - February void with basketball. I`m gonna play varsity as the starting catcher as a sophomore cause we have a player that will be All-State easily and I`m the only one brave enough to catch for him.

My son will be a freshman this fall here in Indpls. His 14th birthday is tommorrow. At 6' and 200 lbs, his min position is Catcher but 3B, 1B and pitching are within his skill range. A switch hitter he continues to challenge himself to b a better ball player. Meanwhile dad is very proud and enjoys watching his game. Look for the Indiana Prospects Gold 14u team. We'll be around.

I have a 14 year old 8th grader playing jr. high baseball this spring. He will move up this summer and play with the high school in Colt League play.
5'11"
135 lbs(his football coaches want him to work on this number
Catcher

"Every member of our baseball team at West Point became a general; this proves the value of team sports." --General Omar Bradley

I have one 10u. Has been playing select ball from age 7.
Played with:
Humble Hitmen-2001 USSSA NAT'L CHAMPS
BANDITOS BASEBALL-2002 USSSA NAT'L CHAMPS
BANDITOS BASEBALL-2003 SUPER SERIES NAT'L CHAMPS/ 3RD PLACE TRIPLE CROWN
height-5'4
weight-130
position-catcher
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Thanks for letting all of us proud dads display our loved ones.

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Go Hard or Go Home

I have a 13 year old in his second year of select ball. He's playing his first tournament of the year this weekend. When we got to the park Friday night, the coach asked me if I was ready to get the butterflies out - his way of telling me that son was pitching. I always ask myself before the season starts if my son has what it takes to compete at this new level. I got my answer for this year Friday night. His presence on the mound and ability continue to leave me in awe.

shankyw,

That's great to hear. I hope your son has continued success.

13 year old that plays in local league and AAU
First position is catcher, pitches and plays third. Hopes to make local high school team

I just found this website, I love it!
I have a 14 year old, 8th grader, with college (Stanford) and big league dreams. (Of Course.) He's played travel ball for 3 years, plays SS, and has a 78 mph fastball, and a "Wicked Deuce". Looking forward to the whole high school experience.

"Dare to Dream, Strive to Achieve."

As a dad who is finished with with his sons playing youth ball long ago I can tell you I am pleased to see you all jumping in feet first--you are proving why I thought this forum would work

I love it !!!!!

TRhit

I have a 12U son that plays LL & is on a Travel Team. His team is going back to the Cooperstown tourney at the end of July. He is a Pitcher / Middle Infielder / Catcher.

He had been playing travel ball for 3 years and is looking forward to the first scrimmage this Sunday.

Mine is an 8th grader ('08) with late d.o.b. (Aug. 1) will graduate as a 17 y.o.

Plays P, C, 1B, OF on a 13U select/travel team in Austin. Will have to jump to 15U this fall to get ready for freshman baseball.

quote:

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Originally posted by CoachRobert:
Mine is an 8th grader ('08) with late d.o.b. (Aug. 1) will graduate as a 17 y.o.

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Must've been a SWEEEEET bday for LL?

Coach Robert- My son is the same situation, Aug 21 bday and an 8th grader. He also is playing on a 13 year old team because we felt that was the team that played the best competition and most tournaments. He could have played on a number of 14 year old teams with kids his grade but this team seemed like the best as far as getting prepared for hs. I'd be interested in hearing how your season goes down the road.

We never played him up because he wasn't dominating but this is shaping up to be a good year for him.

Didn't realize I already posted in this thread! At least my 2 posts were similar....

If any of you moderators have delete capability you might want to delete my post on the first page of this topic, which has an overly long url just to make the topic easier to navigate. I can always repost my son's stats.
Thanks,
CADad

CADad son pitching

I'm just experimenting with posting pictures. I'm not sure if this will work.

I've got one that I'm sooo proud of. He is a 7th grader, #2pitcher on rotation playing Jr. High against mainly 8th & 9th graders (most bigger than me). He has been completly eaten up with baseball this year. Last friday he started the home opener against a team of 9th graders, he gave up 3h, 1bb, 1er, 2runs with 8k's over 5 complete innings. He finished stronger than he started. He was walking on air! Life is good!!
Tim Bonner
13yo last Dec.
5'5"
140lbs
bats right
rhp,c
Thanks for letting be boast.
Rob

I've got a 10 year old LHP, OF, 1B. 4'11", 100 lbs.

I have an 8th grader. Hes a catcher pitcher first baseman. He is currently playing middle school ball. He will be playing Jr Legion this summer then he will start his off season strength and conditioning program with the High School players. Hes 5-11 197 and throws a consistent 2.2 and hits 2.1 now and then. Throws in the 77-79 range. Can mash but is not very fast. He is working hard on his speed but he is very quick behind the dish. Loves the game and I am very proud of him.

Brett Holt

14yo 8th grade
South Florida Buzz
5'11" 125
C/P/OF

Lefty's Dad

Where in SC does your son play?

Ross.

Callaway, did you guys get to play last weekend?
We played up at 11AAA we won one game and lost one game. We were about to play our rival from our area and age group. We were 30 mins. from playing and the rain started.

Hope you guys are doing well.

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Go Hard or Go Home

bandito dad

You have a PM.

R.

I have a son Logan who just turned 14 in December. He's 5' 10'' and 157 lbs. He's been playing for 3 years now and has worked his way onto one of the better traveling select teams in our area. He's primarily a pitcher (gunned at 78), but loves catching as well. His hitting is improving as we spend time at the cages. No matter where this path leads him, I hope he can look back on it fondly when he's older. I know I will.

I am fairly new to the board, but have really enjoyed it, and have learned several things that I have used with my two pre-hs players.

Tye is 13, playing on a traveling team in the Rocky Mountain School of Baseball Super League and will also be playing Babe Ruth for the first time. He plays infield and outfield as needed. Pitched some last year and is interested in doing more this year. Wish I knew how to teach him to pitch.

Austin is 11, also playing on a travel team and will be playing on the local LL majors team. He is a catcher, but also plays 3b, ss, 2b and cf as needed.

Both have desires to play D1 ball. With hard work, some luck, and the help from this board, I think they might have a chance. Thanks!

bigdawgryan

is your 11 yo also playing in Rocky Mountain Super League? If so which team? We have some friends on the Riverdawgs. My 11 yo plays for the Utah Bandits and is also a catcher.

"No other success can compensate for failure in the home" - David O. McKay

bkekcs,

Yes. We recently moved here from Maryland, and most of the established teams were full. But, my 11 yr old is on a team just being formed, the Idaho Falls Braves. Would like to have gotten him on the RiverDawgs, they were tough in the all-star tournaments we played in last year.

Callaway, you have a PM.

Redbird,

Just got back.

Here is an interesting thing for you to do. have your son write down the names of his starting team at 12 years old. Fold it up, stash it away and open it up on his opening game senior year.

Count how many players are left.....My son's senior year is this year.........of his championship undefeated Bronco team (12yrs old) only 2 players still play baseball.