piaa_ump,
Of all of my all star teams I played on growing up from tee ball through pony, we had 8 on varsity and 3 went on to play in college
Of my son's 12 year old all star team, 4 still play varsity and 2 are being recruited to play in college.
Yours was quite a good percentage......baseball is an ever increasing pyramid, with fewer and fewer players making it along....
Yours was quite a good percentage......baseball is an ever increasing pyramid, with fewer and fewer players making it along....
I have a (5'9" and skinny)7th grader who plays several positions including RHP pitcher. His older brother is an 04 RHP - that might have something to do with the younger one's interest in pitching. The younger one actually listens to his older brother - on occasion.
Sandman, I'm jealous!
That photo looks like the big "E"!!!
And boy is Kevin getting big!
That photo looks like the big "E"!!!
And boy is Kevin getting big!
Have two sons.
Cody is 13 year old 7th grader plays SS, 2nd and Pitches for middle school and travel team.
5' 100 pounds righty.
Kevin is 11 year old 5th grader plays 1st and OF and pitches. Lefty 5'5" 125 pounds.
Cody is 13 year old 7th grader plays SS, 2nd and Pitches for middle school and travel team.
5' 100 pounds righty.
Kevin is 11 year old 5th grader plays 1st and OF and pitches. Lefty 5'5" 125 pounds.
Jeff what team is the 11U on?
Jeff,
Is the 13yo really 5' 100 lbs, while the 11yo is 5'5" 125 lbs or did you switch them?
Is the 13yo really 5' 100 lbs, while the 11yo is 5'5" 125 lbs or did you switch them?
My son is 14 and starting catcher on the varsity team. He played select ball from the age of 9. In Louisiana, a varsity player cannot play on an idepentdent team during the season, not even tryout. I understand some state atheletic associations permit this. My 15 years old daughter plays select s****r, as well. My point is that those high school teams comprised of select players usually dominate distict and playoff competition in both sports. Now there is talk in Louisisana of limiting the number of select players on any high school team at any given time, depending on the sport. I tend to agree with this, as it would level competition. The basic premise for regulation to improve team parity is that social and economic disparity is directlcy related to high school atheletic competition, especially in baseball and s****r, where private and pulbic high school students in high economic districts with low diversiity, will more likely be able to particpate and do participate more in select sports, by far, than those in econimically disadvantaged districts. In my opinion, high school competition should be fair and the number of select baseball or s****r games in which a student has played outside the regular season should be limited or the number of players participating as such should be limited. If all you're after is high level competition than your son or daughter should not play high school sports at all.
Could one of you please go back to my post with the URL on page 4 and see if you can open the photo? I'd like to know if it works.
Thanks,
CADad
Thanks,
CADad
CADad
I saw it. Nice looking pitcher and picture too.
I saw it. Nice looking pitcher and picture too.
He plays for my 13 and under team.
quote:
Originally posted by redbird5:
Jeff what team is the 11U on?
Yes, I did get the ages and size right. My 11 year old is huge for his age and my 13 year old has to work for everything.
quote:
Originally posted by CADad:
Jeff,
Is the 13yo really 5' 100 lbs, while the 11yo is 5'5" 125 lbs or did you switch them?
bkecks,
Thanks.
CADad
Thanks.
CADad
I play high school ball.
Two lefties, 10 and 7.
My 10yr old pitches, plays 1st (his favorite spot) and outfield.
My 7 yr old (8 the end of June) is in his second season of 9u USSSA. He pitches (his favorite and best position) and plays 1st.
My 10yr old pitches, plays 1st (his favorite spot) and outfield.
My 7 yr old (8 the end of June) is in his second season of 9u USSSA. He pitches (his favorite and best position) and plays 1st.
This thread first posted in January 2004. How have the kids changed since then?
Mine was 12yo 5'1.5" 110 lbs.
Mine is 13yo 5'6.5" 118 lbs.
He'll also be moving out of the pre-HS stage when the next season starts.
Mine was 12yo 5'1.5" 110 lbs.
Mine is 13yo 5'6.5" 118 lbs.
He'll also be moving out of the pre-HS stage when the next season starts.
I missed this thread the first time. I am on my third trip through youth baseball. 1st son is 23 and played thru HS is now teaching HS and coaching the Defensive Line. 2nd son just finished his freshman year at a JC, great season. Third son is:
13 yo
5'10" 155 lbs
1B, 3B
Playing Pony Baseball
13 yo
5'10" 155 lbs
1B, 3B
Playing Pony Baseball
I have 4 sons-3 play baseball
11 yo 5'3" 110 lbs. RHP,SS
9 yo 4'8" 85 lbs. LHP, C
6 yo--he chatters well
4 yo will be the "stud" of the group
11 yo 5'3" 110 lbs. RHP,SS
9 yo 4'8" 85 lbs. LHP, C
6 yo--he chatters well
4 yo will be the "stud" of the group
My coach skipped college and went to the pros, where he played 14 years. Charlie Hayes is his name.
quote:Originally posted by CADad:
This thread first posted in January 2004. How have the kids changed since then?
Mine is 12 @ 5'7" 130 lbs
At 11 was 5'2" 100 lbs (or there abouts)
People tell me my 14yo looks like he's grown a foot in 4 months!? I keep wondering what he is eating when I am not looking. He is 5'10" 135 LBS. I figure I need to take a photo of the fridge each morning and another at night to get a clue. 
Figured I would chime in here ...
11 years old
5'3" 125lbs
RHP, 3rd, 1st, RF
Bats Left (don't officially switch but he has fun doing it in the cages)
Cruises 61-62, max 65 (still kinda wild, but still has a 2-1 ratio SO to Walks)
11 years old
5'3" 125lbs
RHP, 3rd, 1st, RF
Bats Left (don't officially switch but he has fun doing it in the cages)
Cruises 61-62, max 65 (still kinda wild, but still has a 2-1 ratio SO to Walks)
Good idea CADad.
Was:
Age - 10
Height - 5'
Weight - 110 lbs.
Now:
Age - 11
Height - 5'3"
Weight - 125 lbs.
LHP, 1B, OF
Bats RH
Was:
Age - 10
Height - 5'
Weight - 110 lbs.
Now:
Age - 11
Height - 5'3"
Weight - 125 lbs.
LHP, 1B, OF
Bats RH
Mine is 13 and played the last 5 years of travel ball. He plays SS and Pitches
5'4" 125 lbs
5'4" 125 lbs
14 Yr old
Height - 6' 2"
Weight - around 175-180 lbs.
Shoe size - 17 (no jokes please)
RHP, OF
2nd year of travel ball
Also, the fastest kid on his team.
Height - 6' 2"
Weight - around 175-180 lbs.
Shoe size - 17 (no jokes please)
RHP, OF
2nd year of travel ball
Also, the fastest kid on his team.
quote:Originally posted by BatDad:
14 Yr old
Height - 6' 2"
Weight - around 175-180 lbs.
Shoe size - 17 (no jokes please)
RHP, OF
2nd year of travel ball
Also, the fastest kid on his team.
Want to move to Cali! We could use another strong P/OF that can crush a ball.
I am sure you are very proud of your son.
Last posted mine was in the 8th grade 14 5'11 197. Now just finished 9th grade season. 15 6'1/2 190. Its getting hard to find shoes size 15. His pop time was 2.2 2.1 as an 8th grader this year 2.1 2.0. 77-79 velocity this year 82-84.
HotCorner,
I'm proud that he's a good kid and that he works hard and has a good attitude. He did do pretty well in the gene pool lottery. We'll see how well he takes advantage of it.
Not ready to move to CA, but he can crush the ball, just not as often as he needs to these days. Fortunately, he legs out a lot of infield singles, which turn into doubles and triples if no one is on ahead of him. We're going to start working on the hitting in preparation for HS ball.
I'm proud that he's a good kid and that he works hard and has a good attitude. He did do pretty well in the gene pool lottery. We'll see how well he takes advantage of it.
Not ready to move to CA, but he can crush the ball, just not as often as he needs to these days. Fortunately, he legs out a lot of infield singles, which turn into doubles and triples if no one is on ahead of him. We're going to start working on the hitting in preparation for HS ball.
Coach May,
I'd love to see a clip of your boy throwing the ball. PM me if you have any you'd like to share.
As for my son...
He was in 6th grade:
12 years old
5'4" tall
120lbs
Just finished 7th grade:
13 years old
5'8.5" tall
150lbs
He bats left handed and throws right handed. Plays P/3B/1B.
Jason
I'd love to see a clip of your boy throwing the ball. PM me if you have any you'd like to share.
As for my son...
He was in 6th grade:
12 years old
5'4" tall
120lbs
Just finished 7th grade:
13 years old
5'8.5" tall
150lbs
He bats left handed and throws right handed. Plays P/3B/1B.
Jason
Flipp,
So how's the velocity, how's the pitching and what are the plans for post-season and off season? I'm guessing he's cruising around 70, or even a bit higher by now.
So how's the velocity, how's the pitching and what are the plans for post-season and off season? I'm guessing he's cruising around 70, or even a bit higher by now.
CADad,
Your guess is a good one. I haven't clocked him in a while but he was sitting in the 69-71mph range with a high of 73mph. He may have climbed a few now that he's been doing more throwing.
In our area at 13U there are two "A" level AAU/USSSA teams. It's been a frustrating year for him so far. There really isn't the talent pool for two "A" teams to compete so both teams are watered down. His is even worse off than the other team is. Too many kids that just don't seem care about the game and quit the moment things go bad. His team has qualified for the State tournament which gives them a chance to qualify for the AAU Regional or USSSA World Series tournaments. I would be shocked if they even won a game in the State tournament though.
This past weekend his team was off so the other "A" team asked him to join them for a National Qualifier. He pitched really well helping the team get to the championship game. They lost but they were completely out of pitching so it wasn't a shocker. With the second place finish that team has qualified for the AAU Regional and the USSSA World Series. They have to choose which tournament to attend because they're both held at the same time. The coach told him he was welcome to join them for the tournament they attend should he choose to.
How is your son doing this summer?
Jason
Your guess is a good one. I haven't clocked him in a while but he was sitting in the 69-71mph range with a high of 73mph. He may have climbed a few now that he's been doing more throwing.
In our area at 13U there are two "A" level AAU/USSSA teams. It's been a frustrating year for him so far. There really isn't the talent pool for two "A" teams to compete so both teams are watered down. His is even worse off than the other team is. Too many kids that just don't seem care about the game and quit the moment things go bad. His team has qualified for the State tournament which gives them a chance to qualify for the AAU Regional or USSSA World Series tournaments. I would be shocked if they even won a game in the State tournament though.
This past weekend his team was off so the other "A" team asked him to join them for a National Qualifier. He pitched really well helping the team get to the championship game. They lost but they were completely out of pitching so it wasn't a shocker. With the second place finish that team has qualified for the AAU Regional and the USSSA World Series. They have to choose which tournament to attend because they're both held at the same time. The coach told him he was welcome to join them for the tournament they attend should he choose to.
How is your son doing this summer?
Jason
So-so. He's cruising 65 or 66 and maxing out about 69 or 70. We haven't gunned him for a while so those are estimates from the glove radar.
He was in an extremely strong Pony league and just made the 13yo A team. We talked it over and decided to pull him down to the B team so that he could get more playing time and because no one else seemed willing to take the B team. There's another pitcher on the B team who probably should have been on the A team so we should do fairly well for a B team. The A team has the kid who won the LLWS US championship and another pitcher who throws about as well so they look to do pretty well.
We've played mostly local tournaments and he did pretty well in the memorial day one holding a strong 14yo team to 2 runs over 5 innings, albeit with the help of some pretty solid defense. We scrimmaged a fairly strong USSSA major team last weekend and he was hit fairly hard giving up 3 runs in 3 innings. It could have been worse but he got one at the plate on a passed ball and picked one at first. He isn't getting the breaking ball over consistently and the fastball is a bit too up in the zone for his velocity. He's starting to be able to throw the circle change for strikes but not having big hands he usually only gets about a 5 or 6 mph drop off with the change.
The all-star season starts for us on Thursday with a warmup tournament and then runs through July. I'm still trying to decide what to do after that. We're going on vacation for a week and then he'll probably attend Jaeger's long toss camp for a couple weeks. After that I'd like to shut his throwing down for a few weeks and then get started on arm strengthening through long toss until it starts getting dark too soon and then if his arm seems to be doing fine go to weighted balls for the winter. We may just continue the long toss and then shut down for a few weeks between the long toss and the weighted balls though. I'd like to see his velocity take a jump before he starts his freshman season and see if we can get him up where your son is now or even a couple mph faster and then work to improve his command.
He was in an extremely strong Pony league and just made the 13yo A team. We talked it over and decided to pull him down to the B team so that he could get more playing time and because no one else seemed willing to take the B team. There's another pitcher on the B team who probably should have been on the A team so we should do fairly well for a B team. The A team has the kid who won the LLWS US championship and another pitcher who throws about as well so they look to do pretty well.
We've played mostly local tournaments and he did pretty well in the memorial day one holding a strong 14yo team to 2 runs over 5 innings, albeit with the help of some pretty solid defense. We scrimmaged a fairly strong USSSA major team last weekend and he was hit fairly hard giving up 3 runs in 3 innings. It could have been worse but he got one at the plate on a passed ball and picked one at first. He isn't getting the breaking ball over consistently and the fastball is a bit too up in the zone for his velocity. He's starting to be able to throw the circle change for strikes but not having big hands he usually only gets about a 5 or 6 mph drop off with the change.
The all-star season starts for us on Thursday with a warmup tournament and then runs through July. I'm still trying to decide what to do after that. We're going on vacation for a week and then he'll probably attend Jaeger's long toss camp for a couple weeks. After that I'd like to shut his throwing down for a few weeks and then get started on arm strengthening through long toss until it starts getting dark too soon and then if his arm seems to be doing fine go to weighted balls for the winter. We may just continue the long toss and then shut down for a few weeks between the long toss and the weighted balls though. I'd like to see his velocity take a jump before he starts his freshman season and see if we can get him up where your son is now or even a couple mph faster and then work to improve his command.
BatDad- I've seen your son play, he is the fastest kid on the team. Heard he's also a great football player. Perconte's is a great place for hitting but we've gone to Strikes and it's not a bad drive on a Sunday afternoon, about 35 minutes from Batavia. Worth it. My son just finished his freshman season at BHS so we'll see you next year.
il2008.
Football is a sport where size and speed are the key factors, so he did pretty well for his first year. He and Krolo were a good tandem on both sides of the ball. Looking forward to this fall.
Thanks for the input on Strikes. We'll probably give Perconte's a try just to get some hitting work going in the near term. This is one area that needs some attention, but then I'm not expecting a one lesson miracle.
Might have to have a private discussion with you on BHS. Not sure what to expect from the program. I had planned on getting to a varsity game this spring, but I never worked it into my schedule.
Football is a sport where size and speed are the key factors, so he did pretty well for his first year. He and Krolo were a good tandem on both sides of the ball. Looking forward to this fall.
Thanks for the input on Strikes. We'll probably give Perconte's a try just to get some hitting work going in the near term. This is one area that needs some attention, but then I'm not expecting a one lesson miracle.
Might have to have a private discussion with you on BHS. Not sure what to expect from the program. I had planned on getting to a varsity game this spring, but I never worked it into my schedule.
interesting to revive this topic.
Older son signed........ out of HS and just completed his freshman season of college baseball.
When I Posted last year, my younger son was
12 yrs old
5'9"
120lb
RHP/1B
now
13yrs old
6'1"
140lbs
RHP/1B
When you live with them you do not notice how much they are growing. He lacks 2 inches to catch older brother and I think he will get there pretty soon.
Older son signed
........ out of HS and just completed his freshman season of college baseball.When I Posted last year, my younger son was
12 yrs old
5'9"
120lb
RHP/1B
now
13yrs old
6'1"
140lbs
RHP/1B
When you live with them you do not notice how much they are growing. He lacks 2 inches to catch older brother and I think he will get there pretty soon.
Oldest (RHP) just finished freshman year in college. Team won their regular season title and conference tourney. Bounced out of NCAA regionals. Great experience for a freshman (and family.)
Little brother (14) grew 6 - 7 inches in the past year and is now a very skinny 6'2" +. Seems to eat everything in sight. Pitches, 1B, SS.
Enjoy the ride - they grow up too fast!
Little brother (14) grew 6 - 7 inches in the past year and is now a very skinny 6'2" +. Seems to eat everything in sight. Pitches, 1B, SS.
Enjoy the ride - they grow up too fast!
quote:Originally posted by 04Parent:
Oldest (RHP) just finished freshman year in college. Team won their regular season title and conference tourney. Bounced out of NCAA regionals. Great experience for a freshman (and family.)
A Redhawk???
Beezer - Yes, a RedHawk.
quote:Originally posted by 04Parent:
Beezer - Yes, a RedHawk.
Glad to hear it and hope all is going well. I'm a former "Redskin" and my son would LOVE to play down there. In fact, I took him to the Saturday game at Kent but wouldn't let him wear his official "M" hat because we're friends with one of the KSU coaches.
My son Joe is 13
5'9" 186
rhp,3rd.
loves baseball!
picture should be in the photo gallery soon.
5'9" 186
rhp,3rd.
loves baseball!
picture should be in the photo gallery soon.