2 for 4 with a walk and got on base with a error. First hit was a tripple and my second would have been double but we were up by over 10 so I stayed at first.
It went to the bottom of the 11th inning with the score tied 8-8.
College Of Marin's (COM) coach Steve Berringer decided not to run the suicide squeeze with a runner on third and two outs.
The pitcher from Napa Valley College saw the runner on third break for home and tried to to rush his delivery and he overthrew the pitch.
Catcher Kenny Simmons, took the game into his own hands, hustling down the line, flung himself hard at home plate, stole home and scored the winning run to give the Mariners a hard fought victory 9-8.
There were many good plays in the game but Kenny Simmons will always be remembered for his outstanding achievement.
COM finishes the season 23-5 in league and (31-11-1) overall.
Now onto the playoffs.
Mariners steal win from Napa, clinch championship
TRhitsucksballs
College Of Marin's (COM) coach Steve Berringer decided not to run the suicide squeeze with a runner on third and two outs.
The pitcher from Napa Valley College saw the runner on third break for home and tried to to rush his delivery and he overthrew the pitch.
Catcher Kenny Simmons, took the game into his own hands, hustling down the line, flung himself hard at home plate, stole home and scored the winning run to give the Mariners a hard fought victory 9-8.
There were many good plays in the game but Kenny Simmons will always be remembered for his outstanding achievement.
COM finishes the season 23-5 in league and (31-11-1) overall.
Now onto the playoffs.
Mariners steal win from Napa, clinch championship
TRhitsucksballs
quote:Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
tasmit:
Thanks so much for the update. It looks like your young 'un is the real deal. Good for him!
I hope that all of the many adults along the way steer him in the right direction. I trust that they will...he's got a bright future ahead of him if he goes about it properly.
In regards to Shep...I'm sure he is backing you up. From his post, the point I take away is that young players can sometimes be identified as a prospect.
Shep may come take a look at this Potter kid!
Again, thanks for the update...looking forward to more.
Look over me, it's been a bad week.
Evan isn't any relation, he's on the same tea as my two sons. Just a great kid who has some talent.
Happy Belated 23rd Birthday to Ryan Patterson of the Dunedin BlueJays who I just witnessed a hitting exhibition to remember and game only in the top of 7th inning when I departed premises. Three homeruns for the youngest outfielder, RYAN PATTERSON on team with possibility of at least one more AB. fasttrack recommendation based on what I've seen in three games and fasttrack for Ricky Romero/LHP for Dunedin as well. peace, Shep
Good week for Tanner. 10/13 this week, 3 walks, 1HR, 3 2B, 12 Runs Scored, 13 RBI's, 12 Stolen Bases (Stole Home once and 3B 3 times). He is probably most happy with his defense, 0 errors this season, thats been a struggle for him, and he worked on it a lot over the winter. Let's hope all these boys can keep it up for many years to come.
Last game tonight against the undefeated JV team in our league. Son's team won 5 to 0. Team ended the season on a 7 game winning streak. Son went 2 for 3 with one caught at the fence. His 3 best swings of the season. He ended the season with a BA:320. Had fun his Freshman year. Made a lot of new friends and is looking to trying out for Varsity next year.
4 for 8 with 4 walks and reached on a error 3 times in my past 3 games. Also 5 runs and two or three RBIs. Since I've moved to the lead off spot 3 games ago, I've been on base 11 out of 12 times.
Continued my hot steak today going 2 for 2 with a double, a RBI, two walks and 3 runs scored. I've now been on base 15 out of my last 16 plate appearences.
Season Stats - BA: .417 OBP: .718 SLG: .708
Season Stats - BA: .417 OBP: .718 SLG: .708
Just a short note to compliment Lakeland Tigers pitching staff for a very impressive series against Vero Beach Dodgers. I attended every game of series and here to attest to the fact that somebody is doing a great job in Detroit's front office, player development, coaching and scouting department.
Had the pleasure of spending time with VP and Assistant GM who was an officer and a gentleman. Very, very professional, I might add, and easy to see why Marlins won World Series while he was there. peace, Shep
Had the pleasure of spending time with VP and Assistant GM who was an officer and a gentleman. Very, very professional, I might add, and easy to see why Marlins won World Series while he was there. peace, Shep
Shep, I lived right down the street from Marchent Stadium home of the Lakeland Tiger's in 1971, For 6 month's. But it was the off season.
I was 14 yr's old, and My dad was working on Walt Disney World, in Construction of the Park.
Just think what the EH could have Achieved if he only had the Influence of some Big Leaguer's. I could of Learned how to Chew Tabacco. LOL
the EH
I was 14 yr's old, and My dad was working on Walt Disney World, in Construction of the Park.
Just think what the EH could have Achieved if he only had the Influence of some Big Leaguer's. I could of Learned how to Chew Tabacco. LOL
the EH
San Diego County - Palomar LeagueTorrey Pines High 5 - Poway High 4
Falcons 26-4 overall 13-2 league - Final regular season game - Falcons finish #1 County and State #9 Nationally..... San Diego Section CIF Playoff Seeding meeting this Friday...
Falcons should get #1 Seed...
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Wednesday night was great, Both son's hit homeruns in the same game. Michael (freshman SS) took one out with 2 outs in the bottom of the 2nd while Joe led off the 3rd with a monster shot. What a proud moment... Joe is 18 for his last 26, with 3 hr's, 4 doubles and 2 triples.....Things are heating up.
Last night on the way home from their game the boys were involved in a bad accident (roll over). The truck is totaled, what a mess. Michael was fine with no injuries while Joe has stitches in his forehead and more in his cheek. Thank God for seat belts...
After looking at the truck, and seeing the boys standing there OK when I arrived, made baseball is so trivial......
Many emotions in just 24 hours..
Last night on the way home from their game the boys were involved in a bad accident (roll over). The truck is totaled, what a mess. Michael was fine with no injuries while Joe has stitches in his forehead and more in his cheek. Thank God for seat belts...
After looking at the truck, and seeing the boys standing there OK when I arrived, made baseball is so trivial......
Many emotions in just 24 hours..
Coach Merc
Glad to know the boys are OK
Glad to know the boys are OK
Just a short note to congratulate FL STATE LEAGUE LHP, Scott Elbert who has been very strong his past few outings with 92-94FBs and nasty sliders with a plus change-up to boot 
His W-L record is "not" indicative of his progress/potential and a perfect example of why stats are not end-all in evaluations. He has gotten "NO" run support in his starts. His ERA is just over 2 even though win/loss record the opposite of what is considered Cy Young .
Scott currently pitches for Vero Beach Dodgers.
Another congratulations to Kevin Ardoin who is a RHP in FL STATE LEAGUE who has what it takes to reach Bigs with a variety of out-pitches and great command.
Kevin currently pitches for Lakeland Tigers.
Would also like to congratulate Blake Johnson who is a RHP in FL STATE LEAGUE who also has been extremely effective this season for Vero even though his W-L record doesn't reflect it.
God's Speed, Shep
His W-L record is "not" indicative of his progress/potential and a perfect example of why stats are not end-all in evaluations. He has gotten "NO" run support in his starts. His ERA is just over 2 even though win/loss record the opposite of what is considered Cy Young . Scott currently pitches for Vero Beach Dodgers.
Another congratulations to Kevin Ardoin who is a RHP in FL STATE LEAGUE who has what it takes to reach Bigs with a variety of out-pitches and great command.
Kevin currently pitches for Lakeland Tigers.
Would also like to congratulate Blake Johnson who is a RHP in FL STATE LEAGUE who also has been extremely effective this season for Vero even though his W-L record doesn't reflect it.
God's Speed, Shep
Would like to congratulate Derek Griffith, LHP for Clearwater Threshers(PHILLIES), and AJ Happ, RHP for Clearwater Threshers(PHILLIES), for continued great success at next levels in Philadelphia's farm system. Both have ERAs at about 2.00 thusfar in FL STATE LEAGUE and have great command and desirable pitching qualities/ characteristics to reach the BIGS. God's Speed to these two fine prospects currently on Shep's fast-track list. The Phillies are fortunate to have these fine prospects who show much promise at current time. peace, Shep
I think they are too modest to post it here, but the son of a webster, LHPitcher, was just named his league's player of the year for the second straight year, and had this very complimentary article in the local newspaper written about his character and his accomplishments.
Great article about a great kid....congratulations to LHPitcher's son and his family.... 
I too enjoyed this article about this prospect immensely. Thank you for sharing this fine young prospect with us and best wishes. peace, Shep
Would like to compliment Adam Baldwin RHP currently pitching for Threshers(PHILLIES) for his good work with good command on pitches even though he got a couple of foul balls called homers, he was extremely effective when I saw him. peace, Shep
20 yr old Carlos Santana, infielder, hitting a ton for Vero Beach Dodgers in very short time here and shows tremendous upside potential enough for me to say "FAST TRACK HIM".
Peace, Shep
Peace, Shep