@TerribleBPthrower posted:We’re staying in Medford. What time do we need to head to JFK to make an 8am flight?
I admit I am very neurotic about traffic and planning, so I would leave no later than 5AM. I would rather sit at the terminal for a couple of hours waiting for the boarding call than having a stroke waiting on a tsa line with 15 minutes before the flight boards.
What day of the week?
@anotherparent posted:What day of the week?
Arriving on a Sunday and leaving on a Wednesday.
Probably a dumb question, but does HF give the kids a jersey to wear or do they just wear a travel ball jersey or something like that?
@TerribleBPthrower posted:Probably a dumb question, but does HF give the kids a jersey to wear or do they just wear a travel ball jersey or something like that?
They provide a jersey with a number, which is how the coaches track them
Thanks guys for all the help. What is the best transportation to get from JFK to Medford and back?
If your not renting then Lyft but that can be a bit expensive
@TerribleBPthrower posted:Thanks guys for all the help. What is the best transportation to get from JFK to Medford and back?
Unless the rates are still stratospheric, you really should rent a car.
@JCG posted:Unless the rates are still stratospheric, you really should rent a car.
I just searched a couple big name rental agencies and there are none available during our trip. Would there be any issue using Uber or Lyft in that area?
@TerribleBPthrower posted:I just searched a couple big name rental agencies and there are none available during our trip. Would there be any issue using Uber or Lyft in that area?
Wow. Honestly I have never had a need to take an Uber on Long Island, but they are everywhere now so it should not be a problem.
@JCG posted:Wow. Honestly I have never had a need to take an Uber on Long Island, but they are everywhere now so it should not be a problem.
I just found some that are $120/day. Might look into it. I always prefer Ubers though when I'm travelling. Gives me more of a chance to look around at whatever city I'm in without having to keep my eyes on the road.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:I just found some that are $120/day. Might look into it. I always prefer Ubers though when I'm travelling. Gives me more of a chance to look around at whatever city I'm in without having to keep my eyes on the road.
I wouldn’t get too caught up on that front, Baseball Heaven is in the middle of a field on a remote section of the island and the drive to airport is just a stretch of highway. May be a challenge to get an Uber at 5am as well.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:I just found some that are $120/day. Might look into it. I always prefer Ubers though when I'm travelling. Gives me more of a chance to look around at whatever city I'm in without having to keep my eyes on the road.
Sorry late to this conversation but an UBER or LYFT are probably not really economical options. That ride from the airport to the field could be two hours with Traffic, especially if on a Friday. While I bet there are uber's to take you to and from the hotel to the site you will be best served with a rental in my opinion (if you can find one which you have). I highly recommend renting a car. Is there a way to estimate the uber cost from airport?
*Found Uber cost estimate - right now that would run $150 for that trip minimum.... My guess is $200 with traffic and if rain and surge pricing......
@Gunner Mack Jr. posted:Sorry late to this conversation but an UBER or LYFT are probably not really economical options. That ride from the airport to the field could be two hours with Traffic, especially if on a Friday. While I bet there are uber's to take you to and from the hotel to the site you will be best served with a rental in my opinion (if you can find one which you have). I highly recommend renting a car. Is there a way to estimate the uber cost from airport?
*Found Uber cost estimate - right now that would run $150 for that trip minimum.... My guess is $200 with traffic and if rain and surge pricing......
Wow, those prices have gone up considerably. Just saw $200 each way
If you do drive and leave after 6AM on a weekday, take the Long Island Expressway HOV lane. It can save time
Ended up booking the rental through my Amex account for $100/day.
I’m also one of those who would rather sit in the terminal for 2 hours than rush. I’m guessing we’ll leave around 5am.
What are everyone's thoughts on wood vs. metal at the HF and SB events?
@TerribleBPthrower posted:What are everyone's thoughts on wood vs. metal at the HF and SB events?
College hitters use BBCOR.
Do a lot of parents hang out and watch? Don’t really have anything else to do.
Yes, lots of parents.
Hi TBPT, we'll be at Headfirst same time. Flying into Islip; staying in Medford. Car rentals were $200 per day! $800 total! So I just decided to Lyft/uber it around. I figured it had to be much cheaper but admittedly nervous about the availability of rides...
@Dadbelly2023 posted:Hi TBPT, we'll be at Headfirst same time. Flying into Islip; staying in Medford. Car rentals were $200 per day! $800 total! So I just decided to Lyft/uber it around. I figured it had to be much cheaper but admittedly nervous about the availability of rides...
Somehow I was able to reserve a Nissan Altima at a reasonable price. I just hope the rental company has it when we arrive. I would have preferred an Uber, but after considering the costs and other factors like availability I just decided on the rental.
We were also able to get a decent hotel very close to Baseball Heaven. Now all I need to do is find some solid restaurants in the area! If anyone has a good steakhouse recommendation I'm all ears.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:Somehow I was able to reserve a Nissan Altima at a reasonable price. I just hope the rental company has it when we arrive. I would have preferred an Uber, but after considering the costs and other factors like availability I just decided on the rental.
We were also able to get a decent hotel very close to Baseball Heaven. Now all I need to do is find some solid restaurants in the area! If anyone has a good steakhouse recommendation I'm all ears.
It’s on a bit of an isolated stretch of the island. There’s an Italian place called La Margherita Pizzeria that’s a decent close option. You can also drive 10-15 mins to the south shore for seafood eg Harbor Crab Co. or Island Fish.
It's a ways from BH, maybe 30 minutes, but Port Jefferson across the island from there on LI Sound has a bunch of good choices including a lot of seafood restaurants and a great old steak place called Old Fields
Now we're talking! We decided to stay the night of the last showcase day and fly out the next morning. We are going to tear up some oysters and steaks.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:Now we're talking! We decided to stay the night of the last showcase day and fly out the next morning. We are going to tear up some oysters and steaks.
If you really want to treat yourself you can probably make it to Peter Luger’s in Great Neck in under an hour. One of the best Steakhouses in the US.
@Wechson posted:If you really want to treat yourself you can probably make it to Peter Luger’s in Great Neck in under an hour. One of the best Steakhouses in the US.
Hasn't the rep gone down a bit? I know the NY Times did an absolutely brutal takedown of the Williamsburg original a few years back. OTOH Sean Hannity is know to frequent the LI version, so that could be a draw.
@Wechson posted:If you really want to treat yourself you can probably make it to Peter Luger’s in Great Neck in under an hour. One of the best Steakhouses in the US.
I've heard great things about PL's. What do you think the minimum dress would be for this location? Wasn't planning on packing a coat.
There are no Reservations available at Peter Lugar’s on August 3. At least not that we’d be able to make it to
@JCG posted:Hasn't the rep gone down a bit? I know the NY Times did an absolutely brutal takedown of the Williamsburg original a few years back. OTOH Sean Hannity is know to frequent the LI version, so that could be a draw.
Id file this under “don’t believe everything you read”. That was a highly contested review. Been back many times since and it’s as good as ever.
@Wechson posted:Id file this under “don’t believe everything you read”. That was a highly contested review. Been back many times since and it’s as good as ever.
So I called the restaurant instead of booking online and they were able to squeeze me in at 7:45. That should be plenty of time to get there after the showcase, right?
Would it make sense to just get a hotel for the last night closer to PL instead of driving all the way back to baseball heaven?
@TerribleBPthrower posted:So I called the restaurant instead of booking online and they were able to squeeze me in at 7:45. That should be plenty of time to get there after the showcase, right?
Would it make sense to just get a hotel for the last night closer to PL instead of driving all the way back to baseball heaven?
Oh nice! Yes it would, PL is closer to JFK anyway.
I am glad you got the reservation. I agree stay closer to PL.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:We were also able to get a decent hotel very close to Baseball Heaven. Now all I need to do is find some solid restaurants in the area! If anyone has a good steakhouse recommendation I'm all ears.
Cafe Gia - Italian obviously.
If you hit the rock bottom of desperation, there is also a Friendly's down Sills Rd, I still get heartburn flashbacks driving by that joint.
@2022NYC posted:If you hit the rock bottom of desperation, there is also a Friendly's down Sills Rd, I still get heartburn flashbacks driving by that joint.
It burned down, didn't it? Maybe they rebuilt. I will repeat - Cafe Gia - it's in the same shopping center as that Friendly's.
I used to love Friendly's when I was a kid. Last time I visited one about 15 years ago it was gross. I might check out Cafe Gia. It's the opposite direction of our hotel. Although, the places by the hotel don't look very good and the reviews aren't much better.
@TerribleBPthrower posted:Looks like a Headfirst on 8/2-8/3 and a Showball on 8/4-8/5 that are practically right next to each other. For anyone who has done these events, is there any reason a player wouldn’t be able to do both?
I'm sure you have already made your decision but had I seen this post earlier I would have said:
Big difference between the two camps you mention. The SB Camp on 8/4-8/5 is a Head Coach Academic Camp. That's the one camp you want to attend. The HF camp does not have the decision-makers. While both camps are money-makers, attending the SB Head Coach camp may actually make a difference.
@ABSORBER posted:I'm sure you have already made your decision but had I seen this post earlier I would have said:
Big difference between the two camps you mention. The SB Camp on 8/4-8/5 is a Head Coach Academic Camp. That's the one camp you want to attend. The HF camp does not have the decision-makers. While both camps are money-makers, attending the SB Head Coach camp may actually make a difference.
By the time we decided to pull the trigger the SB was sold out. Ended up doing the HF. There are actually a lot of head coaches going to it and a couple have said they are going to try to make it. I’m guessing with the SB camp being held down the street and 1 day later it’s easy to get to for them.
We’ll see how this one goes. A few coaches have already been in contact and asked my son to introduce himself as soon as he has his jersey. If we have to I’ll take him to the SB in St Pete in October.
HF says 2-way players will get a pen only and PO’s pitch in the games. Does anyone know how many pitches or what the structure of the bullpen is? Do they tell you what to throw or can you throw whatever you want?
