Does anyone have any info on this Fall Tournament? Does anyone from the Dallas area go? How much does it cost per team? per player?
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I bet MeatsDad can help you with that info. 
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Only team I know that is going from Dallas is the Dallas Tigers. I would imagine several other Dallas teams will be there as well. But I understand that if you call Perfect Game that they might find a team for you or put you on a team of theirs. They really want 08's that haven't committed yet but many mixed 08 / 09 teams will be playing. I'm looking forward to watching the event in person.
2007 WWBA World Championship Division: 18-Under
Tournament Info:
Date : 10/25/2007 - 10/29/2007
Description : This will be the 9th annual WWBA World Championship. It is held each year in Jupiter, FL. Considered by many as the top amateur baseball tournament in the world, it consists of 80 of the top elite travel teams from across the US, Canada, and Latin America. Past champions include Perfect Game USA (1999), Baseball America (2000,2002), Miami Sluggers (2001), East Cobb Astros (2003, Co-2005), Houston Heat (2004), Chet Lemon's Juice (Co-2005), and Reds Scout Team (2006).
Locations : Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL Mapquest | Yahoo
Links : Schedule and Scores Pool Standings
Other : NO COOLERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN COMPLEX. Water will be provided in the dugouts for teams and there will be a concession stand. Age Requirements: 2008 graduates and younger. Game Guarantee: 4 games, weather permitting.
Remember NO COOLERS!!!
Only team I know that is going from Dallas is the Dallas Tigers. I would imagine several other Dallas teams will be there as well. But I understand that if you call Perfect Game that they might find a team for you or put you on a team of theirs. They really want 08's that haven't committed yet but many mixed 08 / 09 teams will be playing. I'm looking forward to watching the event in person.
2007 WWBA World Championship Division: 18-Under
Tournament Info:
Date : 10/25/2007 - 10/29/2007
Description : This will be the 9th annual WWBA World Championship. It is held each year in Jupiter, FL. Considered by many as the top amateur baseball tournament in the world, it consists of 80 of the top elite travel teams from across the US, Canada, and Latin America. Past champions include Perfect Game USA (1999), Baseball America (2000,2002), Miami Sluggers (2001), East Cobb Astros (2003, Co-2005), Houston Heat (2004), Chet Lemon's Juice (Co-2005), and Reds Scout Team (2006).
Locations : Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL Mapquest | Yahoo
Links : Schedule and Scores Pool Standings
Other : NO COOLERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN COMPLEX. Water will be provided in the dugouts for teams and there will be a concession stand. Age Requirements: 2008 graduates and younger. Game Guarantee: 4 games, weather permitting.
Remember NO COOLERS!!!
How much are the Tigers charging each player to go?
Depends...how hard does he throw?
Is it really anyone's business (other than those going) what they charge? I wish PantherSon was going -- homecoming won't be much cheaper. 
quote:Originally posted by agsnhere:
How much are the Tigers charging each player to go?
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quote:Originally posted by tigermama:
Depends...how hard does he throw?
Funny stuff right there...........
But so true for most programs I know.
We are headed out in the morning. The list of ranked players both 2008 and 2009 is impressive.
I am looking forward to watching some great baseball.
I'm not bringing my laptop and I hope to leave work at home and just enjoy baseball.
I hope you all follow the tournament.
I am looking forward to watching some great baseball.
I'm not bringing my laptop and I hope to leave work at home and just enjoy baseball.
I hope you all follow the tournament.
Is your son going with the Tigers?
It looks like Meat's son is on the Team Addidas roster...
Also, the Team Addidas roster includes a 2011 grad.... This kid must be a total stud.
Also, the Team Addidas roster includes a 2011 grad.... This kid must be a total stud.
Any update on the weather this weekend?
Well, today's 8 a.m. games haven't started yet. This could get maddening. Storms are a threat all weekend.
Rain, rain go away... 
Midlo, Brings back memories - rainouts at East Cobb, Lakeland washouts, last day of JO's '06. Very frustrating. I hope you are able to get in some games today. Keep us posted on Midlo Son.
Team Adidas doesn't have any association with East Cobb do they?
Yes, my son is guest pitching for Team Adidas.
It is raining but we just heard that they are trying to start the 8 am games at 2 pm.
Team Adidas won last night 2-1.
Danny should pitch sometime today.....or late tonight depending on the rain.
I haven't met the 2011 on the roster. But they do have a 2009, Keyvius Sampson that is very highly rated, Top 50 in his class.
Last night was an eye openner, wall to wall college coaches and scouts, hundreds....well worth the time, effort and money. This is a real good experience for my son.
It is raining but we just heard that they are trying to start the 8 am games at 2 pm.
Team Adidas won last night 2-1.
Danny should pitch sometime today.....or late tonight depending on the rain.
I haven't met the 2011 on the roster. But they do have a 2009, Keyvius Sampson that is very highly rated, Top 50 in his class.
Last night was an eye openner, wall to wall college coaches and scouts, hundreds....well worth the time, effort and money. This is a real good experience for my son.
Team Adidas won 3-1 , beating Bellaire to go 2-0 in Pool Play.Danny pitched scoreless innings to help Team Adidas.
This event has absolutely has allowed him to see all the talent out there and I hope that the experience helps him understands what he has to do to get to the next level considering the competition.
PG added 12 wild card teams to the Bracket Play so now they will have 32 teams playing for the Championship.
On a side note, listening to some of the coaches and scouts talk really re-enforces the idea that character counts:
I over heard two scouts talking about a player and the one confirmed to the other other one that he had heard him cursing alot.....they didn't seem to like it one bit.
This event has absolutely has allowed him to see all the talent out there and I hope that the experience helps him understands what he has to do to get to the next level considering the competition.
PG added 12 wild card teams to the Bracket Play so now they will have 32 teams playing for the Championship.
On a side note, listening to some of the coaches and scouts talk really re-enforces the idea that character counts:
I over heard two scouts talking about a player and the one confirmed to the other other one that he had heard him cursing alot.....they didn't seem to like it one bit.
They don't like it because he probably only throws 91 mph. 
quote:Last night was an eye openner, wall to wall college coaches and scouts, hundreds....well worth the time, effort and money. This is a real good experience for my son.
I told you so.
quote:homecoming won't be much cheaper.
Or, as much fun.
Outstanding observation, PDiddy.
I won't ever forget going to Jupiter with Hernandez's Tiggers.
It's a long story, but I almost got to go this year with an "adopted" son.
quote:On a side note, listening to some of the coaches and scouts talk really re-enforces the idea that character counts:
I over heard two scouts talking about a player and the one confirmed to the other other one that he had heard him cursing alot.....they didn't seem to like it one bit.
You can observe a lot by watching........................
And, keeping your mouth shut.
I've really enjoyed observing ya'll through this thread.
Best of luck to all of ya.
What happen to the Tigers???
quote:Originally posted by tlsbaseball:
What happen to the Tigers???
I am sure when they get back in town they will let you know more of the details.
From an outsiders perspective I can tell you what it looked like in one game and what it sounded like from talking to one of the players.
They went 1-2 in pool play, started slow in game one and got behind because of 8 walks and the bats came up short in the end losing 6-5.
Game two, they lost 2-0 and were down 0-2 in pool play. I watched the game and Verhagen looked good, good velocity - upper 80's consistantly ( 10+ scouts / coaches watching the game) , with good location.
The two runs scored with some help from a bad hop and a bad throw. Two guest players were involved in the plays, both good players just not regular Tigers and one of those was playing out of position.
They missed having their regulars with them due to football.
But once again it was the bats that didn't come through in game two.
I don't know how the rest of the weekend played out but I think they tried to put together a team that they thought could compete and it just didn't workout the way they planned or hoped. The roster looked like they had enough pitching to go with their normally very reliable hitting.