I saw Kieth Todd when he was 12 hit a line drive that hit the dirt (infield) next to our shortstop and over the fence, one bounce. even the umpires were baffled for a minute.
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This will sound routine, but when my son was a freshman at Plano East, the Panthers faced Kyle Hancock, who was a senior at Rowlett. Kyle dominated during his 5-6 innings on the mound, but he played 3B for the 7th inning. One of our fast guys, it may have been Chris Slater, hit a ground ball to third which Hancock bobbled for a second or two --- before firing an absolute "LAAZZZOOORRRRR" to first. It was the most amazing throw I have ever seen (infield, outfield, or otherwise).
I have seen some pretty impressive Nike, size 15's....in red! 
The best catch by a HS baseball player that I've seen had to be last year in the Mickey Mantle World Series in Mckinney. Fly ball to center field (off Beaven). Originally it looked like it was going to be shallow but the wind pushed it back. Fitz starts sprinting in to catch it, realizes it's over his head and goes straight back. Ends up making a circus catch straight back, diving, parrallel to the ground. Part of the significance was that it was the championship game, bottom of the 7th, and the tieing run was on first with 1 out.
In last years Flower Mound - Coppell game, I think is was Paul Mummey playing centerfield, he went deep into the left center alley and stole an rbi double from Kaskow that was hit like a lazer. Mummey was more than parrell to the ground, he must have flown 6 to 8 feet in the air to make that catch.
Not only was it a great play but it set to tone for his team and the game.
I still believe if he doesn't make that catch that Coppell wins the game. The catch was that good!!!
Not only was it a great play but it set to tone for his team and the game.
I still believe if he doesn't make that catch that Coppell wins the game. The catch was that good!!!
quote:I have seen some pretty impressive Nike, size 15's....in red!
Cheapseats,
Are they for sale? My son needs a pair for this fall. Right PD?
Good plan, OP! Just make sure the right toe is sound.
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Good plan, OP! Just make sure the right toe is sound.
Good point!! Will do!
The most amazing hitting I've seen all came from Mike Marshall, when he was 16 years old.
Three home runs that I will never forget. First one was at Lagrave field off of Ryan Akins, it went over the clock tower and nearly into the Trinity River.
Then about 2 weeks later in one game he hit one into the road in left field at UTA, then one into the front yard across the street and into the guys yard and one bounced into his flower beds.
The Lagrave home run was simply amazing. The grounds keeper told us during the game that he has seen every game that has been played since they opened the field, and he had never seen a ball hit that far, by anybody.
Pitching, I would have to say Nolen Ryan's 7th no hitter, which I was in attendance for. When they play the replay from that night, the hair still stands up on the back of my neck.
Fielding, I would have to say Johnathan Edwards' arm. He threw a ball this year between innings from Right Field to the football field on the other side of the complex. Probably went 600 feet. Sometimes you would wonder if John would purposely bobble a ball in the outfield to try to get somebody to try to tag on him. His arm is that amazing. PG had him a legit 98 from the outfield.
Three home runs that I will never forget. First one was at Lagrave field off of Ryan Akins, it went over the clock tower and nearly into the Trinity River.
Then about 2 weeks later in one game he hit one into the road in left field at UTA, then one into the front yard across the street and into the guys yard and one bounced into his flower beds.
The Lagrave home run was simply amazing. The grounds keeper told us during the game that he has seen every game that has been played since they opened the field, and he had never seen a ball hit that far, by anybody.
Pitching, I would have to say Nolen Ryan's 7th no hitter, which I was in attendance for. When they play the replay from that night, the hair still stands up on the back of my neck.
Fielding, I would have to say Johnathan Edwards' arm. He threw a ball this year between innings from Right Field to the football field on the other side of the complex. Probably went 600 feet. Sometimes you would wonder if John would purposely bobble a ball in the outfield to try to get somebody to try to tag on him. His arm is that amazing. PG had him a legit 98 from the outfield.
I was pretty impressed with Sean Maybery in the summer of 2003.....he had 29 home runs during his 12 yr. old spring/summer season. He is now a sophmore at Dtiger's school. (You know ... that smart school that doesn't stress athletics. )
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Ya, I know the kid... he's no longer just a.... FRESHMAN.
Most impressive feet... Hmmm...
Well, there was one of my son's teammates a couple of years ago that wore size 14's. Probably the most impressive baseball feet I've seen.
Huh? What did you say, PD?
Feet? Ohhh, feat.
Never mind...
Well, there was one of my son's teammates a couple of years ago that wore size 14's. Probably the most impressive baseball feet I've seen.
Huh? What did you say, PD?
Feet? Ohhh, feat.
Never mind...
One time at Area Codes, 
nah, just kidding.
Rance Melton, caught three games with temps well over 100 degrees in Owasso during the MM Regional to win the championship that day. This was not planned, but it had to happen due to circumstances.
That was the most impressive feat I have witnessed.
nah, just kidding.
Rance Melton, caught three games with temps well over 100 degrees in Owasso during the MM Regional to win the championship that day. This was not planned, but it had to happen due to circumstances.
That was the most impressive feat I have witnessed.
quote:Originally posted by Old Pitcher:quote:I have seen some pretty impressive Nike, size 15's....in red!
Cheapseats,
Are they for sale? My son needs a pair for this fall. Right PD?
OP,
The best place to find clown size Nike red cleats is on eastbay.com or baseballexpress.com. I picked up two pair from eastbay.com this past spring .... even got a deal, last years model for about $40 each....
Cheap
quote:OP,
The best place to find clown size Nike red cleats is on eastbay.com or baseballexpress.com. I picked up two pair from eastbay.com this past spring .... even got a deal, last years model for about $40 each....
Cheap
I appreciate the info. We've been trying to find some locally and haven't had any luck. Our boys have some ski's for feet, huh?!!
Back to the topic at hand..........
I played with a guy in the minor leagues who had 2 grand slams and 3 run homer in one game. 11 RBI!
I played with a guy in the minor leagues who had 2 grand slams and 3 run homer in one game. 11 RBI!
Any one of a dozen or more incredible web gems that Austin Knight has turned in over the last two summers at SS. AK's phenomenal and makes it look so easy.
OP - You have a pm...
Got it, back atcha.
Most impressive baseball feat you have seen!...
Clearly Omar W. squeezing into that AFLAC uniform.
Clearly Omar W. squeezing into that AFLAC uniform.
Same pitcher, who is now an 07 at a local well known HS, on 2 different occasions (at age 11 and again at 12) was pitching, and during the motion he proceeded in doing a full front flip on the mound I think because he released the ball too late.....I think the momentum caused the flip action.........just wished I had that on tape......Never seen it before or since..........
When we were 12; Super Series semi's in Gulfport; Saw Tanner Toal hit a one-handed, walk-off grand slam to straight away centerfield; using a busted bat!(my son's).
Was that against Mark Roberson and the Mckinney Mavericks? I was at third base if it was... a horrible day.
quote:Originally posted by Dtiger:
Was that against Mark Roberson and the Mckinney Mavericks? I was at third base if it was... a horrible day.
Dtiger:
That was it. I forgot you were on that team. That was, indeed, a tough day. 110 degrees with humidity. I think we played 5 games that day!
I think I wanted Slater to catch it... HE SHOULD'VE... gah, ask me to this day and it frustrates me.
Sorry guys but the HR that Tanner hit was not a walk off but it did tie the game. The Blackhawks ended up winning the game in the next inning.
I was coachinfg first at the time Tanner hit the bomb and had previously called my wife at the hotel and told her to start packing as I thought we were done. Needless to say I was wrong. Just goes to show you that BLACKHAWKS ruled then.
I was coachinfg first at the time Tanner hit the bomb and had previously called my wife at the hotel and told her to start packing as I thought we were done. Needless to say I was wrong. Just goes to show you that BLACKHAWKS ruled then.
The only reason we were ahead was because I picked up your guys signs.
You're right! I stand corrected. It was for the tie. Pretty amazing though!
DTiger,
It was pretty easy back then when our signs were to say "steal" for steal and "bunt" for bunt.
Just goes to show you that you couldn't even beat us when you knew the signs.
Of course we always believed that the long ball ruled anyway so we had Tanner swing away.
It was pretty easy back then when our signs were to say "steal" for steal and "bunt" for bunt.
Just goes to show you that you couldn't even beat us when you knew the signs.
Of course we always believed that the long ball ruled anyway so we had Tanner swing away.
No, I'm meaning pitching signs. Signs that are given from the coach to the catcher.
I have witnessed some pretty amazing plays over the last two summers like a game ending triple play at Marcus and a game ending bunt HR (yes...there were errors). The most impressive baseball feat I witnessed was this summer at TCA. Jacob Morris was pitching to Henry Castaigne after loading the bases. Henry hit a line shot deep into the right center power alley. The result was an "Inside the Park Grand Slam" with no errors and no play at the plate. Yes...Henry does have some wheels!
DTiger,
Do you mean when we would say "fastball" for fastball and "curveball" for curveball?
I'm just giving you a hard time.
I'm going to bed as I have to get the boys up for school tomorrow. Talk to you later.
Do you mean when we would say "fastball" for fastball and "curveball" for curveball?
I'm just giving you a hard time.
I'm going to bed as I have to get the boys up for school tomorrow. Talk to you later.
Henry hit a ball off the wall in the same spot at UTA, perfect field from the right fielder, a perfect throw, and he stood up at third.
Any one of about 100 catches I have seen Joe Leftridge make in CF.
Speaking of Joe....
We were in a game this summer at UTA and the score was close. They had a runner on third with one out and a fly ball was hit 2/3 into CF - normally an easy tag and score. Joe was under the ball in a catching position when he suddenly brought his hands to his chest just before reaching back up to catch the ball. The deke move caused the runner at third to leave early and he had to return to third as the throw came in. Next batter struck out and run did not score.
Before you say this might be an easy tactic just try it yourself sometime....timing has to be flawless.
We were in a game this summer at UTA and the score was close. They had a runner on third with one out and a fly ball was hit 2/3 into CF - normally an easy tag and score. Joe was under the ball in a catching position when he suddenly brought his hands to his chest just before reaching back up to catch the ball. The deke move caused the runner at third to leave early and he had to return to third as the throw came in. Next batter struck out and run did not score.
Before you say this might be an easy tactic just try it yourself sometime....timing has to be flawless.
This has been on here before, but I think it deserves another mention. Clayton Mott, New Braunfels, 4A Championship.
Clayton Mott Spectacular Catch
Other than that, Big Jake G. this past spring hitting two HR's in the championships of our 8U coach pitch tournament. He had been getting close all season and watched as three kids on other teams get there before he did during the year. He wanted to hit one out so badly. We all kept telling him to stick with it, when the time was right he would get his. Talk about picking the right time to peak. He hit one in each of two championship games as we came from the loser's bracket to win.
May not be the most spectacular I have ever witnessed, but it will probably stick with me the longest.
Clayton Mott Spectacular Catch
Other than that, Big Jake G. this past spring hitting two HR's in the championships of our 8U coach pitch tournament. He had been getting close all season and watched as three kids on other teams get there before he did during the year. He wanted to hit one out so badly. We all kept telling him to stick with it, when the time was right he would get his. Talk about picking the right time to peak. He hit one in each of two championship games as we came from the loser's bracket to win.
May not be the most spectacular I have ever witnessed, but it will probably stick with me the longest.
Was it Andrew Smith that hit it through (not over) the fence in left at Chisel (when playing for D.P.)? Put a baseball sized hole in it.
Cheapseats,
Maybery had 4 in one game on his dad's birthday that year.
Made a nice day for pop.
Maybery had 4 in one game on his dad's birthday that year.
T-Ball,
I'll vouch for Maybery and his four homeruns since I had a really good seat. By the way, they were not cheapies...we are talking over the fence and the road!
I'll vouch for Maybery and his four homeruns since I had a really good seat. By the way, they were not cheapies...we are talking over the fence and the road!