PG UNDERCLASS REPORTS

With regard to whether or not to go back in June, a coach gave us this advice: unless something big has changed, like a significant increase in speed or velo, or a major growth spurt, there's no need. Just wait until next year. They're still going to look at those objective measures anyway.

I'm sure someone will weigh in on the rotational thing. I'm thinking it's just an observation. But I was wrong at least once before.

Thanks 2BMom, I forgot to mention that he really struggled at the plate in the games. Him and I know he could have a better showing hitting wise.

I agree with 2Bmom here. Unless something has really changed, take your time. Since your son is a 2013, he has time to make improvements before he attends another PG event. I don't think you have to pick infield or outfield either. Have him go as both. He will get to field both in the skills assesment part. I might even think it would be an advantage as it will show some versatility.

I'm no hitting guru, so I can't really comment on the "rotational swin" question. You will probably get a lot of feedback on the hitting forum though. You may even want to read some posts over there that discuss rotational hitting.

bballman, you may recall, my son struck out against your 2nd pitcher (i think), with the nasty curve. Anyways, I don't think you can do both (IF and OF). IF and OF were doing drills at the same time. And I recall the form stated only one position as primary.

Hey 2013. If you guys were 3-Orange and played 10-Maroon. Then we did play you guys. I forget when my son pitched. I know he was not the 1st. He was #5. About 5'9", 170. Here is a link of him throwing a pitch down there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQxDbF5gl0w

Maybe he looks familiar. He does have a pretty nasty curveball. Hope your son did well and had a good experience. Maybe we'll run into you somewhere else.

LOL. Yep, that was him. He looked great!

Thanks Dad. It was a fun experience other than that it was so cold. We came down from the cold Atlanta area expecting warmth. It was FREEZING in the mornings there. We stayed with my father about 30 minutes north of Ft. Myers and Tuesday morning it was 28 degrees. We had to wait about 15 minutes for the defroster to get the ice off the windshield. BRRRRR!!

Very cold indeed. My son really struggled with his OF throws in that cold. I wish they would do inf/of on the second day as well to giv kids another chance. Oh well. We had a blast nonetheless.

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he really struggled at the plate in the games

I wouldn't worry about that. There are some really good pitchers there (as you saw) and lots of hitters struggle. It's an opportunity to show his makeup.

I can't believe it was so cold! It's been a crazy winter here in the Sunshine State.

Thanks again 2BMom. In my heart he received just about the rating I expected. He will work hard and raise that rating.

As far as the weather, we live in Merritt Island (near Cocoa Beach). How about those storms last night. We had 3 or 4 different tornado warings. Crazy stuff! Nowehere else I'd rather be though

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Very cold indeed. My son really struggled with his OF throws in that cold. I wish they would do inf/of on the second day as well to giv kids another chance. Oh well. We had a blast nonetheless.

I know, my son came off the field after infield and said he felt like his arm was frozen. It doesn't help that they get warmed up, then stand in line for 30-45 minutes before they actually go.

I wish Al Gore could have been there to convince us all about the global warming that is occuring.