BaseballDad757 posted:Yes, he's committed to UVA.
What I meant was that I believe one will definitely find him in Charlottesville in the Fall.
redbird5 posted:Grassfield has a top tier bat but people haven't heard of him...yet. He transferred in last summer and plays for me. The kid can rake and run. If their lineup goes as I think, he will be the table setter.
Besides, with Stallings and Perdue, how many runs do you need? The HC has a reputation of small ball so 1-2 runs per game could be enough.
Saw him in the fall. He looked to be a very good player. An underclassmen too, if memory serves me.
Regarding the pitching, there are quality arms throughout the upper half of the SED. Nothing that compares with the Grassfield duo, but quality arms nonetheless. Point is...will Grassfield's bats be greater than the quality arm at GB, Hickory, NR, or WB, relative to those programs being able to scratch out a couple of runs against Stallings or Perdue? I'm not saying they won't. But, some of the other programs have good pitching as well.
GB, Hickory, NR, IR, and WB all have one or more D1 arms, and most likely, Grassfield will see all of them.
GoHeels posted:redbird5 posted:Grassfield has a top tier bat but people haven't heard of him...yet. He transferred in last summer and plays for me. The kid can rake and run. If their lineup goes as I think, he will be the table setter.
Besides, with Stallings and Perdue, how many runs do you need? The HC has a reputation of small ball so 1-2 runs per game could be enough.
Saw him in the fall. He looked to be a very good player. An underclassmen too, if memory serves me.
Regarding the pitching, there are quality arms throughout the upper half of the SED. Nothing that compares with the Grassfield duo, but quality arms nonetheless. Point is...will Grassfield's bats be greater than the quality arm at GB, Hickory, NR, or WB, relative to those programs being able to scratch out a couple of runs against Stallings or Perdue? I'm not saying they won't. But, some of the other programs have good pitching as well.
GB, Hickory, NR, IR, and WB all have one or more D1 arms, and most likely, Grassfield will see all of them.
Well said. Thing is, they are scattered as far as divisions, so post season ramifications aren't like they used to be in the SED. I'd expect Grassfield and WB to collide in the end. Hickory will need their arms to carry them and hold opponents under 3 since Polansky will likely give them a few runs per game. Ridiculous bat he has. NR lost some talent offensively so I'm curious to see how they play. Who's IR got offensively? I think most teams are young this year.
Quick point about the two 6A finalists, Madison and Chantilly: they lost relatively little to graduation, and those that they did lose are replaced by players who I expect will perform at a higher level. For both not to repeat, somebody's going to have to have a very bad day on the mound during the playoffs.
joemktg posted:Quick point about the two 6A finalists, Madison and Chantilly: they lost relatively little to graduation, and those that they did lose are replaced by players who I expect will perform at a higher level. For both not to repeat, somebody's going to have to have a very bad day on the mound during the playoffs.
That's scary news for us down here in the South region. Those are two solid programs that seemingly reload each year with great talent. Fundamentally sound baseball teams, fun to watch.
BaseballDad757 posted:Well said. Thing is, they are scattered as far as divisions, so post season ramifications aren't like they used to be in the SED. I'd expect Grassfield and WB to collide in the end. Hickory will need their arms to carry them and hold opponents under 3 since Polansky will likely give them a few runs per game. Ridiculous bat he has. NR lost some talent offensively so I'm curious to see how they play. Who's IR got offensively? I think most teams are young this year.
I agree. I expect WB and Grassfield to be two of the top 3 or 4 teams in 6A (Tidewater area) competing to move on, at the end of the day. Same to be said in 5A for Hickory and Nansemond River.
NR lost two big contributors offensively (Fitzwater and Rivers), but literally returns 7 of 9 spots in the lineup, 11 seniors, and a nice addition in the younger Henderson. (Josh's brother, who has previously focused on football). Contrary to other top teams this spring, I expect the NR lineup to be less star-studded at the top, but much more balanced 1-9.
Indian River was young last year, so I would expect them to have a roster that has a little more experience this time around. I don't know much of their roster, but Fuqua can be a challenge when he fills up the strike zone. He can swing it too.
BaseballDad757 posted:PBR favors those that have gone to PBR camps/functions. Let's be honest. Noah is a beast and should be ranked very high, but PBR has players listed in spots that make no sense. Their most recent column on players to watch for draft....is ridiculous to say the least. Talented players yes, but draftable? Some I would strongly disagree with. And some of their rankings are clearly uneducated guesses. PBR camp players ranked higher than players that are NO DOUBT better.
But we all have opinions.
Well yeah, haha. Anyone who attends a camp/showcase usually gets more consideration from them. After all, they (pick any showcase company) saw the players with their own two eyes. So yes, I agree that PBR (and any other showcase company) favors players that have attended their showcase, in their rankings. That's kinda how the game works, right? lol
Oh and according to Noahs profile on PBR, it doesn't look like he ever attended a PBR event. But I could be wrong.
WB played Cox in scrimmage tonight. WB is very young but looked really good. Speed, defense, and some surprising big sticks in the lineup.
Cox on on the other hand looked rusty and all out of sorts.
Yeah, my son's team (Hayfield) gets to start their season by playing Madison. I guess someone has to...
Batty67 posted:Yeah, my son's team (Hayfield) gets to start their season by playing Madison. I guess someone has to...
Get it out of the way early. Oakton gets them in a few weeks.
Add Lake Braddock to the pool of candidates.
Battlefield arms will make them a top contender as well and they can swing the stick well to boot! Loving the possibility of all these great match-ups!
After two scrimmages Millbrook starters have worked 12 innings. They have yet to give up a hit.
GoHeels posted:
Must resist temptation to comment ...
Chantilly not even in top 25 these ranking are so completely awful haha
JMU_2016 posted:Chantilly not even in top 25 these ranking are so completely awful haha
Thank you, kind sir ... not taking anything away from any of these teams but confusing how Chantilly does not make it after 2 straight appearances in the state finals. 
Top 4A contenders Millbrook and Hanover both started their seasons strong.
https://www.prepbaseballreport...es-Opener-6085231749
http://www.prepbaseballreport....-March-16-3892671540
Millbrook wins by two touchdowns and a field goal 17-0 over Liberty.
GoHeels posted:Joe,
My comments regarding Grassfield are not to suggest that they won't be able to hit. More to say that they don't have that impact bat, or an entire lineup that one has to concern themselves with. In the context of "state contender", being able to run Stallings and Perdue out there twice a week would certainly argue for a playoff run...if they can score runs. They also have a couple more arms that are solid as well. They will be a good team.
Regarding Maxpreps, from what I have observed over the last several years, they tend to favor last years' Champions in the preseason. They also favor teams that have a national prospect or two.
I recall Hickory and Western Branch getting some love last year, in the preseason, after each won state titles. In addition, Hickory had Eason and Polansky(s) for "name recognition". This observation is in no way meant to diminish the accolades that those are receiving this year. All very good programs, to be sure!
Grassfield is solid to this point and Hunter Perdue I heard is on DL, several other arms have helped them get to 7-0 .
Hunter to return soon is the word.
Stallings Looks mid-season. 3-0 era 0.0
redbird5 posted:Grassfield has a top tier bat but people haven't heard of him...yet. He transferred in last summer and plays for me. The kid can rake and run. If their lineup goes as I think, he will be the table setter.
Besides, with Stallings and Perdue, how many runs do you need? The HC has a reputation of small ball so 1-2 runs per game could be enough.
This player you speak of that transferred in, I hear is tearing it up. Not just bat but speed. He is playing a big role.
Infiekd posted:redbird5 posted:Grassfield has a top tier bat but people haven't heard of him...yet. He transferred in last summer and plays for me. The kid can rake and run. If their lineup goes as I think, he will be the table setter.
Besides, with Stallings and Perdue, how many runs do you need? The HC has a reputation of small ball so 1-2 runs per game could be enough.
This player you speak of that transferred in, I hear is tearing it up. Not just bat but speed. He is playing a big role.
I've heard/seen the same...I knew he would. I saw/coached him through 70-100 ABs in the fall. He mashed and was an impact on the bases. He's gonna be a very high level recruit this summer.
Name?
He has swung it pretty well. I wouldn't say he is necessarily tearing it up, but he has given them another quality bat at the top. Hitting in the 2 hole. He is a factor on the bases as well. Very athletic.
NAME??
BaseballDad757 posted:NAME??
hahahaha...Sorry. His name is Don Goodes. He plays for my 16U Canes North team.
He's not "tearing it up" yet but he will. He's a quality player and kid.
On Saturday April 23, the Nansemond River Warriors traveled to Hanover to play the Hawks. Hanover scored 10 runs in the 1st on their way to a 11-1 win over Nansemond River.
Nansemond River got off to a good start in the top of the 1st when SS Jarrid Johnson went deep homering to left field for a 1-0 lead.
It looked as if this was going to be another great game between these two teams that have faced one another multiple times over the past few seasons in the playoffs. The Warriors lead was short-lived as the Hawks batted around in the bottom of the first. Cayman Richardson (University of Virginia) had two hits in the 1st inning driving in a run with a single before sending a double to center field scoring two more runs. He finished 3 for 3 from the plate with three RBI. Hayden Moore (VCU) also had a 2-run double in the 1st while Hunter Marshall (Hampden Sydney) drove in two runs on a sacrifice fly and a RBI single in the second.
Hawks starter Jack Dragum (University of Virginia) had eight strikeouts in his four innings of work. He allowed only one other hit after the homerun. Grey Lyttle (High Point University) took a break from the starters role and struck out the side in the 5th inning to close the game.
The Nansemond River starter had a bit of trouble with control allowing three walks and four hits. He also had some bad luck with three errors and a passed ball. Not the game that everyone anticipated based on the history between the 2 teams but that’s baseball.
From my neck of the woods...
- Madison continues to roll. All that talent and experience...they will be tough.
- Chantilly continues to roll as well, albeit not quite as strong as last year.
- PVI: living up to expectations
- Battlefield: doing very, very well
- As is Lake Braddock and West Springfield: back to their old selves.
6A Regionals should be fun and unpredictable.
baseba11dad posted:On Saturday April 23, the Nansemond River Warriors traveled to Hanover to play the Hawks. Hanover scored 10 runs in the 1st on their way to a 11-1 win over Nansemond River.
Nansemond River got off to a good start in the top of the 1st when SS Jarrid Johnson went deep homering to left field for a 1-0 lead.
It looked as if this was going to be another great game between these two teams that have faced one another multiple times over the past few seasons in the playoffs. The Warriors lead was short-lived as the Hawks batted around in the bottom of the first. Cayman Richardson (University of Virginia) had two hits in the 1st inning driving in a run with a single before sending a double to center field scoring two more runs. He finished 3 for 3 from the plate with three RBI. Hayden Moore (VCU) also had a 2-run double in the 1st while Hunter Marshall (Hampden Sydney) drove in two runs on a sacrifice fly and a RBI single in the second.
Hawks starter Jack Dragum (University of Virginia) had eight strikeouts in his four innings of work. He allowed only one other hit after the homerun. Grey Lyttle (High Point University) took a break from the starters role and struck out the side in the 5th inning to close the game.
The Nansemond River starter had a bit of trouble with control allowing three walks and four hits. He also had some bad luck with three errors and a passed ball. Not the game that everyone anticipated based on the history between the 2 teams but that’s baseball.
Your summary puts things quite kindly!
NR was playing without 4 of their regulars due to college admissions (game was on a Sat.), injuries, or otherwise.
As a result, four of the five infield positions (to include the catcher) were manned by players who either were playing something other than their primary position, or generally don't play much defensively. There were four players who played, who may have a combined 12-15 defensive innings amongst them, this season. This does not excuse the play, but it may provide a little perspective.
The NR starter has also been dealing with injury and hasn't pitched much as a result. He certainly wasn't himself.
Hopefully, the group will be healthy and at full strength in the coming weeks as conference play is upon us, and the postseason is approaching!
Hanover certainly looks the part of a championship contender, yet again!