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WHY??????
I know what it is as did the coaches and scouts--
I much prefer to accentuate the positive ___ the negatives need to be taken care of in private in the proper manner not aired out in a poll
He had 4 out of 5 --that is good enough for me and whomever was watching
I know what it is as did the coaches and scouts--
I much prefer to accentuate the positive ___ the negatives need to be taken care of in private in the proper manner not aired out in a poll
He had 4 out of 5 --that is good enough for me and whomever was watching
TrHit, I sent you a PM. Did you have a chance to read it?
limom
What PM?
What PM?
I sent you one a few days ago. Don't worry, it's safe to read.
Safe??????
What does that mean???
Why are you sending me PM's anyway?
Makes me wonder if it is truly SAFE--your posts have been all over the spectrum---
Anyway--have a great holiday
What does that mean???
Why are you sending me PM's anyway?
Makes me wonder if it is truly SAFE--your posts have been all over the spectrum---
Anyway--have a great holiday
Safe, as in baseball. You know, at the plate.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
To be safe at the plate you need to get on and since you have already expressed your feelings about hitting is not that important----
HOW THE HELL DO YOU SCORE IF YOU CANNOT GET ON BASE???
You can phone me and discuss your problems if you wish-- I have offered this before but you never took me up on it
CALL me and lets talk about it--- words on a screen may not ou justice--It is apparent that I have a burr under your saddle-- call and talk one on one instead of in an open foum--it will be between you
HOW THE HELL DO YOU SCORE IF YOU CANNOT GET ON BASE???
You can phone me and discuss your problems if you wish-- I have offered this before but you never took me up on it
CALL me and lets talk about it--- words on a screen may not ou justice--It is apparent that I have a burr under your saddle-- call and talk one on one instead of in an open foum--it will be between you
You ARE kidding, right? I'm with TR on focusing on the positive, the kid will work on the weeker stuff, but why in the world would we want to just POINT THAT OUT on a national website.I asked you on another post what planet you were from with no response. I'm guessing Pluto. He hangs out with Goofy.
TR-
Watch your language, first of all, and then take a look at the vote on the weakest tool. You will find that speed seems to be a problem for most of the boys. Try reading this next line, because you keep missing it somehow. THE BETTER PLAYERS IN HIGH SCHOOL CAN ALL HIT. That is why they are the better players. The other tools separate the men from the boys.
P.S. In an open forum such as this we might be able to get some objective viewpoints. I don't need to be beat up in a conversation with you. I joined a forum to be anonymous and to extract, through whatever means, the info that I am looking for.
Watch your language, first of all, and then take a look at the vote on the weakest tool. You will find that speed seems to be a problem for most of the boys. Try reading this next line, because you keep missing it somehow. THE BETTER PLAYERS IN HIGH SCHOOL CAN ALL HIT. That is why they are the better players. The other tools separate the men from the boys.
P.S. In an open forum such as this we might be able to get some objective viewpoints. I don't need to be beat up in a conversation with you. I joined a forum to be anonymous and to extract, through whatever means, the info that I am looking for.
Limom....do you think that maybe people are voting "speed" because they have sons playing successfully at the college level....and just want to make a point with you....
Just a thought.....
Just a thought.....
arizona-
Since it is anonymous, I would think that they are voting honestly, because other hsbb websters and posters might find this usful...
We can follow up this vote with another one that will identify the boys' strongest tool. I guarantee it will be hitting.
Since it is anonymous, I would think that they are voting honestly, because other hsbb websters and posters might find this usful...
We can follow up this vote with another one that will identify the boys' strongest tool. I guarantee it will be hitting.
Well Limom, I'm not a dishonest person......but couldn't help myself.... count me as one dishonest vote.....sorry....listen up everyone....subtract one (1) "speed" vote. Thanks
arizona-
Sorry, but votes cannot be changed...
What should we add one to...hitting???
Sorry, but votes cannot be changed...
What should we add one to...hitting???
In my family, the males do not have weak tools. 
I am un-qualified to cast a vote in limom's great poll. 
OPP
I am un-qualified to cast a vote in limom's great poll. OPP
OPP-
That is very funny. At least someone here has a sense of humor!
That is very funny. At least someone here has a sense of humor!
The reason Limon wants you to posts your sons weakest tool is she is hopeing that it is speed. Then she can say that is why you say hitting is so important because your son cant run. Always a hidden agenda that is so so obvious. Please go away with these ludicrous posts.
Coach May-
That is absolutely right. But then again, if hitting is the weakest tool, that would make speed that much more important. But, with all your coaching experience, what have you found to be the weakest tool for most high schoolers?
That is absolutely right. But then again, if hitting is the weakest tool, that would make speed that much more important. But, with all your coaching experience, what have you found to be the weakest tool for most high schoolers?
In order #1 Arm strength #2 Ability to hit #3 Knowledge of the game #4 Speed.
Limom not looking to change my vote....know it can't be done..just letting you know that polls, as in exit..can be misleading.
Yes, my son is a hitter. But I'm not going to debate with you.....better and more knowledgable baseball people have tried and to no avail. You are entitled to your opinion...
Yes, my son is a hitter. But I'm not going to debate with you.....better and more knowledgable baseball people have tried and to no avail. You are entitled to your opinion...
I just don't get it. This reeks of someone writing a doctoral dissertation and trolling for data.......
Arizona and Krak-
This is not about opinion or a doctoral dissertation. It is just an opportunity to vote. Just look objectively at your son and vote. It's simple. His weakest tool may be better than anyone else's on the field.
This is not about opinion or a doctoral dissertation. It is just an opportunity to vote. Just look objectively at your son and vote. It's simple. His weakest tool may be better than anyone else's on the field.
limom84
it is quite obviuos that your poll is to try and prove a personal opinion in an open forum. I hope you understand that this type of display only hurts the baseball player's future.
There are many coaches and scouts that DO NOT want players with baggage.
Just something to think about
it is quite obviuos that your poll is to try and prove a personal opinion in an open forum. I hope you understand that this type of display only hurts the baseball player's future.
There are many coaches and scouts that DO NOT want players with baggage.
Just something to think about
Coach Murray-
It is just a poll. Calm down. What are you coaches and evaluators afraid of?
Are there any HS players' parents on this site or is everyone a part of some organization promoting themselves?
P.S. Do you realize that I am just a User ID, that I only exist in cyberspace, much like Simone in the movie of the same name?
It is just a poll. Calm down. What are you coaches and evaluators afraid of?
Are there any HS players' parents on this site or is everyone a part of some organization promoting themselves?
P.S. Do you realize that I am just a User ID, that I only exist in cyberspace, much like Simone in the movie of the same name?
limom84
I am a parent of a HS player and I am not upset at all. After reading the entire thread, I was just trying to do what most members do on this site, to help our kids and/or players as much as we can.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
I am a parent of a HS player and I am not upset at all. After reading the entire thread, I was just trying to do what most members do on this site, to help our kids and/or players as much as we can.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Limon84, before I take the poll, I have two request. First, please list your son's strengths in decending order 5 to 1, one would be his best strength. Secondly, what is your goal with this whole thread??? I had never seen your screen name before this morning (stumbled over to this thread from Texas forum for first time), now when I see it, it is in the context of controversey.
If you want to learn, I would suggest you watch, read and ask simple questions. Many coaches, scouts and former players of the game on this website, who can talk hours about baseball. I do not consider myself one of those but rather one who watches, reads and ask simple questions.
If you want to learn, I would suggest you watch, read and ask simple questions. Many coaches, scouts and former players of the game on this website, who can talk hours about baseball. I do not consider myself one of those but rather one who watches, reads and ask simple questions.
Hey Capt. Kirk-
1.Arm
2.Speed
3.Fielding
4.Hitting
5.Hitting for power
1.Arm
2.Speed
3.Fielding
4.Hitting
5.Hitting for power
If threads get off course and personal then I tend to get rid of them.
HV
Go for it !!!
Happy turkey day
Looks like a very intertesting Lady Hoops season!!
Lots of young players
Go for it !!!
Happy turkey day
Looks like a very intertesting Lady Hoops season!!
Lots of young players
one request down, one to go.
No doubt you are taking abuse and I am not totally clued in to your entire agenda like others, however I am interested in what your goal is with this thread. Based on what I have read, you are trying to justify your son's exsistance in baseball because of foot speed. That's great, however posters here are not the one's you or your son have to convince.
As I said before, I know little about the game compared to many on here. I learn more about the game each day because of posters here and the baseball men I hang with.
I have pontificated enough, I will now complete your survey.
No doubt you are taking abuse and I am not totally clued in to your entire agenda like others, however I am interested in what your goal is with this thread. Based on what I have read, you are trying to justify your son's exsistance in baseball because of foot speed. That's great, however posters here are not the one's you or your son have to convince.
As I said before, I know little about the game compared to many on here. I learn more about the game each day because of posters here and the baseball men I hang with.
I have pontificated enough, I will now complete your survey.
kirk-
I am just trying to show that most ballplayers lack foot speed. Although it is not a hidden agenda, it all started when my son attended a showcase and gained attention because of his time in the 60 yd. dash. Now the braintrust on the website comes to the conclusion that because he can run, he can't hit. But au contraire, (i.e. French for on the contrary), he is a very good hitter. I list hitting as his weakest tool because if there were really that many good hitters out there, they would be playing in the MLB.
I am not trying to convince anyone of my son's existence in baseball as you put it. But there are some here who just won't let me have my own opinion without ripping into me. I felt that the results of this poll would shed light on what players need to work on most and all would benefit by that knowledge.
Beam me up, Scotty!!
I am just trying to show that most ballplayers lack foot speed. Although it is not a hidden agenda, it all started when my son attended a showcase and gained attention because of his time in the 60 yd. dash. Now the braintrust on the website comes to the conclusion that because he can run, he can't hit. But au contraire, (i.e. French for on the contrary), he is a very good hitter. I list hitting as his weakest tool because if there were really that many good hitters out there, they would be playing in the MLB.
I am not trying to convince anyone of my son's existence in baseball as you put it. But there are some here who just won't let me have my own opinion without ripping into me. I felt that the results of this poll would shed light on what players need to work on most and all would benefit by that knowledge.
Beam me up, Scotty!!
limon84, I am an educated man, so please don't patronize me (au contraire). I said what I said without insulting you. Also, I asked you to rank your son's 5 strengths because anybody who knows anything about baseball has heard of the "5 tools".
If your son's hitting is his weakest tool, this doesn't mean his hiiting is weak. However, you seem very quick to defend his hitting. This will make any newcomer ask questions.
As an objective poster, by veiwing your son's strengths, I would say (WITHOUT SEEING YOUR SON) that he is a pitcher. I say this because usually (I am assuming here) the kids with strong arms, your son's number one strength, who can hit (you say he can) are also your power hitters. However, you list hitting and hitting for power his two weakest strenths.
Now I may be way off base, but if your son is a "5 tool" player. Then what do you have to worry about, start planning your retirement, because when he complete's HS he will be a first rounder.
If your son's hitting is his weakest tool, this doesn't mean his hiiting is weak. However, you seem very quick to defend his hitting. This will make any newcomer ask questions.
As an objective poster, by veiwing your son's strengths, I would say (WITHOUT SEEING YOUR SON) that he is a pitcher. I say this because usually (I am assuming here) the kids with strong arms, your son's number one strength, who can hit (you say he can) are also your power hitters. However, you list hitting and hitting for power his two weakest strenths.
Now I may be way off base, but if your son is a "5 tool" player. Then what do you have to worry about, start planning your retirement, because when he complete's HS he will be a first rounder.
kirk-
I was thinking more of the middle round, because teams will probably think he'll chose college over pros.
Au revoir. You know what that means, but the others here might not, but as an educated man, you can fill them in...
I was thinking more of the middle round, because teams will probably think he'll chose college over pros.
Au revoir. You know what that means, but the others here might not, but as an educated man, you can fill them in...
I'd answer your poll, but the option I need is not available. At this time of year, clearly, my son's weakest tool is the leaf rake.
Limom.......I know what au revoir means....I'm educated too....it means full of water....or full of something....right?
arizona-
That was funny!!!
That was funny!!!
quote:
Originally posted by limom84:
This may be difficult to do, but choose your sons weakest tool.
I think this is very interesting because most only see what their sons do best. I for one notice what he needs to work on and then we talk about it and head out to the field / gym / bating cages and try to improve on his skills.
Whatever is the weakest you can not ignore it. It is easy to recognize the strengths but even easier to recognize the weaknesses. Of course everybody is a five tool player!!!!!