Rusty Greer

Heard the same thing this afternoon. I'm pretty sure it's right.

He is coaching the D-BAT 17u team.

Thanks; that's what I had heard this afternoon. But I had gotten it second hand so didn't know how accurate it was.

What a great addition for DBAT! My son has worn 29 his entire playing career in honor of Rusty Greer - a great role model for any player.

Mine too, since he was 8, he's 14 now. Funny, everyone always ask why 29? And I always look at them like "are you kidding me!?" LOL

Well wish my oldest could play for him but at least he'll get a chance to play against him.

That's awesome! Great role model for those guys!

This summer in the TCL he was a coach on an opposing team and my husband had asked one of the assistants to watch my son at the plate - dad thought he was too close. After the game, Rusty was dragging the field, stopped the Gator, and motioned for my husband to come over to him. Husband didn't think Rusty was motioning for him, so he just stayed where he was. Rusty stopped the machine, got off and came to the fence to tell husband he was right about son being too close to the plate and then proceeded to tell him what a nice swing he had. Made us feel really good.

Yeah heard the same thing last Friday.

Rusty spoke at a baseball camp that I was working and I got a chance to meet him. He is as down to earth as the rest of us. Didn't try to "big league" us, just sat around and talked baseball like he was one of the guys.

Congrats to DBAT!!!

Old Pitcher, next time you run into Coach Pratt up there, tell him Coach Senato says hello. He coached under me right out of college. He is a super football coach.

It sure would be neat to play for Rusty Greer. There was a guy who left it all on the field!

I had a 3 hour lunch with Rusty the other day and he is extremely fired up about this team and is 100% committed to these kids. He asked all the right questions and I have no doubt this will be great for our kids and an honor for all of us to work with him.

Can we trade one of our 18U coaches for Rusty? <-- I'm obviously kidding.

And why is collikar so happy?

PD, I thought you only had one coach?

We have three coaches, a GM, and many dads --- can we trade a GM for Rusty?

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Can we trade one of our 18U coaches for Rusty? <-- I'm obviously kidding.

And why is collikar so happy?

tychco-son#1 will be a pupil of the Alabama redhead.

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
We have three coaches, a GM, and many dads --- can we trade a GM for Rusty?

No but I did hear something about them tradeing one of the dads.

We will have to sacrifice 3-4 dads and at least one mom to get Greer. I'll start the list.

Careful PD. There are Yankee lurkers who don't appreciate lists.....LOL

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
We have three coaches, a GM, and many dads --- can we trade a GM for Rusty?

I'm not sure that is a fair trade. But if the 18 year old DBAT team is willing to trade straight up for Rusty, I nominate PD to be the next GM.

I did use the l*st word -- how inane!

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Finally, some fun in the forum.

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Originally posted by funneldrill:
Old Pitcher, next time you run into Coach Pratt up there, tell him Coach Senato says hello. He coached under me right out of college. He is a super football coach.

Next time I see Shawn, I'll tell him you said hello. He's a super guy that we think very highly of. You did a great job mentoring him apparently!!

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Originally posted by kirk:

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
We have three coaches, a GM, and many dads --- can we trade a GM for Rusty?

I'm not sure that is a fair trade. But if the 18 year old DBAT team is willing to trade straight up for Rusty, I nominate PD to be the next GM.

You have my vote, too!

I am a huge Rusty Greer fan and I am very excited to have him coaching my son. Even though Rusty wasn't a pitcher I think the way he approaches the game will help my son focus on the mound.

I also imagine that when DBAT travels that the scouts and coaches will want to come see Rusty's team play.

Character, game knowledge and draw what a great combination to have in a coach!!!

Congrats to DBat and all the young men that will play for him.

I heard a rumor that Cade is negotiating with Joe Torre. Oops -- too late!

Rusty called before accepting his new contract and I assured him he'd have more grey hair after the summer than before he started.



The kids will definately benefit from having him around. I will warn you though...he does spit, cuss, and chew...or at least he did.

To this day I still put 100% of the blame on him for making me a fat boy. Lunches on the road make for my huge gut.

Oh, and if you happen to travel by air with him, don't worry about him twirlin' his hair...it's just a nervous habit.

And one last thing, for those that get told your son stands too close to the plate.........

Just keep in mind Rusty basically stood in the on deck circle before he started his swing.