Roughly 50 more days until the start of baseball practice (officially). Whats your high school baseball player doing in December to get ready?
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Gees...Start of baseball practice?
We're waiting for the start of winter and the first major amounts of snow to fall...and, a White Christmas.
We're waiting for the start of winter and the first major amounts of snow to fall...and, a White Christmas.
We'll be in the Midwest over the holidays - boy are my kids hoping for snow! Some of them have only seen it on TV.
Kind of sad, but true!
Kind of sad, but true!
We had the first round of Varsity "tryouts" last week! Winter, "what's that?"
You don't suppose that the "new" NCAA recruiting 'quiet time,' which has been imposed (enforced remains to be seen...) for Nov. 28 through February 28th, was not done so to level the "playing feld" for the rest of the US?
You don't suppose that the "new" NCAA recruiting 'quiet time,' which has been imposed (enforced remains to be seen...) for Nov. 28 through February 28th, was not done so to level the "playing feld" for the rest of the US?
HS has a conditioning program (weights 3x week, running on opposite days). Informal long toss and BP with his friends everyday after school when it's not raining. Christmas camp. Crossing days off the calendar...
The High School Baseball Season is the greatest. I can't wait till it starts. Good Luck to everyone this year.
Why would anybody stop playing baseball? We've had tournaments every weekend since Nov 1. My son can't waite for High School baseball so he can cut down to a couple games a week.
Coconuts:
I know every time somebody says that they have had Varsity try outs in the fall somebody asks "how can you?". I'm asking "How can you?" If you are in Cal CIF rules forbid this, do they not?
We're starting winterball with a select number of wantabes Varsity players but the Varsity coach is not allowed to be there. hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm
Coconuts:
I know every time somebody says that they have had Varsity try outs in the fall somebody asks "how can you?". I'm asking "How can you?" If you are in Cal CIF rules forbid this, do they not?
We're starting winterball with a select number of wantabes Varsity players but the Varsity coach is not allowed to be there. hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm
Well... For us in So Cal.. (CIF San Diego Section) Offical Baseball practice can not begin until Feb 21... So thats over 80 days away in my counting.
My son has just shut it down for a well deserved Break.. He's been playing full bore since last Jan... So for the next MONTH.. until day after Christmas... No baseball whatsoever...
But he is doing conditioning and agility workouts... and his HS will probably start pitcher's workouts soon...
But he also has an SAT test coming up so he'll be quite busy.
My son has just shut it down for a well deserved Break.. He's been playing full bore since last Jan... So for the next MONTH.. until day after Christmas... No baseball whatsoever...
But he is doing conditioning and agility workouts... and his HS will probably start pitcher's workouts soon...
But he also has an SAT test coming up so he'll be quite busy.
February 21? Wow! Did you mean January 21? Our first game will be about February 21.
Justbb,
How many games will you get in during HS season?
In the NW, we cannot start the season until Feb 21 either, league sanctioned.
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How many games will you get in during HS season?
In the NW, we cannot start the season until Feb 21 either, league sanctioned.
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24 games plus 2 "official" scrimmages. Only "guaranteed" games count...so if you enter a tournament with only 2 games guaranteed, but you're winning and playing 5 or 6, only the first 2 count against the 24.
Playoffs begin around May 15.
Playoffs begin around May 15.
justbball ...
If I remember correctly, CIF SS (Southern Section) also restricts official practices till after winter sports have finished regular season. Unless my memory is failing, our Esperanza team never had official (i.e., after school) practices till around "Presidents' Day" in Feb ... seemed they always started that Saturday in mid- to late Feb ... some of the new players couldn't understand why the coach expected them to be available on that Monday holiday and they would have to make decisions about traveling with family, etc. on the 3-day week-end.
Of course, those boys who had made the team(s) during the December (6th period) try-outs, were still working out with the team in 6th period "phys ed" class.
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I just wanna see a game !!!
H-mom
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We learn a lot from crayons:
some are sharp; some are dull; some are pretty;
some have weird names; all are different colors.
And they all have to learn to live in the same box.
If I remember correctly, CIF SS (Southern Section) also restricts official practices till after winter sports have finished regular season. Unless my memory is failing, our Esperanza team never had official (i.e., after school) practices till around "Presidents' Day" in Feb ... seemed they always started that Saturday in mid- to late Feb ... some of the new players couldn't understand why the coach expected them to be available on that Monday holiday and they would have to make decisions about traveling with family, etc. on the 3-day week-end.
Of course, those boys who had made the team(s) during the December (6th period) try-outs, were still working out with the team in 6th period "phys ed" class.
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We learn a lot from crayons:
some are sharp; some are dull; some are pretty;
some have weird names; all are different colors.
And they all have to learn to live in the same box.
Thats interesting. In Northern California, we often start the season (games) with key players missing because they're still in winter sports playoffs. I had no idea that it was so different.
And you guys have better weather!
I believe we can have practice (even now) as long as either 1) its not required practice, or 2) no coach is supervising or 3) no "equipment" is being used. #1 is usually used to start practice, but everyone knows you should be there if you want to be on the good side of the coach.
Are these rules set up by section? Thats the only way I can explain it.
And you guys have better weather!
I believe we can have practice (even now) as long as either 1) its not required practice, or 2) no coach is supervising or 3) no "equipment" is being used. #1 is usually used to start practice, but everyone knows you should be there if you want to be on the good side of the coach.
Are these rules set up by section? Thats the only way I can explain it.
justbball ...
As I understand it from my years involved in high school sports, each CIF section can make its own rules. For instance, in the Southern Section, a high school coach of a governed sport cannot participate with any of his players in that sport other than at school. So, we don't have high school coaches involved with any "club" programs in volleyball, etc. For baseball, except for the part of summer when American Legion and the like are in "season", I do not know of any other time that baseball coaches can work with their players. I believe it is similar in other sports.
It is confusing, but I guess since there isn't any true "state championship" in most athletics (I believe cross country would be one exception), we don't have to worry about a "level playing field" with different practice seasons, etc. Many people involved in the Southern Section believe that there are too many rules and that our CIF-SS needs to "back off", especially since these items don't seem to be an issue with other CIF sections.
Wierd, huh?
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C'mon guys ... let me out !!!
I just wanna see a game !!!
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We learn a lot from crayons:
some are sharp; some are dull; some are pretty;
some have weird names; all are different colors.
And they all have to learn to live in the same box.
As I understand it from my years involved in high school sports, each CIF section can make its own rules. For instance, in the Southern Section, a high school coach of a governed sport cannot participate with any of his players in that sport other than at school. So, we don't have high school coaches involved with any "club" programs in volleyball, etc. For baseball, except for the part of summer when American Legion and the like are in "season", I do not know of any other time that baseball coaches can work with their players. I believe it is similar in other sports.
It is confusing, but I guess since there isn't any true "state championship" in most athletics (I believe cross country would be one exception), we don't have to worry about a "level playing field" with different practice seasons, etc. Many people involved in the Southern Section believe that there are too many rules and that our CIF-SS needs to "back off", especially since these items don't seem to be an issue with other CIF sections.
Wierd, huh?
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C'mon guys ... let me out !!!
I just wanna see a game !!!
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We learn a lot from crayons:
some are sharp; some are dull; some are pretty;
some have weird names; all are different colors.
And they all have to learn to live in the same box.
The Southern Section has a lot of rules, and most of them are actually good, and some are bad, but the season is approaching and that is a great thing.
I also remember that last year, we started practicing in about the first week of February.
I also remember that last year, we started practicing in about the first week of February.
In the CIF-SS oficial baseball starts Fe. 16, 2003. Our first scrimmage is Feb. 28 and the first game, Loara Tournamnet is Mar. 1. Coach held tryouts at lunch time for the fall spaorts guys and will do the same in Jan. I beleive you are authorized 2 official tryout periods. It can be after school, but then the kids need official paperwork and physical. We do it at lunch so that need is eleiminated, unless of course they make the team.
North Coast section rules are posted at North Coast section rules Basicly it sets the first day of the "season of sport" and if you look around pages 8-11 there's a lot of restrictions on what can't be done in the "off" season. IIRC this year the start date is Feb. 9
D'oh!
D'oh!
our team has 1st semester practice and weight training but REAL season practice starting january 21'st or something because our field is being rebuilt and we have to travel to another school every day. No complaints! We're still gunna make it to CIF
Dont Try..
You Already Lost..
Dont Try..
You Already Lost..
Don't be counting your wins just yet. This is the sport of baseball, and anything can happen any year. But anyway, good luck.
Some snow would be nice, but oh well. Our son's are usually throwing long toss, lt.weights, alot of running etc. They are a little ticked off at mom 
for cutting out 99% of the junk food in this house) They go hit with their friends. I make sure there are alot of other things for them to do also. They get alot of down time too!!! Gotta love it!! fpsmom
for cutting out 99% of the junk food in this house) They go hit with their friends. I make sure there are alot of other things for them to do also. They get alot of down time too!!! Gotta love it!! fpsmom
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Justball,
Individual workouts started Tuesday at son’s college. He pitched a little and caught some bullpens. With him coming off two surgeries, and the few pounds he added during his inactivity, he’ll have a tough month ahead getting ready for opening day (Feb 13th).
XplayeR,
Thanks for sharing about your son’s (Tim’s) upcoming season. I think we are all on the edge of our seat waiting for the season to start. One question, explain what you mean by playing up and playing down? I don’t understand everything I read, and I tend to get a little confused. Sometimes I don’t know up from down.
In one thread you discussed your son and said:
He has gone through so many of those kind, that now he deliberately plays "down" just to get to play and be accepted
And now you say:
Tim is still developing, at 6'3" he is on the lean side at 184lbs. He has always "played up" even when he was a little guy. But he is not one of those kids who physically matured early.
Thanks and best of luck on the upcoming season!
Fungo
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Individual workouts started Tuesday at son’s college. He pitched a little and caught some bullpens. With him coming off two surgeries, and the few pounds he added during his inactivity, he’ll have a tough month ahead getting ready for opening day (Feb 13th).
XplayeR,
Thanks for sharing about your son’s (Tim’s) upcoming season. I think we are all on the edge of our seat waiting for the season to start. One question, explain what you mean by playing up and playing down? I don’t understand everything I read, and I tend to get a little confused. Sometimes I don’t know up from down.
In one thread you discussed your son and said:
He has gone through so many of those kind, that now he deliberately plays "down" just to get to play and be accepted
And now you say:
Tim is still developing, at 6'3" he is on the lean side at 184lbs. He has always "played up" even when he was a little guy. But he is not one of those kids who physically matured early.
Thanks and best of luck on the upcoming season!
Fungo
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Fungo ...
Welcome to sunny California.
UCR starts play on January 30 with a 3 game series against Santa Clara. We have an alumni game on the 24th but it doesn't fit AJ's rotation (he is going to start on Fridays) so he probably won't go till the 30th.
Can't wait ...
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Welcome to sunny California.
UCR starts play on January 30 with a 3 game series against Santa Clara. We have an alumni game on the 24th but it doesn't fit AJ's rotation (he is going to start on Fridays) so he probably won't go till the 30th.
Can't wait ...
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H-Mom - Sunny? Not a whole lot up here in the North, but I see the sun peeking out. We'll be down your way this weekend for an MLK tournament at Brea. Hope to see the sun a lot then!
Good luck to your son this coming season.
Good luck to your son this coming season.
Justbaseball - Good luck to NorCal in Brea!!
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URKillingMeBlue - Thanks. First outing in a while so we'll find out where we're at.
Congrats to your son on his choice of school. Very nice/good baseball coaches. We'll see you down the road!
Congrats to your son on his choice of school. Very nice/good baseball coaches. We'll see you down the road!
Congrats right back, just - nice bonus that they are both staying local!! I'm sure our paths will cross...
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nice bonus that they are both staying local
You better believe it!
just and UKMB ...
Having your boys play close to home is absolutely one of the greatest blessings you will enjoy while they are in college ... trust me. I know how good it feels.
H-mom
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Having your boys play close to home is absolutely one of the greatest blessings you will enjoy while they are in college ... trust me. I know how good it feels.
H-mom
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There are those of us that come to love I-5.
itsoutahere - nothing wrong with i-5...... been there... done that.... In fact, son's best gift was a 'major' gift certificate (from MNdad not me) to Best Buy - I believe the gift of choice will be a portable DVD player. Particularly good on road trips, so I'm told. Not that I would know - to date, I'm the driver...
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5 weeks and 1 day to first high school game!
First scrimmage/game is in 24 days ......... but, not that I'm counting or anything!
We have exactly 140.5 hours (i.e., 5 3/4 days) till the first pitch ...
And fortunatley for us, itsoutahere, we only have to face the dreaded 91 ... even if it takes us as long to go 30 miles as it takes our NoCal friends on the I-5 ...
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And fortunatley for us, itsoutahere, we only have to face the dreaded 91 ... even if it takes us as long to go 30 miles as it takes our NoCal friends on the I-5 ...
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H-Mom - Nice picture of your son in latest BA. Best wishes for a great season!
As a fyi, Cal has their first game today - a 2pm start against BYU! Unfortunately, they are football/basketball crazy over there, so not much media attention, so I just might have to duck out of work early and check it out for myself - just to be sure I haven't forgotten what the game looks like! 
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UKMB ...
If you do go to the Cal game ... please cheer David Nicholson on for us (former Esperanza teammate) ... and let me know how he looks this season.
Me
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If you do go to the Cal game ... please cheer David Nicholson on for us (former Esperanza teammate) ... and let me know how he looks this season.
Me
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UKMB-
Game time has been moved up to 1:30 PM. We are bringing a group of fans for Brown- UM 2nd baseman's dad, ucr's corner infielders dads, and ucr's stopper's dad. Can't wait, see you there. Will give Hmom the full update this weekend.
Game time has been moved up to 1:30 PM. We are bringing a group of fans for Brown- UM 2nd baseman's dad, ucr's corner infielders dads, and ucr's stopper's dad. Can't wait, see you there. Will give Hmom the full update this weekend.
You bet, H-Mom - I'll do that.
Its - see you there (BTW, don't tell my hubby that I ducked out of work -- remember your mantra... B.M.S.!)
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Its - see you there (BTW, don't tell my hubby that I ducked out of work -- remember your mantra... B.M.S.!)
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Its ...
Are you all leaving from the Cal game and heading south or are you going home to shower and sleep first?
See you tomorrow ...
H-mom (a k a ucr starter's mom .... )
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Are you all leaving from the Cal game and heading south or are you going home to shower and sleep first?
See you tomorrow ...
H-mom (a k a ucr starter's mom ....
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H-Mom -
David Nicholson looked good and was 2 for 5 today -- Cal beat BYU 11-1. The real story, though was a freshman from the LA area, Brennan Boesch. Picture this.... you're up to bat for your first time in college -- first pitch comes your way and you take it over the left field fence for a two run homer. Second at bat, you single up the middle. Third at bat, you walk. Fourth at bat, ANOTHER 2 run home run, this time over the right field fence. Do you think he got a steak dinner tonight? Wow!
BTW, anything special going on down your way tomorrow?
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David Nicholson looked good and was 2 for 5 today -- Cal beat BYU 11-1. The real story, though was a freshman from the LA area, Brennan Boesch. Picture this.... you're up to bat for your first time in college -- first pitch comes your way and you take it over the left field fence for a two run homer. Second at bat, you single up the middle. Third at bat, you walk. Fourth at bat, ANOTHER 2 run home run, this time over the right field fence. Do you think he got a steak dinner tonight? Wow!
BTW, anything special going on down your way tomorrow?
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UKMB ...
I don't see your name on the list of members lurking at this hour ... but
Well now, let me think about what I have to do Friday ...
starting the day with breakfast out with hubby, then coming home to get ready for the big opening day of the '04 season. Son was here for dinner tonight and a relaxing evening in front of TV, watching a very funny movie with his family (and future family), getting tons of advice from Dad about tomorrow's event. Dad reminds him to eat a good lunch (he has classes tomorrow but is going to miss the last one to get ready) and Son looks at me and says ... Have I ever pitched before? Banter went back and forth and we were all very relaxed and laughing a lot with each other. Something tells me Son is ready for some baseball.
Please send good thoughts and wishes our way.
By the way ... what an impressive start for the freshman Brennan Boesch. Wow ... bet he was floating 3 feet off the ground. And won't you be glad to have some offense like that behind your pitcher next year?
H-mom
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I don't see your name on the list of members lurking at this hour ... but
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BTW, anything special going on down your way tomorrow?
Well now, let me think about what I have to do Friday ...
starting the day with breakfast out with hubby, then coming home to get ready for the big opening day of the '04 season. Son was here for dinner tonight and a relaxing evening in front of TV, watching a very funny movie with his family (and future family), getting tons of advice from Dad about tomorrow's event. Dad reminds him to eat a good lunch (he has classes tomorrow but is going to miss the last one to get ready) and Son looks at me and says ... Have I ever pitched before? Banter went back and forth and we were all very relaxed and laughing a lot with each other. Something tells me Son is ready for some baseball.Please send good thoughts and wishes our way.
By the way ... what an impressive start for the freshman Brennan Boesch. Wow ... bet he was floating 3 feet off the ground. And won't you be glad to have some offense like that behind your pitcher next year?
H-mom
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URKMB,
I have dreams like that for my son's first college game.
Mary Ann,
Ryan told us last night that he is now competing for playing time in RF as well as relief pitching...his competition in RF is a senior so we'll see how that unfolds. I know the coaches are going to play the guys who hit the most consistently so the opportunity is there for him. I hope he gets to play against you guys. I can't wait for the first game!
Ann
I have dreams like that for my son's first college game.
Mary Ann,
Ryan told us last night that he is now competing for playing time in RF as well as relief pitching...his competition in RF is a senior so we'll see how that unfolds. I know the coaches are going to play the guys who hit the most consistently so the opportunity is there for him. I hope he gets to play against you guys. I can't wait for the first game!
Ann
URKMB - WOW! The San Jose paper did not do Brennan justice, just a very short blurb. Thanks for adding the details. Can't wait to see him play this year.
H-Mom - Best wishes for a great start for your son tonight.
Baseball is ROLLING! Please stop the rain!
H-Mom - Best wishes for a great start for your son tonight.
Baseball is ROLLING! Please stop the rain!
justbaseball, I like the new Spartan logo, but the colors are all wrong..... I prefer green!
RHP05Parent - LOL!
OK - who's gonna be late for the Super Bowl party this weekend so they can see their favorite college team play? I know I am.
I remember last year watching Stanford/Santa Clara on Super Bowl Sunday and a no-hitter through 8 2/3 for Stanford. If I remember right, a Santa Clara freshman broke it up with a double in the gap with 2 outs in the 9th. I was only one a handful left at the end of the game. Baseball anytime over football for me.
OK - who's gonna be late for the Super Bowl party this weekend so they can see their favorite college team play? I know I am.
I remember last year watching Stanford/Santa Clara on Super Bowl Sunday and a no-hitter through 8 2/3 for Stanford. If I remember right, a Santa Clara freshman broke it up with a double in the gap with 2 outs in the 9th. I was only one a handful left at the end of the game. Baseball anytime over football for me.
HMom:
Best of luck to AJ tonight! He is going to have a fabulous season! I will enjoy hearing all the highlights!
Best of luck to AJ tonight! He is going to have a fabulous season! I will enjoy hearing all the highlights!
justbaseball ..
Man ... no offense to any Bronco fans here but I hope history doesn't repeat itself on Sunday.
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If I remember right, a Santa Clara freshman broke it up with a double in the gap with 2 outs in the 9th.
Man ... no offense to any Bronco fans here but I hope history doesn't repeat itself on Sunday.
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OUBsMom - you are so correct -- don't we all!!!(me with the pitcher equivalent, of course -- no home runs given up in my scenario.... ) JustBaseball - happy to oblige. Bay area sports coverage of college baseball is typically poor, particularly in the early season, although I would like to try and change that. Anyone want to help me launch a grass roots campaign in that direction?
I would be curious to know how the other California teams are doing. I did hear that Stanford won today, as did Cal (with another freshman hitting highlight as Chris Errecart hit a grand slam in the first inning today). I wasn't at the game so can't give you the play by play.
I can also report that although UC-Riverside dropped their first game today against Santa Clara (6-2), starting pitcher AJ Shappi pitched a solid six innings, allowing only one run on six hits and 0 walks. Should be a great weekend of California baseball!
Good thing there is nothing else going on this weekend !
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) JustBaseball - happy to oblige. Bay area sports coverage of college baseball is typically poor, particularly in the early season, although I would like to try and change that. Anyone want to help me launch a grass roots campaign in that direction? I would be curious to know how the other California teams are doing. I did hear that Stanford won today, as did Cal (with another freshman hitting highlight as Chris Errecart hit a grand slam in the first inning today). I wasn't at the game so can't give you the play by play.
I can also report that although UC-Riverside dropped their first game today against Santa Clara (6-2), starting pitcher AJ Shappi pitched a solid six innings, allowing only one run on six hits and 0 walks. Should be a great weekend of California baseball!
Good thing there is nothing else going on this weekend
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UKMB ...
Thanks for the call. When my phone rang last night, I just knew it was you. Hubby was chuckling in the background at my "internet connections" ... met another internet chum (a Santa Clara mom that I am pretty sure I met here on HSBBW tho I can't remember her board name) at the game and will have breakfast with her this morning and the my NorCal buddy called.
Shap had a good outing ... said he still had some "first game" nerves (He doesn't have a clue what that means. I was so nervous, my hand was shaking while I kept score.) But he really looked good on the mound ... and the highlight for us "he doesn't have the velocity but boy can he pitch" parents ... topped out 2 times at 91 and once at 90, cruised most of his game at 86-87. Not bad for a guy who topped out last season at 88, heh?
So, for the team, today is another day. Hopefully the bats can come alive and we can support the pitching staff a bit better.
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Thanks for the call. When my phone rang last night, I just knew it was you. Hubby was chuckling in the background at my "internet connections" ... met another internet chum (a Santa Clara mom that I am pretty sure I met here on HSBBW tho I can't remember her board name) at the game and will have breakfast with her this morning and the my NorCal buddy called.
Shap had a good outing ... said he still had some "first game" nerves (He doesn't have a clue what that means. I was so nervous, my hand was shaking while I kept score.) But he really looked good on the mound ... and the highlight for us "he doesn't have the velocity but boy can he pitch" parents ... topped out 2 times at 91 and once at 90, cruised most of his game at 86-87. Not bad for a guy who topped out last season at 88, heh?
So, for the team, today is another day. Hopefully the bats can come alive and we can support the pitching staff a bit better.
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Thanks MA!
Glad to hear he had a great outting and represented "the club"
well!
I think you're having breakfast w/ 12sMom. Her son goes to Santa Clara. She's from Oregon.
Have fun!
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Glad to hear he had a great outting and represented "the club"
well!I think you're having breakfast w/ 12sMom. Her son goes to Santa Clara. She's from Oregon.
Have fun!
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Colleen ...
Had breakfast with 12sMom (and "12sDad"). We met briefly at Fri night's game, and had already made plans to meet for breakfast Sat a.m. They are wonderful people ... and had I known what her profession was, I might have asked for help while my kid was on the mound.
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Had breakfast with 12sMom (and "12sDad"). We met briefly at Fri night's game, and had already made plans to meet for breakfast Sat a.m. They are wonderful people ... and had I known what her profession was, I might have asked for help while my kid was on the mound.
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Itsoutofhere - Congrats on your son's double yesterday!
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First intra-squad scrimmage tomorrow - first game 3 weeks from tomorrow. Oh baby!
Justbaseball - Are you loving life right now or what??? 
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URKMB - You betcha! We're less than 2 weeks away now - how about you?
Was this a sunny California weekend for baseball or what?
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Was this a sunny California weekend for baseball or what?
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It's showtime!
First scrimmage game is tomorrow, another next Saturday, with the first non-league game in 9 days.
First scrimmage game is tomorrow, another next Saturday, with the first non-league game in 9 days.
First scrimmage scheduled for tomorrow and then a pre-season tournament starting this weekend - keep the rain away!! 
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What is it about parents of right-handed pitchers that gets them so juiced up for baseball season? I don't know if it's a coincidence but if you look at the wonderful posters that I know, they have that common denominator. Hope the rains clears out of here. I was going to watch a scrimmage today with Mr. Bergesen pitching over at Encinal but they don't play in a lake. This fan is looking forward to seeing all of the posters' pitchers in the next few weeks. Thank goodness we have had college ball for the last three weekends to get our fix!
Rain....No baseball today! 
Thanks, calbb - I hadn't made the connection, but you're right. Look forward to seeing you at the field! Nice news about BF's commit to West Point, isn't it - I think he will do very well there!
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Well calbb - you're probably right as usual, but I know at least one lefty's dad who is just as excited as we are for both the HS season and the summer.
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I'm excited to watch him as well! See you soon at the ballpark and thanks for the support on the other side.
calbb - You got it. I'd like to pop those boneheads from time-to-time.
See ya soon!
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See ya soon!
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Yes, LHP parents get excited too. First game on Thursday and then son should get the start against highly regarded B O'Dowd on Saturday. Will be a good test for him against some very good NorCal bats.
do you think a sophomore's name could be thrown around places if he is seen as an AWeSOME player?
Dont Try..
You Already Lost..
Dont Try..
You Already Lost..
Any of you getting your games in this week? Our scrimmage today was cancelled - hopefully things will dry out enough by the weekend.
Good Luck to Matt on Saturday - hope he has a great game against Bishop O'Dowd. You all playing a tournament this weekend or just games?
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Good Luck to Matt on Saturday - hope he has a great game against Bishop O'Dowd. You all playing a tournament this weekend or just games?
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Thanks for the luck URKMB and good luck to your son and his team also, with the trio MV has on the mound you should have much success this year. These are just games, look forward to meeting you on 3/18. Say hi to the Fischers for me.
Hey - good luck to both of your boys.
This year, more than ever, I want to get out and see some HS games across the Bay - I hope to get over to see your sons at some point.
Have a great year!
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This year, more than ever, I want to get out and see some HS games across the Bay - I hope to get over to see your sons at some point.
Have a great year!
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Hope to see both your sons pitch this year, too - I'm reasonably sure I'll see one of them on the 18th.... so I'll send my good wishes along now NorCalif Dad - I'll pass along your message to J&J and look forward to meeting you in a few weeks. We'll see about MV - the potential is there for sure, and the pressure is on our 04's from our s.c.r.a.p.p.y junior who throws heat! Just - are you playing any pre-season games out our way? We're playing Serra again this year in the pre-season, but over here this time. No more rain, please - it's time to play!
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NorCalif Dad - I'll pass along your message to J&J and look forward to meeting you in a few weeks. We'll see about MV - the potential is there for sure, and the pressure is on our 04's from our s.c.r.a.p.p.y junior who throws heat! Just - are you playing any pre-season games out our way? We're playing Serra again this year in the pre-season, but over here this time. No more rain, please - it's time to play!-----------------------------
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