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Petrulis, Anetsberger. How about the kid from Barrington...going to Xavier. Anyone know the story behind why Anetsberger backed out of Xavier and decided on ISU? And the Barrington kid took the Xavier spot. To me, the Barrington kid was "second choice". If I were in that position, not sure I would want to be #2 on the list, knowing that someone already had the spot.
Why should he care if he was #2...all that matters is that he is there. Maybe he was #2 from what they saw, but maybe he will end up better then they expect. Who cares as long as he is going there. WE ALL start at zero the day we walk into college, and I think sometimes people tend to forget that.
Kid from Barrington is Salzenstein. He will play 2B and committed before Anetsberger.
PC...What was the name of the good looking blond kid from Barrington that was the star of the team in 1990 and went to Illinois?
If you know, where is he now?
If you know, where is he now?
Anetsberger is one of the top SS in the State! And if he work's hard? He could be a draft choice.
Doesn't Anetsberger play basketball too? Don't get me wrong, but is he going to be ready for the season? Granted, he is a great player and already knows where he is going, but depending on how far his team gets into the playoffs, he loses a little extra prep time for the season. Multi-sport athletes are great..I just think there comes a point where you have to decide which sport you are going to have the better chance at succeeding at. Obviously, he ultimately chose baseball and has done well for himself.
pitchdoc - good point about basketball. Grappling with same issue with my son, he is a pitcher who plays basketball. Team is rated #3 in state and top 20 nationally-if they make it to Peoria as widely expected (last two years though suffered huge upsets early) he will miss first game of season not to mention no practice besides what we are doing on our own.
I think it's harder for a position player than a pitcher to get ready in short order especially when it comes to timing-hitting. Son sz he wants to play hoops as a senior. I'd hate to tell him not to play as its fun and conditioning aspect is great-but its hard to find time/energy to lift/throw with 3-4 hrs of practice a day.
I think it's harder for a position player than a pitcher to get ready in short order especially when it comes to timing-hitting. Son sz he wants to play hoops as a senior. I'd hate to tell him not to play as its fun and conditioning aspect is great-but its hard to find time/energy to lift/throw with 3-4 hrs of practice a day.
dennis...I was in the same boat as a pitcher and basketball player in high school. I decided baseball was my best avenue to college, although I can still drain them from behind the arc. i went on to have a successful college career as a 4-year starting pitcher. now as a coach, I certainly recommend that players play other sports. but, although I do recommend that at some point in time, a player must decide which sport he wants to continue, I will not tell a kid that he should "quit" another sport to concentrate on another. That is totally up to the kid, he needs to make his own decision. there is also a risk factor involved...if a kid is a stud baseball player...what happens if gets injured in football or basketball? what happens to his future in baseball? there are a lot of things to consider and every case, every player is different. hopefully, he has a good support circle around him (coaches, parents, friends) that will help him make the right decision "for him"...not for the parents, coaches or friends.
I don't see why you are telling high school kids to stick to one sport TARatko. Please, this is high school. Let the kid do what he wants. Let him have fun. This isn't the pros where we play for millions of dollars. If an injury happens in another sport, then so be it. That stuff happens in every sport. But don't not play basketball because you're afraid to get hurt for baseball. That's just ridiculous.
rja14, ridiculous is a rather strong word when a fellow may not just throw away $$$ but also an exciting college career in a sport that he loves the most.old guys like me can see the astronomical changes in training and preparedness in every sport. sooo if you really have it.....concentrating on one sport makes perfect sense if the next level is your goal.
I'm just saying that playing other sports teaches you how to be a competitor. You learn how to compete. I am an avid believer in being a multi-sport athlete. I do see your point where if you really have you don't want to get injured. But I just think playing multiple sports teaches you how to win and be a competitor. I feel and so does my high school coach, who is a very well respected coach in the state, that is more important in the end than hitting off a tee or in the cages all winter.
How many of even the most elite baseball players we discuss on this board will go on to play in the majors? Life passes by very quickly so you might as well do the things you enjoy doing while you can. You can get hurt getting out of bed in the morning. Sure, competitive sports present some risks but I don't think that should keep a kid from playing one sport because he's better in another.
i think its more about getting better than getting hurt. training at a high level creates a prepared athlete. no basketball player can possibly be as good as he CAN be in baseball. its really up to the individual but i remind you that a recent survey claimed up to 80% of D1 baseball players played travel baseball.75-100 games a year is a lot of COMPETITION.
how much travel ball is played in the winter in Illinois?
none, but there are venues to be seen and work outs in front of coaches/scouts that can mean a great deal to some.not to mention how far behind the poor b-ball player is when he comes right out of one sport and joins guys who are at the top of their game and have been working hard to be ready for months at things sport specific to baseball.
RJA...yes, your coach is one of the best around, I agree.
As far as playing other sports...here is an example...forgive me, I do not know the kid's name but there was a pitcher at Nequa Valley last year, very big kid, threw hard. He played basketball, but he missed all the winter exposure camps and did not get noticed until 1/2 way through the year. Not sure where he ended up..if he did go anywhere. Point being, baseball was his sport and he missed some opportunities.
As I stated before, I do believe in multi-sport athletes. Sure, there is a danger factor in that one injury could ruin everything. Some guys are fortunate enough to be able to bounce back from injuries. I firmly believe it is up to the player to determine what is best for him. As a coach, I would not force a kid one way or the other, but will offer advice and direction when needed.
As far as playing other sports...here is an example...forgive me, I do not know the kid's name but there was a pitcher at Nequa Valley last year, very big kid, threw hard. He played basketball, but he missed all the winter exposure camps and did not get noticed until 1/2 way through the year. Not sure where he ended up..if he did go anywhere. Point being, baseball was his sport and he missed some opportunities.
As I stated before, I do believe in multi-sport athletes. Sure, there is a danger factor in that one injury could ruin everything. Some guys are fortunate enough to be able to bounce back from injuries. I firmly believe it is up to the player to determine what is best for him. As a coach, I would not force a kid one way or the other, but will offer advice and direction when needed.
Did Matt Lottich play three sports at New Trier? Didn't he play for the state title in all three sports? Hmmmmmmm 
Lottich did play 3 sports, I know the Trevs made it down state for baseball with him and the basketball team did well also. I don't know about his football results. He was very good at and on very good teams for all three sports.
Dennis who is your son, i live close by and used to play with aurora.. just seeing if i might know him.
Kenny, my son is Brandon Copp of W.Aurora. I look forward to seeing you and Joe Mandele later this year- Brandon met Joe thru Norwood. How is Batavia looking? Good luck to you/Bulldogs this year!
Ah yes, i remember brandon. I remember him from the days when i played on wasco travelers and he was on GABA with coach krabal (sp) He was the definite stud of that team, him and Bowden. batavia is looking fine this year, good luck to you too
Dennis ,
Your son is one of the top 05 pitchers around. If he wants to continue to compete on the hardwood I believe that both of you will find a equitable solution without any dropff in his baseball career . By the way what are Brandon's summer plans ? Remember this is the only time he will go to high school and he should be able to enjoy and participate in the whole process .
Your son is one of the top 05 pitchers around. If he wants to continue to compete on the hardwood I believe that both of you will find a equitable solution without any dropff in his baseball career . By the way what are Brandon's summer plans ? Remember this is the only time he will go to high school and he should be able to enjoy and participate in the whole process .
TAR...There are many schools that have athletes that play multiple sports.
There are few, if any, Matt Lottich's around, that play all three sports at such a high level.
Worse...the coaches that don't let the kids play the sports if they don't practice the sport out-of-season (there I go again!)
There are few, if any, Matt Lottich's around, that play all three sports at such a high level.
Worse...the coaches that don't let the kids play the sports if they don't practice the sport out-of-season (there I go again!)
Thanks jmjvj - this is a tough issue for many kids/parents and I guess I'd say injury factor is bigger concern than lost training time. Saw a kid in December (solid multisport athlete) blow out his knee w/13 seconds left in blowout JV game-baseball season's over for him.
No right answer to this, it'd hate to see any kid miss out on competing and having fun in any sport he/she wishes to play. By the way, Brandon will play w/Upper Deck this summer and go to a few showcases as well.
Good luck go GE this year - for DVC sake hopefully some of those big hitters moved to next level!
No right answer to this, it'd hate to see any kid miss out on competing and having fun in any sport he/she wishes to play. By the way, Brandon will play w/Upper Deck this summer and go to a few showcases as well.
Good luck go GE this year - for DVC sake hopefully some of those big hitters moved to next level!
one recent example is Mark Mulder who quit basketball going into his senior year to concentrate on baseball
Great Post Dennis400. My son struggled with this very tough choice. He chose to concentrate like so many other baseball players do.
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Originally posted by BeenthereIL:
PC...What was the name of the good looking blond kid from Barrington that was the star of the team in 1990 and went to Illinois?
If you know, where is he now?
Beenthere,
His name was Jason Schumacher - He got a raw deal at Illinois because he was recruited by Garrido and then Itchy came in and he didn't play much. I don't know what he is doing now.
Thanks, 3-6-3...
Going back reading all these wonderful post's, My one son play's basketball, Soxnole,Beenthere,you think he should quit at what age? he is 15,play's guard, but love's baseball more. He does get more attention from basketball,because more people attend the basketball games. My son is better in baseball,and has a chance to play college baseball I think. He does play ss. And I know both your son's were great HS.shortstop's.
2003...He should have fun playing basketball which keeps him in shape.
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jp
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jp
2003 - my 2 cents, have him keep playing as long as he wants to.
Mine played hoops as jr. and it did set him back for baseball but that was primarily due to nagging injuries and his team playing into the final weekend in Peoria.
He wasn't going to play as a sr. but changed his mind and got to start every game for a team that was ranked all season - I don't think he'd trade those memories for anything!
It goes by so quick the kids need to enjoy & soak as much of hs experience as they can.
A wise veteran coach told me thru the last couple of years that most kids will eventually reach whatever level their capable of reaching in chosen sport regardless of what other sports they play and what school they attend.
Your comment about people recognizing your son for hoops is so true. I still have folks ask me if my son is playing basketball in college - many had no idea he played baseball or is playing baseball in college.
Good luck to your son in his decisions!
Mine played hoops as jr. and it did set him back for baseball but that was primarily due to nagging injuries and his team playing into the final weekend in Peoria.
He wasn't going to play as a sr. but changed his mind and got to start every game for a team that was ranked all season - I don't think he'd trade those memories for anything!
It goes by so quick the kids need to enjoy & soak as much of hs experience as they can.
A wise veteran coach told me thru the last couple of years that most kids will eventually reach whatever level their capable of reaching in chosen sport regardless of what other sports they play and what school they attend.
Your comment about people recognizing your son for hoops is so true. I still have folks ask me if my son is playing basketball in college - many had no idea he played baseball or is playing baseball in college.
Good luck to your son in his decisions!
Some kids are just good athletes and the "other" teams need them very badly ... so they are often lead to believe that they are letting the school down by not competing in multiple sports.
I have seen cases where basketball coaches have gotten into pi$$ing contests with high school kids and lost because the kids would rather quit basketball and play summer baseball since it is their "meal ticket". * Seen in the sense that the basketball coach shows up at the summer league games and spends the entire game talking to the baseball staff and AD about player X.
On the flip side, I have "seen" coaches threaten financial aid for kids if they don't focus enough on a particular sport when they are multi-sport athletes. In this case, seen in the "I can't play in the tournament this weekend because ...".
JCA's baseball team suffers when summer league playoffs start because most of the football players are in-season for football.
I have seen cases where basketball coaches have gotten into pi$$ing contests with high school kids and lost because the kids would rather quit basketball and play summer baseball since it is their "meal ticket". * Seen in the sense that the basketball coach shows up at the summer league games and spends the entire game talking to the baseball staff and AD about player X.
On the flip side, I have "seen" coaches threaten financial aid for kids if they don't focus enough on a particular sport when they are multi-sport athletes. In this case, seen in the "I can't play in the tournament this weekend because ...".
JCA's baseball team suffers when summer league playoffs start because most of the football players are in-season for football.
and some baseball coaches trust that their players are getting prepared for baseball season on their own and will encourage some of their players to play other sports to stay in shape for baseball.
pete cappetta from montini is an amazing shortstop, also put up a batting average over .400