Can I get some predictions for 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A?
I'll post my predictions soon. Oddly enough, I know the least about 4A in MD this year.
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That's gonna be a tough one to call this year. In any event, I'm awful happy to say that Frederick County has a team in the state tournament in EVERY division this year. I guess we have some pretty decent baseball out here in the sticks. I'm really proud because there are some kids on those teams that I'm very fond of and I wish them all the best.
1A Catoctin
2A Walkersville
3A Frederick
4A Linganore
The Walkersville girls are in the softball state tournament as well. First time since 1999 that both are there, and they both won titles that year.
1A Catoctin
2A Walkersville
3A Frederick
4A Linganore
The Walkersville girls are in the softball state tournament as well. First time since 1999 that both are there, and they both won titles that year.
Are you saying a clean sweep to 4 Frederick County State Championships?
Here are my predictions for State Champions:
1A Catoctin
2A Eastern Tech
3A Frederick
4A Severna Park
1A Catoctin
2A Eastern Tech
3A Frederick
4A Severna Park
Quince Orchard beat Linganore tonight and will face Severna Park on Friday. Should be quite a game. Any prediction on the outcome?
Larry,
That's quite remarkable. You're good so far. I understand the kid that Frederick is going to face has been virtually unhittable so far. We'll see how it goes.
I'm sad that the season is over for my Lions and Lancers. There are some very special seniors who are graduating and I'm going to miss them. But they've all had a great high school career and I wish them all the best in the future.
That's quite remarkable. You're good so far. I understand the kid that Frederick is going to face has been virtually unhittable so far. We'll see how it goes.
I'm sad that the season is over for my Lions and Lancers. There are some very special seniors who are graduating and I'm going to miss them. But they've all had a great high school career and I wish them all the best in the future.
It is funny, I used to think I could evaluate players and tell you which team was going to win. I was rarely ever correct.
Nowadays, I evaluate players and the teams they play on. I'm much better at looking at the whole package and figuring who will progress...especially now that I'm more of a gray-beard???
I'm sticking with SP over QO in the 4A Championship.
I have a good feeling about Frederick this week. If they don't try to do too much and hit the ball where it is pitched, they'll be just fine.
As for the Lions and the Lancers, they have both had fantastic seasons. I was a little concerned for both of them when I saw how the brackets were laid out for each. I hope the seniors remember this run, and the youngsters get hungry for more in the future.
Nowadays, I evaluate players and the teams they play on. I'm much better at looking at the whole package and figuring who will progress...especially now that I'm more of a gray-beard???
I'm sticking with SP over QO in the 4A Championship.
I have a good feeling about Frederick this week. If they don't try to do too much and hit the ball where it is pitched, they'll be just fine.
As for the Lions and the Lancers, they have both had fantastic seasons. I was a little concerned for both of them when I saw how the brackets were laid out for each. I hope the seniors remember this run, and the youngsters get hungry for more in the future.
I must admit, after Ryan Rivers I kind of lost contact with Eastern Tech, but admit I like Jeff Crosswhite as the Riverhill Pitcher going against ET.
What do you think?
Al McCormick
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What do you think?
Al McCormick
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http://almccormick.wordpress.com
Al,
Eastern Tech seems to be playing it's best baseball late in the season. Their weakness is that they don't have a overpowering pitcher and errors cost them at times. Their strengths are that they play team baseball and are a good fastball hitting team that also hits the breaking pitch well. If they don't commit errors I Think they can hang with Riverhill and pull out a win. Even though their pitchers arn't overpowering, they still have good pitching. Anyway I'm pulling for a Baltimore County team to win. Two of our stronger teams (Catonsville,Patapsco) tried to save their pitchers and wound up on the sidelines.
My picks
1a Bo Manor
Catoctin barely defeated a weak New Town team that I believe was 4w 7L going into tournament.
2a Eastern Tech
I'm biased (Baltimoe County).
3a Fallston
Frederick defeated a Towson team (5-3) that is nowhere near the talent level of Fallston. Towson I believe were 2-6 when Liebert was not pitching and a weak hitting team. Fallston is strong hitting and pitching.
4a Severna Park
Have not seen either team play but I believe Severna Park beat North County twice who I think was a very talented team.
Anyway those are my picks.
Win or lose congrats to all the teams that made it to the championship game.
Banditsbb
Eastern Tech seems to be playing it's best baseball late in the season. Their weakness is that they don't have a overpowering pitcher and errors cost them at times. Their strengths are that they play team baseball and are a good fastball hitting team that also hits the breaking pitch well. If they don't commit errors I Think they can hang with Riverhill and pull out a win. Even though their pitchers arn't overpowering, they still have good pitching. Anyway I'm pulling for a Baltimore County team to win. Two of our stronger teams (Catonsville,Patapsco) tried to save their pitchers and wound up on the sidelines.
My picks
1a Bo Manor
Catoctin barely defeated a weak New Town team that I believe was 4w 7L going into tournament.
2a Eastern Tech
I'm biased (Baltimoe County).
3a Fallston
Frederick defeated a Towson team (5-3) that is nowhere near the talent level of Fallston. Towson I believe were 2-6 when Liebert was not pitching and a weak hitting team. Fallston is strong hitting and pitching.
4a Severna Park
Have not seen either team play but I believe Severna Park beat North County twice who I think was a very talented team.
Anyway those are my picks.
Win or lose congrats to all the teams that made it to the championship game.
Banditsbb
Congratulations to River Hill...who would have thought that they could win the State Championship. I guess Hammond-County Champs-are wondering what the heck happened. River Hill Coach seemed to have much better strategy for going the long haul. Again Congatulations for a great finish to the end of the season. That's what counts in the long run.
Metro - You are correct - congrats should go to River Hill, they played very well in playoffs and deserve all the credit in the world. I was at the Hammond v. North Point game, the RH v. NP game, and the state championship. RH played a NP team that acted like they won the world series when they beat Hammond 9-8, then did not show up v. RH. RH did exactly what they were supposed to do, played well and won the game. NP was very excited they got a chance to play River Hill, thinking they would have a walk to the state and got burned for it.
I am not sure what you have against the Hammond Coach, he was there supporting RH at both games. Also if you do not think he is a fantastic coach, is good with the kids, supports all of Howard County baseball, and is one of the best game time strategists around - you are simply misinformed. Having played both college and professional baseball, and been a coach at the D1 level, I can speak from experience that he knows the game and can teach the game.
Once again congrats to all the kids, coaches and parents of all the state championship teams.
I am not sure what you have against the Hammond Coach, he was there supporting RH at both games. Also if you do not think he is a fantastic coach, is good with the kids, supports all of Howard County baseball, and is one of the best game time strategists around - you are simply misinformed. Having played both college and professional baseball, and been a coach at the D1 level, I can speak from experience that he knows the game and can teach the game.
Once again congrats to all the kids, coaches and parents of all the state championship teams.
Well, my predictions for 3A and 4A panned out. I clearly missed when I chose Catoctin over Bohemia Manor in the 1A game. But the 2A champ is a real shocker to me! I know some 2A teams who are kicking themselves in the butt right now.
Larry
Sorry to let you down. Al is correct that boy from River Hill is one heck of a player. Hope to see you somewhere over the summer. I will be on a field somewhere with 3 kids playing ball. I will look you up when we get over to Howard County
Sorry to let you down. Al is correct that boy from River Hill is one heck of a player. Hope to see you somewhere over the summer. I will be on a field somewhere with 3 kids playing ball. I will look you up when we get over to Howard County
I believe Jeff Crosswhite brings two things; his athletic ability and desire to win. Does he have things to work on, yes. What is nice, I believe he knows that and plans on working very hard and combined with his desire, I see a kid who will do very well in college.
I really like the Parco kid off of River Hill. Not so much as shortstop, but I truly believe he can become a big time pitcher. You got to love his size, his long loose arm.
Sounds like Eastern Tech gave them a game though! Congrats to them also. Apologize, but I have been out of the loop with them since Ryan Rivers.
Bottom line, I love this game.
If you get a chance, check out my blog: almccormick.wordpress.com.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Al McCormick
I really like the Parco kid off of River Hill. Not so much as shortstop, but I truly believe he can become a big time pitcher. You got to love his size, his long loose arm.
Sounds like Eastern Tech gave them a game though! Congrats to them also. Apologize, but I have been out of the loop with them since Ryan Rivers.
Bottom line, I love this game.
If you get a chance, check out my blog: almccormick.wordpress.com.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Al McCormick
I like Crosswhite's ability very much. I had him on the gun in the state championship at 86-88 with a decent breaking pitch. What concerns me about him is his attitude. I have spoken to several of his coaches and ALL of them have some questions. Also, he is not playing this summer. Could be a red flag, but he is definitely a D1 talent. I believe he is going to start out at NW Shoals in Alabama.
Was curious if anyone gunned the pitcher from Fredrick. From where I was sitting his fastball seemed to have the best pop out of all the pitchers that threw that night. Although his breaking pitches seemed to be inconsistant. Not sure about his name. I was watching to see if there were any guns out during the games but was surprised to not see any.
Banditsbb
Banditsbb
I left before the 3A game, but I have seen the Wilson kid from Frederick a few times - what a special player he is! He can flat out hit, and fly! West Virginia is lucky to have him.
quote:Originally posted by banditsbb:
Was curious if anyone gunned the pitcher from Fredrick. From where I was sitting his fastball seemed to have the best pop out of all the pitchers that threw that night. Although his breaking pitches seemed to be inconsistant. Not sure about his name. I was watching to see if there were any guns out during the games but was surprised to not see any.
Banditsbb
I believe Jimmy Lanning pitched the championship game for Frederick. I wasn't there, I'm just going on what I heard. I think Jimmy is going to Salisbury in the fall. Not sure about his velocity. I haven't seen him throw in two years.
I'm going to miss watching Brady Wilson play. He used to hit in the lead off position for Frederick and he was really difficult to pitch to. He could hit off speed as well as fastballs, and it didn't matter where you pitched him. He also had great plate discipline. He was a very difficult out. It took a long time to figure him out. He was so fast on the bases that he always made you very aware of him. He has a great attitude as well. WVU is getting a real gem.