He was drafted in the 8th round out of Mississippi State and he played in the Mets organization for 3 years and then Independent Ball for 2 years. He has tons of friends in the big leagues, including his teammates from the USA Junior Team (1990 edition), Scott Spiezio (Angels), Jay Powell (Texas Rangers and Paul's roommate at MSU in 1990-1991) and Shawn Green (Dodgers).
My younger son, Ryan (now nearing 6'3", 185#), has more skills than Paul(about 5'11", 160" when he was drafted) had and is bigger, stronger and faster.
He just doesn't have Paul's work ethic and "I'll run right over you!" attitude on the field. Maybe it it too easy for him right now and it will change a bit this spring and into next year in college.
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As an aside...Paul was/is a big fan of Strikes. He was tutored by Steve Hayward.
Beenthere: You must be very proud ! 
Mom...I am.
I am also very proud of the fine young men that I watched earlier in their careers and then coached in the summer of 2002 with the Upper Deck Cougars team.
Two that are gone are Daryl Maday at Arkansas; and, Griffin Baum at Emory U in Atlanta.
The 2004 graduating crop (when they all commit) will reflect a "Who's Who" of college baseball programs in America.
I am also very proud of the fine young men that I watched earlier in their careers and then coached in the summer of 2002 with the Upper Deck Cougars team.
Two that are gone are Daryl Maday at Arkansas; and, Griffin Baum at Emory U in Atlanta.
The 2004 graduating crop (when they all commit) will reflect a "Who's Who" of college baseball programs in America.
Sounds like Paul Petrulis was quite a ball player, did he make All-State? when he played highschool.
Yes, he did. He's on the OPRF All State Wall of Fame, 1990.
He played for Jack Kaiser.
His brother, Jay, was a state qualifier as a wrestler in 1988; and, his twin sisters, Donna and Dora, were 2-time State Champions with their pom pon teams for OPRF, 1986 and 1987.
He played for Jack Kaiser.
His brother, Jay, was a state qualifier as a wrestler in 1988; and, his twin sisters, Donna and Dora, were 2-time State Champions with their pom pon teams for OPRF, 1986 and 1987.
Mr.Beenthere IL
I saw your son's baseball card on the Strike's Wall of fame,he is on there with Scott Spezio,Craig Councel,Jose Cruz jr,Ron Polk,Gordie Gillespie, saw also he tied a record for most double's held by Palmero and Will Clark, sounds like a great player, he took lesson's at Strike's? and is Ryan as good as Paul??
I saw your son's baseball card on the Strike's Wall of fame,he is on there with Scott Spezio,Craig Councel,Jose Cruz jr,Ron Polk,Gordie Gillespie, saw also he tied a record for most double's held by Palmero and Will Clark, sounds like a great player, he took lesson's at Strike's? and is Ryan as good as Paul??
Ryan is bigger, stronger and faster.
What Ryan doesn't have right now is Paul's desire to win/excel. He has talent, but it comes too easy for him. Actually, he needs a workout partner who will challenge him and makes sure that he works out instead of being with the "dollies".
What Ryan doesn't have right now is Paul's desire to win/excel. He has talent, but it comes too easy for him. Actually, he needs a workout partner who will challenge him and makes sure that he works out instead of being with the "dollies".
Been.......
Now, now, remember "priorities"! His, not yours!!!! You and I have had this conversation before.
I will tell you this, that since my son stopped having a girlfriend, or at least spending a lot of time with her (they're just friends now), he is doing many more things with baseball, and HIS friends. I think he is in some ways happier now.
When baseball season starts, and then later on, going-off to college, he will become more focused. You'll see. Highly intelligent individuals seem to be able to handle more things.
"You observe a lot by watching."
Now, now, remember "priorities"! His, not yours!!!! You and I have had this conversation before.
I will tell you this, that since my son stopped having a girlfriend, or at least spending a lot of time with her (they're just friends now), he is doing many more things with baseball, and HIS friends. I think he is in some ways happier now.
When baseball season starts, and then later on, going-off to college, he will become more focused. You'll see. Highly intelligent individuals seem to be able to handle more things.
"You observe a lot by watching."
TAR.....
I'm sure you know that I wasn't referring to us(
)!!!
Besides, do you think our sons would consider us to have any intellect at hall????
"You observe a lot by watching."
I'm sure you know that I wasn't referring to us(
)!!!Besides, do you think our sons would consider us to have any intellect at hall????
"You observe a lot by watching."
Boomer.....
I totally agree with you on becoming more focused. I just started my freshman year in college and it isvery hard balancing baseball and school. I have learned that you canno neglect any of your priorities in college, family, academics, and baseball. Everything else comes last and many people need to get that straight in college because some people choose to not go to class and then their grades suffer. I have finally gotten used to the college life and balancing a healthy dose of baseball with my academics. I totally agree with you that going to college really disciplines you because it really has for me.
I totally agree with you on becoming more focused. I just started my freshman year in college and it isvery hard balancing baseball and school. I have learned that you canno neglect any of your priorities in college, family, academics, and baseball. Everything else comes last and many people need to get that straight in college because some people choose to not go to class and then their grades suffer. I have finally gotten used to the college life and balancing a healthy dose of baseball with my academics. I totally agree with you that going to college really disciplines you because it really has for me.
Double Deuce......
You say you have become more disciplined, which means you were also focused in high school. It tells me that hard work pays-off.
You see, we as parents maybe push or shove you kids along to do things that you don't like very much, i.e., chores around the house, homework, cleaning-up after youeself, laundry, etc. This is not for our benefit, but for yours.
That school you are going to is your school. You made the choice. You worked hard to get the grades to get there. You made the choice to become a CPA, or doctor, or pilot, or architect, whatever.
The point I'm trying to make is this.......this your life, your future!!!!Not your parents or your friends. You need to be happy with your decisions, not your parents(I'm going to catch flack on this one).
Doing your school work is of the utmost importance!!! NO COMPROMISES!!! Yes, you will have other activities, but you have learned how to "juggle" that time. You realize the significance of hard work. Knowing this has, and will prepare you for greater things down the road.
I'm not directing this post at you personally, and this so important for young people to understand, there is life after baseball. Hopefully an injury doesn't sideline someone, or a change of interest. Without that education, life in the working world is much more difficult.
It sounds like your having fun. Maybe you could share some of your experiences with the other websters on the other 'thread', on these boards.
Keep up the good work.
"You observe a lot by watching."
You say you have become more disciplined, which means you were also focused in high school. It tells me that hard work pays-off.
You see, we as parents maybe push or shove you kids along to do things that you don't like very much, i.e., chores around the house, homework, cleaning-up after youeself, laundry, etc. This is not for our benefit, but for yours.
That school you are going to is your school. You made the choice. You worked hard to get the grades to get there. You made the choice to become a CPA, or doctor, or pilot, or architect, whatever.
The point I'm trying to make is this.......this your life, your future!!!!Not your parents or your friends. You need to be happy with your decisions, not your parents(I'm going to catch flack on this one).
Doing your school work is of the utmost importance!!! NO COMPROMISES!!! Yes, you will have other activities, but you have learned how to "juggle" that time. You realize the significance of hard work. Knowing this has, and will prepare you for greater things down the road.
I'm not directing this post at you personally, and this so important for young people to understand, there is life after baseball. Hopefully an injury doesn't sideline someone, or a change of interest. Without that education, life in the working world is much more difficult.
It sounds like your having fun. Maybe you could share some of your experiences with the other websters on the other 'thread', on these boards.
Keep up the good work.
"You observe a lot by watching."
Double Duce ...Who are you ? you seem like such a fine young man. What college do you go to? how long did you go to Strikes?
Double Duce
What College do you go to ?
What College do you go to ?
Double deuce is indeed a fine young man. He graduated from Providence last year and is a freshman at Valpo in Indiana.
BeenthereIL, Anxious to get a look @ Ryan. Paul was a terriffic player.My son played at Fenwick while Paul was at OPRF. Small World, now Ruairi is at OPRF and you are somewhere else! Also Ruairi is still considering Harvard so its not impossible that they could play each other in college.What school does Ryan play for?
Ryan is at Lincoln Way East, Frankfort, Illinois.
Paul saw Ryan and said that he'd "kill" for his size...when he was coming out of high school or Mississippi State!
I plan on seeing a few OPRF games this spring so I'll say hello.
Paul saw Ryan and said that he'd "kill" for his size...when he was coming out of high school or Mississippi State!
I plan on seeing a few OPRF games this spring so I'll say hello.
I look forward to it BTIL!
is strikes 2 the same place?
yong...Yes...just an extended thread on the site here.
Was very happy to see Brandon Sing givin the award of Cubs Minor League Player of the year!
I first met Brandon this year Taking a lesson, he took time out to sign a picture for my son, it made his day!
I first met Brandon this year Taking a lesson, he took time out to sign a picture for my son, it made his day!
Pony Mom,
I'm a big fan of the outsiders, how is Pony Boy?
I'm a big fan of the outsiders, how is Pony Boy?
Did Brandon Sing play baseball at JCA?
No. Brandon Sing is from Joliet Township.
BEENTHERE
Had a great convo with Coach Bradley last week at Cherry Hill
While you are resting find me a solid team from Illinois to come to our Warwick RI Tournament
Had a great convo with Coach Bradley last week at Cherry Hill
While you are resting find me a solid team from Illinois to come to our Warwick RI Tournament
When is the tournament and what age group?
Cost? Length of time at tournament?
Cost? Length of time at tournament?
I saw in today's paper that Brandon Sing played first base against the Royals. Good luck you make Joliet proud!
I live near Strikes,drove past it the other day and saw plenty of car's and no for sale sign.
how can i reach shaun from top tier. does he have an email address??? if so, i can provide an email address to send it to
Do not believe Shaun work's at strikes. I think you can get him through Full Package,847-281-9790. If he does Strikes is http://www.strikesbaseball.com
pops, thanks for the information
Hey pops, you sound like a guy who might know a good friend of mine that I played a few years for in Joliet back in early 80s. Do you know Don Reed? Don was this past Winter inducted into the Cape Cod Hall of Fame as the winningest coach in Cod History. I am not from the South but I played 7 days a week for him with Bob Mussers Sports.
hello cougarfan, you can reach me 708-261-5886 thanks
playhard you have a PM
Surfing the topic's, Wanted to point out that Joe Despensa, Dan Weston, Connor POwers, Bill Bookford,2006, All-State player's all of whom took lesson's at Strikes. Last year 05 was Powers and Brewer,and the year before was Schultz, Anetsberger,Angel,then iam not sure,but I know Rodeghero,Kyle Obrien,Matt Bolt, well Strikes must be doing somthing right,20 some all-State player's in the last 9 year's.
Just surfing the topic's?
This thread was buried deep in this forum.
You'd have to know what you were looking for.
And then search for it.
Gee. I wonder who they all took lesson's from.
CC
This thread was buried deep in this forum.
You'd have to know what you were looking for.
And then search for it.
Gee. I wonder who they all took lesson's from.
CC
STEVE HAYWARD!!!!!!!
Of course, they did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would have guessed??????????????????
just a dad 44--I looked at your profile--how old are your children? do any of them play baseball? if so, do they take lessons? where?
Who would have guessed??????????????????
just a dad 44--I looked at your profile--how old are your children? do any of them play baseball? if so, do they take lessons? where?