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Summer Ball 2011

BumBum1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by cheapseats:
Just curious, is anyone else out there glued to their computer each night listening to online broadcasts of summer collegiate league games (or minor league games) for their sons that are playing in another part of the US?

I think I need a night off. Smile


I hear you. I'm watching right now a 15-3 snoozer. I think I'm logging off and heading to the casino. Wink
fanofgamefanofgame5,000+ posts
Absolutely loving listening to our son play summer ball clear across the country.Never had more fun in baseball.Son is having awesome summer.Hes at Fenway tonight taking in a red sox game.

Were leaving to go for ten days next week.cant wait to see the field, and watch son play.

Best fit ever for my guy.Absolutely awesome.
Y YesReally100+ posts
Summer ball is quite unusual for us this year. Son is rehabbing from minor injury suffered during HS ball. Is playing American Legion Ball as rehab prior to returning to travel team. Now we think our travel team is GREAT - but Legion ball has , unexpectedly, been wonderful! Practice and play with a team 6 days a week (travel team does not practice and individual practice gets a little old). Mostly players we know (travel team is from all over east coast) and minimal travel. Son is playing most every inning - batting in middle of line-up. Loving life! Again, we think his travel team is great - but there is something to be said for this experience. Im not happy my son is injured - but I am very pleased to have had this experience. If all Legion Ball everywhere is this much fun - this well coached - and reasonable competition - I think everyone should get to do it at least once.
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fanofgamefanofgame5,000+ posts
[quote]If all Legion Ball everywhere is this much fun - this well coached - and reasonable competition - I think everyone should get to do it at least once.

We loved Legion Ball.My son played the last summer before college, and did nothing else but work out, and play local legion.It was awesome.We had done legion the summer before but he went to showcases etc as he was a junior.The last summer he just did legion and we all had a blast.The teams were overall decent.Lot of JC pitchers, heck one summer my son faced several guys that had signed D1 scollys and just wanted to play legion last summer.
HC Hot Corner Dad10+ posts
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Originally posted by fanofgame:
[quote]heck one summer my son faced several guys that had signed D1 scollys and just wanted to play legion last summer.


My son, a D2 position player, has four D1 pitchers on his legion team: two just finished their freshman year of college and two are headed to college this fall. One of the young guys was drafted by the Dodgers.
W williekc100+ posts
My son is with Bum's son in Madison. I to am watching every night on the web. What an awesome bonus to be able to actually watch. I would not miss it for anything. He is having a great time.Playing well and the team is filled with great kids from all over the country. This is an experience of a life time for these guys and sometimes I just want to tell them to stop and for one minute forget about the future (draft,next season,next summer, ect.) and enjoy where they are right now.

For The love of the game....
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P 4pApA100+ posts
For the 1st time in 3 years, our son is not playing summer ball due to an injury (the extent to be revealed next week following MRI). As a rising SR, he is convinced that being "off the recruiting circuit" in this important time frame and missing the WWBA in GA with travel team next month makes playing after HS near impossible. Our attempts at easing those fears are falling on deaf ears. Any advice and thanks for listening!
Y YesReally100+ posts
So sorry to hear about your son's injury. I am sure he is concerned. However, as an established player - he will have opportunities. You did not say if your son was looking for a D1 opportunity. If not - next fall may be a perfectly appropriate time to be in the recruiting process. If he was looking for a D1 opportunity he has likely already been in contact with schools/coaches. When you find out the extent of his injury - be sure to update the schools you are talking to with regard to the injury and his recovery/rehab plan. Stay in touch with them through the process.

I know that when my son was visiting some D1 schools last fall - they were still looking for a few kids for their 2011 class. The spots will be out there - maybe not at the most well known schools but some of them are already done with 2012 recruiting class. If he recovers and wants to play college ball - there will be an opportunity for him.

BTW - if the injury only impacts one area of his game (throwing? / pitching?) maybe he can DH for his travel team in order to "stay in the game". If not his travel team there might be a local team he could "rehab" with.

Best of luck. I am sure you will get plenty of good advice here.
Coach_MayCoach_May10,000+ posts
Well fan your just being modest. It is a big deal! Its awesome that's what it is. Your son was selected because he has stood out in the league as being one of the best players. I know you are so proud of Matt and you should be. And most of all I know you are just happy that he is having a good time and doing what he loves to do. Yes its a big deal.
YoungGunDadYoungGunDadHSBaseballWeb member since 2005
A little bragging on one of our longtime HSBBW member's son last night in the CPL.

Eric Grabe went 4-for-5 with five RBI’s in support of starter Brandon Browne, and the Fayetteville SwampDogs defeated the Peninsula Pilots on Thursday night, 9-3, to capture their third straight victory.

Eric is son of Floridafan.

Bob LaFaziaBob LaFazia10+ posts
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Originally posted by Coach_May:
There is nothing better than seeing a Grand Pa who is proud of his Grand Son. Jamie is a very lucky young man to have such a great fan. Good luck to him the rest of the summer.


Thanx Coach...I really appreciate the nice comments! It seems like some people are getting upset that Grandpop Bob is "bragging about his Grandson Jamie"...well, for years I couldn't brag about my kids, now I have a Grandson that is really extra special and I "CAN'T BRAG about him either???...Coach May, am I doing wrong? Should I STOP what I'm doing and not say a thing? These guys are saying to use a different approach...like instead of saying, "Hey" Jamie made this or that and he got this and that...to say, ""Hey guys and gals - just wanted to share. My Grandson's now playing Semi Pro ball and is 3 & 0, 27 K's, 14 innings, 4 hits and 2 earned runs...isn't that basically the same thing? Sorry, I love CD...the other guy...well...sorry I had to vent...if they don't like what I report...then let them tell ME, then I'll just stop BRAGGIN' and find a new site...thanx coach...your a class guy like most on this site...

Grandpop Bob

Bob LaFaziaBob LaFazia10+ posts
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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Sure, it's OK to brag. I like the word share rather than brag. Share implies give and take whereas bragging seems like it is all take imho. I have some off the cuff remarks here and fully aware that many disagree with my point of view. I have no problem with people criticizing my take btw...

I wouldn't do it however Why?

In my humble opinion, it has the potential to generate bad karma. Many people do not like to root for the braggar's kid, for example. They say things internally to themselves like "He'll get his someday" Why would you want that type of negative energy in the air?

More specifically, is it really something to brag about when you are the biggest fish in the smallest pond? The best ice skater in Cuba, the best bob sledder in Jamica, or the best high jumper in Haiti?

Something to consider is that bragging here is mostly out of context with the audience imho. I love to hear the stories and that is why the thread was started but how about something like this...

"Hey guys and gals - just wanted to share. My son just got back from a showcase event and he really performed well. Had several college coaches talk to him and we are so thankful he was able to get their attention!" Obviously, a million ways to share things.

The best way to brag is to let people notice on their own. People will notice if they like you. Hard to get them to like you if you are rubbing it in their faces how gifted your child is. There are lots of talented kids here and I am sure your kids are among them. Something to consider.


Thanx ClevelandDad!

I'll try to tone it down a bit...stil proud of my Grandson Jamie!

Grandpop Bob

bsbl247bsbl2471,000+ posts
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Originally posted by fanofgame:
Just wanted to announce that my son was chosen form the NECBL league as part of the team that will play Team USA at Fenway Park on Monday.Its not like huge news but i it is a nice thig for My son.


Hey Fan...I just read your post. Congrats to Matt, he deserves it and has worked awfully hard!
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