Super NIT in Atlanta

Where were you last week? I posted about this tourney and was trying to meet up with some hsbbwebsters while we were there. Our team 10-Under Orange Park Crush finished 3rd and earned a birth into the world series in MS.

I was there watching my son play in the 12U tournament. There was some very good teams in this tournament and some very bad ones. Not sure why they let triple AAA and AA teams play in Major events. My son had his best tournament ever.

Mikeau, tell us more about how your team and your son did, I'd like to hear and I'm sure some others would also.

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Originally posted by Mikeau:
Not sure why they let triple AAA and AA teams play in Major events.

Because there are many AAA and AA teams who are worthy of competing at that level. My son's team last year was AA and we played at the Major level for tourneys. Our record was 58-20. Not too shabby.

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Originally posted by Beezer:

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Originally posted by Mikeau:
Not sure why they let triple AAA and AA teams play in Major events.

Because there are many AAA and AA teams who are worthy of competing at that level. My son's team last year was AA and we played at the Major level for tourneys. Our record was 58-20. Not too shabby.

Why didn't your son's team just classify themselves as Major?

My sons team, the Wills Park Storm went 4-1, losing to the Spartanburg Phillies 7-6 in the quarterfinals. My son pitched against the Alabama Storm out of Mobile and won 9-3. The Alabama Storm ended up beating the the California team and the East Cobb Astros to qualify for the Elite 24. My son went 11 for 14 with two walks and 7 home runs. Not bad for a lead off hitter.

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Originally posted by redbird5:
Why didn't your son's team just classify themselves as Major?

We were AA for the state tourney.

Mikeau, 7 out of 11 hits were homeruns? Thats insane! I've never heard of ANYBODY hitting the ball that well. How many homers did the rest of the team hit for the tourney?

Innocent, after seeing the hitting we saw this weekend it makes you wonder how far the fences were for 11 of the hits to be dingers in Miks case, huh. I mean if we would have been on 270 ft fences I am certain of 6 I would have seen and 3 of those were by my son would have been out and I missed 6.5 of the 8 games that were played this weekend. By the way Innocent Merrick(sp?) brings the heater!!! You guys have a talented team I only got to see a couple innings altogether since my 9's were playing and sorry I didnt get to say bye I saw you going in to the dugout after your last game.

Mikeau, just how far were those fences you are speaking of?

Some of the games were on 254ft and others were on 225. All but two were under 250ft. Against the Spartanburg Phillies he hit one that traveled close to 280-300ft. It came close to clearing the road in Fayetville. He just got in the grove and hit everything on the button. I don't think that will ever happen again, but I hope it does. We have another player on our team that has hit 16 HR on the year, many traveling well over 300 feet. I know he hit 5 in one tournament and we were playing on 300ft softball fields. As far as a team this weekend, we hit 14 in 5 games.

How big is your boy? What is his jersey # so we can pitch around him in May at the Battle in the South!!! Nice going Mikeau Jr!!!!

Eric G, what team does your son play for? My son is 5-7, 120. I will tell you his number after we play.

Mikeau, he is on the Columbus Sharks.

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Originally posted by Mikeau:
Eric G, what team does your son play for? My son is 5-7, 120. I will tell you his number after we play.

Sheesh! Nice stroke for a kid that size!

Eric / IB - How did the Shark & A's game go?

Beez, just some additional sidenotes. That South Oakland A's team is a force to reckon with I kid you not. I did not see much of the Manchester game so can not fully comment.

I know Mikeau's son very well. He is probably the most well rounded 12U player I have seen. He hits well, pitches well, and also plays solid defense. This kid works very hard!

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Originally posted by gogolf18:
Where were you last week? I posted about this tourney and was trying to meet up with some hsbbwebsters while we were there. Our team 10-Under Orange Park Crush finished 3rd and earned a birth into the world series in MS.

I saw your team play. They are pretty good.

Did anyone see Team Kelley 14U play? My son has a friend that plays for them.

plouffe01,

Thanks, they work hard and they are starting to gel together. we had a decent little turnover from last year.

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