College Ball 2014

I hope she doesn't mind, but Blue10's son is having a fine freshman year on The Farm including a big home run (his collegiate first!) Sunday to win a big Pac12 game.

 

I've seen her speedy son play in person.  Batting leadoff lately, he's a blast to watch while looking all of about 15 years old. 

Congrats to Blue10 & her son, T.E.   On another note, I hope justbaseball doesn't mind me sharing the Three Strikes write up that Aaron Fitt of Baseball America did on UW.  His son received some much deserved love in the article.

http://www.baseballamerica.com...e-strikes-week-11-4/

Last series of the season, PHCC swept a doubleheader over Surry.   Son went 0-4 in the 1st game, but went 5-7 in game two with 3 singles, a double (his 22nd) and a triple.  School record for doubles is 23.  Had he stopped at 2nd on the triple he would have tied it.  Has one more chance to tie or break the record tomorrow.  Final regular season game is tomorrow. 

 

PHCC will advance to the Regional playoffs as the #2 seed.

Son played his last regular season game today.  PHCC won 14-4 to sweep Surry and claim the #2 seed for the Region X tournament.  He had two doubles to bring his total to 24 doubles which broke the school record (23). 

13LHPDAD

FoxDad

Threebagger

oldmanmoses

Blue10

Justbaseball

 

 

Continued congratulations.  It is enjoyable following and hearing about the successful efforts of our HSBBW family members! 

FoxDad, congrats to your son and continued success !

Cabbagedad, thank you very much. And thanks to all who participate on this site that make it possible!

 A big for BOF's son, Nick.  Entered the conference championship game in relief yesterday in the 3rd, with the score tied 1-1. Proceeded to throw 6 2/3's, giving up 4 hits and no runs and helping secure his team a place in the West Regional starting in about 10 days!!!!

Nice!

I know he's been waiting for more opportunities, having done well with his earlier ones.  Congrats for coming through in the championship game!

Thank you.  I enjoyed and have enjoyed reading everyone's stories, especially the heart and determination of all of your boys.  We share the ups/downs and the love of the sport. 

Last update of the spring, he didn't have a great outing during the Sooner Athl Conf tourney but received positive end of season feedback and had his scholarship doubled!

Again, best of luck to your boys and may they stay healthy.

13LHPdad, that's great news. Congrats to all. Was watching ThreeBaggers son Jordan today in his conference game. He had a good game though they lost. I will be watching tomorrow cheering him on as I catch the game as I work. Don't tell the boss!

Awesome.  Great stuff.  Very happy for Nick and BOF!  I'm doing my own happy dance for him.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdZT_zMfA_w

Best of luck to all your sons/daughters who will continue to play in the post -season. Congratulations to all who had a great year!  

Update on the NJCAA Div II Region X tournament.  PHCC (#2 seed) lost to Lenoir CC (#7 seed) in the first round on Friday, but rebounded with a 11-2 win over Wake Tech CC (#6 seed).   PHCC will play at 10 am tomorrow - awaiting the loser of SECC vs Surry CC. Son was 1-4 with a double in the first game.

 

It's gonna be tough to get to the championship round through the loser's bracket, but if they play like they have all season it is a possibility.  Go Patriots!

PHCC defeated Surry 15-1 this morning.  Now awaits the winner of Catawba Valley vs Lenoir.  Son was 2-3 with a double and HBP.  Game will be at 7 pm tonight.

After a hard fought game, PHCC lost to Catawba Valley 8-5.  CV scored 5 runs in the 5th inning.  PHCC fought back with 2 runs in the 6th and 3 in the 7th to tie the game, but CV scored 3 in the 8th and held on to advance.

 

PHCC finished the tournament 2-2.  Final season record was 38-16.  It was still a great year for the Patriots and for first year Coach Jones.

 

Son has yet to decide where to go next.  He has had several coaches including the coaches from Guilford College and Bridgewater College interested in him.

FoxDad,

Congratulations to son on the great year and interest from other schools!  May the journey continue.

Well, we played our conference tournament this weekend and basically stunk.  Single elimination tournament and we lost 1st game 16-6.  5 errors.  Bballson did not pitch well.  Came in down 7-6 with a 1-0 count on the batter.  Walked him on a 3-2 count.  Gave up a single on a chopper over the 3rd baseman's head.  Then hit two guys in a row and he was out.  Next guy came in and allowed all the baserunners to score and two of his own.  It was an ugly game all around.  We scored 6 runs in the first 4 innings and didn't score after that.

 

Good news is, we still made the NCAA regional tournament as the 3 seed.  I REALLY hope we pick up our game by Thursday when the tournament starts.  

bballman,

 

Congratulations on making the Regional tourney, they are some great competition!

We also made it as third seed in our regional after slipping and losing in our conference tourney championship game. That's the good news. The bad news is that there waits mighty Tampa University with their 47-2 record. We plan to give it a good fight though because anything can happen when good teams meet. We open against Florida Southern Thursday at 7 PM. Just got back from Birmingham AL and now will head to Tampa Wednesday!

Good luck three bagger. I hope we don't lose the first game, or we wind up playing Lander - who's not far behind Tampa and has won 17 in a row. 4 out of the 6 teams in our regional are from our conference, so we know them pretty well and have a good shot against them, other than Lander, who we didn't play this season. Wish the best for all of you heading into the post season.

Congrats to all the boys mentioned and to the teams going on.Enjoy!!

 

UPDATE:

3 games left out of 54 before the tourney begins next week. Looks like I will end up attending at least 42 games. I managed to not lose my job, logged 8,000 plus miles on the benz, over 120 hours windshield time, ate a boat load of hot dogs, met some super nice fans and families. Enjoyed many after game chipotle meals with my son and his team mates(thinking about buying stock). It went by so fast and I can't wait to start all over next year. PO Jr is off to his summer ball assignment(6 hours away) on May 30 for a 48 game season.

As most of you know, it's a grind! Full time baseball, full academic schedule, mandatory study halls, meetings, travel, curfew and somehow finding a little time for yourself! Needless to say we re very proud! Hats of to all the players out there that do all this with a smile on there face. 

All said and done, PO Jr had a great freshman year. I'm sure if you ask him, he would have liked to get more innings, there still time for that.

Stats:

18.2 IP all in relief, 1.45 ERA, 3-0 & SV, 12 APP, 11H, 3R, 3ER, 5BB, 9K's & OBA .175

Very thankful for all the blessings and very thankful for all the support and encouragement we have received from this site! Long live hs baseball web and all it's members. 

Good luck to everyone starting Regional play today.

bballman-Good first game.

Thanks Oldman.  It was an exciting one for sure!!  On to GCSU tomorrow at 7.  Gotta keep the train rolling. 

Won 2nd game in Regionals 10-3. Face the #2 team in the country - Lander Saturday at noon. Will be a challenge, but we've been playing pretty good. Time to snap their 19 game win streak!!  Go Cougs!!!

Good luck bballman!

Just a quick update.  Coaches have been coming out of the woodwork to talk to him.  In addition to Guilford and Bridgewater,  he has been contacted by Mary Washington University (DIII), UVA-Wise (D2), and Limestone (SC) (D2).  Both D2's have put forth scholarship money on the table.  Look's like he has a decision to make soon.

Awesome news foxdad. Let us know his final decision!!

Good luck to your son but Im pulling hard for the Lander Bearcats my sons former team.

       
       


I understand. They've got the best of us right now.

Lots of baseball left to be played. Are you there? I couldn't make it but video is very good.

I'm here. I've seen the video too. It is good. We've walked WAY too many guys today. It's killing us. And we need to get the sticks going. Your starter threw gas!!  Threw 111 pitches in 5 innings. Walked 6 and struck out 5. He was tough.

Yep Mason sits 95 touches 98 should go pretty high in the draft.

bballman, yea that was a tough one. Sat here watching kinda torn. Your son and McGinnity on Columbus and sons travel teammates Grady and Lunde on Lander. Throw in his  old friend and high school teammate Wolchick and all I did was watch rooting for players and not teams. Good luck tonight.

Thanks. Gotta root for us tonight. Sean is starting. First start of the year. Need all the good Kharma we can get!!

I will be rooting hard!

Outstanding job on a huge stage. Congrats!

Thanks. He should have come out after the 7th. Hasn't pitched that long or that many pitches all year.

bballman-WOW!