Tonights the night

Give us a scouting game report when you get a minute.

If your coach can answer some BIG questions with the first scrimmage -- on 2/5 nonetheless -- he's a heck of a man. I think our guy will need at least 2 --> not quite as sharp, I'm sure. (shhhhh)

Will Martin be much of a test for Keller?

T, you going to go by practice today?

PD, the coach isn't the one asking questions, it's me....

threeboysdad you have a PM

Best of luck to your team.
Wylie has it's first game tomorrow in Denison.

3bd,

I won't be at practice...I am not much of a practice lurker. I will be at the scrimmage tomorrow night at FW Western Hills.

Well, Marcus and East played 12 innings tonight at Panther Park -- a well-played game for the first scrimmage -- not too many booted balls or atrocious mental mistakes. Two home runs for Marcus. As expected, both teams threw several pitchers. East pitched 5 guys over the 12 frames. Presley (Tech commit) looked the best for Marcus -- nice arm and some nasty stuff -- I don't remember seeing pro scouts at early Feb scrimmages in the past, but a few were there to see Ryan. Michael Chase and Ryan Poynter pitched well for East. Each team had 2-3 hitters with multi-hit games. Unfortunately, OBN's son was hit in the head with a pitch in the 1st inning and had to sit out the rest of the night --- but reports are that he is ok. It was nice seeing you, OBN.

Ok, for those of you in suspense....I think it was East 10, Marcus 9.

It was preseason for the umps too but they did a pretty decent job overall --- Thanks to the Collin County Chapter for stepping in tonight.

All in all, a good night in chilly weather....and a valuable exercise.

-PD

PD nice to catch up with you and shame I had to leave so early. Think my son must have a target on his head it was his second major hit in the head over a 2 day period, first time was w/o helmet (he was on the mound) and resulted in a CAT scan this time with helmet on.... both the P. East trainer and our coach felt it best we leave and go get him checked out again.....(he wasn't too happy about that)....so my night at the field was cut short..... Good news as you said no major problems just out for a couple of days......

How did PD Jr do on the mound?????? Sorry I missed him pitch.

You are right, Ryan P has been a welcomed addition to the team and he brings with him some nasty stuff........before I left I did catch 07 C. Bright hit one over it is nice to have him up on Varsity this year and he not only adds a big bat but a strong arm......I think I heard that the 2nd homer was from one of our newest Varsity members, if so he is a Soph.

Next scrimmage, weather permitting, for Marcus is this Saturday at Marcus.

Good Luck to P. East this season and to PD Jr........and thanks for the talk, as always it was great seeing you and your wife, give Mike a HI for me....

OBN - sorry to hear your son got hit in the noggin but glad to hear he is OK! You are right to get him checked out - can't be too careful.

Natural,
Must have gotten his hard head from his mom The ball that hit him on Saturday was a BB thrown from 2nd, he was on the mound and the ball bounced off his head and went past 3rd base.... Glad I didn't see that happen.....

When does TCA have their first scrimmage and against whom?

KD,

How did Keller and Martin look?

PD: Sorry to hear about PD son hope all is well. I know it had to be hard on him to just watch. Looks like East got off to a good start.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Ryan Poynter pitched well for East.


I haven't seen Ryan for years. We played with him when he was in Irving. Glad to see he is doing so well. He has always been a great player.

I'm ready to see son's first outing against the regular Texas varsity players. I don't think we saw many of them in the fall league.

Arlington Seguin has their first scrimmage tonight at home against Paschal, Hope it is not like last year we played close to 5 hours. One thing for sure it will be quite a bit warmer with the expected high to reach 72 today.

OBN - I'll say a prayer that B's noggin (and the rest of him) are target free the rest of the season. I'm sure the hit on the mound was scary!
A pitchers mom's worst nightmare.

Thanks Hintite. He has one hard head
sending you a PM

Wyliedad -- PantherSon is not hurt -- it was OBN's son that earned a HBP last night. Jeff is fine and played a good game last night. But watching is indeed hard when your son is out.

PantherSon did not throw last night, OBN -- he is currently #6 on the depth chart and we only threw 5 pitchers. I suppose I'll have to have a talk with the coach!

ob-n,

Glad B took after his mom on the skull material content ( ). I am sure he is chomping at the bit to get back out there.

I am also sure he will be equally angry and take it out on our poor little boys from Northwest in the scrimmage with you all a week from Saturday. Tell him it wasn't our fault, Northwest doesn't throw at hitters this early in the year (sorry, PD, just kiddin' )

T-Bird Dad

At least he wasn't hit by a "train"......

Looking forward to next Saturday, come up to the Pressbox and say HELLO.... if I am not there they will point you in the right direction.......

Glad he is okay!

collikar and I will find you on the 17th...maybe it will be decent weather.

OBN... you crack me up!

Seriously, though... thanks for the update on OBN son. Glad he's doing relatively well!

PD - If Panther Son is number six, you guys are DEEP!

Well....something's deep.

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Well....something's deep.

We have to wear these.

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OK, it's almost time....5:30pm we (Longview Pine Tree) scrimmage Tyler Lee at our place. Can't wait. Our pitchers will get 25 pitches so we should get a good look at how deep we hopefully will be on the mound against a very good Tyler Lee team.

Should be fun.

Rowlett look like early season form against Burleson/Denton Ryan. Few bobbles here and there. Pitching looks to be on track with 8 pitchers getting in some work. Some power at the plate with Hamblin, Loy, Kimmry, Hay and Castilla. All in all wasn't a bad night for the Eagles. Not perfect by any means but servicable.

By the way, how's the flu effecting teams?

I'm Baaaaack!

OBN... answering your question... TCA scrimmaged Prestonwood Monday to a scoreless tie. I would say the pitchers are slightly ahead of the hitters on our teams! Both sides employed a strict pitch count so no one threw more than two innings. It was well played defensively despite the fact we are breaking in a new middle infield and had several freshman playing as two starters are still in other sports. PCA was also missing a couple with 7 of 9 starters in attendance it appeared.

Amazingly, there were four scouts at the first scrimmage of the year! No doubt to check out Rupp and maybe a couple of other seniors. Next up... Jesuit on Saturday at their place.

JAFO - How were your other sophs, besides Loy?

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Originally posted by collikar:
JAFO - How were your other sophs besides Loy?

Loy's a Junior. Couple of sophs on early season roster. Should be able to contribute. Juniors are coming around and seemed to hold their own last night in the scrimmages. Looked like some jitters in a few, but nothing some playing time won't cure. Should be a solid year for us.

Welcome back, JAFO -- did the parents behave?

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Originally posted by JAFO:
Rowlett look like early season form against Burleson/Denton Ryan.

How did Denton Ryan look?

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Welcome back, JAFO -- did the parents behave?

Behaved admirably!

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Originally posted by momandcpa:

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Originally posted by JAFO:
Rowlett look like early season form against Burleson/Denton Ryan.

How did Denton Ryan look?

Young! I heard they only had one player with a varsity AB, but you know how rumors are!

Martin and Keller look liked an early scrimmage. Kid from Martin hit two long balls, another one hit one.

Justin Tramp from Keller hit a grand slam.

Stafford looked good. Keller bats looked pretty good.

I left in the top of the 10th and Keller was up 11-7. Martin must have 6 lefties that they threw.

OBN - I'm relieved that everything checked out good. Great to read everyone gearing up! The games have begun! Best wishes to everyone for a successful and injury free season! Batter up!

Round Rock Plays Westlake this saturday. 23 inning scrimmage.