Too Much Too Soon...

I don't think my gun reads that low


Doc


you are so right---"uncanny control"----you have to be kidding me--let the boy be a boy

I saw this kid at showcase recently and was floored. His fastball touched 41 a couple of times, but he mostly pitched at 39 with some late tail and was really breaking some bats. He had a tendency to hang the slider but that could be worked with in time for second grade try outs. The changeup right now is the only thing holding him back which he routinly runs up there at 29mph, but its always rolling.

DUH

A 6 year old with a slider


How does a 39 mph fastball have late tail?

We have to be joking here

DeeMax, I believe his mental approach was lacking as he kept referring to Barney in the dugout, wears a spider man watch, which he won't take off, and he gets upset when the Empire tells him to take it off. Then when the 3 best fielders all run after the ground balls at the same time hit by opponents, he gets really upset because it was his turn to throw it to lil'Josh. If he doesn't improve his poise, he may not make 6 yr old All-Stars or Travel team. But not to worry, Dad will just start a team and make him the Star. But the movement and velocity... Wow!!!

The grade 2 area code team tryouts are just around the corner, and its not uncommon for the top second graders to be bumpin' 47-48s consistently. The wood bat will play to Lil' Jhonny's strengths.

dee, this kid sounds like a winner! Another FireBaller from Texas! Man, can we grow'em or what? If he's really breaking all these bats, we'll nickname him, BuzzSaw!

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we'll nickname him, BuzzSaw!

This will be perfect, because his full name is Jhonny Thruash. I can see it now "Jhonny (Buzzsaw) Thruash". He might be a tough sign though, he's got Boras.

Then it's time to break out the secret weapon.....a SnackPack and a case of CapriSun! Oh, and a few tix to Shrek the Third wouldn't hurt.

I needed a good laugh after tonight.

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I needed a good laugh after tonight.

It was fun to run with this a little.

Time to add the "Pre-School" forum. I'll be glad to moderate as I've had plenty of experience telling my kids to shutup. No ice cream on the bench. Stuff like that. Has the kid gone to a PG showcase yet?

I have a 4 year-old on my watch list.