all year long I have heard that there is STRONG pitching for the play offs and that alot of it was gonna come from moving JV players up after they "seasoned" them during the season. WHERE are they ?
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what are you talking about ? Are you talking about a specific team ? district ? I'd think its not a very good stradegy to keep your pitchers on JV during the season to "season" them. Why not do that on varsity ? I am very confused by your post.
It's obvious basebfan has been attending the wrong games!
You must be a JV player that wasn't moved to Varsity this year! Perhaps your time will come...next year.
Some teams move a few of the JV players up to the varsity for the playoffs. Most of it just for show as the JV players have very little chance of seeing anything by pine.
For show??
I would think getting the better JV kids an extra 2-4 weeks of varsity practice would be the important part. Just because you don't see them get time in the games doesn't mean being pulled up doesn't help them.
I would think getting the better JV kids an extra 2-4 weeks of varsity practice would be the important part. Just because you don't see them get time in the games doesn't mean being pulled up doesn't help them.
Ironhorse,
Good point. I've seen a number of things happen when JV is called up.
1. Depending on the program, if they don't really need much help they may pull any JR's left down on JV just for the experience. Maybe some sophs.
2. I've seen situations where it would have benefited the younger players to have the experience, but were passed over by older players with less experience.
It's a tough call in situations where you have a solid program, 9th-Varsity and many players just have to wait their turn.
As for this week in Baseball:
This round should be interesting. I think the best matchup maybe:
South Garland/Lake Highlands
FM / SL Carroll
I think an upset maybe brewing in some other matches.
Good point. I've seen a number of things happen when JV is called up.
1. Depending on the program, if they don't really need much help they may pull any JR's left down on JV just for the experience. Maybe some sophs.
2. I've seen situations where it would have benefited the younger players to have the experience, but were passed over by older players with less experience.
It's a tough call in situations where you have a solid program, 9th-Varsity and many players just have to wait their turn.
As for this week in Baseball:
This round should be interesting. I think the best matchup maybe:
South Garland/Lake Highlands
FM / SL Carroll
I think an upset maybe brewing in some other matches.
If the playoff teams are figuring out their pitching at this point in time -- they'll be done in time for the spring football game.
Concerning the generic question "where is all the pitching?" -- ummm, I've counted 4-5 no-hitters during playoff week 1. Will a JV pitcher or two participate in the post-season? -- probably....but if that becomes necessary, one has to question the coach (unless injury or grades become factors).
JMO.
Concerning the generic question "where is all the pitching?" -- ummm, I've counted 4-5 no-hitters during playoff week 1. Will a JV pitcher or two participate in the post-season? -- probably....but if that becomes necessary, one has to question the coach (unless injury or grades become factors).
JMO.
PDad,
Agree...I think most coaches are going to "dance with the ones that brung ya!"
Agree...I think most coaches are going to "dance with the ones that brung ya!"
Rockwall vs Newmen Smith one game series. Newman wins coin flip to determine series.
PantherDad,
You are 1000% correct. I too question why a coach would have JV age players on the field for the playoffs!!! He must have an agenda in mind if he does!!
You are 1000% correct. I too question why a coach would have JV age players on the field for the playoffs!!! He must have an agenda in mind if he does!!
Captain Jack, What is a JV age player? Are there any juniors on JV? I know of several sophs that start for their varsity, they are JV age players. AS a matter of fact there were 2 or 3 JV age players that were all-state last year. I don't understand your post. Maybe I missed something in translation.
Longtoss,
I have seen Lakehighlands play, and they are for real. What does South Garland have? I have seen their record, but none of their players are in any of the area leaders?
I have seen Lakehighlands play, and they are for real. What does South Garland have? I have seen their record, but none of their players are in any of the area leaders?
SG has good team chemistry and knows how to win. Lake Highlands and SG will be a good series and will go three games. I think the winner of this series may win the region.
1. Rockwall has a strong team, but the weak district may catch up with them.
2. Rowlett has the hoss, but need their #2 or #3 to come through.
3. Woodlands will be tough draw in Region 2.
3. FM is still the best in Region 1.
1. Rockwall has a strong team, but the weak district may catch up with them.
2. Rowlett has the hoss, but need their #2 or #3 to come through.
3. Woodlands will be tough draw in Region 2.
3. FM is still the best in Region 1.
Welcome Coolarrow ..... pray tell of the 4A impending matchups out your way (Poteet,Forney, etc.) ..... you will not be left behind on this message board for long, either!
I am friends with the Poteet coach, and would love to see them make a splash. They just don't hit the ball. Forney is gritty and Lankford is a very good HS player. If I was a betting man I would for Forney to make a run.
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