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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 16, 2011 15:29:24 GMT -8
Posted a list of the 65 schools of the CIF Southern Section baseball schools. I like the counter on the home page also. only 160 days until these schools can gave their first scrimmage, the season starts about two weeks after that.
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 16, 2011 16:10:01 GMT -8
In the last 2-3 weeks I have heard about 4 top Orange County HS pitchers that may not be able to throw next season because of arm problems. Two of the guys are seniors with scholarship offers and the other two are juniors that have been speaking to colleges. Recently there has been a lot of information from the experts that point to overuse as the #1 problem with high school pitcher's arm problems, it's not what most people have often thought and that is throwing too many breaking balls at an early age. I feel bad for these kids because there's a good chance they are out for the year. These guys are all PO's (pitchers only) and haven't played the field during high school. I am not really sure I like that idea. In some cases it's good because I know a couple of really good pitchers that couldn't hit a beach ball sitting on a tee. However, I bet half the PO's have enough talent to be playing another position. In high school I was the #1 pitcher and when I didn't pitch I played the outfield and hit 3rd or 4th. (but that was a long time ago!) If you a parent reading this please make sure you learn about caring for your son's arm if he's pitching a lot. My son doesn't pitch, but plays the left side of the infield and he makes a lot of throws during a 120 game season. Recently he complained of a sore elbow so I tried accupuncture on it and after 3 sessions the pain went away. Read up on all the things you can be doing to take care of the kid's arm.
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 21, 2011 18:28:08 GMT -8
Another thing I have been reading more and more about is the affect of gluten on muscles, here is a web site where you can get some basic info- gluten-intolerance-symptoms.com . Gluten can hinder muscle performance and you should take a close look and do some research on your own. I have reduced my gluten intake by about 80% the last 3 weeks and can honestlt say I feel much better. Do it- Check it out and Google the word!
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 21, 2011 20:29:39 GMT -8
Another tip for atheletes is the use of Kinesio tape. You see it on most NBA, NFL and Olympic athelets. I have been using it for over 7 years on my knees and neck and my son's elbow and shoulder. This is where I buy it from, it's about 25% cheaper than going to a Sports Store, plus they sell it in many different sizes and colors. They are great to deal with- www.orthoco.com/kinesio_tape_s/3.htm Google kineso tape and you'll see what it does. Many high school traners are using it also.
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 22, 2011 16:39:16 GMT -8
First and second teams for the 2011 Elite Baseball Series- 2011 ELITE BASEBALL SERIES 2011 1st Team All EBS
C Arden Pabst Harvard Westlake 2013 6Œ0 185 INF Robbie Tenerowicz Campolindo 2013 6Œ1 175 INF Ryan McMahon Mater Dei 2013 6Œ2 180 INF Conner Sullivan Orange Lutheran 2012 6Œ0 170 INF Dominic Nunez Elk Grove 2013 6Œ0 165 INF Nick Kern Brea Olindo 2012 6Œ0 185 OF Brett Stephens Campolindo 2013 5Œ11 170 OF Logan Roberts El Toro 2013 6Œ2 175 OF Corey Dempster Loyola 2013 6Œ0 175 OF Jameil Robinson Serra 2013 5Œ10 160 RHP Davis Tominaga Mater Dei 2013 6Œ2 170 RHP Scott Burke Glemdora 2013 6Œ2 175 RHP Cortlan Cox Alta Loma 2012 6Œ1 180 RHP Tanner Kiest Yucipa 2012 6Œ2 195 RHP Trevor Bettencourt St. Francis 2012 6Œ1 185 RHP Robby Nesovic Grossmont 2012 6Œ4 190 UTL Gavin Collins El Toro 2013 6Œ0 195 UTL Aaron Barnett Capo Valley 2013 6Œ0 180
2011 2nd Team All EBS
C Nick Paglialonga El Toro 2013 6Œ0 185 INF L.J. Brewster Huntington Beach 2012 6Œ1 180 INF Brad Anderson Esperanza 2012 6Œ4 190 INF Dominic Smith Serra 2013 6Œ0 195 INF Cody Nulph Orange Lutheran 2012 5Œ11 175 INF Connor Sullivan Servite 2013 6Œ2 150 OF Nick Catalano Esperanza 2012 6Œ0 185 OF Eric Fuller Santa Margarita 2012 6Œ0 185 OF Kevin Viers Esperanza 2012 6Œ0 185 OF Brent Lawson Corona del Mar 2012 5Œ10 170 RHP Trevor Charpie JSerra 2012 6Œ0 160 RHP Jordan Scheftz University 2013 6Œ0 150 RHP Kevin Flemer St. Maryfs (Berkeley) 2013 6Œ0 190 RHP Kyle Johnson Torrey Pines 2012 6Œ4 190 LHP Justin Jacome Redlands East Valley 2012 6Œ6 185 LHP Bryan Conant Alta Loma 2012 6Œ5 200 UTL Mitchell Tolman El Toro 2012 5Œ11 180 UTL Dan James El Toro 2013 6Œ0 185
2010 ELITE BASEBALL SERIES
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 22, 2011 16:46:26 GMT -8
The early 2012 Top 50 draft choices from Baseball America-
While it's unclear what kind of changes to the draft could be forthcoming with a new collective bargaining agreement this winter, it's never too early to start assessing the talent.
The strength of the 2012 draft class appears to be on the high school side, a group that has premium talent at the top and good depth overall.
There are plenty of high-octane prep arms, as righthanders Lucas Giolito, Lucas Sims, Lance McCullers Jr., Ty Hensley, Taylore Cherry and Duane Underwood all topped out at 94 mph or higher this summer, as did a handful of pitchers just missing the list. This year's high school class also features a stellar collection of lefthanders.
The high school position players have a lot of exciting tools between five-tool talents like outfielders Byron Buxton and David Dahl, power hitters like Trey Williams, Jesse Winker and Joey Gallo and impressive athletes like Lewis Brinson, Nick Williams, Jameis Winston and Rhett Wiseman.
The college crop looks a little light this year, but there are up-the-middle talents like Arizona State shortstop Deven Marrero and Florida catcher Mike Zunino and there's power—outfielder Victor Roache's 30 home runs at Georgia Southern last year were the most in Division I since 2003, and Clemson corner infielder Richie Shaffer hit 13 last year and tied Roache for second in the Cape Cod League this summer with six.
One interesting thing about the college group, as a whole, is the prominence of players from schools not typically known for producing premium draft talent. Schools like Georgia Southern (righthander Chris Beck and outfielder Victor Roache), San Francisco (righthander Kyle Zimmer), Duke (righthander Marcus Stroman), Stony Brook (outfielder Travis Jankowski) and Samford (lefthander Lex Rutledge) could feature first rounders this year.
1. Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford Tall and lean with a fastball up to 99 mph and a true slider—Justin Verlander upside.
2. Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State Rare college up-the-middle talent that is a quality defender and complete player.
3. Mike Zunino, c, Florida Quality defensive backstop shows middle-of-the-order potential and excellent intangibles.
4. Lucas Giolito, rhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif. Workhorse frame with power arsenal including mid-90s fastball and hammer curveball.
5. Byron Buxton, of, Appling County HS, Baxley, Ga. Explosive athlete shows the potential to become a five-tool center fielder.
6. Chris Beck, rhp, Georgia Southern Physical frame with a fastball that touches 96 and a power breaking ball.
7. Kevin Gausman, rhp, Louisiana State Flame-throwing draft-eligible sophomore shows potential for three plus pitches.
8. David Dahl, of, Oak Mountain HS, Birmingham Missed some of the summer with mono but has a beautiful lefthanded stroke and five-tool potential.
9. Gavin Cecchini, ss, Barbe HS, Lake Charles, La. Baseball rat is a better shortstop than his brother Garin was, similar hitting ability from the right side.
10. Lucas Sims, rhp, Brookwood HS, Snellville, Ga. Sits 92-93 mph with fastball and gets as high as 95 with one of the best curveballs in the class.
11. Brian Johnson, lhp/1b, Florida Legit two-way talent. Workhorse build and three-pitch mix on the mound, light-tower power as a hitter.
12. Victor Roache, of, Georgia Southern Muscular outfielder has huge power from the right side but will need to show he can adjust.
13. Max Fried, lhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif. Long, loose lefthander fills up the strike zone with quality three-pitch mix.
14. Walker Weickel, rhp, Olympia HS, Orlando Steep downhill plane on 91-93 mph fastball thanks to projectable 6-foot-6, 200-pound frame.
15. Hunter Virant, lhp, Camarillo (Calif.) HS Has only been pitching for a year but shows potential for four plus pitches.
16. Lance McCullers Jr., rhp, Jesuit HS, Tampa Electric stuff including a fastball that gets up to 98, but probably winds up in bullpen like his father.
17. Trey Williams, 3b, Valencia HS, Santa Clarita, Calif. Has explosive strength and good bloodlines—his dad, Eddie, played 10 years in the big leagues.
18. Kenny Diekroeger, ss, Stanford An X-factor after a disappointing spring and not playing this summer, but the tools are still there.
19. Kyle Zimmer, rhp, San Francisco Changeup needs to develop, but has a sturdy frame and power arsenal.
20. Carlos Correa, ss, Puerto Rico Baseball Acad., Gurabo, P.R. Pro body with smooth infield actions; a little raw at the plate, but shows strength and power potential.
21. Nick Williams, of, Ball HS, Galveston, Texas Shows a lot of rawness in his game, but has athleticism and bat speed that can't be taught.
22. Marcus Stroman, rhp, Duke Small, 5-foot-9 frame, but electric 93-96 mph fastball and nasty slider.
23. Michael Wacha, rhp, Texas A&M Quick worker relies on 90-93 mph fastball and well above-average changeup. 24. Ty Hensley, rhp, Santa Fe HS, Edmond, Okla. Broad frame with strong legs, 91-94 mph fastball and hard curveball and a good feel for the game. 25. Travis Jankowski, of, Stony Brook Live-bodied center fielder has above-average speed and a good feel for hitting. 26. Lewis Brinson, of, Coral Springs (Fla.) HS Florida recruit is built like Cameron Maybin and has similar upside. 27. Nolan Sanburn, rhp, Arkansas Draft-eligible sophomore overpowers hitters with fastball that reaches 98 and hard, 81-85 mph slider. 28. Josh Elander, c, Texas Christian Defense needs work, but his righthanded power potential to all fields is hard to ignore. 29. Jesse Winker, of, Olympia HS, Orlando Polished lefthanded bat with loft power but will be limited to left field or first base. 30. Joey Gallo, 3b, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas Huge power but doesn't make consistent contact and probably ends up at first base. 31. Stryker Trahan, c, Acadiana HS, Lafayette, La. Built like a fullback but is an above-average runner that shows loft power from the left side of the plate. 32. Taylore Cherry, rhp, Butler HS, Vandalia, Ohio Huge, 6-foot-9, 260-pound frame, but has effortless delivery, good body control and three-pitch mix. 33. Carson Kelly, 3b/rhp, Westview HS, Portland Good athlete shows power potential at the plate and heavy 90-92 mph fastball on the mound. 34. Corey Seager, ss, Northwest Cabarrus HS, Concord, N.C. Kyle's younger brother is a lot more physical, but probably joins him at third base. 35. Richie Shaffer, 1b/3b, Clemson Big-time power from the right side, but is stretched defensively at third base despite cannon arm. 36. Stephen Piscotty, 3b/of, Stanford Cape Cod League batting champ has smooth swing and all-field approach. 37. Albert Almora, of, Mater Academy, Hialeah Gardens, Fla. Cousin of Manny Machado has good outfield instincts, advanced approach at the plate and lots of polish. 38. Branden Kline, rhp, Virginia Team USA's closer has a projectable frame to go with a low-90s fastball and developing breaking ball. 39. Jake Barrett, rhp, Arizona State Second-round pick by the Blue Jays in 2009 was up to 98 mph last season. 40. Addison Russell, 3b, Pace (Fla.) HS Choppy actions in the field and at the plate, but he makes the plays and shows big righthanded power. 41. Tyler Naquin, of, Texas A&M Thin frame with line-drive approach; may have the speed for center field but not much experience there. 42. Duane Underwood, rhp, Pope HS, Marietta, Ga. Athletic righty has low-90s fastball that touches 95, good changeup and an inconsistent curveball. 43. Brandon Thomas, of, Georgia Tech Physical athlete has well above-average speed and some power from both sides of the plate. 44. Matt Smoral, lhp, Solon (Ohio) HS Pitches at 89-92 mph right now with a slider and a changeup—big upside thanks to his 6-foot-8 frame. 45. Rio Ruiz, 3b, Bishop Amat HS, La Puente, Calif. Prototypical third base profile—athletic with a strong arm and some power potential from the left side. 46. Lex Rutledge, lhp, Samford Quick-armed lefty has mid-90s heat and power slider out of the bullpen, not as electric in starting role. 47. Jameis Winston, of/rhp, Hueytown (Ala.) HS Long and lean switch-hitter is a superb athlete committed to Florida State as a quarterback. 48. Rhett Wiseman, of, BB&N HS, Cambridge, Mass. Showcase specimen with excellent makeup still learning how tools translate into game action. 49. Anthony Alford, of, Petal (Miss.) HS Standout football player is still raw but has impressive package of speed and strength. 50. Hudson Randall, rhp, Florida Lacks overpowering fastball but has excellent feel for pitching and superb command of four pitches.
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 22, 2011 17:44:57 GMT -8
The more I read the info in the post above the more I realize what great info it is for the top players to read and learn about what the scouts are looking for. Actually, it's great info for any player, so pass it on!
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 22, 2011 18:20:15 GMT -8
So, my son is a freshman this year and the youngest of my 4 kids. I am a sports fanatic, but lean heavily towards baseball as the absolute best game ever invented...bar none. He's only 14, but I bet he's played close to 1,000 games since he was 5 years old and I've probably seen 950 of them. Now, what happens in 4 years when he's done with school and I have no more games to see? I think I'm going to adopt a 12 year old left handed pitcher from the Dominican!
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Post by Crew Chief on Sept 28, 2011 20:52:39 GMT -8
So, when are the high schools doing their try outs? I believe some have already done theirs, but a lot will be doing it in the next 3 weeks. How many kids will they keep from the incoming class? Will most teams keeep Frosh/Soph at around 16, if so how many spots for the freshman?
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