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[quote name="Dayton Transplant" post="1149552" timestamp="1324486013"] Wherever you play, just make sure the fundamentals are taught correctly. That's your foundation for his/her future play. The rest will come in time. Good fundamentals in hitting-throwing and receiving the ball. They will build muscle memory and will make it much easier on them along the way. Eagle07 will agree with me on this. [/quote] You are spot on with that, Dayton.  It's funny, when my son struggles with control, or whatever, even as a college senior, I tell him..."You need to go back to the basics...remember what Ryan taught you (his 1st pitching coach)...It's actually one of the few things he will listen to me say.  ;D  ;D  ;D

[quote name="thetragichippy" post="1149491" timestamp="1324479906"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] I respect but disagree with your statement, ,my kid is 10 and I wish we would have started younger.  As I mentioned in another post, the coaching in select is at a much higher level than LL (only speaking from my experience, there may be exceptions). So, I feel if your going to dedicate the time, put them in a program that will benefit them the most. [/quote] That's fair enough....My opinion is probably influenced by the fact that I played baseball and felt I had enough knowledge to teach mine at least the fundamentals. Once I knew/saw he had a chance to be a decent pitcher...things changed some..Started taking pitching lessons and then started playing select. I also coached 2-3 years of little league.

[quote name="REDBIRD99" post="1149405" timestamp="1324444486"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=93312.msg1149348#msg1149348 date=1324436047] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] This post is dead on...select at 13-14...you'll still have plenty of $350.00 bats to buy!  >:( ;D [/quote][quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=93312.msg1149348#msg1149348 date=1324436047] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] This post is dead on...select at 13-14...you'll still have plenty of $350.00 bats to buy!  >:( ;D [/quote] Do U feel the same about 8-12 yr olds taking lessons? [/quote] Not at all...just don't over do it. Need lessons...my son is home for Christmas break  ;)

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1149364" timestamp="1324437317"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=93312.msg1149348#msg1149348 date=1324436047] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=93312.msg1149013#msg1149013 date=1324398698] I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents. [/quote] This post is dead on...select at 13-14...you'll still have plenty of $350.00 bats to buy!  >:( ;D [/quote]Select  [b]benefits the athlete who is 12 years old with a very high skill level above his age group and really benefits playing older players. [/b] If you haven't attended a national level competition, some of you would never understand. ;) [/quote] I can agree with this. A select few fit into this category.....My son played league ball until 13, local "select team at 14, and then with the Houston Heat. Attended many national competition, mostly all of the WorldWoodBat tourneys, Jupiter, EastCobb, etc.  Will be entering his senior year of college ( 80% paid for thru baseball ) as one of the weekend starting pitchers again.....Not trying to toot anybody's horn but yes, we do have an understanding. BlueDove, [b]if [/b] I rememeber correctly you are a basketball guy. My thoughts/opinions regarding select are somewhat different when it comes to basketball. just my two cents....well maybe four cents.  ;)

texas #5 Texas A&M #6 Rice #7 TCU #10 Florida gators #1.

[quote name="thetragichippy" post="1147374" timestamp="1324069485"] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147351#msg1147351 date=1324067398] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=84682.msg1147212#msg1147212 date=1324058277] [quote author=Bobcat101 link=topic=84682.msg1147193#msg1147193 date=1324056273] I think like all activities, as parents we'll never know if it's was "Worth" it until our kids grow up and we are told by our kids if it was worth it. [/quote]Dang Bobcat! Thats too late. By that time they are either mad at us or happy ;D [/quote] That's my whole point. My best Friend that [b]"thought" is daughter LOVED basketball [/b] only to find out that his daughter only played because she thought that was he wanted. He coached her to 2 National Championships in Little Dribblers and multipal finials between 7-12.  So at the end of HS, she had a full ride to UH, Baylor and UT but never wanted to see a basketball again in her life. If you think it can't happen to you, it might not but it happen it to him. [b]Just a thought about if select is worth it.[/b][/quote] I have two thoughts on this: 1.  This is a baseball thread and not a basketball thread  ;D 2.  [b]Could that not happen in LL?  What you described could happen in ANY sport, like basketball  ;).  Also, that has little to do with select and more to do with raising a child.  A parent has to let his child play sports for the right reasons.  Every sport my Son joins, he is asked by me if he wants to participate. He sat out a baseball season 2 years ago because he said he was wore out. I said OK and life was good. I have never forced or suggested my Son has to play.  When HE quits asking to [/b] [b]play, I'll quit writing the checks.........[/b][/quote] More parents should adhere to this philosophy.... well said.

I've never really understood "select" at ages 6-12. Kids are still learning fundamentals of the game at this age and can learn it in league play, while they are still growing mentally and physically. IMO, "select", at least what I would consider the top teams (SunDevils, Houston Heat, Kyle Chapman, etc. ) , are suited better for the older players (14-18) who are trying to get a scholarship. I've seen many parents (who mean well ) spend alot of money and burn their kid out at an early age. Just my two cents.

I agree, PhatMack....You would think there are better ways to spend taxpayer's money. What was the total spent...I wanting to say I heard $6 mil... ::)

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1147103" timestamp="1324036246"] This is an article from the "Baytown Sun". Unwad your panties. [/quote] How did you know it was from the Baytown Sun, Pats....oh, because it says so.  ;D ;D

[quote name="jlc2010" post="1147376" timestamp="1324069532"] no comparison, saw the davis kid in the state title game that kid is a beast!!!! twine will be a great baseball player [/quote] I will say I have seen Twine play baseball....kid's got talent.

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1147131" timestamp="1324044818"] [quote author=hitman009 link=topic=92879.msg1147122#msg1147122 date=1324044053] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=92879.msg1146565#msg1146565 date=1323959544] [quote author=hitman009 link=topic=92879.msg1146534#msg1146534 date=1323957621] [quote author=Dayton Transplant link=topic=92879.msg1142825#msg1142825 date=1323449962] Crosby lost almost all. JV was good but no experence.  Like that .500 attitude LOL. He may throw at ya twice. Ready to get started. Love the game. [/quote]Crosby returns 4 - SS, 3rd, 2nd, and DH. Also some of the JV kids got some Varstiy playing time last year. So they will be good. [/quote] Not one Pitcher is listed. After Gabby, Crosby did not have much last year, what do you have coming up? [/quote]Crosby has some pitching just they did not get many chances with Gabby on the mound.  You wanted to pitch that man every game it you could. The Jones(SS) can pitch. they had a good kid on JV last year...  Davenport.... He pitched in fall ball and looked lights out... about mid to high 80"s.  He looked good from the left side of the mound. [/quote] A lefty is always good to have. Is he any relation to Ronnie Davenport? [/quote] Is he any relation to Kim and/or Billy Davenport ?

My favorite all-state team. Way to go guys...job well done !

[quote name="HillGuy" post="1145873" timestamp="1323831952"] BH      85 Crosby 27 [/quote] Ouch.

[quote name="BrenhamFan" post="1145641" timestamp="1323812548"] [b][u][color=green]BRENHAM CUBS[/color][/u][/b] [b]1B[/b] (Probably Eric Stegent when he's not pitching) [b]2B[/b] [b]SS[/b] [b]3B[/b] Garrett Webb [b]C[/b] Ryan Newmann [b]LF[/b] Shea Nutt (when he's not on the mound, he'll be starting somewhere else on the field) [b]CF[/b] Dayne Wunderlich [b]RF[/b] Jesse Baker [b]Pitchers[/b] [b]1.[/b] Kevin Kubeczka (Not sure who's 1 & 2 between Kevin & Eric) [b]2.[/b] Eric Stegent [b]3.[/b] Shea Nutt [b]Key Losses: SS[/b] Drake Roberts- Oklahoma, [b]P[/b] Ty Schlottmann- Texas A&M, [b]CF[/b] Chance Bolcerek- Texas A&M, [b]1B[/b] Colton Wall- Angelina. [[b]b]Outlook:[/b] We lost a lot, but we return great pitching, and big time player in Jesse Baker.  We will be looking to make our 29th straight playoff appearance.  If we can navigate through the gauntlet known as 17-4A, we will contend for our 4th straight regional title. (It would also mark Brenham's 17th tourney appearance, and possible 8th state championship) First thing's first, and we need to take one game at a time.  It's a long season and in order to be successful this year, we will need several newcomers to step up.  With that being said, this is Brenham and we will look to reload, not rebuild.[/b] [b]Schedule:[/b] N/A [/quote] I would have to agree with that assessment.

I don't blame the young man for this decision at all. You only have one senior year in high school and only one family to enjoy time with. and man does time fly. The Horns can wait...best of luck Mr. Bluiett.

Good to see some of the underclassmen getting some props. I have not seen Salinas at Northshore yet. I have seen both Garcia(Sterling) and Stelzer (CV) play......these two kids can flat out play...should play at the next level. Also, Christian Rios @ Sterling is another one that comes to mind...very versatile and athletic.

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1142835" timestamp="1323450726"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=92879.msg1142828#msg1142828 date=1323450217] [quote author=GCMPats link=topic=92879.msg1142802#msg1142802 date=1323448252] [b]He can only throw once a week.[/b]  So looks like REL will be .500. If GCM stays healthy and finds some pop in the middle of the order, they could re-peat. Forgot about Crosby. Not sure what they have coming back. [/quote] Be careful there, Pats. That's the same thing everyone said about BH and Ross Hales in '07, when Barrera went down before season. Seems like they were not aware of Thamm, Silva, Kelley, and Burditt.  ;) [/quote] I'm pretty sure that there is no "Ace" in the hole at Lee. Stranger things have happened. [/quote] ;) ;)

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1142802" timestamp="1323448252"] [b]He can only throw once a week.[/b]  So looks like REL will be .500. If GCM stays healthy and finds some pop in the middle of the order, they could re-peat. Forgot about Crosby. Not sure what they have coming back. [/quote] Be careful there, Pats. That's the same thing everyone said about BH and Ross Hales in '07, when Barrera went down before season. Seems like they were not aware of Thamm, Silva, Kelley, and Burditt.  ;)

[quote name="GCMPats" post="1137693" timestamp="1322866437"] We have four seasons in my house: Football Fall Baseball Spring Baseball Summer  Baseball [/quote] Amen, brother !

[quote name="dustoff03" post="1141169" timestamp="1323224009"] [quote author=vp32 link=topic=92713.msg1141165#msg1141165 date=1323223693] [quote author=invictus link=topic=92713.msg1141069#msg1141069 date=1323217668] And I think anyone who has seen my posts knows that I would frown upon anyone from Vidor doing that type of thing and would welcome the flag along with the punishment the player would assuredly receive from the coaches. [/quote] [b]I can think of five different times where a Vidor running back scored and pointed his hand up [/b] just like the kid from the other state and you never said a single thing about it. But i bet now that i brought it up your gonna condemn it now. Your a hypocrite invictus. [/quote] No sir, it happened more than 5 times and at other levels and there isn't anything wrong with it. It doesn't hurt a thing. Invictus just needs to let people be happy and greatful for an accomplishment. Don't know why she thinks it's garbage. [/quote] If you go back and read her posts, you will figure it out.  ;)

It's all another reflection on the trend of society...Can't hurt anyone's feelings these days.

[quote name="GeeGanderdad" post="1140480" timestamp="1323139818"] Played at Memorial Park...We will be at HBU this coming up weekend...Mikey will be out there with Chance Z.(GCM),Michael Martinez(GCM),Kyle Leggett(BH),Kody Thompson(BH),Manny Galvan(GCM),Marc Witt(Lee),Robert Russell(sterling)...It's been fun watching these battle on the same team... [/quote] Thanks for the info. Will give you a call tonight.

[quote name="GeeGanderdad" post="1140345" timestamp="1323122161"] Michael "Mikey" Gomez (Sr) Baytown Lee,RHP/OF 2010 Newcomer of the year.... 2011 2nd team all-district pitcher.... Should be Lee's horse on the mound with some gas behind his fastball..looking to help the Ganders to his 3rd playoff appearance with his stick as well.... [/quote] GeeGander, Did you guys get to play at HBU this past weekend ? If so, how did it go ?

[quote name="elhector1" post="1136471" timestamp="1322764777"] [quote author=Smoking Baby link=topic=92475.msg1136379#msg1136379 date=1322760433] He or she would learn a lot form just stating the obvious, WOS Sucks.  Much easier and rolls off the tongue just right.  ;D [/quote] [b]Guess Babel Hill isn't doing too good in basketball either[/b], since Smoking Baby has all this time on it's hands.  Where is BH playing football right now?  Oh right, their Nintendos... From the Bear side of the house...GO MUSTANGS! [/quote] The Lady Eagles are........11-0.  ;)

[quote name="Smoking Baby" post="1136405" timestamp="1322761445"] [quote author=EAGLE07 link=topic=92364.msg1135471#msg1135471 date=1322671757] [quote author=Cowboysfaithful22 link=topic=92364.msg1133956#msg1133956 date=1322525351] Does anyone know how he is doing this year? Ready to see him in burnt orange!!!!! [/quote] Brown, Bergeron, Gray, Shipley, and McCoy ! HOOK EM ! [/quote] Suck, Suck, Suck, Suck, and Suck!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Gig-Em [/quote] I know where you live.  ;D