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Post by Chris on Feb 1, 2007 21:22:56 GMT -8
Can someone give me an idea of the number of players that would have to be selected to fill the existing 3 NS teams? The Braves will have to draft 8. Yanks 6? Angels 6?
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Post by Chris on Feb 1, 2007 21:31:42 GMT -8
Since we've moved to a rubric based rating sheet we should easily be able to assess the number of teams the league can support. I don't see a third team being supported by the numbers we saw tonight.
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Post by KEITH on Feb 2, 2007 0:09:01 GMT -8
I DOUBT A THIRD TEAM IS NEEDED IN N/S. THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND THE LOW TALENT IN THE DRAFT WOULD REALLY, REALLY WATER DOWN THE TEAMS. SOMETHING ELSE THAT WAS SAID, THAT IF WE ELIMINATE 1 TEAM IN 3YRS N/S WILL NOT EXIST ANYMORE I DOUBT THIS ALSO.
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Post by Byrd on Feb 2, 2007 5:10:57 GMT -8
Seems silly to have a league that has only two teams. I like the Yankees chances to win.....LOL
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Post by Rodney L. Voumard on Feb 2, 2007 5:39:42 GMT -8
Since we've moved to a rubric based rating sheet we should easily be able to assess the number of teams the league can support. I don't see a third team being supported by the numbers we saw tonight. You are right on here Chris........The numbers do not LIE. What we all want is STRONG COMPETITIVE TEAMS. Looking at my ratings for NS tryouts the league can support 2 major teams.......Thats it !! I DO NOT want to see anyone play in an environment that we may have a safety issue, if you cannot swim-don't go to the deep end of the pool. If we insist on a 3rd team , we will see kids playing infield that will be in big trouble when, Olsen,Bush...... etc come up to bat. I know I want a L-Screen every time I pitch BP to the Yankees. Would not want ANYONE that could not demonstrate proper skills to be on the field...... My two cents Rodney
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Post by Chris on Feb 2, 2007 7:45:46 GMT -8
I have a questions: Will kids trying out tonight meet the 50% requirement?
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Post by trevor9 on Feb 2, 2007 8:18:42 GMT -8
The complaint from last night seemed to be that the pitching machine was set at 60 or 65 mph. Parents and even some coaches were grumbling but I actually thought that was a good way to evaluate who could hit some of the better pitchers at this level. Instead of watching a minor league home run derby we saw who could actually turn on a fastball. On the downside.......only one kid pulled the ball. I'll sound like Craig here but I told Trevor to focus on hitting the ball to the opposite field last night. I would hate to see his stock drop because some manager thought he was struggling to get around on that.LOL
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Post by Chris on Feb 2, 2007 8:22:33 GMT -8
60-65 is too hot. 50-55 makes sense. 75% of the pitchers in majors in our two leagues aren't hitting 60-65.
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Post by crash23 on Feb 2, 2007 8:40:54 GMT -8
65 is too fast. 60? Alot of pitchers will be hitting that, probably most. I don't think it should be under 55 at tryouts, give coaches and players a false impression. Also, if it is set at 55 and kids don't get drafted they have an idea as to why (b/c they didn't hit too well in all likelihood). If we have it set too low and kids hit well then don't et drafted they may be left wondering why. We also need to set it at game situation speeds so players and parents know what they are up against.
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Post by Chris on Feb 2, 2007 8:48:27 GMT -8
Yeah you're probably right. I don't think most will hit 60 but maybe its a bit higher than I was suggesting. I'll have my radar gun at practice (if I can find it). last year Zac topped at 63 & Jenson was like 58.
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Post by Mark on Feb 2, 2007 8:53:43 GMT -8
The complaint from last night seemed to be that the pitching machine was set at 60 or 65 mph. Parents and even some coaches were grumbling but I actually thought that was a good way to evaluate who could hit some of the better pitchers at this level. Instead of watching a minor league home run derby we saw who could actually turn on a fastball. On the downside.......only one kid pulled the ball. I'll sound like Craig here but I told Trevor to focus on hitting the ball to the opposite field last night. I would hate to see his stock drop because some manager thought he was struggling to get around on that.LOL the best way to evaluate hitters is looking for form and BAT SPEED, not if a kid goes 5-5 against a 60 MPH machine or 0-5 against the same machine. most of the kids at tryouts havent swung a bat since june.
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Post by scrapper on Feb 2, 2007 12:10:42 GMT -8
good point Mark, most of the kids are picking up the bat for the first time. I think if you are looking at the fundamental things, you can tell if the kid can play. The kid could be doing everything fundamentally sound, it just he hasn't caught up to the 3-5 pitches he gets at one tryout.
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Post by bubba on Feb 2, 2007 15:35:53 GMT -8
Just a thought, how many 9's or 10's trying out have ever hit off a machine? I think focusing on the swing, the feet and the aggressivness is just as or more important then if they a can hit the 5 pitches they get.
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Post by Chris on Feb 2, 2007 15:42:41 GMT -8
I tell every kid not to worry about the contact because we're looking at his swing. I do like the kids with a good swing and make good contact
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Post by Greenie on Feb 2, 2007 15:54:52 GMT -8
I tell every kid not to worry about the contact because we're looking at his swing. I do like the kids with a good swing and make good contact Come on Chris.. What about the mom's looks
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