Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Coach Julio assembled a team of 11U boys last November that included my son. We were thrilled that our son was included as part of the team as we liked all the coaches, we anticipated that our son would learn alot about baseball, we liked all the families associated with the team, and we were particularily happy to be removed from city baseball politics. The team had been together less than a week last November when we played in our first tournament. It was also the first time for our team to play at the Bronco level, as before we had been Mustang level. In Bronco the pitchers mound is farther away from the plate and the base pads are longer. We didn't fare very well in that tournament. The team practiced for several months and played in a tournament in March. With the exception of 2 innings in the whole tournament the team played very well. Those 2 innings just happened to be against the same team ... once in pool play and once in the championship game. We took 2nd place and qualified for the USSSA nationals in Branson, Missouri. We went 13-2 in our league play and played in another tournament in April where we got our asses mostly handed to us. This last weekend was the league tournament and we claimed our first first place. In this last weekend's tournament my son's bat has been pretty quiet ... BUT his defense has been exceptional. He is the starting second baseman and yesterday made several great plays. Occassionally he gets to play the outfield as well and Saturday he made a diving catch in center field. In this tournament he made several ESPN highlight reel catches ... and yes I am the proud father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 What kind of bat did he use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 What kind of bat did he use? 1481671[/snapback] A ding-bat. On the plus side he did lay down several great bunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codwagon Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Maybe his bat has been quiet because it has lost its pop and needs to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Maybe his bat has been quiet because it has lost its pop and needs to be replaced. 1481679[/snapback] You could be onto something there. Of course that doesn't explaing those times he has struck out at the ball right at his eye level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 In Bronco the pitchers mound is farther away from the plate and the base pads are longer. 1481664[/snapback] W T F is a base pad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Baseball in November? Is your son concentrating on baseball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Congrats proud papa. Looking forward to the day my boy will be out there, though, with the way he is growing, he will either be a lineman or a power forward, but he has learned to step into his throws already. Edit to add: Yes, that is him in my avatar. Edited May 22, 2006 by Big Country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Baseball in November? Is your son concentrating on baseball? 1481702[/snapback] With the exception of last fall when my son took the fall off (until November) to play football my son has played baseball year round since he was 4 ... with only a couple of months off each year (November'ish to February'ish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codwagon Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 You could be onto something there. Of course that doesn't explaing those times he has struck out at the ball right at his eye level. 1481683[/snapback] Can't fault him for going down swinging at eye level. I like his moxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Can't fault him for going down swinging at eye level. I like his moxy. 1481719[/snapback] Much better to go down swinging, than looking. Although it pains me to see him swing at ball 4 to strike out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Can you teach him to swing at certain computer sales reps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Sounds like he needs a cryogized bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Congrats, proud papa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 The team had been together less than a week last November when we played in our first tournament. It was also the first time for our team to play at the Bronco level, as before we had been Mustang level. In Bronco the pitchers mound is farther away from the plate and the base pads are longer. We didn't fare very well in that tournament. The team practiced for several months and played in a tournament in March. With the exception of 2 innings in the whole tournament the team played very well. Those 2 innings just happened to be against the same team ... once in pool play and once in the championship game. We took 2nd place and qualified for the USSSA nationals in Branson, Missouri. We went 13-2 in our league play and played in another tournament in April where we got our asses mostly handed to us. This last weekend was the league tournament and we claimed our first first place. 1481664[/snapback] You play on the same team as your son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 When will you be in Branson? Relatively close to KC. We could get a KC Huddler contingent down there to heckle the other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Intense but seeing that the kid is only 10 makes me think you're a little optomistic. Is he more power or contact?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 This kind of bragging is 10,000 times better than some of the others I've seen recently. Congrats to your boy!!!! And to you for the help I know he got from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 This kind of bragging is 10,000 times better than some of the others I've seen recently. Congrats to your boy!!!! And to you for the help I know he got from you! 1481930[/snapback] Agreed if my post came off like I didn't seen like I meant this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Agreed if my post came off like I didn't seen like I meant this 1481932[/snapback] I wasn't refering to your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I wasn't refering to your post. 1481991[/snapback] I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 W T F is a base pad? 1481690[/snapback] You might want to ask Squeegibo that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) A ding-bat. On the plus side he did lay down several great bunts. 1481674[/snapback] I manage a sports store and could help you pick the best one out. You could be onto something there. Of course that doesn't explaing those times he has struck out at the ball right at his eye level. 1481683[/snapback] Very well could be...the CWS bats are out and Easton, H&B, Rawlings, and Demarini all have great new bats. I also restring gloves good as new. Edited May 22, 2006 by SuperBalla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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