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getusome3ecb
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 Posted - 08/16/2010 : 13:52:03
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Time for some chatter to start about who looks strong this fall for next season. Keep us updated on some tournaments and expectations after the spring.... This weekend the ECB 45s won a 12 team tournament in Covington going 5-0 without ever even practicing together... They showed a lot of great athletes and knocked some rust off Sunday to look good all around... They knocked off the new Gamers team and Collins Hill(Shutout) in the Semis and Finals. This team looks strong and extremely fast and can only improve once they practice.
keep us updated on other fall tournaments |
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itsaboutbb
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sccapcity
33 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2010 : 21:11:24
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| Thanks for the heads up. Nations corrected it earlier today. Props to the Nations and Hardcore Baseball staff. Great facilities and umpires; the fields are perfect for 13U games. The text message game and weather updates were very helpful. Coaches have to like that. Good job guys. |
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ItsjustLLBBall
119 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2010 : 22:47:52
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| Na...no chatter, fall baseball doesn't count. Means nothing and should actually be outlawed. Like 100 game season aren't enough.....hahaha |
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sccapcity
33 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2010 : 14:28:03
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| You know you're right. This is really roster building time..... |
Edited by - sccapcity on 08/17/2010 17:30:45 |
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nastycurve
244 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2010 : 01:39:46
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Fall is more laid back, time to work on specific things and fit new kids into rosters... Nothing too strenuous.
Good game between the Hoyas and Gamers on Sunday. Lots of good pitching and defense from both sides. |
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getusome3ecb
54 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2010 : 13:15:12
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| I agree the gamers and hoyas had a great low scoring game. Neither had great pitching but did play well on D. It was a great tpurnament for the fall. From the looks of things the 45's could be 1 pitcher away from having a set roster(11 or 12 players). It was good to see them in action so you could evaluate the need. |
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nastycurve
244 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2010 : 23:27:03
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The 45's did look good, they have a couple very fast kids. I thought there was good pitching from both the hoyas and the gamers, there was a lot of movement on the change ups and breaking balls and good pep on the fastballs.
Funny that you would think there was no great pitching in that game, but the gamers/45's game was 11-7, pretty high scoring. Was there a lot of errors in that game? |
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ItsjustLLBBall
119 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 00:20:41
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| Sounds like what you would do for a college team, not a 13u team....evaluate??? |
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Foul Territory
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 11:27:40
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Looked at the results from this past weekends Nations event...looked like a solid tournament. Checked the rosters as well and the Georgia Eagles look to have a solid group that includes an "Ace" pitcher from the 11U Stars/12U Xtreme. Plus one of the hardest working/focused players you'll find. Helluva athlete and outfielder. Is this group together only for the fall?
I read a post in this forum from the Gamers manager about fielding a team that will now compete against "upper class" teams...whatever that means. Looks like their getting the same result thus far.
Results showed stout pitching/defense from the Atlanta Hoyas (11 runs allowed in 4 games) and strong lineup from the 45's (38 runs scored in 5 games). Would have been nice to have those teams matched up.
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getusome3ecb
54 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 12:58:13
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| the gamers hoys was low scoring because the hoys couldnt hit at all and the gamers could not hit a kid throwing 40mph. they had a tough time waiting on it. The reason the 45s game got high scoring was some errors and both teams finally hit the ball after a weekend of walks. It was the 1st time each team had faced major pitching in the week. The gamers def lack pitching depth, the have a great hitting team though... |
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nastycurve
244 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 15:52:33
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Hoyas bats were definitely off this weekend. First time we've done anything since the end of June. Thought we did decent on defense and on the mound, not that the gamers couldnt hit 40mph, just that they were kept off timing. Warren Spahn once said "hitting is timing, pitching is upsetting timing". I would think a great hiting team like the gamers would smash a kid who only threw 40mph, especially seeing him for 5 innings(adjustment shouldve taken place sooner or later). A good mix of fb,cu and cb will do that to a team.
In my opinion, you would have to get a fastball up around 85 to throw it by kids at this level, and I haven't seen anyone bringing it like that yet.
The gamers won their first two games by a combined score of 29-7, beat the hoyas 2-0 and then lost 11-7, for a total of 38 runs scored and 18 runs against, looks like their bats were pretty primed to me. The Hoyas gave up 9 runs in 4 games(not sure why the site says 11), just gotta get both offense and defense going to get the wins to match the game play.
Hats off to the 45's for taking home the hardware, they put in the work where and when it counted. Anybody know if their catcher who went with the Jags to puerto rico is coming back to the 45's or moving on? |
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powerhitter15
23 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 16:38:53
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| I have to agree the ECB 45's did put on a good show by beating some good teams. Nastycurve, I think that catcher you mentioned is playing with the ECB Pride. |
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seminole tony
147 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2010 : 19:28:36
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45's just played well balanced ball when it counted.
Gamers were on their front foot all day against the Hoyas.
They did not adjust enough. They did leave bases loaded several innings and two on several innings against the Hoyas. Good teams can't do that and win.
45's came ready to play and induced a lot of balls right to players for outs. Their second baseman also made some great plays.
Hats off to the best team on that day. I look forward to a rematch soon.
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manonmoon
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Posted - 08/20/2010 : 19:01:42
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[quote]Originally posted by powerhitter15
I have to agree the ECB 45's did put on a good show by beating some good teams. Nastycurve, I think that catcher you mentioned is playing with the ECB Pride. not sure who was catching for 45s they had 2 catcher both were very good.great arms they block the ball good aiso they were quick.they could be any teams number ones and to have catcher like that on one roster has got to be awsome.if this team stay together it will be one of the top teams in the come spring |
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Foul Territory
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/22/2010 : 12:10:07
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| How were the 45's pitchers inducing balls right to players for outs? By keeping Gamers batters on their front foot all day like they were against the Hoyas? Maybe the Gamers just aren't as good a hitting team as being reported by some. Seems to be a lot of bias slanted toward certain teams and against others...im jus sayin |
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Spygate
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 00:35:01
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| The 45s looked like the real deal in that tournament! I hope we run into them again. I am interested to see them play other ECB teams. I think they will be pretty tough to beat. Pitching depth may be the only question. They certainly have a big kid who can hit and some speed he can drive around. |
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FIRE
20 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2010 : 10:46:01
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| FOR THOSE PLAYING FALL TOURNAMENTS, WHERE ARE PEOPLE PLAYING THE WEEKEND OF 9/11-9/12 |
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sccapcity
33 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 08:17:26
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| Any tournament surprises this weekend? |
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bball2k10
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 08:59:52
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| I heard the AAA Gwinnett Titans put up 16 runs on an ECB Major team. Pride I think. Congrats Titans. Heard their ace was mowing them down. |
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bball2k10
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 09:13:01
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| Congratulations also to other 13U area tournament winners this weekend - Covington Catch, Chain Braves, and Home Plate. Any others? |
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seminole tony
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Posted - 09/13/2010 : 10:52:14
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Can't believe this is all the smack the day after a big tournament weekend.
Home Plate makes a show of it after all the questions about their big changes.
Covington Catch wins after losing both pool games.
Gwinnett Titans win in Cumming.
Lets here the dirt on those winners or about the losers. Any surprises? Who looked good? Where's everyone playing next? |
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bball2k10
71 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 11:55:08
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After checking USSSA website some highlights would be the #5 seed in their pool, Catch, coming back to win it all. In Cumming lots of runs scored and given up by all. Is it big offense or not so good pitching and/or defense. In Peachtree City looks like Home Plate only gave up 4 runs in 4 games. Weak competition or some good pitching down south? Any reports from people who were there?
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cutoffman
63 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 13:01:05
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Homeplate is just following the trend from the GA Academy pitching last year. (GA Academy had one of the lowest runs allowed in the state last year but struggled scoring)
Those pitchers are now at HP and have added more good arms along with speed and hitting. Much better team. |
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FIRE
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Posted - 09/13/2010 : 13:31:22
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| from peachtree city, to be honest, the few runs given up were probably a combination of weaker competition + good pitching + a shootout format. homeplate wanted to get an idea of what they had for next year and they accomplished that, and for those looking for a total collapse -- well, it just didnt happen. look for the homeplate haters to log on soon. |
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LeftyBat
160 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 14:55:18
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Originally posted by bball2k10
After checking USSSA website some highlights would be the #5 seed in their pool, Catch, coming back to win it all. In Cumming lots of runs scored and given up by all. Is it big offense or not so good pitching and/or defense. In Peachtree City looks like Home Plate only gave up 4 runs in 4 games. Weak competition or some good pitching down south? Any reports from people who were there?
Those teams the Chili Dogs beat are not necessarily known for being offensive powerhouses... We will see about the pitching when they play some major teams, or even some strong AAA teams.
There is one young man on the Pride that I think will score 4 runs a game against most of the teams it the state. He is the real deal. I want to see the Chili Dogs play the Pride and see how that works out for them.
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Edited by - LeftyBat on 09/14/2010 08:31:02 |
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