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ECB_Insider
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Posted - 08/27/2009 : 12:05:07
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brownie1, I completely agree that the key ages for getting looked at are Soph and up. I also agree that it is not just the Astros teams that get looked at out of EC. I will say, however, that I am not aware of many other teams that go and play in as many showcases as the Astros. Especially at 16. Look at the number of players from the program that ended up playing in the AFLAC All-American game for the East. 20% of the team came out of the EC Astros program which is a huge number.
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titansx11
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Posted - 08/27/2009 : 14:56:02
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TW, there will only be 4 teams at 14u at E.C. that will compete, not play, compete at the major level. That is far less than 90% at E.C. more like 65% You have atleast 4 others teams that do not play out of E.C. that will compete, so there is your difference. |
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brownie1
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Posted - 08/27/2009 : 17:42:04
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ECB Insider, You are correct in that there were a large number of Astros on the Aflac team. However, there were also quite a few players on the Aflac team from the EC Braves. Bottom line is -- if you have enough talent & you are on a team at EC or wherever that plays in major tournaments & showcases & you are getting seen - they will find you!! |
Edited by - brownie1 on 08/27/2009 21:49:51 |
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ballgranny
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Posted - 08/27/2009 : 18:16:18
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I think there are nine ECB 14u teams 8 of which claim "major" status and I would agree that 3-4 will be able to compete at the major level. There are atleast 4-5 other teams within an hour of ECB that would be considered major talent. Refer to the posting above from ECB Insider. ECB is great and kids like to say they play there but it is not the only place within an hour of Atlanta to play on a good major team. Great place for tournaments at every age. Great instruction can be found at other places too and great Major players! |
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mammabee
95 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 18:29:09
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Well really Im thinking of 7 to 9 specific outside of ecb teams that most definitly will be competing @ Majors.
I sure dont know what percentage of Major players are for ecb but no way its 90 percent and truthfuly more like 30% cause : theres gwinnett , north fulton , buckhead ball and south to west of Atlanta definite majors..
quote: Originally posted by titansx11
TW, there will only be 4 teams at 14u at E.C. that will compete, not play, compete at the major level. That is far less than 90% at E.C. more like 65% You have atleast 4 others teams that do not play out of E.C. that will compete, so there is your difference.
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loveforthegame25
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Posted - 08/27/2009 : 19:47:47
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FW, I knew this would draw some interest. There are at least 6 competitive 14U EC Teams. The Astros, Stallions, Titans Longhorns, Combat and the Braves will be up there with all the teams in the area, competitive. ok maybe 88 %. I know Team Gwinnett is loaded with talent. Got the top player from Pro Spot. Im ok with being proven wrong, what teams are loaded with talent at the Major level not at EC besides team G? That means 10 or 11 out of 14 or 15 on the roster are Major players. |
Edited by - loveforthegame25 on 08/27/2009 21:51:01 |
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brownie1
17 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 22:10:19
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What about Vipers? Bulldog Baseball? |
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cam1
39 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2009 : 07:07:49
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I think that the Astro's are on another planet compared to everyone else. They will be playing up alot next year I think. As far as the rest..... There are about 4-5 that are near the elite catagory should be fun to watch how it shakes out. It will be a very competitive year in 14u I think as long as the Astro's are playing up. |
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aj94
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Posted - 08/28/2009 : 10:13:41
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quote: Originally posted by loveforthegame25
FW, I knew this would draw some interest. There are at least 6 competitive 14U EC Teams. The Astros, Stallions, Titans Longhorns, Combat and the Braves will be up there with all the teams in the area, competitive. ok maybe 88 %. I know Team Gwinnett is loaded with talent. Got the top player from Pro Spot. Im ok with being proven wrong, what teams are loaded with talent at the Major level not at EC besides team G? That means 10 or 11 out of 14 or 15 on the roster are Major players.
I do not know that the top 6 at ECB will fall in that order but I guess time will tell...some of you might be in for a surprise. |
Edited by - aj94 on 08/28/2009 11:31:30 |
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loveforthegame25
448 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2009 : 11:40:17
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AJ, that wasnt an order, just random teams that I thought would compete at the Major level. |
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aj94
182 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2009 : 15:40:52
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Oh ok, I got you. I think you left one out, but again time will tell. |
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baseballfamily95
7 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2009 : 19:40:33
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I know of a little team in Buford (Georgia Warhawks) that have added several players that just might surprise you next spring. Several players from Outlaws Baseball as well as a few other new ones on the team. I'm not suggesting they will be competetive with the Astro's, but I assure you it is a group that consists of primarily "major" players. |
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coachdan06
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Posted - 08/29/2009 : 01:36:25
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I have it on high authority that no where close to 90 percent of true Major level players are at east cobb baseball indeed it is quite less than 50 percent.
It is reckless to suggest otherwise and might I say a bit lacking in respect to all the outside players and teams who also are Major and in many cases better teams than those at east cobb baseball. I draw that summary from looking at published USSSA scores.
C'mon lets give these kids a valuable chance to make a name for themselves before just giving it to them or taking it away on a yet to be earned " reputation "
My best to all |
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cam1
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Posted - 08/29/2009 : 10:39:48
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The Astro's are in a class all to themselves and then I think this year there isn't a clear pecking order after that. I think that it will be interresting to see how PCV looks next year or Bulldog Baseball. I think that the Stallions are loaded and primed to compete. Looking at the 14u division it's loaded with talent top to bottom. I can't wait to see if there are any surprise teams that creep into the top spots. |
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ECB_Insider
54 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2009 : 19:30:03
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coachdan, While I agree that it is not close to 90%, there is NOOOO WAAAY I believe it is as low as 50%. Maybe there is a need for clarification of the major players being discussed. I think the original post that discussed a percentage meant in the area, not total major players. If we are talking about ALL Major players, then you are right, coachdan, it is definately below 50%. Just take a trip to the Elite WS and you can easily see.
There is NO AUTHORITY on this subject. It is subjective and depends on your analysis of the players and who is on what team.
You can say the Astros will be in a class all to themselves because 90% of last year's National Championship team is moving up and have added the top 3 players from Bulldog and PCV. That gives you some analysis, but after that, there is still a lot to be worked out. There has been a lot of moving around of players so we shall see. With kids playing football in the fall, and JV in the spring, we may not really know the order until late in the season next year.
It makes for good discussion, though. |
Edited by - ECB_Insider on 08/29/2009 21:33:17 |
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