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ItsjustLLBBall
119 Posts |
 Posted - 05/07/2009 : 16:18:55
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| Any predictions? |
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Hey Man
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 18:23:55
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| Georgia Roadrunners, East Cobb Stars, Southern Jaguars, South Forsyth Renegades, East Cobb Colt 45' East Cobb Braves and Elite Gamers Red are the teams to look out for. |
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Rocky
290 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 07:03:45
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| I dont see the Renegades listed? I would go with East Cobb Stars, 45's, Blazers, or elite gamers on this one. |
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Rocky
290 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 07:15:44
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| I just noticed some of the games are at Adcock field. That field is too small for 11U baseball. There will be alot of homeruns hit there. People say that field is 200, but looking at it, I would say more like 185 or so. This could change alot of outcomes for teams that play there. |
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Hanging Curve
64 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 08:01:47
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My predictions:
EC Stars to win
I haven't looked at the brackets yet, but if I were handicapping the strongest teams, I'd look for Jaguars, Colt 45's, and Roadrunners to be the other 3 in the final 4 with the Stars. |
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ItsjustLLBBall
119 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 08:35:51
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| I tend to agree with you, except for the Renegades....they aren't playing this weekend there. |
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Hey Man
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 11:01:04
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Sorry I was looking at the wrong thing. The Renegades aren't in it.
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Marinersfan
57 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 11:15:24
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Its pretty ridiculous that they would schedule games at such a small field for 11U. I agree, it could certainly change the outcome of games which should not be the case when not everyone advances to the same bracket. Although, according to the schedule, there's a big pool play game being played there on saturday--Blazers vs. Stars. Which leads me to my next question, why would Triple crown pull out two of the top teams and match them up in pool play with only one advancing but not match up the other top teams? I've seen this a lot with TC this year.
I'd give the edge to the two or three top teams mentioned above that got easy draws and can save their pitching for Sunday.
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Originally posted by Rocky
I just noticed some of the games are at Adcock field. That field is too small for 11U baseball. There will be alot of homeruns hit there. People say that field is 200, but looking at it, I would say more like 185 or so. This could change alot of outcomes for teams that play there.
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Hey Man
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 16:07:59
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| I don't think the Blazers are one of the elite georgia teams. Ya, I give them credit for beating the Chattanooga Colonels and East Cobb Braves but I don't think they can handle the Southern Jaguars and East Cobb Stars for examples. |
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Goin Deep
140 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 06:41:37
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| One home run (that I saw) hit last night at Adcock. There will be NO doubles. Players were actually playing with their back touching the fence at one point. Oh well. |
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Hey Man
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 16:54:41
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| I can't believe that the East Cobb Stars lost to the North Georgia Blazers 9-3. I was wrong maybe the Blazers are one of the elite Georgia teams. |
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Goin Deep
140 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 18:18:00
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Hey Man
Looks like the Blazers handled the Stars 9-3 |
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Marinersfan
57 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 23:13:39
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| Can't put any stock in games played on a field where the outfielders are playing with their backs against the wall, pop-up outs turn into homeruns and gap shops turn into singles. |
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Boss Power
23 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2009 : 19:18:00
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| Southern Jags win North Atlanta Open. They should move up in the ranking,you would think. |
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Hey Man
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2009 : 19:24:30
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| Congrats to the Southern Jaguars for winning the Championship and going undefeated in the tournament. |
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ronicard
117 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2009 : 21:17:51
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| Congratulations to Ron and the Southern Jaguars. First, the Slugfest, now the North Atlanta Open. Great job by the Jaguars. |
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elitebaseball
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 09:06:39
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Congrats to the Jaguars for a Great Tournament.
The EC Stars & EC Braves played them to the wire and should be commended.
The Blazers are DEFINITELY in that ELITE group. Jags bats just wouldn't quit.
Even though the fields were small for these caliper of kids, I must say that after watching 7 or so games everything leveled out and the games played out as they would have on the big fields.
Looking forward to watching the 12's this upcoming weekend. |
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ronicard
117 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 10:40:17
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| I didn't see any of the games this weekend, but the effect that I usually see on small fields is rarely so much the homerun. Rather, it's the ability to play your outfielders very shallow because even a ball that goes over their head can be retrieved before the other team gets more than a double; and often you can even hold that team to a single. In my opinion, the smaller field works as more of an equalizer against the bigger hitting teams who consistently hit balls into the gaps. Those balls which would go for extra bases and put runners in scoring position on regular-sized fields go for singles on a smaller field and you then have to get that hitter (often a heavier, slower player) from 1st to 2nd to get him into scoring position. |
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ItsjustLLBBall
119 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 11:05:29
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Wouldn't actually agree with that statement. To be considered an elite you have to show depth and I am not at all convinced that they are deep at all. Don't get me wrong, the blazers are a good team, but to be putting the amongst the elite because they had A LOT of breaks go their way in two games vs the Stars and Roadrunners, does not make a team an elite team...Should they move up, absolutely, but to crack the top four...no way. Not even close.
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Originally posted by elitebaseball
Congrats to the Jaguars for a Great Tournament.
The EC Stars & EC Braves played them to the wire and should be commended.
The Blazers are DEFINITELY in that ELITE group. Jags bats just wouldn't quit.
Even though the fields were small for these caliper of kids, I must say that after watching 7 or so games everything leveled out and the games played out as they would have on the big fields.
Looking forward to watching the 12's this upcoming weekend.
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elitebaseball
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 11:58:59
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Ronicard,
I agree.... I saw quite a few of those & even kids who possibly could've even gotten triples from balls hit in the corners.
The 2 biggest things I saw were
1-The traditional RF throwing runners out at 1b and even CF throwing a few out at 1b
2- The teams had to have more than 4-5 players that could consistently hit the ball into gaps for base hits.
The biggest factors involved the pitching keeping the baseball down and neutralizing the HR hitters.... They done a terrific job with that this weekend
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Originally posted by ronicard
I didn't see any of the games this weekend, but the effect that I usually see on small fields is rarely so much the homerun. Rather, it's the ability to play your outfielders very shallow because even a ball that goes over their head can be retrieved before the other team gets more than a double; and often you can even hold that team to a single. In my opinion, the smaller field works as more of an equalizer against the bigger hitting teams who consistently hit balls into the gaps. Those balls which would go for extra bases and put runners in scoring position on regular-sized fields go for singles on a smaller field and you then have to get that hitter (often a heavier, slower player) from 1st to 2nd to get him into scoring position.
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highcheese
71 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 14:08:18
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| I saw a couple of the arena baseball games. Viewed a team losing to a team whose only runs came from homeruns which were routine fly balls in a park 10 feet bigger. No matter where you play the dimensions are the same for each team. Whomever adjusts the quickest can make things really interesting. The brain game of a shorter fence plays havoc on kids with gap power and warning track power. They think they can jack it out now and change their plate approach to their detriment. Good coaching can come alive in these parks. Kinda neat to shake it up a little. There has gotta be 10000 balls in the woods there too. |
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ballplayas
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Posted - 05/11/2009 : 20:12:41
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| I saw some pretty good baseball this weekend in this event. The fields may have been a little small for these major teams but I am in agreement that it all equaled out in the end. What I did see was a Jaguar team that clearly separated themselves as the #1 Team in Georgia. Sure they can be beat as this is BASEBALL and anything can happen; but they have a lot of pieces that make them a total team. They play solid defense, run the bases okay, and can hit unlike any team in the state...and their kids look like they are having a lot of FUN. Congrats to the Jaguars. I really enjoy seeing that group of kids play. |
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elitebaseball
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 21:17:44
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Ballplayas....
I agree.... I liked seeing the Jags hit that baseball.
After checking the USSSA records, other than a 8-0 loss to the Longhorns in the Super NIT and a 8-7 loss to the Roadrunners in the Battle of the South they are 4-2 against the top 5 teams in the State.
Should they still be #2 behind the EC Stars with a 3-0 record against them including 2 run ruled games as well as coming from behind this weekend and a exciting contest?
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Originally posted by ballplayas
I saw some pretty good baseball this weekend in this event. The fields may have been a little small for these major teams but I am in agreement that it all equaled out in the end. What I did see was a Jaguar team that clearly separated themselves as the #1 Team in Georgia. Sure they can be beat as this is BASEBALL and anything can happen; but they have a lot of pieces that make them a total team. They play solid defense, run the bases okay, and can hit unlike any team in the state...and their kids look like they are having a lot of FUN. Congrats to the Jaguars. I really enjoy seeing that group of kids play.
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wolf20
27 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2009 : 21:54:50
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The Jags done it again.
Stars #1? I don't think so.
Roadrunners #3? Maybe
Have either of them won a Major Tournament this year?
Longhorns still have the edge in my opinion... Super NIT Champs
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homerunking
110 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2009 : 09:07:20
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| I give it to the JAGS...#1.. They played in the Battle of the South with the STARS and ROADRUNNERS and the GBC team from NC..They went 3-0 in Pool play, only losing to the 2nd place Roadrunners..Plus Jags took a trip to Fl looking for the best travel baseball has to offer..didn't do as well as they are now but they went to play baseball...They also won Slugfest going undefeated and had a few close calls, but pulled it off.The Stars and Roadrunners are my next 2 because they also travel looking for the best 11u tournament they can play in...They may not have won one yet but they aren't scared to go and play with the best from wherever....To be the best you have to play the best in your age group..To me if a team is playing up they should be winning all the 11u tournaments and have no comp..The 10u Bandits are one of the few teams in GA that do not have any comp in their age group... |
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baseballpapa
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Posted - 05/14/2009 : 08:49:45
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| I am not familiar with the 11U but after reading most of the above posts I see the Stars, Jags, and Blazers mentioned more than the 11U Longhorns. I know the Longhorns are playing a lot in the 12U division which I think shows a lot of courage and heart and will only make them better in the long run. Why are we not hearing more in this division about the 11U Longhorns. After all they did win the Super NIT in Atlanta. |
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North Atlanta Open 11u This Weekend
