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bsblfan
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 Posted - 02/26/2017 : 19:08:38
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| I remember seeing a post on here a while back where someone was basically downplaying the kids in alternative HS programs. I remember he said something about the pitching was terrible and the games were long and boring. That's the farthest thing from the truth. My son didn't make his HS team, so he took a spot on one of the alternative teams. The competition is solid and, since the programs exist so the kids can get playing time, he's playing twice as much as his friends in HS. I highly recommend it. Don't knock it until you try it. |
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IBABASEBALL
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Posted - 02/27/2017 : 10:06:10
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| I agree 100%. Saw a team about 2 years ago when my son played that would beat almost any high school team I saw play that same year. Reason is you are still pulling from outside counties and districts. They played a doubleheader almost every time they played. Lots of reps and coaching was outstanding. Only downside is the games didn't have the exact same feel of playing for a high school. |
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Shut Out
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Posted - 03/08/2017 : 09:02:31
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| I agree getting playing time and AB's is a huge benefit. However no way the quality of play is what you say it is if these are kids that didn't make their HS team. |
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turntwo
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Posted - 03/08/2017 : 09:32:14
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Originally posted by Shut Out
I agree getting playing time and AB's is a huge benefit. However no way the quality of play is what you say it is if these are kids that didn't make their HS team.
Some don't "make" their teams-- sure. While others (most?) do not WANT to play for their h/s.
Sure, there are some LEGIT h/s teams that their 'cuts' would make a worthy team-- they are just that rich in talent. But those are few and far in between. You've got politics, lackluster regions/programs, along with even cost that may drive kids to 'alternative' teams. |
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BREAMKING
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Posted - 03/08/2017 : 11:25:27
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| I think it is great these kids get to play ball but nothing compares to high school state playoffs. If your kid is on a team that can make a run enjoy the run be over before you blink and you will remember it a lifetime. These kids in this league are very fortunate to have a place to keep playing and having fun. I see nothing wrong with that at all. Good luck on region games starting up. |
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bsblfan
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Posted - 03/09/2017 : 20:17:47
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Originally posted by Shut Out
I agree getting playing time and AB's is a huge benefit. However no way the quality of play is what you say it is if these are kids that didn't make their HS team.
So, all of the players on the local HS baseball teams are the best players in the area? I've seen HS games and I've seen HS alternative games. If you haven't seen both you're making a prejudiced statement. |
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satchel
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Posted - 03/10/2017 : 11:24:44
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| Did you know that Seth Beer played for a homeschool high school team (Gwinnett Barons) before he went to "regular" school? Some of these alternative teams are legit. I saw a JV game the other night in south forsyth....awufl baseball. I 3 balls were hit out of the infield...a dozen walks, a dozen errors. Don't assume all of the alternative programs are kids that were cut. Many/most are homeschool/small private schools that don't have the opportunity to play on a high school team. |
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bama21
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Posted - 03/10/2017 : 11:49:07
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| High School baseball is a lot like rec baseball because you are limited by a specified, predetermined geographical area, unless you are a private school. Granted some high schools are blessed with having 5-8 really good players, but I would guess that is not the norm, especially the smaller schools. |
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Hurricane
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Posted - 03/10/2017 : 11:56:31
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I will say I have seen some games over the past few years and I would say 50% were not cut from their HS teams. Some of them decided not to play for their coach for one reason or another. Some might have been in trouble with something they did at the school, Everyone has a reason they play but I have seen some that would be the best players on their HS teams. I am not exaggerating and saw a team a few years ago that would beat most HS teams. They had more than a couple of kids throwing 90, with D-1 Scholarships. Now the other 50% of the teams and players were not great but could have made most HS teams. Some were at schools that might have had state championship caliber teams so they didn't make the cut, some obviously should have made their HS team but didn't for god knows why? But will continue to play at the next level, I promise you that.
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3030
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Posted - 04/05/2017 : 22:06:28
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Any recommendations on an alternative HS program to tryout for? I'm thinking about trying it
Thanks |
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jaguars18
245 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2017 : 12:20:57
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| Seth played for a private school not an alternate and went to regular as a sophomore. .do not confuse private schools with home school teams or other non competitive programs |
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turntwo
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Posted - 04/06/2017 : 12:42:34
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Originally posted by jaguars18
do not confuse private schools with home school teams or other non competitive programs
Some, not all 'home school' programs may be non-competitive, but I can assure you, there's a couple right now, that could hang with or beat most public 'powerhouse' schools. |
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satchel
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Posted - 04/06/2017 : 12:53:45
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Originally posted by jaguars18
Seth played for a private school not an alternate and went to regular as a sophomore. .do not confuse private schools with home school teams or other non competitive programs
He played for the Gwinnett Barons prior to that, which is a homeschool only team. |
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3030
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Posted - 04/06/2017 : 22:33:42
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Originally posted by turntwo
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Originally posted by jaguars18
do not confuse private schools with home school teams or other non competitive programs
Some, not all 'home school' programs may be non-competitive, but I can assure you, there's a couple right now, that could hang with or beat most public 'powerhouse' schools.
What is the best way to find out about these programs?
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turntwo
955 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2017 : 09:39:42
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Originally posted by 3030
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Originally posted by turntwo
Some, not all 'home school' programs may be non-competitive, but I can assure you, there's a couple right now, that could hang with or beat most public 'powerhouse' schools.
What is the best way to find out about these programs?
The "High School age Tryouts/Openings" portion of this site would be a start. I quick look rendered 4-6 'home school' or high-school alternatives. ECB has 3-4 teams (the Academy team, 2 Eagles teams, and the Saints). I know Homeplate also has a team. |
Edited by - turntwo on 04/07/2017 09:44:45 |
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Alternative High School Program Myths
