CanAm Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ratface always seems to hit the nail on the head. There are numerous reasons for 'select' ball. 1.) Get the players in your school district together and start playing together as a team, sans the daisy pickers from the league. 2.) Go outside of your area and play on a team in hopes of becoming a better HS player. 3.) You want to play in college so you find a team that plays in several "showcase" events. 4.) You freakin love the sport, are good at it and want to play ball 24/7, 365. Some kids play because they love the sport and no other reason. 5.) Your parents think you need to be on one. 6.) Your dad, who has never played an inning and can't see his feet thinks it is cool to call pitches while sitting on a Rawlings bucket and wearing Oakley's on his hat. 1,2,3 and 4 are legit reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 #6 is a classic. Most of the #6 guys think their kid is the best of all time and on his way to the big leagues SOON!!! Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberhammer Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 #6 is a classic. Most of the #6 guys think their kid is the best of all time and on his way to the big leagues SOON!!! Good one. Most #6s also hold their sign "#1" between their legs as if they're hiding their sign away from the batter or other coach when the batter can clearly see whatever the catcher can see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeblood64 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 check out prospectsbaseball.net they have been around for a few years. most all players go on to play college ball. my son played for this organization and loved every minute of it. hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squid299 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I like where you're going with this, but short season is reserved for the guys that they know are going to make it. I would say the least talented minors is probably extended spring training guys that live at the complex. to be honest, you couldnt be more wrong. Everyone who is drafted plays SS rookie league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratface Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 to be honest, you couldnt be more wrong. Everyone who is drafted plays SS rookie league. No, I believe you're wrong. Not every draft pick is assigned to the short season rookie league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberhammer Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 to be honest, you couldnt be more wrong. Everyone who is drafted plays SS rookie league. No, sorry you're wrong. Short season is reserved for guys that have already played a season, ie D1 guys that are somewhat polished. Short-season guys never play 2 short seasons in a row. They usually go to A or AA the next summer. Look it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberhammer Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks orangeblood, do you have a contact # for any of the guys running it? It doesn't have a link for try-out information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbird Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks orangeblood, do you have a contact # for any of the guys running it? It doesn't have a link for try-out information Rubberhammer, I sent you a PM with contact information. We are a part of this organization as well. Great place to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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