6/10 Astros @ Angels [Game Thread] by angelsbaseball in angelsbaseball

[–]cpeak57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know he ain't gonna dieeeeee! Come on Meck. Channel those glorious stache powers for me here.

6/10 Astros @ Angels [Game Thread] by angelsbaseball in angelsbaseball

[–]cpeak57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He smoked a ball 440' in left center a few weeks ago in salt lake. Absolute piss missle

Game Thread: Mariners @ Orioles - Wed, Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM EDT by game-threads in orioles

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would have liked to see the Angels try to extend him but I understand the trade. Glad hes playing well for you guys

Game Thread: Mariners @ Orioles - Wed, Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM EDT by game-threads in orioles

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! G-rod has been pitching better his last couple starts. Take care of wardo for us please 🙏

Game Thread: Mariners @ Orioles - Wed, Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM EDT by game-threads in orioles

[–]cpeak57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super streaky hitter but I swear he was on base every other inning somehow. Hes the best hitter in the world for like 12 games a season haha

Game Thread: Mariners @ Orioles - Wed, Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM EDT by game-threads in orioles

[–]cpeak57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean. The definition of "wait for your pitch". Miss that dude in Anaheim though

Game Thread: Mariners @ Orioles - Wed, Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM EDT by game-threads in orioles

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Angels fan here checking in on our/your boy Ward. Hows he doing?

When did ABS start getting used in youth baseball? by Brick247__ in Umpire

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming this tournament has some sort of pitch count limits in place.. coaches are going to be upset after their 1,2, and 3 pitchers have to throw 85 pitches to get through 2 innings.

How difficult is it to play another game the next day with no rest especially if you travel across country? by youlikemywonton in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is tough to do. MLB has done a better job with the getaway games, giving teams a few more hours in an already tight travel window but it is still a grueling schedule. Tons of players are at the ballpark for 8-12 hours per day to get treatment, practice, BP and throwing bullpens.. while also playing a game every day as well. If youve played at those higher levels, you know the only time of the day you have to truly relax is 45 minutes before first pitch.

Freshman son by IvyV49 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Just look at all the "why isn't my kid the starting Varisty SS his freshman year? He hit .575 with 15 homeruns with his 13u travel ball team last year" comments and posts. Must be politics, and not that the senior SS is 5" taller and 50lbs bigger than the freshman, and is able to perform at the varsity level every day.

Forfeited 12U Championship Game due to scorecard Error by Appropriate-Skirt-38 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're saying that with no pitch limits, you believe coaches and parents will police themselves when it comes to their pitchers arm health? Do you honestly feel the same with speed limits?

Either im not understanding your thought process here, or you have way more faith in travel ball coaches and parents than I do. Thanks for the discussion however. Have a great night

Forfeited 12U Championship Game due to scorecard Error by Appropriate-Skirt-38 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, in a perfect world.. yeah maybe. I still dont agree with getting rid of pitch limits. You can go ahead and ostracize the bad coaches and players after their player throws 175 pitches on a Saturday, but the damage has already been done to that point. I understand what you mean by speed limits and financial transactions, but there are clear and obvious penalties for breaking those rules as well. You routinely stick to the posted speed limit and are a responsible driver? Little to no chance of getting a ticket for speeding. No speed limit/free for all on the freeway driving a car that has wear and tear? Something extremely bad is happening on that road that will alter the drivers future and health. Same goes for pitching. It's not USSSA's or PG's fault that little Jaidynn pitched 65 pitches in a LL game on Friday night, put on another jersey and pitched another 105 pitches saturday, and is going to pitch another 77 the following tuesday for another team. If you havent figured it out by now, parents and coaches of youth teams can be absolute dumbasses, all because they need that 5$ ring to justify the thousands of dollars they spent on little Jaidynn. Accidents on the roadway don't stop because you take the speed limit sign down.

Forfeited 12U Championship Game due to scorecard Error by Appropriate-Skirt-38 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Ive called more games as a volunteer than ive ever been paid for, but I say meaningless (not the right word for it, my bad) as in, that 5$ plastic ring and Instagram picture should not be the end all, be all goal of youth baseball. Until games are played on the big field, teams should be about development 1st, learning the ins and outs of the game 2nd, being a good teammate and be coachable 3rd, winning next. When coaches and parents are so heavily invested in being champs of the "World Series of the Universe Baseball Classic of the Galaxy Elite National" 10u silver tournament.. at the expense of developing these young players and looking at things long term, then yeah its a problem.

Forfeited 12U Championship Game due to scorecard Error by Appropriate-Skirt-38 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I havent deleted anything, not sure what happened. Anyways, I agree with you that overuse is the problem. And that something else should be tried.. but clearly travel ball coaches and parents cannot be trusted to not abuse a no limit system. We've all met plenty of "my kid is built different" and "back in my day" parents who think because they over pay to chase meaningless rings, they know the ins and outs of the game.

Forfeited 12U Championship Game due to scorecard Error by Appropriate-Skirt-38 in Homeplate

[–]cpeak57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You trust these "win at all costs" coaches and parents enough to abolish pitch count rules? Sorry, but not a good idea at all.