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rippit
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 Posted - 01/25/2016 : 16:00:48
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| PLEASE do your kid a favor and send him to HS tryouts in BASEBALL PANTS. Not sweats, not jeans, not shorts. And for pity's sake, big boys wear metal cleats. Not molded and especially not tennis shoes. Shaking my dang head. And wouldn't you know, the offenders I'm watching right now are the worst kids on the field. Just wow. |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2016 : 16:39:20
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PUT A CAP ON TOO however if freezing you can have a stocking cap..UNDER YOUR HAT and stop pulling bags with wheels on them. Carry the darn things your not 8 anymore
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DecaturDad
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Posted - 01/25/2016 : 22:22:42
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Originally posted by whits23
PUT A CAP ON TOO however if freezing you can have a stocking cap..UNDER YOUR HAT and stop pulling bags with wheels on them. Carry the darn things your not 8 anymore
Whats wrong with pulling a bag with wheels? Those are usually the catchers and they have a fair amount of gear. I am not saying they can't carry it when needed. I just don't see anything wrong with using a wheeled bag as you walk to the field. Am I missing something?
-Also, don't let the coach see you watching the try outs. |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 02:54:23
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| Some coaches don't care and actually expect a crowd. But don't sit there yelling at your freshman from the top row of the bleachers. That happened too. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 08:30:58
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My son has catcher's gear with a hockey style helmet, a batting helmet, 2 bats, 1B glove, outfield glove, catchers glove, and water.
What is he supposed to be using if not a rolling bag?
And while I agree metal cleats are what the big boys use there are SEVERAL fields that don't want you to mess up the fields if you aren't in a game, especially mounds. I would suggest wearing metal and have rubber in your bag just in case. |
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lowandoutside
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Posted - 01/26/2016 : 09:48:17
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| My son is a catcher and hasn't used a rolling bag since 12u. He has a backpack bag that has his two bats, batting helmet, fielding/pitching glove, and 1b mitt. He then has a duffel bag with his catcher's gear and his catcher's mitt. Watch the older kids as they roll into the parks, 16u and up. Most kids have only a duffel bag with their gear. I agree, do away with the rolling bag. That was cute at the younger ages, but you're old enough and strong enough to carry your gear. |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 11:10:37
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
My son has catcher's gear with a hockey style helmet, a batting helmet, 2 bats, 1B glove, outfield glove, catchers glove, and water.
What is he supposed to be using if not a rolling bag?
And while I agree metal cleats are what the big boys use there are SEVERAL fields that don't want you to mess up the fields if you aren't in a game, especially mounds. I would suggest wearing metal and have rubber in your bag just in case.
I'm talking HS tryouts here...not PG events. Wear metal. Kids do need turfs in the hitting buildings, but not on the field. |
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HeyBlue
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Posted - 01/26/2016 : 11:15:02
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| My umpire bag rolls, and I use it as such. I wouldn't worry so much about the wheels on the bag. Some had the back pack types and some were rolling their bags in for the college showcase games. |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 11:43:06
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First of all i love umpires smooch smooch...LOL
not going to go HAM on wheels but my son played 4 years hs as a catcher and just as many going up and down the east coast and neither he or any other kid had wheels. YOU CARRY YOUR BAG> I also spent several years in a summer college program and no catcher had wheels. Look at a college or similar game you never see catchers or any player dragging bags with wheels. If you are in high school and can not carry your equipment bag you are not strong enough to play catcher full time IMO
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bama21
278 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 12:34:47
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| Sure man-up now and then if you make it to the Majors, then you can sissy-up again. Those guys can't even wipe their own sweat off, they have a trainer for everything. |
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BaseballMom6
233 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 12:52:50
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| All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not. For tryouts my kid carries a full array of catcher's gear, spare catcher's mitt, 1st base mitt, fielding glove, metals, turf shoes, 2 bats, batting helmet etc. Perhaps all you big grown up men should get rid of your wheeled luggage, because you are certainly old enough and strong enough to carry it yourself. He can shoulder his bag when needed. But the HS kids are going from school to the field so they also have their school backpacks to carry. Focus on what is important. Dressing properly, having all needed equipment, and the right attitude. Be ready to work hard, hustle and be respectful. Keep your gear orderly, not all over the dugout floor. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 14:14:02
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not.
But....but....but it's winter, what the heck else can we focus on? Perhaps we will behave better when the first HS game starts....maybe! |
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bfriendly
376 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 14:26:19
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not. For tryouts my kid carries a full array of catcher's gear, spare catcher's mitt, 1st base mitt, fielding glove, metals, turf shoes, 2 bats, batting helmet etc. Perhaps all you big grown up men should get rid of your wheeled luggage, because you are certainly old enough and strong enough to carry it yourself. He can shoulder his bag when needed. But the HS kids are going from school to the field so they also have their school backpacks to carry. Focus on what is important. Dressing properly, having all needed equipment, and the right attitude. Be ready to work hard, hustle and be respectful. Keep your gear orderly, not all over the dugout floor.
THIS^^^^^^
I certainly dont see a problem with a bag on wheels or a back pack.........or a side carry duffle type if it makes ya'll feel manly. But, Side carry bags are conducive to backaches etc.......If you are going to carry a bucket of something somewhere, you are better off carrying two buckets and even the load.....not saying you cant carry a side carry bag. But when you see your kid set it down, then stretch his back to even him or herself back out, ask yourself if there is a better way or if you think its healthful. Doing that day in and day out will have its effects.
TO the OP, WOW!
Nowadays any kid trying out for a HS team should be in full uniform with cup cleats etc....But then again, I agree there are much bigger things to be concerned with......and maybe they never played baseball before I dont concern myself with other peoples actions unless it directly(or indirectly) affects mine or me |
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turntwo
955 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 14:37:02
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not. For tryouts my kid carries a full array of catcher's gear, spare catcher's mitt, 1st base mitt, fielding glove, metals, turf shoes, 2 bats, batting helmet etc. Perhaps all you big grown up men should get rid of your wheeled luggage, because you are certainly old enough and strong enough to carry it yourself. He can shoulder his bag when needed. But the HS kids are going from school to the field so they also have their school backpacks to carry. Focus on what is important. Dressing properly, having all needed equipment, and the right attitude. Be ready to work hard, hustle and be respectful. Keep your gear orderly, not all over the dugout floor.
While I may or may not agree... You mention wheels on luggage... Careful... The first one of you recommending me take my wheels off my beer cooler, we gonna have a problem.... (Back to the lab trying to engineer an engine for my beer cooler so it can be a motorized cart where I can ride it) |
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lowandoutside
69 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 15:21:53
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Originally posted by turntwo
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not. For tryouts my kid carries a full array of catcher's gear, spare catcher's mitt, 1st base mitt, fielding glove, metals, turf shoes, 2 bats, batting helmet etc. Perhaps all you big grown up men should get rid of your wheeled luggage, because you are certainly old enough and strong enough to carry it yourself. He can shoulder his bag when needed. But the HS kids are going from school to the field so they also have their school backpacks to carry. Focus on what is important. Dressing properly, having all needed equipment, and the right attitude. Be ready to work hard, hustle and be respectful. Keep your gear orderly, not all over the dugout floor.
While I may or may not agree... You mention wheels on luggage... Careful... The first one of you recommending me take my wheels off my beer cooler, we gonna have a problem.... (Back to the lab trying to engineer an engine for my beer cooler so it can be a motorized cart where I can ride it)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/40762363?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227030192664&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=50700575912&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=68212034887&veh=sem |
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turntwo
955 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 16:07:35
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Originally posted by lowandoutside
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Originally posted by turntwo
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not. For tryouts my kid carries a full array of catcher's gear, spare catcher's mitt, 1st base mitt, fielding glove, metals, turf shoes, 2 bats, batting helmet etc. Perhaps all you big grown up men should get rid of your wheeled luggage, because you are certainly old enough and strong enough to carry it yourself. He can shoulder his bag when needed. But the HS kids are going from school to the field so they also have their school backpacks to carry. Focus on what is important. Dressing properly, having all needed equipment, and the right attitude. Be ready to work hard, hustle and be respectful. Keep your gear orderly, not all over the dugout floor.
While I may or may not agree... You mention wheels on luggage... Careful... The first one of you recommending me take my wheels off my beer cooler, we gonna have a problem.... (Back to the lab trying to engineer an engine for my beer cooler so it can be a motorized cart where I can ride it)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/40762363?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227030192664&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=50700575912&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=68212034887&veh=sem
You, my man, are a God-send!!!
See y'all around the fields. If you see me on my motorized 'cart', flag me down, as there's a good chance I'll have a cold one for ya! |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 16:10:30
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| do those go in reverse? cant wait till baldwin see's that coming thru the gate at ecb |
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LFconcessions
29 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2016 : 18:19:20
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Originally posted by whits23
do those go in reverse? cant wait till baldwin see's that coming thru the gate at ecb
If there is something good in there it may very well be confiscated.... for personal consumption
Seriously though - did get a good chuckle reading the post. First day of tryouts my son warmed up arms with a freshman in sweatpants - the freshman did not make the team.
Looking forward to getting the season started! Best of luck, and health, to all this spring! |
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unitedballers
29 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2016 : 14:45:30
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| Obviously it’s a slow rolling news day… |
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ABC_Baseball
90 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2016 : 22:17:56
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| So someone explain the metal cleats thing to me???? I get it that most men's size cleats are metal. Molded are hard to find for kids under 13u with big feet. That being said, metal is heavier and my kid is so picky, I would not be surprised if he didn't like them. I get it that you get more traction, but I've also read that some think it puts more stress on your joints/feet. I honestly don't get why it is a must. Is someone going to tell me a two piece bat is a must now? Seems like a preference thing. |
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brball
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Posted - 01/27/2016 : 22:37:03
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Originally posted by unitedballers
Obviously it’s a slow rolling news day…
Might be a slow day, but man some of these comments are spot on. Sweat pants with Chuck Taylor's = cut, see you next year/ Baseball pants with SPIKES, etc. = what travel team you play with and what positions do you play kid?
Long story short and can't believe I'm saying this, school ball & travel is a different animal... (make sure your kid is "8U baseball ready" parents)!
Good luck and best wishes to all the kids, |
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BaseballMom6
233 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2016 : 08:52:25
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| ABC - Molded in larger sizes are much easier to find these days, my kid wears a size 12 and we have no problem. With all the turf fields he plays on, having a pair is a must. When he hit that magic age and switched over to metals he started having a lot of heal pain so he only wore them for games and always practiced in molded cleats. Coaches never seemed to care. I would think it may be more difficult to find metals in smaller sizes for the smaller younger guys since most leagues don't switch to metal till 13. If your kid is picky I'd suggest trying the New Balance 4040V3, my son loves them, they are lighter than most, and don't seem to cause him any heel pain. |
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CaCO3Girl
1989 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2016 : 09:50:58
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Originally posted by ABC_Baseball
So someone explain the metal cleats thing to me???? I get it that most men's size cleats are metal. Molded are hard to find for kids under 13u with big feet. That being said, metal is heavier and my kid is so picky, I would not be surprised if he didn't like them. I get it that you get more traction, but I've also read that some think it puts more stress on your joints/feet. I honestly don't get why it is a must. Is someone going to tell me a two piece bat is a must now? Seems like a preference thing.
My kid didn't like his cup either, but it's wear it or don't play. Near as I can tell the metal cleats provide more traction and make basemen think twice about blocking the bag! Also, funny you ask about the bats...in some tourneys they WILL dictate what type of bat you can use, all BBCOR are not created equal. |
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HeyBlue
92 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2016 : 10:12:23
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
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Originally posted by BaseballMom6
All you harping on catcher's using wheeled bags for their boatload of equipment need to find something worthy of focusing on, this for sure is not.
But....but....but it's winter, what the heck else can we focus on? Perhaps we will behave better when the first HS game starts....maybe!
For me, that is Saturday for a varsity scrimmage. |
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sebaseball
101 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 12:34:04
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Originally posted by bama21
Sure man-up now and then if you make it to the Majors, then you can sissy-up again. Those guys can't even wipe their own sweat off, they have a trainer for everything.
Having worked in professional baseball for 5 years as a certified athletic trainer, I take your comment with a grain of salt and also some offense. You obviously have no idea how hard those guys work and what they go through to make the show. Nor do you have any idea of the level of professional you have to be to make it to the big leagues as an ATC or strength and conditioning coach. We have to work our way through the minors and make less than we would working at a college, a high school or in a clinic.
I understand the sentiment that some have of them being overpaid, but A) that's only big leaguers who are making money & B) it's not their fault that they have very specialized skills that are highly sought after and owners are willing to pay them top dollar. They are no different than any of the rest of us and we'd all gladly accept as much money as someone is willing to pay us for what we do.
It's very common for 4-5 minor league players to live in one apartment or two married couples to live in one apartment with the wives holding down jobs just make ends meet. The vast majority of players make between $1,000 - $2,700 a month, but only during the actual season (5 months for a full season club and 3 months for a short season club). They get a whopping $20/day for meal money on road trips and no meal money on home stands. You have club house dues at every level and once you get to AA, you start having road clubbies that need to be tipped as well. They don't get a monthly salary during spring training, just $20/day for food. So, a typical minor league ball player makes around $5,000 - $13,000 a year. So, for the very few who actually make it to the show and stay long enough to get a free agent contract, I don't blame them for getting all they can because they've been financially screwed the whole way up. |
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bama21
278 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2016 : 19:58:54
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I guess it depends on your definition of hard work. I would say they are perfecting their craft, likewise, doing something you supposedly love shouldn't be considered work. Also, most of the minor leaguers you speak of probably got some type of scholarship to go to college or a signing bonus if they chose to go directly to the pros, which is a lot more than the majority of people get. With that said, I would much rather watch a minor league game or a college game than go to a pro game. You hear announcers say all the time, he's in a contract year. What does that mean, will he be trying harder now, if so, what was he doing before?
The average American makes 53,000 a year, and then you have the some MLB players making that in just 2 at bats, whether they get a hit or strike out, INSANITY. More importantly, everyone makes sacrifices every day, theirs is no greater than anyone else's. By the way, I do know more than most, where do you think they go once they get cut? Let me tell you, I've played with or against thousands of them on weekends over the last 25 years on a softball field. |
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