Planofan -- you're looking at stats again??? Tsk Tsk!

If you know the program and the kids -- Arrieta is #1 and Wroblewski is #2. If Ridener was still in Texas, Lance would probably not be a weeknight starter (simple fact). That isn't meant as a shot at Lance -- he is a very good pitcher, a good kid, and a D1 signee (his mom is a little nuts hehe -- ok, I know you read this!). Even with Ridener, Lance would be a bigtime contributor on the hill for the Panthers. He has been effective this year and would probably be #2 at most of the 5A teams in the area -- #1 in some cases. It's not a bad thing -- or a knock on his ability -- to say that he's the #2 starter for the largest (or one of the top 3) schools in the state.

Jake is a professional prospect.

All this aside, Lance's numbers are excellent and I'd want him on my team any day of the week.

JMO.

-PD

Pantherdad...

Does Lance's mom post on here? I think her son is going to same college with mine next fall...

just curious..Pam

I don't know if she contributes, but I think she visits from time to time....and yes, he is a Texas State signee.

P-daddy,

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have not seen much "coaching" this season...many disgruntled players & parents.

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If it walks like a grape and talks like a grape. It is a grape.

..turns into whine, too!.......

Yes I am going to Texas State next fall with Brandon we went on our visit down there together and he seemed like a really nice guy. I was wondering if he had a roommate or not because I wouldn’t mind rooming with him if he wasn’t rooming with someone else. Tell him to give me a call (972)br-549 thanks

All Star...Brandon doesn't have a roommate yet...I'll get him your number..and have him call you.

thanks...Pam

OOPS, I called ALL-STAR a #2 and he is a POSTER!!! Yikes, I hope I don't meet him in a dark hallway at Plano East anytime soon.

Pssst....All-Star....posting your phone number on the Internet??? Do you know how may crazies there are on this site alone??? Quick Texas2004, take the number down so it can be removed. Bighit, maybe you can help them take it private.

-PD

Panther...got the #...I agree...he might want to delete it...

Pam

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I like WHINE of all sorts...

From what I've seen Wrob. is the true pitcher for Plano East - has location and hits spots. Arrieta is a thrower which means the better teams are teeing off on him.

Roughridin, that's my kid your talkin about.

What do you mean by "teeing off on him". With exception of 1 game against Lake Highlands (that he wasn't feeiling very well) he hasn't had a game where a team has had more than 4 hits off of him. In the last few games he's had 10 to 12 K's per game and gave up only 2 hits. He gave up 1 hit in the 6th innning against Rockwall.

If you call a kid that throws 90 to 95 mph "a thrower" than knock yourself out.... and how the heck do you know if he's hitting his spots or not. You must have better vision than me... or were you that umpire from hell in the Rockwall game?

Arrieta_KU (no need to run... no need to hide)

I have to agree with Arietta_KU

This is not meant as a knock on Wrob, but I would much rather have Arietta on the hill. He brings more to the table in many aspects of the game.

Sometimes folks make comments about a 17 or 18 year old boy that they probably shouldn't make. It may not be mean spirited, but probably shouldn't be made.

arietta-ku...
First of all I will have to say I believe Arietta is a very good pitcher...but i will have to disagree with your comment about saying a kid throwing 90-95 cant be considered a "thrower" velocity has nothing to do with being a thrower..there are kids who go out there and throw flat out gas who are simply throwers..take colt griffin for example...he throws 100 mph but he hasnt been successful bc he has no control...there are also "throwers" who throw 80 mph...a thrower is simply someone who goes out there and just lets it loose with no real precision to his spots..there are also guys who throw 90 with pinpoint accuracy and then there are your crafty pitchers as well who have to rely on their pinpoint accuracy to be successful...once you get past high school the name of the game is spots not speed

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This is ridiculous. Jake is a power pitcher. Lance is a finesse pitcher. Two different styles. Power pitchers usually get away with a mistake or two because of their velocity. Finesse pitchers usually have to be a little finer. It doesn't matter how fast you throw the ball if there is not movement on it. Jake is not just a thrower. He knows how to pitch, so does Lance.

Thanks, Big E. It's nice to have positive feedback for once. The one thing we haven't heard much of this year.

So there is no confusion, Lance W. has done a terrific job on the mound. In no way was I trying to compare the two. My previous post reflects that.

Glad to hear Eric is doing so well. We wish him the best.

Arrieta_KU

Why are you pointing fingers in the Rockwall game at the umpire? Your team lost that one defensively.

Sizzle's assessment is accurate....but I have heard accounts that the strike zone was difficult for the pitchers -- for both teams.

Jake has been a stud for Plano East this year. He had one off-game. He has power and not been "wild". As BigHit indicated, the two have different styles. Bottom line, as I mentioned earlier....Jake is a pro prospect. Both boys have D1 scholarships in hand. Pick your poison.

Having said all this -- I'm sure both are disappointed in their seasons -- from a team perspective.

Peace.

-PD