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DFW people - I think you guys will hear a lot more about Klein Collins and Katy. To give you an idea of Klein Collins' pitching depth, their #4 got a scholarship to Blinn. That team is unbelievable...

Very impressive, I think we'll concede that the Houston area has done a mighty fine job of garnering the preseason hype. Now, let's play the games.

NRPMom:
PM sent to you, sorry it has taken soo long.

Train:
Tried to send you a PM, but it is blocked.

springlions, this is RBI i just found the password to my newer account, so this is me. I forgot, our coach told us about you guys too. Our Former asst. coach graduated from spring. The first tournaments should make or break our season, well atleast let us know where we stand. they told us that we had high expectations but i didnt know we were #7.. and yeah..the woodlands are very good. i saw them here in round rock at the dell last season vs. katy. what a great thing to live here, i get to see the championships every year. they lost some seniors but of course, their gonna be good. midland lee is in the rockhardball tournament, we play them.

You guys threw a good lefty last year. had to have thrown 70% changeups. We should have a decent showing in austin this year.

and yes, The Woodlands is good. Not quite the pitching staff they had last year, but good nonetheless.

Best of luck this season!

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:
PD,
I am not familiar enough with SLC to know about Cunningham. I will say that I saw Chase Reid throw a perfect game at the Connie Mack Regional against a VERY good DBAT 17u team. He was completely dominant. As I recall nobody even got a good swing. I know that some would choose CG or BB, but I'll take me some CR any day.

Joe Leftridge is the fastest player in 5A baseball. End of discussion.

Zach Neal is FM's #1. I am guessing Bobby Doran is #2.

MeatsDad - Thanks for the unraveling the mystery.

Uncle E, what can you tell us about Boddy Doran? At last years, Lewisville / FM play-in I talked to a few FM dads that told me about a kid they had that had a 90+ fastball and did a little relief for them but couldn't get into the starting rotation because of Ryan and Neal. Is Bobby that pitcher?


Does anyone know the Bi-District playoff structure for this year? i.e. the first seed from 6-5A plays the four seed from 5-5A ?

KG -- we expected your post a bit earlier. And, for what's it worth....it's just for fun and conversation. Thanks for keeping everyone grounded.

I want to re-iterate...there are many young players that will have an impact in 2007 -- sophomores and a few freshmen, I'm sure. I haven't done much research, but DFW may have the most talented SO class in many years. But HS baseball is different from summer baseball in many respects (good and/or bad). Teams that play into May are generally (note GENERALLY) led by a strong group of seniors.

Is the Train mystery unraveling?...just as we doubted our previous suspicions!

Train -- has your son made a college commitment? -- plans to join his bro a few hours west perhaps?

-PD

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
it's just for fun and conversation. Thanks for keeping everyone grounded.

Hahahahaha,

Just for fun huh?

You folks go on believing that and I will start putting stock into those bootleg rankings.

Deal?

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bootleg rankings

springlions, that would be robbie kilcrease, going to TTU. that kid finished the year with an ERA under 1.00 , which ended up being in the tops in centex. he's got some talent.
good luck to you too, and we'll seeya in westlake!

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Originally posted by H5AB:

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bootleg rankings

OLDBAT...the reason is I have too many fans sending me things (not suited for distribution)so I eliminated that option.

I'll call you soon. I know you miss me.

MeatsDad,
From the writings of the great Jason Becker of Inside Prep Baseball at the Area Code Tryouts in College Station in June 2006:

Bobby Doran
2007
Flower Mound
RHP
6-6, 210, R/R
Velocity: 88-89 MPH fastball; 70-73 MPH curveball; 80 MPH changeup
Notes: Doran did not look as far along as some of the other pitchers at the camp, particularly spinning the breaking ball, but he is a big, strong pitcher with a loose arm and plenty of velocity. He is absolutely a pitcher to keep an eye on in the spring. Lots of upside.

This analysis is consistent with what I have seen first hand, as well. By the way, for those that don't subscribe to Jason's website, check out www.insideprepbaseball.com as he does a very good job of covering the game for a very reasonable price.

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Originally posted by MeatsDad:

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:
PD,
I am not familiar enough with SLC to know about Cunningham. I will say that I saw Chase Reid throw a perfect game at the Connie Mack Regional against a VERY good DBAT 17u team. He was completely dominant. As I recall nobody even got a good swing. I know that some would choose CG or BB, but I'll take me some CR any day.

Joe Leftridge is the fastest player in 5A baseball. End of discussion.

Zach Neal is FM's #1. I am guessing Bobby Doran is #2.

MeatsDad - Thanks for the unraveling the mystery.

Uncle E, what can you tell us about Boddy Doran? At last years, Lewisville / FM play-in I talked to a few FM dads that told me about a kid they had that had a 90+ fastball and did a little relief for them but couldn't get into the starting rotation because of Ryan and Neal. Is Bobby that pitcher?


Does anyone know the Bi-District playoff structure for this year? i.e. the first seed from 6-5A plays the four seed from 5-5A ?

The 90+ FM player you are talking about from last year is Barrett Bruce. He was drafted by the Yankees in the 28th round. The last I heard he is pitching at Navarro College.

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:

Joe Leftridge is the fastest player in 5A baseball. End of discussion.

Since I don't know players outside of D/FW, I couldn't go that far, but I would say he's the fastest player in D/FW.

And it's just not his speed, it's his jump on the ball and how smooth he is in the outfield and the bases.

Maybe this summer we can get DBat GM to arrange a race between Slater, Miller and Leftridge. Would be fun to watch at least.

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Bobby Doran
2007
Flower Mound
RHP
6-6, 210, R/R
Velocity: 88-89 MPH fastball

UNCLE ETHAN....I spoke to a couple of FM faithful and lets just say if he hit 88-89 with a FB...the gun was jammed or it multipled the reading x 2. He pitched against SLC I believe and is a tall kid but has no speed at all for that frame. Was told more like 78-81 tops.

Makes me wonder about the credibility about the magazine. If thats #2 they are in trouble. Most likely the sophmore will step in (cant think of his name now).

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Makes me wonder about the credibility

Nothing seems to amaze me. Train questioning credibility.

KG -- wow, how true!

Also, the grapevine tells me that Train's kid is taking pithcing lessons at......oh, never mind. I'm beginning to sound a little like KD.

It's all good --- Ken, let's hear your area preseason top 10! (it was worth a shot)

-PD

Train,
I personally witnessed Doran at 87-88 on a Stalker during the summer. I can't speak to what he was during the spring - maybe he likes the weather hot. I will say that he is a very good athlete for his size and because he is smooth and easy, it may appear he isn't throwing that hard. He is definitely not a "max effort" guy.

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Uncle E,

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Originally posted by KellerDad:
Maybe this summer we can get DBat GM to arrange a race between Slater, Miller and Leftridge. Would be fun to watch at least.

Think I'd have to go with Miller...