In case you couldn't tell........I'm trying to see how many posts I can make in a row!!

H5aB,
I didn't mean my post as a knock on anybody. I read both religiously. I believe that Jason supplies some content to this site so I was just trying to show him some love.

I don't know Fuda, but I have seen Miller, Slater, and Leftridge a whole bunch and Leftridge is the fastest - although not by much.

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Originally posted by aplanodad15:
Ken,

You sure get upset when people start talking about who can beat who. I guess in your world it would be best if we didn't keep score, just play seven and watch the skilled youngsters. Well, I think since we do keep score....we might as well teach our kids how to battle and try to achieve victory. Good athletes are quite often good salesman....because they learned to compete. Real world stuff my friend!

Well you are correct................

They do keep score....and last I checked there wasn't a box score in any sports pages that I've seen yet.

And the last I checked there was nothing on this thread about the concept of teaching a kid to battle and achieve victory. Maybe you could enlighten us.

Concrete Salesman regards,

Ken Guthrie

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Originally posted by T-Bird Dad:

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:

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Originally posted by Texan:

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:


Hands down, Leftridge is the fastest kid I've seen either on a sprint or around the bases.

This kid has world class speed. Mark that.

Cool your jets, young'un. I said nothing derogatory about anyone. Just paid a compliment to Miller, who has some serious wheels himself.

Jets haven't even been turned on..............

Just stating the truth.

No, just stating your opinion. The truth would have numbers with it.

4.34 on the turn. MMWS 2004. There is your fact. Confirmed by MLB Scout and I.

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Originally posted by Panther Dad:
And the idea that you are some sort of superior baseball "purist" because you discard the concept of rankings is somewhat offensive

Don't let it bother you......brush it off and get em' on the next play.

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Ken --- come see Slater, Emens, and other energetic Panthers play the game this spring!

Was able to see Slater play in the CMWS this past summer. Great player and better kid.

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:

4.34 on the turn. MMWS 2004. There is your fact. Confirmed by MLB Scout and I.

Leftridge ran a 6.46 60 at the 2006 PG National Showcase

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Leftridge ran a 6.46 60 at the 2006 PG National Showcase

Case Closed!

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:
H5aB,
I didn't mean my post as a knock on anybody. I read both religiously. I believe that Jason supplies some content to this site so I was just trying to show him some love.

I don't know Fuda, but I have seen Miller, Slater, and Leftridge a whole bunch and Leftridge is the fastest - although not by much.

No worry Uncle E, Just wanted to make sure you knew about the publication.. I think we got a real winner in this Total Texas Baseball.

While Miller is fast, he ain't in the same league as Leftridge, period.

And that's coming from his dad. Heck, there are 3 kids faster than my son at his own HS (don't play baseball). They used to run the 4x100 together back in Jr. High. The track coach thought about trying to get them back together this spring for a track meet, but after my son pulled his hamstring last summer, I don't think he needs to risk it.

Joe's 6.46 at PG was on a slow track. Heard he can run a 6.2 flat on turf.

That's Deion fast.

And again, I've seen plenty of fast kids play outfield that couldn't track a ball. Joe gets a huge jump on the ball which makes him that much faster.

Sit back and watch, the next Joe Leftridge is a kid by the name of Randall Thorpe at Colleyville. He's got a great bloodline too.

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Originally posted by KellerDad:
Sit back and watch, the next Joe Leftridge is a kid by the name of Randall Thorpe at Colleyville. He's got a great bloodline too.

Played with his dad............

Man do I feel old now.

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Originally posted by KellerDad:
While Miller is fast, he ain't in the same league as Leftridge, period.

They are all incredibly fast, regardless of who has a slightly better time on a given day. Faster than probably 99.9% of the rest...

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Originally posted by Texan:

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Originally posted by KellerDad:
While Miller is fast, he ain't in the same league as Leftridge, period.

They are all incredibly fast, regardless of who has a slightly better time on a given day. Faster than probably 99.9% of the rest...

Well if everything was put in that tense, there wouldn't be any rankings.

We would just say this team is better than the others most of the time and teams would just go out there and play ball.

Imagine that.

If you truly dislike the hot stove talk that much, get off your backside and get out. Your grumbling won't be missed.

Come back in June, then you will have your results.

I've got news for you, even back in the days when baseball was the pure sport you moan for, there was hotstove talk. Didn't seem to wreck things then...

Hotstove????????

Is that what they call it these days?

I just love throwing that bait out there.

Fishing in January is fun.

That is what they called it many years before you were ever born...

You two are among my favorite posters -- it's fun watching you guys go at it. Every time there is an interesting discussion I wonder, "will oil mix with water this time around?"

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Originally posted by Texan:
That is what they called it many years before you were ever born...

Did they have High School Rankings before I was born too?

Yes, prognosticators have been around since before you were born. Believe it or not, there was a whole world before you (or I) were born.

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Originally posted by Texan:
Yes, prognosticators have been around since before you were born. Believe it or not, there was a whole world before you (or I) were born.

Prognostication = Emancipation Proclamation



Before we were born regards,

Gut

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