Legion Right move or not?

I agree with that.

 

I'll second that!!

 

What makes legion second tier? We all know that around here there are certain areas where legion is the big thing and others where its not so big, but I promise if you come down to Shelby or to Caldwell County or Cherryville during the Summer you will see real baseball played. As far as the next level goes the atmosphere and competition that is seen on a nightly basis is the closest thing to D-1 baseball I think you will find. Obviously its going to be different for different kids in different areas, but legion is just as good a stepping stone as any. As far as pressure from high school coaches I know in this area it almost works the other way around. High school coaches compete more for time with legion coaches than in support of legion programs. Someday everyone has to hang it up and you see it every year when 18 year old high school kids or 21-22 year old college kids cry there eyes out after the last games they play but I think if anyone had to vote they would rather hang it up with a group of guys that they have bled sweat and cried with for years than a group thrown together and who get together to play a little on the weekends.

 

what value does showcase ball have to the community?

 

Great question...unfortunately, in the larger cities, there is no community

 

If you are getting the $$$ that some programs are. I would say a lot. :notworthy

 

Man...showcase must have burned you because you sure take a lot of shots at them.

 

My answer was in response to this response. Most showcase teams are a cross section of players for across the state, some even from neighboring states. If you look at the state as a community. Fine. If you follow them which I believe you do. Most charge some $$$ to play for them, some don't. They do benefit those players for are under their program. Which you may know how many of those players start as sophmores in high school and are dropped along the way for better players. But that is another thread. Legion is a great venue for the community because you have to be within a certain area of the community to play on that team. Many MLB, A,AA,AAA, college and high school players came from the ranks of Little League and nothing else. So is this the best route to go. As time moves forward what new venue for players to be seen is not even known. What will be the cost? Who knows, who cares. I am sure that there will be pros & cons. The thread was to discuss the impact of coaches steering players to a certain venues to play. I have said that a player should choose what he feels best for him. I know it seems that I have something against showcase. This is not the case. I just have certain opinions that do not agree with some of the common thinking out there. I guess I am opening the minds for those who feel the same way. Always sreach for a better way.

 

I don't understand what the gripe is about any team at this age. I assume we are all talking about high school age kids and truth is by the time they reach this point there is simply not enough places to play. It's one thing to have an issue with the different venues for say 12 and under. Quite another when there are a lot of kids still trying to find a place, at any price. Every place a kid can play should be commended. I personally believe at this age there are no bad places to play only a place that may not be the right fit for a particular individual. Hats off to every coach and organization that gives a kid, actually a young man. a place.

 

... the title of this thread is a shot at legion...


Showcase vs. legion is a very hot topic. It would take a lot of effort by one individual to piss off both sides. But Platedad, you may be able to pull this off....