Cap 7/ Triangle Area Predictions

Are they really good or not

2 guys have Wakefield at 1st place yet others have Wakefield at 5th and 6th....something must be wrong? HS conferences generally don't have that big of a spread. what's the real deal with Wakefield?

 

i agree more with the 5th 6th place...

Yes Wakefield has two good bats in Jeremy Dowdy and Brian Yueng, but after that it does get very weak. The pitching staff from this team doesn't return any starters from last years squad I don't believe. From what I have seen from Wakefield last year, they were a very senior heavy team. I have even spoken to a few members of the team this year and they have admitted that their team this year won't match the ability of last years. And in the CAP-7 this year, I don't see Wakefield being a contender for the top 4 spots...
Once again,
I see
1. Sanderson
2. Leesville/Millbrook
4. Broughton
5. Wake Forest Rolesville
6. Wakefield
7. Enloe

 

No Experience

I just feel like no teams have as much experience as Broughton although Sandersons major core of 09 played a lot of varsity ball they have not been in that leadership role. That can cause problems, i alost think that Millbrook has to much tension in the program, broughton and leesville are experienced and have leadership from lots of seniors who have been there before, of course im bias but i see it as
1.Broughton
2. Sanderson
3.Leesville
4.Wake Forest
5.Millbrook
6.Wakfield
7.Enloe

 

Just a reply to Baseball28.

You don't have to witness what people can do. Others already have. I'm assuming you aren't a player because you don't have any clue as to what you're talking about.

"6. Wakefield Has an extremely strong senior core. They deserve a little more respect. If they can keep their pitching consistent they will be atop the standings at the end. " Where is their pitching coming from? Supposedly Yeung wont be able to go due to an elbow injury from the summer. When was the last time Dowdy threw off of the mound? I know Hursey pitched years ago. So where along those do you think the pitching is coming from?

Also, a lot of the things you said were based off of last year. Hate to break it to you, but this is 2008 now. And as for never seeing Smith from Millbrook in the mid 80's with control, you must not have seen him since freshman year. He gets into the 88-89 range with a downward action to the fastball.

If wakefield can find ANY pitching at all, they will be lucky if they get 4th in the conference. Yes you do have Dowdy, Nelson, Hursey, and Yeung that can hit the ball, but if you don't have pitching, you don't have anything.

 

Agree to disagree

Guys...it has already been said twice (Braves & Coach Evans) on this thread.....

Positive discussion ONLY and keep it friendly OR this thread will be locked.

 

Tick, tick, tick . . . .

. . . . tick, tick, tick, how long till Feb 11?

 

can't you get your clock to move any faster

 

The triangle area

Here's what I think (though it's dangerous/disastrous when I do it). Don't know about every team in the same detail, but do have an idea about some of these teams. One thing about this conference (and take this into consideration by remarks below), there are usually two teams that emerge, and most of the other conference teams battle it out and end up bunched together from 3 through 6, BUT almost no team is bad (think ACC basketball conference in the middle). In fact, the team with the fewest wins can battle with the first or second place team on any given day. Basically, there is no easy win in this conference.

I suspect two teams, Lee County and Fuquay, will separate from the pack as the year goes on due to pitching depth on these teams (by depth I mean more than one or two capable arms); both of these teams traditionally field strong hitting teams and Fuquay should likely be better this year at the plate than last. Next teams will depend on how well their pitching holds up/develops. This (pitching) will be the issue for Apex and Athens Drive as both teams are solid, particularly Apex with its hitting, and have capable arms on the mound; so these teams could be in the top half based on how they develop over the season (whether they get quality innings from more than two pitchers) and avoid injuries. Green Hope and Middle Creek will likely fall into the next two spots. Green Hope should be solid and is coached to max their talent. Some good breaks and you'll see this team move up a bit. Middle Creek is an unknown at this point as they lost some solid seniors from their playoff team (state semi-finalist), but they tend to have very good ballplayers and are a very good team defensively for the most part. I admit I don't know much about what they have at the plate, so if this part of the game picks up for them, they'll be fine and push it up a bit in the conference standings. Panther Creek is a solid team, but will again be young and the inexperience will hurt them in this conference among teams with so much. They have some legitimate top shelf players with speed and ability to put the ball in play, so this youthful team has a bright future. They will surprise some teams; upsets should be expected from this team, particularly if teams overlook them.

THE TEAMS -- NO ORDER HERE

apex - likely one of the two best hitting (e.g., Cory Thompson) and defensive teams in the area. Like many of the teams on this list, pitching depth will be an issue as the season rolls along. They do have a new coach this year (last year's coach, Coach Phillips, is now AD).

cary - admit that I don't know much about this team. But, they do have a solid team that, if things fall into place, could make some noise. Should be very solid defensively; during a normal year, I would say the weakness is at the plate, but this can be turned upside down this year with the pitching depth issue across the league. But, Cary, as does nearly every team, has a challenge to find some consistent innings from the mound from their #2 and 3 arms; if this materializes, watch out.

lee county - not familiar with this team other than seeing them battle for the summer league title with some very good hitting. These kids have never seen a fastball they didn't like, so if other conference teams with an inexperienced pitcher that tosses a meat heater, turn around and watch.

fuquay - this team is always filled with hitters, those that pound it and those that hit it where they ain't. Always a great team at the plate and very well coached, so few mistakes in the field. Have some returning pitching that should serve them well this year.

middle creek-lost a lot of players (who are now pro, D-1 or D-2 players) and have a lot of holes to fill. But, it shouldn't be too much trouble filling the holes, but doing it at the Lattimore level is likely impossible. They have the skill to be a good team, but the separation could prove to be their inexperience.

green hope - always a solid team, at the plate and in the field. Have always been in the thick of things in this conference as they can beat either of the top teams, but then lapse and lose one they should have won (they are kids after all). Consistency will be key for this team, with it and they could be third, without it they could move down some.

panther creek - new school, new program (second year I believe), so there are challenges. They will have talent, but there is no substitute for experience, particularly given this conference and talent in it.

athens drive - A solid team. They are pretty decent at the plate and fairly solid defensively (though there are some questions in the field this year). They have a capable staff of arms, but how these are developed and used during the year can determine how well this team will do. Some strong sticks up and down this line up (Paske); should show well this year.


Good luck to all the players and coaches! Have a great season!

 

So taking the safe path, huh? Just kidding with ya Dr. Seriously, I wish many of these prediction posts were as well done as this one. A lot of good information, yet left room for others to chime in.

Good job!!!!!

 

question

Who are these young pitcher from Wakefield you speak of? Are they any good?