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Week 6 - April 2-7

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by mincmi, Apr 2, 2012.

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Apr 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM #51

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As much as you would like to think the kid would say something, no competitor will ever ask to come out of a game. Many times they don't know how many pitches they've thrown and in the middle of a game may not have any soreness or tightness. Believe me, I have to make my pitchers come out when/if they get around the 100 pitch mark and they don't like it, but they do understand it. Kids don't want to come out of games and that competitive drive is a great quality to have. However, that drive has to be reigned in by the one in charge. Sounds like that didn't happen in this situation.
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Could not agree more! I haven't met a real competitor yet that wants to come out of any ball game. The responsibility falls completely on the Coach and his staff.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM #52

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Coach Koppe and his volunteers did it again over at Coach Dave Jones Field. East Mecklenburg really is a Field of Dreams. What an atmosphere they have created for the Champion Baseball Academy Spring Break Classic. Simply put, they treat everybody right. As a result, everyone, from the players and coaches, to the fans, the scouts, the umpires, the volunteers, and the kids, all have an absolute ball for 3 days. The field is simply immaculate, the food is the best around (try a Koppe Dog or a Wendell Burger and you'll see yourself), the VIP tent is unique, the competition top-notch, and the hospitality unparalleled anywhere. They do the little things to make sure you have fun at the Classic. That's what it really comes down to.

As a well-respected College Coach remarked to the folks in the press box, "You guys have the perfect thing going over here. Don't change a thing. The timing is right. The field is beautiful. It allows the players to shine and you've got top flight teams and talent. Why would you want to play anywhere else but here.". Maybe that's why the Classic had so many scouts in attendance. I don't have the list, but they even had a special seating area for the scouts and I saw ACC schools, Major League Scouts, Divison 1, 2, and 3 Schols, and junior colleges all represented.

Best of all the games once again lived up to the atmosphere. All I can say is Wow. Those boys can play some ball. New entry TC Roberson came down and showed why they conquered the western regional last year. They also saw the high level competition that we've grown accustomed to in the Charlotte area. Butler was the only undefeated team (the Bulldogs love this Showcase, having emerged as the only unbeaten team 2 years running). TC Roberson and Charlotte Catholic were awesome replacements for the Union County squads (why can't we all have the same spring break week). Hough showed off their talent, Independence their grit, East Meck their heart, and North Meck their togetherness (those Vikings are great teammates to one another). Each year I think this thing can't get better, and each year it does. Mother nature even loves the Classic, holding off the rains and blessing us with three days of perfect weather.

At the center of it all is Coach Koppe and his staff and their volunteers. Thanks Coach.
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For those that have been around a while and understand where I am coming from, we like to call that facility "Ed Bryant's Field of Dreams"!
Personally I will always call it that out of respect to Ed!
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM #53

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Country day 9 mp 3

I was not there but heard mp was hitless until the 7th. Ryan alum almost hit a grand slam.
Apr 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM #54

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Hilltop Tournament

South Granville 6, East Forsyth 2

WP: Matt Fuhr CG, 10 Ks. Leading Hitters: Hunter Thompson 2-3, Fuhr and Cord Michalina 2-4
Apr 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM #55

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Cuthbertson Vs North Stanly

Game called because of lightening and lack of lights. You gotta love Union County and providing no lights to new schools on the baseball fields.
Top of the 4th and Cuthbertson leading 1 - 0. Cameron Tekker was pitching for Cuthbertson. Kimrey was pitching for North Stanly. Pick this one up after Spring Break.
Cuthbertson travels down to Hartsville, SC for the Southeastern Baseball Classic. They'll be playing teams from PA., VA., and IL. Should be a lot of fun for the boys.

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Apr 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM #56

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CBA - East Meck Spring Break Classic All Tournament Team

All Tournament Team

North Meck - Ryder Ryan
Charlotte Catholic - Eddie Hull
Butler - Dalton Eisenbath
TC Roberson - James Nevant
Independence - Nick Salisbury
Hopewell - Wayne Shaffer
Hough - Jared Sobo
East Meck - Rashad Webster

Tournament Most Outstanding Player

Brandon Gragilla (Hough)

There are easily 8-10 other kids that had outstanding performances and they did not go unnoticed. Kids like Johnny Piedmonte who, if he didn't knock it out of the park, he was beating the centerfield wall to death. Matt Baltimore pitched a 1 hitter. Tristan Baker pitched his way out of one jam after another in his victory the second day. Ian Ashworth kept his composure against a hard hitting Hough team until his team could catch a momentum change and mount a late comeback.

That is what makes this tournament so special. The level of play against such strong competition is beyond impressive.
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First Flight over Bertie

First Flight 16 Bertie 0 (5 innings) WP Kelly "no hitter" 9 K's 1 BB
Apr 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM #58

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Does anyone have up to date I-Meck standings?
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM #59

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I-meck standings

I suggest looking at two places:

lnhsbaseball.com

The Wildcats have one of the best new websites promoting their team and players. They are doing a great job of keeping up with the I-Meck baseball standings. They are asking for feedback to improve the website.

Also look at

http://www.maxpreps.com/state/baseball/north-carolina.htm
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PhillyDave said: ↑

For those that have been around a while and understand where I am coming from, we like to call that facility "Ed Bryant's Field of Dreams"!
Personally I will always call it that out of respect to Ed!
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Amen brother!!!

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