12u team list

[fastpitch714]

Jim I agree with you! My DD tried out for BB-Steele and they are defiantly a team that can compete for nationals. The Breakers pitcher did stay down and is playing both 12U and 14's from, what I heard from parents. She is the real deal from what I saw from last year and is the #1 pitcher returning.They also have Briggs and Espalin #1 one pitchers from last year.

I also believe So Cal Athletics 01 mercardo and Firecrakers 01 Thornburg will be top tier also.

[juandoe]

The Breakers pitcher did stay down and is playing both 12U and 14's from, what I heard from parents. She is the real deal from what I saw from last year and is the #1 pitcher returning.They also have Briggs and Espalin #1 one pitchers from last year

I dont know much about the Breakers pitcher. Was she the #1 pitcher for So Cal Breakers - Steele last year? The Briggs pitcher you are refering to is the lefty? If so, that kid is a great pitcher. All I knew about Team Mizuno - Steele as far as pitchers was that they kept the big pitcher from Espalin's team. I thought both Briggs and Espalin's #1 from last year were 2000's.? But then again, I did not get to see these teams that much last year. If they did pick up those pitchers, I agree they will be a serious contender for the PGF National Championship. Thanks for the info. Does anybody know where the pitcher that pitched for Primetime in 10u end up?

[softball wizard]

Great Stuff! (eating popcorn) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[a.n.t.farm]

Curious to know how the weekend went with the 12U teams ~ any good " showing"????

[915 HEAT]

MERCARDO AND THORNBURG are back on the dirt this week. Sure someone will chime in on how they do.

Looking at post this should be a good 12U group. Last year so many teams went thru so many changes (coaches and players) never knew who was going to show up. Most of the 12U and first year 12's have been playing together since 10's. Mecardo and Thornburg have the same core girls with championship experience, love the chemistry of both teams. Also I heard both have been busy adding final touches to team, wonder how both will look, both should be solid. Choppers for sure will hit the ball as always, Steele will put a good team ont he dirt. 2 good pitchers will keep any team in a game.

Good luck this year! Should be an awesome year!

[CoachJ75]

Looks like it's been a while since anyone has talked about 12u softball. We're a little over two months into the season and there is a lot of good ball going on out there.

I'm a coach of a good 12u team but I've been watching some of the teams mentioned above and have to weigh in.

Firecrackers 01 Thornburg is off to a great start. They have great pitching and lineup depth. Last I saw they are carrying 15 players but I'm sure the 9 or 10 they will put out in a tournament will be very strong. They have the experience having won the 10U ASA Nationals and most of their team is intact. I looked up their game scores and they are 18-1 so far.

OCBB/Mizuno Steele - They have offensive talent and very good pitching and will be a force. They won the Monster Mash.

OCBB/Mizuno Stith - Maybe I have not seen them at their best, but they didn't look like an elite team to me. I know that the Firecrackers Thornburg has crushed them a few times. There has been some defections there. I'm not sure if that's good or not.

So Cal Athletics 01 Mercado - I know they have a very good team but they don't seem to play at any friendlies I have been at. They must be playing 14u friendlies. I know that they did well at the 14U Monster Mash.

So Cal Choppers - Black. A friend of mine was at the Triple Crown tournament this past weekend in Chino and said that the Choppers are the best 12u team he's seen. They have big girls, great hitters up and down the lineup and he saw three pitchers throwing very well. They won that tournament. I also know an ump who has done a few of their games and said they have a great team. I understand they are doing a lot of 14u friendlies also.

Firecrackers - Blanco. They have a big blond girl who throws hard and a decent lineup. Their defense may not be as good as some of the other top teams but they are a team to look out for.

Cal Thunder has a team with two good pitchers. One of them is a girl named Kessia, and they have a good lefty. I also heard that Corona Angels Slye is decent.

How is OCBB/Mizuno Bracamonte? I heard they have a few girls flying in from Hawaii and are carrying 15-17 girls.

Any other good Firecracker teams?

Have I left anyone out? Would love to hear other opinions.

[juandoe]

There are alot of very good teams out there.

The obvious.

Firecrackers - Thornburg
Adding OC Batbusters - Stith best player to the lineup and a couple of very good players from So Cal A's - Mercado only made this team that much better. They won the Tournament they hosted by beating OC Batbusters - Stith in the Championship. This team has a very deep bench. And their top 3 pitchers give them the best pitching rotation in 12's. An obvious choice for a PGF invite and one of the favorites to win PGF.

So Cal A's - Mercado

Added a catcher with a big bat to the lineup. Another pitcher to the rotation and some speed. Their showing at 14u Monster Mash was as impressive a showing as any team this year IMO. 45 runs 19 allowed , 4-1-1 against 14u teams is impressive. This team is just as good as Thornburg's team. Maybe not as deep a pitching staff. But with their #1 on the mound, their defense and team chemistry. They will be one of the favorites to win PGF Nationals. Another obvious choice that should receive a invite to PGF.

So Cal Choppers - Black

They won their second TCS tournament this past weekend at the TCS Pre Thanksgiving Cup. Very impressive showing putting up 65 runs and only allowing 14 in 7 games . This team has very good pitching. Excellent hitters throughout the lineup. They keep a small roster. I will interested to see how they match up against the teams listed above at Brenda Marsh. They have done well this year and are deserving of their PGF invite. But this team does lack experience in big games against top competition. So I would not put them in the same class as the teams listed above quite yet.

OC Batbusters - Steele

This team looked impressive at TCS Monster Mash. Going 7-0 , they put up 49 runs and only 13 allowed. This team has 2 very good pitchers. Good hitters down the lineup. And a solid defense. Another team that I will be very interested to see, and how they match up against the top 2 teams. They are a smaller team than the ones listed above. But they can hang with the best teams out there. They have a returning berth to PGF. So no invite will be handed out to any of the other OC Batbusters 12u teams. I would not put this team up there with the top 2 teams just yet. They have tons of talent, but lack the chemistry that the teams listed above have.

OC Batbusters - Stith

This team still remains a strong team. Losing possibly their best player did not help. But they continue to reload with very good players and keep on winning. They have 3 very good pitchers, are a very good hitting team. Play excellent defense. But they have had the most turnover of any of the top teams since 10's. If they can keep this team together they have the talent to make a deep run at PGF.

Millenium Bownet - Agnetti
Team Mizuno - Bracamonte
OC United - Cochran
Firecrackers - Manny
Cal Thunder
Firecrackers - Blanco
Power Surge 01
So Cal Choppers - Vidal
So Cal Show - Haskell
Corona Angels - Slye
So Cal 3D
OC Legends
So Cal Athletics - Quarles

Are some of the good teams I have seen so far this season. Anybody else look good. Does anybody know who else received invites to PGF?

Welcome to Heybucket CoachJ75!

[softball wizard]

Juandoe,
Can you pass me the butter for my popcorn? (Good Stuff)
We all know rankings mean nothing come Championship Sunday~ :

[fastpitch714]

Great Posting! Personally had the opportunity to watch many of these teams this year and unfortunately my DD team have came up short in the win column against several of them. Here's my take on top teams so far:


OCBB/Mizuno Steele- They have great coaching and good offense. They return the top pitcher in the division (from Breakers) and have two other good pitchers. They won Monster mash and placed 3rd in Artesia Punishers 14U Tourney. Teams seems to play well together, even though they have many new players.

Firecraker 01 Thornburg- Well coached. Team has a lot of experience and seems to enjoy playing together. Big bats throughout lineup. very good defense and pitching rotation. excited to see them play in Brenda marsh against the top tier teams. should do well.

So Cal Choppers-Black. Very solid and well rounded team! Good hitting and a solid defense. Pitching is good. Winners of the TCS Pre-Thanksgiving Cup.

So Cal Athletics 01 Mercado- This team is returning most of there team from last year and have added couple of solid players. Team were probably the most successful 01 team from last year. Good coaching, defense and solid #1 Pitcher. Should do well in Brenda Marsh Tourney.

Here is my remaining team list that I have seen play and believe will do well this season to come. Good Luck ALL!!!

So Cal Choppers-Vidal
So Cal Show-Haskell
Firecrackers-Manny
Millenium Bownet-Agnetti
Oc United-Cochran
Cal Thunder
OCBB Stith
OCBB Bracamonte
Fireckrakers-Blanco
Corana Angels- Slye
So cal Athletics-Quarles

[a.n.t.farm]

What about the USA Athletics Ramirez 01 ? I hear good thing about them