10U ????

[TheCloser]

Top Ten after Fresno

1. Cerritos Franchise - They beat both Crunch and Victory in Fresno. They are the hot team right now winning their last 2 tournaments and showing they can beat the top teams. They have an improved defense and are a good hitting team. If they decide to attend Nationals they will be tested as the road to the championship won't be as easy as Fresno and they won't be able to rest their pitching.

2. Victory USA - Has been winning consistently since the Fall. They have battled with Crunch in the last 2 tournaments and have beat them 2 out of the last 3 teams they've played. They need to be more consistent with their bats and gel defensely.

3. Crunch - At the start of the year Crunch was the team to beat in 10U. They have a lot of players that have been playing together for many years and they arguably have the best pitcher in 10U. Outside of their pitching they don't seem to have a lot of high-level talent but they seem to get everything out of the players they have.

4. AA's - Solid team with good players but they don't seem to have the pitching depth to win a big tourney. Still, they can play the spoiler role and could probably beat any of the Top 3 on any given day.

5. Dynasty - They have an excellent number 1 pitcher that will keep them in most games and are improving.

6. Desperados- Another team with a good number 1 pitcher but the team can't hit and the defense needs to do a better job of supporting the pitching staff.

7. Aztecs - Team is on the rise and has improved significantly since the Fall with some new additions. They are developing into a team that can compete against the Top 4 teams but don't have the firepower to beat them.

8. CV Rattlers - Rattlers is when you start getting to that 3rd-tier of teams. They don't have the pitching or experience to compete with any of the top teams.

9. Strike Force - Team has some size, I think the coaches can probably get more of this team.

10. Team Smith - Hope they can improve and represent at States. I've taken a lot of shots at this team but it's only because some of the parents kept claiming this team was the second coming without ever showing anything on the field.

[ANGELS_FAN]

I could of sworn SoCal Wicked had a 10u team. Dont they have a 8u team too ?

[TheCloser]

Angel fan, if you're looking for a team next year find the name organization that will field a team and go to all their tryouts. The foundation of many of these teams comes from the rec all-star leagues so go on the SoCal ASA site and see how some of the 8U and 10U all-star teams peformed at District and State and that should give you a good idea of how good the travel team will probably be.

I don't think there really is a solid first year 10U team this year like the last few years that is already out there such as Crunch this year and TSB in the previous year.

The Wicked 10U team folded.

[lucky]

Nice job on the rankings Closer...
But, I think you left Minors Gold off the list, I think they're right about the 8-9 spot...

[J.D.]

Looks like Team Smith lost ALL of its "key" players!!! I hear the team is still together, but the new players are much less talented... Is Team Smith done? Or are they going to try and continue on???

[ANGELS_FAN]

TheCloser thanks again for the reply and the knowledge. The question I asked is for a friend that has a very talented lefty. JD.. Just heard TeamSmith picked up some talent from the SoCal Wicked 10u.

[why me]

If TS lost all of their talent how did their pitcher hold FRANCHISE to 3 RUNS in 5 innings and it should have been 1 run without the errors (but then again they are 10)....

Look at CRUNCH in Fresno....the lost to FRANCHISE....had a off day...from what I heard they were like 13-15 with wins against them....anyone can beat anyone on any given day....they are 10...

I was talking to a few people out there this past weekend about the 10's....man there is alot of drama with 10 travel. It is funny I thought it was only in the 12....

I am new to this.....WOW

[lnm1999]

When your hot ur hot and when your cold ur collllllddd. let them have fun. they are 10 yo girls. some of these coaches are always kicking and screaming. parents want to win every game. lollll. they all have a long way to go. especially the girls. no need for that stress.

[why me]

I agree....I think alot of coaches are too much out there...but if that is what you want to help your DD make it to the big show then good for you.

For me I dont want people yelling at my daughter. I want her to learn and respect the game

[lucky]

Dude...
Whatever style suits you and your DD...
I wouldn't be so quick to associate a loud coach with not learning or respecting the game, however...