getitdone wrote:I agree completely Booyah. Punishers took 3rd in April's Finest TCS, qualified for PGF, 2nd in the So Cal A's Mothers Day Classic and 2nd at States and have beat Moore and Tyson at recent friendlies. USA Porter finished tied for 5th at St. Paddies day getting further than Tyson or Teal, Tied for 5th in Fresno losing 2-0 to winner Steele and took 5th at States losing to Punishers in the bottom of the last inning. Also beat 2 top 6 teams in recent friendlies. Both teams deserve some upwards movement.
booyahballer wrote:Most the time I agree somewhat with the rankings but there are a few teams that I have seen and personally think they are ranked wrong. USA Athletics Porter are very hot and cold, not very consistent but can be a contender from what i have seen. Also, why isnt Artesia Punishers Guerrero getting the love? took out araujo this weekend to get into the ship and played them pretty tough at the MDC in the championship game, even with Araujo's roster of 19. Big bats on that team and have a solid #1 pitcher (blonde girl). Was pretty impressed. I know we get more attention with the big name organizations but gotta give credit where credit is due.
JimJones wrote:I agree that Breakers – Steele and Punishers should move up, both have made major improvements since the first rankings. I think Firecrackers – Araujo are sitting fine at 2 or 3, since this looks like they took first the at TCS March Mayhem, TCS So Cal Finest and So Cal A’s Mother’s Day Classic, looks like ASA states was their first major meltdown. CA-Tyson looks good at 3 or 4 spot, looks like ASA states is the only big tournament they have won and in the past have always got bounced prior to the ship. Looks like OCBB-Moore rolled the dice at 14U but didn’t fair too well. It appears that they are a good 12U team but don’t have the personal to compete in 14s. BTW, saw them play this past weekend at TCS and either they had a couple girls out sick or they lost a few key players. IMHO, So Cal A’s TO is by far the #1 team. They play in 14s and compete on a weekly basis. My opinion is only based on tournaments, I don’t really think friendlies should factor.
SouthPaw_Dad wrote:JimJones wrote:I agree that Breakers – Steele and Punishers should move up, both have made major improvements since the first rankings. I think Firecrackers – Araujo are sitting fine at 2 or 3, since this looks like they took first the at TCS March Mayhem, TCS So Cal Finest and So Cal A’s Mother’s Day Classic, looks like ASA states was their first major meltdown. CA-Tyson looks good at 3 or 4 spot, looks like ASA states is the only big tournament they have won and in the past have always got bounced prior to the ship. Looks like OCBB-Moore rolled the dice at 14U but didn’t fair too well. It appears that they are a good 12U team but don’t have the personal to compete in 14s. BTW, saw them play this past weekend at TCS and either they had a couple girls out sick or they lost a few key players. IMHO, So Cal A’s TO is by far the #1 team. They play in 14s and compete on a weekly basis. My opinion is only based on tournaments, I don’t really think friendlies should factor.
Word on the street OCBB-Moore has indeed lost some players- whatchu hear OCWildcatMom? JimJones I agree placing 19th in the 14U TCS Memorial Day Tourney isnt exactly what I consider a steller showing....just saying
Looking at the SoCal A's MDC results it doesnt look like TO made it anywhere near the 14U ship either? Got to wonder if some of the invited teams may have peaked too early? Only one place to find out -HB end of July!
JustPlayTheGame wrote:I totally agree its like I said in earlier post we wont know until they are all in the same event together. As to Moore I heard they picked up a catcher from San Diego & lost 2 catchers as a result. I don't know if they lost anyone else?
getitdone wrote:JustPlayTheGame wrote:I totally agree its like I said in earlier post we wont know until they are all in the same event together. As to Moore I heard they picked up a catcher from San Diego & lost 2 catchers as a result. I don't know if they lost anyone else?
Heard on the grapevine that the SD catcher left OCBB Moore and went to 14u SoCal Athletics Quarles.
Classic. Heard after picking up the SD OCBB Graft catcher, prior to losing 2 catchers who weren't to happy about it that OCBB was trying to pick up the Breakers catcher after the championship in Fresno . Represents the not so great part of 12U travel!