by NascarJimmy » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:07 pm
I believe this will be a very competitive class, (assuming teams stay intact and don't defect to Gold) with everyone wanting to play in College Station. Most of these teams I saw play this fall.
My evaluations, in no particular order;
*Elite (Floyd)- Lefty pitcher who can dominate when she's right. Good team speed with above average bats. 2nd pitcher is a question and could cause problems if they find themselves in the loser bracket of big tournaments.
*Glory Naudin- Best team in 16U in DFW. They hit, pitch and play sound defense. How many of last years team will be playing for Shelton remains the only question of interest.
*Glory Adkins- Very talented group with some big bats. Great team speed at the top of this order presents lots of problems for opposing defenses. Can pitch with anyone and should easily find their way to Nationals.
*Kruzers- This team was exciting to watch when I had the chance. They can flat out run and their pitching is top notch.
*Elite (Mongillo)- This team is full of power and can score with anyone. Defense seems to be above average with pitching that is very good. They could proove to be the team to battle the Glory's for best in DFW.
*Fusion- Didn't see much out of the 14U team moving up. Understand the 16U lost several girls to Gold including McDuffie who moved to Houston. Slade's organization always reloads well and should put another quality team on the field.
*Glory Hart- Young and agressive. If pitching stays consistent and healthy they will be a team nobody wants to play.
*TFS (Montoya)- If he could keep his players from leaving for Glory he might have the best group in all of Texas. That being said, that hasn't happened as of late and I believe this team may struggle this year. BatBusters Organization always helped with the recruiting of players in the past, not sure same can be said for their new home.
*AF McClaskey- This team is raw and young. Has an impressive lefty pitcher but I believe she is being looked at with the older groups. If she is playing, they will beat some of the teams listed above but in the long run that youth may be to much to overcome this year.
*AF Rhinehart- Did not see this team much this past year but when I did was not overly impressed.
*Intimidators Nordie- (see AF Rhinehart).
College Station Bound- Glory Hart, Glory Naudin, Glory Adkins, Elite Mongillo for sure with the others battling it out. Most of this will depend on whether they go Metro or State.
Just my thoughts. Good luck to all of them.