12u Fall tryouts-Who are favorites & sleepers going forward?

[jbl1465]

OK I give up. What truth will set me free? I tried to use the quotation marks and copy but got frustrated and gave up.

[Dozerdog]

OK I give up. What truth will set me free? I tried to use the quotation marks and copy but got frustrated and gave up.

Im thinking they are saying that the coach is the problem. Just guessing.

[Old man softball]

Dozerdog I think you mite of figured out the riddle. Maybe you should take over the rankings you are seem very intelligent.

[POP Time]

I mixed a few things up from the last rankings I put out. This weekend will be fun to watch in Roseville, looks like LTG, KG and Gold are all in the same pool. To bad OBS didn’t come up to play. Spartans must be off they are not listed in either.

I think 1 and 2 could really go either way. Based on strength of schedule after this week even with winning out OBS could go to 3. The Roseville tournament has a lot better teams. Problem is the following week Gold is not in so they probably fall to 3 at that point, to bad we couldn’t get everyone together for a tournament.

1. OBS: This team is winning big in Stockton, right now they are the team to beat in Stockton. Best 1 - 2 combo in pitching of the 12u teams, team is very well rounded, lots of speed pretty strong D overall. This is a pretty strong line up thru about 8 or so. The killer when playing them is they can execute both small ball and hit. Overall hard to defend.

2. FH Gold: This team is killing it in Roseville, right now they are the team to beat in Sacramento. The team is well rounded with the bats and has a strong lineup through 7 or 8 but the D has little work to do behind 14 and the holes seem to be shown with the other pitchers on the mound

3. LTG: I dropped this team down based on tournament wins and recent play, OBS and Gold have won more tournaments at this point and we haven’t seen LTG since mid September. Have to Play to Stay I tournament in a month is not enough to hold the top spot This team is only about 5 or 6 deep in the line up but they manage to win tourneys.

4. Breeze: Very complete team one of the best 01 pitcher in the area. The D has holes in it which means they have to be able to hit past the mistakes. This team is pretty strong in the line up through 6 or 7. Has gone deep on Sunday just can’t get past the top team or 2

5. San Jose Sting: Beat the #1 team last weekend, got bumped by AASA in a close game, I moved them up because they have been going deep on Sunday. Pretty strong Line up thru 7 or so.

6. KG Hitters – Baptista: This team has a bit of speed and like the Spartans have pitching that will keep them in games with the top teams. Lost to Gold in a close game at the last Roseville tournament but played them strong

7. AA Mizuno Stewart: I think the next 2 are pretty evenly matched would have to put the nod to Mizuno right now based on how they have finished over the last few events. I think the pitching is pretty good, another team who is strong through 6 or so in the lineup.

8. Lady Spartans: This team is very well rounded, not afraid to travel and play the better teams. Pitching is enough to get them past even the top teams when the D plays well. Solid through the top 6 – 7 batters.

9. AASA Richardson: Typical small ball team. Works great in 10’s but as you get older you are going to need to hit. Defense and Line up is not yet there when comparing to the top teams.

10. AASA Virchis: After making it to the championship game this weekend I slipped them into the 10 spot. Had a nice win over SJ Sting in the 2nd game on Sunday.

I think we have a few sleeper teams that might surprise a few and could easily work into the top 10. One was mentioned before, Solano Pride, I know they surprised Breeze a few weeks back, Nevada Lightning went deep at Toys for Tots n got past a game or 2 in the last Roseville tournament, not strong enough to break the top 5 but could possibly slip into that 8 9 or 10 spot soon.

[bigballer]

I'd flip flop 1 & 2 due to strength of schedule. I think OBS is better, but I feel the Gold has played tougher tourneys. With that being said, I still see LTG as #1, and the above fight being for 2 or 3. But I get your reasoning. Lastly, I'd drop AASA Richardson below Virchis. They've both been runner ups to OBS, but Virchis beat them in a friendly and beat the Sting twice last weekend. I'd also add the Cencal Angels and Breeze 02's as sleepers. Keep up the good work POP!

[jbl1465]

I like the new ranking but I would put KG above Sting and Breeze. They have a better record on Saturday and have gone deep on Sunday at both of the local tournaments. Not slamming the Sting or Breeze just think KG is playing some great ball right now.

[thing is ...]

Anyone know if the top teams listed are playing in the same tournament before the season ends? I know there are only a few left...

[Dozerdog]

Anyone know if the top teams listed are playing in the same tournament before the season ends? I know there are only a few left...

I think all but Foothill Gold and Mizuno Stewart are in Roseville next week. Gold was in it before but believe they are headed south now.Which sucks because tgat was a big reason that OBS added that tournament because everyone was in it.

[jbl1465]

Gold plays this weekend in Ybarras tournament with LTG,KG, but no OBS. Then Nov. 16th in Chino Hills.

[Turret94]

Last week the RRGold website was lousy. This week we see Ybarra is not updating results like he should. Why are these TDs so lazy not to post results during the tournaments. Most people, including myself, like to check our phones while watching games as to how others are doing. Are we asking for too much. Come on Ybarra and RR Gold. Stop counting your money and update the website!