How ridiculous can MAXPREP's be???

[SnocatzDad]

I think it's just a source for newspapers to access information on HS teams/players if they happen to do a story. Newspapers don't really care if it's accurate, and don't care to do the legwork to get accurate numbers because it's just HS sports.

[Dugout Dad]

There is a local high school that over the years has not posted any ROE or FC and the team batting average is .350 or better every year

[playballagain]

Does anyone know if College Coaches/recruitors actually look at these stats??

[NumeroUno]

If Maxpreps posts that your DD is hitting over 700, you copy and paste it and send it to your colleges of choice

[fasterpitch92701]

DodgerBlue... sorry to spoil your fun but I have no issue with my DD's stats. After all, she is on a team with 4 players in the top 20 for offense, 2 in the top 10, great offensive stats, 1-9 record and can barely score a run. And they're known for their defense. So, I guess you will just need to figure that all out by yourself. Think hard. You can do it.

Two other schools we play against have a couple girls batting over .500. We seldom see those players in a game as they usually play JV. The disadvantages of a close knit community.

Net/net; when cooking the books don't be too obvious.

The only reason I waisted 15 minutes on MaxPrep was because other parents asked me questions about the stats. Since I don't follow them I took a look to better understand why I was being asked. Now I know. People like to laugh !!!!

[fasterpitch92701]

Another note; at a game last Wednesday a father on the opposing team told me about a scorekeeper for their team that wasn't... totally... familiar with the concept of a "hit". According to the scorekeeper, a "hit" is when a ball is "hit" in fair territory.

Ok, she is 100% "correct". It is true. A ball has been "hit". Of course one could debate whether a foul ball is also a "hit" given that definition. "Correct" but not "right".

Got to laugh...

[NumeroUno]

And a hit and run is hit the ball and run

[fasterpitch92701]

NumeroUno... have you ever seen a bunt home run scored with... no errors ???? Hey, it was a great bunt! True, there were 5 ensuing throws but... but... but...

[NumeroUno]

[fanothegame]

It happens everywhere! Couple of weeks ago my dd's team played against a team that scored a ground ball between the shortstop's legs and under the LF's glove as a home run on a no fence home field. I bet they like having no fence...it makes for lots of home runs!!