14U poll

[wayout]

Who went to Alabama last year and who didn't , who still has most of their roster, and who is competing now? Those are the only teams you can rate this early..

[bruisedshin]

Who went to Alabama last year and who didn't , who still has most of their roster, and who is competing now? Those are the only teams you can rate this early..

97 Teams that were at Midland or PGF last year are probably a better bet than first year 14U teams.

[bracketologist]

Who went to Alabama last year and who didn't , who still has most of their roster, and who is competing now? Those are the only teams you can rate this early..

97 Teams that were at Midland or PGF last year are probably a better bet than first year 14U teams.

I believe most years the younger teams as a group finish higher then the seasoned 2nd year teams in 14U at Nationals. All I know is the top 1st year So Cal 14U team ..... had a great run at my tournament beating probably 3 other teams that will likely be playing on Sunday at Nationals..................... and did it playing the most kids and their #1 did not throw a single pitch!

I hope to see some of the top Nor Cal teams at my next event.

[lv2earat8]

I believe most years the younger teams as a group finish higher then the seasoned 2nd year teams in 14U at Nationals. All I know is the top 1st year So Cal 14U team ..... had a great run at my tournament beating probably 3 other teams that will likely be playing on Sunday at Nationals..................... and did it playing the most kids and their #1 did not throw a single pitch!

Bracky,
You just broke the heart of a lot of haters.

[bruisedshin]

2 Years ago at ASA, the top 3 teams were all 2nd year, including the two Norcal teams that finished 1st and 3rd (SJ Sting and Sorcerer). Last year 4 of the top 5 teams at ASA were 2nd year, and the two top finishing Norcal teams (Fresno Force and Roseville Heat) were both 2nd year. At PGF last year the top Norcal finisher was a 2nd year (Breeze 96). I'm not sure how old the top 4 teams were:
OC Batbusters McNee
Corona Angels KK
Firecrackers Sota
Corona Angels Lockman

I haven't been around that long, but the last two years the 2nd year 14s performed much better than the 1st year teams, especially in Norcal.

[bracketologist]

2 Years ago at ASA, the top 3 teams were all 2nd year, including the two Norcal teams that finished 1st and 3rd (SJ Sting and Sorcerer). Last year 4 of the top 5 teams at ASA were 2nd year, and the two top finishing Norcal teams (Fresno Force and Roseville Heat) were both 2nd year. At PGF last year the top Norcal finisher was a 2nd year (Breeze 96). I'm not sure how old the top 4 teams were:
OC Batbusters McNee
Corona Angels KK
Firecrackers Sota
Corona Angels Lockman

I haven't been around that long, but the last two years the 2nd year 14s performed much better than the 1st year teams, especially in Norcal.

AT PGF Nationals

OC Batbusters McNee - 1st year
Corona Angels KK - 2nd year
Firecrackers Sota - 1st year
Corona Angels Lockman - 1st year

The year (SJ Sting 95 and Sorcerer 95) finished 1st and 3rd with Corona Angels 95 2nd was a very rare year but it was those 3 teams and a bunch of 1st year 14U teams playing on Sunday (1st year teams Fury 96, Jynx 96, Power Surge 96 all placed in top 7). Also remember that Jynx hit home run vs. Sting .... but it was taken away on protest because one of the Jynx players "touched" the batter before she stepped on home plate. SJ Sting had the best team all year ....... but what a game vs. Jynx!

The real issue is that a lot of the top 2nd year teams lose players to both 16U and some 2nd year players have a very difficult time adjusting to hitting the ball at 40ft after HS ball at 43ft.

[bruisedshin]

The real issue is that a lot of the top 2nd year teams lose players to both 16U and some 2nd year players have a very difficult time adjusting to hitting the ball at 40ft after HS ball at 43ft.

This is a very good point. I know that some, if not all, of the 95 Sorcerer team skipped HS ball altogether.

Also, at least here in Norcal, a lot of players stop playing to compete in their age bracket to play for bad, non-competitive 18 Gold teams because they think that's where the scouts are more likely to see them.

[luvhaters]

After today up in Lincoln, I'm pretty sure all the votes the Sorcerers had on this poll were from the parents and their grandparents. A lot of hype...not really much to show for it all JMO.

[Boogieman]

I can't believe that all of these people voted Sorcerers the #1 14u team in NorCal. They have not beat any one!!!!

[bizybody]

I can't believe that all of these people voted Sorcerers the #1 14u team in NorCal. They have not beat any one!!!!

Well it's about time someone has stated that!Lot's of hype no results yet,and that has no bad intention towards the girls playing the game they love.Those poll numbers will change once the high school girls come into play.RR Ratcliff and Ladymagic will be a tough solid older group.But their is some very good 98 teams playing now.By the way RR Ratcliff run ruled Sorcerer this fall and Sorcerer is ranked higher!