12u Season Rankings UPDATED 6/12

[Bob Uecker]

Bleacher Bug was the Breeze and now is Team California.

Oops Wrong Again. Yes We Were With The Breeze But Sorry Not At TC. To Help You Out We Are On A Team In The Greater Sac Area And Will Be At metro's This Weekend. Good Luck To Everyone Who Will Be Attending Metros.

Well, with that being said I guess that I have a 50% chance of being right if I were to say that you are now LM. Since half the LM is made up from Breeze and Heat. Not hating, just saying

Good luck to all the teams in Metros. Now the question....who plans on attending Nationals if they win or if the berth is passed on down?

[Chango15]

Hey Sftball Junkie,
Enough of the whinning...you cry and whine more than a newborn without a nipple...grow up.

[uncle]

Enough with the jibber jabber on who's, who?
Lets talk Teams...

Foothill Gold..
Grapettes K
Storm
Synergy
Hype
Magic
KG hitters
Rapids
Rockets
Stompers
Team CA

Louie can you help? What's ur take on these teams? Strengths and weaknesses.
Season is 3/4 of the way of being completed...

[linedrivelouie]

Metros This Weekend Here is how the brackets stacked up

Greater San Jaoquin Metro 7 teams, being played in Stockton 1 Berth
http://www.gsjm.com/pages/a_brackets.html

Grapes Mendez first Game Bye

AASA Richardson Vs USA Elite

AASA Virchis Vs Grapes E

Grapes K Vs OBS Monarchs Cat

Nor Cal Metro 22 teams, being played in Sunnyvale 4 Berths
http://norcalasa.org/jo/pdf/12U_A_Bracket.pdf

KG French Vs Redding Rebels

South bay Stars Vs Team Extreme
CC Athletics H Bye

Nor Cal Cruisers Vs San Jose Sting
Chico Starz Bye

Storm 2000 Vs Sorcerers
CC Fury Bye

Salinas Storm K Vs Nor Cal Elite
CC Athletics S Bye

Nor Cal Legends Vs Grapettes H (Redding)
Cepda Lady Bulls Bye

Napa Valley Express Vs Mize Diamonds
SJ Lady Sharks Bye

California Aces Vs KG Hitters G


Greater Sacramento Metro 16 teams, being played in Lincoln 2 Berths
http://gfp.tournamentasa.com/i!/tournaments/tournamentDetails.php?TID=1435
Sacramento is the only Metro following the ASA Nationals Format with pool play Winners go to the right to play for 1 and 2 seed loser goes left to play for 3 and 4seed. Blind Draw Friday night at 7pm to seed teams into Dbl Elim Brackets.

Pool A
Foothill Gold 01 Vs Roseville Heat 01
USA Pride Vs CA Breeze 01

Pool B
Sac Hitterz Vs CA Breeze 00
Davis Lady Demons Vs CA Rapids

Pool C
Foothill Gold 00 Vs Mizuno Coronado
LTG Lions Vs Lady Spartans

Pool D
Hanks Bombers Vs Mizuno Ybarra
MVP Renegades Vs Team CA

Cen Cal Metro 9 teams being played in Fresno 1 Berth
http://gfp.tournamentasa.com/i!/tournaments/tournamentDetails.php?TID=1491

Bakersfield Rebels Vs Clovis Rockets Martinez

Cen Cal Dirt Dogs Vs Cen Cal Krush

Central Coast Impact Bye
CA Destroyers vs fresno Force 00

Fresno Force 01 Vs Clovis Rockets Millar


Oakland Metro is not updated

[Sftball Junkie]

Pretty cool Louie... I never realized the Nor Cal Metro was that large or gave out that many Berths.

Question for everyone about the new format that the Sac Metro has put together. Do you like it or would you rather see it old school straight double elimination format and why?

Personally I am of the fence. I like the thought of a little pool play before the fun starts yet at the same time Old School win or go home is pretty cool.

I would probably prefer going straight Double Elimination. If your 2 and Q better luck next year...

[linedrivelouie]

I am happy you are all still guessing wrong at which team I am affiliated with. It means I am doing my self appointed job correctly. (At some point someone will hit it and I will let you know when you do) Like GT 23 in 14s everyone knows who he is now but it was fun when they were guessing.

We have now come past Mothers Day Classic, Memorial Day and the Super 12 Friendly. Getting ready to roll into Metros this is where I feel things are at right now.

1.Grapettes K: Still sitting on top of the heat this team is always solid when they step on the field. Strong pitching core, fundamental sound on Defense and a strong hitting team. If things go as they should this team should get a berth to ASA Nationals this weekend. Question is will they take it and head to Tennessee or will they use it to try and get an invite for PGF? They will represent Nor Cal well either way.

2. Salinas Storm: PGF bound: Hit a little bump in the road during Fresno Force having to play short a few. Back on track and rolling well into the summer months. Tied Grapes K and Hype in the friendly last weekend. This is a strong team who relies on the long ball, not a ton of speed but very solid through out the line up. #1 pitcher is one of the better ones in 12u and the rest of the pitching staff is a strong support staff.

3. Rocklin Hype: Chasing PGF this weekend in Hemet. GOOD LUCK LADIES!! Another solid team defensively and the type of line up I really like. Speed at the top with a few lefty slappers strong through the middle with power for the long ball and a great bottom half which does a great job putting the ball in play and scoring runs. The weak link in the chain is pitching. Very solid #1 and the supporting cast does fine, that said if they had a #2 who could compete for the #1 spot this team would go deep every week.

4. Clovis Rocket Millar: Cen Cal table is set for an ASA Nationals Berth for these ladies. Will they head to Tennessee? Maybe Mike will let us know…With out a doubt the strongest team coming out of that area. Solid through 6-7 in the line up but the bottom will have their moments. Strong couple of pitchers, most of the games I have seen 20 has been on the mound. Fresno Force 2 and 1 on Saturday #2 seed. Made gold beat Magic game one lost to Grapes K in game 2. Overall good weekend I know being on home turf Bob would have like to have gone another game or 2. Strong #1 pitcher pretty solid through the line up.

5. KG Hitters: With 4 berths out of Nor Cal I would think these ladies would earn a berth. Anyone know their plans I am hearing Westerns not interested in traveling to Tennessee. Played really well at MDC with the addition of a strong 00 who plays for their 14u team. The short stop is hurt which will hurt this team however they still have a very strong team and I would think who ever they slide in that spot will get the job done just fine. Another strong hitting line up. The pitcher #18 really moves the ball well. If they can stay healthy and get the SS back they will represent well where ever they go in post season play.

6. Foothill Gold: One of 3 top 10 teams going for the ASA Berth out of the Sac Metro. This team was off my radar in fall but has really played well. I have been told if they earn a berth they plan on making the trip to Tennessee. Typical Foothill Gold team, not a lot of travel in their schedule but the team has played well locally. A very strong #1 pitcher (Red) One of the better 01 pitcher out there. The lineup comes up with some strong hits. They have played a little hot and cold through out the season but for the most part have stepped up and played well when playing the better teams. I have been impressed with the left side of the infield.

7. CA Rapids: Another of the top 10 teams going for a berth out of the Sac Metro. I have heard they are looking at Westerns in Oregon even if they qualify. You never know winning that Berth does silly things. Would love to see these guys represent in either PGF or Tennessee. I here they have been working the other pitchers a bit more could be a big help to get another working well. I have said from day 1 this is a team who would benefit greatly with the addition of a strong pitcher to compete for that #1 spot. Fielding they are strong and work through the line up well.


8. Lady Magic: PGF Bound: After a horrible MDC and an ok Memorial Day this team had a great weekend at the Super 12 in Stockton. Maybe this team is going to finally hit their stride and do something. I have said it before. I honestly think this team has one of the strongest line ups on paper and with out a doubt they have the talent in the field. I am a big believer in the fact that teams need to play together to learn to trust each other and gel. It doesn’t seem to me that this has happened yet. Watching them play their still seems to be very little chemistry. They have a pretty descent pitching staff. I would think 54 is the #1 but I have not seen her pitch much and the catcher/3rd base is probably one of the best players in 12u. From the outside looking in there seems to be a pretty big divide among the parents still.

9. Team CA: Another top 10 team out of Sac going for one of the 2 Berths. I have been told they are looking at Westerns and not interested in Tennessee. The pitching core on this team is solid. 2 pitchers who you could probably call a #1 any day of the week. Strong through 7 or so in the line up. Not a lot of speed but they put the ball in play well and make you work for outs. With the addition of another solid outfielder and a bat or 2 this team would run with all of the top teams. Probably one of the most improved teams this season.

10. NC Valley Stompers: Not sure of their post season plans. Honestly I have not seen these guys play much since early. Had a good Memorial Day #1 seed which like all the top teams didn’t play anyone of real challenge through out the weekend. Got past Storm to the Semis where they lost to Rapids. Biggest thing I saw early in the season when I watcher them is errors hurt them in the field. Strong hitting line up so they can normally hit past the mistakes but if they struggle at the plate it might be a long day.

11. LTG Lions: Most likely Westerns Bound BUT!!! Who knows? If a team or two should pick up a PGF berth like last year in PGF 12s and a berth or 2 slides down hill I can’t imagine the Henderson clan passing on the chance to go to Tennessee. At the same time you never know if the bracket lines up this team could win a berth. Very good 01 team, typical 01 who will make mistakes late or go through that one bad inning which kills the first year 12u teams. The catcher/shortstop lead off hitter is a stud!! Not sure if they are deep enough in pitching and could probably use another strong outfielder, maybe a slapper with speed but this team should be strong in 12s next year. They have shown they can play with the better teams, maybe a spoiler this weekend.

12.Foothill Gold 01: Another solid 01 team. Also playing out of the Sac Metro this weekend. #1 pitcher is strong. Have seen them match up with LTG a few times and the 2 teams seem pretty evenly matched. This is a 01 team that someone could look past and get bit in the butt. Western's Bound??

13.Grapettes E: Not sure what is goin on with Slice and the girls. This is a pretty evenly split 00 01 team. This team started very strong but has slid back a bit as of late. I have watched little #44 pitch a few times and she was money, a very good little 01 pitcher who doesn’t get rattled. I think they need a few more strong hitters to give them the mix of small ball and power. The amount of small ball might be hurting them Robert has always been a trickery type of coach and when you can plan for it before the game it is hard to get past. Believe in your coach though he is good and will get you where you need to be.

14. OBS Monarchs Cat: Got a Hard draw at Metros this weekend with Grapes K early. I would think they are looking towards westerns in Oregon. Scrappy 01 team who has a lot of fight. Another very strong #1 pitcher, again the support staff of other pitchers is not bad. The fielding fundamentals are getting their and they to are starting to minimize the mistakes.

15. Lady Spartans Thinking they must be looking a PGF Regional’s they have jumped in a few qualifiers lately. Playing Metros this weekend. Being that they accepted a passed down berth in 10s would they do it if it gets there this time around too. Made Gold Memorial Day weekend got bumped by Rapids. This team has played well against all of the mid pack teams and should be a solid force to deal with in 12s next season. Pretty solid line up learning to hit speed and movement. They continue to learn the speed of 12s and are starting to minimize the mistakes. Don’t take them for granted.

[Outta Here!]

[quote="linedrivelouie"]I am happy you are all still guessing wrong at which team I am affiliated with. It means I am doing my self appointed job correctly. (At some point someone will hit it and I will let you know when you do) Like GT 23 in 14s everyone knows who he is now but it was fun when they were guessing.


Your daughters play for the Hype and your name is Matt.

[NorCalBaller123]

[Tyler Durden]

I am happy you are all still guessing wrong at which team I am affiliated with. It means I am doing my self appointed job correctly. (At some point someone will hit it and I will let you know when you do) Like GT 23 in 14s everyone knows who he is now but it was fun when they were guessing.


Your daughters play for the Hype and your name is Matt.

And the parents of the Hype pitchers appreciate your work I'm sure.

[onlooker]

If true.....

some of the nicest families in softball in this area are assembled on that team, and those same parents have kids that are IN the rotation. You just bought yourself another ticket to oblivion in the minds of your local families, and you made your little stay in Hemet that much more exciting. Nice work daddy.