12u Season Rankings UPDATED 6/12

[NorCalBaller123]

Ok...enjoy your summer

[NorCalBaller123]

I think there are a few Nor Cal's that will represent just fine at PGF...

[Dozerdog]

Thanks Baller,I agree with you. I think you are correct. Grapettes-K have shown they can compete. I also believe that if Magic can get on a roll they ha ve a ton of talent. Of course Storm,Hype and Rockets are solid. Good luck to everyone go to PGF or ASA Nationals.

[Iluvblue]

Where is Grapettes-E going Dozerdog

Not going anywhere. I'm ok with that. We had are chance to earn it and didn't.

I like that viewpoint. You tried, you didnt do it, and so save some money and get ready for next season... nothing wrong with that!!

[NorCalBaller123]

LDL....Come out come out wherever you are!!!!!!!!

[Stealing Home]

LDL....Come out come out wherever you are!!!!!!!!

Need to check a Breeze field near you.

[NorCalBaller123]

Ha ha but not anywhere near me.

[JimineyCricket]

LDL....Come out come out wherever you are!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure I saw him in Stockton this weekend. He was hanging out with Bigfoot and the Easter Bunny...

[linedrivelouie]

Not a ton of action in the last 3 weeks since Metros but I have got to get out and watched a few teams. My top 7 still remains the same. A few new teams added and a few moved a bit but not much.

1.Grapettes K: ASA Qualified - PGF Invited:
Won ASA Metros. 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. They will represent Nor Cal very well at PGF.

2. Salinas Storm: ASA Qualified - PGF Invited:
Won ASA Metros. This team has been in my top 3 all season. 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. 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: PGF Invited:
Chased PGF and got an invite. They will represent well in So Cal. Not much to say that I haven’t already. 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. 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: ASA Qualified - PGF Invited:
With out a doubt the strongest team coming out of Fresno. Happy to see them get a berth Bob and Mike are doing good things with this team 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. Always play pretty well defensively.

5. KG Hitters: Western Bound:
From what I understand qualified for ASA Nationals but chose to go to Westerns. Haven’t seen them in a month or so I know they had a few injuries. I heard they played 14u in Tahoe a few weeks ago. No info on how it went though 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 Westerns well.

6. Foothill Gold 00: ASA Nationals Qualified:
Enjoy the Humid Tennessee summer. This team has been on a strong run for the last month. A very strong #1 pitcher (Red) One of the better 01 pitcher out there. The lineup comes up with some strong hits. I have been impressed with the left side of the infield the 3B and SS are very strong overall one of the better defensive teams in the top 10.

7. CA Rapids: PGF Invited:
Had a tough Metros losing to Foothill Gold again and LTG. Finished 4th at Metros but this team deserves an invite. Strong hitting line up and a good coaching staff. I am sure they will represent well at PGF. 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. Team CA:ASA Nationals Qualified - PGF Invited:
Ruuner Up at Metros. I have kept them tucked under Magic for a while but slipped them ahead based on how the played they finished their last 2 tournaments a long with beating Magic the only time they have played. The pitching core on this team is solid. 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. I have said it before probably one of the most improved teams this season.

9. Lady Magic: PGF Qualified:
I am still hopeful this team will hit it’s stride coming into PGF. Another hard weekend in So Cal going 0 – 4 at Best of The West but they competed well against strong teams. 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 and solid defensive players just need to find the right combo to unlock the lock

10. NC Valley Stompers: Not sure of their post season plans??
Honestly I have not seen these guys play much since early. They have a solid #1 pitcher who throws descent speed Good hitting team. I have seen them play a few times in the last month now and defensively they have gotten better. With a strong hitting line up they can normally hit past the mistakes but if they struggle at the plate it might be a long day.

11. EC Hot Shots: ASA Nationals Qualified:
This team won it’s Oakland Metros and has been off the radar for many over the majority of the season but has really played pretty good softball as of late. They won the last Grapettes Tourney. Pretty solid offensively working both small ball and the long ball. I have seen them play 3 or 4 times over the season and have only ever seen 41 pitch. Not sure if what they have for a pitching staff but all together seems like a team worth being noted.

12. LTG Lions: PGF Invited:
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. 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 in the local area. After Best of The West I would probably be looking at Oregon.

13.Grapettes E: Enjoying August Off:
Sounds like this team was bitten by the injury bug a bit along with the case of the schoochies as Rob would say. Funny how when you cut the cancer out sometimes the team responds. Played well the last few weekends starting to look like the Grapes of early this season. I think they need a few more strong hitters to give them the mix of small ball and power. For those who are there I have said it before believe in your coach though he is good and will get you where you need to be.

14. OBS Monarchs Cat: Westerns Bound:
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. CV Synergy PGF Qualified:
I bumped CV back into the rankings they are still not going very deep in tourneys but they are playing better than the other few who have slipped out. 2 pretty descent pitchers. Offensively like many they could use another 1 or 2 solid bats in the line up. They will hang with most of the mid pack teams but have some holes to fill to get bumped into the top 10.

[NorCalBaller123]

Pretty sure that Storm got a free invite for hosting an event not an earned berth