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ilikesoftball
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 Posted - 08/12/2009 : 09:07:20 AM
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Threw the ages in together because it will be should be sort of a short list for who will be good in HS next spring.
Granted we did not play a bunch of KY games this year but the best KY based pitcher we faced this year was a game by Aly? Foster of the 16U Magic. She threw it hard and placed the ball great. Had the girls chasing a rise or high fast ball all game long. She plays for Christian Academy of Louisville.
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ManitouDan
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Posted - 08/12/2009 : 10:32:22 PM
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how highly is the Miller girl from Ashland thought of ? I have only heard about her. Don't even know where she plays her travel ball. MD
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magictime
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Posted - 08/30/2009 : 7:57:49 PM
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| I don't think Cassee Layne (Reidland) played any games in KY this summer but she's the best pitcher in the state. She was hurt most of last season I think she only pitched 12 or 13 games. This will be her senior season and she should be awesome! Verbally committed to Michigan State. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 08/30/2009 : 8:28:30 PM
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I don't think Cassee Layne (Reidland) played any games in KY this summer but she's the best pitcher in the state. She was hurt most of last season I think she only pitched 12 or 13 games. This will be her senior season and she should be awesome! Verbally committed to Michigan State.
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rdog
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 3:33:11 PM
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Don't know how you can say Cassee Layne is the best in the State. I she the one that screams like a banshee when she pitches? That's the most blood curdling thing I've ever heard. She is not only illegally distracting the batters, but in 2008 at the State Tourney, she was distracting players on the other 3 fields!! I know of several pitchers in this year's Senior class that I would rate as good as or better than her........
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ManitouDan
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 4:29:17 PM
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If she truely is going to the big ten she must be tough. Or is the more like MSU on I-64 ? Hard to believe a talented enough kid to sign in the big ten and no one agrees how good she is . MD
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magictime
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 5:03:42 PM
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Hey Manitu she is that good. And yes she is going to Michigan State. They committed to her last summer after the big asa tournament that was in Owensboro KY. I don't know how many other pitchers in the state are going big time D1. The reason you haven't heard of her is because she is not from Louisville or Lexington and if your not from the big cities nobody cares. However softball has always been dominated by the western regions in Ky they have won 11 of 15 state championships.
Not sure what other pitchers rdog is talking about, I'm sure they are quality pitchers just curious where they are going to college? |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 5:44:15 PM
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Originally posted by magictime
Hey Manitu she is that good. And yes she is going to Michigan State. They committed to her last summer after the big asa tournament that was in Owensboro KY. I don't know how many other pitchers in the state are going big time D1. The reason you haven't heard of her is because she is not from Louisville or Lexington and if your not from the big cities nobody cares. However softball has always been dominated by the western regions in Ky they have won 11 of 15 state championships.
Not sure what other pitchers rdog is talking about, I'm sure they are quality pitchers just curious where they are going to college?
Is she good? yes she is good, but not great. I hate to post negatively about a player, but since I bet you are her mom, I will tell you what I think.
She is a good pitcher that throws the ball hard, not nearly the best I have saw in this state ( my opinion only).
Michigan State although a great school, hardly what one would call big time D1 in softball as you put it. They were 5-14 in the big ten last year and 21-28 overall and the big ten has not been known to be a softball powerhouse.
Every year Kentucky has several girls to play at D1 schools, if what you say is true, best of luck.
Whatever school or division one chooses to play, picking the best fit for education and what feels best for them is all that matters.
By the way are you the parent, that was at the All A a couple of years ago, and everytime she walked someone, you would stand up and scream" That's the only way you will ever get on" ?
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x-bucket dad
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 7:19:00 PM
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| Time to throw my two cents in. I haven' seen Cassie throw in close to a year, but I hear that after she got signed she has been working hard on developing a couple more pitches with a really good instructor and has came along well. And from the last time I saw her she was as good as anyone at the KHSAA state tournament. And as far as Michigan State, thats no joke. The Coach has been recruiting alot of talent and the Spartans are up and comming. Could beat any Kentucky school on a Bad day. But doesn't matter if she is the best in the state or not she played on a high profile travel team this past summer. She went to big time college exposue tournaments and her team did well in the ASA nationals. So I would have to say the best player with the best plan on getting recruited. |
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cuttochase
Junior Member
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 8:28:14 PM
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Time to throw my two cents in. I haven' seen Cassie throw in close to a year, but I hear that after she got signed she has been working hard on developing a couple more pitches with a really good instructor and has came along well. And from the last time I saw her she was as good as anyone at the KHSAA state tournament. And as far as Michigan State, thats no joke. The Coach has been recruiting alot of talent and the Spartans are up and comming. Could beat any Kentucky school on a Bad day. But doesn't matter if she is the best in the state or not she played on a high profile travel team this past summer. She went to big time college exposue tournaments and her team did well in the ASA nationals. So I would have to say the best player with the best plan on getting recruited.
Well now, Michigan State could beat any team in Kentucky on a bad day.
Are you really serious? Perhaps you should do a little research or know just a little about something before you stick your foot in your mouth.
Uof L, UK or Western would have no problem with this big ten powerhouse. Maybe you should check, U of L was in the top 10 most of the year and the top 20 all the year.
Michigan Sate up and coming: Well with a 5-14 Big Ten record and 21-28 overall record, not much place to go but up!
Do you think she was the only player from Kentucky to play in a out of state ( as you call them) big time travel tournaments?
To be honest, I was at several from Colorado to South Carolina and I did not see her. ( I could of missed her)
So best of luck to her where ever she goes, but don't try to convince me Michigan State is a powerhouse or that this young lady is the best this state has to offer! |
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magictime
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 8:42:15 PM
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WOW Cut calm down, just making an observation and no I'm not related to Layne. I agree everyone has to make the choice on where to go to school, but not everyone is offered a division I scholarship. The last time I checked the big ten is the only conference to win the ncaa championship east of the mississippi. Michigan and Northwestern are top 10 year in and year out and I'm pretty sure Michigan State beat Michigan late last year. The big ten is one of the best conferences in most major sports. I see you researched their record I hope they are making an effort to get into the top part of the conference.
By the way is your daughter a pitcher? |
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ManitouDan
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 8:52:28 PM
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Don't get the wrong impression --it thrills me to hear a girl from Ky can get a big ten scholly , even if it's not one of the top tier teams in the conference.
couple more questions -who did she play her travel ball with ? And maybe could someone link her HS stats ?
Accepting that college scholly is a weird dating game. Maybe her parents and the kid herself did a super job of selling herself to the school --maybe she is a super student also.
Nearly everyone in Ohio thought Tess Sito was good enough to play Pac 10 or SEC or anywhere else she wanted (her team finished 2nd , went 12-2 at ASA nats 18u this year ) She was Ohio's leading pitcher and hitter. She signs with Cleveland St. Some signings are just odd.
glad that Ky produced a nice recruit. hope she does well. I heard Mich St was looking at a cincy doom 16u pitcher also. MD
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x-bucket dad
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 9:04:57 PM
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| Yep must be a pitchers dad LOL. Sorry for stepping on those toes cuto. Your probably right about U of L against Mich. State. Yea would love to hear about another Ky. girl with that kind of ride. And the travel team was Mid Land Magic I think out of Chicago. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 10:21:24 PM
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Yep must be a pitchers dad LOL. Sorry for stepping on those toes cuto. Your probably right about U of L against Mich. State. Yea would love to hear about another Ky. girl with that kind of ride. And the travel team was Mid Land Magic I think out of Chicago.
Sorry dad, Yes my daughter is a pitcher, but not as old as this lady, so before you start that get over it. I'm not real sure you want to go there anyway.
Facts are facts, I wish the girl best of luck, the fact is though Michigan State is not that good and this young lady is nowhere near the best pitcher in the state.
As far as other KY girls recieving scholorships from D1 schools and a lot better than Michigan State, well let's just say that it does been done many times. This young lady is nowhere near the first. |
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magictime
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 10:43:35 PM
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| Not saying she is the first or last I hope. Just saying not that many pitchers or players from our state play D1 softball. I looked back, in 2007 and 2008 their were only about 10, this year there were 12 but 6 signed with Murray State and its their first year. I'm very excited they recruited these girls and hope to see a few games next spring. Cut, you obviously think there are better pitchers out there I'm still waiting for names and schools? I hope I can see them next spring too. |
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KYLightningCoach
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 11:14:38 PM
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| Manitou...i was able to track down Cassee's 05, 06 and 08 stats down. In 05' she was a 7th grader...she was 6-2, 50IP, 22R, 44Hits, 53k's, 9BB and 18ER. In 06' her 8th grade year, 17-2, 119IP, 25R, 64 hits, 169K's, 19BB, 15 ER....In 08 her sophomore year, 29-5, 220 IP, 21 R, 85 Hits, 360 K's 20 BB's, 13 ER's. Last year she was injured almost the entire season. Hope this is what you were looking for. Scott |
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ManitouDan
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 06:10:00 AM
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thanks lightningcoach. what kind of injury did she have ?
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KYLightningCoach
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 08:27:03 AM
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| She actuallly had 2 of them. First one was a severe ankle sprain that had her out almost a month and then I had heard the 2nd one was a case of Mono. |
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CallingCadence_14
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 2:25:56 PM
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Seen alot of top notched 14's and 16's pitchers this year and would have to say noone in particular was a total stand out other then both of the Mercy pitchers.
Both will be a force to be reckoned with on the mound. Both have some nasty offspeed pitches some decent heat but have the ability to keep you off balance with offspeed and back breaking change ups.I'd say the brunnette has the back breaker change up and more experience but the blonde is catching up mo ricky tick quick.With a coach who is a statitician,and meticulous person who pays attention to every batter,be forewarned, you'll never get more then one good hit a game.The ACS girl who played with the Sluggers is a top 1 maybe 2 in the state,that one was born with some mental toughness you can't teach.Props to these girls,parents and coaches for such hard work.There are a few more super stars out there like the girl from the lone oak ,hidden but still noticed.That girls got game,nothing phenominal but wow she's a thinker who can adjust on the fly reminds me of Grayson Co.Duo.She's just by herself.Trying to name the top pitchers in the state is insane.These girls go up in the polls and down faster then horses on Derby Day. Kentucky has some awesome pitching talent.Every dog has it's day though.Hard to imagine we can think we might know whats coming up next year.with the new 43 ft and all things will change,keeping some of these girls contained in the new pitching lanes will be another issue that noone really calls in the Travell Ball Circuit.I take that back I have seen a few called for it.Who knows what next year brings,with the extra 3 ft none of the above highly doubtfull might not even be a threat..You never know. |
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x-bucket dad
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 6:25:38 PM
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| Yea Cadence I would say we should be talking about the hitters this spring. Is it a done deal that KHSAA will go 43ft. this spring. They could wait till the following spring the way I understand it. If they go 43 this spring offense will be the game. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 7:51:24 PM
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Originally posted by x-bucket dad
Yea Cadence I would say we should be talking about the hitters this spring. Is it a done deal that KHSAA will go 43ft. this spring. They could wait till the following spring the way I understand it. If they go 43 this spring offense will be the game.
Throwers will have a little bit of a hard time, with the move.
Pitchers should benefit, movement is better from 43ft. |
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magictime
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 9:38:46 PM
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| Hey bucket, the khsaa voted to go to 43 ft starting next spring (2010). However there was nothing mentioned about the new ball size. I heard this would be discussed at a later date. |
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magictime
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 9:41:32 PM
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| I heard some of the better hitters that played at 43ft this summer said they could see the ball a lot better. But I agree with cut, the girls who use more movement vs just speed will have better success. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 10:20:08 PM
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Originally posted by magictime
I heard some of the better hitters that played at 43ft this summer said they could see the ball a lot better. But I agree with cut, the girls who use more movement vs just speed will have better success.
Very good point, a good hitter will see the ball better and have a litte more time to pick up spin. On the other hand the spin pitches move a lot more from 43 ft. |
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dad9
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 09:34:46 AM
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| The defenses will have to earn their keep more than ever in the upcoming season. |
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CallingCadence14
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 10:03:18 AM
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| With the new change in place expect a few more lasers,a few more rockets and a couple of more Bombs.Thats just a fact.3 feet is a huge advantage to the batter.It'll take some time for pitchers to adjust and the longer they wait the longer it'll take to adjust.I am hoping to see some serious record breaking stats on the bats.More double play for defense,etc. etc. should make for an interesting season.Wondering why travel has had that change yet..It'll only help the pitchers for the upcoming season,would of liked to see the change made effective aug 15 for travel to help assist those in fall ball.This will only put those Travel pitchers behind as well if the change isnt made.We all know they get better from travel.Not knocking HS Sports but your talking about pitching 2-3 games a week to 4-7 on the weekend.Just curious to see how all will unfold with som many of these HS pitcher still playing travel from 40 ft instead of 43 ft..I know alot will pitch all the way into winter for Travel Tms. |
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KYLightningCoach
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 12:02:28 PM
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I know for a fact that the USFA will be 43' on the pitching rubber starting this fall season for 16's and 18U divisions.
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 3:32:30 PM
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Originally posted by KYLightningCoach
I know for a fact that the USFA will be 43' on the pitching rubber starting this fall season for 16's and 18U divisions.
coach, has this started now? Also is that USFA everywhere? |
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KYLightningCoach
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 5:30:48 PM
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Yes...as of Sept 1st the pitching distance is 43' for the 16 and 18U divisions. yes...the USFA is growing...matter of fact I have 2 tourney's this fall and working on a 3rd. the first one is Oct 2-4th @ Beaver Trail Complex in Glasgow, Ky and the other one right now is Oct 23-25th which is the Fall State Tournament @ Michael O'Buchanon Park in Bowling Green. I working on a date @ Panther Creek Park in Owensboro also. I also host them in Mayfield, Draffenville, Hopkinsville and looking to expand even more this year. You can check out the usfa @ www.usfastpitch.com.
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CallingCadence14
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 8:36:59 PM
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I understand the 16's and 18's are starting to pitch 43 ft as of Sept 01 2009 but what about the 14's ? Surely we all recognize the 14's should be at 43 Ft as well.I can understand 12's being at 40 ft but there is no reason for a 13 yrs old or a 14 yrs old who should be playing Freshman ball at a minimum to be pitching 40 ft.
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 8:56:29 PM
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Originally posted by KYLightningCoach
Yes...as of Sept 1st the pitching distance is 43' for the 16 and 18U divisions. yes...the USFA is growing...matter of fact I have 2 tourney's this fall and working on a 3rd. the first one is Oct 2-4th @ Beaver Trail Complex in Glasgow, Ky and the other one right now is Oct 23-25th which is the Fall State Tournament @ Michael O'Buchanon Park in Bowling Green. I working on a date @ Panther Creek Park in Owensboro also. I also host them in Mayfield, Draffenville, Hopkinsville and looking to expand even more this year. You can check out the usfa @ www.usfastpitch.com.
Scott
Glasgow is a good park and that is nice play to play, but could push to get them to put up temporary fences?
I hate to play on 300ft. fences. You know I always wondered why you never see baseball played on a 600ft. fence, so what makes people think it is O.K. to have girls play on a 300 ft. fence.
By the way thanks for working on giving us more options in this state and for trying to grow the game here. Best of Luck to you!
I have played quite a bit with Ken in TN. |
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KYLightningCoach
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Posted - 09/03/2009 : 12:10:35 AM
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i have already ordered my supplies for temp fences...i will personally put them up in the park in Glasgow...they told me that I could. I don't like playing on 300' field eithers..changes the game too much.
And thanks..i am excited to get out in that area...i know the competition is good...and that is my goal..to put on good competitive tourney's for the girls.
And Cadence.....I agree with you. I supplied the same argument...esp in some of the smaller KY schools...it is not rare to see 8th and Freshman pitching in JV/Varsity games. But according to their studies.....the 13 and 14 yr olds are not ready for that distance and they were afraid of an increase in injuries. But I still have hope that soon that may change if enough people push for it. |
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ilikesoftball
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 08:36:18 AM
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Looks like Cassee Layne played for Midland Magic 92....Finished 13th at 16U ASA Nationals this summer. That is pretty darn good.
http://www.eteamz.com/midlandmagicsoftball/
She is listed on the website as committed to Michigan Sate. I am officially impressed. |
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ilikesoftball
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 08:45:00 AM
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I agree with Cadence list that Hobson from Mercy and and Pardue from Allen County are as good as I've seen. I was trying to see if any others were out there that folks thought were top notch.
I don't agree that trying to list the best is that hard. Pitchers do not suddenly get better and worse. The good ones at 14 will be good at 16. Good at 40 feet will be good at 43 feet. |
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magictime
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 09:44:06 AM
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Ilike i agree the best pitchers will still be the best from 43ft. I didn't see candace's post about Hobson or Pardue but I saw them both this summer and they are both tough. Also Hobsons running buddy Francis is good as well, must be nice to have two quality pitchers for 3 more years (Mercy). I still think we will see more offense next spring though. Has anyone heard any more talk about the ball increasing? I know someone that measured the balls they have and they said they all measured 12 1/4! Someone else said that rawlings was just raising the seem slightly to make it 12 1/4. Just wondering what ya'll are hearing?
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 2:02:14 PM
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Originally posted by magictime
Ilike i agree the best pitchers will still be the best from 43ft. I didn't see candace's post about Hobson or Pardue but I saw them both this summer and they are both tough. Also Hobsons running buddy Francis is good as well, must be nice to have two quality pitchers for 3 more years (Mercy). I still think we will see more offense next spring though. Has anyone heard any more talk about the ball increasing? I know someone that measured the balls they have and they said they all measured 12 1/4! Someone else said that rawlings was just raising the seem slightly to make it 12 1/4. Just wondering what ya'll are hearing?
I don't think the ball will be increasing. The seams will be bigger to get to the measurement.
Pitchers should enjoy having bigger seams. |
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CallingCadence_14
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 Posted - 09/14/2009 : 10:26:43 PM
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Great Reply MajicFink .Names CallingCadence_14 not Candace.But thats O.K., "Benton Boy", most of yall'er doin good ,ya kno bein kinfolk an all!!! We ought might'en,get along jus fine if'n werent fer grammer an all.Yipee Ki Yea!!!
I agree with you on the fact that Cassee is an exceptional pitcher,actually one of the finest to ever come out of this CommonWealth,she has to be very well rounded and shows tons of potential for Michigan to even consider her.For those who are haters ,thats just part of the game .Pay them no mind,they don't have a ride so they are Bumming.Literally.You don't get picked up from a "Top Ten" for being "Willie Lunch Meat or Larry Lunch Box".You better have some game or you'll be left on the road side on the way back from a "Big Game". Way to represent!!!Congrats to ya!! |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/14/2009 : 10:51:48 PM
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Great Reply MajicFink .Names CallingCadence_14 not Candace.But thats O.K., "Benton Boy", most of yall'er doin good ,ya kno bein kinfolk an all!!! We ought might'en,get along jus fine if'n werent fer grammer an all.Yipee Ki Yea!!!
I agree with you on the fact that Cassee is an exceptional pitcher,actually one of the finest to ever come out of this CommonWealth,she has to be very well rounded and shows tons of potential for Michigan to even consider her.For those who are haters ,thats just part of the game .Pay them no mind,they don't have a ride so they are Bumming.Literally.You don't get picked up from a "Top Ten" for being "Willie Lunch Meat or Larry Lunch Box".You better have some game or you'll be left on the road side on the way back from a "Big Game". Way to represent!!!Congrats to ya!!
Perhaps there candace, you should spend a litttle more time reading and less time making fun of people.
Cassee did not committ to Michigan, it was Michigan State! HUGE difference there candace.
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CallingCadence_14
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 Posted - 09/15/2009 : 07:09:07 AM
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I love it !!Cuttochase.Michigan State is a D-1 School still doesn't make a difference for these haters to bag on a kid by name.No she might not be the best in the state like you qouted,but she is good enough to D-1 Out of State which means as a whole we are getting recognition and better.We as adults should be congratulating for her accomplishments,and quit player hating,quit bagging on her short comings.My DD will never be a Super Star pitcher,God Sent SS, or a 155mm Super Gun Catcher,but will and can be a Super Star Outfielder with the potential to D-2 on her stick alone.
Does this mean bag on other peoples dreams or kids?? No, it means come to terms with you are and what you have and make the best of it.I know your DD is a Pitcher,and obvious others stating the," best in the state" ,is rubbing you the wrong way but, before you start throwing rocks at me for funnin someone whom I actually like and have p.m'ed on several different occasions him for questions and me asking him for advice ,because we are friends.Check your self,your envy tag is beginning to stick out.We are on here to promote the sport in the Great Common Wealth,hopefully someone brings your DD up for some positive acknowledgement before you die from neglect. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/15/2009 : 07:30:42 AM
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I love it !!Cuttochase.Michigan State is a D-1 School still doesn't make a difference for these haters to bag on a kid by name.No she might not be the best in the state like you qouted,but she is good enough to D-1 Out of State which means as a whole we are getting recognition and better.We as adults should be congratulating for her accomplishments,and quit player hating,quit bagging on her short comings.My DD will never be a Super Star pitcher,God Sent SS, or a 155mm Super Gun Catcher,but will and can be a Super Star Outfielder with the potential to D-2 on her stick alone.
Does this mean bag on other peoples dreams or kids?? No, it means come to terms with you are and what you have and make the best of it.I know your DD is a Pitcher,and obvious others stating the," best in the state" ,is rubbing you the wrong way but, before you start throwing rocks at me for funnin someone whom I actually like and have p.m'ed on several different occasions him for questions and me asking him for advice ,because we are friends.Check your self,your envy tag is beginning to stick out.We are on here to promote the sport in the Great Common Wealth,hopefully someone brings your DD up for some positive acknowledgement before you die from neglect.
No envy here, none at all, my daughter is younger than this young lady by several years.
The reply I responded to, said she was best in the state. I said no she wasn't, I said good , but not the best in the state.
I appreciate your concearn on me worrying about neglect, sorry to say though, none here. I could get on here and talk about her and what she has done and as a Freshman, who has contacted and where she has played, but I figure the game will take care of that.
IF this young lady was the best, don't you think more people would be jumping to her defense?
Last point,I responded to statements about the school, I stated nothing but facts. Sorry if this hurts your feelings, I had the right school.
Sorry if you stuck your foot knee deep in your mouth, did not have a clue about what you were posting, but that is about normal though. Thanks for your concearn, but I think I will be O.K.  |
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CallingCadence_14
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Posted - 09/15/2009 : 07:51:56 AM
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| Eh...What ever??You obviously flew out of the starters block to defend yourself.Plus according to your post you aint had much sleep.It's all good.We both agree she is not the best in the State and we both agree on she has to be good to get a D-1 out of State.My feeling aren't hurt,but thanks for the concern,I appreciate your consideration with love, Candace.Smack!!!!Love ya buddy. |
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dad9
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Posted - 09/15/2009 : 7:14:28 PM
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| CC14, Cuttochase's dd is a very good pitcher-around 14 I think. I have never seen him brag on her but he could fairly easily if he was that type of person. He isn't though, he is a good guy. |
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ilikesoftball
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Posted - 09/16/2009 : 05:07:50 AM
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I just learned of this girl heading to Michigan State a week or so ago and I have never seen her pitch.
I can say if you look at it objectively: She pitched a team to a 13th place finish in ASA 16U Nationals, So she took her team higher than ANY Kentucky based pitcher did last year. ASA Nationals competition is THE measuring stick. So by that measure I would say she at least gets a nod for best pitcher in the state. I'd guess by playing against that level is why a D1 school from the Big Ten picked her up. No matter how successful they have been recently, that is a several steps up from Campbellsville, Morehead, Murray etc. No offense to those schools - just a fact in my mind.
Plenty of girls can look good against high schoolers, pitching at local travel events or playing in lower level organizations. That and 15K a year gets you an education at an in-state major D1. This young lady challenged herself, played at the highest level and was rewarded. A lesson all of us Kentucky based teams can learn from. |
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magictime
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Posted - 09/16/2009 : 09:08:22 AM
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| Hey CC good one with that Benton Boy howd you guess? This thread started with who's the best pitchers you saw this year. You can see how I feel, and she has the credentials to back it up. You are right that Cassee did it the right way, she traveled all over the country on a good team and got maximum exposure. Also your right, although cut wants to cut them down, Michigan State is a D1 school in the big ten and plays conference teams that are top 20 (Michigan, Northwestern, and Ohio State) and anytime a girl from our state goes to a D1 school it is a big deal, at least I think so. |
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CallingCadence_14
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 Posted - 09/16/2009 : 11:26:19 AM
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| Ha Ha..We go back a long ways you just don't remember me.5 Years ago when your 3rd base Coach Screamed at the top of his lungs ,you all had a runner at 3rd and my pitcher balked in USSSA State,Extra inning, yeah,I aint forgiven yall or forgotten.You all beat us by 1 Stinking balk.It was a Great game thou.I still cringe a little when I see that 3rd Base Coach.It's alright, live and learn.HaHaHa.Some of the parents still bring that incident up.CC_14 |
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CallingCadence_14
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:45:49 AM
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| Here's one some have missed but will go far.North Hardin Both starters are excellent but I believe the starter didn't get much notariety because she was injured the last portion of the season but she is bad ,when she is a 100% just nasty off speed pitches.She will be back on track come next season seen her a 7 weeks back at about 60% and she was putting Stampede in the ground.She and her counterpart will be some serious contenders. |
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 7:02:27 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by CallingCadence_14
Ha Ha..We go back a long ways you just don't remember me.5 Years ago when your 3rd base Coach Screamed at the top of his lungs ,you all had a runner at 3rd and my pitcher balked in USSSA State,Extra inning, yeah,I aint forgiven yall or forgotten.You all beat us by 1 Stinking balk.It was a Great game thou.I still cringe a little when I see that 3rd Base Coach.It's alright, live and learn.HaHaHa.Some of the parents still bring that incident up.CC_14
Dang candace,correcting your posts is getting to be a full time job lol.
There is no balk in softball. Could it have been an illegal pitch? ha ha
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cuttochase
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Posted - 09/17/2009 : 7:07:56 PM
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Originally posted by magictime
Hey CC good one with that Benton Boy howd you guess? This thread started with who's the best pitchers you saw this year. You can see how I feel, and she has the credentials to back it up. You are right that Cassee did it the right way, she traveled all over the country on a good team and got maximum exposure. Also your right, although cut wants to cut them down, Michigan State is a D1 school in the big ten and plays conference teams that are top 20 (Michigan, Northwestern, and Ohio State) and anytime a girl from our state goes to a D1 school it is a big deal, at least I think so.
Between you and candace, I am a busy man!
There are several D-1 schools in this country and many could'nt beat a lot of teams in the other divisions of the NCAA or some of the better NAIA.
You should see NAIA out west, a lot of the pitchers and other players are top notch, they just wanted to stay closer to home. |
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x-bucket dad
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Posted - 09/18/2009 : 6:19:12 PM
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| LOL Cadence Still hold grudges from 5 years. Dont think the coach yelling at third base caused the illegal pitch, I think your pitcher did. Coach was yelling from wining the state that year. Hope you have taught your pitchers now to finish their motion or it will happen again LOL |
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CallingCadence_14
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Posted - 09/20/2009 : 09:58:07 AM
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| Can't help it.LOL.Not really a grudge I got over it two years later.It's aight though got my rematch several times since then and did quite well.Didn't get it for 2wo year.Not a Grudge but,a measureable nothing is gained if you don't use losses as a measureable.I've watched his team and mine grow tons in that time.Some have gone there own ways but a few of the core girls still around for the most part.Great Memories.Lifetime worth I guess. |
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x-bucket dad
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Posted - 09/20/2009 : 11:30:31 AM
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| Good post Candence. I can't remember who we played in that game the Stealers or maybe Sluggers. It was a great game though and the one we had with the Stunners before the championship with you guys was a great game. Many great memories in that tournament and team. You say you didn't get a rematch for two years. Todd did replace the girls that left with good players but not a true rematch. What do you say about getting the old original team back together next summer and have that rematch. Would probably have to be late summer when travel ball is winding down after the Nationals. I am sure Todd would be in agreement with a rematch. Your call |
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CallingCadence_14
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Posted - 09/20/2009 : 5:28:54 PM
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You all were a Great Tm that year totally awesome.
LOL... It would be fun,to say the least.Wish it were that simple, for us other then 6 of the girls the other six are off to the 4 winds.Too bad.Would be nice though. |
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rdog
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 09:44:49 AM
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The best pitcher (and hitter) we faced was Jessica Speake from Garrard County. She pitched against us in the State Tourney the last 2 years. I also saw her dominate the opposition in the East-West All-Star Games at UK against some very good hitters. She's a Senior this year...
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14U 16u Pitchers in KY? Who was best you faced..
