Mitch is a fantastic pitcher. I am a snob, fire away, but watch what happens with him now that he is playing for the Flames. He will blow up, and some really nice schools will start calling as long as he performs like I think he will. I know it's not a popular stance, but playing for the Flames, Midland, etc really pays dividends when it comes college time. Kids get looks just based on texts/calls from coaches, and seeing who they play for. Level of comp is game changer. I am not saying it's better baseball than what local NKY kids play, but it's the perception.

 

Playing for any high level summer team (such as the Flames, Midland, Chiefs, etc..) helps get exposure for one in regards to college. One of the main reasons is since college coaches are in season while the high school season is going on and can't get out to see kids. Obviously the level of competition helps as well.

Playing for any high level summer team (such as the Flames, Midland, Chiefs, etc..) helps get exposure for one in regards to college. One of the main reasons is since college coaches are in season while the high school season is going on and can't get out to see kids. Obviously the level of competition helps as well.

 

Agree. If that is what they want, that is where they need to be. I am sure it was a very tough decision for Brayden Combs to leave his Beechwood buddies and that Jaxx team for Midland, but kid had a goal and did what he thought he needed to do. At 6'4 and 225 and and the way the balls rockets off his bat, he would have been noticed by someone, but would the bigs boys? Not sure.

Agree. If that is what they want, that is where they need to be. I am sure it was a very tough decision for Brayden Combs to leave his Beechwood buddies and that Jaxx team for Midland, but kid had a goal and did what he thought he needed to do. At 6'4 and 225 and and the way the balls rockets off his bat, he would have been noticed by someone, but would the bigs boys? Not sure.

 

He as well as other kids from the area that play for those type of teams.

What age Flames team is Jones playing with?

What age Flames team is Jones playing with?

 

17U

Wichita State is the one who is very interested.

 

 

I saw a tweet that Braden Combs (Beechwood) received an offer from a high major DI this weekend? Does anyone know who it was that offered?

Top 10 teams in NKY according to NkyHSbaseball (@NKYbaseball) -- whoever that is:

 

1. Beechwood

2. Ryle

3. Cov Cath

4. New Cath

5. Dixie

6. Highlands

7. Bishop Brossart

8. Boone County

9. Cooper

10. Scott

Top 10 teams in NKY according to NkyHSbaseball (@NKYbaseball) -- whoever that is:

 

1. Beechwood

2. Ryle

3. Cov Cath

4. New Cath

5. Dixie

6. Highlands

7. Bishop Brossart

8. Boone County

9. Cooper

10. Scott

Top 3 really cant argue with. I think the bottom 4 or 5 you can flip a coin with.

OK, I will argue....:lol2:

 

1. Beechwood

2. Ryle

3. Highlands

4. Dixie

5. New Cath

6. Cov Cath

7. Cooper

8. Boone

9. Bishop

10. Scott

I would put HHS 3rd. :thumb:

I'm not as familiar with the CCH boys as I used to be. I know they lost a few seniors from last year.

 

Who returns? Who should we expect to see on the field besides Schreiver and the two Hepplers?

Top 3 really cant argue with. I think the bottom 4 or 5 you can flip a coin with.

 

IMO Combs will be committed by spring, giving Beechwood 3 d1 commits. That is going to put the bullseye on their chests. They will see a steady diet of #1 pitchers. The three mentioned will be fine, but how will the rest of the lineup do? I will go Cov Cath, Ryle, Dixie, and Wood, in that order.

The going D1 doesn't put a Bullseye on them at all. Last year would do that alone.

 

IMO Combs will be committed by spring, giving Beechwood 3 d1 commits. That is going to put the bullseye on their chests. They will see a steady diet of #1 pitchers. The three mentioned will be fine, but how will the rest of the lineup do? I will go Cov Cath, Ryle, Dixie, and Wood, in that order.

Top 3 really cant argue with. I think the bottom 4 or 5 you can flip a coin with.

 

OK, I will argue....:lol2:

 

1. Beechwood

2. Ryle

3. Highlands

4. Dixie

5. New Cath

6. Cov Cath

7. Cooper

8. Boone

9. Bishop

10. Scott

 

My question is this, how is Ryle #2? I can understand Beechwood as #1 since they return pretty much everyone (if not everyone) but Ryle graduated 13 players (5-6 which were starters and everyday players)...

 

And maybe it's the homer in me, but how is Dixie only 4th or 5th when they, like Beechwood, return practically everyone? They made the regional finals last year with a lineup that consisted of mainly sophomores and juniors. Maybe I'm just out of touch with what the rest of the 9th has. :idunno:

NKU....I did forget about that. Here would be my revision.

 

1. Beechwood

2. Highlands

3. Dixie

4. Ryle

And the rest of my previous list.

 

My question is this, how is Ryle #2? I can understand Beechwood as #1 since they return pretty much everyone (if not everyone) but Ryle graduated 13 players (5-6 which were starters and everyday players)...

 

And maybe it's the homer in me, but how is Dixie only 4th or 5th when they, like Beechwood, return practically everyone? They made the regional finals last year with a lineup that consisted of mainly sophomores and juniors. Maybe I'm just out of touch with what the rest of the 9th has. :idunno: