I simply replied to the threads as they progressed in the discussion of USSSA, Little League, and Kyle Ripken. No, I am not trying to stay on "my high horse," but I feel that there's a big baseball world out there and sometimes that is forgotten. BC Storm stated in a recent response to something I posted that "Those are some funny comments there." That was taking a jab at at the comments that I made. BCStorm then proceed to go on about "our team" and mentioning "World Series" in the same discussion that started with "World Series" internationally with Little League Baseball and Kyle Ripken. I wanted to make sure that when "World Series" and USSSA are mentioned that is was based on facts and understanding. Sometimes people in Kentucky fail to see a much bigger world. Kentucky can feel proud of what it has accomlished, but it is not at center of the baseball world. I am not trying to be disrespectful of any of the players playing USSSA at the "A" or "AA" level. I am not trying "to take jabs" but to try to discuss the facts. I am not trying to "belittle" what any team from Kentucky has done. I believe teams and players should feel proud of their accomplishments and efforts at their particular level, but I sometimes feel that the people with "USSSA World Series Champions window stickers" that competed at the "A" or "AA" level do not give respect to the other levels by even including the level at which they competed. I felt the discussion of Little League, Kyle Ripken, and USSSA was not based on accurate information and understanding. Thats all.

Sheesh!!!! Lets at least get the name right. His name is Cal Ripken. Kind of makes me wonder if you really know much about the subject at all. After all the guy is a baseball legend.

Sheesh!!!! Lets at least get the name right. His name is Cal Ripken. Kind of makes me wonder if you really know much about the subject at all. After all the guy is a baseball legend.

 

I believe he is just trying to be cute and did it on purpose...I am pretty sure he knows the real name.

Thanks for the spelling update. I don't have spell check on this message board. I could go back and look at mispellings of other people's posts, but there isn't any point. My concern is that it's sometimes easier to look at spelling of the words that I used than what was said. But the last two comments seemed to be quite defensive. It's easier to try to attack than discuss the issues. I've been honest and validated the strengths of teams in Kentucky. BCStorm makes a good point about USSSA teams in this area. The challenge, I feel, was the more lengthy discussion about the team that he has involvement. "World Series" was mentioned as was playing in Georgia and TN. USSSA can be confusing to many because of the different levels. But the discussion started about Little League baseball and "World Series Championship Teams." BCStorm didn't say what level "our team" was playing in. The challenge is that some "World Series" become regional tournaments. Cincinnati hosted what was called the "Nationals, " I believe, and some people termed that "World Series." We think of "World Series" as the best coming together--possiby even in the world, as in the Little League World Series. The AA World Series has the best at the level. That is fine. There is no right or wrong level of play. Yet the public, and other people, may not understand or appreciate the play at the different levels. We see the Little League World Series on ESPN. USSSA World Series can mean different tournaments. I feel fortunate to have been in Florida last year at the time of the Elite World Series and see some of the games.

 

Baseball is really on the upswing in Kentucky. Examples include what the University of Louisville did this year in the College World Series; the great succes of the University of Kentucky program (particularly last year); Valley Sports Little League winning it all, the success of the Lexington Cal Ripken teams in that World Series; Ben Revere being drafted this year in the first round--particularly being a position player; and players like Chris Burke, Paul Byrd, Scott Downs, Trevor Miller, and others from Louisville playing in the major leagues. Yet baseball in the United States still tends to be very geographic. Look at the Mississipi State Stadium where Brad Corley from PRP went to school. It looks like a minor league ball park. I think the paid attendance at Mississippi State is around 5000 now.

 

Baseball is fascinating to me. I love talking about it. I just think that there is some confusion about the different youth league organizations and the different levels of play. I guess really, what matters most is if the children that are playing baseball enjoy it and learn the game. Too, youth baseball should help develop skills that can help in high school The "proof of the pudding" possibly is to have a lot of players playing and enjoying the game after high school.

I coached a select travel baseball team for 5 years. We were sactioned as a AAA Division Team by USSSA and have played in their World Series and also played in the AAU world series. AAU has a different way of dividing their top and next level teams and we did play in the top level. The AAU would series was in Orlando Florida and the USSSA was in Gulfport Mississipi. Out of 50 teams we struggle to finish in the top half but had previously been quite successful in the Ky, Ohio, Tenn areas. Typically winning about 85% of our games. We played all types of teams Cal Ripken All Star Teams, AAU Teams, USSSA Teams, USTOC teams and many others. Yes, we definitely played some good very good Cal Ripken teams; in fact some that would be considered very good AA USSSA team and maybe even better than some AAA USSSA teams but his was not the norm. The facts are that Cal Ripken, Little League, and AA USSSA teams all have geographical boundaries. (A rule not always followed). AAA USSSA teams, Major USSSA teams, and AAU have no such boundaries. Typically these teams are stronger and play in more competitive events. This is certainly not to downgrade anyone's team as I have seen several Little League All Star team, Cal Ripkin All Star Teams, and AA USSSA teams that would be very competitive on a AAA level. However these teams do not have the resourses, talent pool, or coaching, to compete with a team sanctioned in the Major Division.

Now that we have completely went in a circle and covered everything about Baseball in KY and the world....Lets get back to original question.

 

Who wins the game between the Little League World Series Champions from Louisville vs the Cal Ripken World Series Champions from Lexington?

 

I go with the Cal Ripken Champions.

Thanks for the spelling update. I don't have spell check on this message board. I could go back and look at mispellings of other people's posts, but there isn't any point. My concern is that it's sometimes easier to look at spelling of the words that I used than what was said. But the last two comments seemed to be quite defensive. It's easier to try to attack than discuss the issues. I've been honest and validated the strengths of teams in Kentucky. BCStorm makes a good point about USSSA teams in this area. The challenge, I feel, was the more lengthy discussion about the team that he has involvement. "World Series" was mentioned as was playing in Georgia and TN. USSSA can be confusing to many because of the different levels. But the discussion started about Little League baseball and "World Series Championship Teams." BCStorm didn't say what level "our team" was playing in. The challenge is that some "World Series" become regional tournaments. Cincinnati hosted what was called the "Nationals, " I believe, and some people termed that "World Series." We think of "World Series" as the best coming together--possiby even in the world, as in the Little League World Series. The AA World Series has the best at the level. That is fine. There is no right or wrong level of play. Yet the public, and other people, may not understand or appreciate the play at the different levels. We see the Little League World Series on ESPN. USSSA World Series can mean different tournaments. I feel fortunate to have been in Florida last year at the time of the Elite World Series and see some of the games.

 

Baseball is really on the upswing in Kentucky. Examples include what the University of Louisville did this year in the College World Series; the great succes of the University of Kentucky program (particularly last year); Valley Sports Little League winning it all, the success of the Lexington Cal Ripken teams in that World Series; Ben Revere being drafted this year in the first round--particularly being a position player; and players like Chris Burke, Paul Byrd, Scott Downs, Trevor Miller, and others from Louisville playing in the major leagues. Yet baseball in the United States still tends to be very geographic. Look at the Mississipi State Stadium where Brad Corley from PRP went to school. It looks like a minor league ball park. I think the paid attendance at Mississippi State is around 5000 now.

 

Baseball is fascinating to me. I love talking about it. I just think that there is some confusion about the different youth league organizations and the different levels of play. I guess really, what matters most is if the children that are playing baseball enjoy it and learn the game. Too, youth baseball should help develop skills that can help in high school The "proof of the pudding" possibly is to have a lot of players playing and enjoying the game after high school.

 

We started out as 7 and 8 yr olds at the "AA" Level and then had to play as "AAA" Level the next year due to playing in World Series the year before. The "AAA" Level and "Major" Level is considered World Series and the "A" and "AA" levels are considered Nationals I believe. I believe a lot of teams in Ky never registered "Major" because of lot of them are sandbaggers too.

 

Been great talking to you about my little knowledge of USSSA Baseball, good luck into your study of Ky Youth Baseball compared to the World.:thumb:

I believe he is just trying to be cute and did it on purpose...I am pretty sure he knows the real name.

Oh, I see!!!:sleep:

 

Could it be he also stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night as well?:lol:

Oh, I see!!!:sleep:

 

Could it be he also stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night as well?:lol:

 

I believe he thinks he did....:thumb:

you are correct...just think how much stronger PRP's baseball team would have been if he had played. Maybe they would have won state.

 

Uh not. Still don't think they would beat either LexCath or "Tha D".

For some of you posting in this thread:

 

Play nice or you'll be sitting the bench.

Casey Lucchese from Dunbar- Lakeland CC- Lakeland FLA

 

There are Lakeland Community Colleges in Ohio and Illinois, but the juco in Lakeland, Fla., is Polk Community College.