You can't be serious. Scotts best pitcher is Adkins which still means that Martin is better than him. You can't tell me Adams is better than Adkins, I don't beleive it and there is no way their coach even beleives it. If I were to rank the pitchers its would be

1- Martin

2- Adkins

3- Woodruff

Camels, I think are loaded with Woodruff, Gray, Hinkle, Dryer, and Coffman.

 

But this is my opinion. They should do well in the District and region.

 

The Seniors at Campbell are hungry.

Woodruff throws hard.

 

 

Gary throws hard.

 

 

Hinkle throws hard.

 

 

Dryer has good control.

 

 

Coffman should have better control this year with throwing hard.

You can't be serious. Scotts best pitcher is Adkins which still means that Martin is better than him. You can't tell me Adams is better than Adkins, I don't beleive it and there is no way their coach even beleives it. If I were to rank the pitchers its would be

1- Martin

2- Adkins

3- Woodruff

 

Last year Adams was the #1 pitcher going into preseason overtaking Arrin Bush for the spot but he got hurt early and didn't return to pitch until a month later for an inning where he got reinjured. Adams and Adkins have played for years on the same summer team and I think its a pretty good consensus who has been the better pitcher. I believe even Adkins will admit to that.

 

He also is on the Kentucky Colonels and for the most part they are the premier team to play for in NKY along with the Kentucky Kings.

I will say this though, Adkins should be the #1 going into the season based on how well he performed last year and because it is uncertain whether or not Adams is fully recovered and be able to pitch on a regular basis at the level he has always pitched at.

I know campbell co. pretty well and yes Woodruff throws hard, so does gray but gray has only one pitch and thats a fastball, one that wont be that much of a factor on the varsity level. He is a thrower not a pitcher, he knows nothing about setting somone up or locations he will be good for 1 time through the lineup and thats that, late closer maybe, if he is used right he could be a huge help.

 

Saying the Hinkle kid throws hard is like saying that Tim Wakefield throws gas, Hinkle will see limited time, meaning his outtings will be short this year because after one time through the lineup he will get beat up. His fastball is moderate at a high 70's I know this for a fact, he does not break 80 at all. He played summer ball this year in the AABC and got lit up and most of the time was out of the game after 1 inning, if Campbell is relying on him this year they are in some trouble he doesnt have a fastball that will get people out, he relys way to much on his curveball, if he was such a fastball pitcher he would throw that more than his off speed. Ben Dryer has tons to prove, he again throws a moderate fastball not going to break 80. He will have good outtings against avg. to below average teams but will not be pitching in the big game. He will give the camels the wins on the nights that they SHOULD win. And lastly Cauffman has the most upside than any of these guys because he can throw low 80's problem is the control, if you watched him the past 2 years it hasn't been there so that is still out on him until he changes that, had more BB's than K's. I wouldn't put my money on it, he does better at keeping batters off balance than when he tries to rely on throwing as hard as he can, he is a pitcher some days and a thrower other days, depends on the day what type of Cauffman will show up. All in all CC has a CHANCE at having a good bullpen, but has a lot of proving to do, i think they will get the wins where they need to get them but only have a very select few that can pitch that BIG GAME. Also if I am not mistaken I beleive that the franzen kid will be able to pitch again this year, not that he will be dominating but will give another arm in the pen.

Thats why I beleive adkins is better than adams, once you have arm troubles you always will have arm troubles. Especially in the weather you play in during high school ball. Did he have surgery on his arm or was it just a "rest" the arm? I am not doubting you on the fact that the two of them will anchor a good staff at scott, but first and foremost you must be healthy for a full 4 months to contribute fully to your team.

If you know the Camels so well, spell Coffman right. I do not know where you get your info, but it sould like you are into bowling and not baseball.

 

The Camels have the staff, and Andy Franzen is going to try and pitch this year, if he does this will only solidify this team.

Thats why I beleive adkins is better than adams, once you have arm troubles you always will have arm troubles. Especially in the weather you play in during high school ball. Did he have surgery on his arm or was it just a "rest" the arm? I am not doubting you on the fact that the two of them will anchor a good staff at scott, but first and foremost you must be healthy for a full 4 months to contribute fully to your team.

 

No surgery it was diagnosed as a sprained rotator cuff and GIRD syndrome (massive tightening of the arm).

 

Surgery is generally required for tears and such and in this case it wasn't necessary. Hopefully he will be able to recover fully and come back with they eye of the tiger. He was in the mid to upper 80's preseason last year and actually hit 90 a couple times while working with his pitching instructor over the offseason.

Camel fan, I know much more than you think I know. This is accurate information for I have put many of those guys on a gun before and have watched them play many times. I mean I know spelling is a big thing when it comes to evaluating talent and speaking the truth. I mean you cant tell me you honestly think that these guys are better than the 1-2 punch of Adkins and Adams at Scott? And how would you even think about bowling in my last post? I mean really? Campbell county will be one of the tops in the region but still will have a little above average record because they honestly are not as deep as the "Camel" fans think they are. I am a Camel fan, but I look at things realistically. They will have a good team because of other reasons, a very strong outfield and average pitching, with a solid infield. To say the seniors are hungry is something to laugh about, I mean they should be hungry becasue they haven't done one thing yet the whole time they have been at Campbell. You can ask anyone of them and they have other things on their mind this year other than winning a regional title, they would much rather party and worry about a senior trip rather than win a regional title, they are the only ones that have held themselves back, hopefully that all changes this year, but we will see.

I've seen Adams throw many times with his pitching coach. There is not a kid in northern ky that works harder than him! Even when he was injured he was still working with his pitching coach on how to get batters out. If he is healthy this year Scott will be extremely tough to beat! Woodruff vs. Adams will be a great match up. But Adkins vs. any #2 pitcher CCHS has is a mismatch that will go in the favor of Scott.

I agree with you counselor

Camel fan, I know much more than you think I know. This is accurate information for I have put many of those guys on a gun before and have watched them play many times. I mean I know spelling is a big thing when it comes to evaluating talent and speaking the truth. I mean you cant tell me you honestly think that these guys are better than the 1-2 punch of Adkins and Adams at Scott? And how would you even think about bowling in my last post? I mean really? Campbell county will be one of the tops in the region but still will have a little above average record because they honestly are not as deep as the "Camel" fans think they are. I am a Camel fan, but I look at things realistically. They will have a good team because of other reasons, a very strong outfield and average pitching, with a solid infield. To say the seniors are hungry is something to laugh about, I mean they should be hungry becasue they haven't done one thing yet the whole time they have been at Campbell. You can ask anyone of them and they have other things on their mind this year other than winning a regional title, they would much rather party and worry about a senior trip rather than win a regional title, they are the only ones that have held themselves back, hopefully that all changes this year, but we will see.

Campbell Co. -Are going to have some good pitching with a lot of depth. You will see one of the fastest outfields in years in the 10th region with this team. Only thing going to hold them back is going to be whether or not players are played in the correct postions and if they tire out in the end like they have done the past 2years. There needs to be something done different to keep the players wanting more at the end of the season and even though they have plenty of seniors they lack seniors with a drive.

I know campbell co. pretty well and yes Woodruff throws hard, so does gray but gray has only one pitch and thats a fastball, one that wont be that much of a factor on the varsity level. He is a thrower not a pitcher, he knows nothing about setting somone up or locations he will be good for 1 time through the lineup and thats that, late closer maybe, if he is used right he could be a huge help.

 

Saying the Hinkle kid throws hard is like saying that Tim Wakefield throws gas, Hinkle will see limited time, meaning his outtings will be short this year because after one time through the lineup he will get beat up. His fastball is moderate at a high 70's I know this for a fact, he does not break 80 at all. He played summer ball this year in the AABC and got lit up and most of the time was out of the game after 1 inning, if Campbell is relying on him this year they are in some trouble he doesnt have a fastball that will get people out, he relys way to much on his curveball, if he was such a fastball pitcher he would throw that more than his off speed. Ben Dryer has tons to prove, he again throws a moderate fastball not going to break 80. He will have good outtings against avg. to below average teams but will not be pitching in the big game. He will give the camels the wins on the nights that they SHOULD win. And lastly Cauffman has the most upside than any of these guys because he can throw low 80's problem is the control, if you watched him the past 2 years it hasn't been there so that is still out on him until he changes that, had more BB's than K's. I wouldn't put my money on it, he does better at keeping batters off balance than when he tries to rely on throwing as hard as he can, he is a pitcher some days and a thrower other days, depends on the day what type of Cauffman will show up. All in all CC has a CHANCE at having a good bullpen, but has a lot of proving to do, i think they will get the wins where they need to get them but only have a very select few that can pitch that BIG GAME. Also if I am not mistaken I beleive that the franzen kid will be able to pitch again this year, not that he will be dominating but will give another arm in the pen.

 

Set Em Up, while I agree with this statement and the statement that they will not be as good as everyone thinks they will, weren't you the one who sadi that Campbell's pitching staff will be very deep this year. I Completely agree with you that they won't be as good as they think they will and about the partying thing but I just feel like you are contradicting yourself and need to stick to one opinion rather than changing your thoughts

I think they will be deep, there is a lot of talent there, the reasoning behind being deep is by the notion of being able to go to more arms than most other schools will have an option to go to. As far as talent going deep it will be there but if you read before. Camelfan said those kids would be top in the region, which is a stretch of the imagination. They will be good but only Woodruff will be one of the top guys, and really the only one you can put in the same sentence as Martin, Adkins, Adams etc.

 

Clearing it up they are deep because the 3rd 4th 5th etc. pitcher will be better than that of many other schools 3rd 4th and 5th, but the 3rd 4th etc. will not be as good as other schools 1's or 2's if you know what i mean. And about the partying thing, that being said, this team has the talent to do what they want and if they stay focused they can, I really think if you put them side by side to many teams in this region they should win, but the best talented player man for man don't always win, its the one who wants it more, and frankly I havent seen many of those seniors on that team have that "heart" to want to win more than what you find with Brossart players, Scott players, Harrison Co. players etc. The seniors at Campbell this year have a lot to prove, but in saying that they are one of the top teams in the region. I hope that makes things a little more clear.

Camel fan, I know much more than you think I know. This is accurate information for I have put many of those guys on a gun before and have watched them play many times. I mean I know spelling is a big thing when it comes to evaluating talent and speaking the truth. I mean you cant tell me you honestly think that these guys are better than the 1-2 punch of Adkins and Adams at Scott? And how would you even think about bowling in my last post? I mean really? Campbell county will be one of the tops in the region but still will have a little above average record because they honestly are not as deep as the "Camel" fans think they are. I am a Camel fan, but I look at things realistically. They will have a good team because of other reasons, a very strong outfield and average pitching, with a solid infield. To say the seniors are hungry is something to laugh about, I mean they should be hungry becasue they haven't done one thing yet the whole time they have been at Campbell. You can ask anyone of them and they have other things on their mind this year other than winning a regional title, they would much rather party and worry about a senior trip rather than win a regional title, they are the only ones that have held themselves back, hopefully that all changes this year, but we will see.

 

 

One or two players do not make a team, pitching is not about throwing hard all the time. Keeping the opposing team off balance is what the true pitchers do. Anyone can throw a Fastball down the middle of the plate, and eventually the batters will catchup with it.

 

Also, I do believe this class has faired well in the JV tournament the last two years losing to Beechwood and Cov Cath in the Semi Finals. If you put any of the kids on a gun, I would like to know when, how fast, and where.