First off, the answer to your question. If a kid from Heritage or Calvary were hitting .700 should they be considered? I would surely hope so, but first show me one.

 

So you have seen Jones play several times in high school, how about in the summer? The kid plays against the best in the summer, and his numbers are every bit as good.

 

Do I think he will get POY this year, probably not. As far as "slighted" yea, in a back handed kinda way.

 

We'll just agree to disagree here. No way with the schedules those teams play should one of their players be considered. Could you imagine if Farris and Maile got to face the pitching these schools face?

 

Seen Jones play numerous times in the summer and have stated that many times in the past.

 

And, no, I didn't slight him. I have complimented him - deservedly so - in every post I've made. You just choose to read (or misread, as the case may be) what you what. But I am simply of the opinion that it is difficult to directly compare his stats with the "big" schools players when making a POY determination because of the level of competition he plays. I've certainly not implied he's faced knothole competition, just not the same caliber of competition as those schools I previously mentioned. If you see that as a terrible slight, so be it, but it's not intended that way.

No point, just facts. His team plays a poor schedule, and he gets some fat stats because of it. If you play a poor schedule, your players gets a huge advantage compared to one that plays against quality teams week in and week out. Again no point, just facts.

Actually, your point (I'm assuming) was that even when the "big" schools such as CCH and Ryle met, they didn't throw their respective aces, thereby implying that the hitters actually didn't see top pitching. And the fact of the matter is that each team did throw their ace. So tell me again your point because I must have missed it.

 

 

 

LoL...No, my point is how overrated the..."were not going to show them our ace is". If you go back and read, I bet you will find at least a dozen where people will say this. BUT, it's not the case, so yes, the fact of the matter is, they ususally do throw their ace.

 

That is why I said thanks, you made my point.

No point, just facts. His team plays a poor schedule, and he gets some fat stats because of it. If you play a poor schedule, your players gets a huge advantage compared to one that plays against quality teams week in and week out. Again no point, just facts.

 

 

Please read post 12, 18, and 30. I know it won't matter much, but it's "not" the Coaches fault, nor the players, for their schedule.

 

Let me say it again: I don't believe Jones will get POY, but "should" be considered.

Please read post 12, 18, and 30. I know it won't matter much, but it's "not" the Coaches fault, nor the players, for their schedule.

 

Let me say it again: I don't believe Jones will get POY, but "should" be considered.

 

Fpr the sake of your stats would you rather face an Isler or Estcheid, or would you rather face Calvary Christians ace or Dayton's ace? I believe anyone trying to pad their stats would take choice (B).

No point, just facts. His team plays a poor schedule, and he gets some fat stats because of it. If you play a poor schedule, your players gets a huge advantage compared to one that plays against quality teams week in and week out. Again no point, just facts.

 

Wow, a little harsh, don't ya think? Not to say that CovCath's schedule is not tougher, but as Bulldog said, there are a lot of reasons for that. I personally think that before we post, we should sometimes take off our "homer" hats. This kid can flat out play and Coach Sanders is very lucky to have him, as I'm sure any coach would be. He still has to swing the bat and make the plays to put up these numbers just like Maile and Farris, who IMO are the two of the most talented kids around.

The Cincinnati Enquirer high school columnist thinks Jones is a player.

 

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/

 

 

I spent this afternoon watching the heavily-favored Beechwood baseball team survive a scare from upstart Bellevue.

 

I didn't cover the game, but I went to check out Bellevue sophomore shortstop Hunter Jones (right). I'm working on a feature for a rainy day, literally. (We stash away stories for days when the local schedule is wiped away due to inclement weather.)

 

Anyway, the Jones kid's been putting up big-time numbers -- .456 batting average, six home runs, 25 RBI, 25 stolen bases, 28 runs -- but sometimes players at smaller schools can put up big-time numbers against small-time competition. Nothing against the schedules NKAC Division III teams play, but they usually aren't murders' row.

 

Anyway, Jones doesn't look small-time. He's about 6-2, 185 and he looks like a ballplayer. His pedigree is definitely big-time. (His father Tracy Jones played six years in the Major Leagues and his grandfather Jim Jones played in the Red Sox organization.) The diving stop he made on a line drive behind second base didn't look small-time, neither did the throw to first to double-off a runner. The double he hit off the metal siding at the top of the Beechwood gym was pretty impressive. So was the speed he showed on the base paths.

 

Jones, who recently transferred in from Kings, played with Midland in the summer. If he stays at Bellevue, I wouldn't be surprised if he sets every offensive school record on the books.

 

"He's got all the tools," said Bellevue coach Rob Sanders.

 

"ALL of 'em," one of his assistants echoed.

 

I'll buy it. Big-time, small-time, big school, small school, the kid can play.

 

Also, I was pretty impressed with the Bellevue team as a whole. The Tigers came back to take a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning, only to lose 7-6 on Beechwood's two seventh-inning runs. Gutsy effort. The Tigers are a legit threat to win the 36th District. Jones is a big part of it. Neat little story. Read all about it ... next time it rains.

At least there's a few who aren't narrow minded.

The Cincinnati Enquirer high school columnist thinks Jones is a player.

 

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/

 

 

I spent this afternoon watching the heavily-favored Beechwood baseball team survive a scare from upstart Bellevue.

 

I didn't cover the game, but I went to check out Bellevue sophomore shortstop Hunter Jones (right). I'm working on a feature for a rainy day, literally. (We stash away stories for days when the local schedule is wiped away due to inclement weather.)

 

Anyway, the Jones kid's been putting up big-time numbers -- .456 batting average, six home runs, 25 RBI, 25 stolen bases, 28 runs -- but sometimes players at smaller schools can put up big-time numbers against small-time competition. Nothing against the schedules NKAC Division III teams play, but they usually aren't murders' row.

 

Anyway, Jones doesn't look small-time. He's about 6-2, 185 and he looks like a ballplayer. His pedigree is definitely big-time. (His father Tracy Jones played six years in the Major Leagues and his grandfather Jim Jones played in the Red Sox organization.) The diving stop he made on a line drive behind second base didn't look small-time, neither did the throw to first to double-off a runner. The double he hit off the metal siding at the top of the Beechwood gym was pretty impressive. So was the speed he showed on the base paths.

 

Jones, who recently transferred in from Kings, played with Midland in the summer. If he stays at Bellevue, I wouldn't be surprised if he sets every offensive school record on the books.

 

"He's got all the tools," said Bellevue coach Rob Sanders.

 

"ALL of 'em," one of his assistants echoed.

 

I'll buy it. Big-time, small-time, big school, small school, the kid can play.

 

Also, I was pretty impressed with the Bellevue team as a whole. The Tigers came back to take a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning, only to lose 7-6 on Beechwood's two seventh-inning runs. Gutsy effort. The Tigers are a legit threat to win the 36th District. Jones is a big part of it. Neat little story. Read all about it ... next time it rains.

 

Thanks for adding this article to the thread. My original start to this thread was to say Jones should be considered POY for his division. Its pretty obvious the kid can play.

 

As far as the schedule and who he faces, it matters but as long as he is hitting 500 against that type of schedule than leave it alone.

 

My point in starting this thread was that he is consistent in every category and now we have not only posters on here supporting his overall game but a sportswriter who witnessed his moxy on the field.

 

He is huge for the Tigers, a breath of fresh air if you will and I am sure he leads by example, even as a sophomore.

The kids stats are undeniable, but they all make good points. You think Jones sees the pitching that Farris, Mailie, Isler, and Adams see?

The kids stats are undeniable, but they all make good points. You think Jones sees the pitching that Farris, Mailie, Isler, and Adams see?

You still gotta hit it where they ain't. No matter who's pitching. I vote for Jones. Small school players get no respect. Would his numbers be alot worse if he hit for Boone in between Reed and Farris or C.C. after Maile?

You still gotta hit it where they ain't. No matter who's pitching. I vote for Jones. Small school players get no respect. Would his numbers be alot worse if he hit for Boone in between Reed and Farris or C.C. after Maile?

 

 

Nope

Padding his stats? The kid players where he has to and shines. How is doing everything he can to win "padding his stats"?

Wow, a little harsh, don't ya think? Not to say that CovCath's schedule is not tougher, but as Bulldog said, there are a lot of reasons for that. I personally think that before we post, we should sometimes take off our "homer" hats. This kid can flat out play and Coach Sanders is very lucky to have him, as I'm sure any coach would be. He still has to swing the bat and make the plays to put up these numbers just like Maile and Farris, who IMO are the two of the most talented kids around.

 

Not really, especially when the statement I made is true.

 

I have no intentions of hurting the kid, but my question is would he have the stats he does, if (again that big word) if he batted against the likes of the LCA, LC, Male, etc. Please don't tell me that it doesn't help his averages to play two times against Villa, Dayton etc. than if he played two times against the better teams across the Commonwealth.

 

I go to a lot of games, more so than most anyone on this forum during the HS season and the summer ball season and no I don't have a son, or family member playing, so I have no other reason to go than I just love watching good baseball. I have seen the kid play, and he is indeed very good, but when you consider who he is playing against most day's on his HS team, I just wonder why some get so excited because of his numbers. Do you really think that some of the better players in the Ninth wouldn't be putting up equal or even better numbers playing against the schedule he plays day in and day out. In the long run, unless his HS team plays some better competition next year, it is going to hurt him, as playing against inferior team/players doesn't help him get better.

 

And before I get roasted for not writing about the game, I will be in Murray, Kentucky helping to pack up my daughters belongings to take her home from College Saturday so I will not see the CovCath vs Bellevue game.

Don't you think that every team Jones plays against knows the He's their stud. He probably doesn't get a lot of good pitches to hit anyway.