See what hurt the Rams last year was injuries. Now if we can keep these three healthy we should be fine with the help of young talent coming up in relief.

Does anyone know if Rister or Barr pitches?

Edited January 30, 200917 yr by STRIKE3

Just saw on the basketball thread about Tyler Boyles post #5 that he is not going to play baseball this spring to work on football for college.

Just saw on the basketball thread about Tyler Boyles post #5 that he is not going to play baseball this spring to work on football for college.

 

This is true he will be working on basketball and football from what I was told tonight. Wish him the best and good luck at the next level.

This is true he will be working on basketball and football from what I was told tonight. Wish him the best and good luck at the next level.

 

As do I, Tyler is an excellent baseball player and I would like to see him play but I know that he was wanting to go to the next level in basketball. I wish him nothing but the best in whatever he does. Tyler is a great kid from a great family.

I know that Tyler will be a success in whatever he decides to do. Anyone around him knows that he will make an excellent football coach when he graduates from college. I can't wait to see this occur. I still wish he could play baseball, but I definitely understand.

There are some starters being left out. Huffman has played entire time since 7th and is versatile. He played center last year

Its been awhile since I have had the time to get in but this might be a good one. I think it is great that we are asking and having active discussions about tranfer students but in turn it drives me nuts that we dont see the potential we have. Boys that are at every practice and played varsity and is out at KC diamond getting pitching help or those that played JV and are up and coming showed promise last year. Can we please give these boys a vote a confidence try and not leave anyone out cause I can think of about four right now that hasnt been mentioned on this post that was asked to play for post 76 and that is a compliment. Folks get to know your Ram players and lets take a little focus off of transfers. While they are welcomed and great we have some really fine players that are here and up and coming.

I don't think anyone discredits what talent is "homegrown". However, having 2 young men move into district that are very talented, is news worthy. If Barr is as good behind the plate and Rister can play short stop, they have filled 2 huge gaps on the team.

Oh I totally agree with both those statements. Its just going and watching the games you will find that you have some solid players that sometimes need mentioning. As far as last year minus seniors you have Carver, Wilson, Reynolds, Reed, Mckee, Huffman and then there were JV guys that came up that showed potential.

On the comments that have been made about coaching no matter what side the fence you are on whether you think there are people out there that are more than willing to help and would be an asset or whether you think everything is just fine the way it is there is another alternative that will somewhat help.

 

Get your baseball player some extra help. I am a firm believer if they are struggling in an area get them some help. There have been several men that would be outstanding baseball help and if it is not possible for them to help on a high school level then go to them and ask them to help your child outside of practice.

 

Lets build our team up.

 

Coach Vanderhoof is a fine coach and I seriously doubt he would mind at all that boys are getting help as long as we are taught Raceland Ball.

Danny Jones is another returning Varsity starter from last year. Talented young man that gives 110% in everything he does.

That is right Danny Jones was another solid player that never questioned where he played and was solid in every thing he was asked to do. I just now made the same comment about Jones and Huffman and a couple more on the football side of the ball. Some of these young men as well as parents, grandparents, fans, coaches, docs and all see this and it is always great when these boys see that we notice them and we are encouraging by team but also sometimes to remember to name them all.

Think he is back at KCU but due to injury and surgery is not playing a sport at this time.

That is right Danny Jones was another solid player that never questioned where he played and was solid in every thing he was asked to do. I just now made the same comment about Jones and Huffman and a couple more on the football side of the ball. Some of these young men as well as parents, grandparents, fans, coaches, docs and all see this and it is always great when these boys see that we notice them and we are encouraging by team but also sometimes to remember to name them all.

Where do you think Danial Jones and Loren Huffman will play? I would think we will see Huffman in the outfield with his speed. Loren has proven to be a gritty player, I am sure he will play any position that is needed and do it to the best of his ability. I honestly do not know what position Jones plays, but he is maturing into a good athlete.

Edited February 5, 200917 yr by Ram

The one thing that will be a constant with Raceland baseball and Coach 'Hoof is that the best players will play, period. He doesn't care where you're from or who you are, as long as you can produce on the field. You can't have 400 plus wins and more than 20 years service if you don't know what you're doing.

I think Danny Jones will be in Left Field, or in the outfield somewhere with his speed. When Dillon Keeton was moved to catcher at the end of last year that is where he played.