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You can't have it both ways. It's ok to point out how great the kid is as a 9th grader and all this talk about possibly being drafted out of high but other can't point out things that don't go well in his favor?You want to chalk it up as, he's a freshman learning everyday? WOW

I agree, HB it's not as dramatic as your making it seem playing at NKU. I don't know how you can fault NKU facilities for costing your team a game when the game started 30 mins late? If you were at any baseball field in NKY and circumstances were the same, game would have been called also.

My thoughts also...

I'm sure it takes a little time. Not sure they are able to do all upgrades at once.

Only need one in a regional game

That would be my guess, reports were A-ROD was suspected to be on PED's in high school.

Maybe A-ROD gave him some of what he took during his baseball career!!

All depends on who is on the hill. I like Boone's and Cooper's chances if it's a game that has to be won.

I'm not overly excited. I'm just calling it like I read it. I'm not sure how else it could have been taken.

So, because Cooper faced Jones and Verst that slights Boone Co hitters numbers? Let's be honest here, with it being so early in the year, you most likely will not face any pitcher no longer than 2 to 3 innings.

And? What that have to do with anything? Coopers first two games were against Highlands and who?

I get that, numbers in a showcase doesn't tell the whole story. Some kids do not perform well in those type of environments. Other perform well and it doesn't transfer to the field. The bottom line is, getting it done between the lines. A pitcher can throw 88 but if he can't throw consistent strikes or doesn't have the heart to fight through tough situations on the mound what's the use of having him? I've seen kids hit the crap out of the ball in BP of a showcase and can't hit the side of a barn in a live game situation.

I am sure PBR does a good job. In no way was I trying to discredit PBR. Fuller may get out to watch several games through out the year, but I'm sure he doesn't get a chance to watch the majority of players in NKY perform more than once. Every kid in NKY does not attend a PBR event. If Fuller sees a player on the day he is there and that player is having a bad game for whatever reason, then that's the only sample he has. I was simply stating, I would favor the rankings by the coaches on players in NKY over PBR because coaches most likely have had the chance to watch or his team has played against the them on several occasions.

Don't know, maybe scouts may see things different that others. Or, maybe they may have been looking for something else at that time. It's hard to say when it comes to recruiting. He can play that's for sure.

I agree, no way he is overlooked. His name is always being mentioned when talking about players in the area.

Gotcha..

If that's the criteria, how can cooper be 5th if they have never made it out of the district?

I also like Pope..

IMO this list has more credibility than PBR when ranking players in the area. Considering this is a list compiled of coaches that actually watched these kids in game situations throughout the year.

Thoughts? Top 25 NKY baseball players

Please explain to me why you think Ryle should be swapped..

Still baffles me how Ryle is at the top in the region. After losing pretty much their whole team and starting pitchers.

If they prove they belong there, I'm sure they will move up.

I think it's where they should be. Have they proven anything to this point to be ranked any higher other than having college commits?