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Date Posted: 09:45:06 06/10/04 Thu
Author: Rick
Subject: Re: Recruit - 65er
In reply to: Another 65er 's message, "Recruit tosses a gem" on 08:23:57 06/04/04 Fri

Thanks for the info....couple questions,

1) Immaculate's record to date of 14-7 - 18 regular season games + 3 play-off games thus far is a light skid. Most teams in neighboring states play/have played 30-32 games ( 25-26 regular season + 4 play-off games ) by this time....is this typical of Connecticut HS play ?

2) What's Thater's season record ? By chance do you have some basic season stats on him - IP, ERA, BB & K's and maybe BA, RBI's ?

3) " hits and fields well but needs work on his baserunning. " What position does he play when not on the hill ? Baserunning ? I take this to mean he is slow of foot, yes ?

4) Did he play Varsity prior to this season ? Has he a resume' of being named All-State ( all groups ) or perhaps 1st Team All-Parochial in Connecticut last season ?

5) Who else was recruiting him ? Uconn or maybe some D-II/III clubs ?

6) Throwing his fastball consistantly in the mid-80's is good but fairly common at least in the Pa. & NJ schoolboy ranks. Does he have a good curve or more importantly, a very good change-up ?

Thanks.

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[> [> Re: Recruit - 65er -- Rick, 21:08:25 06/10/04 Thu

" Unlike most states,...."

I dunno about 'most' 65. I know NJ has a hard limit on # of regular season games plus county tourney/state play-off games per season....33 I believe....and that's plenty for a season the runs from early April till this week.

Weather is a factor in this. In states like California, Texas, Florida, etc., seasons start earlier than in the northeast and often more games per season are played.

" The CIAC in its arrogance believes it must protect student-athletes from too much emphasis on the athletic side of the coin. "

That's laudable IMO....that usually is boilerplate to their mission/existance.

If Immaculate started their season in early April and with some rainouts not being rescheduled only played 21-22 games, seems likely they had some gaps in between games till now. As such, assuming this kid is their ace and factoring in minimum 'rest period' rules, he could easily have started half of their games.

On stats....if you haven't already done so, Immaculate may have a website with a sub site for Varsity sports. It differs from school to school but they may have season game recaps/running stats for their baseball team. You may be able to glean some additional info on this youngster's progress to date.

Also, post season, keep an eye out for him playing either Senior AAU or in some advanced summer league. That may provide a better take on his ability versus better competition.

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