BF2S Forums Lets talk Baseball aka "Gods game" for a second. . . .

Actually I would have preferred the 82 mph curve.  The ball rotation makes it easier to see and pick up on.

recognition then timing...  you can't time a fastball like you can a change-up. it's quite obvious when you're facing guys like Zumaya or Jenks.  Those guys throw 100+ and they know they can blow it buy you, so you just sit on it.  But you have to pick up the pitch right out of the pitchers hand.  It's not impossible, but you have to be so totally focused and LIKE A CAT!!  That's why I loved catching.  I was all defense; catching, throwing, blocking balls & the plate, and calling a game.  I will be the first to admit I had NO power in games, only in batting practice.  We liked to call it "Batting Practice All Stars".    But that was 6 years ago.  I've put on 35 lbs since then, all good weight, and can drop bombs.  I get the opportunity to go with my pops to work out with whatever team he's coaching.  Last season was in Las vegas, AAA Dodgers, and I was hitting balls that my dad was even fond of.

I <3 baseball for life.

AND I got the pleasure to be invited to play for Easton sponsored baseball teams. Which i'm going to start doing.

Tripp wrote:

recognition then timing...  you can't time a fastball like you can a change-up. it's quite obvious when you're facing guys like Zumaya or Jenks.  Those guys throw 100+ and they know they can blow it buy you, so you just sit on it.  But you have to pick up the pitch right out of the pitchers hand.  It's not impossible, but you have to be so totally focused and LIKE A CAT!!  That's why I loved catching.  I was all defense; catching, throwing, blocking balls & the plate, and calling a game.  I will be the first to admit I had NO power in games, only in batting practice.  We liked to call it "Batting Practice All Stars".    But that was 6 years ago.  I've put on 35 lbs since then, all good weight, and can drop bombs.  I get the opportunity to go with my pops to work out with whatever team he's coaching.  Last season was in Las vegas, AAA Dodgers, and I was hitting balls that my dad was even fond of.

I <3 baseball for life.

AND I got the pleasure to be invited to play for Easton sponsored baseball teams. Which i'm going to start doing.

Suck my balls. I'd kill to play baseball as a career.

Tripp wrote:

recognition then timing...  you can't time a fastball like you can a change-up. it's quite obvious when you're facing guys like Zumaya or Jenks.  Those guys throw 100+ and they know they can blow it buy you, so you just sit on it.  But you have to pick up the pitch right out of the pitchers hand.  It's not impossible, but you have to be so totally focused and LIKE A CAT!!  That's why I loved catching.  I was all defense; catching, throwing, blocking balls & the plate, and calling a game.  I will be the first to admit I had NO power in games, only in batting practice.  We liked to call it "Batting Practice All Stars".    But that was 6 years ago.  I've put on 35 lbs since then, all good weight, and can drop bombs.  I get the opportunity to go with my pops to work out with whatever team he's coaching.  Last season was in Las vegas, AAA Dodgers, and I was hitting balls that my dad was even fond of.

I <3 baseball for life.

AND I got the pleasure to be invited to play for Easton sponsored baseball teams. Which i'm going to start doing.

Easton Bandits?

Tripp wrote:

I'm not sure yet Ken.  I have to sit down w/ the rep and get all the infoz.  My phone number was given to him by MY buddy, who has an Easton endorsement deal (he plays at the majors level of slowpitch USSSA softball).

I was just wondering because I was actually looking into playing in a hardball league again, and I saw them as a pretty renowned team.  Check out http://www.pcbl.org/

Last edited by KEN-JENNINGS (2007-08-03 09:52:39)

If I could get back into shape, I might be able to play again. I wanted to tryout for whatever team for the college I was planning on going back to, but, alas, I've yet to enroll anywhere. Now that I have a wife and son, I doubt it'll ever happen.

Tripp wrote:

How old are you ken?  I'm 28.  I would actually prefer a wood bat league, but I won't complain wherever Easton wants to put me.  I'm really trying to get up into the Majors of slowpitch softball.  One of my very good friends plays for Bellcorp and I got to meet guys like Johnny McCraw, Hank Garris, Brett Helmer.  You should go on youtube and search for the "Long Haul Bombers" and watch their videos.  These guys travel all over to major league baseball stadiums and put on homerun hitting exhibitions.

26.  My neighbor plays on a pretty darn good USSSA softball team.  I know they've won tourneys because I always see him rocking the shirts.  I mentioned the PCBL because I was looking at signing up last week.  I don't know though, I haven't played organized in about 8 years so I may have to ease my way into it.

Baseball OWNS.

Who agrees?!

iamamuts wrote:

Go Cubs, i'm going to the game tomorrow

FFLink13 wrote:

Baseball OWNS.

Who agrees?!

Go back to your cricket, poser.

I play recreational softball minimum of 2 nights a week. (those are the teams I actually am on the roster with) And more often than not, I get asked to fill in on other nights for my buddies.  So sometimes, I could be playing 4 nights a week.  On top of that, I'm on a tournament team and we play on the weekends all over the place (so cal).

I will also be playing baseball once I get the full scoop from the Easton rep.

so I'll be doing both.

Ken will be playing baseball.