Six Throws for Six Outs

sleepyjeff · 03-20-2007, 12:03 AM

My Son got to pitch for the first time this year in a practice game this last Sunday. In Farm level he did a lot of pitching because he was one of the few kids who could actually throw the ball over the plate...at that level that was the biggest concern. Last year, in Minors, he was on a team flush with pitchers so he only saw 4 innings all year from the mound.

This year(Majors) he once again is on a team that is flush with pitchers; but for whatever reason the pitching coach wanted him to pitch 2 innings to see how he does in a game type situation.

The kid who pitched before him really put on a clinic. 3 Strike outs, 1 walk, no hits.

When my son got up on the mound you could tell he was a little nervous....but still focused which is important at this higher level.

His first throw and CLANK......line drive right into my Son's mit---OUT!
His second throw and clink....fouled into the catchers mit---OUT!
His third throw and Clank......pop up caught by the First Baseman---OUT!

Next inning

His first throw and clank. clunk....grounder to the mound, my Son throws the runner out easily----OUT!
His second throw and BAM!.....A beauty of a hit right out into Center field....caught by the Center field man with an amazing catch---OUT!
His third throw----Fouled up and caught by the Catcher---OUT!

Now everyone was clapping and cheering but Alex, who was mad at himself for not striking anyone out...and brooded about it the rest of the day

scaeagles · 03-20-2007, 05:55 AM

Wow! You must be very proud! Knowing nothing about this, what age is he?

Too bad to waste such an athlete on baseball....

NickO'Time · 03-20-2007, 07:25 AM

Now that is what makes being a parent great! I loved the play by play, it's something to definitely be proud of.

sleepyjeff · 03-20-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Wow! You must be very proud! Knowing nothing about this, what age is he?

Too bad to waste such an athlete on baseball....

I am very proud....

He's 11 and Baseball is the only sport he really likes....which is funny because it was one of the few sports I never really cared for(I played Hockey and Soccer at his age)

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Originally Posted by TicTocDragon

Now that is what makes being a parent great! I loved the play by play, it's something to definitely be proud of.

Thank you, I've been telling that story over and over again for the last couple of days

....Thanks for listening/reading

Strangler Lewis · 03-20-2007, 10:27 AM

Sounds like he's already got some movement on the ball. Once he picks up some velocity, the strikeouts will come and he'll be the next Mariano Rivera. As things stand now, he's probably only good enough to pick up a key out in middle relief at $2.8 million a year.

cirquelover · 03-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Wow, sounds like the young man did great! He'll be striking them out in no time!

Kevy Baby · 03-20-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Too bad to waste such an athlete on baseball....

Too bad your son has such a heathen for a father

sleepyjeff · 03-20-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Too bad your son has such a heathen for a father

Yes, that is his one weakness

katiesue · 03-20-2007, 08:37 PM

Congrats to Sleepyjeff jr.!

sleepyjeff · 04-28-2007, 12:55 PM

I hate being stuck at work on a day like today!

Alex, my son, has been playing both 1st base and right field most of the year. Other than the aforementioned practice game he only got to pitch a couple of half innings this year....both times with limited success.

Today, the top two pitchers couldn't make the game so the coach decided to let Alex actually start on the mound.

My wife just called and so far Alex has struck out, after two innings, 5 batters. He has allowed no walks and one hit

Why can't I be there

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03-20-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Six Throws for Six Outs My Son got to pitch for the first time this year in a practice game this last Sunday. In Farm level he did a lot of pitching because he was one of the few kids who could actually throw the ball over the plate...at that level that was the biggest concern. Last year, in Minors, he was on a team flush with pitchers so he only saw 4 innings all year from the mound. This year(Majors) he once again is on a team that is flush with pitchers; but for whatever reason the pitching coach wanted him to pitch 2 innings to see how he does in a game type situation. The kid who pitched before him really put on a clinic. 3 Strike outs, 1 walk, no hits. When my son got up on the mound you could tell he was a little nervous....but still focused which is important at this higher level. His first throw and CLANK......line drive right into my Son's mit---OUT! His second throw and clink....fouled into the catchers mit---OUT! His third throw and Clank......pop up caught by the First Baseman---OUT! Next inning His first throw and clank. clunk....grounder to the mound, my Son throws the runner out easily----OUT! His second throw and BAM!.....A beauty of a hit right out into Center field....caught by the Center field man with an amazing catch---OUT! His third throw----Fouled up and caught by the Catcher---OUT! Now everyone was clapping and cheering but Alex, who was mad at himself for not striking anyone out...and brooded about it the rest of the day __________________ River Guardian-less
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03-20-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Wow! You must be very proud! Knowing nothing about this, what age is he? Too bad to waste such an athlete on baseball....
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Sounds like he's already got some movement on the ball. Once he picks up some velocity, the strikeouts will come and he'll be the next Mariano Rivera. As things stand now, he's probably only good enough to pick up a key out in middle relief at $2.8 million a year. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	Wow, sounds like the young man did great! He'll be striking them out in no time!
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Congrats to Sleepyjeff jr.! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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04-28-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	I hate being stuck at work on a day like today! Alex, my son, has been playing both 1st base and right field most of the year. Other than the aforementioned practice game he only got to pitch a couple of half innings this year....both times with limited success. Today, the top two pitchers couldn't make the game so the coach decided to let Alex actually start on the mound. My wife just called and so far Alex has struck out, after two innings, 5 batters. He has allowed no walks and one hit Why can't I be there / __________________ River Guardian-less
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