HS Baseball Preseason Thoughts

[coachkiss]

Since basketball is for girls and communists, let's talk baseball and what every one has coming back, who the favorites should be, etc.

Celina will have a tough road to the playoffs with Arglye, Prosper, and Sanger in the district. Whitesboro should be better than average, and Gainesville is a question mark.

Celina returns the nucleus of their team plus some of the younger kids will be more able to play. Rohrer was the only loss to graduation, correct?

[Pick6]

Baseball, only Nascar drivers are less athletic than Baseball players.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Pick6
Baseball, only Nascar drivers are less athletic than Baseball players. :tongue: :tongue:

District 31-3A will be the toughest in the state!!!

Sinton
Robstown
Falfurrias

*****

Cuero will be tough this year...should be another great year in Region IV.

[coach]

Originally posted by Pick6
Baseball, only Nascar drivers are less athletic than Baseball players.

this might win you the dumbest post of the yeear award....is griffey unathletic? carl crawford, barry bonds, ozzie smith, derek jeter, arod, greg maddox, dieon sanders and bo jackson i could name hundreds...you need just as much athletic ability as you do in fb and basketball...just bc you dont like it doesnt mean its not a sport or you arent athletic

[TinyTim]

Now you are talkin. 2-3A will have a great district with the flame thrower from Brownwood. But do not count out the Bulldogs of Wylie this year. They will not have a weak spot in the batting linup this year. I think that they will have the overall best team that they have had in years. Especially with the addition of the big lefty and the hard throwing righty that will play this year.

[Pick6]

Originally posted by coach
this might win you the dumbest post of the yeear award....is griffey unathletic? carl crawford, barry bonds, ozzie smith, derek jeter, arod, greg maddox, dieon sanders and bo jackson i could name hundreds...you need just as much athletic ability as you do in fb and basketball...just bc you dont like it doesnt mean its not a sport or you arent athletic

Who said I didn't like it? I have season tickets to the Frisco Rough Riders, Founders Club. I hope your coaching ability is better than your assumptions, cause they suck.

[SWMustang]

doesn't like baseball? :eek: Something ain't right with his modula oblongata.

[TinyTim]

His medulla is oblongata.

[coachkiss]

I'm assuming the Miller kid headed to A&M is a pitcher. Is that correct?

I was referring to the one on Brownwood's team.

[trojan37]

I think West will contend for a district title this year. We have some good players returning off of last years team who made a descent run in the playoffs, and a freshman that is going to take the whole district by surprise I believe. This kid can play baseball. He played some with the high school eligible team last year and was knocking them out of the park.

[coachkiss]

Good to hear about West. My parents live down there and I like the community a lot.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by trojan37
I think West will contend for a district title this year. We have some good players returning off of last years team who made a descent run in the playoffs, and a freshman that is going to take the whole district by surprise I believe. This kid can play baseball. He played some with the high school eligible team last year and was knocking them out of the park. What about Lorena? Haven't heard much from them since their '03 championship. :twitch: :twitch:

[coach]

Originally posted by Pick6
Who said I didn't like it? I have season tickets to the Frisco Rough Riders, Founders Club. I hope your coaching ability is better than your assumptions, cause they suck.

my bad dude i guess i made an ass of me and u...but for u to say that there is no athletic ability thats not very bright

[trojan37]

Lorena seems to have fallen off a bit. A few years back, baseball was it in this area. West won a state title followed by China Spring the very next year, and I believe it was 2 years later that Lorena went undefeated and brought home the gold. Some of those guys off the Lorena team went on to play for Baylor I believe, as well as one who was on the state champion China Spring team. West had a pitcher that signed with Baylor a few years back, but I believe an injury kept him from doing anything at the next level, don't quote me on that though. A lot of the kids play baseball almost year round. It seems it's the thing around here. A lot of kids see what Scott Podsednik did coming from such a small town and what he did with his baseball talent, and they hope to do the same thing. I'm sure Lorena will return to prominence as well. For district 7-3A I would have to say it would be West, China Spring and Glen Rose who would compete for the district title, with maybe Hillsboro making a push to get in there.

[cshscougar08]

Originally posted by pirate4state
What about Lorena? Haven't heard much from them since their '03 championship. :twitch: :twitch:

No idea about Lorena. They've been down the past few years. Since they aren't in our district anymore, not sure if we'll see them this year. I know a kid on the team though so I'll get some info. CS returns a lot of guys. Only lose Eskew and Cody Johnson our catcher. Dustin will be missed again here as he had a lovely 93 mph fastball. But the core of the team is back and should contend for district.

[pirate4state]

Those down cycles are killers! Looking forward to the spring. :)

[raider red 2000]

watch out for th dirt watering johnny paycheck....he can water dirt with the best of em.

may have wharton making some noise in region 4.

[NastySlot]

Originally posted by Pick6
Baseball, only Nascar drivers are less athletic than Baseball players.

heck bowlers, golfers and card players are way ahead of baseball players as non-athletes...............i seen enough non-athletes do pretty well on the gridiron.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by raider red 2000
watch out for th dirt watering johnny paycheck....he can water dirt with the best of em.

may have wharton making some noise in region 4.

i forgot about Wharton being in region IV. should be some great match ups come playoff time!! :clap:

[Fal44]

31-3a

1. Cotton Pickers/ Pirates
2. loser from above

3. ?

Falfurrias loses a-lot and isn't reloading this year.. team will actually be one of the weakest....

could be anyone to to grab the third spot, but I hope the jerseys will get it together...

[Dieselsmoke]

North Lamar- return 8 starters from last years team, strong pitching
Paris- lost some pitching but will be strong, return several starters
strong infield
Pleasant Grove returns several state finals players and will make another run at the title.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by coachkiss
I'm assuming the Miller kid headed to A&M is a pitcher. Is that correct?

I was referring to the one on Brownwood's team.

That is correct. He should be very very strong this year.. even better than last year. Only time will tell but I sure have my hopes up for a great baseball season.

[Necks_Fan]

WC = not very good this year.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
That is correct. He should be very very strong this year.. even better than last year. Only time will tell but I sure have my hopes up for a great baseball season.
When is the Bwood tourney? Any idea?

[Johnnypaycheck]

Originally posted by Necks_Fan
WC = not very good this year.
Coach Shank will have them boys playing well before it is all said and done.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
When is the Bwood tourney? Any idea?

I really dont know. With school letting out tomorrow for Christmas, not sure when I can find out.

[Bull Butter]

Originally posted by Fal44
31-3a

1. Cotton Pickers/ Pirates
2. loser from above

3. ?

Falfurrias loses a-lot and isn't reloading this year.. team will actually be one of the weakest....

could be anyone to to grab the third spot, but I hope the jerseys will get it together...

A weak Falfurrias team is still better than many others. I'm sure the Jerseys will come around and end up being a pretty salty bunch.

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
When is the Bwood tourney? Any idea?

You gonna be here? Baseball M&G's?? :D

[pirate4state]

Just a reminder that come January www.3abaseball.com will have some good information on all districts in 3A. :2thumbsup

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
That is correct. He should be very very strong this year.. even better than last year. Only time will tell but I sure have my hopes up for a great baseball season.

:iagree: & :ditto:

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Just a reminder that come January www.3abaseball.com will have some good information on all districts in 3A. :2thumbsup

Kewl......thanks for the info. Got it saved :thumbsup:

[Texas Cougar]

If all of the seniors play, China Spring will be good. Lots of depth. Looking forward to Brownwood coming to town on March 16. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to see this pitcher that everyone is talking about.

[I_Do_Care]

Originally posted by cshscougar08
No idea about Lorena. They've been down the past few years. Since they aren't in our district anymore, not sure if we'll see them this year. I know a kid on the team though so I'll get some info. CS returns a lot of guys. Only lose Eskew and Cody Johnson our catcher. Dustin will be missed again here as he had a lovely 93 mph fastball. But the core of the team is back and should contend for district. .

[OrangeChamps]

As excited as I am about baseball this year, I have to hold off for one more day!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
I really dont know. With school letting out tomorrow for Christmas, not sure when I can find out.
That's okay. The season doesn't start for over a month, so no sweat. :)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
You gonna be here? Baseball M&G's?? :D
That's a LONG ways away. :D It will probably depend on when we're playing (presuming we play in it) & whether or not it conflicts with power lifting.

[Texas Cougar]

Originally posted by cshscougar08
No idea about Lorena. They've been down the past few years. Since they aren't in our district anymore, not sure if we'll see them this year. I know a kid on the team though so I'll get some info. CS returns a lot of guys. Only lose Eskew and Cody Johnson our catcher. Dustin will be missed again here as he had a lovely 93 mph fastball. But the core of the team is back and should contend for district.

Zack Davis will catch after a broken leg last year. Reece Meador will be back in force again as well. 4 senior pitchers and a decent soph. Should be fun.

[allforball]

I would say District 25AAA will have LG, Sealy and Columbus fighting for a playoff spot. Looks like Bellville & Giddings return the most starters from successcul teams last year. LG will be a year away from really competing. Junior class will have to lead them. Only 2 returning starters from last year.

[Fal44]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
A weak Falfurrias team is still better than many others. I'm sure the Jerseys will come around and end up being a pretty salty bunch.

Jersey fans have high expectations, so an average bunch of baseball players, isn't what the town is used to. Personally I think they could be a decent club, I feel only one of the seniors will help them this year. Underclassmen will have to step up big...

[lange4]

Beware of Llano in D-8. Lots of young, very good talent playing this year.

[JR2004]

Baseball...It's what you do when you're thump thump team isn't worth a flip!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

2002-2008, 6 out of last 7 region 4 championships has involved Sinton. Like the Pirates chances of once again playing for a chance to go to state tourney.

[maroonpirate04]

Can't wait for the Pirates return to the diamond :clap: :clap: Gonna be tough, that what makes Sinton unique up for the competition a perfect to a end to a great year in Pirate Nation "Start the school year with a bang and end the year with a winning mark in SHS history books.":) ;)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

is the baseball season for this school year considered 2008 or 2009?

[coachkiss]

Originally posted by JR2004
Baseball...It's what you do when you're thump thump team isn't worth a flip!

Basketball is what girls do during wrestling season.

Just kidding. I'm just not a big fan of basketball. Something about baseball just draws me to it. I think it is the constant battle, the mental side of it, the game within the game, and the sight of green grass and brown/red clay.

I just absolutely love it. Whenever I drive past the field in Celina, I get excited. I can't wait.

[JR2004]

Originally posted by coachkiss
Basketball is what girls do during wrestling season.

Just kidding. I'm just not a big fan of basketball. Something about baseball just draws me to it. I think it is the constant battle, the mental side of it, the game within the game, and the sight of green grass and brown/red clay.

I just absolutely love it. Whenever I drive past the field in Celina, I get excited. I can't wait.

I bet it's fun and exciting to watch if you know you'll field a competitive team more often than not!

I probably gave the impression I don't care for stand around, but that's not the case. I enjoyed playing baseball and I should've stuck with it. I had a coach in the 7th grade that told me to just go baseball only. He said if I did that I could name what school I wanted to go to down the road (Switch-hitting 1B and a lefty on the mound with a submarine in the arsenal that I taught myself how to throw. Learned it by watching Dan Quisenberry and the Little League pitchers from Taipei.)...Unfortunately I was retarded and thought it better to stick with football and basketball as I got older...lol. Those left-handed specialists out of the pen seem to make good money for what little they do. I still regret not going baseball only!

I might enjoy watching the sport here in Dallas if we actually attempted to field a good baseball team at Madison, but we don't. It's somewhat out of the school's control though as we don't have a field at the school and the only folks playing baseball are those who aren't running track. We've got one kid, Eldreka Buckner, who pitches and plays 2nd and he's going to Florida A&M on a scholarship. I told him I'd go watch him this year so I'll actually be at a baseball field a few times.

[Who-dun-it!!?]

Originally posted by Pick6
Baseball, only Nascar drivers are less athletic than Baseball players. :tongue:

Baseball is the greatest sport known to all mankind.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Fal44
31-3a

1. Cotton Pickers/ Pirates
2. loser from above

3. ?

Falfurrias loses a-lot and isn't reloading this year.. team will actually be one of the weakest....

could be anyone to to grab the third spot, but I hope the jerseys will get it together... :thinking: , i thought they were a young team last year and only lost around 3 starters. They return their ace LHP that can bring some heat and should improve on his control. They should be a solid pick for atleast 3rd and maybe even challenged Robstown and Sinton for a higher finish.

[Fal44]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
:thinking: , i thought they were a young team last year and only lost around 3 starters. They return their ace LHP that can bring some heat and should improve on his control. They should be a solid pick for atleast 3rd and maybe even challenged Robstown and Sinton for a higher finish.

they did lose only three seniors... but those three were the best hitters, starting.. center fielder, short stop, and catcher...

The left handed pitcher you are talking about who was the ace, ended up quitting school over a girl and the other pitcher that received quality starts on the mound moved to the valley..

Jerseys are left without three best hitters, and the two returning pitchers... could be a long season, but there is some talent on the team don't get me wrong. Just need to piece it all together and find some pitching fast.

[catgut]

Originally posted by Dieselsmoke
North Lamar- return 8 starters from last years team, strong pitching
Paris- lost some pitching but will be strong, return several starters
strong infield
Pleasant Grove returns several state finals players and will make another run at the title.

I think that Paris pitching will be stronger than last year. Maybe I'm overlooking something but I only remember one pitcher graduating from last season's team.
My prediction for 10 3A is

North Lamar
Paris
Van Alystene

With a dogfight as always between Paris/NL. Best talent usually means little in that contest.

[Dieselsmoke]

Originally posted by catgut
I think that Paris pitching will be stronger than last year. Maybe I'm overlooking something but I only remember one pitcher graduating from last season's team.

That is why I said some...

Does Celina play in the Sherman Coca-Cola Classic tourny?

[coachkiss]

It's possible. I know we will play in our tourney this year. I doubt we play in Little Elm's again after last year.

If I remember correctly, we usually play in Denison's tournament. I'm not sure about Sherman. I will have to find a schedule.

[trojan37]

I wish West would get back into the big tournaments. They used to play in the Best of the West tournament in Snyder, some other tournament in Odessa, they even played in Ardmore, Oklahoma in a tournament, but have gone to closer tournaments over the last few years.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by trojan37
I wish West would get back into the big tournaments. They used to play in the Best of the West tournament in Snyder, some other tournament in Odessa, they even played in Ardmore, Oklahoma in a tournament, but have gone to closer tournaments over the last few years. It's all about the $$$$$$$$$$ or lack of $$$$$$$$$$ ;) It really is too bad. You'd like to be in competitive tournaments, but sometimes you just can't do it.

Sinton usually goes to Pleasanton, Miras (in Corpus) & Calallen.

[coachkiss]

What are people typically charging for a HS tournament these days?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by coachkiss
What are people typically charging for a HS tournament these days? No clue, but I was thinking more along the lines of $$$ for travel expenses (hotel, gas, food, etc...)

[coachkiss]

No doubt. I was just curious about entry fees.

[Snydertigersrul]

Originally posted by TinyTim
Now you are talkin. 2-3A will have a great district with the flame thrower from Brownwood. But do not count out the Bulldogs of Wylie this year. They will not have a weak spot in the batting linup this year. I think that they will have the overall best team that they have had in years. Especially with the addition of the big lefty and the hard throwing righty that will play this year.

Don't overlook the DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION SNYDER TIGERs with five returning starters and group of very talented players ready to step in. WE DON'T REBUILD, WE RELOAD.

[TinyTim]

Originally posted by Snydertigersrul
Don't overlook the DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION SNYDER TIGERs with five returning starters and group of very talented players ready to step in. WE DON'T REBUILD, WE RELOAD.

It will be fun, we have 6 returning starters with 4 of those being all-district selections. I'm sure that we can can find 3 players to fill in the gaps to go along with the good pitching that we'll have.

[BwdLion_80]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
When is the Bwood tourney? Any idea?

The Brownwood tournament is March 12, 13 and 14.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by coachkiss
No doubt. I was just curious about entry fees. for Mira's Tourney, i believe the tourney pass was $10 last year.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
for Mira's Tourney, i believe the tourney pass was $10 last year. I think he might mean for the schools. Don't they have to pay an entry fee or is that just summer/winter league stuff?? :thinking:

[jockcity33]

most of the entry fees are $125 plus a dozen baseballs.

[4x100jackets]

I would rather watch grass grow than watch a baseball game. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

[trojan37]

Originally posted by 4x100jackets
I would rather watch grass grow than watch a baseball game. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Then watch it grow!

http://k41.pbase.com/g6/18/679718/2/79781906.jDIyV7w4.jpg

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by allforball
I would say District 25AAA will have LG, Sealy and Columbus fighting for a playoff spot. Looks like Bellville & Giddings return the most starters from successcul teams last year. LG will be a year away from really competing. Junior class will have to lead them. Only 2 returning starters from last year.


bellville will be VERY good in 09. good sr. class...

[gobbler grad]

cuero should be returning a bunch...will be a great season and hope they go deep in the playoffs...:thinking:

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:tongue: :tongue:

District 31-3A will be the toughest in the state!!!

Sinton
Robstown
Falfurrias

*****


I agree with you. 17-3A will be very good as well. Bullard and Spring Hill should be Top 10 teams and Tyler Chapel Hill will be good as well.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by Fal44
31-3a

1. Cotton Pickers/ Pirates
2. loser from above

3. ?

Falfurrias loses a-lot and isn't reloading this year.. team will actually be one of the weakest....

could be anyone to to grab the third spot, but I hope the jerseys will get it together...

I think Falfurrias may be a little stronger this year. Here is a brief outlook:

Falfurrias loses 3 starters to graduation including all-state Smiley Alegria but do return 7 starters. Sr DH R.J. Flores (.458) and Jr 2B Ryan Regalado (.429, 20 RBIs) are the top hitters coming back. Also returning are Jr Robert Castillo (.378), Jr 3B Robo Cruz (.358), Sr 1B Orlando Guerra (.327), Jr P Saul Alegria (.316), and SR OF John Zuniga (.258).

Falfurrias does return its top 4 pitchers from ‘08. Alegria (7-4, 2.20 ERA, 100 K’s) was last year’s ace and Castillo (3-2, 2.92 ERA, 26 K’s) was the #2 pitcher. Zuniga and Flores were 3 and 4 in number of innings pitched.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by allforball
I would say District 25AAA will have LG, Sealy and Columbus fighting for a playoff spot. Looks like Bellville & Giddings return the most starters from successcul teams last year. LG will be a year away from really competing. Junior class will have to lead them. Only 2 returning starters from last year.

Giddings and Bellville are going to have very good teams this year.

My pick is Columbus for the 3rd spot.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by Fal44
they did lose only three seniors... but those three were the best hitters, starting.. center fielder, short stop, and catcher...

The left handed pitcher you are talking about who was the ace, ended up quitting school over a girl and the other pitcher that received quality starts on the mound moved to the valley..

Jerseys are left without three best hitters, and the two returning pitchers... could be a long season, but there is some talent on the team don't get me wrong. Just need to piece it all together and find some pitching fast.

I posted above about Fal before reading this post. Losing those two will definitely hurt.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by Snydertigersrul
Don't overlook the DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION SNYDER TIGERs with five returning starters and group of very talented players ready to step in. WE DON'T REBUILD, WE RELOAD.

It's going to be tougher for Snyder this year. They have some quality players coming back but the loss of the 1-2 punch of Day/Bollinger on the mound will be sorely missed. Conner and Davis and a few others will light it up offensively but who is going to pitch?

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by gobbler grad
cuero should be returning a bunch...will be a great season and hope they go deep in the playoffs...:thinking:

Cuero will be a very good team this year. I enjoyed watching them play as much as anyone I saw last year.

Good athletes. Good coach.

[Maroon87]

In 4A it's all about the CalCats baby...:thumbsup:

Seriously...we'll be strong again. Maybe not as strong as last year but still pretty good.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by coachkiss
Since basketball is for girls and communists, let's talk baseball and what every one has coming back, who the favorites should be, etc.

Celina will have a tough road to the playoffs with Arglye, Prosper, and Sanger in the district. Whitesboro should be better than average, and Gainesville is a question mark.

Celina returns the nucleus of their team plus some of the younger kids will be more able to play. Rohrer was the only loss to graduation, correct?

Rohrer is the only one to graduate from last year. Celina started out great last year but tapered off in the end. They should be great this year, especially if Merritt and McCartney are strong on the mound. A lot of offense and experience in the infield.

[CueroDad08]

After a good taste of playoff baseball last year(32-4).
I like our chances with 8 starters back.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Maroon87
In 4A it's all about the CalCats baby...:thumbsup:

Seriously...we'll be strong again. Maybe not as strong as last year but still pretty good. region IV is so stacked! with Medina Valley moving up to 4a it should be even more challenging to get out of the region.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by DDBooger
region IV is so stacked! with Medina Valley moving up to 4a it should be even more challenging to get out of the region.


Very true. I wonder if we have a solid #2 starter to go along with Jordan? I was impressed with Will Reynolds but he seems to have bit of Nuke Laloosh in him...:D

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Maroon87
Very true. I wonder if we have a solid #2 starter to go along with Jordan? if we have one developed, it's really what has been the key to our success. We always have the bats, but the lights out pitchers are something I didn't see against the other teams at the state tourney. We demolished the pitching there. moody and lake travis have some good pitching

[gobbler grad]

Originally posted by DDBooger
region IV is so stacked! with Medina Valley moving up to 4a it should be even more challenging to get out of the region.

that's one team that gave us 3 of our 4 losses last year...:(

[VWG]

Got a question for the baseball people on the downlow.
How many players at the 3A level do you think are playing baseball only?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by VWG
Got a question for the baseball people on the downlow.
How many players at the 3A level do you think are playing baseball only? i would say 1-2 players would be the norm.

[skins4life]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
i would say 1-2 players would be the norm.

I believe Snyder has around 6 but am not sure.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by skins4life
I believe Snyder has around 6 but am not sure. no other sports just baseball?

[rancher]

Bellville will be very good for one big reason, the best baseball 3A coach in the state.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by VWG
Got a question for the baseball people on the downlow.
How many players at the 3A level do you think are playing baseball only?

Greenwood only had 2 baseball only players last year

[coachkiss]

Celina had one last year, maybe two. The maybe is back this year, but I think he plays basketball and he does cross country for sure.

So, I guess Celina had one.

[Hannibal]

Originally posted by rancher
Bellville will be very good for one big reason, the best baseball 3A coach in the state.


You might want to take a look at 3 of the coaches in 31-3A before making that statement.

[ma2_85]

Originally posted by VWG
Got a question for the baseball people on the downlow.
How many players at the 3A level do you think are playing baseball only?

Cuero has 2 or 3 boys thats have been playing fall ball in Shiner. They should help make an impact this year.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Hannibal
You might want to take a look at 3 of the coaches in 31-3A before making that statement. 6 state championships and 14 appearances between the 3!! :clap:

[BEAST]

The Pitcher from Brownwood is Shelby Miller. He is commited to A & M, but it looks like he may be heading to the bigs. Word is that he will be top 10 draft pick, Ive heard as high as 4.




BEAST

[SintonFan_inAustin]

1 Day Pro Baseball Clinic in Sinton Jan. 3rd (http://sintonpirates.org/default.aspx)

[trg]

Originally posted by rancher
Bellville will be very good for one big reason, the best baseball 3A coach in the state.

Plus they are only losing 2 starters - a right fielder and a pinch hitter. Go Bulls. Looking forwards to a playoff run.

[headhunter]

I am not sure about how Regions I, II, and III will shake out and who is thought to be the top rated teams but I do have a few thoughts on Region IV.

Robtown - always good and moving down from 4A they should have plenty of confidence to runs through the region.

Sinton - Another team that is always good, they return one very good pitcher with a good nucleus around him, they rely heavily on pitching and defense and those are usually what get you to the state tourney. They will find a good solid three man rotation and should be one of the top 3 teams in the state throughout the year. Will play a tough preseason schedule which should only make them better.

Cuero - They return nearly the entire team, they have a great hitting lineup and they have a solid pitching staff. All they nee to work on is playing solid defense throughout the season. Have a good solid 4 man rotation and they will be battle tested erly by attending some 5A tournements.

Bellville - Solid pitching staff returning. Very competitive district which will help them come playoff time. They can throw a good dose of left handed pitching at you and if they can et their sticks together they should be able to make a playoff run

Giddings - Solid team that knows how to find ways to win games. Will need a few young kids to step up and fill a few holes but overall they return a sloid core group of kids. Sam district as Bellville so these two should compete for the district title.

Falfurries - Some say it might be a down year, but a down year in Fal is still competitive. They lose 3 very solid ball players. Big question mark in the pitching staff. I don't think they will win a district title as per Sinton and Robstown will be the top dogs but they should be able to win some playoff games.

Preseason is mostly all talk, it means nothing, however that is what we do on these message boards. I look for Region IV to be very competitive and their should be some good ball games throughout the year. I am looking forward to a great season.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by headhunter
I am not sure about how Regions I, II, and III will shake out and who is thought to be the top rated teams but I do have a few thoughts on Region IV.

Robtown - always good and moving down from 4A they should have plenty of confidence to runs through the region.

Sinton - Another team that is always good, they return one very good pitcher with a good nucleus around him, they rely heavily on pitching and defense and those are usually what get you to the state tourney. They will find a good solid three man rotation and should be one of the top 3 teams in the state throughout the year. Will play a tough preseason schedule which should only make them better.

Cuero - They return nearly the entire team, they have a great hitting lineup and they have a solid pitching staff. All they nee to work on is playing solid defense throughout the season. Have a good solid 4 man rotation and they will be battle tested erly by attending some 5A tournements.

Bellville - Solid pitching staff returning. Very competitive district which will help them come playoff time. They can throw a good dose of left handed pitching at you and if they can et their sticks together they should be able to make a playoff run

Giddings - Solid team that knows how to find ways to win games. Will need a few young kids to step up and fill a few holes but overall they return a sloid core group of kids. Sam district as Bellville so these two should compete for the district title.

Falfurries - Some say it might be a down year, but a down year in Fal is still competitive. They lose 3 very solid ball players. Big question mark in the pitching staff. I don't think they will win a district title as per Sinton and Robstown will be the top dogs but they should be able to win some playoff games.

Preseason is mostly all talk, it means nothing, however that is what we do on these message boards. I look for Region IV to be very competitive and their should be some good ball games throughout the year. I am looking forward to a great season. very good assessment of what to expect before the season starts. I know couple of kids from Robstown that are pitchers and they'll be tough to beat as they also subscribe to pitching and defense like Sinton. I'm wondering if Sinton will use their SS as a pitcher more this year as he can be as good as Sinton ace pitcher for this year. I plan to see one of Cuero games in one of their Tourneys, is any tourney be down south?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
very good assessment of what to expect before the season starts. I know couple of kids from Robstown that are pitchers and they'll be tough to beat as they also subscribe to pitching and defense like Sinton. I'm wondering if Sinton will use their SS as a pitcher more this year as he can be as good as Sinton ace pitcher for this year. I plan to see one of Cuero games in one of their Tourneys, is any tourney be down south?

Not sure what the plans are, but 5 out of 7 possible pitchers are playing basketball right now! :eek:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Not sure what the plans are, but 5 out of 7 possible pitchers are playing basketball right now! :eek: yep :), it actually helps the program early for next year players as some players get some varisty time.

[GWOOD]

Originally posted by headhunter
I am not sure about how Regions I, II, and III will shake out and who is thought to be the top rated teams but I do have a few thoughts on Region IV.

Robtown - always good and moving down from 4A they should have plenty of confidence to runs through the region.

Sinton - Another team that is always good, they return one very good pitcher with a good nucleus around him, they rely heavily on pitching and defense and those are usually what get you to the state tourney. They will find a good solid three man rotation and should be one of the top 3 teams in the state throughout the year. Will play a tough preseason schedule which should only make them better.

Cuero - They return nearly the entire team, they have a great hitting lineup and they have a solid pitching staff. All they nee to work on is playing solid defense throughout the season. Have a good solid 4 man rotation and they will be battle tested erly by attending some 5A tournements.

Bellville - Solid pitching staff returning. Very competitive district which will help them come playoff time. They can throw a good dose of left handed pitching at you and if they can et their sticks together they should be able to make a playoff run

Giddings - Solid team that knows how to find ways to win games. Will need a few young kids to step up and fill a few holes but overall they return a sloid core group of kids. Sam district as Bellville so these two should compete for the district title.

Falfurries - Some say it might be a down year, but a down year in Fal is still competitive. They lose 3 very solid ball players. Big question mark in the pitching staff. I don't think they will win a district title as per Sinton and Robstown will be the top dogs but they should be able to win some playoff games.

Preseason is mostly all talk, it means nothing, however that is what we do on these message boards. I look for Region IV to be very competitive and their should be some good ball games throughout the year. I am looking forward to a great season.

Definitely think the first 5 teams you mentioned are the top teams in Region IV. If the two players Fal 44 mentioned are not returning then I see Falfurrias as a notch below these other 5.

Gonzales, Columbus and Marion are other teams to watch for in this Region.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
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[rancher]

Coach Cerny is hands down the best 3A coach in the state. His brother Melvin, is has a very successful program at Katy Taylor. His other brother is the head coach at Shiner and has made several state title runs. I think he previously coached at Huntsville and was very successful until he moved back to his roots. Coach Cerny is solid in every aspect of the game and has had several players in major programs. 2 are playing now at Rice. Bellville is always in the playoff hunt year in and year out.

[XMan]

Bellville had a "pinch hitter" in the starting lineup? Didnt know you could do that. Bellville has one guy at Rice, the other signed pro after last season. Stephen Cerny is the AD now at Shiner and yes, he did win state while he was the baseball coach there. Rancher, seems like you must like those Sealy folks. lol

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by rancher
Coach Cerny is hands down the best 3A coach in the state. His brother Melvin, is has a very successful program at Katy Taylor. His other brother is the head coach at Shiner and has made several state title runs. I think he previously coached at Huntsville and was very successful until he moved back to his roots. Coach Cerny is solid in every aspect of the game and has had several players in major programs. 2 are playing now at Rice. Bellville is always in the playoff hunt year in and year out. what is his playoff record?
Sinton coach is 88-27 in the playoffs, with 3 state titles and 6 tournament appearances(Sinton had another one with different coach), has put together 14 straight wins in the playoffs and another run of 18 out of 19 win streak. Out of his 22 years of coaching the Pirates, hes only missed the playoff two years '94 and '95. He has coached several D1 pitchers and gone on to play pro ball. Sinton has played for the Region title 6 out of the last 7 years.

This year Coach Kasprzyk once again will field a very good team and their goal is to get back to region title game and punch their ticket to another state tourney.

This year Robstown joins Sinton in their district with as much if not more baseball tradition than Sinton.

[XMan]

Bellville will as said be very good but Region 4 is definitely loaded this year. Cuero, Sinton, Robstown, and Bellville should all be very good. I just dont know that Bellville or Giddings can make a legitimate playoff run. Im thinking Cuero and Robstown in the regional finals possibly. Those two should be on opposite sides of the bracket if each wins their district. Dist 25 should be Bellville, Giddings, and either Ctown or LG. 26 looks like Nville, wharton and sweeny. Cuero, Yoakum, and Edna in 28 and Rtown, Sinton, and the jerseys in 31 should be favorites. i dont know enough about the other districts to comment. maybe someone can help me out on those.

[SHSBulldog00]

I would say La Vernia will be a team to watch this year. They always seem to be there.

District 26 will probably be Sweeny, Needville and Wharton possibly in that order.

How did the teams in District 25 fare last year?

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
what is his playoff record?
Sinton coach is 88-27 in the playoffs, with 3 state titles and 6 tournament appearances(Sinton had another one with different coach), has put together 14 straight wins in the playoffs and another run of 18 out of 19 win streak. Out of his 22 years of coaching the Pirates, hes only missed the playoff two years '94 and '95. He has coached several D1 pitchers and gone on to play pro ball. Sinton has played for the Region title 6 out of the last 7 years.

This year Coach Kasprzyk once again will field a very good team and their goal is to get back to region title game and punch their ticket to another state tourney.

This year Robstown joins Sinton in their district with as much if not more baseball tradition than Sinton.


cerny has 1 state title in 93, and was there in 92 also. do not know his record in the playoffs, but it is pretty darn good. he is a really good coach, and as fine a person as you will ever meet.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by zebrablue2
cerny has 1 state title in 93, and was there in 92 also. do not know his record in the playoffs, but it is pretty darn good. he is a really good coach, and as fine a person as you will ever meet. Why don't we just agree that they are both good? I know our coach could give 2 hoots about others around the state thinking he is "the best".

Aside from the 4-5 guys we've had drafted out of our program, I think the coolest thing is that a decent amount of his players have gone on to become coaches themselves! :thumbsup:

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Why don't we just agree that they are both good? I know our coach could give 2 hoots about others around the state thinking he is "the best".

Aside from the 4-5 guys we've had drafted out of our program, I think the coolest thing is that a decent amount of his players have gone on to become coaches themselves! :thumbsup:



:iagree: both have to be as good as gold. cerny has been at bellville 16 yrs plus, and kasprzyk 22 yrs. that speaks for itself.:2thumbsup:

[rancher]

I have to agree with that. I will almost bet a cold beer at Cross Roads that the State Champ in 3A will be who ever survives in Region 4.

[XMan]

i thought cross roads went alcohol free years ago. NOT!!!!!!!!!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by headhunter
I am not sure about how Regions I, II, and III will shake out and who is thought to be the top rated teams but I do have a few thoughts on Region IV.

Robtown - always good and moving down from 4A they should have plenty of confidence to runs through the region.

Sinton - Another team that is always good, they return one very good pitcher with a good nucleus around him, they rely heavily on pitching and defense and those are usually what get you to the state tourney. They will find a good solid three man rotation and should be one of the top 3 teams in the state throughout the year. Will play a tough preseason schedule which should only make them better.

Cuero - They return nearly the entire team, they have a great hitting lineup and they have a solid pitching staff. All they nee to work on is playing solid defense throughout the season. Have a good solid 4 man rotation and they will be battle tested erly by attending some 5A tournements.

Bellville - Solid pitching staff returning. Very competitive district which will help them come playoff time. They can throw a good dose of left handed pitching at you and if they can et their sticks together they should be able to make a playoff run

Giddings - Solid team that knows how to find ways to win games. Will need a few young kids to step up and fill a few holes but overall they return a sloid core group of kids. Sam district as Bellville so these two should compete for the district title.

Falfurries - Some say it might be a down year, but a down year in Fal is still competitive. They lose 3 very solid ball players. Big question mark in the pitching staff. I don't think they will win a district title as per Sinton and Robstown will be the top dogs but they should be able to win some playoff games.

Preseason is mostly all talk, it means nothing, however that is what we do on these message boards. I look for Region IV to be very competitive and their should be some good ball games throughout the year. I am looking forward to a great season. :) with the district season almost over, just like you said these teams will be teams to look out for come playoff time. Sweeny has been a suprise and can be added to the mix.