Interference with ejection ?

[tankmjg24]

Sorry for being out of the conversation for a bit. I was recovering from a surgical procedure that I had and the narcotics I was on were a trip

Did you guys not know that 10U AAA is one of the highest divisions in the greatest organization ever (USSSA) This is just not a group of kids getting together playing baseball but a strategically planned affair. Haha

In regards to the interference I thought it was rather obvious. The kid veered a good 5 feet into the throw of the runner. When I played I was taught to slide directly to the bag. If everyone did this life would be so much better

On a side note I have become rather upset at what travel baseball is becoming. It seems that the umpires do not want to enforce anything and just want their $45 a game. The parents are crazy and think that their child is the best and never does any wrong. The coaches feel as if they know everything and that all the umpires suck. The players think that they are elite and can do as they please. Whatever happened to just playing baseball?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by tankmjg24

On a side note I have become rather upset at what travel baseball is becoming. It seems that the umpires do not want to enforce anything and just want their $45 a game. The parents are crazy and think that their child is the best and never does any wrong. The coaches feel as if they know everything and that all the umpires suck. The players think that they are elite and can do as they please. Whatever happened to just playing baseball?

Somebody got the idea of charging a 10 year old $1,200/season to play it.

I think that explains each of your observations.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Somebody got the idea of charging a 10 year old $1,200/season to play it.

Imagine how much better that 10-yr-old might be if he took $1200 worth of lessons instead.........

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by CT1

Imagine how much better that 10-yr-old might be if he took $1200 worth of lessons instead.........

Some parents believe this is the best way to a baseball scholarship. You forgot to mention all the amenities it costs to go to these tournaments. Food, lodging, gas, etc. etc.

By the time they are through playing, the cost they incur would put them on the road to a college education. D-1 schools are only allowed 11.7 scholarships per team to begin with. Not much wiggle room for a roster of about 30 players.