BR in Kansas

[c4in]

I just woked 5 games, all behind the plate at 2 hrs + a game for a 10U BR tourney. Long hot day here in Kansas, but I would do it again. One pitcher had a curve ball that would make you puke it moved so much and catchers that framed the piches. Way more than I expected from 10 yr olds.

[3afan]

what is "BR" ?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by 3afan

what is "BR" ?

I was wondering where that batter-runner went to last night. Ended up in Kansas, huh? Can anyone tell me if she beat the throw?

Actually, the BR may be referring to Babe Ruth, which like LL and other baseball oriented groups, has no business being in the softball game (JMO).

Come on, give the guy a break. If he woked all that time, is arms have to be worn out from stir frying that long.

c4in, all in fun. That sounds like a long day. Better you than me.

[c4in]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I was wondering where that batter-runner went to last night. Ended up in Kansas, huh? Can anyone tell me if she beat the throw?

Actually, the BR may be referring to Babe Ruth, which like LL and other baseball oriented groups, has no business being in the softball game (JMO).

Come on, give the guy a break. If he woked all that time, is arms have to be worn out from stir frying that long.

c4in, all in fun. That sounds like a long day. Better you than me.

BR is referring to Babe Ruth. How better else to conduct a softball game if not patterened after baseball? Maybe introduce new rules that compensate for the "lesser abilities of girls"? Having a softball rule set based on OBR is the most efficient and direct correlation a softball game can get. I do understand that the "old folks" can no longer keep up with the play OBR requires, so the ASA and USSSA rule sets need to be there. But for the younger crowd, OBR should be the standard (IMO). By the way, I'm 41 and seen a few rules sets change over the years.

Yes, it was a very long day. I have 3 more games today and am looking forward to work on Monday so I can rest.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by c4in

BR is referring to Babe Ruth. How better else to conduct a softball game if not patterened after baseball? Maybe introduce new rules that compensate for the "lesser abilities of girls"? Having a softball rule set based on OBR is the most efficient and direct correlation a softball game can get. I do understand that the "old folks" can no longer keep up with the play OBR requires, so the ASA and USSSA rule sets need to be there. But for the younger crowd, OBR should be the standard (IMO). By the way, I'm 41 and seen a few rules sets change over the years.

Yes, it was a very long day. I have 3 more games today and am looking forward to work on Monday so I can rest.

Wow, a sexist pig who apparently doesn't understand that softball and baseball are not the same game. Would you be surprised to find out that baseball was derived from a sport more resembling slow pitch softball?

Using OBR for softball is a joke. Then again, many baseball people cannot even agree on parts of OBR for their game.

[wadeintothem]

HA!

I knew it! I almost responded yesterday, suspicious of this poster and his awe inspiring 2hr+ 10U games (LOL!) with a pitcher with a curve that could make you puke (LOLLLOLL)... then just decided not to post. Smelled too fishy.

Lame.

You guys totally fell for it.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by c4in

BR is referring to Babe Ruth. How better else to conduct a softball game if not patterened after baseball? Maybe introduce new rules that compensate for the "lesser abilities of girls"? Having a softball rule set based on OBR is the most efficient and direct correlation a softball game can get. I do understand that the "old folks" can no longer keep up with the play OBR requires, so the ASA and USSSA rule sets need to be there. But for the younger crowd, OBR should be the standard (IMO). By the way, I'm 41 and seen a few rules sets change over the years.

Yes, it was a very long day. I have 3 more games today and am looking forward to work on Monday so I can rest.

Ill bite the troll bait...


(edited to be nice.....mom would be pissed if she saw this.....)

[c4in]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Actually, the BR may be referring to Babe Ruth, which like LL and other baseball oriented groups, has no business being in the softball game (JMO).

Actually, the sexist comment was a poke at the statement above. Sarcasm does not translate into text very well.

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Would you be surprised to find out that baseball was derived from a sport more resembling slow pitch softball?

No. I am very well aware of the origins of softball and baseball. Granted, my major was not sport history, I did a few papers in that area.

Smells too fishy? Troll? Not in about 15 years have I had fun doing that. This was an honest post about a tourney I worked this weekend. For those of you who endeavor in the beer swilling realm of adult slow pitch, you would be very surprised at the talent that can be found at the lower levels where it still resembles a sport instead of an outdoor keg party.

I will have to say that I was apprehensive about posting on here. But my better judgment lost. I have seen how the forum can be to “newbies”. I will keep lurking as I have done for the past year as there is useful information here from time to time.

Here is the link for the tourney information for anyone that’s interested.

www.kansasbaberuthleagues.com

Choose “tournament” then “10 & under softball”
I worked the Fri 6 (plate) & 8 o’clock games. Sat I worked the 9am, 3, 5, 7, and 9pm, plate for all. Sun I worked the 2 and 4 (plate)

Carry on…..