Fall Baseball Leagues

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Permalink Reply by Mike Greene on September 7, 2012 at 1:31pm

Bill, our biggest problem is doing anything during the week because of football. At least half of our players (10-15 year olds) play football either through school teams or rec teams. Basically it forces us to play tournaments on weekends which is a lot more expensive and less of a developmental situation. Our JV and Varsity squads play in a league set up for them, but the younger guys don't have that situation. Locally, Little League is the dominant rec program, so there is really no sense playing through them just to waste time. It's either tournament ball or nothing at all.

Permalink Reply by Larry Cicchiello on September 7, 2012 at 2:59pm

I enjoy the Spring, Summer AND Fall leagues. I've always contended that the most important stat for a young player is innings played. And Fall ball is an ideal time for a hitter or pitcher to work on something, whether it be trying something a little different at the plate or possibly a pitcher "toying" with a new pitch. Usually, but not always, it's a more relaxed atmosphere. Hope I don't jinx myself by saying that because I'm umpiring a DH tomorrow and I don't want you know what to hit the fan!

Permalink Reply by Danny Stanford on September 7, 2012 at 3:26pm

We're pretty relaxed. We use it to work on things we saw in the spring and summer. I do wish it was as competitive as the other seasons but we can get alot of things worked out. We have a pretty good travel ball following so you can pick your poison. This may be our last fall "league" due to its nature but its worked out well for my son, and players, so far. We'll take some time off after its over then start a detailed, skill specific, series of workouts to work on strength, fundamentals and advanced techniques. Baseball life is good in Georgia...