LandonWright

Lots of factors in deciding either way. Nobody in their right mind would go play D1 at a school where the roster was full of Freshmen and Sophs at their particular position. Who wants to go sit and wear a hat just to say you were a D1 guy when you can go JUCO, get a ton of AB's and innings. If a D1 school has an opportunity for a freshman to come in and play right away then that's a different story all together. Scholarships and money are way different also. A 100% full ride to a D1 school is not a complete myth but it may as well be because they are so few and far between. JUCO on the other hand the full ride is far more common. Compare 2 years free school taking the same basic classes with a fraction of the students in the classroom and all of a sudden JUCO looks very appealing. Compare that financially to a 50% or 60% ride to a D1 and the dollars start adding up.

Each individual player has their own set of circumstances to deal with and different factors to influence their decision. No 1 path is the perfect one for everybody and each player ultimately has to make the best personal choice for themselves. JUCO baseball is far from being "minor league" because you have some serious talent playing at that level with an eye on the major league draft. Plenty of top quality players pass D1 schools in favor of JUCO just to be eligible for the draft earlier. Some big league arms lurking around in places you would never think about. Hop off the bus in "nowhere Nebraska" and walk in to a guy pumping 93 from the left side, talk about an eye opener!

When the College World Series starts check out the rosters and see how many JUCO transfers made each roster, it will surprise you. It's a blessing to play ball beyond high school and to have that opportunity help you get a good education is a win/win situation no matter who you are. Good luck to all these young men as they take that next step in both their life and baseball career.

Rake1

Very well put

Looking back I really think the JUCO route is the way to go. If a kid can put his ego aside an accept that playing at a JUCO is playing college baseball it works out very well for them. If D1 player you better be ready to play day 1 and truthfully most high school kids haven't matured enough physically or mentally to excel at the D1 level right away. Go JUCO play everyday and improve your stock to either get drafted or go D1 after two years when your body and brain catch up. But for some accepting JUCO is very tough and egos get in the way. I know in my case it did and never played another inning after getting knocked out of the playoffs my senior year.This is when coaches need to step in a advise the player what they think is best. This area (GT) does a great job of getting kids noticed and getting them in a situation to excel. 

If you look at the link you will see Regional Quarterfinals Regional Semifinals, Regional Finals, State Qualifiers, 3A Semifinals, 3A Championship

I don't see another round called "Quarterfinals"

http://www.uiltexas.org/baseball/playoff-brackets/3A/1-3
http://www.uiltexas.org/baseball/state

Huffman just advanced to the Regional Semifinals. The Bridge City vs Huffman series were the Regional Quarterfinals

Not sure why this is hard to understand. If you need a full breakdown of the bracket and what the rounds are called please look at:

http://www.uiltexas.org/baseball/playoff-brackets/3A/1-3

2 on again. Make something happen cards

I fully expect Shugs to go as long as he can. I'm sure they are concerned about pitches but you lose today you get as much rest as you want. He seems like a very competitive kid and expect him to want the ball and pitch his rear end off. Worry about sore arms tomorrow go get em today. Good luck BC

Who gets the ball tomorrow?

Bridge City hit the ball better last night then I have seen in the 6 or so games I watched this year. When I say better I mean squared the ball up. Box score doesn't reflect the ball that were hit hard but right at someone. I saw the box score had no errors but the ball that fell between the CF, SS, and 2nd was not a hit and should have been an error.

Very good game by both teams tonight. BC looked to have the bats rolling early but the Huffman pitcher settled down and pitched well. BC hit the ball hard a few times but right at someone. Should be a good game two

Playing a fall ball game in Carthage back in 01. We showed up and quickly found out the umps were former players. As in the graduated the year before. We won the first game but starting the next game the strike zone got VERY Large on oneside and VERY tight on the other. Parents chimed in as well as players. It quickly escalated to the point I got tossed for arguing balls and strikes. Our coach comes down the line and gets tossed. A few players start chiming in and he tosses the WHOLE team. Then wants to meet out in the parking lot and fight. We drove back to Livingston laughing the whole way. 

He plays the right way. I love how he RUNS on and off the field each and every inning. Homerun or pop out

I don't understand their record of 10-13 with a MLB 1st rounder and a brother that would be a #1 on just about any 3A team. 

Way to go Lions

Way to go Livingston

Who is pitching today

Livingston is very well coached and will scrap with anyone. Very proud former player

Game still a go? Who is pitching?

I thought the objective was to win every game. Things must have changed over the years.

I hope that isn't the reason

Livingston has a very good coach. Mike will keep them in ball games all year. He may run them out of a few but they should be a scrappy bunch.

Foshee come out because of pitch count?

Congrats on a very quick 200

Buna 0-1-2
BC 3-1-1

BC: bb. Sac bunt, 5-4, E-6 run, 4-3

any word on the Jasper vs Livingston?

Big thick kid. He will be a tough match up with they get a one gamer in the playoffs.