UPDATED 14u Top Team Rankings – May 22, 2009 – Pre ASA State

[Buttermaker]

Thats just what I heard...

[weekend4trvl]

The head coach of Dynasty14u left but the team was going to continue and they were just posting for tryouts.

We have played them twice...they are to good to break up.

[blackwidow]

It seems to me based on the number of teams in this list that are no longer together, part of the equation should be the overall stability of the program. How long has the organization been around. Do they have a history of excellence, both in coaching and drawing quality athletes.
I'm not sure how to quantify that but it should be factored in somehow.

[bracketologist]

It seems to me based on the number of teams in this list that are no longer together, part of the equation should be the overall stability of the program. How long has the organization been around. Do they have a history of excellence, both in coaching and drawing quality athletes.
I'm not sure how to quantify that but it should be factored in somehow.

Yes that would be difficult... also considering how many of the "top" organizations are simply rebranding teams. At the current rate of "rebranding" we will end up with 5 Firecracker, 5 Corona Angel, 5 OC Batbusters teams in each age group. Once the organizations get watered down with 8-10 teams in each age group..... what will we look for next?

[anonlooker]

... also considering how many of the "top" organizations are simply rebranding teams. At the current rate of "rebranding" we will end up with 5 Firecracker, 5 Corona Angel, 5 OC Batbusters teams in each age group. Once the organizations get watered down with 8-10 teams in each age group..... what will we look for next?

Organizational Travel Ball "All Star" teams to send to Nationals?

[90066DAD]

10. Firecrackers (Cordova) – (poll pts. Avg. 16.6)(#11)(+1) –Grade TBD
Solid pitching again! They will make a run, not sure if they have the offensive to match up with the top 94 teams at Nationals. Should be able to play with any of the 95s. Pollster comments: “Above average pitching and defense, not sure if they have the bats to be a contender…a couple key additions away.”

Well, Art "Sandbagger" Cordova has been doing a Pete Carroll imitation since the end of the fall season. He has added three very strong bats to his lineup (two '94 8th graders and one huge '95 7th grader). One of the new players is also a very effective pitcher.

That #10 ranking needs to be adjusted !!

[anonlooker]

10. Firecrackers (Cordova) – (poll pts. Avg. 16.6)(#11)(+1) –Grade TBD
Solid pitching again! They will make a run, not sure if they have the offensive to match up with the top 94 teams at Nationals. Should be able to play with any of the 95s. Pollster comments: “Above average pitching and defense, not sure if they have the bats to be a contender…a couple key additions away.”

Well, Art "Sandbagger" Cordova has been doing a Pete Carroll imitation since the end of the fall season. He has added three very strong bats to his lineup (two '94 8th graders and one huge '95 7th grader). One of the new players is also a very effective pitcher.

That #10 ranking needs to be adjusted !!

Well, 90066 "Mr. TB MaxPreps" DAD, do you have scouting reports on all the other teams, or are the Firecrackers some sort of pet project?

[RaeRae56]

Firecrackers (Cordova) are an easy top five team and probably a top 3 team in the Nation, much less Southern Cal...Put a BULLSEYE on them people! LOL

[90066DAD]

Why don’t you tell us how you really feel about Art’s team?

[Sftbll4ever]

You know, I know that guy personally, and have seen many of his antics, but, honestly, I think he has calmed down, a lot. Also, I know that Arto will keep things in check. Eventually, the dad and the girl (who is a good player) will learn that he is only hurting her.

Why you decide to pick on this one family when there are others that get new teams every 6 months is beyond me. I know some of this board and many others in the older divisions too.