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Kevin Evans
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San Clemente, CA
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Men's 60
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| Feb. 25, 2009 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: HR'S Hey Bull....I understand the interest in playing with your friends rather than travel 1000 miles to a tournament. The 3 homerun rule works well if a AAA team has only one or two home run hitters. Many teams will not pitch to a HR hitter more than once if they are consistently banging them out . The rub comes from AAA teams that have 7 or 8 homerun hitters. If you have a team that can hit 8+ homeruns in a game, you should be a major or major+ team. The AA division has 1 homerun and an out after that. The AA division is a very competitive division and is not filled with HR hitters. The AAA division is much the same as the AA division in that the homerun hitters are given a shot to hit 3 homeruns in a game. The only difference is that with the old rule, the hitter was credited with a single or the 1 + 1 rule. I have seen some AAA teams walkaway with 10+ homerun in a game. The key in my opinion is balance throughout all divisions. Every division should be defined by certain perameters. If you are a homerun hitting team, play in the Major and Major+ divisions. If you are primarily a singles hitting team than the AAA or AA division is right for you. If your team has one or two homerun hitters, you are in the right division and good luck in the season. Bull...good luck to you and your teammates from New Mexico. Have a great season. Hey JamesLG.....unfortunately many of the big homerun hitting teams really don't surface until September just in time to qualify for the Worlds in October. Kevin |
| Feb. 24, 2009 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: HR'S The homerun rule is a great way to balance out the league. If you are a home run hitter, I'm sure there are a lot of Major and Major+ teams that would like to add you to their roster. My 55+ AAA team has been victimized by the new rules. We lost a tournament in Palm Springs to a DBO homerun in the last inning. But in looking at the big picture, players should play at the level they are capable of. If you are a homerun hitter and want to hit homeruns, than join the Major and Major+ divisions. There are plenty of teams to go around. The new rule now places an added strategy in the game. Save your homeruns until the last inning or run the risk of ending the game with a DBO homerun. I'm impressed with the calibur of players playing senior softball and their uncanny ability to place their hits where they want to, when they want to. This rule does not mean it is open season on pitchers, but actually puts the whole field into play, not just the homerun fence. IMO this rule makes it competitive in the AAA division. |
| Feb. 24, 2009 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A simple Yes....Of the 75% that responded in objection to the new HR rule, what is the demographics? I'm a 55 AAA player and I like the rule. Responses should include the age group and division you play in. Let's see if we have a good cross section of responses. Or... are the responses heavily weighted to one age group or division? |
| Jan. 16, 2009 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Fran Dowell Named One of Top Sports Planners in America Fran..Congratulatons on a very deserving award and appropriate recognition for s person that has dedicated their life to senior softball. Thank you for all of your hard work to make SSUSA such a successful organization. We appreciate your efforts. Kevin.....Top Gun III |
| Jan. 15, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: TUNE-UP TOURNAMENT BEFORE SPRING WORLDS The Top Gun Softball Club is inviting all senior softbasll teams to beautiful Kit Carson Park in Escondido, California for a competitive tune-up tournament for the March Spring Worlds in Mesquite. Dates: March 4th - 6th Men's 65; 70; 75; 80 March 7th - 8th Women's 40; 50; 55; 60 March 14th - 15th Men's 40; 50; 55; 60 Cost $330.00 Contact Nate Hines at (760) 743-3144 or e-mail evanskt53@yahoo.com See you on the ballfield...Kevin, Top Gun Softball Club |
| Jan. 15, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 50 senior looking for tryout Hey Mike....send me an e-mail with a contact e-mail and phone number to evanskt53@yahoo.com Kevin |
| Jan. 15, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 50 senior looking for tryout Hey Shortly50.....I wanted to touch bases with you to see if you hooked up with a team. The Top Gun 50's team is still seeking interested players for the 2009 season. I"m not sure if you got in touch with Nate, so e-mail me at kevans@danapoint.org if you are still interested in playing this season. Kevin |
| Jan. 15, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for a 50's AA team in socal Hey MC13.....If you have not hooked up with a team for the 2009 season, let me know. The Top Gun 50's AAA team is looking for a few interested players. The team is primarily based out of San Diego. If you are interested, e-mail me at kevans@danapoint.org Kevin....Top Gun Softball |
| Jan. 15, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for a Calif Mens team 40-50 and over tourney team Hey Ron.....the Top Gun 50's team is looking for a few interested players this season. The team is based out of San Diego, but we have players throughout Southern California. The team is rated AAA. If you are interested, contact me at kevans@danapoint.org Kevin....Top Gun Softball |
| Jan. 8, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: TOP GUN 50's TEAM ADDING INTERESTED PLAYERS The San Diego/Southern California based Top Gun 50's team is inviting interested senior softball players to play competitive softball for the 2009 season. We have a great nucleus of players and need a few players to round out the roster. If you are interested, contact me at kevans@danapoint.org. Kevin Evans, Top Gun Softball |
| Jan. 6, 2009 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking to join a team in Orange County California Hey Barry I'm affiliated with the Top Gun Softball Club in San Diego. The organization has teams in the 50+ division. If you are interested, e-msil me your information at kevans@danapoint.org. I also sent an e-mail to your e-mail address. Kevin Evans, Top Gun III |
| Dec. 18, 2008 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD From San Clemente, California, I would like to extend a Happy Holiday and best wishes for an exciting New Year. Good luck to all of the players and teams next season. Maybe we can get replies from the four corners of the world. Kevin Evans....Top Gun III |
| Dec. 18, 2008 TGIII | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 2009 World dates For those of us with limited funds, having the Western Nationals in Salt Lake City (August 7 - 9) and the California State Championships in Yolo County (Aug 14 16) on back to back weekends could short change one of the major tournaments. Just an observation. Kevin....Top Gun III |
| Nov. 21, 2008 TGIII | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 50 senior looking for tryout Hey Shortly50 The Top Gun 50's team is always looking for players interested in playing senior softball. The team is based out of the San Diego area. If you are interested, send an e-mail to Nate at RedLineNate@aol.com You'll enjoy senior softball. Kevin |
| Nov. 6, 2008 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: GRANDMA FRAN Fran and David....congratulations on the addition of a granddaughter to your family from Top Gun III family. |
| Oct. 29, 2008 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Any new teams forming in 09 or just your plans Hey Lecak....I like the post. The 50+ Top Gun III team will be graduating to the 55+ AAA division in 2009. We're going to leave the 50+ kids division to the young bucks. Good luck to everyone in 2009. |
| Oct. 15, 2008 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Favorite Quotes You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there.....Yogi Berra |
| June 18, 2008 TGIII | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: SAN DIEGO TOURNAMENT IN JUNE Softballgramps The dates for the Pendleton Tournament are June 28 & 29, Saturday & Sunday for the 50's; 55's; 60's; and 65's: The 70+ teams are playing on Thursday and Friday. AVS:....Oceanside is okay to stay as it is near the fields. North of Pendleton is San Clemente, also a nice place to stay and about 40 minutes from the fields. Go to the North County Senior Softball website at www.ncss-cd.com for a map and all of the details. Kevin - Top Gun III |
| March 31, 2008 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Team Coaches Get No Respect Enviro-Vac..great post. To Mike B. I echo everything you stated. I'm a realitive newcomer to senior softball and to managing a team. My hats off to all of those managers and coaches that have done so for many years without loosing their sanity. For me, it's easy to manage a team if you have a great bunch of players with the same common goal. Be competitive! You aren't going to win all of the tournaments. The Top Gun Senior Softball program has been around for a long time with a very long standing tradition. Players coming into the program know the quality of play and the expectations up front. The ground work has been set and I get to ride on their coattails. But most of all, we as managers know what is expected as well. That is why we continue to manage, coach, and hopefully play. To Bill Allen, I'm sure senior softball is loosing a dedicated manager/coach and I wish you the best. For me, it's getting ready for the next tournament, trying to put together a lineup, and finding a great place to eat. Most of all, it's another oportunity to meet some great people involved in this great game. Kevin Evans, Top Gun III |
| Dec. 21, 2007 TGIII | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: HAPPY HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Since we celebrate the holidays around the world, I\'m curious how many national and international senior softball players read this site? Let everyone know where you are celebrating your holiday. So from San Clemente, California I would like to wish everyone in the senior softball family a Happy Holiday and prospereous New Year. Kevin Evans, Top Gun III |
