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Real name:

Mark Weber

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Division:

Men's 60

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Feb. 27, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Move Ups in SPA & impact player list Bruce-was it your teammate that condemned me to that list? I have spent a lot of time trying to stay off the major players list so I can play in Albuquerque when I get the chance. One tournament did it? Whew. LOL
Feb. 26, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WHAT IS A MAJOR PLUS PLAYER? swing-it was isolation here in NM-pure and simple. I could not afford a lot of travel until recently, and so I played mostly in local tournaments. We had nothing higher than AAA. The closest major or major plus teams were Phoenix-420 miles, and Denver 450 miles. I played class A or B up to 2006.I started playing senior ball at 54 at Winter worlds in Vegas 2006 playing AA-for one tournament. Then played 50AAA with the Desperados from 2007-2009, then 55AAA in 2010 and 2011 until last year GSF asked me to play. It has been fun.
Feb. 26, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: Anybody try the Demarini one Senior 2013 bogie-I know-I feel bad about it and offered to replace it. Was just trying to get used to it in my quest for a bat that doesn't break so fast. I played very few games in Albuquerque last year, so when I got with the team I had to experiment there. Steve's been, as usual, been a great help. I guess when I really drive the ball there is something in the way I make contact. I know it when I feel the impact. I did have a freak once that got very hot just before it broke. It was hotter than my Ultra II at the time. By a noticeable amount.
Feb. 25, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WHAT IS A MAJOR PLUS PLAYER? I was hoping more people would talk about what it is to be a M+ player. I firmly believe there are a lot of players that could/should play that level, but don't for various reasons. If you feel you could, why are you not? Or why do you think you can't?
Feb. 22, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: Anybody try the Demarini one Senior 2013 curtiss-Steve Imlay had one I used for several games-he had 1000 cuts on it when I broke it last weekend. Real good pop.I liked it.
Feb. 22, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: new bats Mike-I dug out my 38 oz brown Louisville Slugger for the next tournament. Besides, if I could hit like Mike, I wouldn't need a fancy bat.
Feb. 22, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: new bats swing-I have hopes for some longevity from a bat again someday. I'm tired of spending $1000 bucks a year on bats.
Feb. 21, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: new bats Gary-I watched in person when these guys hit-both Steve and Fred were hitting absolute bombs into the parking lot. Fred Purvis can bench press 400 lbs and Steve Imlay is well known for his power. They were going that far.
Feb. 20, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WHAT IS A MAJOR PLUS PLAYER? Oh, and also congratulations to Top Gun on their victory! Very solid team!
Feb. 20, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WHAT IS A MAJOR PLUS PLAYER? Kennard-I had to catch a plane in San Diego-not a lot of time to spare. We had a couple guys with issues on that and I want to thank Marv for working with us on the scheduling so we could get our games in and make the flights. We are going to have fun and compete well, I think. We had a player shortage by only having 11 Sat. and 12 Sunday and one with a hamstring issue this weekend, but it got the cobwebs out. It was the first real outing for the cold climate players. My 2 bp's in Albuquerque were in 26 and 45 degrees-no fun. You guys are right there also, as usual. It should be a very competitive 60 M+ division this year. Thanks for the beer-I'm buying next time. See you in Vegas! Also, 1-1 count was not a factor hitting to me, personally. Ricky-I asked that question last year when I made the jump from AAA to M+. If I can do it, surely a lot of others could do it successfully. I have begun to believe the difference is more mental than physical in a lot of cases. There are a lot of 'major' players that have just as much ability as the 'major plus' players. And, even AAA players. Desire is another factor-lots of guys don't have the stomach to put the time in to play that level consistently. They would rather play at a 'comfortable' level and have fun. And, I do agree with your premise that one penalty is enough when playing a different division-5 runs and reduced home runs is very tough to overcome.
Feb. 20, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: Ultra II bats...may they rest in piece Alan-great observation. I have known that I have one swing that just caves a bat-and Steve Imlay has begun to recognize it while watching me also. I caved his Demarini One this last weekend with that swing and he knew it right away. However, the bat did have over 1000 swings on it.
Feb. 19, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Who is the team to beat this year? Tim-just back from hurling lunch from the visual you just provided. Thanks a heap! LOL
Feb. 19, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: Ultra II bats...may they rest in piece Cheezhed-I have 15 broken ultras in my garage from just the last 3 years. I am looking hard and may have found a good bat in the new Dirty by Combat. Stay in touch on this.
Feb. 19, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Bats Discussion: The Dirty I also got to swing this bat-nice feel, but a bit light for me, as I am comfortable with a 29 or 30. The pop was very good on it and it swung more like an Ultra 2 to me.I can't wait to get a 30 and really break it in and see what it will do. From what I saw and felt, it will be a great bat.
Feb. 15, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Who is the team to beat this year? Yes Kennard-we play you Saturday. See you then.
Feb. 14, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Who is the team to beat this year? Mike-you EVER show up in spandex and I think my eyes will burn in fire. Ugh! But then again, spandex doesn't expand THAT much, does it? CanIjack-Kennard-looking forward to that beer-lets really do it this time!!
Feb. 12, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best infielders-in your opinion What did I do to incur your wrath, Full Monty?
Feb. 12, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: toc Bruce-are you 60 M+? I look forward to seeing you on the field this year. Too bad you are soooo far east!
Feb. 12, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best infielders-in your opinion Why not? Have some fun with it.
Feb. 12, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best Outfielder-in your opinion At the risk of getting jumped on, I think most people did enjoy the best of discussions. Here is one for best outfielder. Still a couple months before most of our northern guys get going on our season.

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