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Details for Scott Harder

Real name:

Donald Harder

Location:

Murfreesboro TN

Division:

Men's 60

Messages posted by Scott Harder

Sept. 26, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Quick Scores The ISA world in Columbus used Quick Scores this year and it does enhance the game for all of us who have friends and care about what's happening in the tournament. Not sure what the resistance is for SSUSA to use it, it really does make it better and easier. Plus, everyone will stop complaining about it :)
Sept. 26, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Major Plus time limits DD that sure is interesting, thanks for sharing. But 17 years ago, I didn't know that Senior Softball was even a thing as I'm a spry 61 y.o. youngster now! Good thing those rules were rescinded! Does this mean because someone had some bad ideas 17 years ago, we can't change it now? I'm OK with how it's run today, I'm just hoping we can add more time to bracket games, if that requires a modestly higher fee for MP, it's not going to be an issue.
Sept. 22, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Major Plus time limits Hello SSUSA... Just finished our version of the Worlds in Vegas. It was a great tournament and very well run, thank you. I would like to put a bug in someone's ear about something that doesn't seem logical to me. I'll start by saying, I already know it's hard to get so many games scheduled at so many places, so I get the challenge. However, it doesn't seem logical to have a Major-Plus division which allows 7 runs per inning and 9 HR's but use the same time limit as all lower-level teams use when they get 5/inning and fewer HR's. Logic tells me that it takes longer to score 7 than is does 5. Almost all of the games in major plus this weekend only went 5 innings. When you're taking the best players in the highest levels and cutting the games short, it makes me think we haven't considered the unintended consequences of having a major plus division. Since there are so few Maj+ teams, Vegas is the only place we have a real tournament with more than four teams; this is our only chance to battle it out. So, when the games are only 5 innings, it seems like we aren't getting our money's worth. Please consider extending Major plus time limits even if it means adding an extra day to the schedule.
Sept. 2, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best place to play in Vegas? Thanks Dave, this is very helpful and interesting. I was hoping to get some players to share their thoughts as well. See you in a couple weeks!!!
Sept. 1, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best place to play in Vegas? A guy from the Midwest is curious to hear opinions about what fields are the best ones in Vegas. Does SSUSA have a "show field" where they put the youngest or highest-level teams? I've played on a few that were really nice, but others were sketchy or even worn out. What are some of your thoughts on this?
Aug. 5, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 60/55 Maj/MP outfielder looking to play Rocky Mountain Classic Thanks JD, the check is in the mail :)
Aug. 4, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 60/55 Maj/MP outfielder looking to play Rocky Mountain Classic I've retired and I'm available to travel and pay my own expenses, looking to play in the Rocky Mountain. If you need someone, I have a strong resume please reach out; text or call 615-439-5162. I live in TN for now.
July 28, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Illegal batter Bad calls are part of the game, best not to get wrapped around the axle on that because you get distracted from playing your best when you let the umpire beat you. They are human and generally try to do the best they can. When you start poking on them, they are likely to make it worse for you intentionally or subconsciously. I don't want to pile on, but I don't understand why we were playing shortened games all the way through the championship & IF game. They shortened the games because of the rain, which is understandable. However, once the time schedule was caught back up, they should revert back to normal games. 60 Major plus played shortened games to the end. We won, but some of us only got 2 ABs per game for no reason.
Feb. 17, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: 55 Major It's not smart to pick a fight with a Marine... just saying
Feb. 17, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Player injured in a rundown. I've always interpreted this play as live and if the player cannot get himself to the base safely, he would be ruled out. I do agree, once the ump calls dead ball, the play stops and the ump has to determine what happens next. Along this line... last year I was in a run-down formally known as a pickle or hot box; the fielder threw the ball relatively hard right at my crotch, I instinctively swung my hand down to save myself if you know what I mean. My hand hit the ball just in time and it went into right field; I walked safely to second base. The umpire called me out because he thought I swatted the ball away on purpose, which I did because the alternative seemed worse. I didn't argue, just laughed it off. I'm always grateful that we have people who come out to umpire which allows us to play, and we should not complain and just thank them for participating.
Feb. 13, 2025 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Major and major plus players playing down. How many Isn't 65 major plus considered the same level as 60 major? If so, that would only be dropping 1 class.
Dec. 11, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Website comments Discussion: Bat Warmers DBLB, it seems to me that it would be too hard to police; the cost/benefit equation wouldn't be positive. You would need to test it immediately after it was taken out of the warmer and before it's used.
Dec. 11, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Website comments Discussion: Bat Warmers Dave, if you want something to support this rule, I have hard evidence. Last year I bought one of the official bat testers used by SSUSA to make sure I was not unknowingly using an illegal bat as well as my own curiosity and boredom. I did learn a few things as a result. My experience-based real-world testing proved that a bat that can pass the 140lbs threshold at normal temperatures, will lose compression as it is heated up, even to the point of failing the test. As it cooled off, it went back to passing the test. This is why we need to follow the rules. If you are worried about breaking your good bat when it's cold, I recommend getting a cheaper cold weather bat very much as you would for taking BP. You will find that when it's cooler outside, they all perform well because the balls perform better without the effects of humidity. This string has grown so long it's hard to follow everyone's opinions.
Oct. 24, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: One Pitch Softball AJC I respectfully disagree with the "coach pitch" version. A lifetime ago, I was in the Marine Corps, and we played nothing but 1-pitch. The pitcher was on the opposing team. It was a walk, a hit, or an out. It does move the game faster but as with everything there are trade-offs. More recently, we have to go to 1-pitch due to weather conditions. It seems to solve the scheduling challenges but again there are trade-offs. It puts a lot of undo pressure on the umpires, pitchers, and batters. Also, it tends to get more pitchers injured due to panic swings and no foul balls. I personally do not like it, and I don't think I would travel across the country to play if I had alternatives.
Sept. 18, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 50+ Outfielder looking to play in Vegas Worlds 9/26-9/29 UPDATE: I will be playing in Vegas so I'm no longer available. Thank you for your interest
Sept. 17, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Rule interpretation; just for fun!! We had an interesting call this weekend and I'm sure they got it wrong but for all you rule junkies I thought you would find this interesting: Bases Loaded, No Outs, inning ending 5th Run on 3rd base. Batter hits a ground ball to first baseman, who catches the ball, hesitates for a second (trying to tag the runner on 1st), then decides to step on the bag and throw home. The batter who is running to first is in the runner's lane and gets hit by the thrown ball. The other team contested that the runner has to get out of the way, even though he stayed in the clearly marked lane, and the runner coming home should be called out. The umpire agreed and called it a double play. For the record, I would never complain because the batter made a bigger mistake than the umpire and he never should have put the umps in the position to get involved. ATT Presents: "You make the call" Is he out or did they miss that one?
Sept. 12, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 50+ Outfielder looking to play in Vegas Worlds 9/26-9/29 If you find your team needs a good outfielder who can run and also play infield, I would love to play in the Vegas world tournament. I'm from TN and in my humble opinion, would be a solid pick up for any team. Call or text me 615-439-5162 and I can share my credentials.
July 16, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: 60 Major Team from Ohio Inquiring for shortstop ISA Wolrds Columbus Indiana Sad to see your team backed out of the Columbus IN tournament. Hope your SS gets back soon.
July 7, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: ISA Worlds It's at the bottom, scroll all the way down to the last page. It shows 13 teams
July 7, 2024 Scott Harder	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Player looking for team Hey Randy, can you share where you live and what positions you play? It matters because of the rules are slightly different in Sr. Softball and vary by association. You may be surprised to experience senior ball that is as or more competitive as young men version of today.

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