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| July 13, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama 8 teams in; 4 65; 4 70/75. Still room for others. Thanks and God bless. |
| July 1, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Just Curious Looking over the list of 70+ teams in the 2022 Huntsman Games I noticed a team called "Purple Gang". Just wondering how/why you picked that name. My reason for asking is that "Top" called us in Vietnam, 1970, C Troop, 2/1 Cav. Sure hope someone reads this and responds! |
| June 30, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama Saturday, July 30, at George Ward Park (AKA: Green Springs) in Birmingham, Alabama. For: 60,65,70, and 75 teams. 3 GG; 4 team RR; 5 Hr's then walks; you supply own senior authorized softballs; 1/1 count with extra foul. $185 entry fee includes umpire fee. Info: Steve 205-647-2881 5 fields available; can take 20 teams. please call me; no messages here. Thanks and God bless. |
| April 21, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: looking for a eam to join in the altanta area Tony, have you found a team? If not, call Steve, 205-647-2881 |
| March 6, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Probably a silly question, but asked anyway. My original question: "Is there a greater importance placed on a pitcher at any one level or another?" has been wonderfully addressed by Omar and Scott. Scott's insight especially made all of us think I believe. Thanks to all. |
| Feb. 28, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Probably a silly question, but asked anyway. Great comments on pitching Scott and Punch; would love to hear others as well especially those from Major+ since I have no experience at that level. And of course, Dave, you are right, concise, and thorough. I believe a part of where I am coming from is that other aspects of the game decline more and quicker than hitting (like fielding, running, etc) with the result that some players are overlooked at the higher levels where they once excelled. They drop down but are limited by lower allowances of Hr's. This might just be a problem in the South because of far too much fried chicken!! For the record, this is not at all about me. I have not hit a homerun in 30 years! |
| Feb. 27, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Probably a silly question, but asked anyway. I have another silly question. Please forgive me. With the very good quality of softballs and the extraordinary quality of senior bats, why are there so few homeruns allowed in AA/AAA? One homerun in AA or 0 allowed and yet AA is allowed 3 AAA players and AAA is allowed 3 Major players. At each level those 3 allowed players are usually the better, more capable hitters and homeruns are punished after the limit is reached. In light of the quality of bats especially, I would allow 2-3 homeruns for AA then 2-3 walks instead of instant punishment for those capable of hitting the long ball. For AAA, it could be 4-5, etc. Silly, I am sure for a bunch of reasons, but I really just hate to see those guys with pop taken out of the game to some degree. Thanks and God bless! |
| Feb. 27, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Probably a silly question, but asked anyway. It would help when I ask a silly question if I completed sentences! Is there a greater burden or importance placed on a pitcher in any one level or the other? |
| Feb. 27, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Probably a silly question, but asked anyway. I have pitched in senior leagues and tourneys for over 20 years. I am most familiar with AA/AAA and occasionally Major teams/tourneys. I have absolutely no experience with Major+, even watching an entire game. So, With a base philosophy that pitching is primarily about the ability to throw a lot of strikes and allow minimal walks (I know there is more than that) my question to all levels is about the impact or importance of pitching in all levels. My attitude is that pitching is no more effective as the defense and vice versa, the defense is no more effective than pitching. The essence of my question then is: Is there a greater burden or importance placed on a pitcher in! Certainly want to hear from those who are much smarter than me!! |
| Feb. 9, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama Two weeks left until tourney on Saturday, Feb. 26. Spots still open for teams in 60's, 65's, 70's, 75's. Have 12 at present. Please call my home number only: Steve 205-647-2881. Thanks and God bless. |
| Feb. 9, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: New 65 AA team needs 3 players yes; unfortunately he passed away before completion, so just trying to help Randy find a couple more players before the season starts. |
| Feb. 6, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: Product review Discussion: Miken Pro Series Glove I purchased my Miken glove last year through Kelly's ultimate sports. love it. |
| Feb. 6, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: New 65 AA team needs 3 players Still in need of 2 players. |
| Feb. 1, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Team Jersey Hughes Printing in Pinson, Alabama has been helping me with shirts/hats for a number of years. They do quality work and have reasonable prices. |
| Jan. 26, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama Rook, couldn't you talk Gary into bringing the Firm down?!! Half of my team lives in Louisiana so I may need someone. I need to check with the rest of my team first though. |
| Jan. 25, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama Southern Elite added. |
| Jan. 22, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: War Stories until the season starts. Anyone? For me, one of the best aromas in all the world is freshly ground coffee. Just as special is popcorn, especially at the movie theatre. Which reminds me of May, 1970, Vietnam. There were 30 of us in Firebase Trooper, home to C troop, 2/1 Cav. Mail delivery had been interrupted for over a month but finally a number of my family and friends' care packages arrived. I had over 100 Jiffy Pop popcorns! I passed them out to everyone in the firebase and all evening you could hear the bags popping. The aromas spread out over the firebase and I began to fear that the enemy would smell it as well. Thankfully nothing eventful happened and for just a little while popcorn made me just a bit less homesick. |
| Jan. 20, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama That's By Grace. |
| Jan. 20, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Southpaw's One- day Practice Tourney/Alabama Added: Columbus, Southern States, By Grac, R&D, lumberkings. |
| Jan. 17, 2022 AKA: Southpaw | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: New 65 AA team needs 3 players Southern States, Alabama based, in need of 3 players. Info: Randy, 256-689-1662. We will be playing in Southpaw's practice tourney in Bham; participate with us and see if we are a fit. |
