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Real name:
Raul Mancha
Location:
Albuquerque NM
Division:
Men's 50

Messages posted by FTP

April 2, 2025
FTP
Topic: Bats
Discussion: Senior Bats

JohnO28, I used the 26 OZ. 2023 Cell Block Wig Popper. Hit mostly line drives, exit velocity between 85-95mph. 6 ft. 245lbs. Bench 315lbs. Recommend different bat?
April 1, 2025
FTP
Topic: Bats
Discussion: Senior Bats

Saw a recommendation for Short Porch bats; they are HOT but IMO they break/crack faster than any other bat I've owned. I rarely break bats and have broken 2 over the past 2 seasons. Great POP but you'll be investing in another one soon.
Feb. 23, 2025
FTP
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: A wild suggestion for the 12 ft pitching height

LOL! It's Senior Softball! Leave it alone, we're gonna complain/suggest our way out of a good thing!
Jan. 31, 2025
FTP
Topic: Bats
Discussion: Good job SSUSA on bat policy

I just saw the news letter; thank you for the change in testing policy. I for one, have traded bats or bought bats from other players and was scared to use them. The new voluntary testing policy will get a lot of use. I am sure it will discover "unknown" illegal bats since many will now get it tested. Marking it as NOT USABLE and not suspending players for it will take more dangerous bats out of the league and take the paranoia out of voluntary testing. Again, great job! Apologizing to the reinstated players was a classy move. BRAVO!!! Play ball!
Jan. 31, 2025
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Drills for launch angle

Can anybody direct me to site/video that helps with has launch angle drills? I am trying to develop a swing to hit the occasional HR if situation warrants it. Have plenty of power, just can't get it into the air. Thanks in advance.
Jan. 14, 2025
FTP
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Clarification for pop-up caught by catcher rule

I read the minutes for this past rules committee meeting. I'm a little confused: when the ball is fouled backwards, does the ball have to go over the batter's head when caught by the catcher to be an out?
Jan. 12, 2025
FTP
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Doc Metcalf schedule 2025

Thanks for responding! He has never responded on his own message board; just frustrated. Thanks again for your time.
Jan. 12, 2025
FTP
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Doc Metcalf schedule 2025

Still no schedule for Don Metcalf 2025. New year, same old story. Realize this not an SSUSA sanctioned tournament but it is on your website. Tried director's site--- nothing as usual. Don't imagine it would be too difficult, not a lot of teams enter. ( Maybe this is partially why).
Jan. 1, 2025
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Illegal Bats

10 year suspension is enough, I think. No need to embarrass them, which is what I think your motivation is. Are you going to check all the rosters for every tournament you're playing in? Just my opinion, done with this.
Jan. 1, 2025
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Illegal Bats

Why would you want to know names? They are already suspended and won't be able to compete with or against you? I'm sure you'll know who they are if they come within a 100 miles of you (rumor mill). We're gonna "safety" our way out of the game we all love.
Dec. 20, 2024
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Thank You, Stephanie

Thank you Stephanie for all your hard work so us old foggies can can play ball. People behind the scenes is what makes this work, thank you again.
Oct. 23, 2024
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Winter Worlds bat testing.

Forgive me if you have already addressed this: will there be compression testing at this Winter Worlds. (2025 Season)? Also will we able to get a bat tested before the tournament starts, maybe while signing in before tournament starts? If it fails, sticker it and unable to use instead of possible suspension? Many ball players have traded or bought bats from other players; at our age 10 years is a life time suspension.
Dec. 24, 2023
FTP
Topic: Bats
Discussion: New rule on shaved bats

Ban player for life. Forfeit all games player was on roster for and.... 1 yr. ban on team from World Tournament.
Aug. 20, 2023
FTP
Topic: Teams looking for players
Discussion: Utah 55 team

I hav 3 experienced travel ball players ; 2 will be AAA rated and 1 Major. We will be figuring out what to do for next year after this coming world tournament in Las Vegas. I will stay in touch through this website.
Aug. 20, 2023
FTP
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Rocky Mountain update Saturday night

Any update on standings ?
Aug. 17, 2023
FTP
Topic: Teams looking for players
Discussion: Utah 55 team

Would this be a 55 AAA team? How many players are you looking for? # tournaments a year?
Aug. 17, 2023
FTP
Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: for Vegas tournament

Was able to get a room with 2 beds for 5 nights for $544. Check in Wed. Sept. 13, check out Monday the 18th. Sam's Town. Used code provided on SSUSA site.
May 15, 2023
FTP
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Potential interference

Just read bases were loaded. Hitter to first advances other runners. Now; bases loaded 2 outs.
May 15, 2023
FTP
Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Potential interference

Based on what you describe, I would think: Dead ball-Closest runner to home is out, everyone else go back to original base, batter/runner to first. Warning to runner interfering with throw. This type of situation is why some will plant the ball directly in their chest! Just saying.
Jan. 31, 2023
FTP
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Proton Sports Top Gun Tournament

I would think that since Proton Sports is "New" to SSUSA and was the sponsor for the tournament, that they would have a real interest in having scores/info. updated. We're dying out here trying to get info. Proton Sports could make a very good impression with the teams if they put out results; other wise there's nothing special about the tournaments they sponsor. Proton Sports, you have an opportunity to separate yourself from other sponsors! Just saying
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