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| Aug. 31, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: San Antonio Senior Softball League Banquet Our League will be holding our annual banquet on Jan. 9th at Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, TX. If any Vendors (sporting goods, medical, or other) would like to setup and demo their product, Email me for Details: gkirk49ers@sbcglobal.net Capt Kirk |
| Aug. 28, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Corky Corky, just checking to see how you are doing. Our players always looked forward to seeing you and your truck at major tournaments. We played a tournament in San Marcos, TX last week, I thought about stopping by and see if you could straighten out my swing (not likely). Capt Kirk Texas Rattlers |
| Aug. 17, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: again texas no game times...san marcos,tx Bob, just got the email from Keith, here is the 65/70 seed game schedule and bracket game schedule for 8-20, Thursday. LABOR DAY CLASSIC Teams: THURSDAY AUGUST 20 #I TEXAS RATTLERS #2 ELPASO 9II #3 SAN ANTONIO LEGENDS #4 SILVER STREAKS #5 TEXAS LONE STARS #6 UNDERDOGS TEXAS LEGENDS Time: Fld 1 Fld 4 9:00 1 V 2 6 V 5 10:30 3 V 4 6 V 1 l2:00 2 V 3 4 V 5 1:30 G 1 65/70 G2 65/70 3:00 G3 65/70 G4 65/70 |
| Aug. 5, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: international tie breaker-runner Some interesting stats on pitch count (from MLB over a (4) yr period): Absent similar FP softball data, MLB averages by pitch count for 4 recent years as borrowed from the following theoleballgame.com website (link http://www.theoleballgame.com/battin...-analysis.html ) I can't verify the validity of the data because I don't know the source but it appears consistent w/ average splits i've seen previously (I used the referenced site because I could easily copy and paste the data from it for view here) Count 2000 2007 2008 2009 First Pitch .336 .344 .337 .338 1-0 .343 .341 .339 .340 2-0 .360 .350 .355 .368 3-0 xxxx .396 .370 .395 0-1 .324 .324 .339 .317 1-1 .325 .327 .329 .332 2-1 .340 .339 .339 .339 3-1 .344 .368 .350 .352 0-2 .160 .164 .160 .156 1-2 .178 .170 .179 .171 2-2 .195 .191 .194 .189 Full .234 .230 .227 .233 I have always believed that 3-2 is a pitchers count. The statistics above indicate that the pitcher's advantage is only greater in 3 other counts (i.e., all other 2 strike counts). Are your opinions and your recommended approach to DD/players, whether pitcher or hitter, consistent with the data? Other thoughts or revelations? Although I'd expect FP data to reflect higher averages than MLB, I don't expect major differences in the relative averages by count. FP data would be welcomed if anybody knows a source. |
| Aug. 5, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Religious ceremonies at tournaments The separation of church sb the norm. I see MLB players looking skyward after hitting a home run, it could have been divine intervention, who knows. Capt Kirk |
| Aug. 2, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: international tie breaker-runner At the Heart of Texas Qualifier in Georgetown this rule was violated. The tie breaking runner did not advance to 3rd before he was replaced by another runner. The umpire did not know the rules, the opposing manager questioned the umpire, but they umpire allowed another runner replace the tie breaking runner at 2nd base. 5.4(2) • INTERNATIONAL TIE-BREAKER RULE Teams start each half-inning with a runner on second base. The runner is the last batter of the previous inning whose turn at bat had been completed, assuming a position on second base. No substitute or courtesy runner may replace him until he has reached third base. If the last batter of the previous inning cannot continue to play because of injury, illness, etc., he will be declared out and the next previous batter will be the tie-breaker runner. Capt Kirk |
| Aug. 2, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Forfeit I have a question, if a team, after winning the elimination bracket, forfeits to the other team that is in the championship bracket, does the team that forfeits finish 2nd? Capt Kirk |
| July 27, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Heart of Texas The Tournament Director called me last night and our start time is at 9 on Thursday. Capt Kirk Texas Rattlers |
| July 26, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: VEGAS FIELDS Correction: We will be playing all our games at Shadow Rock, since the Clark County Economy is booming, why doesn't the county invest some money to upgrade the fields at Shadow Rock? Simple upgrades, level the fields, water the fields, drag the fields, we are not asking for a field of dreams complex, but fields that are worthy of the $700/entry fee. Thanks Capt Kirk Texas Rattlers Note: Clark County Overview With a population of more than 1.7 million, Clark County is home to the fastest growing city in the nation (Las Vegas). As the county continues to grow, opportunity and resources follow in step. Quality education beginning with the local school districts and enhanced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas help produce and improve the workforce that supports growing industries in the area. From education to technology, growth is prevalent in the county and technological growth is supported by a new fiber-based telecommunications infrastructure. Strong transit and transportations assist the local and regional economies while providing easy access to the 11 Western states and nearly 53 million people. Additionally, Clark County offers an exciting quality of life with countless entertainment outlets, cultural activities, and recreation including golf and outdoor opportunities with nearby Lake Mead, Red Rock and Mt. Charleston just to name a few. |
| July 26, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: VEGAS FIELDS We will be playing all our games at Shadow Rock, since the Las Vegas Economy is booming, why doesn't the city invest some money to upgrade the fields at Shadow Rock? Simple upgrades, level the fields, water the fields, drag the fields, we are not asking for a field of dreams complex, but fields that are worthy of the $700/entry fee. Thanks Capt Kirk Texas Rattlers |
| July 15, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: VEGAS FIELDS Since we had 60 plus team in 50+ age bracket (AAA) playing in Las Vegas World Championship in 2014, is it time to review the mix in the 50+ division: 50+ Major Plus- 15 teams, 50+ Major-31 teams, 50+ AAA- 62 teams, & 50+ AA- 8 teams. Note: Is there a AAA+ rating on the horizon for the 50's? |
| July 7, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: texas state championships My recommendation would be to relocate the Texas State Championship to Austin, TX., There is (11) field complex at Krieg, with (9) of the fields that are 300 ft. Lots of things to do in Austin. Austin has great airport to fly into, with all the major airlines serving it. Krieg Softball Complex Website: http://austin.playnakid.com/location/2999 Capt Kirk |
| June 18, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: ARC OF THE PITCHED BALL Yes, assuming the hitter does not swing at an illegal pitch. Also, in tournament and league play, umpires seem to call more illegal pitch when the ball exceeds the maximum arc of 12', than the minimum arc of 6'. Capt Kirk |
| May 18, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Heart of Texas Qualifier Any info on seed game start times for the Heart of Texas Qualifier in Georgetown? Tournament is scheduled to start on 5-21, if the rain gods allow us to play. Capt Kirk |
| April 8, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: TIDEWATER VA TOC QUALIFIER Northern Virginia Force 65's: Will Charlie Bowers be there swinging for the fences? We hope to see you in Vegas. Capt Kirk |
| March 18, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Required Face Masks What is the best slow pitch softball pitcher protection mask/helmet? Some of the infielder's mask don't seem to have adequate protection for a pitcher. Our pitcher has purchased a pitcher's helmet that is designed specifically to protect the pitcher. Capt Kirk |
| March 18, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Required Face Masks Correction: IS: Our league does not require a pitcher to wear a mask. We have some heavy hitters, that can really rip the ball. Can a softball exceed 100 mph when traveling from the batter's box to the pitcher's rubber (50 ft)? Capt Kirk SB: Our league does not require a pitcher to wear a mask. We have some heavy hitters, that can really rip the ball. Can a softball exceed 100 mph when traveling from the batter's box to the pitching rubber (50 ft)? Capt Kirk |
| March 15, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Required Face Masks Our league does not require a pitcher to wear a mask. We have some heavy hitters, that can really rip the ball. Can a softball exceed 100 mph when traveling from the batter's box to the pitcher's rubber (50 ft)? Capt Kirk |
| March 10, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Proposed changes in our local league We had (4) teams in the 60's/65's league tournament bracket play double headers on Saturday. The results were: 1) one (1) team was 2-0 2) two (2) teams were 1-1 3) one (1) team was 0-2. 4) one (1) team did not play. All of the games were competitive. Capt Kirk |
| March 6, 2015 Capt Kirk | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Proposed changes in our local league Our league (SASSL) has no draft, the league has created a tournament team bracket to balance the league. We have (5) teams in the tournament bracket, and we have (7) teams in the rec bracket. We have a team rating committee and we do have an equalizer rule in place. This is our first year using this format. This will affect the 60s'+ teams only. Without a draft in place, the league has attempted to create a level playing field. Capt Kirk |
