Monday, July 09, 2007

JUST PLAY: WIFFLEBALL, HAPPY 54TH B-DAY



Happy 54th Birthday Wiffleball. One of the greatest childhood games.

http://sportsreviewmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1208



The Field and the Rules haven't changed much. You learn how to hit a variety of pitches without the threat of Little League elbow. And you learn how to hit a variety of breaking pitches and off-speed pitches just by sheer repetition.



It seems as if maybe the game is growing outside of the backyard and the playground as well. Maybe someday, we can see a National Wiffleball Tournament, perhaps on ESPN8, The Ocho? Or maybe they can just replace all the poker they've been showing. Or maybe instead of the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest.

It seems as if Indiana is the current cradle of Wiffleball, judging by the rankings:

http://www.whiffleball.org/

Super 20 Whiffleball Teams on the Planet Earth

The World Whiffleball Commission's computer rankings of the Super 20 Whiffleball

Teams on the Planet Earth as of August 1, 2006.

1. Club Ripped; Munster, Indiana
2. Blue Ribbon Builders; South Bend, Indiana
3. Funky Plastic Offspring; Bloomington, Indiana
4. Cult West; South Bend, Indiana
5. Looney Wifflers; New Carlisle, Indiana
6. LoweRiders; Addison, Illinois
7. MILF Hunters; Mishawaka, Indiana
8. Warning Track Power; Mishawaka, Indiana
9. Wildcat Baseball; South Bend, Indiana
10. Network Design; Mishawaka, Indiana
11. Colt 45's, London, Ohio
12. Screamin' Seaman, Byron Center, Michigan
13. Balco Boys, Mishawaka, Indiana
14. South Side Crows, South Bend, Indiana
15. Swingers; St. Joseph, Michigan
16. Lombard Lightning, Lombard, Illinois
17. J.A.W.G.; Grand Rapids, Michigan
18. Monon Yankers, Olathe Kansas
19. Hayes’ Heroes; Mishawaka, Indiana
20. The Sure Things, South Bend, Indiana

Honorable Mention:
Red-Headed Stepchild, Mishawaka, Indiana, 10th Street Crime Family; Bloomington, Indiana, The Alpha Team; St. Louis, Missouri, The Crooks; South Bend, Indiana, Middlebury MudHens; Osceola, Indiana, Deuce’s Wild; Munster, Indiana, Cornbread Reds; Lawrenceville, Georgia

AWESOME GAME.

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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.