I can't say that I am totally shocked that Chapman won I guess I just lost a little faith which when it comes to the big games I should know better by now I watched them play once this year against Cal State San Marcos and wasn't really that sure they would make it to the regionals but here they are again and guess what "GOING TO WISCONSIN" Ralph what are there chances in Appleton this year against the rest of the league you always seem to have the pulse on the teams that are in D3?  I haven't followed this year and now it's May and I have May fever again. Go Panthers

Quote from: Ralph Turner on May 21, 2011, 04:03:38 PM
Congratulations, Chapman!

Ralph how's things going, it never ceases to amaze me on how Chpaman can find the way to win the big one. Wayde starts today with Evansville Otters. Still in the Frontier league but I feel this is his year.
Are you going to Wisconsin this year?

Hey Ralph you out there? Another great year in the D111 ranks, it looks like the west has a new champion and how the mighty has fallen. Hail Ceasar I always liked Borsius as a player and IMHO quite a gentleman also.Last year up at Linfield I had a chance to talk to him a little bit and he represented Linfield well and had nothing but good to say about the Chapman team and coaches.
Anyway just thought I would ring in and say howdy from So. Cal sorry i wasn't on the boards that much this year but work really to it's toll and to be honest just wanted to step away for a little while but as a graduate from the 09 class I really am going to miss the Wooden Nickle and hopefully Linfield can take the banner and represent the west with talent pride and a walnut and bronze trophy that eluded us for the last 4 years. Wayde is in Michigan playing Independent and who knows hopefully will get his day in the sun ( keeping our fingers crossed ) take care and talk to you later

Quote from: CrashDavisD3 on February 10, 2010, 07:39:50 AM
Former Chapman Pitcher RHP Wayde Kitchens 3 time All American was signed by
Oakland County Cruisers of the Frontier League. The Cruisers are located in
Waterford, MI.

http://www.frontierleague.com/transactions.php

http://www.cruisersbaseball.com/t-our_team.aspx

I know he will give everything he has to where ever he pitches I will have a lot of fun just watching his career.   

Quote from: BigPoppa on May 04, 2009, 08:57:11 AM

Quote from: chakote on May 04, 2009, 04:31:54 AM


BID POPPA!!!!

If you are reading this post then  I wanted to congradulate Carthage on the win today against Elmhurst 10-5 If I am not mistaken that was your school wasn't it? (Carthage) I mean.
CCIW congrats... now don't tell me that they are going to end up in the pool b bidding war also    jk

Thanks, Chakote! I am pleasantly surprised at Carthage's success this year seeing how they had few returners from last year. I thought they would be "rebuilding" this year and struggle a bit in the CCIW. For once, I am happy to be wrong.

Hey Big Poppa send me a post so's I's know's your alive

Quote from: BigPoppa on June 15, 2009, 09:58:37 AM
Chakote- Any word on Kitchens yet? I assume he will sign with somebody soon, even if he not fully ready to go yet. Too good of a talent to not play somewhere.

no not yet we are still waiting and playing the waiting game, Dr. Yokem is saying strain and PT should fix it. so it is very disheartining playing the waiting game. Any suggestions?

Quote from: infielddad on June 12, 2009, 12:20:51 PM

Quote from: wartburgalum on June 12, 2009, 10:07:46 AM
I am not trying to come across as bitter or anything like that.  I just cant stand how much BS plays into the draft game.  I suppose this is why I would never hack it as a scout.  Call me crazy but I think the notion of "because you have a big frame which could lead to some potential I am going to take a chance" does not make much sense.  I would rather use that late pick on a kid who has had to work hard and is a winner, especially when the talent level is there.

One thing  you quickly learn if your son plays Milb is that it is all business.  For the Teams and those that head their minor league system, they really don't care much about the past.  What they care about is what can you produce in the future or what  they project you might produce in the future.
A big frame and potential is part of what MLB scouting and drafting is all about.
A player can be a very hard worker, and a winner, and have produced big numbers at the DIII level, but if he does not project at the next level, it is very hard for him to get drafted.

well said infieldad

Quote from: TexasBB on May 17, 2009, 08:51:12 PM
Just one correction UTT finished 39-12 on the season just one short of 40.

Although they did not reach their ultimate goal it was a successful season and one they can be proud of. This team had heart and could have folded a number of times but did not. I heard from a reliable source inside that the team was dinged up and that a number of the key pitchers had sore arms entering the regional. The ASC tournament was grueling and took somthing out of them. They had to win 6 games since they came up through the loosers bracket. Even with a week of rest they were not 100%. Sometimes conference tournaments end up elliminating the champion as well as those that didn't win it. UTT played 51 games this year and to have won the regional they needed to win 3 or 4 more. They did not hit in this tournament like they did during the regular season. I think part of that is because they were playing in all of the games from behind. That puts preasure on the hitters who then press and are not relaxed. A hitter must be relaxed, he cannot be tense at the plate. If you are always behind and feel preasure to produce it is hard to relax. Just one possible explanation for the lack of hitting.

After watching them in the regionals I was very impressed with the coaching all the way down to the fans in the bleachers, very well mannered and the can walk away with there heads held high. first class program all the down the line.  there were other teams in the regionals that were less well mannered and I will not mention some of the 3rd class kids that acted like a bunch of little leaguers that were not taught any concept of how to let alone play the game but sore losers from the kids down to the fans. Bush league IMHO

Texas UTT first class all the way and they should be proud of there accomplisments it isn't easy making it to the regionals and I have a strong feeling that this won't be there last western regional appearance.

Chapman #1 in the west once again, I am sorry for bragging but this is 4 years and 4 years of great baseball, they fought hard all year and didn't give up I am proud of you Panthers thanks for the memories

Quote from: chakote on May 17, 2009, 09:15:33 PM
THERE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPMAN WINS GOING TO APPLETON

THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE IS WHAT COUNTS
Without there #1 it was a team effort and what a great  ride I am going to miss you!!!

THERE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPMAN WINS GOING TO APPLETON

Quote from: Ralph Turner on May 10, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
I think that the Linfield Regional is, in no particular order:

P-P, UTTyler, Cal Lu, GFU, Chapman and PLU.

This is reminisent of the 07 western regional with GFU, P-P, PLU, Chapman, UTT and Austin College instead of Cal LU.

I don't think that at this point in the season Chapman would mind ( except for the fans) where they play.

BID POPPA!!!!

If you are reading this post then  I wanted to congradulate Carthage on the win today against Elmhurst 10-5 If I am not mistaken that was your school wasn't it? (Carthage) I mean.
CCIW congrats... now don't tell me that they are going to end up in the pool b bidding war also    jk

Ralph or Jim D or one of the other guru's here on the wild world of pool "b" rankings for the west, I looked for a little while and couldn't find this question being asked regarding Chapman and where there field of play would be for regionals if indeed they do get the pool b bid?

If I am not mistaken Linfield was shipped out to Indy, Cleveland last year. And I am not quite sure if that was even a pool b So don't mind my confusion it is hereditary but not contagious, and yes they do make medication for this condition

The team is at question here not the place right? Or is it conditioned on where the team is coming from and of course the cost.

Dallas played a good game today and there lefty was for the most part pitching a decent game Chapman was able to get some timely hits with runners in scoring position and the dreaded 2 out rally. Dallas was a very much improved team from last year against us for 2 out of the 3 games. I believe that the jet lag and not playing on your own court made a difference in the first game. Chapman being at home and not having to travel even into there own area gave them  huge home field advantage for the first game.

I do know that this isn't the National topics page for where this next statemant is coming from but I wanted to take this moment to offer a minute of silence for A.G. and the lose that his family will suffer for the rest of there lifes. For a dad-father to be taken away from you that way has to be very tough on the kid - family.  and if I read it right he was the one up to bat when the line drive struck his father and killed him,( please Rallph correct me if I am wrong but that is the way I understood the comments on the National Topic. We have prayed for the family, both my wife and myself and put them on prayer card that we have available at our church.)

LA Mike!!!

Cal Lu has broken the 30 win mark first time sense 2002 congrats and P-P hopefully they represent the SCIAC Well and go to Linfield and kick some butt. It's each So. Cal team for themselves if CU gets a pool b bid; (jk)

No really; Congratst to P-P in having a great season, it is not easy to maintain such an awesome w-l record throughout the whole season especially in such a competitive division. Let Hedman know that up in Ore. the mosquoites are so big and they are large enough to carry off one of his HR balls in mid flight before it goes over the fence especially if it is a game played at dusk.