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Baseball or Softball-Thinking About Being a Switch Hitter?

More Sports February 9, 2015 0

Switch Hitter Questions Becoming a switch hitter is a difficult decision that some baseball and softball players will have to make. Before you make the decision to become a switch hitter, you need to be able to answer some questions about yourself. If you’re a natural right handed batter,... Read more

Winter Baseball Coaches Clinic

More Sports January 5, 2015 0

Coaches Classic Clinic: Baseball Coaches get to have all the fun! And for $40, this one’s a steal! This Holiday Clinic is specifically for coaches and parents of high school, travel ball and Babe Ruth/Pony League teams. You’ll learn coaching techniques from an outstanding team of former professional players... Read more

Purple Powerhouse

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

If there was a flashpoint to the 2011 Amador Valley softball season that concluded with the program’s first North Coast Section title, it came in the Livermore Stampede tournament in early April. The Dons were 9-0 after beating Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills in their tournament opener, and then a... Read more

The Intimidator

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RiverCats giving NorCal high schools a taste of The Show

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

By JIM McCUE | SportStars By high school, some ballplayers have accepted the fact their Major League dreams from childhood will never become reality. But, given the chance, each and every high school player would relish the opportunity to experience the neatly-manicured grass, monstrous video board, booming public... Read more

Back on the Prowl

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SCOUT IT OUT LOUD: Best athletes often land at shortstop

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

By BLAINE CLEMMENS One of the most important positions on the field is shortstop. And from a scouting perspective, the position takes on added significance. It is common for a high school team’s best overall athlete to be the shortstop. That doesn’t always mean he is the best... Read more

Can Little League Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Your Pitch?

High School Baseball/Softball LEVELUP INSIDERS More Sports February 13, 2012 0

How Pitcher’s Shoulder and Elbow Hurt Arm/Shoulder Care | Dr. Mo Mortazavi Baseball throwing injuries in young athletes are one of the most common pediatric overuse injuries. Consequently, 30 to 50 percent of all youth baseball players suffering from this in their career. The incidence continues to rise... Read more

SCOUT IT: Looking at the best Bay Area backstops

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

SCOUT IT OUT LOUD Northern California is one of the most plentiful regions for producing professional baseball players. Take a look at the big league rosters and you will find all-star caliber players such as Dustin Pedroia (Woodland), Jimmy Rollins (Alameda), and CC Sabathia (Vallejo) and of course many... Read more

Gauchos baseball searches for balance

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NorCal Softball Preview 2012

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

SOFTBALL PRESEASON TOP 20 NorCal rankings only. Records are from 2011 1. Archbishop Mitty-San Jose (28-3) Power, speed and pitching are all present for a Monarchs team which began the year as the state’s No. 1 team. 2. Sheldon-Sacramento (27-6) Huskies lose power-bat Danielle Henderson, but... Read more

NorCal Baseball Preview 2012

More Sports February 13, 2012 0

BASEBALL PRESEASON TOP 20 NorCal rankings only. Records are from 2011 1. Jesuit-Carmichael (25-6) If your ace is committed to Stanford and your SS to Oregon State, good things are happening. 2. St. Mary’s-Stockton (22-9) Switch-hitting star Gio Brusa leads the way for a Rams squad... Read more