My random thoughts on PGF Nationals

[#10's Dad]

When they do, be sure to remind 29Dad it could have been him if their pitcher would have stayed home

I'm lost? I know there pitcher is from MN, but did she used to pitch for 29Dad team?

 

[JAD]

The thing I noticed was there were a lot less run rule wins in PGF than ASA. I think that speaks volumes to the quality of the teams that are at PGF.

Teams seem much more evenly matched at PGF. 16U ASA Nationals had 185 teams and there were a bunch that made one wonder "how did this team qualify?"

 

[JAD]

I'm lost? I know there pitcher is from MN, but did she used to pitch for 29Dad team?

Yes, and I think they have a catcher from MN too.

 

[#10's Dad]

Ok. Thanks.

 

[MNDad]

Yes, and I think they have a catcher from MN too.

Correct, both were on 29Dad's team. GA Force Pealor and EC Bullets Schnute each had a MN kid too. All four were former Renegades. (different teams though)

 

[#10's Dad]

JAD yall played ASA and PGF was the competition at PGF that much better? I would think it is but just curious as to what you thought. We finished 4-2 tied for 17th with you guys. I hated to miss it this year but #10 had a really good week so I'm happy for her.

 

[#10's Dad]

Correct, both were on 29Dad's team. GA Force Pealor and EC Bullets Schnute each had a MN kid too. All four were former Renegades. (different teams though)

That's definitely dedicated to travel ball if your that far away from home. Sounds like 29Dad could have used those girls to win the whole thing.

 

[JAD]

JAD yall played ASA and PGF was the competition at PGF that much better? I would think it is but just curious as to what you thought. We finished 4-2 tied for 17th with you guys. I hated to miss it this year but #10 had a really good week so I'm happy for her.

The competition was much better at PGF. The top 10 at ASA could play with some of the PGF teams.

 

[KCPRK]

Teams seem much more evenly matched at PGF. 16U ASA Nationals had 185 teams and there were a bunch that made one wonder "how did this team qualify?"

Because local commissioners can hand out "at large berths" which usually goes to whoever can afford to travel and represent their town. No tourney win needed.

 

[MNDad]

Because local commissioners can hand out "at large berths" which usually goes to whoever can afford to travel and represent their town. No tourney win needed.

PGF does the same thing, although not to the extreme of ASA.