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Camden Righi and Jackson Marshall also will part of the Futures League All Star game next week.
The Norwich Sea Unicorns of the Futures League has added a transfer to UConn to its roster. OF Chase Taylor, a JUCO transfer from Los Mendanos College out in California..
The Norwich Sea Unicorns of the Futures League now has Hector Alejandro listed on its online roster. Of course, Alejandro was with Norwich last summer as well. Alejandro's school is still listed as UConn at this point.
Okay, that’s a bit harsh. I hope the trend shifts toward more command though.I’m not sure how wood bat leagues help college pitchers compete when they get back to school. UConn kids look like Skubal stats-wise, then can’t throw a strike when it counts.
some kids can't handle having every outing (even in the fall) mean something. Watched a lot of guys last year look in the dugout after a walk, hit batter or a rocket off the bat. Pitching scared makes it hard to succeed. Some guys have that compete gene and some don't.Okay, that’s a bit harsh. I hope the trend shifts toward more command though.
I think this is the downside of travel ball. Too many meaningless games versus representing your high school or Legion ball representing your town or state. Having actual standings and winning titles versus rivals is real pressure. You find out what kids are all about winning, not only about their individual development. Like a pitcher knowing his spin rate and not knowing how many games he won last season.some kids can't handle having every outing (even in the fall) mean something. Watched a lot of guys last year look in the dugout after a walk, hit batter or a rocket off the bat. Pitching scared makes it hard to succeed. Some guys have that compete gene and some don't.