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High school baseball: 5 to watch

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Teams: Baker County: The Wildcats have arguably the area's deepest pitching staff. New coach Fred Matricardi can throw out Josh Griffis, Dylan Jones or Chris Waddell and like his chances. Baker County also has a promising newcomer in sophomore Hunter Hanks, who will likely bat in the leadoff spot.

How much do you bench? Upper Body Training for the Youth Athlete

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Before deciding on what exercises to prescribe, you must first understand Power. In physics, Power is equal to work divided by time (P=w/t). This isn�t a physics class so don�t worry about the equation!

Dramatic increase in

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

TAMPA - Will Darnall Jr. is a 13-year-old pitcher who has played baseball since he was 3-years-old. "I just fell in love with the game,� said Darnall.

Ruling goes way of Alonso's Fernandez

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

GAINESVILLE - Jose Fernandez could have just accepted the Florida High School Athletic Association's ruling on his eligibility and skipped his senior baseball season at Alonso

Alonso's Fernandez ruled ineligible

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Alonso right-handed pitcher Jose Fernandez, one of the bay area's top high school baseball players, has been ruled ineligible for his senior season, Alonso coach Landy Faedo confirmed Tuesday evening.

Pro Tips: How to Maintain Your �A-Swing� Part 1

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

As a player, we are always in search of the "Secret of Hitting." That holy grail of baseball that seems to allude us all. The guys on TV seem to have it. The Sports Center highlights always show the big hits, home runs and "A-Swings." The truth is, there is no secret to hitting. Trust me, if there were, I would have found it by now.

Dirtbags, Chet Lemon�s Juice Share Title

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

JUPITER, Fla. � Perfect Game's 2010 World Wood Bat World Championship and the 2002 Major League Baseball all-star game both came down to pitching. . . or a lack thereof. Chet Lemon's Juice and the Dirtbags opted to become 2010 WWBA Co-Champions after a 3-3 tie through eight innings left both teams thin on pitching after a long weekend of games.

Lemon Keeps Them Laughing -- And Winning

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

JUPITER, Fla. -- Chet Lemon appeared to be having a serious conversation with his team at the WWBA World Championship Saturday morning, but the grins and smiles on his players' faces quickly gave him away.

Top Talent Heads To Jupiter

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

JUPITER, Fla. � Perfect Game's annual World Wood Bat Association World Championship takes place in Jupiter, Fla. Oct. 21-25. This has become an annual scouting convention, of sorts, as a majority of the top high school players in this year's draft class will be in attendance, and scouts can also get a peek at some of the best rising juniors and sophomores, as well.

Honesty Is The Best Policy

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

One of my favorite movies of all time, and I don't recommend you see it, unless you are 18 or over, is Al Pacino's Scarface. One of the classic lines from the movie's main character, Tony Montana, is "I always tell the truth, even when I lie."