Comments on: McCullers Jr. Shines At T.O.S. Day Three http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:49:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: brandon http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-181 brandon Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:51:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-181 USA should have the TOS to select 5 or 6 players , because that is what they use it for. The rest have been pre -determind. They will not tell you this because then most of the talented players would not show up to their Tournaments.You think by the time these players are 16 they do not know who the top 20  or so players are ?   For the most part they are fair , but injustices have and will occur. Is the risk all players take that want to be part of USA teams. USA should have the TOS to select 5 or 6 players , because that is what they use it for. The rest have been pre -determind. They will not tell you this because then most of the talented players would not show up to their Tournaments.You think by the time these players are 16 they do not know who the top 20  or so players are ?   For the most part they are fair , but injustices have and will occur. Is the risk all players take that want to be part of USA teams.

]]> By: Nathan Rode http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Nathan Rode Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:09:42 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-169 The TOS is the primary event that they choose players from, but is not the only one. The selection process is stated here: http://web.usabaseball.com/teams/index.jsp?team=2494 They use other events as well as the "nominations by USA Baseball National Member Organizations, college recruiters, professional scouts, college and high school coaches, and/or the amateur baseball community." Bottom line is USA Baseball has done nothing wrong. They want the best players to represent them and Delmonico should not be excluded because he was unable to play last week. The TOS is the primary event that they choose players from, but is not the only one. The selection process is stated here: http://web.usabaseball.com/tea.....?team=2494

They use other events as well as the “nominations by USA Baseball National Member Organizations, college recruiters, professional scouts, college and high school coaches, and/or the amateur baseball community.”

Bottom line is USA Baseball has done nothing wrong. They want the best players to represent them and Delmonico should not be excluded because he was unable to play last week.

]]> By: Confused???? http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Confused???? Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:41:04 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-168 As I stated, Delmonico is an outstanding player. However, that is not what is told to the players that drive or fly from all over the country! They are not told in the initial meeting that  "USA baseball will show <strong>loyalty </strong>to any player that was a <strong>"important piece" </strong> of  the USA winning the gold medal the prior year." But they are told that <strong>" USA will evaluate the talents of a 144 players during a 4 day period and they will select not the " best 20 players" but " the 20 best players over a 4 day period." </strong> I agree that Delmonico is among the "best 20 players" in the Class of 2011 but I can not say that Delmonico was among " the 20 best players over a 4 day period" because he was unable to perform. I am a National Crosschecker for a very successful MLB team, and HUGE supporter of USA baseball but maybe USA baseball should evaluate the statements/guidelines/rules and what they are saying to kids and their parents. Maybe they should just select a team based on loyalty, rankings and names! Best of luck to the USA baseball team and their journey to the GOLD MEDAL. As I stated, Delmonico is an outstanding player. However, that is not what is told to the players that drive or fly from all over the country! They are not told in the initial meeting that  "USA baseball will show loyalty to any player that was a "important piece"  of  the USA winning the gold medal the prior year." But they are told that " USA will evaluate the talents of a 144 players during a 4 day period and they will select not the " best 20 players" but " the 20 best players over a 4 day period."  I agree that Delmonico is among the "best 20 players" in the Class of 2011 but I can not say that Delmonico was among " the 20 best players over a 4 day period" because he was unable to perform.
I am a National Crosschecker for a very successful MLB team, and HUGE supporter of USA baseball but maybe USA baseball should evaluate the statements/guidelines/rules and what they are saying to kids and their parents. Maybe they should just select a team based on loyalty, rankings and names! Best of luck to the USA baseball team and their journey to the GOLD MEDAL.

]]> By: Joe LeCates http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Joe LeCates Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:48:40 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-167 I completely agree with Nathan. As a fan I have much more faith in USA Baseball's selection process if they are taking a comprehensive view of a player over a long period of time as opposed to a thumbnail sketch based on 5 days. Not to mention I applaud USA Baseball showing some loyalty to a kid whom has been a part of that program at various age levels for a few years now. Just my opinion. I completely agree with Nathan. As a fan I have much more faith in USA Baseball's selection process if they are taking a comprehensive view of a player over a long period of time as opposed to a thumbnail sketch based on 5 days. Not to mention I applaud USA Baseball showing some loyalty to a kid whom has been a part of that program at various age levels for a few years now. Just my opinion.

]]> By: Nathan Rode http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Nathan Rode Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:44:45 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-166 A day or two before the event, something happened that prevented Delmonico from coming out and participating in the TOS. If he did come out, he'd risk further injury. But, Delmonico was a very big part of the team that won a gold medal last year. Just because he had something minor happen right before the event, he should be completely shut out from any chance of making a national team? I think it would look worse for USA if they shut someone out that was so important to them just a year before. The teams aren't pre-determined but you must be crazy if you think they go into the TOS without an idea of who is going to have the best shot at making the team and be a potentially important piece for winning a gold medal in an international tournament. They want the best players representing them and Delmonico, no question, belongs in that group. And, the 36 man roster isn't final. He still has to be selected for the final roster. He's at trials now, in the same weather, running drills, practicing and playing. A day or two before the event, something happened that prevented Delmonico from coming out and participating in the TOS. If he did come out, he’d risk further injury. But, Delmonico was a very big part of the team that won a gold medal last year. Just because he had something minor happen right before the event, he should be completely shut out from any chance of making a national team? I think it would look worse for USA if they shut someone out that was so important to them just a year before. The teams aren’t pre-determined but you must be crazy if you think they go into the TOS without an idea of who is going to have the best shot at making the team and be a potentially important piece for winning a gold medal in an international tournament. They want the best players representing them and Delmonico, no question, belongs in that group. And, the 36 man roster isn’t final. He still has to be selected for the final roster. He’s at trials now, in the same weather, running drills, practicing and playing.

]]> By: Confused???? http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Confused???? Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-165 I understand. However, in fairness to the other kids who participated for 4 extremely hot days in the 100 degree weather, he should not have been "placed" on the 36 man roster. Delmonico is an outstanding player and probably would have made it through his outstanding play on the field. However, it's just not a good look for USA baseball, Rick Riccabono and TOS! It would seem that the team has been PRE-DETERMINED before any players arriive. I understand. However, in fairness to the other kids who participated for 4 extremely hot days in the 100 degree weather, he should not have been "placed" on the 36 man roster. Delmonico is an outstanding player and probably would have made it through his outstanding play on the field. However, it's just not a good look for USA baseball, Rick Riccabono and TOS! It would seem that the team has been PRE-DETERMINED before any players arriive.

]]> By: Nathan Rode http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Nathan Rode Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:24:53 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-163 He's a Team USA alum and would've been at the TOS, but held back right before the event with a minor injury. He’s a Team USA alum and would’ve been at the TOS, but held back right before the event with a minor injury.

]]> By: Confused???? http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Confused???? Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:38:17 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-161 How did Nick Delmonico make the cut of 36 when he did not play an inning? Confused? Or is the USA (America) Way? How did Nick Delmonico make the cut of 36 when he did not play an inning? Confused? Or is the USA (America) Way?

]]> By: Conor Glassey http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Conor Glassey Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:27:39 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-157 Definitely a pitcher for me, too. Definitely a pitcher for me, too.

]]> By: Nathan Rode http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Nathan Rode Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:41:43 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-152 Definitely mound for me. He's athletic so I think he could play a position, but his stuff is pretty filthy. Best stuff I've seen from a guy that age. Definitely mound for me. He’s athletic so I think he could play a position, but his stuff is pretty filthy. Best stuff I’ve seen from a guy that age.

]]> By: Joe LeCates http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2010/06/tournament-of-stars-standouts-day-three/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Joe LeCates Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:31:48 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/?p=192#comment-149 Nathan and Conor, I guess the big question is do you like McCullers more on the mound or as a position player? Nathan and Conor, I guess the big question is do you like McCullers more on the mound or as a position player?

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