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Hase22
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| Pujols4Prez wrote: |
| no one has picked up either brunnig (harvard) or venditte (creighton) yet. i think we should give 'em a shot... switch-pitchers are a rare find! |
Switch pitchers are very rare but also pretty worthless on the MLB level. It's too hard for a player to excel at a high level when he can't put all his effort into developing one thing.
They are very unique, but that is all. They are never successful at high levels of competition. It is really cool to watch though! |
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sea_of_red5
Leadoff Hitter
Joined: 02 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Hase22 wrote: |
| Pujols4Prez wrote: |
| no one has picked up either brunnig (harvard) or venditte (creighton) yet. i think we should give 'em a shot... switch-pitchers are a rare find! |
Switch pitchers are very rare but also pretty worthless on the MLB level. It's too hard for a player to excel at a high level when he can't put all his effort into developing one thing.
They are very unique, but that is all. They are never successful at high levels of competition. It is really cool to watch though! |
so do those pitchers have to change gloves when he is pitching to a lefty then a righty comes to the plate. |
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andujar
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Joined: 25 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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| sea_of_red5 wrote: |
| so do those pitchers have to change gloves when he is pitching to a lefty then a righty comes to the plate. |
They have a special type of glove that can switch easily.
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Hase22
Leadoff Hitter
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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| sea_of_red5 wrote: |
| so do those pitchers have to change gloves when he is pitching to a lefty then a righty comes to the plate. |
They have a special type of glove that can switch easily. |
They have custom made gloves with 3 fingers and two thumbs, that way they can switch it to either hand. They can't switch during a batter but they can switch from one batter to the next, but they have to declare before the first pitch which way they will throw. |
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ok_cards_fan
Cleanup Hitter
Joined: 30 Dec 2004
Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Hase22 wrote: |
| Pujols4Prez wrote: |
| no one has picked up either brunnig (harvard) or venditte (creighton) yet. i think we should give 'em a shot... switch-pitchers are a rare find! |
Switch pitchers are very rare but also pretty worthless on the MLB level. It's too hard for a player to excel at a high level when he can't put all his effort into developing one thing.
They are very unique, but that is all. They are never successful at high levels of competition. It is really cool to watch though! |
I'm 27 yrs old and am a baseball nut......but I have NEVER heard of a switch pitcher......I take it you guys aren't joking about this? That's crazy.
Without knowing anything about switch pitchers, I would agree with Hase22 that they wouldn't be very successful in the Majors maybe even in AA or AAA.
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Picks today:
With the 586th pick the Cardinals select
1B LH Brandon Buckman
U Nebraska
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225
Bats: L
Throws: L
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* 2006 First-Team All-Big 12
* 2006 Second-Team Academic All-American (3.48 GPA in Civil Engineering)
* 2006 Dairy Queen Classic All-Tournament Team
* 2006 First-Team Academic All-Big 12
* Big 12 Player of the Week (3/28/06)
* Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005 |
With the 616th pick the Cardinals select
RHP Brandon Cooney
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
High School: McArthur
Height / Weight: 6-6 / 240
Position: Pitcher
Birthdate: 08/02/1985
With the 646th pick the Cardinals select
RHP Mark Diapoules
6'0" - 190 lbs
5/31/88
Martin County HS, FL
With the 676th pick the Cardinals select
C/3B/P Casey Mulligan
6'2" - 190 lbs
Valencia HS, CA
10/05/1987
With the 706th pick the Cardinals select
RHP/IF LaCurtis Mayes
5'11" - 185 lbs
Riverside Poly HS, CA
8/02/1988
GameLog
Just in an All-Star game |
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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(This is taking me a bit but I'm trying to get this caught up but it may take most of the evening, lol)
With the 736th pick the Cardinals select
LHP Roberto Gomez
6'2" - 195 lbs
U Texas Pan American, TX
1/4/1985
Bio
With the 766th pick the Cardinals select
CF RH D' Marcus Ingram
5'9" - 170 lbs
North Little Rock HS, AR
1/4/1985
Video
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The first high school position player taken from Arkansas will likely be North Little Rock outfielder D’Marcus Ingram, who hit. 422 in 2006. Ingram (5-11, 180 ) is a multitalented athlete with speed who has shown the ability to hit for both power and average in spots, though considered too raw to go in the higher rounds.
Ingram has committed to both Wichita State and Pensacola (Fla. ) Junior College, and said he’ll likely go to Pensacola for a year should he be drafted outside the top 10 rounds. |
With the 796th pick the Cardinals select
C RH Garrett Bussiere
6'3" - 178 lbs
UC Berkeley
8/28/1985
[Bio]
Cal's top returning catcher who will a key to the team's success...has outstanding power potential and is a solid receiver...was drafted in the 14th round by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2003 Major League Amateur Draft...
With the 826th pick the Cardinals select
C RH Christian Reyes
6'1" - 215 lbs
Porterville Col
4/24/1986
Named to All-Norther Cal team
With the 856th pick the Cardinals select
^ Back row third to left
RHP Lucas Gregerson
6'3" - 200 lbs
St. Xavier U, IL
5/14/1984
With the 886th pick the Cardinals select
RH 2B William Groff
5'11" - 185 lbs
State U Col of New York C, NY
11/17/1984
Dougher, Groff Named to All-America Squad; Seven on All-Region Team (6/2/06)
Groff hit a team-high .464 with four homers, 10 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI and team bests of 29 stolen bases and 54 runs scored in 46 games. He reached base safely by hit, walk or hit by pitch in each of his final 44 games during the season. |
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ok_cards_fan
Cleanup Hitter
Joined: 30 Dec 2004
Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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I know this is alittle off subject, but:
Did a little research on the Switch Pitcher thing. There have been 4 Major Leaguers throw with both hand. But only 1 in the modern era, Greg Harris. The others were in the 1800's. And I think only 1 in the Minor leagues. Harris really only used it one time when he was with the Expos against the Reds. He pitched to 4 batters in an inning 3 right handed and 1 left handed (walked the lefty batter).
Here's the special glove 
Kind of interesting.
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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With the 916th pick the Cardinals select
RH 3B Jared Schweitzer
6'1" - 185 lbs
U Kansas, KS
10/13/1983
Bio
Career Honors & Records
2005 All-Big 12 Second Team
2005 Team MVP
School Record 24-Game Hitting Streak
With the 946th pick the Cardinals select
LH RF Mark Shorey
6'0" - 230 lbs
High Point U, MA
08/13/1984
Panther's Mark Shorey Selected to All-American Team
Senior becomes HPU's first Division I honoree
The record-setting season for High Point University outfielder Mark Shorey added another highlight on Friday when he was named to the Louisville Slugger All-American third team by Collegiate Baseball.
Shorey, a native of Peabody, Mass., was named the Big South Conference Co-MVP after guiding the Panthers to their best overall and conference records (27-32, 14-10) in the program’s seven-year NCAA Division I history. He led the league with 20 home runs and also topped the Big South in both slugging percentage (.779) and on-base percentage (.504). Shorey also finished second in the conference with a .408 batting average and fourth in RBI with 62.
A first-team All-Big South performer this season, Shorey posted Top Five season totals in nearly every statistical category in the HPU record books. His 87 hits marked a single season record and he finished with the second best season totals for RBI, homers, doubles (19) and slugging percentage. Shorey’s batting average was the fifth best single year performance at High Point and he also posted the third highest season on-base percentage. A relief pitcher early in his career at HPU, Shorey also leaves with the second most career saves (11) as a Panther.
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With the 976th pick the Cardinals select
RF CF Ross Smith
6'2" - 175 lbs
Dodge County HS, GA
10/06/1987
Signed to play with Auburn
With the 1006th pick the Cardinals select
LHP Brian Schroeder
6'2" - 215 lbs
UCLA, CA
11/19/1984
Bio
Full Name: Brian Jay Schroeder... Born on November 19, 1984 in Alexandria, Va. Married to wife Dianna... Parents are Jay and Debbie Schroeder... Has one brother, CJ, and one sister, Katelyn... Father Jay played quarterback for UCLA in 1980 and went on to play in the NFL for 11 years... Patterns his play after Pedro Martinez and Greg Maddux... Favorite class is History... Lists setting the CIF career strikeout record as his greatest athletic thrill... History major.
With the 1036th pick the Cardinals select
RH 2B Isaias Garcia
5'9" - 185 lbs
U Houston, TX
08/20/1984
Bio
Full name is Isaias Antonio Garcia... Born on Aug. 20, 1984, in Houston... Son of Ibrahim and Rubiela Garcia... Older brothers Juan and Abe were All-Conference performers and team MVPs at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas... Also was recruited by Texas Tech, Rice, TCU and Baylor... Majoring in business management |
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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With the 1066th pick the Cardinals select
LH CF James Rapoport
6'0" - 180 lbs
Stanford U, CA
06/25/1985
Bio
General: Brings the team an experienced outfielder • Expected to hit in the leadoff spot • Can cause lots of problems for opponents by putting pressure on their defense • One of the fastest players in the conference and perhaps the nation • Handles the bat well and is an excellent bunter • Will be very important to the success of the Cardinal • Coming off a solid season as a starter but should be even better in 2006 with his additional experience and is capable of having a breakout season • Understands what it takes to play at the collegiate level • An excellent professional prospect with his attractive speed • Not a power hitter but can hit a home run on occasion • An excellent defensive player with the ability to chase down fly balls and an above average throwing arm • Should be one of the top defensive centerfielders in the Pac-10.
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Favorite Pro Sports Athlete: Shawn Green
With the 1096th pick the Cardinals select
RHP Adrian Alaniz
6'3" - 195 lbs
U Texas Austin, TX
03/12/1984
Bio
A consensus Freshman All-American in 2005 who emerged as one of the anchors of Texas’ starting rotation ... a power pitcher who is an intense competitor on the mound and is aggressive … displays a consistent winning attitude coupled with a tremendous work ethic.
With the 1126th pick the Cardinals select
RHP Logan Collier
6'7" - 195 lbs - Whoa big tall guy!
Guilford Col, NC
04/05/1985
Bio
Personal: Three-time member of Guilford’s Student-Athlete Honor Roll… helped the Kernersville Bulldogs to the 2004 Southern Collegiate Baseball League title… born 4/5/85 in Winston-Salem, NC… son of Art and Wanny Collier… criminal justice and psychology double major.
With the 1156th pick the Cardinals select
L/R C Scott Thomas
6'0" - 195 lbs
Missouri Baptist Col, Mo
03/21/1985
2nd Team All-American
With the 1186th pick the Cardinals select
1B/LHP Matthew Michael
5'11" - 190 lbs
Grand Canyon U, AZ
11/13/1983
With the 1216th pick the Cardinals select
RH 3B Tyler Mach
6'1" - 195 lbs
Oklahoma State, WA
12/11/1984
Bio
PERSONAL: An education major ... son of Warren and Marsha Mach ... born December 11, 1984 ... has a sister, Amanda ... favorite movie is Major League ... favorite athlete is Cal Ripken, Jr. ... dream job is to be a professional golfer ... chose OSU because he heard great things about the baseball program.
Caught up.. taking a little break for now.. will be back when the picks continue!
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kwrichardson81
Franchise Player
Joined: 09 Jun 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Good work. Thanks |
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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| kwrichardson81 wrote: |
| Good work. Thanks |
No prob.. I didnt catch the picks until like 1:30 then I decided to round up some info if I could on em..
Enjoy everyone..
Hopefully this will be finished soon.. we are in round 41.. |
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ok_cards_fan
Cleanup Hitter
Joined: 30 Dec 2004
Location: Glenpool, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Cool......an Okie player
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Bizzy15
Baseball Legend
Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, IL
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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With the 1246th pick the Cardinals select
L/R C Mitchell Canham
6'2" - 215 lbs
Oregon State U, WA
9/25/1984
Scouting Video
Bio
PERSONAL: Majoring in Business; may become an athletic center owner ... born in Richland, Wash. ... parents are Mark and the late Kim Canham; family includes brothers John Kendal (22), Dustin Canham (19) ... Mark played football for Santa Clara, grandfather Dean Canham played football for Michigan ... enjoys athletics, the outdoors, pool, ping pong, darts, family, music, singing ... wrote and performed "O-State Ballaz" rap song that was played before OSU home games in 2005 ... organized rap concert to benefit Special Olympics in January, 2006 ... OSU Honor Roll; OSU Student-Athlete Advisory Council ... top athletic thrill was 2005 College World Series ... favorite athlete is Albert Pujols; favorite movie is Old School; favorite TV shows are South Park, Family Guy; favorite actor is Nicholas Cage; favorite book is The Science Of Hitting, by Ted Williams; favorite musicians are Pain, Mo-X, Li’l G, Red Head Steve; favorite vehicle is 1943 Chevrolet pickup; favorite food is lasagna; favorite restaurant is Qdoba ... chose OSU to get away from home and mature, be part of a hard-working team, and for its "good coaches and good guys." |
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Pujols4Prez
All-Star
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: St. Louis, Central West End
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| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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I know this is alittle off subject, but:
Did a little research on the Switch Pitcher thing. There have been 4 Major Leaguers throw with both hand. But only 1 in the modern era, Greg Harris. The others were in the 1800's. And I think only 1 in the Minor leagues. Harris really only used it one time when he was with the Expos against the Reds. He pitched to 4 batters in an inning 3 right handed and 1 left handed (walked the lefty batter).
Here's the special glove
Kind of interesting. |
my fave switch pitcher of all time is tony mullane (born in Ireland). he played in the 1800's. The coolest thing about him is he played without a glove so that he could switch arms at any moment and surprise batters. pretty awesome. obviously, these days, regulations prevent that. but i was thinking, if there was enough info about his personal life, it'd make an awesome movie.
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