Likwid Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 "Copper topped butt bandits""2 wheeled chaos""I smell gas"Depend on if Casper let us... "OR's rejects" or "OR's farm team" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I forgot that Thursdays are not good once a month for me either. Mon - Wed would be great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 alright I am trying to solidify this co-ed team today for my friends then once I get that settled I'll look into trying to find a mens league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I used to drive down to Ashland to play with a group of friends that were pretty competetive and we usually always placed in the top 3 for a number of years in a row. They stopped playing and I played locally for a couple years with a bunch of coworkers who were not so good. I quit playing after that.......and when they banned the good Miken bats.Hell I be Justin could jack home runs using that bat.I could be down from something, but I do have an erratic work schedule which could take me away for multiple weeks at times....FYI. Oh and no outfield for me, the old shoulder can't take that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 yes those were some dangerous bats. Most leagues around here banned them after the first year, then switched to 40 core balls. They easily added 30 feet to your swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 The North Olmsted league is NSA which allows most 'hot' bats, but they used soft core balls so it really cancels the advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah...USSSA really cracked down on just about all double walled bats. Hell I had to send my blue EST back in for recert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 ok setting up this coed thing has taken a lot more time than I had expected. Unless I can get 10 for sure yes I dont know that I'm gonna try to find a mens league for us. The couple I know of are already closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Girls suck at sports anyway, and usually the ones that don't, aren't real lookers -- so hot chicks can cheer on the sidelines in tube tops and get us beer to quench our manly athletic thirst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Girls suck at sports anyway, and usually the ones that don't, aren't real lookers -- so hot chicks can cheer on the sidelines in tube tops and get us beer to quench our manly athletic thirst.yea that team is mainly for fun and a reason for me to drink on sunday since football season is over. Suprisingly though the 2 better looking girls on the team have the most talent...which isn't saying much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Lets start some kind of roster and see what we come up with. I'll throw the sponsorship money in, so its free to play. Hopefully we can get 10. Put your name position and days you can play1. Neil, outfield, Mon Tues Wed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 It'll depend on where we play too... I can't play if it's much farther than 30mins from my place. I played at some new sports complex in Parma when I played two years ago.2. Justin, outfield, any day as long as it's only ONCE a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted12 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Roboutfield,first,second I am a leftytues eve,wed eve,fri anytime,sat eve,sun anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Matt, Catcher (or really any position except pitcher), once a week as well but anyday really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Anyone else? We are almost half way there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) ok I'm thinking about this again only starting early this year. I'd rather find a team that needs an extra guy or two but if we have enough serious people I'll put one together. If this is the case I'll need league suggestions as I refuse to play Broadview Hts anymore Edited January 10, 2011 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've played for about 10 years. I have my regular league, but I'd play in another if it's not too far away. West or South of Cleveland would be my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughnuT Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) If I didn't live in Southern Ohio, I would volunteer. Love playing the game. Why not just find tournaments, and post the dates? If you are having this much trouble finding people to have a steady team, just do tournaments, with what is available. I play in 3 different leagues, indoor tournaments through the winter, and what ever tournaments we can put a team together and travel to them. It is a lot easier to get tournament dates, and put a team together to compete in it, than it is to have a steady league team. The bad thing with leagues, is you may play on any given day, depending on how the league is set up.Also, what sanction are you looking to play in? I play in ASA, and USSSA(U-trip). Normal league is ASA, church league is ASA, and the Co-ed league is USSSA. They are basically all the same rules, with a few exceptions:ASA- Bats are restricted to 98BBP(98 mph when the ball leaves the bat) Pitching/ Ball has to reach 6' when released but no higher than 10' USSSA/NSA- Bats are restricted to 1.20BBP(120mph when the ball leaves the bat) Pitching/ Ball has to go at least 3' from the release point, no higher than 10'A lot of your better teams, are in USSSA for competition, so be ready for fast games. I know a team that travels NEO and lower PA. You do not want to meet them in a game. They are sponsored by "Worth" and are just nasty. There are several guys on the team, that have national championship rings. They pay for their first tournament, then travel off what they win for the rest of the season. After the first tournament, they don't pay for gas, hotel if needed, or food. They ARE that good.Also, all the talk about the good bats being banned, is complete bull crap. Worth, Easton, Miken, Combat, Louisville, etc... all have bats for each league. Yes some perform better than others, you just have to know what you are looking for. I personally use Worth bats, for ASA and USSSA/NSA. By no means am I a power hitter, but I find the 300 mark with my bats often. That is ASA bats as well. It is all about getting a bat that feels good to you. Just have to remember that ASA is limited to 98mph on bat speed. Edited January 11, 2011 by DoughnuT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 If it is south of cleveland I'm in as long as it isn't Sunday or Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Why not just find tournaments, and post the dates? If you are having this much trouble finding people to have a steady team, just do tournaments, with what is available. My only tournament experience was with a team that we had played a good amount together and we won our league 2 years in a row, we entered a D tourney and absolutely got raped. Plus most people I know won't travel just to play softball Also, what sanction are you looking to play in?Strictly ASA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughnuT Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 ASA isn't a bad league to get into, just have to remember to get all the "league rules" outside of Sanctioned ASA rules on paper so you know what you are looking at.Make sure you get good bats as well. This time of year, you can find deals on them, but make sure you get a decent ASA approved bat. If you don't know if a bat is banned, look it up on ASAsoftball.com They have a list on there for banned bats. Also, you are looking at 200 and up for a decent bat. I know people that have spent 500+ on a bat before, just because they want the best they can get. I see no reason in it, but to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I couldn't come up for league play but would maybe play in a few tournaments. I used to play tons of softball a few years back. I played on some A and B level teams that were pretty good. I also have some good softball pants that o would sell cheap if someone is interested. Most are betlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 ASA isn't a bad league to get into, just have to remember to get all the "league rules" outside of Sanctioned ASA rules on paper so you know what you are looking at.Make sure you get good bats as well. This time of year, you can find deals on them, but make sure you get a decent ASA approved bat. If you don't know if a bat is banned, look it up on ASAsoftball.com They have a list on there for banned bats. Also, you are looking at 200 and up for a decent bat. I know people that have spent 500+ on a bat before, just because they want the best they can get. I see no reason in it, but to each their own.oh yea I know..luckily this isn't my first go around, I've been playing for 9 years now. I stick with ASA because I prefer the rules, plus I've had a bad string with getting thrown out of USSSA games I am debating picking up another bat. I've got a hand me down Miken Freak my buddy gave me because his league cracked down on them and a Demarini Evo thats about 3 seasons old now, great for slap hitting and line drives but if you get under the ball its going nowhere. My buddy can hit the hell out of it but I have no such luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 With all this softball talk I want to go out and hit. I use to hit bombs back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Also, you are looking at 200 and up for a decent bat. I know people that have spent 500+ on a bat before, just because they want the best they can get. I see no reason in it, but to each their own.It's like a softball arms race. Teams with better bats 'usually' have better hitting. It sucks that bats cost that much, but leagues are using balls with soft cores, you need hot bats to launch them. I have a Miken Freak + that's illegal in some leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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