May 18, 2017
Here are the last two CCJBL team previews!
CHADWICK SILVER STREAKS 2017 ROSTER
Danny Scheaffer, 12, c/1b/of- A valuable backup that can play several positions.
Tommy Leach, 12, cf/3b- Fast little guy. Loves a good triple!
Francisco Lindor, 12, ss- This kid smiles a lot! and hits a ton, too!
Vincent Coleman, 12, lf- An absolute terror on the base paths. Never saw a base he didn't want to steal!
Reggie Sanders, 11, rf- Tremendous athlete. Can hit it over the fence but will swing and miss quite a bit.
Juan Samuel, 12, cf/1b/2b- Plays multiple positions, none particularly well unfortunately. Also will strike out a lot. Not trying to be mean. It's the truth.
Craig Biggio, 12, 2b/c/of- Tiny. Fast. Can do it all.
Garrett Kness, 11, c/3b/of- Looks at home behind the plate. Teammates call him "Cheese." I don't want to know why.
Henry Bauer, 12, of- Big Yankee fan that can really hit.
Kirk Gibson, 12, of- A bit gimpy but has a knack for hitting clutch dingers!
Charles Root, 12, p- Steady and reliable hurler.
Jered Weaver, 11, p- Young kid doesn't throw hard, but knows how to get batters out.
Steve Karsay, 11, p- Not a big name in the league, will be relied upon for solid innings.
Team Summary: Pitching could be a problem but the lineup has versatility and speed.
LANARK BEAVERS 2017 ROSTER
Tony Gwynn, 12, of- This chunky left is the best contact hitter in the league. Just try to strike him out!
Enos Slaughter, 11, rf- A contact hitter with a bit of power and top notch defensive abilities. Likes to be called "Country."
James Bottomley, 12, 1b- Lefty with a sweet swing!
Cooper Pauley, 12, 2b/lf/c- A scrappy little hustler with a knack for getting on base any way he can!
Chris Iannetta, 11, c- Will be doing the bulk of the catching duties.
Craig Grebeck, , 12, if- Utility infielder that is also a solid contact hitter.
Josh Hamilton, 12, of- A gifted player. All the tools. Should challenge for league MVP!
William Jacobsen, 12, cf/1b- Known as "Baby Doll" to his buddies, for reasons unknown. Covers a lot of ground in center and you can take it to the bank he's hitting .300 or better.
Michael Higgins, 11, 3b- Nicknamed "Pinky." Should provide good production at third.
John Ward, 12, ss/2b- Another kid that's hard to strike out. Also quite a thief on the basepaths!
Jay Dean, 12, p- Better known as "Dizzy", this little righty doesn't shy away from a little self-promotion. But he backs it up on the diamond!
David Price, 11, p- Lanky lefty who will strike out a bunch of hitters! Regular season beast but has struggled mightily in tournament play in the past.
Chuck Finley,, 11, p- Another young lefty! The future is bright on the mound for the Beavers.
Team Summary: This team is going to put the ball in play and put pressure on the defense. Dizzy may have to carry a heavy pitching load.
Well, that does it! All the team rosters are set! Now to go over the CCJBL rules.
-6 inning games
-No ten run rule
-No ties
-Position players must play six defensive outs. Position players appearing as pitchers must still be in the game for six defensive outs
-No re-entry (includes pitchers)
-Pitchers must appear in one game per week. Either as a pitcher for at least one inning or as a position player under position player rules
-Players may pitch a max of six innings per game and nine innings per week. May only start one game per week
-Position player and pitcher playing rules apply to tournament and do not change whatsoever
-Ten game regular season
-Single elimination tournament seeded according to regular season record, with top two regular season teams awarded a first round bye
-All Star game that will take place after regular season and tournament are concluded
-11 and 12 year-old league. 10 year olds allowed if needed to complete the 13 player roster
-Only players on roster may appear in game for that team. Replacements for players that cannot be at the game are not allowed
-Home field ground rules will be respected as discussed with umpire prior to the game
-Games will be played at the following fields:
Chadwick- Handel Park
Savanna- Old Mill Park
Lanark- Eastland High School
Shannon- Lions Park
Milledgeville- Milledgeville High School
Mt. Carroll- Point Rock Park
-The league tournament and All Star game will always take place at Chadwick's Handel Park
Well them's the rules! Next time you hear from me here, I will be delivering game results! Until then!
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Two more team previews!
May 15, 2017
Time for two more team season previews!
SHANNON EAGLES 2017 ROSTER
William Dickey, 12, c- Excellent all around backstop.
Adrian Gonzales, 12, 1b- One of the top returning hitters in the league
Rogers Hornsby, 11, 2b- First year in the league but has demolished the pitching all through the Small Fry League. A sure superstar.
Joyner White, 11, of- Speedy leadoff man and centerfielder.
Roberto Clemente, 12, rf- If 'ballplayer' were a word in the dictionary, this guy's picture would be right next to it.
William Johnson, 10, 3b/1b- One of the youngest boys in the league, should be a solid contributor.
Chip Hale, 11, if/of- This kid can play virtually any position. Minnesota transplant.
Walter Maranville, 12, ss- Scrappy and fun-loving, The kid they call "Rabbit" is a little on the small side and his stats are never eye-catching, but he gets it done and wins ball games.
Monte Irvin, 10, lf- Another youngster, should be a solid all-around outfielder. Huge Giants fan.
Endy Chavez, 12, of- Savvy lefty can play all three outfield positions equally well.
Leroy Paige, 11, p- Not much known about this beanpole. Moves around a lot. Appears to be quite the showman on the mound in practices.
Larry French, 11, p- A steady hurler, pitches to contact.
Kenny DeNunez, 11, p- Reportedly has no organized baseball experience but has been playing sandlot ball for years. How good are his fundamentals with no coaching? We will see!
Team Summary: Very young on the bump, but seem to have a lot of position players that know how to win games.
MT. CARROLL HAWKS ROSTER
Jack Lapp, 12, c- Usually a backup behind the plate, should do a solid job as the starter this year.
Todd Benzinger, 12, 1b- Switch hitting first baseman
Javier Baez,11, if/of- Flashy youngster with a flair for the dramatic
Markus Betts, 11, rf- Has torn up every youth league up until now, and there is no reason to think he won't do the same this year. Has all the tools. Friends call him Mookie.
Michael Trout, 11, cf- Built like a brick you-know-what, Mike is a stud player. I am looking forward to his matchups with young Mr. Mantle.
Edwin Joost, 11, 2b/ss- Solid glove man in the middle of the infield, not much of a hitter.
Michael Moustakas, 12, 3b- One of the older players, will be looked at for leadership and solid production at third.
Gerald Walker, 11, of- Speedy kid who is aggressive swiping second.
Austin Jackson, 12, cf- Hits for a high average and covers tons of ground out in center.
Willie Wells, 11, ss- Can flat out hit. Will be in the hunt for league MVP.
Charles Radbourn, 11, p- Workhorse. Old school. Salty. Does not suffer fools lightly.
Johnny Vander Meer, 12, p- Threw back-to-back no-hitters last season.
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh, 12, p- Has given himself the nickname "Nuke", which gives you an idea of what kind of mentality his coaches are dealing with here. Great arm, no clue.
Team Summary: They are young but should be able to pound the ball. Pitching might determine how well they do. Some interesting personalities on that pitching staff for sure!
We are closing in on opening day! I gotta get everything done and posted!
Time for two more team season previews!
SHANNON EAGLES 2017 ROSTER
William Dickey, 12, c- Excellent all around backstop.
Adrian Gonzales, 12, 1b- One of the top returning hitters in the league
Rogers Hornsby, 11, 2b- First year in the league but has demolished the pitching all through the Small Fry League. A sure superstar.
Joyner White, 11, of- Speedy leadoff man and centerfielder.
Roberto Clemente, 12, rf- If 'ballplayer' were a word in the dictionary, this guy's picture would be right next to it.
William Johnson, 10, 3b/1b- One of the youngest boys in the league, should be a solid contributor.
Chip Hale, 11, if/of- This kid can play virtually any position. Minnesota transplant.
Walter Maranville, 12, ss- Scrappy and fun-loving, The kid they call "Rabbit" is a little on the small side and his stats are never eye-catching, but he gets it done and wins ball games.
Monte Irvin, 10, lf- Another youngster, should be a solid all-around outfielder. Huge Giants fan.
Endy Chavez, 12, of- Savvy lefty can play all three outfield positions equally well.
Leroy Paige, 11, p- Not much known about this beanpole. Moves around a lot. Appears to be quite the showman on the mound in practices.
Larry French, 11, p- A steady hurler, pitches to contact.
Kenny DeNunez, 11, p- Reportedly has no organized baseball experience but has been playing sandlot ball for years. How good are his fundamentals with no coaching? We will see!
Team Summary: Very young on the bump, but seem to have a lot of position players that know how to win games.
MT. CARROLL HAWKS ROSTER
Jack Lapp, 12, c- Usually a backup behind the plate, should do a solid job as the starter this year.
Todd Benzinger, 12, 1b- Switch hitting first baseman
Javier Baez,11, if/of- Flashy youngster with a flair for the dramatic
Markus Betts, 11, rf- Has torn up every youth league up until now, and there is no reason to think he won't do the same this year. Has all the tools. Friends call him Mookie.
Michael Trout, 11, cf- Built like a brick you-know-what, Mike is a stud player. I am looking forward to his matchups with young Mr. Mantle.
Edwin Joost, 11, 2b/ss- Solid glove man in the middle of the infield, not much of a hitter.
Michael Moustakas, 12, 3b- One of the older players, will be looked at for leadership and solid production at third.
Gerald Walker, 11, of- Speedy kid who is aggressive swiping second.
Austin Jackson, 12, cf- Hits for a high average and covers tons of ground out in center.
Willie Wells, 11, ss- Can flat out hit. Will be in the hunt for league MVP.
Charles Radbourn, 11, p- Workhorse. Old school. Salty. Does not suffer fools lightly.
Johnny Vander Meer, 12, p- Threw back-to-back no-hitters last season.
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh, 12, p- Has given himself the nickname "Nuke", which gives you an idea of what kind of mentality his coaches are dealing with here. Great arm, no clue.
Team Summary: They are young but should be able to pound the ball. Pitching might determine how well they do. Some interesting personalities on that pitching staff for sure!
We are closing in on opening day! I gotta get everything done and posted!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Welcome to the CCJBL blog!
May 13, 2017.
Welcome to the official blog for the Carroll County Junior Baseball League! You can check in here to find league schedules, news, results, game summaries, league standings... well, just about anything you can think of to keep you informed of what is going on in the CCJBL! Whaddya say we get started with some team rosters and previews! After all, opening day is only a couple of weeks away!
SAVANNA INDIANS 2017 ROSTER
Hector Espino, 12, 1b/of- Not much is known about Hector since he just moved to Savanna from Mexico. Rumored to have torn up Mexican youth baseball with his prodigious power.
Frankie Frisch, 12, if- Can play all over the infield.
Benito Santiago, 11, c- This kids got a rifle arm, let me tell ya.
Collin Cowgill, 11, of- Really, really great name for a midwestern farm town player.
Mickey Mantle, 12, cf- What can't this kid do? Speed to burn in center, led the CCJBL in home runs last season as an 11-year-old!
Felix Mantilla, 12, if- Role player.
David Freese, 11, 3b- Built his reputation with a heroic clutch performance in the league Coach-Pitch tournament a few years back.
Harold Reese, 10, SS- One of only three 10-year-olds in the league. Nicknamed Pee Wee, but don't let that fool you, he plays big!
Christopher Sabo, 12, 3b/of- Solid player. Best known for wearing some odd looking athletic goggles.
Michael Kingery, 12, 1b/of- Adds depth and hits for a high average.
Greg Maddux, 12, p- Not an imposing looking kid, but has precise control and can throw a lot of junk for a pitcher his age! Somehow always gets an extra inch or two on the outside corner from the umpires.
William Cummings, 12, p- Has a great curveball. In fact, claims to have INVENTED the curveball. May just like to spin tall tales, or might be mentally unstable. Nicknamed Candy so I assume he has quite the sweet tooth!
John McCall, 12, p- Called "Windy" by his buddies.
Team Summary: Looks like a solid, veteran bunch. Young Mr. Maddux will certainly earn his share of wins and Mickey will be a nightmare in the middle of the lineup. Espino is a wild card. Is he as good as we have heard?
MILLEDGEVILLE MISSILES 2017 ROSTER
Kirt Manwaring, 11, c- Solid catcher with a really good arm and defensive skills.
John Kruk, 12, 1b- Quite a character I've heard. Not exactly a model of physical fitness, however. Nobody told me that. I've seen him.
Eric McNair, 12, if- Plays all infield positions well except first. Loves swing music.
Harry Craft, 10, cf/1b- Can cover some ground in the outfield. Also an old soul.
Ewart Walker, 11, of- Not gonna lie. Not a terribly nice kid. Might be the unfortunate first name. Prefers to be called Dixie.
Jimmy Bloodworth, 11, if- Now THAT is a great name! Much better than Ewart, for sure.
Martin Dihigo, 12, if/of- Recently left his native Cuba. Milledgeville coaches say he appears to be able to play every position on the field at a high level and has plus power at the plate.
Dalton Carriker, 12, ss/3b- Not much is known about this kid. Recently moved from Georgia. Apparently hit a pretty clutch home run for his old Little League team.
Rickey Henderson, 11, of- Thinks very, very highly of his abilities but can back it up!
Jarrod Dyson, 12, of- Adds good depth at the outfield positions.
Fernando Valenzuela, 11, p- Keeping the art of the screwball alive. Immensely likeable, also. You just want to hug him!
Raymond Brown, 12, p- This kid should dominate.
Hilton Smith, 12, p- Underrated hurler with an exceptional curve. I believe he has played some ball in Kansas City previously.
Team Summary: Might have the most complete set of pitchers in the league. Exceptional versatility defensively.
Well, that's all for today! I will get the other four teams previewed in the next couple days!
Welcome to the official blog for the Carroll County Junior Baseball League! You can check in here to find league schedules, news, results, game summaries, league standings... well, just about anything you can think of to keep you informed of what is going on in the CCJBL! Whaddya say we get started with some team rosters and previews! After all, opening day is only a couple of weeks away!
SAVANNA INDIANS 2017 ROSTER
Hector Espino, 12, 1b/of- Not much is known about Hector since he just moved to Savanna from Mexico. Rumored to have torn up Mexican youth baseball with his prodigious power.
Frankie Frisch, 12, if- Can play all over the infield.
Benito Santiago, 11, c- This kids got a rifle arm, let me tell ya.
Collin Cowgill, 11, of- Really, really great name for a midwestern farm town player.
Mickey Mantle, 12, cf- What can't this kid do? Speed to burn in center, led the CCJBL in home runs last season as an 11-year-old!
Felix Mantilla, 12, if- Role player.
David Freese, 11, 3b- Built his reputation with a heroic clutch performance in the league Coach-Pitch tournament a few years back.
Harold Reese, 10, SS- One of only three 10-year-olds in the league. Nicknamed Pee Wee, but don't let that fool you, he plays big!
Christopher Sabo, 12, 3b/of- Solid player. Best known for wearing some odd looking athletic goggles.
Michael Kingery, 12, 1b/of- Adds depth and hits for a high average.
Greg Maddux, 12, p- Not an imposing looking kid, but has precise control and can throw a lot of junk for a pitcher his age! Somehow always gets an extra inch or two on the outside corner from the umpires.
William Cummings, 12, p- Has a great curveball. In fact, claims to have INVENTED the curveball. May just like to spin tall tales, or might be mentally unstable. Nicknamed Candy so I assume he has quite the sweet tooth!
John McCall, 12, p- Called "Windy" by his buddies.
Team Summary: Looks like a solid, veteran bunch. Young Mr. Maddux will certainly earn his share of wins and Mickey will be a nightmare in the middle of the lineup. Espino is a wild card. Is he as good as we have heard?
MILLEDGEVILLE MISSILES 2017 ROSTER
Kirt Manwaring, 11, c- Solid catcher with a really good arm and defensive skills.
John Kruk, 12, 1b- Quite a character I've heard. Not exactly a model of physical fitness, however. Nobody told me that. I've seen him.
Eric McNair, 12, if- Plays all infield positions well except first. Loves swing music.
Harry Craft, 10, cf/1b- Can cover some ground in the outfield. Also an old soul.
Ewart Walker, 11, of- Not gonna lie. Not a terribly nice kid. Might be the unfortunate first name. Prefers to be called Dixie.
Jimmy Bloodworth, 11, if- Now THAT is a great name! Much better than Ewart, for sure.
Martin Dihigo, 12, if/of- Recently left his native Cuba. Milledgeville coaches say he appears to be able to play every position on the field at a high level and has plus power at the plate.
Dalton Carriker, 12, ss/3b- Not much is known about this kid. Recently moved from Georgia. Apparently hit a pretty clutch home run for his old Little League team.
Rickey Henderson, 11, of- Thinks very, very highly of his abilities but can back it up!
Jarrod Dyson, 12, of- Adds good depth at the outfield positions.
Fernando Valenzuela, 11, p- Keeping the art of the screwball alive. Immensely likeable, also. You just want to hug him!
Raymond Brown, 12, p- This kid should dominate.
Hilton Smith, 12, p- Underrated hurler with an exceptional curve. I believe he has played some ball in Kansas City previously.
Team Summary: Might have the most complete set of pitchers in the league. Exceptional versatility defensively.
Well, that's all for today! I will get the other four teams previewed in the next couple days!
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This is NOT a blog reporting on a real youth baseball league. This is a league played with the Strat-O-Matic baseball simulation game. The league schedule and rules ARE based on the actual Carroll County Youth Baseball League in Illinois where I played as a kid and coached as an adult. Occasionally somebody that actually played in the league will appear but the bulk of the players will be actual current or past major and negro leaguers. There will also be a few fictional players sprinkled in. But again, NOT a an actual real life league.
From here on this blog will document the league as if it IS real, however. Since I had this idea in August, I will go back in time a bit to play the 2017 season at roughly the same time as the real Carroll County league does. Then I plan to continue to play another league season every spring/summer. I think of it as mix of Field Of Dreams, Backyard Baseball, and a bit of fictional storytelling.
Enjoy!
This is NOT a blog reporting on a real youth baseball league. This is a league played with the Strat-O-Matic baseball simulation game. The league schedule and rules ARE based on the actual Carroll County Youth Baseball League in Illinois where I played as a kid and coached as an adult. Occasionally somebody that actually played in the league will appear but the bulk of the players will be actual current or past major and negro leaguers. There will also be a few fictional players sprinkled in. But again, NOT a an actual real life league.
From here on this blog will document the league as if it IS real, however. Since I had this idea in August, I will go back in time a bit to play the 2017 season at roughly the same time as the real Carroll County league does. Then I plan to continue to play another league season every spring/summer. I think of it as mix of Field Of Dreams, Backyard Baseball, and a bit of fictional storytelling.
Enjoy!
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