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These are the news archives from the 2007 season. The content was migrated from the old buckheadbaseball.com website. We apologize for any broken links or missing images.
 5-4-2007 Friday Movies By Moonlight Friday Night!
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Make-Up Day For Buckhead Baseball Photographs!
This coming Sunday, May 6th from 4 to 6PM is the time for make-up photos of your player if you missed your chance during regular photo day!
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5-3-2007 Thursday
Majors News: Game Recaps From Wednesday
Yankees 7 Reds 6
The Yanks pulled one out 7-6 in the bottom of the 5th inning!
Marek Ramilo continues to pitch great for the Yankees as he struck out 7 in four and a half innings of work. Yanks took an early lead 3-0, then the Reds fought back getting 3 in the 4th and 3 in the 5th. Baylor Beck and Miles Mallory each had big extra base hits for the Reds.
The Yanks got hits from Ramilo, Andrews Owen, James Burton, Fletcher Malloy and a game winning double by Sam Perley in the bottom of the 5th to pull it out.
It was an exciting game!
White Stockings 7 Red Stockings 1
Salwen and Seaman were locked up in a great pitchers dual until Geoffrey Neville broke up the 1-1 tie with a a lead off HR in the 6th. Drew Williams and Conrad Cornell added 3 hits each for the Sox.
5-2-2007 Wednesday Majors News: Yanks End Slump, Post Win Wednesday Night!
In an exciting comeback victory, the Yankees win in the bottom of the last inning in the nightcap Wednesday night against the Reds. Final score 7 to 6.
In Tuesday Night Action:
Astros 7 Dodgers 6
Astros and Dodgers slug it out for the 2nd time in four days. Nathan Shultz pitched 4 strong innings for the Dodgers allowing 3 runs and striking out 8 and retired from the mound due to the pitch count. He added a double off the right field wall offensively. The 6 thru 9 hitters on the Dodgers team have been impressive in the last two games. Neils Nicholas pitched three strong innings for the Astros then was relieved by Conrad Kinzey who pitched well allowing 3 hits and 1 run in two innings.
The Dodgers led 5-3 starting the top of the 5th. The Stros loaded the bases with 1 out. On a 1-2 count Nicholas Cancellaire hit his second grand slam of the season to put the Stros ahead 7-5. In the bottom of the 5th the Dodgers had started a comeback and scored one run. One of the best plays of the game occurred with the tying run on 2nd. The next batter hit the ball to centerfield and Neils Nicholas fielded the ball and rifled the throw to Nick Cancellaire at 3rd base to cut down the runner trying to advance from 2nd for the second out of the inning. Despite sharply hit balls by the Dodgers, the Stros defense held.
As 5 Cardinals 0
Wes Anthony pitched a good game and the A’s paired up some timely hits to win the game.
Movies By Moonlight Friday May 4th!
Attention All Buckhead Baseball Families:
Friday , May 4th is Movie Night at Buckhead (Friday , May 11th is our rain-date)Bring your family and stretch out on the lawn and watch a movie under the stars!
Buckhead's own Guy Fulwiler will be grilling hotdogs and hamburgers...until they GONE!!!
Bring a side item or an appetizer to share and you could win BUCKHEAD BASEBALL SPIRIT WEAR!!!!!
The fun starts around 7:30 and the movie starts when the sun goes down!!!! Your family will not want to miss this night!
If you have ANY questions....Call Paige Lee 404-351-1231 or 678-428-9726
SEE YOU FRIDAY NIGHT........GO BUCKHEAD!
* Remember NO DROP OFFS
*Drinks will not be provided but the concession stand will be open.
5-1-2007 Tuesday
New Standings Through 4-30 Posted
In The Majors, the Astros take a significant lead going into the the last month of the season. Tonight the Dodgers fell by a score of 7 to 6 to the Stros with a 10 and 3 record to the Astros 12 and 2.
In AAA, the Riverdogs lead the Storm.
In the AA league, the Riverdogs have the narrow lead over the Muckdogs by having one additional victory.
In A league action, the Wizards have a big 6 point lead over the second place Muckdogs.
Monday Majors Game Recaps
Pirates 10 Reds 4
Pirates bats awakened somewhat and the Bucs held on at the end with bases loaded on a "web gem" catch by James Sanders in deep right center off the bat of Schouest . Reds Jackson hit blast HR. Pirates Sanders and McDaniel go 3 for 4.
White Sox 6 Orioles 3
Spencer Garrett hit 2 HRs and Joey Ferrugia has a huge 2 strike hit to drive in a couple for the Sox. Merritt Huber made two great plays in the 5th. Thomas Black hit a towering Homerun that may have knocked a kid off the slide on the play ground. The Voyles twins both pitched great for O's.
Red Sox 9 Yankees 5
Red Sox squeak by Yanks on late rally including HR by Sean Davis. Clutch hits by Kyle Murphy, Jack English and Max Kemether key to comeback. Andy Culley kept game close in mound relief. Strong effort by Spencer Lee on the hill for the Yankees.
New Homerun Tallies
Pearce Howell continues to lead with 8 taters so far this season. Black is right behind with 7. Seaman is at 6.
Of note, Cancelliere hit his second Homer tonight and again it was a Grand Slam!
Courtesy of Amy "Stats" Wheelus
Through 67 games this year we have 70 homeruns…that is 20 over the pace set last year and 28 over 2005.
4-29-2007 SundayAA Riverdogs Have A Big Day At Spring Classic
The AA Riverdogs sold the most tickets in AA and earned the right to walk around Turner field before the game!
4-25-2007 Tuesday
Only AAA and Majors Games Today. All Leagues Below AAA are cancelled.
Danny Hall GT Summer Baseball Camp Announced!
Information is now available online at www.ramblinwreck.com
Online registration available at www.collegebaseballcamps.com/gtbaseballcamps
Also See Camps Section Off The Homepage For Flyer
Team Mom Reminder,Team Photo Pickup!
Martha Payne will be set up at the UPPER PAVILION ABOVE THE MAJOR FIELD between the hours of 9:30 and 1:30 on SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH.
4-24-2007 Tuesday
ESPN Zone Game Recap
The boys from the Piedmont division jumped out to a big lead and withstood a strong last inning rally from the the Peachtree division to hold onto the win. Player of the game for the Piedmont division was Charlie Schouest and the player of the game for the Peachtree division was Ben Brown. Ben Brown missed a home run by 6 inches on the right field fence. Even though this game started off a little lopsided, much improvement of player skills was noted by the coaching staff. Great game boys!
Thanks also to Coach Loyd for helping out.
A League Games And Practices Updated
The A league had their schedules updated on the web site today. Majors White Sox vs. As Goes 10 InningsWinn Martin and Joseph Salwin pitched 4 more great innings in a continuation game that tied earlier in the season. Sox continue to struggle at plate only getting one hit off Winn. As win 5 to 4.
Dodgers take one from the Reds 12 to 2.
4-23-2007 Monday
Inaugural White Sox Bowling Extravaganza!
White Sox Parents gather on Saturday night to celebrate Coach Weber's birthday! Quite obviously, a good time was had by all!
Congrats to Birthday Boy!
4-22-2007 Sunday
Dodgers Even Up With Astros
The Dodgers won against the Reds 8 to 1 on Saturday to stay locked in first place in the Majors with the Stros. Bunting's 3 run long ball in the top of the 6th broke open a close game with good pitching and defense on both sides. The Astros played later in the day on Saturday and we are awaiting their result. Spring Classic Winners Announced!
The team winners (who will march around Turner Field before the game) are:
Major White Sox
AAA Muckdogs
AA Riverdogs
A Avalanche
Rookie Tigers
T-Ball 6yr old Athletics
T-Ball 5yr old Marlins and Padres
The individual winners for each league (who win a ball signed by Braves players) are:
Major - Ed and Jim Voyles
AAA - Alex Ozburn and Hunter Davis
AA – Jack Lindsay
A – Riley Levitt
Rookie – Max Motley
Tee Ball 6 – William Weston
Tee Ball 5 – Miller Levitt
And the grand prize winners who sold the most tickets overall - for the second year in a row (!) are:
Major player, Everett Joiner, with 128 tickets sold will be the batboy for Georgia Tech!
Rookie player, Thomas Joiner, with 52 tickets sold wins a jersey signed by John Smoltz, Tim Hudson and Jeff Francoeur!
Congratulations to all participants who helped raise money for Buckhead Baseball and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – two great causes!
Go Buckhead!
4-21-2007 Saturday
Bucs vs. Yanks Friday Night In A Close One!
Connor McDaniel scored the winning run, went the distance in a six inning battle with Marek Ramilo, and survived a 6th inning bases loaded situation to preserve the Pirate win. Garrett Chapman hit a solo homerun for the Yanks for his first this year. Final score 3 to 2 Pirates
ATTENTION ALL TEAM MOMS!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Buckhead Baseball Photos are IN!!! Martha Payne will be set up at the UPPER PAVILION ABOVE THE MAJOR FIELD between the hours of 9:30 and 1:30 on SATURDAY, APRIL 21 and again at the same hours on SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH.
Please pick up your team's photos, or assign someone to do so, during these hours. If you can't make it, you will have to get in touch with me to set up another time to pick them up either at the field or at my home. Please email me ONLY if this timing is a problem--
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Thanks and GO BUCKHEAD!
Spring Classic For Kids At Turner Field!
Buckhead Nation! There will be police security at Frankie Allen Park to watch your car so that you can use the Park to meet for carpooling to the Ted on Tuesday April 24th for the Spring Classic.
Buckhead Baseball Post-Season Play Survey!Survey is for Parents of players ONLY!
Parents of Buckhead Baseball players who are interested in post-season play should fill out the following survey. Please be aware that in order to be considered for post-season play parents should fill out the survey! Click on the link below to find the survey. If the link does not take you directly to the web site. Copy and paste the address in you browser in the address section. Make sure the entire address is present in your browser window. Do not paste in the search area of your browser. Use the address section.
http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=f0c5mwrxdpfzgwh290277
League Standings Updated Going Into The Weekend.
In the Majors, the Stros have a half game lead over the Dodgers as of Friday night. The Astros have played 10 games losing only one. The Left Coast boys have only played 9 with one loss and look to even things this weekend.
In AAA, it is still a dog fight with the Riverdogs leading by a full game over the Muckdogs. Look to May 1st when the leaders will square off to see who is top dog.
In AA, the dogs remain the leaders in this league too with the Muckdogs over the Riverdogs by one game.
In A ball, the Rattlers have the lead despite losing two games. The Wizards have no losses but have only played 5 games and trail in the point total by two points to the Snakes.
Majors Game Highlights Around The Diamond
In the Astros vs. White Stockings game on Thursday, there were some fireworks leading to a 11-3 Astros victory. Pearce Howell continues his power surge with his third two home run game of the season. Nick Cancellaire hit his first homerun of the season, a towering grand slam to right center. Alec Sard got the homerun monkey off his back with a shot into the left field net. Conner Wright Snow turned on a great pitch (low inside fastball) and hit it into the left field net for his first career homerun. Conner Quirk continued hitting great with a 3 for 3 night. Majors Tater Totals Spike Up Again.
Balls continue to jump out of the park with 17 dingers hit this week so far (Mon-Thurs). We are still out pacing last year in HRs. In 2006, through 49 games, there were 35 HRs and this year thru 49 games we are at 50.
Pearce Howell of the Stros is the new leader for round trips with 6. Pearce is followed by Black and Seaman at 5. The Dodgers Bunting and Schultz are the owners of the 3 dinger zone.
The Astros lead with 13 in the team totals followed closely by the Dodgers and Red Sox with 10 homeruns.
4-20-2007 Friday
Homerun Updates
In AAA, John Livaditis has popped two over the fence so far this year! In the Majors, a review of the homerun totals is posted in the league standings section of the web site. Black (Os) and Seaman (Red Sox) lead all comers with 5 each. The Red Sox lead the team totals with 10 followed by the Dodgers with 8 dingers. Recent Standings Posted.
While there have been a few games since my recent posting due some minor technical problems with the web site, the Astros and Dodgers sit on top of the league in the Majors. Incredible Ending to Red Sox vs. Stros on Tuesday!
Red Sox put 6 on the board in the first then added three more to take a 9 to 3 lead into the final inning of the game. Seaman pitched lights out for four innings. Until the final at bat for the Stros the only offense had been a homer by Pearce Howell. In a miraculous bottom half of the 5th inning the Stros clawed back into the game on a combination of walks, errors, and a few hits. The biggest hit of the inning came when the score was 9 – 8. Pearce Howell on a 2-2 count hit a three run walk off homerun to win the game. It was a highly unlikely comeback, because the Red Sox had a big lead and had out pitched, out hit and out fielded the Astros the entire game. Another great pitching exhibition by Seaman!
4-19-2007 Thursday
Westminster vs. Lovett
Westminster and Lovett squared off in a recent baseball game. Below are pictures of the players who played at Buckhead and NYO during their youth baseball days. Incidentally, Lovett won 5 to 1.
Buckhead Players Now Playing For Westminster And Lovett
Front Row (Westminster): John Stelling, Keller Carlock, William Linginfelter, John Egan, (Lovett): Hunter McGranahan, Paul Austin, Zach Boden, Neil Ratigan.
Back Row (Westminster): Baylor Banks, Drew Orman, Matt Payne, Dallis Joiner, Henry Portwood, Charles Warren. (Lovett): Grant Sebastian, Ian Campbell, Thomas Patton, Hunter Budd, Kinman Bailey.
4-16-2007 Monday
It's Harder Than It Looks
The story is told of the manager of a minor league baseball team who became completely disgusted with his center fielder's performance. From where he sat in the dugout, all he saw was a lot of running around and missed catches - activity, but not much productivity. The center fielder always seemed to have "faded" to the wrong side of the field - he was there, but not having any effect. The manager eventually ordered the player to the dugout and assumed the position himself! The first ball that came his way took a bad hop and hit the manager right in the mouth. The next hit was a high fly ball to center, which the manager lost in the glare of the sun. It bounced off his forehead. The third ball that came his way was a hard line drive that he charged valiantly, only to have the ball soar just above his outstretched glove. At that, the manager ran back to the dugout, grabbed the center fielder by his uniform, and shouted, "You've got center field so messed up that even I can't do a thing with it!"
As a coach myself, I can really relate to this story. I still have the desire and "know how", but, painfully, my ability is no longer there.
The moral of this story is that efficiency is not a matter of excessive motion. Many times, the key to success is doing only the motion necessary to get the job accomplished. I enjoy watching Andruw Jones play center field for the Braves. He is sometimes criticized by well-meaning fans for not trying as hard as he could. In reality, he is so good, is so blessed with talent, and is so well prepared that he makes it look easy, as though he is not "really" trying.
I have been involved in many conferences recently where parents are concerned with their child's lack of effort in academics. This frustration by parents can result in some very real tension at home. We as parents sometimes do not understand why our kids don't try harder. Like the coach in our story, we forget that it is a little more difficult than it appears. We well-meaning parents can also make learning more difficult for our children if we make it a mandatory obligation. Perhaps the most valuable result of education is the ability to make ourselves do the things we have to do, when it ought to be done, whether we like it or not. If learning appears to our children to be an imposition, a surrender of their own willpower to external direction, a type of enslavement, we have made a serious mistake!
~With Permission of Ed Notestine,
Headmaster, Middle School of Woodward Academy
Majors and AA Standings Updated
The Majors Stros sit on top with a 7 and 1 record. The Dodgers are 1/2 game back and will settle up tonight with a game against the Yanks. In AA, the dogs are ahead with the Muckdogs leading the Riverdogs by one game. Majors Tater and Game Reports
James Seaman of the Red Sox extends his long ball lead to 2 with 5 homers so far. Red Sox have been on a tear lately with victories over the Bucs and the Reds. Seaman has had two 4 baggers in as many games and JP Graves swatted one also.
The White Sox win 12 to 2 over the Bucs. Everett Joiner, Drew Williams, and Conrad Cornell all have 3 hits to drive the offense. Neville also had a good day with the stick. Murphy and Davis had a good outing from the mound in the Pirate game.
In the Stro-Os game, Howell, Nicholas, and Short combine for a 1 hitter to produce a 10 to 0 result for the Astros. Thomas Black of the Birds has their only hit and it was a triple. Ben Brown and Gabe Phillips debut pitching in the Majors only allowing one hit each for the Orioles.
4-14-2007 Saturday
2007 Majors Sponsors Announced!
Many Thanks To Our 2007 Sponsors. We Could Not Do It Without You!
Aaron Rents, Inc.
AFLAC
The Coca-Cola Company
Ed Voyles Automotive Group
ESPNZone
Harry Norman, Realtors
Lehman Brothers
Merrill Lynch
Nalley Lexus Galleria
Pace Academy
Rooms to Go
SunTrust
Wachovia
Sam Malone Gets Tips From Jason Varitek
AA Wizard Sam Malone with Georgia Tech All American and Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek at the recent GT baseball dinner.
Orioles vs. Reds Recap From Thursday
Orioles held on to beat a very scrappy Reds team last night by a 8 to 4 margin. Jack Shelton and Daniel Topping were both 3 for 4. Daniel Topping had his 2nd HR of the year. Brant Wells had a double and a triple to lead the Reds at the plate. Richard Jackson led the Reds on the mound and added a couple of very hard line drives.
Majors Tater Countdown!
Majors home run leader is James Seaman with 4 long ones. He is followed closely by Thomas Black with 3 round trips. The Red Stockings have a commanding lead in the team totals with 9 followed by the Stros with 6.
League Standings Updated Thru 4-13!
In the Majors, the Astros and the Os are leading with the Dodgers a half game back. AAA has the Muckdogs, Riverdogs, and Thunder in a 4 way tie. The AA league is led by the Muckdogs. A league show the Wizards have a thin lead over the Lookouts and Rattlers.
4-11-2007 Wednesday
Majors Updates From Monday
Joseph Salwen threw 4 no hit innings to lead White Sox over A's by a score of 6 to 2. Salwen and Garrett hit doubles for the Sox. A's made it interesting in the 6th breaking up no hitter and then allowing Sox pitching to walk the house bringing the tying run to the plate. Drew Williams added several great plays at 2nd base.
The Astros conquered the Yanks 19 to 3. John Comer gets a 2 out, 2 strike single that scores two key first inning runs. Pearce Howell pitched well giving up 1 hit. Yankees third baseman makes a great play to take a hit away from Conner Quirk. Yankees right fielder makes a running grab on a ball tailing away in deep right to take away a sure double by Neil Nicholas.
The Reds win a close one with the Cardinals 4 to 3. Brant Wells and William Smith both pitch strong games. Wells hits two doubles and scores the go ahead during a run down to close the victory. Majors Updates From Tuesday
Dodgers come back from a deficit to tie and eventually win in a game with the Red Sox by going to extra innings by a score of 4 to 2. James Seaman of the Red Sox pumps a two run tater to score the Sox runs. Kyle Murphy shoots a highlight double. The Red Stockings' infield get Kudos for outstanding defensive play.
The Bucs take one on the chin from the Birds by a 4 to 2 result.
4-8-2007 Sunday
Have A Wonderful Easter Day
The Bunny Plays Short.
Reflections About Baseball And Life
Play Ball!
I love baseball - both as a spectator and participant. Growing up in Indiana we played two sports only - baseball and basketball. Any other sport only prepared us to be better baseball and basketball players. I always looked forward to baseball season. It meant the end of Winter. The grass was green, and it was time to get outside and play. You have probably heard the old saying, "Baseball is life". I agree there are many analogies that link baseball with life. The following "baseball is life" stories concern two of my favorite characters.
Charlie Brown comes up to bat. He is determined, as always, to do well. Someday, just maybe, his team will win a game. And someday, just maybe, he might be a baseball hero. Strike Three! Charlie Brown has struck out once again. He returns to the sidelines and slumps down on the bench. "Rats! I'll never be a big-league player. I just don't have it! All my life I've dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I'll never make it." Lucy turns to console him in her inimitable way. "Charlie Brown, you're thinking too far ahead. What you need to do is set more immediate goals for yourself." Charlie looks up, appearing to brighten at the prospect of something positive that might come from all the negatives he has been experiencing. "Immediate goals?" "Yes," Lucy advises, "start with the next inning. When you go out to pitch, see if you can walk out to the mound without falling down!
On opening day of the 1954 baseball season, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Milwaukee Braves. Two rookies began their major league careers in that game. The Reds won 9-8. Without dispute, the star of the game was Jim Greengrass, the rookie who hit four doubles in his first major-league outing. Sports commentators almost immediately began hailing him as the next superstar. Plus, he had a made-for-baseball name! The other rookie that day had a dismal start. He was 0-5, but he kept swinging, kept trying, and kept playing. His powerful batting performances over the years eventually earned Henry "Hank" Aaron a place in Baseball's Hall of Fame!
Charlie and Hank never gave up. Being knocked down is not the same as being out, unless you stay down.
~With Permission of Ed Notestine,
Headmaster, Middle School of Woodward Academy League Standings Recap, At Spring Break
Just before we start the backstretch of the season, here is how we stand.
In the Majors, there is a three way tie for first. The Astros, Dodgers, and the Os are locked at 4 and 1. The Stockings, Red and White, both have 3 wins and are close behind the leaders. The Piedmont division leads with 4 of 5 of the top five teams.
In AAA, the Thunder is leading all alone with a 4 and 1 record. Just behind is a 4 way pack with the Bulls, Muckdogs, Riverdogs and Storm at 3 and 2.
In AA, the Riverdogs are all alone at 4 and 0 with the Muckdogs and Wizards right behind with 3 wins.
In A, the Lookouts are at 4 and 1 and sit atop the heap. The Wizards and Rattlers are not far away with 3 wins each.
There are a lot of games to go and certainly there will be some changes as the season goes along. Keep an eye on the standings to see how your squad is doing in the race to the championship.
Go Buckhead! Majors Tater Totals So Far
Roger "The Man" Maris 1961
Maris was the first to break "The Bambino's" HR record.
Maris' nickname is shared with Stan "The Man" Musial
The first long ball totals are posted for this Spring Season. Look in league standings off the Homepage Left Sidebar and click on the tater totals for the Majors league. There is a big group bunched at two. The Red Sox lead the team totals with 7 just ahead of the Stros with 6.
The 2007 Majors are currently on a pace above the last two years by dates. The per game totals are not much higher due to the rain delays last year.
Graph courtesy of Amy "Stats" Wheelus
4-7-2007 Saturday
Thank You To The Buckhead Families
Thank you very much to all of the Buckhead Baseball families who have helped us support the family of Tim Berta. Tim is the Bluffton Baseball team student/coach who remains in the Intensive Care Unit of Grady Hospital. As a group, we have delivered meals every evening and visited with the family. Many of you have been several times and this has meant so much to Rob and Karen Berta. They are over 500 miles away from home and have remained at their son's side for the past 5 weeks. Our love and support has truly touched them.
Many Thanks To Kim Cornell For Stepping Up And Making This Happen!
If anyone is interested in delivering a meal to the Berta family, please email Kim Cornell to coordinate.
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Majors Field Closed Through Sunday!
Managers, I just talked to Gene and due to the cold weather and the work that was done on the Majors Field this week; it will be closed for all activity through Sunday.
For who aren't going to be in Augusta tomorrow and were planning to use the Majors field -- use the Loyd Center during your practice timeslot.
Sorry for the inconvenience, Amy
New Little League Georgia Survey
Thanks to everyone who responded to the Congress Agenda Survey. Your input will go with the delegates next week as they represent you in Houston.
We now have a new survey up on the site - we would like your input about how your State Association can help your league. This information is important in planning our education programs.
Please encourage everyone in your league to participate in the survey - the more information we gather, the better. If you have more information than you can convey in the survey, email me and I will pass the information on. If you have a league web site, put a link to the state web site on it and an article about the survey.
State Web Site Survey Link: www.eteamz.active.com/LLBgeorgia/news/
Best wishes for a great 2007 season!
Linda North, DA GA 4
Little League State Secretary
4-6-2007 Friday
Thomas Black Cooks A Tater!
Action shot of Thomas Black hitting a home run. Courtesy of John Topping.
Pilch Gets Dirty!
Pilch puts down a great slide at the plate. Courtesy of John Topping.
4-4-2007 Wednesday
Atlanta Braves John Smoltz Sends Letter To Buckhead
John Smoltz ask Buckhead to support the Spring Classic for Kids by selling tickets to the upcoming GA vs GA-Tech game at the Ted.
Turner Field on April 24th!
To See John's Letter Click Here!
4-2-2007 Monday
Buckhead White Sox Check Out Their Namesakes At The Ted!
The Buckhead WS at the Ted Friday night as the Braves take on the Chicago White Stockings. Our White Sox bring the soon-to-be-famous "Buckhead White Sox girls" cheerleaders along with a tag along little brother. A great time was had by all.
Notes From Friday Reds vs. Cards Game
A tight game tied 4 to 4 heading into the 6th, Red Sox score 4 on a double by Seaman, HR by Davis and a 2-out single scoring 2 by Max Kemether. Jack English also added a 2-run HR for the Sox. Sean Davis makes a outfield web gem shoe string to stop a possible triple with the bases loaded!
Final 8 to 4 Sox.
4-1-2007 Sunday
Friday Dodgers Vs. Pirates Spectacular
Dodgers were fortunate to scratch out a 2-0 victory Friday night, in a classic pitchers duel between McDaniel and Bunting. Double digit strike-outs by each guy in a wonderfully played contest. Pirates made only 2 errors, neither of which was consequential. The difference was a booming double by Winborne in the 3rd, a catcher's interference in the 6th, and no clutch hits by Pirates, (the Bunting factor).
Thursday Action At The Majors
On Thursday night early, Pearce Howell and Neils Nicholas step up with a solid pitching performance to hold two of the WS big sticks. Spain Short hit his first homerun of the year and was robbed of his second by a 40 mph wind blowing in. WS centerfielder made a fantastic fully extended diving catch to take away a sure double from Neils Nicholas.
In the late game, the As and Reds were locked in a close one 3 to 2 until the 6th when the Athletics broke it open scoring 7 runs to finish 10 to 2. Christopher Ferandel had a monster shot in the 6th for the As.
3-29-2007 Thursday
Frankie Allen Majors Action
In the Wednesday night opener the Cardinals face the Os. Orioles Jim Voyles and Jack Shelton combined to shutout the Cardinals through strong pitching performances. Conor Pilch continued his hot streak going 2-2 with a 2B and 3B. William Burge also was 2-2 with two 2B's and 3 RBI's. He and other Majors newcomers Jack McGranahan, Gabe Phillips and Matthew Hennessey combined to lead the O's by going 5 for 5 with 3 doubles and 6 RBIs. Graham Powell hit the ball hard for the Cardinals but was robbed by great defensive play at first by Ed Voyles. Final Score Orioles 11 and the Cardinals 0.
In the late game, Dodgers score 7 in the first to hold on for a 7-5 win against a feisty Yankees' team that had bases loaded with 2 outs in the last inning when Bunting came in to get the third out. Got Pictures?
If you have pictures, please send them to the webmaster at their highest resolution with captions and I will post them on the web site.
3-28-2007 Wednesday
Majors Updates From Tuesday Night
In the opener between the Red Stockings and the Stros, Kyle "shock n' awe" Murphy lit up the night with a Grand Slam in the center field net to get things rolling for the Red Sox. James Seaman tacked on his second tater of the season as well as being solid from the hill. Max Kemether and Andy Culley brought more artillery to the show with both contributing several hits. Final score of the contest 11 to 4.
In the night cap the White Sox faced the Reds. The Sox ended on top by a score of 10 to 0. Spencer Garrett put another one out of the park for tater two. Salwen added two doubles and Ryan Foster was 3 for 3. The White Sox used four pitchers: Salwen, Williams, Huber and Neville, holding the Reds to two hits.
Note: Not cited in the Reds - Red Sox game is Jack English having a 3-run HR that was not previously reported. ESPN Zone Players Of The Game
Joey Ferugia and Guy Fulwiler receive top honors as the Piedmont team players of the game. They are instrumental in the "comeback kids" victory on Sunday this week during the ESPN Zone game two.
3-27-2007 Tuesday
Majors Updates From Monday
Daniel Topping starts off the Orioles with a lead off dinger in the Yanks game. The Os win 12 to 1. Pirates down the As with leadership from Wilson Morgan who goes 3 for 4 and does magic on the defensive side. McDaniel and Bridges throw strong from the mound. Score is 10 to 5. ESPN Zone Game Two Insider
Bill Lellyett, coach of the Piedmont team, was down going into the final inning. Reaching deep for inspiration to spur his team on, he gave Capitalism's baseball equivalent of the Knute Rockne speech. Paraphrased, if you guys go out there and win this game, I will buy you anything you want at the concession stand. Never have more powerful words been spoken in a dugout. The Piedmont boys went out there and won, thereby evening the series 1 and 1 as well as emptying Coach Lellyett's wallet. Bill got his victory and the boys got their dip n' dots. God Bless America and Buckhead Baseball! League Standings Updated Through 26th
The Majors Astros continue to lead the league.
3-26-2007 Monday
Majors Field Closed April 2 through April 6th.
Due to some emergency maintenance work that is required on the Majors field, the practice schedule is updated for next week.
CLICK HERE FOR REVISED SPRING BREAK PRACTICE SCHEDULE Tater Report From the Majors
Nils Nicholas goes over the fence for his second dinger of the year. Majors And AAA League Standings Updated
Check out the current league standings off the homepage. At press time, the Astros led the Majors with a 3-0 record with the White Sox a half game back. The Pirates played the Athletics at 5:30 tonight with the Birds and Yanks in the night cap.
In AAA the Riverdogs stood alone going undefeated at 3 and 0.
3-25-2007 Sunday
11 Year Old 2006 Buckhead Tournament State Champion Team At Opening Day
ESPN Zone Game Today At 2:00PM
Come see an ESPN Zone game. These games have been a great addition to Buckhead and a lot of fun! Today's game starts at 2PM at the Majors Field. Come see a classic coaching match-up of Gene Warren vs. Bill Lellyett on the diamond.
Input Wanted To Little League Congress
The Little League International Congress is approaching quickly - April 13 - 19. Your District Administrator will be voting on Rule and Regulation Changes that will affect your leagues.
We would like your input - and those of your board members and all families in your program - into the changes.
Please take the time, if you have not already done so, to take the survey on the Georgia Little League web site.
www.eteamz.com/LLBgeorgia. Recent Majors Happenings
In the Saturday game between the Red Sox and the Reds, James Seaman and Kyle Murphey go tater in the Red Sox victory 12 to 9. The Dodgers hold off the A's 8 to 6 with two round trips from Bunting and Sheft.
3-23-2007 Friday
Matt and Bill at the scoreboard while Corey belts out some of his favorite show tunes.
Bill appears to be in pain.
Featured Contest In Majors!
The Astros and the Orioles are both 2 and 0 and will face each other tomorrow at the Majors field at 2:30PM. All League Standings Updated!
Check out the standings for the leagues as they are updated through today. Currently the Orioles and the Astros lead the Majors going into the weekend. The Bulls and Riverdogs pace the AAA league. In AA, the Muckdogs and Riverdogs are top dogs. A league is led by the Lookouts, Muckdogs and Scrappers. Majors Highlights From Last Night
The Dodgers vs. White Sox game turned on some great pitching from Salwen for the Sox. Spencer Garrett (Sox) sent one long for his first one this year. Bunting has some good hits for the Dodgers but it was not enough. The Sox won 7 to 3.
3-22-2007 Thursday
More Updates From The Majors Wednesday Night
The Astros had a good evening defeating the Cards 14 to 1 in last night's action at Buckhead. Pearce Howell paired up a couple of shots downtown and added on a bases loaded double later. Nils Nicholas also went long with a opposite way dinger.
Thanks To Amy Wheelus For These Great Photos! Latest Majors Reports From The Field
The Voyles brothers, Jim and Ed, combine their twin efforts on their birthday Tuesday from the mound to lead the Orioles to a victory over the Reds 12 to 2 allowing only two runs on two hits. Happy Birthday! Thomas Black produced a 5 Ribbies including a 3 run blast to the top of the right center net to join the Tater Club. He tacked on a line drive in the same inning. Conner Pilch reached safely 4 times on 4 attempts scoring each time. Jack Shelton went 2 for 3 to round out the offense. All in all, a good night for the Birds.
James Topping playing with the Bucs smacked a 4 bagger with two on to power the Pirates in a close one 6 to 5 with the Red Stockings. AA Game Schedule Updated.
The AA Game Schedule was updated today with a few changes. Security Bulletin From Buckhead
There has been a rash of armed robberies involving women having their jewelry stolen at gunpoint in the Buckhead area. None of these events have occurred at the Baseball Park. Our security personnel, including Buckhead's finest Officer Barry Miller at the park, will pass along any further information to the Buckhead family to keep us aware. All of the events have occurred with women wearing expensive jewelry in the shopping areas around Buckhead and were without another adult present. Some of these women were alone, with their children or pregnant. Police are cautioning women to be careful when wearing expensive jewelry, traveling without another adult and to be vigilant about their surroundings while shopping or traveling in the Buckhead area. They also recommend hiding jewelry inside their hand when traveling to and from their cars. An email containing further information will be sent to all the Buckhead families.
3-21-2007 Wednesday
Andrew George, Sportsmanship Award
Andrew George of the 2006 Majors Athletics and winner of the 2006 Sportsmanship Award leads the Little League Pledge at Opening Day. The sportsmanship award is given to the Majors player who best exemplifies by his or her character and behavior the best that sportsmanship has to offer. Players are nominated by the Majors coaches and voted on by the umpires. Andrew has graduated from Buckhead now and we wish him well. ESPNZone Play 'Til May
Looking for a fun outing with family or friends? Visit ESPN Zone in Buckhead every Saturday and Sunday from April 7th - May 20th, 11am until 1pm and receive unlimited game play in the Sports Arena for only $1 per person. See ESPNZone web site for further information.
Click Here For ESPNZone Web Site!
3-20-2007 Tuesday
T-Ballers During The National Anthem
A Big Opening Day Thank You!
Buckhead owes a great debt of gratitude to many of its volunteers for making opening day a super success! In particular, Martha Payne put together our opening day ceremony this year which was not only an outstanding start to our season but well organized and on time! Krist Voyles, our roster book coordinator, worked very hard to produce our essential roster book and get it in our hands by opening day. This is no small task! Paige Lee, merchandise coordinator, was on the spot in very cold weather doing a wonderful job getting our Buckhead gear out for everyone to enjoy. Last, but certainly not least, is our Coach Loyd. He did a superlative job getting our fields in picture perfect condition for opening day. Many remarked that the fields looked as good or better than the Brave's spring training facility in Orlando! Thank you to the finest volunteers in youth baseball!
Coach Thad Ellis Elected To Buckhead Hall Of Fame
Coach Ellis (left) Congratulated By Past-president Gene Warren (right) On Hall Of Fame Designation.
Many of your know about the outstanding coaching talents of our Coach Ellis over the years at Buckhead Baseball. A special honor was bestowed on him this year for his dedication to teaching the skills of baseball and sportsmanship to the youth of Buckhead Baseball. He is not only a role model for how to run a team but he is also a very successful leader winning all but one on the post-season contests available to our league. Thank you, Thad, for your contributions to Buckhead over the years on and off the fields. The Coaching Hall of Fame at Buckhead Baseball is a very select group with Thad being only the 10th coach selected in the history of Buckhead Baseball since 1952.
Picture Day Schedules Are Posted
The tireless Martha Payne has posted the picture day schedules for the upcoming photo opportunity which will be on March 24th! Check out the schedule by going to the Homepage and looking under Announcements for the Picture Day link. Majors Tater Report
Nathan Schultz goes long in his first game of the season. Reportedly a bomb by all accounts, and was backed up by a line drive screamer by Morgan Bunting that caused damage to the Capital Cadillac sponsor sign. Conrad Kinsey also sent a message downtown during the Astros - Yankee game for his first career homerun. Congrats! League Standings Posted
Buckhead Baseball official league standings are posted on the left side bar of the homepage under latest news. These will be updated as soon as possible as the standings change. Webmaster, Personal Note
I would like to thank all at Buckhead Baseball for my recognition at the opening ceremony this year. My association with Buckhead has been one of the highlights of my life and this honor from my Buckhead friends is a wonderful gift. I hope that in some way I have given back to the Buckhead Nation a small part of what Buckhead Baseball has given to me and my family. Go Buckhead!
3-19-2007 Monday
ESPNZone Game One A Great Success!
The 1st ESPN Zone Game ended with an exciting finish played by very enthusiastic participants. All players were into the game and were having a lot of fun.
Players of the game were:
White Team: Drew Einbender (Red Sox) & Red Team: Will Rucker (Pirates).
With 1 out in the bottom of the 6th, Will Rucker (Pirates) doubled to RCF. With Ben Brown on 2nd and Will Rucker on 3rd, Alex LaRosa (Yankees) laid down a picture perfect bunt to score Brown to win the game. What an exciting finish!
Will Rucker came through with clutch hits and pitched well for the Red Team and Drew Einbender robbed several Red Team hits with stellar defensive play at 2nd base.
3-17-2007 Saturday
Congratulations! Today Is Opening Day!
This is the day we have all been getting ready for at Buckhead. Today games start and we really get underway. Dress warm! The temperature at start time will be 37oF! The weather is not inviting. The game schedules are up to date and the fields are ready. See you there.
Go Buckhead!
3-16-2007 Friday
All Buckhead Fields Are Closed Today
In preparation for Opening Day, all fields are closed today. All Game Schedules Posted
AA has been updated as of today with the latest information. All leagues have their information up to date. Note: game schedules change and we will up date them on the web site as soon as we get the information.
3-15-2007 Thursday
Opening Day Is Saturday!
Be sure to review the Opening Day information on the homepage under announcements. Be aware that parking is a premium. Carpooling is recommended and be sure to be early if you must park at the park.
Go Buckhead!
3-12-2007 Monday
Buckhead Picture Day Information Posted
Check out the Picture Day information posted at the announcement section of the homepage. Team and individual pictures will be taken on Saturday, March 24th.
3-9-2007 Friday
Board Members, Commissioners & Buckhead Families, All of you have heard about the tragic Bluffton University Baseball Team's bus accident that claimed the lives of 5 players, the bus driver and his wife. What you might not of heard about is Buckhead's efforts to reach out and help the families involved. So many Buckhead Baseball Families called the hospitals and the school, that the AJC and Red Cross called to find out more about our willingness and ability to help the Bluffton Baseball Team. Kim Cornell offered to be our point person on this effort. Once she heard about the Team's need for some clothes, since all their clothes were ruined in the wreck, she went into our store room and brought the team Buckhead Baseball sweat shirts and other items. Since then she has coordinated meals for the families with players still in critical care (unfortunately one of the players passed away today). The families still need some help, and Kim is still coordinating the meals. If you would like to help, please give her a call (404) 290-3211. All of us should be proud to be a part of an organization that cares enough to reach out to others in their time of need. Thank you to all of you that have offered to help and a special thanks to Kim for taking the lead in coordinating our efforts to help! Donal Ratigan
Click Here To See AJC Article About The Buckhead Effort!
3-2-2007 Friday
Step Up To Help Friday's Bus Accident Victims
Buckhead Baseball is asking everyone in the Buckhead Nation to step up and offer assistance to the families of the Bluffton University Baseball Team who were injured in the I-75 bus accident. Many of these families are unfamiliar with the Atlanta area and need our help to be with their injured family members. Buckhead is coordinating with the Red Cross to provide assistance while the families help their loved ones recover. Call our coordinator, Kim Cornell, at the contact information below to be of assistance. Go Buckhead!
Kim Cornell
Phone: 770-432-0677 or
Email:
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Thank you Kim!
3-1-2007 Thursday
All Fields Closed Due To RRRAAAIIINNN!
Opening Day Instructions Posted!
See the link off the homepage under announcements about opening day instructions.
2-25-2007 Sunday
All Infields Are Closed To Practice, A Cages Also Closed.
For today, the Infields are closed to any practice activity due to an overwhelming water load from the passing storm this morning. They cannot be dried and made stable for play by the scheduled practice times today. In addition, the A cages are closed as they are underwater making use of the pitching machines unsafe.
Bill Melvin Summer Camp Dates Announced.
In 2007, Bill Melvin is hosting two sessions of baseball camp onthe playing fields at Buckhead Baseball.
Session 1: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27
Session 2: Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3
The hours for each session are 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily.
The cost per session is $225 for each participant. All players between the ages of 5 to 12 are welcome. The ratio of players to coaches is less than 10:1.
Players are grouped according to age and skill.
Click Here For More Information
2-20-2007 Tuesday
Umpires Clinic Announced.
There is a State sponsored Umpire Clinic scheduled for Marc 2, 3 & 4 in Smyrna. This will be an expanded three day clinic. Friday night will be at the Smyrna Community Center and will cover Rules. Saturday and Sunday will be field work and will be at Chuck Camp Park on Benson Poole Rd in Smyrna. Please pass the word to your umpires. Managers and coaches are encouraged to attend the Rules portion and are welcome for the Mechanics portion as well. Check out the State Website for contact and registration information.
www.eteamz.active.com/LLBgeorgia
2-19-2007 Monday
More Game Schedules Posted.
The games schedules for Majors to 6YO T-Ball are posted in the game schedule section off the left side bar of the web site.
2-18-2007 Sunday
Game Schedules For Majors to A League Posted
The games schedules are posted on the left side bar of the homepage for the Majors, AAA, AA, and A leagues so far.
Cell Phone Found At Buckhead
If you lost your cell phone at the fields this weekend please contact the web master. We have it but the battery is dead.
2-15-2007 Thursday
T-Ball Team Notifications Coming Today Or Tomorrow
You should hear from your t-ball coach today or tomorrow as practices will start this weekend.
Be Sure To Update Your League Information
If you have not already done so, take the time to update your league information. Make sure you have the latest phone numbers and addresses that will go in the Roster Book. Go to the registration site and log in and check your contact information to make sure it is correct. The registration web site link is on the homepage of the web site under announcements. Opening day is less than a month away!
2-14-2007 Wednesday
Happy Valentine's Day
Do something nice for your Valentine, then get back to practice! Opening day is in 30 days. Do you have a baseball related picture that you want on the web site? Email your picture to the web master using the link on the Homepage and we will get it on there. Go Buckhead!
Updates Posted
There are updates to the Majors, AA and T-ball practice schedules in their section as well as the Coach Loyd Center schedule in the Coaches section.
2-13-2007 Tuesday
All Fields Are Closed Today!
Due to the nasty weather all Fields Are Closed Today by order of the Supreme Commander of the Playing Surface. All practices on the fields are cancelled. If you are practicing at an alternate besides outside then follow the direction of your manager.
2-10-2007 Saturday
Big Day With A Big Dawg!
AA players Hunter "Bulldog" Adams and Rankin Woley meet UGA Shortstop and former Buckhead Baseball player, Gordon Beckham, while in Athens. Hunter and Rankin were batboys for the UGA season opener on Feb. 9. Beckham hits two homeruns!
2-9-2007 Friday
AAA, AA, and A Drafts Complete Tonight!
The drafts for leagues A and up should be completed this evening. Players families will be notified by their coaches soon thereafter. Practices for these leagues will start this weekend. Check out the practice schedules for these leagues posted on the web site. T-ball notifications will occur around the 15th and 16th. Please be patient while the coaches make their notifications.
2-7-2007 Wednesday
Mandatory Coaches' Clinic The Saturday 2-10-2007!
The MANDATORY coaches' clinic will be this Saturday. Managers should bring all their assistant coaches and interested parents to the clinic.
All the fields will be closed during the coaches' clinic.
***Interested Parents Are Welcome!***
Archive Photo: 2003 AAA Alley Cats
PACE ACADEMY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH , 2007 9:00AM to 11:00AM
(Try to arrive early, we’ll start on time and have a lot to cover)
T BALL to MAJORS Managers will benefit from the slate of Professional Coaches that we have lined up this year! We’re very fortunate to have some of the area brightest and most respected providing focused instruction in areas ranging from Speed and Agility to the Psychology of Hitting and everything in between.
We’ve planned a fast paced, highly energized, and informative session that will benefit us all!
All good baseball people know that you learn something new every year! Let’s make this year’s turn out the best ever!
Instructors
Brandon Smith Oakland A’s / New York Mets Practice Planning / Organization / Catching
Ben Johnstone Yale / Chicago Cubs Hitting
Keith Law Detroit Tigers Fielding
Bill Melvin Chicago Cubs Form Throwing / Pitching
Directions to Pace are as follows:
Turn into the Pace Entrance at the stone pillars and follow the entrance drive to the back of the school. We can park in the lot between the Baseball field and the Aquatic Center. Go up the concrete stairs located to the right of the Aquatic Center and go into the double doors to the left. You will be entering the Middle School Activity Center. Go through the entrance rotunda and turn right down the corridor that leads to the elevator. Take the elevator to the 5th floor and turn right down the corridor and follow the corridor to the “Knights Room.” I’ll have signs Posted with directional arrows.
2-6-2007 Tuesday
T-Ball Notification Information!
Tee ball team selection will not be completed until 2/14 and the parents should know by Friday 2/16.
2-5-2007 Monday
Take The Buckhead Baseball Parent Survey!
A group of 6 Industrial Engineering students at Georgia Tech has contacted Buckhead Baseball for their Senior Design Project. They are working with us to help with the traffic and parking issues at the park. This survey will provide accurate data for further analysis. Click on the link in the announcements section of the Homepage to take the survey.
Buckhead Baseball Has Two Divisions!
This year all levels of Buckhead Baseball will be configured to have two divisions. The Peachtree and Piedmont divisions. To see the teams in each division of the Majors league, click on the link below.
Click Here For The Majors League Divisions And The Players
2-3-2007 Saturday
Majors Draft Last Night
The Majors draft occurred on Friday night and notifications should be complete sometime today. Majors practices start today. Check the practice schedules posted on the left side bar of the web site for place and time of your team. AAA, AA, and A drafts occur on the 9th with their practices starting the following Saturday. Rookie and T-ball teams will be assigned soon thereafter and you will notified by your coach of your team assignment and first practice. Team Mom Meeting Announced
Team mom meeting for paperwork and uniforms will occur on February 20th. See link in Announcements section of the Homepage for time and place information.
2-1-2007 Thursday
Practice Schedules Will Start to Appear.
On the Left Side Bar of the Homepage in the section Practice Schedules this link will take you to the preliminary practice schedules as they become available. Please note: these schedules are the assigned times for the teams to meet. Coaches may change them. We are usually informed about the changes but if they are last minute we will not know. See the posted date of the schedule of your league above the link. Currently, we have only the Majors Pre-season Practice Schedule. Without a doubt it will have to be updated.
1-30-2007 Tuesday
Tryouts On A Frigid Day!
Thanks To Everyone Involved!
1-29-2007 Monday
USA Baseball Issues Statement On Metal Bat Safety!
They say, "Injuries to the pitcher from batted balls are very rare and can happen while using metal or wood bats. There is no data to indicate that the few catastrophic injuries to baseball pitchers from metal bats would not have happened if the batter was using a wood bat." Scientific studies show, the injuries in wood bat leagues were more severe than in the metal bat leagues. Note: Modern metal bats have the same BESR (bat exit speed ratio) as wood bats. There is no scientific or medical reason to ban metal bats for safety concerns according to USA Baseball. USA Baseball is the governing body of virtually all youth sports organizations throughout the nation including Pony and LLBB.
Little League Press Release - Click Here!
1-28-2007 Sunday
Buckhead Baseball Tryouts Completed!
Thanks to all the volunteers, coaches, players and parents who worked together to make it happen. Please consult the 2007 Calendar on the left side bar of the homepage for upcoming events including team notification dates. Coaches will notify you prior to practices starting of your team assignment.
Positive Coaching Alliance Board Meeting Tonight!
1-26-2007 Friday
Tryouts Scheduled For This Weekend.
Don't forget that we have tryouts scheduled for this weekend! All the schedules are posted in the tryout section of the web site under announcements. Please read this section carefully so you will know the score. Temps will be cold with maximum about middle 50s so see the suggested clothing descriptions on the tryout page. Good Luck and Go Buckhead.
1-21-2007 Sunday
New Little League Pitch Count Rules Available For Download.
The new publication, "Protecting Young Pitching Arms: The Little League Pitch Count Regulation Guide for Parents, Coaches, and League Officials" is being printed and bound now. Copies will be sent to local Little Leagues in the next few weeks. But you can get your copy right away by downloading.
Click Here To Download Copy of Pitching Rules - PDF
1-18-2007 Thursday
Tryout Numbers And Times Are Posted!
Check the link off the homepage under Announcements! Tryout times and numbers are posted for all tryout leagues. Each player has a tryout number and tryout group time. Read all information on the tryout page carefully. Please note: AA tryouts will start at 1:30 PM on Saturday and be held on the Majors field following the Majors tryout. All Pitching and Catching tryouts for pitching leagues (Majors, AAA, and AA) will be held immediately following their respective general tryouts.
Saturday, 1-27-2007 Tryouts:
Majors on (Majors Field) Starting At 10:00 AM
AA on (Majors Field) Starting At 1:30 PM
Sunday, 1-28-2007 Tryouts:
AAA on (Majors Field) Starting At 1:00 PM
A on (AAA Field) Starting At 1:00PM
1-17-2007 Wednesday
Past Sportsmanship Award!
This picture shows Terry Jerden, our umpire chief, in the early 1980s presenting the Sportsmanship Award to Majors Oriole player, Ross Dedeyn. The sportsmanship award is presented to the Majors player who best exemplifies good sportsmanship during the season. The Sportsmanship Award is nominated by the Majors coaches and voted on by the season umpires.
Tryout Numbers And Times Coming Very Soon.
As soon as the tryout times are finalized I will post them in the tryout section of the web site. The Tryout section is the link in the Announcement Section of the Homepage. There will be links to each league's section. In the list will be the tryout number and player names. Please read the tryout section carefully for instructions. If you have questions or conflicts, please use the contact page on the homepage or email to notify the league of your problem. We will work with you to make your schedule work. If you are new to Buckhead, check the Directions section of the homepage for the map of the fields.
Majors Tryouts - Special Note
Please be aware that in order to be considered for MAJORS league you must attend the majors tryout. Of course, if your player trying out for MAJORS is ill or has an injury preventing a tryout then the league will take that into account. Please notify the league if this is the case so they will be aware of your situation.
Majors tryout is Saturday, 1-27-2007 Tryouts: Majors on the (Majors Field).
1-15-2007 Monday
Positive Coaching Alliance Seminar Dates Announced!
Everyone at Buckhead Baseball is encouraged to attend the Positive Coaching Alliance Seminars that Buckhead Baseball will host for the coming year.
The Positive Coaching Alliance, a national non-profit based at Stanford University, is creating a movement to transform the culture of youth sports so that every youth athlete can have a positive, character-building experience.
Click on the picture below to see the dates of the upcoming seminars.
1-14-2007 Sunday
Volunteer Roles Coming Available!
Roster Book: The roster book volunteer and board member, Krist Voyles, is asking for assistance with the Roster Book this year. She is looking for someone who will also fill the role for the 2008 Season. This is a great opportunity to get hands on training, contribute to Buckhead Baseball and take a leadership position in this great association. The roster book is one of the greatest resources we have at Buckhead and critical to a smoothly running season on the fields. Please consider taking this position in the organization!
Webmaster: It has been one my greatest pleasures to be a board member and the webmaster of Buckhead Baseball for these many years. While my son has graduated from Buckhead, I still enjoy being the voice of Buckhead to the organization and the outside world. At the end of the 2007 Spring season I think it will be time to pass on my role to a person or persons who will carry on. I am not a Techno person or an artist but the web site really does not require heavy technology skills. Anyone who can use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and likes photography can perform this function. I would be glad to assist anyone who thinks they may wish to be the Voice of Buckhead in taking on this responsibility. Please let me know if you think you would be interested.
If you think you might want to volunteer for these positions, please contact me using the contact page or email the webmaster using the link on the bottom left of the Homepage of the Buckhead Web Site.
Go Buckhead!
1982 Majors Season Champions - Newspaper Article
1-12-2007 Friday
Tryout Days Are Posted.
League days for tryouts are posted below. Please read tryout information in the Announcements section of the web site for further information. Individual times for player tryouts will be posted as soon as they are available. If you have a conflict with your tryout day or time, notify the league using the contact form on the homepage or email the web master using the contact email on the bottom left of the homepage.
Saturday, 1-27-2007 Tryouts: Majors on (Majors Field), AA on (AAA Field)
Sunday, 1-28-2007 Tryouts: AAA on (Majors Field), A on (AAA Field)
1-11-2007 Thursday
Spring 2007 Season Is Coming Soon!
Tryouts are coming up on the 27th and 28th of January. I do not have the latest information on which leagues will be on which days yet but I will post it as soon as I get anything new.
Buckhead Baseball Royals - Prob. late 1970s or early 1980s
More To Come!
1-8-2007 Monday
Spring 2007 Season Registration Is Closed.
Buckhead Baseball registration is closed for the 2007 Season. Information about tryouts is forthcoming.
Refunds Are Closed.
We cannot accept applications for refunds of registration fees for the 2007 season.
1-7-2007 Sunday
Be A Buckhead Baseball Backer!
Consider becoming a Sponsor of Buckhead Baseball for your business or organization. There a some remaining sponsorship opportunities but they are going fast. Act now to be sure your sign is on the field by opening day. The Buckhead Community is very supportive of our youth baseball program and our park is visited by a great number of Buckhead families throughout the year. Get noticed by supporting Buckhead Baseball's youth sports program. Go Buckhead.
Spring 2007 Season Registration Completed.
Buckhead Registration is complete and the real season begins soon. Tryouts for the A, AA, AAA and Majors leagues are scheduled for January 27th and 28th. Details and tryout assignments will be posted on the web site soon. Information about what will be happening will be posted regularly here in Latest News. We will have your tryout times on the site in the upcoming days.
12-27-2006 Wednesday
Four Remaining Days of Open Registration!
Check out the registration section and get your Buckhead Registration before the Cut Off on December 31st.
12-14-2006 Monday
Striking Out Injuries In Youth Baseball!
Resurgens Orthopedics Annual Safety Seminar is scheduled for this January. Click here for information about this event.
12-12-2006 Monday
Registration Ends December 31st!
Only 20 more days to register for Spring 2007 Baseball if you have not already done so!!!!!
Go to www.buckheadbaseball.com.
Registration is closed December 31, 2006.
New players MUST come to Frankie Allen Park on Sat. January 6, 2007 from 9:00 – 12:00 with proof of residency and birth certificate to complete registration.
All participants PLEASE go into your account and click the yellow “EDIT” button next to Account Information and make sure you have included/updated all of your information (Mom and Dad’s name, cell numbers, etc.) for the roster book.
12-6-2006 Wednesday
High School Playoff Game Schedules
Friday, 12-8-2006
Class AA
Lovett vs. Dublin
3:00 pm
Class AAAA
St. Pius X vs. Northside, WR
6:00 pm
Class AAAA
East Paulding vs. Marist
9:00 pm
12-5-2006 Tuesday
Buckhead Baseball Graduates Play In State Tourney At Dome!
Buckhead Baseball has numerous graduates playing in the Georgia High School Playoffs at the Georgia Dome this weekend. Lovett, St. Pius and Marist have teams in the running. Come out and support our boys!
December Board Meeting Postponed
The December Buckhead Baseball Board Meeting scheduled for this week will be postponed. Board Members will be notified of the new date.
12-3-2006 Sunday
Minutes Of The Members Meeting And Board Meeting Posted
The Official Minutes of the Buckhead Baseball Members Meeting and the following Board Meeting from 11-16-2006 are posted in the documents section of the web site. Please review this information.
Link To Documents Section Of The Web Site - Click Here
11-30-2006 Thursday
The 2007 Baseball Calendar Posted
We are posting the official 2007 Buckhead Baseball Calendar to the web site. Look on the left side bar for the link to the Calendar.
The 2007 Buckhead Baseball Directors Posted
The 2007 Directors of Buckhead Baseball are posted on the left side bar of the homepage.
11-27-2006 Monday
Buckhead Affiliates With Positive Coaching Alliance!
"Positive Coaching Alliance, a national non-profit based at Stanford University, is creating a movement to transform the culture of youth sports so that every youth athlete can have a positive, character-building experience."
Check their web site by clicking on the logo above.
Four More Days Of Returning Registration!
If you are a sibling of a returning player or a returning player, you have four days left for the returning registration slots. On December 1st, Open Registration begins for new players. New players have until the end of December to register for Buckhead Baseball's 2007 Spring Season.
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