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Michael Adair
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PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ
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Men's 70
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Aug. 15, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: softball replacement Good advice Tim, that is why I buy all of the balls we use from SSUSA. |
Aug. 15, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: softball replacement This has been a fun thread. For the record being in Northern AZ our last 4 tourneys were in 5300 ft or higher, the only tournament we used new balls was this one. I cleaned up the balls from the Southwest tourney and have used them for all the tourneys since. I brought out 4 new balls for Prescott and did not use them on Sat. One game on Sunday, so why not. I told the umpire after the 3rd inning I would be inserting a new ball every time we came to bat. When the inning was over I walked out the new ball for inspection and put in on the mound before George the other pitcher made it on the field. When the inning was over I retrieved our ball and had the umpire use one of balls in his ballbag. No wasted time and I certainly would not have complained if the opposing team wanted to put in a different legal ball to hit. As noted, none of this helped, we were outhit and out fielded, but I will continue to try to give us an advantage wherever legal. One final note, some of the backup balls were stotes. I have tried all year to only hit the balls we were going to use in vegas. Walt is a good guy and competitive. Nothing wrong with him wanting to stick up for his team. Our division in Vegas will be very competitive and super fun. Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
Aug. 13, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: softball replacement Walt, previously of AZ Ancients, when you are blessed to win tournament or two. Sometimes you get a credit instead of t-shirts. We took our credit and bought balls. That being said, a little soap, water and elbow grease; almost every ball looks newish. Considering we only had one game today, why not not use new balls. We did not hit for crap today, so not much scuffing thus the 4 new balls still look newish. The team that scored more runs and caught more balls, won today. Always great competition between Ranalls and ourselves. Hopefully we both will represent AZ well in Vegas. Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
June 5, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Sadness I understand your angst especially since you had to jump through hoops. Just walk him every time. One player beats you if you let him. |
June 3, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rule Change? If no agenda then not worth mentioning. IMO |
June 2, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rule Change? which team |
June 2, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rule Change? When there are mixed divisions, Rick tries to do his best to allow everyone to play. If you know for sure someone is trying to pull a fast one, just let him know. |
May 3, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Senior Softball: A hitter's game? I was there sweating every second. Amazingly Steve Imlay was our best pitcher on that day. They did not have their sand wedge, but Steve did pick up the 7/10 |
April 23, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SSUSA Hall of Fame I know where to find the NSSHOF members, but is there a link for the SSUSA HOF members? |
April 15, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Southwest Scores Tournament well run, communication outstanding before, during and after. Umpiring at BLD was great. It was our first experience with most of these umpires and there was no quality fall off. Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
March 25, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Islanders 65s AAA looking for two or more player for Southwest. I sent you a text. Mike Adair |
March 24, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Verbal Interference I don't know if the boot thing really causes a miss, but I do know every time there is a ball thrown to the plate when I am catching, Webbie yells, Cheeseburger. He knows I will definitely try harder to catch it. Just sayin. |
March 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: Original Miken Ultra gamer series But DD is absolutely right! Me doing a little butt kissing here, DD sorry about Springs weather, but that just means more registering for Vegas. |
March 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: Original Miken Ultra gamer series I am not sure you are talking about the same bat. Miken Ultra Gamer Series 14" Maxload Senior Slow Pitch Softball Bat: MUL21S New bat. |
March 3, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 5gg spring championships weeds..crickets...weeds...crickets...I have enough trouble with the flip, that is why I send out Kenny V. |
Feb. 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SSUSSA classification Your best bet is call Sac and talk to Bobby or George. |
Feb. 14, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 2024 Super Bowl IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED….a friend of mine has 2 tickets to the 2024 Super Bowl both are box seats. He paid $21,500 each. It includes a limo ride to and from the airport, lunch, dinner, and an unlimited bar tab. Also, backstage passes to the winner's locker room. Signed football and much more. He didn’t realize when he bought them, it would be on the same day as his wedding. If you are interested he’s looking for someone to take his place. It’s at St. Paul’s church in Orlando Florida at 3 pm on Saturday. Her name is Ashley she’s about 5’4” and 115 pounds. She’s a great cook, and loves to hunt and fish. She’ll be the one wearing the white dress in front of the church |
Feb. 10, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: TOC WINNERS This is not a best of the best tournament. Rosters are a little more fluid. I view it as a celebration tourney. Enjoy the experience. |
Jan. 13, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 9. Make safety bag plays safer I think this rules change misses the mark. I believe this creates more of a safety issue than solves it. It also requires the umpire to make a ruling regarding the trajectory of the ball when the fielder utilizes the safety bag. I envision more collisions at first as opposed to less. 9. Make safety bag plays safer RECOMMENDATION: If a throw or play pulls the fielder into foul territory, allow him to touch the safety base to put out the batter-runner. MOTION to adopt ASA/USA rule: “On any force out attempt from the foul side of first base, the defense and the batter-runner may use either the white or contrasting color portion of the base. On an errant throw pulling the defense off the white portion of the base into foul ground, the defense and the batter-runner can use either the white or contrasting color portion.” And separately, the rule says: “When the defensive player uses the foul portion of the double base, the batter-runner can run in fair territory when the throw is coming from the foul side of the base, and if hit by the thrown ball, it is not interference. If intentional interference is ruled, the runner is out.” MOTION PASSED 11-0 |
Dec. 25, 2022 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Thank you, SSUSA For once Webbie, I agree with everything you said. |