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Real name:

Raul Mancha

Location:

Albuquerque NM

Division:

Men's 50

Messages posted by FTP

Nov. 28, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Winter Worlds Dates for 2026 Yes, figured that out a long time ago. So anywhere from the 10-22nd. Got it.
Nov. 26, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Winter Worlds Dates for 2026 Any word on dates for Winter Worlds 2026?
Nov. 19, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bullhead/ Laughlin 55’s, 60’s Cancelled for 55's and 60's. Was informed tournament dates were too close to Gold Glove and Spring Training tournaments. They did not want to take away participants from those two tourneys.
Nov. 18, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bullhead/ Laughlin 55’s, 60’s I was just looking at the SSUSA website for tournaments. I do not see a category for 55 or 60s. I believe there it was there earlier this year. Was this canceled for the 55s and 60s?
April 2, 2025 FTP	Topic: Bats Discussion: Senior Bats JohnO28, I used the 26 OZ. 2023 Cell Block Wig Popper. Hit mostly line drives, exit velocity between 85-95mph. 6 ft. 245lbs. Bench 315lbs. Recommend different bat?
April 1, 2025 FTP	Topic: Bats Discussion: Senior Bats Saw a recommendation for Short Porch bats; they are HOT but IMO they break/crack faster than any other bat I've owned. I rarely break bats and have broken 2 over the past 2 seasons. Great POP but you'll be investing in another one soon.
Feb. 23, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: A wild suggestion for the 12 ft pitching height LOL! It's Senior Softball! Leave it alone, we're gonna complain/suggest our way out of a good thing!
Jan. 31, 2025 FTP	Topic: Bats Discussion: Good job SSUSA on bat policy I just saw the news letter; thank you for the change in testing policy. I for one, have traded bats or bought bats from other players and was scared to use them. The new voluntary testing policy will get a lot of use. I am sure it will discover "unknown" illegal bats since many will now get it tested. Marking it as NOT USABLE and not suspending players for it will take more dangerous bats out of the league and take the paranoia out of voluntary testing. Again, great job! Apologizing to the reinstated players was a classy move. BRAVO!!! Play ball!
Jan. 31, 2025 FTP	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Drills for launch angle Can anybody direct me to site/video that helps with has launch angle drills? I am trying to develop a swing to hit the occasional HR if situation warrants it. Have plenty of power, just can't get it into the air. Thanks in advance.
Jan. 14, 2025 FTP	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Clarification for pop-up caught by catcher rule I read the minutes for this past rules committee meeting. I'm a little confused: when the ball is fouled backwards, does the ball have to go over the batter's head when caught by the catcher to be an out?
Jan. 12, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Doc Metcalf schedule 2025 Thanks for responding! He has never responded on his own message board; just frustrated. Thanks again for your time.
Jan. 12, 2025 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Doc Metcalf schedule 2025 Still no schedule for Don Metcalf 2025. New year, same old story. Realize this not an SSUSA sanctioned tournament but it is on your website. Tried director's site--- nothing as usual. Don't imagine it would be too difficult, not a lot of teams enter. ( Maybe this is partially why).
Jan. 1, 2025 FTP	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Illegal Bats 10 year suspension is enough, I think. No need to embarrass them, which is what I think your motivation is. Are you going to check all the rosters for every tournament you're playing in? Just my opinion, done with this.
Jan. 1, 2025 FTP	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Illegal Bats Why would you want to know names? They are already suspended and won't be able to compete with or against you? I'm sure you'll know who they are if they come within a 100 miles of you (rumor mill). We're gonna "safety" our way out of the game we all love.
Dec. 20, 2024 FTP	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Thank You, Stephanie Thank you Stephanie for all your hard work so us old foggies can can play ball. People behind the scenes is what makes this work, thank you again.
Oct. 23, 2024 FTP	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Winter Worlds bat testing. Forgive me if you have already addressed this: will there be compression testing at this Winter Worlds. (2025 Season)? Also will we able to get a bat tested before the tournament starts, maybe while signing in before tournament starts? If it fails, sticker it and unable to use instead of possible suspension? Many ball players have traded or bought bats from other players; at our age 10 years is a life time suspension.
Dec. 24, 2023 FTP	Topic: Bats Discussion: New rule on shaved bats Ban player for life. Forfeit all games player was on roster for and.... 1 yr. ban on team from World Tournament.
Aug. 20, 2023 FTP	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Utah 55 team I hav 3 experienced travel ball players ; 2 will be AAA rated and 1 Major. We will be figuring out what to do for next year after this coming world tournament in Las Vegas. I will stay in touch through this website.
Aug. 20, 2023 FTP	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Rocky Mountain update Saturday night Any update on standings ?
Aug. 17, 2023 FTP	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Utah 55 team Would this be a 55 AAA team? How many players are you looking for? # tournaments a year?

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