I would like him to play. Mike would be an asset to the team no doubt. He really came into his hitting last year and it would be nice to have him at the 3, 4, or 5 hole.
We played well in Rapid City last Sunday.
This will make us more competitive for Legion. Hopefully it (club season) will take off and more kids will want to play. I think it will put the hook into the younger kids.
I was happy with what Thomas did. He didn't come out and throw his hard stuff in any of his innings. We didn't want him to.
Early I don't think he (Picket) had all of his stuff and also he didn't get to warm up properly.
Offensively the first game we just crushed the ball.
I was pleased with both games. Our sportsmanship was outstanding.
Dan really came into his own pitching last year (during Legion play). He received the sportsmanship award during the regional tournament.
When he is not pitching he can play anywhere. He is really invaluable to this team not only is he the No. 1 pitcher he is just a utility player that can play anywhere else.
We have some kids who want to use this high school season and the Legion baseball as a springboard for college. I think high school baseball will afford colleges to recruit during the school year.
