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- damnit458 - 02-25-2007
Back in highschool when I used to play legion we used to scrim the types of leagues that you seem to be talking about (18+). IIRC most were actually arround early to mid twenties, but they were definitely skilled.
Having not been around the game in a few years I doubt that I could practice for a month or two and be on par, or even a little worse than what they were. But I wouldn't be surprised if a league containing players that are a little more rusty such as yourself did exist. Northern Virginia has so many different leagues for stuff like that.
Concerning softball, I play IM here, and I played for both the BEA and BLS softball teams the past two summers, and I found that I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I also distinctly remember seeing a lot more competitive softball leagues around Fairfax. I think it might be a good idea to attend one of the more competitive games and see if its up to your standards. You might be pleasantly surprised.
- HAULN-SS - 02-27-2007
I went and practiced with some wooden bat league guys tonight. It was ok, their coach/3Bman is a real douche. It seemed like he was trying to discourage me from coming out before I even got there(via email) and the same attitude ensued once i was there. I think he must've started his period since I first got in touch with him or something.
- HAULN-SS - 02-28-2007
Had another practice last night with the 25+ Aluminum bat league (even thought I'm 23, they said I could get in on some technicality)
They seemed pretty good - a part of the dcmsbl
Did you ever hear from your friend what league he's in Jason?
- Kaan - 02-28-2007
I played ALOT of baseball growing up. In high school I spent all 4 years on the varsity squad as a catcher/utility infielder. We won a state championship one year and I an all district/region player at both catcher and second base. I'd love to get back into it all.
After college i played a couple of summers of slow pitch church league softball. you will NOT find a more competative league out there for softball. we were practicing 2-3 times a week, and 2-3 games a week. the top teams will pull double plays, you have to run your ass off every play, there is no half assing anything.
- CaptainHenreh - 02-28-2007
Ha! Kaan has a vagina!
- WRXtranceformed - 02-28-2007
Company softball leagues ftw! Sucks I can't play now due to my new position, but hopefully I'll be able to get out there and watch a few games =/
The best part about softball leagues is the shit-talking during the games and the drinks afterwards
- damnit458 - 02-28-2007
WRXtranceformed Wrote:The best part about softball leagues is the shit-talking during the games and the drinks afterwards
Hahaha yeah when I played for BLS a few summers ago my whole team got a lot of shit because they brought their intern, who wasn't even old enough to drink :wink: . People get pretty competitive about that stuff.
- Kaan - 02-28-2007
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Ha! Kaan has a vagina!
I also was on the varsity basketball and football teams for the same amount of time
and when you are 5'5... basketball is not a vagina sport... your at everyone elses elbow height!
I was one of those assholes in high school that had a blinged out letter jacket
- HAULN-SS - 02-28-2007
you should come out and play then - not sure how many more this team needs - but it looks like I got a spot on it, they invited me back anyway.
- Kaan - 02-28-2007
I'm way to out of shape to be on a team now... plus my knees are shot from playing catcher for so long... but i wouldnt mind throwing around. I actually thought about trying to coach some little league for a while. hit me up and let me know if they need a utility/catcher that hasnt hit a baseball in 6 years
- Mike - 02-28-2007
i'd play, i did all the travel shit when i was younger as a pitcher/infielder. i was better at running, so that's what i did in high school.
- Mike - 02-28-2007
KPWSerpiente Wrote:The reason you are having a problem finding an adult baseball league is because baseball is what boys do to pass the time while men are out playing soccer or other macho sports.
Seriously.
-T
yeah, because people take dives left and right in baseball.
- HAULN-SS - 02-28-2007
yeah, its been 6 years for me too, but i was real surprised how fast it comes back. I know there was one team looking for a catcher - but this team is pretty deep at catcher, but infield utility might be of some use. Looks like there is a draft type thing coming up - not sure how that works, I've just been trying to find a team ahead of time. I think if you were going to try to get 3 - 4 people all on the same team, you might have to just start a team - or find a team that was really hurting for players..which means it might be across town or something.
check out <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.dcmsbl.com">www.dcmsbl.com</a><!-- w --> and on the left there is a link for a message board - and you can go to the "looking" section at the top of that page and see the players/teams looking
and also from the main page you can register for the draft
- Maengelito - 02-28-2007
Kaan Wrote:I actually thought about trying to coach some little league for a while.
but the commonwealth of virginia knows better than to let you hang out with little children unsupervised
- WRXtranceformed - 02-28-2007
Mike Wrote:KPWSerpiente Wrote:The reason you are having a problem finding an adult baseball league is because baseball is what boys do to pass the time while men are out playing soccer or other macho sports.
Seriously.
-T
yeah, because people take dives left and right in baseball.
Baseball is definitely a pussy sport when it comes to physical contact. When do you hit someone, like once a year when you charge home plate and the catcher has it?
- Mike - 02-28-2007
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Mike Wrote:KPWSerpiente Wrote:The reason you are having a problem finding an adult baseball league is because baseball is what boys do to pass the time while men are out playing soccer or other macho sports.
Seriously.
-T
yeah, because people take dives left and right in baseball.
Baseball is definitely a pussy sport when it comes to physical contact. When do you hit someone, like once a year when you charge home plate and the catcher has it?
well no shit, it isn't a game of contact. it's a game of skill...
- Kaan - 02-28-2007
i was a catcher and i was fairly good at stealing bases... i was only thrown out once in high school. There is more contact and dirty play than you realize. and in little league, with wild pitchers, there is ALOT of contact at home plate with people coming home when they think you lost the ball between your legs or behind you.
- HAULN-SS - 02-28-2007
heh - yeah, ive definately seen some pretty nasty metal spikes in legs with high slides and such. Then there's always the risk of getting nailed in the back, elbow, ankle, or face with a 9oz weight going 85mph....i'd be willing to bet that single impact hurts more than any single impact in football - assuming it was a clean hit and you didnt twist your ankle or arm up under yourself and break it.
- WRXtranceformed - 02-28-2007
Mike Wrote:Well that's what Travis was saying so.....WRXtranceformed Wrote:Mike Wrote:KPWSerpiente Wrote:The reason you are having a problem finding an adult baseball league is because baseball is what boys do to pass the time while men are out playing soccer or other macho sports.
Seriously.
-T
yeah, because people take dives left and right in baseball.
Baseball is definitely a pussy sport when it comes to physical contact. When do you hit someone, like once a year when you charge home plate and the catcher has it?
well no shit, it isn't a game of contact. it's a game of skill...
Most of baseball is sitting on your ass or standing and waiting for the ball to come to you. It definitely takes skill, but it's a lazy sport.
- damnit458 - 02-28-2007
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Well that's what Travis was saying so.....
Most of baseball is sitting on your ass or standing and waiting for the ball to come to you. It definitely takes skill, but it's a lazy sport.
Yeah, trying to cover 100 feet to catch a ball, having to react instantly to a ball coming off the bat of someone 90 feet away from you, and sprinting 180 feet around the basepath is definitely lazy .
While I understand what you're trying to say Lee, Travis didn't exactly make the same point as you. Yes, you aren't moving every second, but it's not like any out of shape person can come play. In fact, 9 times out of 10 the only out of shape player on the baseball field is the pitcher, and even that has its own little quirks.