Saturday, March 5, 2011

Practice #2--Also not a practice

The Mudcats assembled Saturday morning at the Hegeman Hitting Wonderland for a quick hitting session that was designed to help a few certain parents keep their minds off the evening's other games (not Texas-Baylor). The team was split into several stations, including tee, soft toss, Hurricane #1, Hurricane #2 and live pitching. I assume that something happened at those stations but I have no idea what it was. That's because, in an effort to keep me away from the actual baseball, Coach Andrew assigned me to the basketball station. Therefore, I can provide the following scouting report on the hoops skills of the spring 2011 Mudcats:

Gabe: Good physical presence, willing to battle for rebounds. One way or another, there is never any doubt where he is on the court. One of the few players capable of playing a solid game while wearing batting gloves.

Zach: Could have posted up most Mudcats and maybe even a coach or two, but chose to focus on his perimeter game. Dangerous from anywhere on the asphalt.

Brenner: Surprising range and a killer crossover. Used the basketball station as a warmup for a stellar performance in his team's basketball game later in the afternoon.

Bags: Sees the whole floor, gets his teammates involved.

Drew: Spent a good bit of his time as the referee. A very fair arbiter, and certainly more competent than the crew that will be in the Smith Center tonight.

Smiley: Actually made a shot on the basketball goal by throwing the football. Might have been watching too many trick shot videos.

Asher: Tenacious rebounder, spends more time on the ground than in the air. Doing his best to overcome a significant lack of athletic genes.

Hayes: Dangerous from the corner, good quickness.

Charley: Was on fire. Later revealed he is coming off a championship season with his rec team. Said if the team had had a better coach, could have perhaps made the NCAA Tournament field.

Noah: Sneaky fast. Also caught several pop flies in a row in the grass adjacent to the basketball court.

Luke: Has mastered the art of the runner going right.


Asher's Dad: I have no idea how, but somehow managed to be the leading rebounder. Game marked first time in recorded history a member of the Lucas family was the tallest person on a basketball court.

The Mudcats hit the floor for a legitimate, regulation-length practice tomorrow at 3 p.m. at West Raleigh.

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