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This is the only ranking system that matters in TB.
This is the only ranking system that matters in TB.
IMHO, you would compile the travel ball teams for the players in the NCAA, and then categorize TB teams by the number of players in the NCAA, using some kind of weighting system. E.g., a player on Oklahoma is weighted more heavily than a player at Central Oklahoma.
I think Flo-Softball put out some type of top 50 ranking. I think you have to subscribe to their service to see it.
If it's like their list of best 100 players, then it's dubious. But, their methodology would be interesting. I assume that they look at results of the various nationals and then talk to the coaches of those teams and do the guesswork from there.
This is why I always call the various national tournaments a "mythical national championship". Win one and you are not a national champion. Rather you are the best team, at that tournament, on that day. Still a worthy accomplishment, but claiming a national championship is certainly a stretch. You just cannot do an apples to apples comparison when you have a mix bag of fruit with some vegetables thrown in for good measure.
I love this post. Our team recently participated in a "World Series" that included over 100 teams in our age bracket. A friend of mine competed in a different "World Series" with 36 teams. A different friend competed in yet a different "World Series" that included less than 20 teams. How many "World Champions" can there be? Nationals are just as bad. And don't get me started on State Championships. I can name 8 different teams in PA that are 2016 16u State Champions. As you stated, a worthy accomplishment, but does the win truly deserve the title?
Maybe they could do what NCAA football did. Take the best of each division and play a true national championship. Lol it would be as much of a joke as the football system is now. But I'm sure it would be fun to watch.
IMHO, you would compile the travel ball teams for the players in the NCAA, and then categorize TB teams by the number of players in the NCAA, using some kind of weighting system. E.g., a player on Oklahoma is weighted more heavily than a player at Central Oklahoma.
18U JO Cup in Atlanta had some really good teams in it this year - East Cobb Bullets - Schnute, Atlanta Vipers - Vallery, Gold Coast Hurricanes, and GA Elite - Hoover