Have commented that about certain College conferences also.
However with IDT seems they could have maybe more control of who is selected to keep the competition competition? Or the buddy system influences it more. ?
While in Colorado...who you watching/following?
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However with IDT seems they could have maybe more control of who is selected to keep the competition competition? Or the buddy system influences it more. ?
There are non published power pools within each age division, but you can figure it pretty easily. It is more pronounced in the 16u/18U divisions. 14U it's a little harder to group teams because of lack of experience and history. Every year could be a little different based on who they got.
They will be seeded in a single elimination bracket once the 6 pool games are played. Even if you get a 1 seed in your NON power pool, you will face a 8th seed from a power pool team, which makes it difficult to advance. A Non power pool 8th seed could potential face a Power Pool 1 seed.
Looking at some of the scores, I thought it was a football tournament. 20 to 17. 18 to 16 type scores pretty common. Small strike zones, thin air, 90 degree temps, breeze blowing out, short fences at 200 feet equals lots of HRs. Routine fly balls float like balloons. Seen two that short hopped the 300 foot fence. Pitchers nightmare. Must keep ball down and only throw riseballs out of the zone.
How would you rate the pitching you are seeing? What you expected? Above or below what you expected?
Daughter is in the 16 IDT Longmont. I am very surprised at some of the teams that are not in this tournament but are in the Sparkler. I am talking about a few of the top 16u teams in the country that certainly belong in the IDT. There are some teams in the IDT that certainly do not belong.Have commented that about certain College conferences also.
However with IDT seems they could have maybe more control of who is selected to keep the competition competition? Or the buddy system influences it more. ?
iDT is not your mother's IDT. Good ole boys club even if good ole boy hasn't had a good team in the last 5 years.
Some teams choose Sparkler/Fireworks. Some choose IDT. Remember there are 85 teams in the 18U Boulder tourney. They all can't be top 30 teams.
Once you qualify to get in, you do your best to stay in. We played a Team LI team one year that didn't have any pitchers. The opposing team had to pitch against their own team. Nothing like hitting a bomb off your own pitcher. LOL. They had to take a 7-0 loss for each game. If your team no shows, you might not get an invite to come back. Bombers Smith used to play Fireworks, looks they are in the IDT now. Have fun and good luck today.
Yeah, Angel's organization has passed their sell by date.
