Schaumburg BA Softball Team

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  1. Norseman

    Norseman Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Illinois

    #21 Norseman, Jul 16, 2014
  2. pschul4

    pschul4 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Illinois

    Monday works for me, just need to know time and place
     
    #22 pschul4, Jul 16, 2014
  3. Norseman

    Norseman Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Illinois

    I'm working on recruiting two more players if the offer for non-BAs is still open, HW. One said he could make the practice on Monday too.
     
    #23 Norseman, Jul 16, 2014
  4. pcstuck

    pcstuck Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2013 Illinois
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    My buddy lives in Arlington heights and would prob be interested if we need non-BA's to fill out the squad also
     
    #24 pcstuck, Jul 16, 2014
  5. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Yes, definitely invite the non-BAs. I'm looking for a field where we can practice and will post an address this weekend at the latest. Does anyone have field recommendations?

    Let's shoot for a 6pm start time wherever we decide. I'll pick up some 12" softballs for us to use as well.
     
    #25 HighWine, Jul 16, 2014
  6. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Dicks Sporting Goods is having a sale right now and there are quite a few cleats in the clearance tent in the parking lot. Prices inside weren't bad for the moderately priced cleats, either. Remember, no metal spikes. Bats are on sale as well. I forgot how freaking expensive they are. What are some of the best legal bats?
     
    #26 HighWine, Jul 17, 2014
  7. EOTLBrewer

    EOTLBrewer Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2011 Illinois

    DeMarini are good ones we used.
     
    #27 EOTLBrewer, Jul 17, 2014
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  8. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Miken bats are popular as well. Not sure of specific models. Batting practice will consist of chugging a beer and then spinning in circles with our foreheads on the end of the bat, right?
     
    #28 mychalg9, Jul 17, 2014
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  9. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Yes, that's why we need one bat for every player!
     
    #29 HighWine, Jul 17, 2014
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  10. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    #30 HighWine, Jul 17, 2014
  11. Norseman

    Norseman Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Illinois

    I bought a 26 oz. DeMarini Ultimate Weapon at Menard's last night - $30. I've hit with them before, it's definitely not a "hot" bat but it's serviceable. The best bats I've used in the past were a DeMarini Double Wall and a Miken Ultra II that the umpire turned a blind eye to.
     
    #31 Norseman, Jul 17, 2014
  12. Norseman

    Norseman Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Illinois

    Freak and Ultra II from Miken are banned. Worth is another popular brand (I've never used) but I know a bunch of those are illegal too.
     
    #32 Norseman, Jul 17, 2014
  13. pschul4

    pschul4 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Illinois

    What are the dimensions of the league field? Home run limit?
     
    #33 pschul4, Jul 17, 2014
  14. Norseman

    Norseman Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Illinois

    300 foot fences at Olympic park I believe. 3 HR limit, then 1 over if the other team gets to 3 as well.

    Here's a website showing the status of fields in Schaumburg:
    http://parkfun.com/parks/baseball-softball-field-conditions

    My coworker said that Campanelli Park at 1024 W. Weathersfield Way could be a good option. 5 fields there, but if they're all being used there's an open field that we could play on as well
     
    #34 Norseman, Jul 17, 2014
  15. pschul4

    pschul4 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Illinois

    Works for me!
     
    #35 pschul4, Jul 17, 2014
  16. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    Got room for a slap-hitting second baseman? I was once compared to Chuck Knoblauch. Apparently we ate our sub sandwiches in similar manners.
     
    #36 BeerGreg, Jul 17, 2014
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  17. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    Backwards?
     
    #37 mychalg9, Jul 17, 2014
  18. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    Correct. And when disposing of the wrapper, we would miss the trashcan by a good 6'.
     
    #38 BeerGreg, Jul 17, 2014
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  19. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    Responses above. I hope you aren't this inquisitive at all times. Good lord!
     
    #39 BeerGreg, Jul 17, 2014
  20. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    I was hoping that too, er...thinking that.
     
    #40 mychalg9, Jul 17, 2014
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