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18 Replies Last post: Dec 16, 2006 12:33 AM by nc2714 1 2 Previous Next

xcrunner97

110 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

Dec 12, 2006 8:01 PM

Can't decide...

...baseball or track?
Last year i played baseball, but ended up getting really out of shape for xc when the fall came around. i know track would keep me more fit, but baseball has always been my #1 sport. which should i do?

alexanderthegr8042

1,229 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Dec 12, 2006 8:09 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

what position do you play?

YoungRunner07

64 posts since
Dec 11, 2006

2. Dec 12, 2006 9:03 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

Im in the same situation...... if baseball is your # 1 sport then play baseball but keep running daily to keep yourself in shape for XC. Good Luck

kjb runner

353 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

3. Dec 12, 2006 9:04 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

Well if you ask on a running forum, one would only assume the answer will be overwhelmingly track...

TRACK!

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

4. Dec 13, 2006 7:55 AM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

I agree with youngrunner, do what you like doing. If you want to keep fit for cross country, just use the time between now and when the season starts to build up a base. That'll put you in a better position to do well in cross country than if you did track and trashed your body with lots of speedwork.

xcrunner97

110 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

5. Dec 13, 2006 2:34 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by alexanderthegr8:
what position do you play?<HR>

im the best utility man in my grade (for those of you who don't pay attention to baseball that means i play anywhere) but mainly i play short stop and third, and i'm starting to take up catching, because my town team didn't have a good one

kjb runner

353 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

6. Dec 13, 2006 2:58 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by xcrunner97:
im the best utility man in my grade (for those of you who don't pay attention to baseball that means i play anywhere) but mainly i play short stop and third, and i'm starting to take up catching, because my town team didn't have a good one<HR>

If your a utility player that means you suck too much and your second string basically. They called me a utility player until I realized I sucked at baseball and killed kids in track.

xcrunner97

110 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

7. Dec 13, 2006 7:22 PM

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Re: Can't decide...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kjb runner:

If your a utility player that means you suck too much and your second string basically. They called me a utility player until I realized I sucked at baseball and killed kids in track. <HR>

no ive always started...it just means they put the people who have specific positions in first, then put me where they need someone

Deadpixel

321 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Dec 13, 2006 7:52 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by xcrunner97:
no ive always started...it just means they put the people who have specific positions in first, then put me where they need someone<HR>

No, it means you suck, or your town has less than 20 people in it you never have a full team on the field at once.

I hated it when they did that to me back in 7th grade, so I figured "Hey, if I suck at baseball, oh well" and quit. Never looked back.

bruncle

718 posts since
Sep 26, 2005

9. Dec 13, 2006 9:39 PM

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Re: Can't decide...

Hey guys leave off. If he likes baseball and he's getting a game, what does it matter how good he is at it? Sport should be about fun, it's not meant to be a job.

newenglandfan08

462 posts since
Apr 23, 2006

10. Dec 13, 2006 10:05 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

bruncle- he is getting what he desvesver for posting that question on a "RUNNING" board. if you want a decent opion not affected by personal choice go ask your friend(s) at school

xcrunner97

110 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

11. Dec 14, 2006 2:32 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

ok first of all i don't suck at baseball, i'm actually pretty nasty
the only reason i said i was a utility player was cuz i can seriously play anywhere
and newenglandfan- i posted this in a running forum cuz it was also about RUNNING

alexanderthegr8042

1,229 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Dec 14, 2006 2:46 PM

in response to: xcrunner97

Re: Can't decide...

I was a "utility player" when I first played baseball. I was in the same situation where I was good at everything. I was a good pitcher, cather, outfielder, first baseman, although I kinda sucked as an infielder. I was also a rediculous contact hitter with speed so the only way I would ever not get on base was because of a strikeout or line drive out. Sometimes because a player has no prefernece a coach will play you where he needs you for that particular game.
However to the original question, I'd say play baseball and just add in some running in your free time. Playing competitive baseball is definately one of the things I miss the most from my days as a younglin'.

xcrunner97

110 posts since
Mar 18, 2006

13. Dec 14, 2006 4:24 PM

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Re: Can't decide...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by alexanderthegr8:
I was a "utility player" when I first played baseball. I was in the same situation where I was good at everything. I was a good pitcher, cather, outfielder, first baseman, although I kinda sucked as an infielder. I was also a rediculous contact hitter with speed so the only way I would ever not get on base was because of a strikeout or line drive out. Sometimes because a player has no prefernece a coach will play you where he needs you for that particular game.
<HR>

THANK YOU! somebody finally understands what i was tryin to say...that actually sounds exactly like my situation- good contact hitter, fast, can play anywhere, except i am i sick infielder but only an average outfielder
anyway i figure i'm gonna play baseball if we have a freshmen team, and if not i'll do track

alexanderthegr8042

1,229 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

14. Dec 14, 2006 4:30 PM

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Re: Can't decide...

Play catcher full time. That's what I ended up doing. It's definately the best position in baseball. You're basically the captain of the team there. And no one expects a catcher to be fast. When I played in my last few years I would walk up to the plate as the leadoff hitter and the other team would be like "what the f---"? I'd throw down a bunt for a single then steal 2 bases and the second guy would have no problem with a sac fly to bring me in. Great way to get a quick 1-0 lead in the game. The funny part would be if/when I did it again in the same game. LoL.

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