We are new to Dyer Co. so I am stating my opinion only from what I have seen this season. This is a STRONG group of players. I think Chad is probably the most talented player on this team........he plays well at any position he's been placed and he's a hitter--all around solid player. I like seeing JP in center and pitching..he does well in both positions, plus he's batting 3rd & rightly so! BA is a better pitcher than catcher, yet I think he's a better football player than baseball player. Nothing against him because he's a good baseball player, he's just an even better football player! T.Lyons is a fantastic catcher with a lot of bat power! He's not too shabby in OF either! Shea played 2nd today and impressed me. Thought he did a great job there and I know how well he plays SS.....not to mention his bat! Morgan is quite impressive at 3rd, just going through a little slump right now at the plate, but all in all a great player and a great kid. Derrick is a strong pitcher and his batting has been pretty hot too, which you usually don't see in pitchers. Cody Starks looks promising as a lefty pitcher and was quite impressive in the OF Thursday......made a diving catch I didn't think he would get close to. Our loss to Adamsville did not reflect the greatness of Mike Grey's pitching. He did his job, but our defense was weak the first 2-3 innings and we just could not catch up. DH (Haycraft) our DH most times, definately earns that spot. He's a go getter, hungry for baseball action! Biscuit, as they call him, seems to have power pitching and batting; however, I think he just needs to get a little more confidence (and that will come with more playtime) and he'll be fine! If I've left anyone out, it is NOT intentional. I'm just still learning everyone and gosh, they all look alike out there sometimes!
I will say that overall, this team is strong in many areas. They are all hard workers and respect their teammates, whether they are on the field or off. They have accepted the newbies because they've seen their work ethics and know they are serious about the game.
Again, these are ONLY my opinions and I am female so they are subject to change!...........LOL perhaps as soon as tomorrow! /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />...............see, it's already changed....I left out NEWELL!!! I don't want to come across the wrong way (guess I shouldn't have chosen a member name that would associate me with anyone) but Nick Newell has a lot to offer this team. He is super fast lefty in the outfield with a good glove, he has quick hands and bat speed at the plate, he has more desire to play baseball than most, and I hear he's got awesome parents! LOL