HiwasseeVol Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 The second installment of the preseason "Top 25" position list for the 2004 class. If you know of a deserving senior catcher that might be overlooked then make your case. Players may move up, down or off on the next update. Top TN "Class of 2004" Catchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Mt. Pleasant High School's Senior Catcher Andrew Scharrer has to be on this list, he has all the tools and the HEART to play at the next level. All I can say is come see him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightinAnchor15 Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 (edited) Well I had my say on the Top SS list, so I might as well throw in my opinions/thoughts on this thread about Top Catchers. And believe or not I am not going to be partial towards a certain LMU signee. But thinking about Scott Dean and how well he did in the chances he got at the beginning of the year when Michael McKenry was hurt makes you think he will do real well this year. I recall 3 2Bs game against a certain 3AAA team that goes by the name of Beavers. It was just too bad Coach Pharr did not have another place in the lineup to keep him in that grove. It was too bad that Scott had to play behind the best catcher in the state for 3 years. But that brings me to my next point about Alex Watson, as I see he is high on the list, as he should be. HE is a great player, I have seen him in the summer a few times and watched him at Spring Fling in Memphis. But when he signed with MTSU it seems like he will fall into the same place that Scott did at Farragut, that is playing behind McKenry who has already seen time in the first few games of the season and will fall right behind the plate sometime this year and if not for sure next year. Does Alex play any other positions? Bubba Herbold I would think would do the same thing behind John Weddle and whoever else ETSU has. I do not know all the deciding factors in these players minds but would you not take into consideration who is infront of you, etc? Now onto the #1 catcher on the list, Chris Kirkland. I would say the most impressive things about him is the physical change his body has taken since his freshman year, and seeing him pitch this summer and hit 90-91mph. We all know his calling is receiving those hard fastballs but how much do you think South Doyle will use him as a pitcher this year, as they already have a few good arms. Here is my personal opinion about the kid, and I will not try to take anything away from him. I have seen that cannon you could say he has for a right arm, but I think it often shown off causing an wild throw here and there.(McKenry had the same problem there for a while, as the phrase "easy there turbo" had to be used often when he threw) His blocking ability is amazing, footwork as well(watch and see if it doesnt look like he is looking down at his feet on almost every throw to second) but I think more quality throws, a little less velocity could be the key to his success. But he has made a name for himself and that alone will keep a lot of coaches from trying to steal on him, which is much credit to him. I do not know much about his hitting so I will leave that alone. All thoughts welcome, even if it is in total disagreement with me. Edited February 25, 2004 by FightinAnchor15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSMAN Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 FROM A RAW ABILITY STANDPOINT, PICKETT FROM WHITE HOUSE IS VERY IMPRESSIVE. THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT HIS ABILITY, IT IS A MATTER OF WHETHER HE WANTS TO TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS OFF THE FIELD AND IN THE CLASSROOM. WITHOUT COACH MILLS, NO TELLING WHERE HE WOULD BE. THE WATSON KID IS OUTSTANDING AS WELL. I HAVE SEEN HIM ON MANY OCCASIONS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borodbackscoach Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Don't forget Alex Watson from Riverdale and Kyle Brewer from Grundy County. Both have signed already, Watson with MTSU and Brewer with Walters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhS04 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 From what I hear.........both watson and mchenry can play the corners with mchenry also being able to play outfield. With MTSU having 2 senior catchers, it is likely they will split time since it is college baseball and mchenry cant catch every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04tigerkiller Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Ever heard of George West?.....If you've seen him play, you know he should be on this list. He is THE all around player. Great defense, blocks everything, has a cannon down to second, or any base for that matter, fast, hits not only for average, but also with power, he also pitches, and he loves to play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerMoM1 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 (edited) Mt. Pleasant High School's Senior Catcher Andrew Scharrer has to be on this list, he has all the tools and the HEART to play at the next level. All I can say is come see him play. Sure glad you got Andrew's name in the mix, Hatchet! Andrew is a awesome kid with loads of talent AND a great attitude. I invite anyone that can attend a game to come watch him play! Edited February 26, 2004 by TigerMoM1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkey Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I follow West Tn. AA , Medlin Crockett Co. WEst Milan and Wynn Humboldt are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldawg Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just to let u guys know my Boy Zack Hicks has got the potential to be on this list trust me even though he is a junior my boy is a straight baller!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHSBASEBALL99 Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Ldawg, no matter how good your boy is, if he is a junior he could not be on the list because the list is for class of 2004 (seniors only). He can be on the CO 2005 list, which will be listed next yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNAthletics2b Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Do not forget about Moffitt at MLK who placed All-District honors behind the plate three years in a row for District 8AA. Last year, he threw out 58% of runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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