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Tuesday, June 30
Mad Dog bat sale
Mad Dog is selling their 2008 bamboo model for $20.00 a piece. This is a good time to stock up on some bats. Please remember our contract with Mad Dog is running out after this season and these prices may not be available again. Their Maple Bamboo composite is now going for $35.00 and 2009 bamboo models are $25.00. To order, login to the Hawks site and click on the menu heading Mad Dog. You will then have to register on the Mad Dog site to get the special sponsorship pricing. You can also order from Mad Dog by going to the league site.
Saturday, May 9
New Additions
The Hawks are pleased to announce the addition of four new players this season who look to make an immediate impact. Hawthorne H.S., Wagner College and Baltimore Oriole farmhand Joe DiGeronimo takes over at short and adds an explosive bat to the top half of the order. Outfielder Tim Thompson a member of last years undefeated state champion Don Bosco Prep team will add speed and depth to the Hawk outfield as well as offensive pop to the lineup. Pitchers Tim O'Sullivan (University of Quinnipiac ) and Mike O'Keeffe (University of Delaware) also members of last season's state champ Don Bosco team join a staff of proven veterans and add a devastating one two punch.
Saturday, May 9
2008 Team Leaders
Avg. .317 M. Picarello
H 23 A. Yeswita
R 16 Z. Rose
HR 2 A. Yeswita
RBI 17 A. Yeswita
W 4 M. Vinciguerra
K 25 M. Vinciguerra
ERA 1.50 T. Iglesias
S 2 P. Gertner
Hitting The Curve
*Early Recognition, the better a pitchers curve is the tougher it is to recognize. The harder a curveball is, the less you'll see the trajectory of the ball pop out of the hand. * Get a good one to hit * Look for a 12/6 rotation of the seams just after release. * A pitcher will slow his arm down on a poor curveball, his delivery will change. * Keep your hands and weight back at least 70% do not commit your hands to early.* Know what type of breaking ball the pitcher has. If you know you can't hit someones curve ball, don't swing at it until you have two strikes. * If you find yourself out on your front foot or pushing forward - don't swing! The only time you want to swing is when you have two strikes and your trying to battle. Never swing at a pitch if your off balance. * A curve that starts at the knees or slightly above will usually break down and out of the strike zone. The curve that starts alittle bit high will usually break into the strike zone. Do not go up to hit the breaking ball, but allow the breaking ball to come down to you. * When facing the same side pitcher your approach should be to the opposite field. But if it is a hanging curve blast it out of the park. * Look fastball and adjust to the curve. * Have some hesitation when hitting the curve. * Move up in the box and hit the ball before its full break. By doing this you may also get the pitcher to throw you a fastball if he thinks your looking curve. * Know the pitchers habits like, slowing down his arm, changing the grip on the ball, arm angle. * look for patterns that the pitcher may have, when does he throw his curve? Will he throw it in a tough spot, can he get it over for a strike? * Know curveball counts, 0-1, 1-1, 0-2, 1-2,( 2-0, 2-1, if he can throw it for a strike) try to get the pitcher behind. * Watch your pitcher warm-up before games and see how early you can identify his curveball, remember the key is early recognition.
Guest Book
When visiting our site don't forget to sign our guest book.
Uniform Care
Washing- Uniforms should be washed in cold water. Use a mild non-phosphorus detergent. Wash with like colors. Do not use chlorine bleach. Heavily soiled garments should be soaked to prevent stains from setting. Wash garments immediately after soaking.
Drying- Remove from washer immediately upon completion of wash cycle. Tumble dry on the low heat setting or drip dry. Remove garments promptly. Do not dry clean, do not iron.
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