Bazar opens eyes by reaching 100

[Dad04]

In speaking with his Dad after the game, none of the Texas schools recruited him ... except Baylor came in late just before the season started. Evidently they did not hear of him ... despite just being north of Austin. In speaking with a scout that saw him a couple of times in high school (his senior year), the scout said he was 88-89. If that were the case, it would explain the lack of interest from Garrido, Smith, Childress, and Graham. It is possible that he had his growth in strength (velocity) spurt the past year.

His Dad was obviously very comfortable with Tony and his system. He thinks he is the right guy to prepare his son for the next level. I think he made an excellent choice.

Reagan also played summer ball with the two Lake Travis pitchers in my neck of the woods ... that are also coming to UL next year. Reagan said that he was very excited to be here and loves it. Good kid and very supportive family. His sisters were also in attendance.

Brian

Perfect Game clocked Reagan in June 2012 with a max velocity of 89 at one of their tournaments. This was toward the end of his recruiting cycle, so the late velocity bump makes sense.

Tall guys with long limbs take big jumps in velocity when they figure out how to leverage height and long limbs. Who knows why pro scouts were not more interested.

http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/P...aspx?ID=346697

[aBuckfromLuck]

Give a ton of credit to Bab for finding this kid in Texas back yard! Bab and Deggs know talent and when and where it will develop.

[Dad04]

The entire coaching staff deserves a lot of credit. These players are very good.

[cajunfan337]

"When I took my visit, I fell in love with the school, the city, the food, the women ... (laughs) nah, but it's a gorgeous town with a rich history and to play there will be an honor," Bazar said.

BUT SERIOUSLY, it was the women

[aBuckfromLuck]

Women that cook I assume! Lol!

[cajunatc]

Fast forward to 58 minutes into my lecture...I address the issue of throwing velocity and external rotation of the shoulder...hope you guys enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPZz7Zve81M

[lxa656]

In speaking with his Dad after the game, none of the Texas schools recruited him ... except Baylor came in late just before the season started. Evidently they did not hear of him ... despite just being north of Austin. In speaking with a scout that saw him a couple of times in high school (his senior year), the scout said he was 88-89. If that were the case, it would explain the lack of interest from Garrido, Smith, Childress, and Graham. It is possible that he had his growth in strength (velocity) spurt the past year.

His Dad was obviously very comfortable with Tony and his system. He thinks he is the right guy to prepare his son for the next level. I think he made an excellent choice.

Reagan also played summer ball with the two Lake Travis pitchers in my neck of the woods ... that are also coming to UL next year. Reagan said that he was very excited to be here and loves it. Good kid and very supportive family. His sisters were also in attendance.

Brian

This actually makes a lot sense. Robe has been known to take care of his pitchers arms. I had a buddy when i was in school that walked-on and he was a 6'5 burner who raved about how coach was always careful with him. In the end, he never did play because of some arm problems, but he is still very complimentary of Coach.

Definitely looking forward to the development.

[campo118]

Not sure if it was his girlfriend or sister, but there was a girl in front of the right field bleachers on the rail taking photos and jumping up and down for joy after every pitch. I assumed it was his girlfriend and we had a few chuckles about her antics, but evidently he has a really supportive family. Glad to have him as a Ragin Cajun!

[aBuckfromLuck]

Well he did it again tonight I see. 2nd save and 1st pitch 99mph according to Jay. He'll continue to get better in that 9th inning role. What a ride we have to look forward to.

[DaddyCajun]

Just wondering if our catcher puts extra padding or padded under glove when catching Bazar?

[aBuckfromLuck]

I doubt it. May wear a glove out sooner.