USA Baseball 18u Tournament of Stars USA Pride vs USA Free

USA Baseball 18u Tournament of Stars. USA Pride vs USA Free. Coleman Stadium. Cary, NC 6/18/14

[@penjaminfranklin]

That's some damn good baseball.

[@JasonKnine]

It was an easy choice because the players, coaches and facility are top notch.

[@michaelperez1587]

JasonKnine hi

[@brigianna4869]

i watch this wearing this --> www.amazon.com/dp/B079YF8PR2

[@JSmoove59]

I hit 2 triples with the rip it air elite in one game. Bat got massive pop

[@Kreamations]

I've been watching plenty of these videos without even realizing that it's up in Cary, went to this park a couple times it's gorgeous.

[@jonesabbott2216]

Kyle Tucker was number 13 right?

[@JasonKnine]

Jones Abbott Yes

[@braddavis4472]

Some dudes out there!

[@jacobhubanks4753]

#9 on your team can really rake and so can the catcher

[@mattkalof3040]

Thats such a nice field

[@JasonKnine]

www.usabaseball.com/downloads/2014/TOS/TOS14_FINAL.pdf 2014 Tournament of Stars Overall Statistics (as of Jun 22, 2014) All games Sorted by Batting avg.

[@heidiurman8084]

By the way my name is cole urman I just use my moms accout so im a baseball player to 13 years young

[@tristinhow5862]

Why didn't you go To UF or FSU instead of USF ?

[@derekweems310]

Dang Jason I Live Like 3 miles Away Would Have Been Cool To See you In Cary man!

[@orginalspideykiller]

Dang I wish i would I would have knew i would have came and watched since I live so close.

[@stevenearnest552]

There catcher was not very good

[@orginalspideykiller]

You sir are blind

[@BASEBALLDREAMS23]

Wht number are you?

[@TheSilentHurricane]

8

[@grich277]

Good baseball here.

[@PDB]

beautyful plays

[@JasonKnine]

프로동네야구 PDB Thank you.

[@heidiurman8084]

Jason did you have to go to a tryout before you played in cary and what age did u start really getting involved in training working out hitting fielding all the time and have you got any scholarship offers or scouts really look at you

[@JasonKnine]

I started working hard when I was 9. A player can fill out a player profile form on USABaseball.com for this event and maybe get an invite. I verbally committed to UCF and have been in front of pro scouts this year. So hopefully.

[@bryceh6405]

hey Jason i'm looking for a good balance wood bat that has nice pop what would you recommend

[@JasonKnine]

Any medium barreled bat. Maxbat model R10, or C4R, or an Old Hickory J154.

[@carterbuchanan8813]

Did you play Brandt stallings

[@redpirate101]

What a play at 1:06 . He got robbed of a base hit.

[@Bigkaeg]

What happened to Donny? I heard he passed, not to sound rude but do you know how?

[@JasonKnine]

Donny Everett. He threw 101mph in his last game pitching for Vanderbilt shortly before drowning in a tragic accident.

[@zackaryfronk919]

im number 9 on usa elite

[@michaelpetteruti8279]

you should do a what's in my bag vid! keep up the good work man.

[@JasonKnine]

Thanks bro.

[@HermeneuticsMatter]

Ryan Mountcastle will be a teammate of yours in the coming years!

[@jimmyp4510]

He is an absolute stud in the Baltimore farm system! Had a chance to see him play a little while ago.

[@williamharmon715]

First view

[@baileys1006]

whos number 10 on the other team. he looks familiar.

[@JasonKnine]

#10 Elih Marrero You can check out the rosters and stats here www.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20140609&content_id=78977474&vkey=news_usab

[@crazysam4398]

Was the short stop ok, after he got hit in the face?

[@JasonKnine]

Yes

[@wesharding2469]

Red had some speed!

[@ownall1000]

Jason what bat do you use? do you prefer ash over maple?

[@JasonKnine]

I'm using a MaxBat and Old Hickory P100 and I'm undecided on ask or maple.

[@austincappas4562]

How did you get the chance to play for USA?

[@JasonKnine]

Austin Cappas Get an invite to attend a NITS.

[@BaseballKidd15]

I need to work on my range, speed, and arm strength, and drop at least 15-20 lbs in 5 months for varsity tryouts. I'm 5'7 close to 180 lbs 2B. Any ideas or tips to help me out? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@JasonKnine]

BaseballKidd15 Speed work 2 times a week. A band and strength training routine 3 days a week. Hitting 4 or 5 days a week. A throwing routine before tryouts so the tryouts don't kill your arm. Obviously fielding when you can if your in a cold weather state. You got time, don't go crazy on your diet. Eliminating junk food and working out might be all you need to lose the weight.

[@BaseballKidd15]

I'm in North Carolina and field pretty much every day. Thanks for the advice man, much appreciated.

[@BaseballKidd15]

JasonKnine Also who's the 2B and CF on your team?

[@JasonKnine]

BaseballKidd15 2B was Cody Farhat I think. CF was Reggie Pruitt. www.usabaseball.com/article.jsp?ymd=20140609&content_id=78977474&vkey=news_usab

[@BaseballKidd15]

JasonKnine I'm down to around the low 170's now and gained a pretty good amount of muscle. Thanks for the tips. Still have to work on my eating habits but I've improved my range and arm strength tremendously.

[@heidiurman8084]

Cool

[@BASEBALLDREAMS23]

How many more of these games did you record?

[@JasonKnine]

One

[@disurboy14]

What are u using and do u recommend marucii

[@JasonKnine]

Currently I'm using a MaxBat or Old Hickory. I definitely recommend Marucci.

[@christianpregent7368]

Could you please tell me the name of the catcher #16

[@JasonKnine]

Lucas Herbert. He was drafted by the Braves in 2015.

[@nickpottle2601]

Have you made your decision on college yet?

[@JasonKnine]

UCF

[@jack333baseball]

Hey dude big fan your a great hitter

[@JasonKnine]

jack333baseball Thanks bro.

[@Baseball111999]

Where did you hit in the order?

[@JasonKnine]

3rd this game.

[@eduardovargas1872]

which team is which color

[@JasonKnine]

USA Pride in Red.

[@matthewduphorn2264]

What college did you go to?

[@JasonKnine]

Jason would have gone to UCF if he didn't sign with the Orioles.

[@tylercolpitts3052]

Do you not pitch anymore?

[@JasonKnine]

I didn't pitch at the TOS because I was sick. Had a 99-102 temperature all week.

[@tylercolpitts3052]

Sorry about that. Do you know how hard you're pitching

[@WaffleBear49]

He pitches as hard as his temperature lol

[@tylercolpitts3052]

Almost Haha

[@JasonKnine]

Tyler Colpitts Right now 90

[@templewilliams1982]

What happen to ftb

[@JasonKnine]

Playing this week in Atlanta.

[@josephleemartinify]

Is that Donny pitching for the grey team?

[@JasonKnine]

Yes, that's Donnie. Very sad story. www.usabaseball.com/downloads/2014/TOS/Pride_Free_061814_PBP.pdf

[@josephleemartinify]

JasonKnine yes very sad, great person, extremely talented....gone too soon RIP

[@javierjames569]

Is this college

[@JasonKnine]

High school.

[@tannersimpson8352]

The second baseman was lined up pretty good for that rebound at 4:22

[@baileys1006]

where were you

[@JasonKnine]

Red jersey #8 at firstbase.

[@TheZmorris1234]

#22 was chuckin

[@JasonKnine]

Cole McKay.

[@Baseballking214]

Who is #21

[@JasonKnine]

Cole McKay.

[@juansiliezar8118]

Do you have to pay to play on a national team or play in this tournament?

[@JasonKnine]

USA baseball in different. You don't pay for anything. They're sponsored by MLB. Not sure about everything, but for the TOS they pay for your travel and you stay with a teammate at a host families house for the whole tournament. Trust me it works out great. Most of the host families have been doing this for awhile and they're the best. Best tournament of the year by far. Nothing else even close.

[@juansiliezar8118]

Ok thanks and I'm from Long Island, New York do you know any good travel teams up here I'm currently playing for storm baseball academy. I'm really working to play college baseball I'm 5'9 145 class of 2017 2B. I'm very good defensively but still working on my hitting and there aren't any colleges I would to play for in New York so how can I try and get my name out to coaches from other states.

[@JasonKnine]

juan siliezar Tri-State Arsenal is up near you. You have to do showcases/tournaments that college coaches and scouts attend to get exposure, especially during your junior year. Another great way to get seen or exposure is college camps. I know players who got college offers from attending camps. Keep working hard bro.

[@juansiliezar8118]

Ok thanks I'm already on storm this year but I'll probably try out for arsenal for the summer

[@juansiliezar8118]

And one last thing would you recommend area code games or trying out for a usa if I want to get the most exposure possible?

[@GonzoBeCrazyYo]

maple or ash

[@JasonKnine]

The bat I cracked? Ash

[@GonzoBeCrazyYo]

so maple lol i cracked a maple bat on the 1st bat i hit with it i think it was because i hit it with the label facing the pitcher not me

[@JasonKnine]

GonzoBeCrazyYo Doesn't matter where you hit the ball on a maple bat. On Ash you should hit it on the edge grain, only so it does not flake.