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Lets Try A

A. Buddy would kill himself to get the ball.

I guess I'll do the pitchers tonight:

3:22 pm
Tryout Day 2

Grey and Jim walked over the the bullpens and the small field at the back of the complex.
"Techer is still the only stand out on the mound, besides those two new guys we got today." said Jim
"It doesn't hurt to look right?" said Grey
The two coaches got to the pitching complex and saw catcher Otaku warming up some pitchers.
"I guess he only likes to work with the pitchers." said Grey
"Yeah I can't get rid of him."
"How about a test, no pitcher will ever throw a perfect pitch every time, get him used to catching wild pitches with our current staff all our catchers need this skill." said Grey
"No problem coach."
Jim goes on with his crazy signs and Otaku nods.
Whistle. The drill begins and Otaku catches everything in reach.
"He's got great reaction time, but let's see if he can take the pressure. I want a runner on third and have him steal home, it may be an unlikely situation, but you never know right?" said Grey
Jim nodded and passed on the instructions.
The runner from third comes barreling down on Otaku as a Wild pitch is thrown


Decision Time for redsfan
A. Try to make the catch and block the plate
B. Avoid the runner
C. Just try to block the plate
D. Just go for the ball
E. Go enter a competitive eating contest.

"How's Techer?" says Grey
"Good, control is excellent as always, but I'm a little worried about his stamina, he say he wants to be a Sp, but he stats say unless he goes un-hittable he won't last more than 4 or 5 innings." said Jim
"Let's run him, have him Indian run with Willy, that will increase his stamina." said Grey
"That's gonna be painful."
"He's got the stuff, now he needs consistency."
"I'll go get him." said Jim
"I'll get Willy." said Grey.
Grey got Willy, who seemed very excited about running a pitcher.
"Hey, Coach, what am I doing today." said Techer
"You are gonna run to increase your stamina." said Grey
"ACE!"
"What!?"
"It means excellent, mate."
"Ah okay then off you go."

Willy and Techer took off jogging around the complex, every whistle blow Techer would sprint in front of Willy and then Willy would sprint in front of Techer and the process would repeat. About 20 laps later...

Decision Time For DNK
A. ACE! Let's GO!
B. I'm cactus
C. I'm gonna chunder
D. I'm only gonna do one more click
E. I'm quiting and playing footy

Have fun translating these Or of course you could guess

"Jim, have you seen Lundgren?" said Grey
"I saw him in the building coach, but not on the practice field." said Jim
"Hmm, I'll take my lunch break with the team and go look for him after." said Grey
"See you later Coach!" said Jim

Can I still get in on this?

Uh...I'll go with A.

I'll go with D, don't want to risk injury on a foul ball in a practice.

I'll go for C

this is my guess

A. excellent! lets go!
B. Im Thirsty!
C. Im going to puke!!!
D.I'm only gonna do 1 more lap
E. I'M quiting and playing________ idk
did i get them right?

My guess for the last "Aussie" answer is E. "I'm quitting and playing soccer"

Or we could get robhallet on to do the translation for us

I'll go with B

Otaku chooses C

Sure. We are pretty full of fielders now, but we do need a couple more pitchers.

Okay, cool, well here's my guy:

Name: Jonathan Abe
B/T: L/R
Position: CP
Best Skill: A great hurler, strike outs are common
Bio: Jonathan was born in Hokkaido, Japan to a Japanese father and an American mother. He developed his love for baseball at a young age watching his favorite team, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, going to many games with his father and brother, Kiyoshi. He can speak fluent Japanese, and has a great grasp on English, though he is a little bit shaky. He was known in Little League for his style of play, he always gave 110%. At the age of 13 his family, at the request of his mother, moved to her home town of Benson, Minnesota. After moving he found out about the MLB, and supported the team of his state, the Twins. In high school, he and his brother had one of the best battery's in the country, Kiyoshi was actually the only one who could catch Jonathan. Jonathan and Kiyoshi were both being looked at by scouts, and were almost certain that they were heading to the majors. Though disaster struck, when Jonathan and Kiyoshi were both hit by an oncoming car while crossing the street heading to the field for practice. The driver was talking on their cell phone, and stated that "they came outta nowhere, and [he] didn't see them." Jonathan suffered only a broken left hand, whereas Kiyoshi severely broke his right arm, and was told that he wouldn't be able to throw a baseball very well, if at all. The news was crushing for both of them, and their father, who was an avid baseball fan. Kiyoshi never played baseball again, but told Jonathan one thing, to make it to the majors. Jonathan promised his brother he would. Kiyoshi now plays soccer for his college team, and Jonathan was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks, but wasn't signed, so he will do whatever it takes to fulfill his promise to Kiyoshi.

21 Years old
Top Speed: 100 MPH
Control: F
Stamina: F

Lv. 4 Cutter
Lv. 2 Change up

Dr. K
Hot Head
Injury Prone
Good Release

Is this good?

Right now there is 10 of 11 responses entered. I believe Lightningman hasn't answered, answer by tonight or forever hold your piece on the matter.

10:35 am Tryout Day 2
Clarence Fair winds up and a cutter is released from his hand. The lefty's cutter cut in on the righty Buddy George. Crack. Fair nimbly dodged the top half of George's bat while looking for the ball. Fair spotted it, a small pop-up to the Catcher.
"Fair, you got 4 K's and 4 other outs, while giving up a double and single." said Jim Abbot
"Hey, I got close to electric, right?"
"Well fair sometimes close doesn't cut it a 7 to 6 defeat isn't any different from a 15 to 1 defeat." said Grey
"Well coach your talking about scores I'm talking about this drill." said Fair
"Close is good Clarence for this game, but don't get to cocky about your 'electric' stuff someday it will cost you in a real close one." said Jim
Fair nodded.

Clarence Fair
FastBall Life-↑
Cutter-↑
Hot Head-↓
Top Speed-↑
Coach Eval-3/10 (+3)

There were 2 outs and three men on. Bob Randomguy shook off all the signs and stood there for a second, another second and then a light ball moment, he stretched and kicked in an odd pitching motion that drew looks form the staff. A second later SMACK, a 2-seamer tumbled out of the zone, leaving the batter dazed with an off balanced swing. Another minute of two and a 4 seamer blazed at 100mph right down the middle of the plate, the batter hardly had time to get his bat off his shoulder. 0-2 and RG went into his motion this time as quick as lightning and a lofty circle change was thrown, the batter swung before the CC was even close to home.
STRIKE 3!
RG walked off the field adjusting his glasses and had to double back because he walked the wrong way.
"Nice combo kid." praised Jim
"I didn't even know I could throw a circle change." said RG impressed with him self.
"Oh this guy is gonna be a lot of fun." Jim whispered to Grey

Bob Randomguy
Circle Change-↑
Control-↓
Walk-↑
Battler-↑
Morale-↨
Coach Eval-2/10 (+2)

1:00 pm Tryout Day 2

Bert Hayley(Some guy I was too lazy to name) was in first with a 3.8 second run to first. The final competitor was up, Frank Simpson.
Willy lofted a pitch to Simpson a righty, Simpson try to slap the ball Ichiro style and get to first as fast as he can. SLAP. Frank hit the ball and bulleted down the line. Click. 3.779. Simpson had beat out Hayley.

EXCEPT his hit went foul.
"And the winner is Hayley you get my homemade Willy Jilly Jam congratulations."said Willy
The rest of the players half clapped.
Simpson looked disappointed at his result.
"Simpson, you got the speed out of the box, but you a righty your further away from the bag. If you were a lefty that move would of worked, but it was counter productive. That just says more about your speed out of the box." said Grey
Simpson nodded

Frank Simpson
Speed-↑
Good Infielder hitter-↑
Contact-↓
Coach Eval-5/10 (+2)

Keaton O'Bryan was on first he took a small walking lead, and prepared. He watched the pitcher and took off. O'Bryan sprinted as fast as he could to second.

OUT!
"O'Bryan watch the signs he picked you off, don't take a running lead if your unsure about the pitchers motion."
O'Bryan looked embarrassed and cursed himself and ran back into line.

He wanted to show he was aggressive by volunteering and jumping the first pitcher, thats good considering his previous conservative approach, but he is steal beating himself up instead of trying again.

Keaton O'Bryan
Aggressive STL:↑
Stealing:↓
Morale:↑
Coach Eval: 4/10 (+2)

2:22 pm Tryout Day 2

Grey and Bill Grant watched as a humming grounder was hit towards third, Tobias Smith charged the ball as fast as he could. He put his glove down and back up. There was no throw.
"Coach you want the ball." called Jorgenson from left.
"Sure." called Grey.
Joseph tossed the ball back.
"Smith there was no need to charge that ball it was fast enough to get to you in time, think before you act Smith!" shouted Bill.
"He can hit, but he is a little shabby on the fielding." said Grey to Bill
(Oh and yeah you can RP a bit Rob, but only after a stat update post like this or during your post when you pick your decision.)

Tobias Smith
Fielding:↓
Error Prone:↓
Aggressive Field:↑
Coach Eval: 3/10 (+1)

A high fly ball was cutting towards the left field wall in foul territory. Jorgenson the LF was running over, pretty fast, he looked at the ball and then the wall and stopped the ball hit off the highest point on the wall which was much higher than Jorgenson could jump.
"Hey what are you doing out there show some effort yo-
"Bill no one could of caught that ball at least he ran over there to see if he had a chance to catch give him a break he could of just as easy stood there and watch it." said Grey
"I guess so." said Bill

Joesph Jorgenson
Smart Point: 1 (+1) [Note get 5 of these and you can chose a skill or stat you want to increase, get these by doing smart players, not necessarily the ones that use the most effort.]
Aggressive fielding:↓
Durability:↑
Coach Eval: 5/10 (+2)

PING.
"He's gonna hit the fence." called Grey.
Buddy George the CF tracked a ball deep, in center. He was on his high horse, he jumped snatch adn then.

THUDDD!!!!!!
"Oh no Pete get over here." called Bill
Bill, grey, and Pete Savard the training ran out to center where Buddy George was clutching his right arm.
"Where is it? Where does it hurt?" asked Pete
"Ow! My shoulder." cried George
"You shouldn't try so hard." said Bill
"But coach you said effort was the most important thing." George responded
"Pete take him inside, when your clear to go you can go home your done for today, and tomorrow." said Grey
"What!? No I need this, I need to be on this team." George called
The rest of the players were now gathering around.
"I caught the play see I can still play." George said as he wrestled away from Pete.
"Don't you'll injury your self even more." said Grey and his eyes seamed in the past.
Bill nodded and Pete and a few other workers restrained George and brought him into the infirmary.

On that happy note stat time!

Buddy George
Durability:↓
Aggressive fielding:↑
Gold Glover:↑
Morale:↨
Injury prone:↑
[PS if you had any smart points they might have been misused]
Coach Eval: 5/10 (+2)

After 5 minutes practice resumed and they went on to double plays. Ping the ball bounced towards SS he flipped it to 2nd and he rocket it to 1St. Zeke could hear the runner coming close he fought back instincts and stretched out. Smack.

OUT!
"Nice job Zeke, you have nothing to fear, runner's will likely avoid a collision too so you have nothing to be afraid of." said Grey
"Thank you Coach, sir."
Grey smiled and nodded. He liked praise.

Zeke Woods
Fielding:↑
Error Resistance:↑
Morale:↑
Coach Eval- 6/10 (+3) Congrats your the first to make the team YAY!

3:58 pm Tryout Day 2

A runner from third comes barreling down towards home, a pitch is thrown. Otaku the catcher decides to block the plate first and catch the ball after. Otaku crouched down and the ball whistled past his head and the runner barreled into Otaku. The runner collapsed backwards while Otaku stood his ground. Otaku hurried after the ball but when he got the run had scored.
"Your actions where in the wrong order catch first and block after." said Grey
Jim translated sorta.
"his is pretty firm though." Grey said to Jim
Jim nodded. Otaku sighed.

Otaku Kamura
GD Block:↑
unlucky:↓
Fielding:↓
Coach Eval 3/10 (+1)

For about an hour or so Willy "Quick as a" Rabbit Johnson and australian SP Ryan Techer where Indian running around the complex. Techer kept up and was very determined eventually Willy called the running to a stop and Techer flew to the ground completly drained of energy.
"Good job Techer your stamina is gonna increase ten fold." said Jim
"Great, I'll take a rest here if you don't mind mate." he said and was out like a light.
"Jim tell Pete to wake him and get him in the infirmary, he must be dehydrated. He can rest for the second session or else he would probably die of dehydration"
"Alright coach." said Jim

Ryan Techer
Stamina:↑
Morale:↑
Coach Morale: 7/10 Congrats your the first Pitcher to make the team.

btw the translation is
A. Excellent Let's go
B. I'm dead
C. I'm gonna puke
D. I'm only gonna do one more mile
E. I'm quitting and playing Australian rules football

Alright next up date will be part two of the Second day of tryouts.
The third day of tryouts will be a simulated game.

Enjoy!

Just lower Control and Stamina to F or one to G and your all set, I'll get you in on the next update.