Has anyone been following this? The team from Lake Charles, Louisiana has an outstanding pitcher who throws the ball 80-81 mph, equivalent to 103-104 mph in MLB. 5'9" and 155 lbs, and I'm assuming he's no more than 12 or 13. The name is Kennon Fontenot. Jeepers, Wally. I've seen college pitchers struggle to reach the low 80s on the radar gun.
I remember seeing someone from the Far East a few years back who could whip it at 79, but this is the first time I've seen an American do it. Usually, 68 or 69 mph is considered pretty darn good.
Yeah I watched a little tonight. That kid has heat, and movement. I, for one, love the Little League World Series. The kids get so worked up and there's so much emotion. It kinda sucks to see the little kids cry, but dang, I still like it.
The kid who played for the Bronx and was actually 16 was Danny Almonte.
ESPN just ran an article on him and a kid he struck out:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/etick...t&lid=tab2pos1
I also love the LLWS. I was disappointed to see no team from Ga made it, as I would have liked to see Ga go for 3 in a row. The Southeast team bowed out to Southwest last night.
My Quick Smells Like French Toast.