Ramirez named SGV All-Star game MVP

Jeff = Sybil

To follow up with this Jeff, in one reference you stated that you don't know the Roddy's yet you have heard from reliable sources and earlier you stated you "told him to his face" what you think of him. I agree with Dude, you have serious issues to deal with are your trying to tell all of us you are not hiding and your real name is Jeff....! Keep talking!

To Jeff or whoever you really are saying you are not hiding when in fact you really are, Whoever your "very reliable sources" are not people of substance. As a parent of a varsity Amat player who played for Dan & know the family very well, they are all hard working!
So crawl out and do what you are telling all of us to do and stop "hiding" behind this blog. Everyone else here is looking out for Dan and his kids, not bashing him like you. And I really kind of doubt you said anything "face to face" to him, you have no guts.
To let everyone know, here at Amat, there is NO player on either our varsity or jv level who has a parent by the name of Jeff!
Keep talking though, because you found out that there are alot of Roddy supporters and my family is one of them!

a spread on the sgv scholar- ball players headed to good schools academically sounds like a good idea. how bout it fred?

ha ha ha,
Sorry buddy got the wrong guy!!! Wow, Do you think I would REALLY put my REAL last name? I am just like everyone else with an alias. Sorry "CESAR" "MR BOMBER" who ever you are.....

OK, JEFF "CESAR" DOMNIGUEZ!!

Mr. Bomber for life!!

Hahahahaha

Now we know why you're envious of the Roddy's....

Geez, enough already...... Let's change the subject......

"was i talking to you?"
ummm, Jeff, when you post on a blog you are talking to everybody.

"well jeff if u have never played for dan and have never played with his kids then how would u know the work ethic of his youngest? he might not work as hard as danny but he seems to be doing all right."-amatpride

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Amat pride,

uh where did you come from? was i talking to you? Where did you get the idea that i was a kid and played baseball with the roddy's? I said that my son has never played with the roddy's but i know kids that have. I've heard things about the roddy's from very reliable sources and they werent good.

well jeff if u have never played for dan and have never played with his kids then how would u know the work ethic of his youngest? he might not work as hard as danny but he seems to be doing all right.

"well, at least, now we know which Roddy Jeff's son played behind!"-reality czech

Jeff,
Must be really tough to go through life with such hate and anger for someone. A grown "adult" calling out a teenager's work habits.....
One word, "TERRIBLE!!!"
Lancernation, you are 100% right!!
Why don't YOU state your entire name Jeff??
Ah-ha... didn't think so!
(Oh, and before you ask about me... I'm not the one saying negative posts about a quality man and his super kids!!)
Relax.... Find something else to gripe about...
Lastly... STFU? Real Mature!!
HAHAHA ---- Laughing at you!-Dude

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Reality czech,

if you read further on..... you will see that my son doesnt even attend south hills nor has he ever played with the roddy's/under roddy.

Dude,

Why is it that the only people who keep asking for my name are also the same people who use stupid and pathetic names to hide their own identity like "Dude" and "lancernation". At least i use my first name and the city i live in to show myself. If you really want to know my name it is Jeff Dominguez. Now are you two going to be pathetic little girls and still use your names or are you going to state your real names?

well, at least, now we know which Roddy Jeff's son played behind!

Jeff,

Must be really tough to go through life with such hate and anger for someone. A grown "adult" calling out a teenager's work habits.....

One word, "TERRIBLE!!!"

Lancernation, you are 100% right!!

Why don't YOU state your entire name Jeff??

Ah-ha... didn't think so!

(Oh, and before you ask about me... I'm not the one saying negative posts about a quality man and his super kids!!)

Relax.... Find something else to gripe about...

Lastly... STFU? Real Mature!!

HAHAHA ---- Laughing at you!

wait so jeff are u trying to say that only one of the roddy brothers is hard working?? danny was first team all league and andrew is a 3 sport letterman as a sophmore!!!

The St. Paul team stay on the field the whole time while the awards were given out. The only real negative thing I saw the whole night is when the St. Paul centerfielder threw his glove and cap across the outfield after being upset when Reyes hit his home run. Other than that the game was fine.

lancernation,

Regarding your comments that St. Paul did not stay on the field during Amat's award presentation. I was there, nothing could be further from the truth! The better team won that night. BA's experience, quality players and coaches shined that evening. St.Paul's youth (6 sophmores and 2 juniors) also was evident. But St. Paul's sportsmanship and class was also evident that evening when every player and coach stood on the 3rd base line during the entire award ceremony and gave BA the respect that they deserved. If you question this account, you can contact any BA player or coach.

Jeffrey,

Maybe you're right, but the first post by this "Dude" said<

"Congrat's to the Roddy Fam!! Dan, you and the family deserve it!!

Remember you and those who have coached with you were a great influence on this group of kids at Amat and all of you will be remembered for the rest of their lives!!!

Amat needs more people like you guys there!!!

JoeAmat, how do you know Dan???

Posted by: Dude | June 2, 2008 11:15 AM

...and the first time I saw Roddy play was with the Dukes - and Andrew Mistone was on the team. That's why I made the connection.

"I'm sure the "Andrew" that he referred to was Mistone, who played with Dan on the Dukes before coming to Amat." - Joe Amat

"Jeff from West Covina, since you know all about the Roddy family, tell us who you are and why you are so bitter?"Sorry you don't feel that way, but if you are going to bash him, then have the guts to stand forward and show who you are. Also, leave his kids out of this! Both of them are upstanding, hard working kids!"-lancernation
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Joe Amat,

Im sure the "Andrew" he referred was Dan's son. Why would he bring up Andrew Mistone, Amat, and the Dukes etc.? That was not part of the discussion. This discussion was about Dan. He simply stated that my son played behind Danny and Andrew...So.... I took it as if he were talking about Andrew Roddy.

lancernation,
Why dont you tell me who you are? My name is on here, i have nothing to hide. Your the one who uses the pathetic name "lancernation". Quit asking me to show you who i am, My name is right in front of you. About his kids, I never said anything about Danny. The kid is a great kid and is going to a great school. Good luck to him. He is a great baseball player.......And about the upstanding and hardworking comment on BOTH of the kids, i'll let you find out the truth yourself.

LSBB--WE CAN PROBABLY FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE BUT WHY EMBARASS THE KID. I ALMOST FELL OFF MY CHAIR WHEN YOU MENTIONED CLASS AND COACH REGAN IN THE SAME SENTENCE. ARE YOU FRICKEN KIDDING ME? REGAN HAS ABOUT AS MUCH CLASS AS - WELL YOU CAN FIGURE OUT THE REST. NICE "GAME" ATTIRE REGAN. YEP - THERE IS CLASS FOR YOU. WE'LL TAKE Q AND ALL HIS WISDOM AND THE BIGGIE -- CIF CHAMPS AND LEAGUE CHAMPS. AND YOU??

LSBB--WE CAN PROBABLY FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE BUT WHY EMBARASS THE KID. I ALMOST FELL OFF MY CHAIR WHEN YOU MENTIONED CLASS AND COACH REGAN IN THE SAME SENTENCE. ARE YOU FRICKEN KIDDING ME? REGAN HAS ABOUT AS MUCH CLASS AS - WELL YOU CAN FIGURE OUT THE REST. NICE "GAME" ATTIRE REGAN. YEP - THERE IS CLASS FOR YOU. WE'LL TAKE Q AND ALL HIS WISDOM AND THE BIGGIE -- CIF CHAMPS AND LEAGUE CHAMPS. AND YOU??

Sounds like Jeff from West Covina is a little jealous and is on crack himself. Coach Roddy and Danny and Andrew, congrats on a great season, you guys deserv it!
Thanks Coach Roddy for all you did for me thruout the years!

Jeff from West Covina, since you know all about the Roddy family, tell us who you are and why you are so bitter? My previous dealings with the family, like many others has been very good. Dan was a great coach for us here at Amat and continues to be someone we turn to. Sorry you don't feel that way, but if you are going to bash him, then have the guts to stand forward and show who you are. Also, leave his kids out of this! Both of them are upstanding, hard working kids!
As for that being his fault in the championship game, I was there and only saw a group of players who played their hearts out and lost. St Paul didn't stick around for our celebration. Not his nor any coaches fault.
Also, I agree with Joe Amat. Dan is a career coach who has been a head coach at the varsity level for years. All those who have played for Dan while his sons were on the team, knows he does not play favortisms, I have seen it and experienced it. So, coaching your own son, in this case, is not a problem.
Did anyone come to think that the reason SH got so close might be because of the addition of Roddy to the coaching staff? Think of what they did before he got there over the past few years!

I feel bad for the blue team players and famlies. When my son came home from their practice he said his coaches were great. (Red team) The coaches flat out told the boys that the only coaching they were going to do was make sure everyone got in the game. All the boys needed to do was go out and play the game. It was an All Star game, one shot to play you should be ashamed, and you call yourself a coach. Remember Coach Q it's not about YOU.

Coach TQB
The other team had no problem getting all the kids in the game. Real tough; 27 kids-each kid plays 3 innings, they were obviously much smarter than you and actually cared about all the players.

You intentionally played the kids you know more, sent them back in the game at random times to get more at-bats. You didn't even talk to the kids you didn't know.
If not for the class of San Dimas coach Mike Regan i don't think you would have even put some of the kids in the game.
Once again, by your response, you trully are a classless individual.

Joe Amat,
I think no coach should coach there own kid in high school the favoritism that goes on is uncalled for. I've seen a kid hurt and can't beat out a hit to right field and is still in the games makes 8 errors at short in 4 games and still starts every game the kids know who the golden boys are and that's find, but that truly hurts the team it separates the kids, they got rid of that weight last year that was the best they could have done for that team.C.O.

LSBB,
You try coaching an all star team with 30 players on it and you have to get them all in by 9 inn. 3 words for you, S... m. d... buddy. Stick your class up your a..

Jeffrey,

I'm sure the "Andrew" that he referred to was Mistone, who played with Dan on the Dukes before coming to Amat.

I disagree that the parent/player thing can't work out. When it is a career coach, there is no reason that "nepotism" occurs. In fact, more often than not it is the reverse. The coach is harder on the kid to make up for it. At Amat Parades coached his kid and threw him off the practice field (or allowed it to happen) a couple of times. Martinez coached his son, who barely ever played. The Wiards coached their daughters and they were stellar leaders on their teams. Lokar coached his son while the kid was All-CIF and his team did great. So it works for some. Why should an educator who has made a career of coaching be forced to have someone else coach his/her kid. Now assistant/walk-on coaches that are hired AFTER the kid is a player...MAYBE isn't a good idea. But that doesn't mean it CAN'T work.

AT THE GAME,
I totally agree with you. Damien's Darren Dworak deserved it 100%. I seen the same game you did. Good Luck Darren & Danny at Cal Baptist. Go and kick some butt.....

Correction......... Did I ask you if Dan read these BLOGS?

Man, you've got issues!
Let me guess, your son probably played BEHIND Danny or Andrew right??

Bitter, Bitter, Bitter...

Don't drag Dan through the mud... Been an upright guy in my 20+ YEARS of knowing him!

Oh and FYI.... Dan doesn't even READ this BLOG!!!

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Did i say that my son played for south hills? My son goes to Bishop Amat and actually plays. Question, If my son went to south hills, how we he play behind Andrew Roddy if he doesnt even play himself? My kid wouldnt be on the bench at south hills unless Dan had something to do with it. One more question, Did ask if you if Dan read this blog???? NO!! STFU and mind your buisness.

All i know is Tom Quinley (Charter Oak) is a comlplete classless idiot. He continued to use and make illegal substitutions (against the rules posted in the program) only the kids from his team and league and totally disrespected all the other kids. You should be ashamed of yourself Mr. Quinley.

Jeff,

Man you need to relax!!!!

Hope this blog is part of your therapy for the obvious long-term illness you've experience as a result of dealing with Dan.

Man, you've got issues!
Let me guess, your son probably played BEHIND Danny or Andrew right??

Bitter, Bitter, Bitter...

Don't drag Dan through the mud... Been an upright guy in my 20+ YEARS of knowing him!

Oh and FYI.... Dan doesn't even READ this BLOG!!!

Good Luck in Therapy, Jeff!! Hope you get better!!

Amat Man,..... F.Y.I.......I have told him to his face what I thought of him.....I simply stated the fact that NO father should be coaching his son(s) in high school let alone varsity level. Your right, I am judging his principles on one incident....., THE CIF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!!
Regardless what circumstances those involved were facing at the time, does not give them the right to DISRESPECT others in front of MANY family members, friends, and fans. That is just wrong and UNSPORTSMAN LIKE!!

U sit there and talk about class jeff yet u are on a blog for hs baseball players callin another guy an ass. then again maybe u are classy callin him an A$$ behind his back rather then too his face. I also love the fact that u are judgin his principles on an incident in a high schol baseball game where u dont even know the circumstances facin those on the field. U have the right to not like the guy but im jus sayin from wht he has done for our kids at amat on the field, and through tragedy off the field, he was someone u could rely on when it got tough.

Ive been plyin with danny since little league and just have to wonder aloud how this turned into a danny and his dad blog, he is a genuis who happens to play baseball and who could care less bout anything else outside of having fun. He had a good season and made an impact as someone who looks upon baseball as a second priority. basically what im saying is all of this side talk is pointless. I doubt he is even going to try and play ball in college or at least thats what told me.

Damien's Darren Dworak deserved defensive player of the game he had a hugh double play that took athleticism and quick thinking to get the red team out of a tight bases loaded inning. Roddy caught a routine long fly ball. WOW

as for the walking off the field coach roddy had nothing to do with that. that was a choice made by smitty (another one of his brilliant decisions) so you cant blame roddy.
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it does not matter. The fact of the matter is that Roddy allowed it. An assistant coach is allowed to have a say right. If he was such a good coach then why would he allow that to happen. Had his chance to stand up for what was right and he passed on it.

And to amat man,

How the F**K do you know if i know Dan Roddy or not. You dont even know me. Ive known him for 5 years and i have to say that the man is an A$$. He is fooling those who like him and you will find out what i mean in the long run.

Hey amat man and lancer pride. I know you're the same person because you can't spell and you send messages twice. You are an instigator!

i have played for coach roddy and with danny, and all i have to say is they are great people. danny is one of the hardest working athletes i know. yes he is going to ucla but only for academics i am told. as for the walking off the field coach roddy had nothing to do with that. that was a choice made by smitty (another one of his brilliant decisions) so you cant blame roddy

i have played for coach roddy and with danny, and all i have to say is they are great people. danny is one of the hardest working athletes i know. yes he is going to ucla but only for academics i am told. as for the walking off the field coach roddy had nothing to do with that. that was a choice made by smitty (another one of his brilliant decisions) so you cant blame roddy

I was very fortunate to have Danny Roddy as one of my players in little league. I also was privileged to have Robert Williams on the same team. I am so pleased to see how both of these little kids have grown into fine young men, excelling both on and off the field. While neither of them were stars on my team, they always impressed me with their work ethic and deduction to be the best that they could be. They are both a testament to our finest values. To paraphrase John Houseman, "they make themselves better the old fashioned, way, they earn it".

Hey Amat Man, Looks like he didn't teach SH any class huh? It must of stopped with Fox, Reyes and Mistone. That CLASS would of shown like it did with Diamond Ranch as they applauded each player of Northview after NV's win. The ENTIRE SH baseball TEAM & COACHING STAFF should be ASHAMED of themselves. Every year from here on out, SOUTH HILLS will be talked about how Rude, Disrespectful and Sore losers they were in 2008!!!

I agree that in most cases a dad shouldnt be coachin his kid in HS but in the case of someone like danny who cares, he is a good player and is out there for fun, there was no controversy so who cares. And too jeff from west covina how are u going to call out dan roddy when he is an assistant out south hills in his 1st year... i might be wrong but im pretty sure the head coach or the assistnats that have been there 5+ years should hold most of the blame. Ive seen him first hand instill class in his players from fox to reyes to mistone at amat and know the man personally. Truth be told u have probably never even met the guy or are bitter cause his family is enjoying some good times.

I agree that in most cases a dad shouldnt be coachin his kid in HS but in the case of someone like danny who cares, he is a good player and is out there for fun, there was no controversy so who cares. And too jeff from west covina how are u going to call out dan roddy when he is an assistant out south hills in his 1st year... i might be wrong but im pretty sure the head coach or the assistnats that have been there 5+ years should hold most of the blame. Ive seen him first hand instill class in his players from fox to reyes to mistone at amat and know the man personally. Truth be told u have probably never even met the guy or are bitter cause his family is enjoying some good times.

Jeff, I have to agree with you on part of the Roddy discussion. I definitely agree that Danny is a great kid both academically and athletically, however I think it is not smart to have a dad coaching on any high school team. Leave that parent coaching in little league where we know nepotism runs rampant. As far as walking off the field that definitely shows everyone the lack of respect and integrity that SH team had! I was at both the SH Game and the NV Game and I have to give big props to Diamond Ranch they were obviously crushed with there loss but had the class not only to shake the other teams hands they also stood and clapped at every award given. Diamond Ranch parents should be very proud of there boys not only for there playing but for the class they displayed that day.

I do not know the roddys so I cannot comment on that particular family BUT having said that, I do agree that a dad should NOT be coaching his son at the high school level. It just doesn't work and it may be to no fault of their own but it just doesn't work. Too many barriers to cross, too many people that cannot be objective and I think it is the hardest for the kid. Take the TIFFANY situation for example... How can you have so many issues with the dad, (never mind the mother as well) and not expect the kid to be effected?? After all, IT IS THE KID'S TIME DURING HIS HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

I do not know the roddys so I cannot comment on that particular family BUT having said that, I do agree that a dad should NOT be coaching his son at the high school level. It just doesn't work and it may be to no fault of their own but it just doesn't work. Too many barriers to cross, too many people that cannot be objective and I think it is the hardest for the kid. Take the TIFFANY situation for example... How can you have so many issues with the dad, (never mind the mother as well) and not expect the kid to be effected?? After all, IT IS THE KID'S TIME DURING HIS HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

Ive known the roddys for a long time. the fact of the matter is danny roddy is a hell of a ball player who never stops hustlin and uses his speed to make big plays and Dan is a great coach who did great things with the senior and junior classes when they were freshamn. They are all pretty humble though and i doubt danny really cares if a cover is done on him. I hear he is alreay going to UCLA for academics anyway.
why not do a cover story on other players in the sgv who really need the recognition before they are left out of the limelight and their talents go unnoticed.

Just like the Walnut Parent said, there are sooooooooo many smart kids on baseball teams this year. Let's hear about others.

SGV sports junkie, closet South Hills fan (not so much anymore), been known to stop by Maverick now and then when I see some action, & try to keep tabs on where kids are going.
Love seeing kids that play multiple sports, participate in co-curricular activities, and excel in the classroom.

They'll remember HS the most!

Congrat's to the Roddy Fam!! Dan, you and the family deserve it!!

Remember you and those who have coached with you were a great influence on this group of kids at Amat and all of you will be remembered for the rest of their lives!!!

Amat needs more people like you guys there!!!

JoeAmat, how do you know Dan???

enough,
that was an Amat fan suggesting a story be done on a SOUTH HILLS player.
Here's how it works 1) Read, 2) Comprehend 3) Comment.
If you CAN'T do #2 (or let your hate cloud your ability to do so) - please refrain from #3.

Ditto on the Roddy take. STUDENT/Athlete - Nice job Dan

Fred,

Roddy is talented and smart but so are SOOOOOOO MANY other baseball players this year from the San Gabriel Valley. So if you plan to write about one, you may have to highlight all of them. From what I understand this is the smartest group yet. Also, several have received Academic All League patches, received academic scholarships, got accepted to D1 schools, and will continue to go far with of without baseball. For everyone good going and keep up the good grades in college. Congratulations to all the parents who kept their boys focused!

The Team with Amat players won this game. The team with Northview players Lost. Wazz up! Dikes?

we have enough amat storys. how about storys from kids from other schools?

Fred,
In the aftermath of all this, in speaking with a former coach of ours (his dad), you need to do a story on the Roddy kid from South Hills. Having a great year and on top of that, he is the valedictorian of the school. Dan, you need to be proud and I want to extend a big thank you from all of us over here at B.A. for being a big part of our kids and there success.

SR - I know what you mean. It was a crazy night, as I had someone from Fullerton texting me every inning with the score, and a sister calling me about my other son's game that was on the internet. It was a busy night! I stayed up until the end of the Fullerton game - scared me there at the end. I'm sure they will take care of business tonight. Won't be able to be there - our team banquet. Oh well, you seem to have brought them good luck!

I was at the game and looking at the interaction in the dugout - It was great to see the NV, COV and San Dimas guys laughing and having a good time together. Great rivalry but good team mates when playing on the same team. Best of luck to all the seniors!!!!

Sorry I missed it covinabaseballfan, but I had more pressing issues in Fullerton:)

Noe Ramirez did great pitching, especially in his second inning. I believe he received the Pitching Award. Leyland had a nice double. They both produced. No one for either team totally dominated in any aspect of the game. There was standing room only and it was a lot of fun for the players and their families.

Pill gave up 4 hits and 2 runs so it was not dominating, he did well with the bat, and showd his talent on the mound.
Fox may be the hitter but not best player.

Ramirez dominated in his couple of innings of work.

I couldnt make it tonight... other then the obvious jordan fox, tyler pill and tommy reyes who we all knew would play well who did a notable job. I find it hard to believe Noe Ramirez and Jordan Leyland didnt produce.

Jordan Fox showed tonight why he is the player of the year in the SGV. He laced a double off Tyler Pill in his at bat against him. Pill dominated everybody else he faced but Fox was not intimidated. Tommy Reyes led off the 1st with a double off of Aaron Elias. Not as far as last night's bomb but still impressive.

Nice to see all these great players, So if i have to pick the best players, my picks are easy.

In no order
Fox,Reyes,Delafuente,Pill

There is a reason why they are going to D1. There are a few other worth mention but these not only show superior talent they are also not overwelm by any pitcher.