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24 -The Canadian Champion, Friday, September 21, 2001 'Ias sou imresedwit' lca pichig rospect By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion H-allan King juso needs To bc a hlte patient while bis size catches up with bis skiUl and sUSarts. This according To Toronto Blue Jays assistant dirc- tor of Canadian scouting Jino Ridley, who caugho up with his young pitching pupil recenoly duo-mg season- ending tournamnent play in Burlmngton. There Kinog, part of the Halton Athletic Club (HAC) Under- 18 travelmng squad despite being only 14 al tbe toone, delivered five shutout innings againso London - giving up juso a couple of bits and striking out six bat- ters along the way. Tbe performanoce prompted Ridley is offer a rather flaotering report on tbe promnismng hurler. Positive feed- back related to bis mechanics and ability To keep the bail down low - somneobing many pitcbers often struggle with al an early age. "He's a sound student of the game," said Ridley, who worked with King last year duning the off-seasoo and taught him both math and physical education dur- ing bis final year at Samo Sheoinot School. "If he soays on track during bis growth spurt, you could see hlm representing this country (ini competi- tion) some day." At 5'8" and 130 pounds, the local potcher isn't exact- ly overpowering just yet. But with a number of weapons in bis arsenal, hie doesn't bave To, be. "I've got a pretty good curve ball and cao work it both inside and out," said King. "I've also got a change-up and a cut-fastball. 1 can't really blow it by too many guys. l'mn more of a finesse pitcher." Overall this paso season, hie foniahed with an earned- run average juat under 2.00 and averaged a strikeout per inning with H,4C. Wlsile he showed strongly on both sides of the bor- der, bis best efforts were reserved for local competi- lion. ln addition to the Franklin Cup in Burlingtoo, King gave up no earned nons in 1 1 innings of work during last mooth's Halton Wood Bat Toumrament on Oakville. Be higlighted this with a complette-gamne one-hit gem on thse semnifonals againso the New Jersey Pirates To beat theon 2-0. King plans To implemnent Ridley's advice during bis off-season traùing and hopes that'il equal succeas next year with the Under-16 Canadian Thuoderbirds- who will hold Halton-area oryouts this weekend. Any player usterested on attending is asked To cail Kaz Mfiyata at (905) 634-1486. Just our way of saymng thalys. vs vs 4 For Rogers Fan Appreciation Day, flot orily are we dhanldng our fans by gigthe first 25, 000 a Bluejays Greatest Moments T-shirt, we're also honouring Tony Fernandez on a remarkable career that started here. 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MILTON GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION would like to thank the following sponsors for making girls softball possible in Milton Creative Memorials Expedite Plus Hunt Chrysier Jeep Key Centre Lions Club of Milton Milton Machine Shop Milton Mens Slow Pitch League Neill Transportation PCL Construction Prosperity One Credit Union Raymond Rebnr Inc. Royal Canndian Legion SPECIAL THANKS to our conches and volunteers who contributed their time, talent and efforts making 2001, our 22nd year, an enjoyable one for ail of our players. 22 ~Registraion... Watch for details in The Champion for February registration dates. REP Trvouts for 2002... For information regarding faîl tryouts: contact Roy Harrold at 905-876-3357. Annual General Meeting... Monday, September 24, 2001 at 7:00 PM, Tonelli Arena Community Room: contact Roy Harrold at 905-876-3357 for information. m