Re: How to best seed 16 team tourney with pool pla
I have seen it done both ways. In all reality, there would not be much difference. If all 4 pools winners were undefeated in pool play, it would be exactly the same seed in both methods.
Having done a good number of tournaments, we see pros and cons of both methods. I fyou are in a tough pool, you could be a 3rd seed in your pool and maybe one of the top teams in the tournament. I remember years ago in my coaching days that we were 2-2 in pool play facing a 4-0 team in a bracket game and mercied them in 5 innings on the way to winning the championship.
Doing it either way will bring some complaints....there are people who just want to whine.