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Started In 1958 At The Request Of Our Nation’s Baseball Coaches Vol. 63, No. 2 Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 $4.00 Innovative Products Win Top Awards Nine special inventions 2020 Winners are tremendous advances for game of baseball.

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which showcases the top new baseball products of 2019. The 76th ABCA Convention featured a record 365 companies that exhibited their products. Now in its 21st year, the Best of Show awards encompass a wide variety of concepts and applications that are new to baseball. REMARKABLE PRODUCT — Always Grind Baseball Notebooks are one of nine exciting inventions that have been awarded Best of Show certificates by Nashville ABCA Convention See BEST OF SHOW , Page 4 Collegiate Baseball. From left to right is Colby Wright and Joe Moroney.

Combined 862 Coaches, Players Tossed During 2019 Season NCAA Ejections Rise For 5th Consecutive Year Over the past 3 • 2015: 658 total ejections. 124 player and 42 assistant coach The biggest one-year jump ejections took place. seasons, 92 fight was 2017-2018 with 150 more Only Division III saw a decrease ejections have taken ejections. in 2019 with 221 ejections, down place during NCAA Drouches said that over the past 16 percent from the 2018 season three seasons, 92 fight ejections (262) as 97 head coach, 102 player baseball games. have been handed out by umpires and 22 assistant coach ejections in NCAA Divisions I, II and III took place. By LOU PAVLOVICH, JR. baseball games. “This trend is very disturbing to Editor/Collegiate Baseball Last year there were 27 while me,” said Drouches. 35 took place in 2018 and 30 in “The NCAA Baseball Rules ASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2017. Committee, in conjunction with total number of ejections Coaches continue to be tossed the American Baseball Coaches in NCAA Div. I, II and III at a record pace despite receiving Association, sent out an Intermediary N a mandatory warning from umpires Penalty Survey last October in an baseball has continued to increase for the fifth straight year, according now. effort to craft a potential penalty to George Drouches, NCAA Popular causes for ejections that falls short of an ejection. National Coordinator of Umpires. include ball/strike, safe/out and “In basketball, you receive a He discussed this trend at the fair/foul — with ball/strike as the technical foul for unsportsmanlike ABCA Convention’s NCAA main cause of being tossed. conduct. In football, a coach Baseball Rules Meeting. There were 361 ejections at the or player can receive a 15-yard Ninety percent of the ejections Division I level last season, a 7 penalty. are directly related to profanity, percent increase over the 2018 total “When we compiled the survey, according to ejection reports (337) as 178 head coach, 119 player coaches indicated they weren’t Drouches has received. and 64 assistant coach ejections interested in a penalty such as this. Ejections have increased by 204 took place. So it is cultural. since 2015. At the Division I level, the “Nobody wants an ejection or Here are the combined year-by- majority of ejections involved suspension. year ejection totals in NCAA Div. arguing balls and strikes (156 “So we are working on educating I, II and III baseball for the past ejections) and safe/out rulings coaches so they aren’t put in a five seasons: (71). situation where they are ejected or • 2019: 862 total ejections. There were 281 ejections at the suspended. • 2018: 858 total ejections. Division II level last season, an 8 “We have lots of resources we • 2017: 708 total ejections. percent increase compared to the Scott Stricklin is surprised at an umpire’s call. • 2016: 692 total ejections. 2018 total (260) as 115 head coach, See PROFANITY, Page 2 Inside Collegiate Baseball Web Site: www.baseballnews.com Special High School Section ABCA Convention Notes, Photos Ruleball With Rich Marazzi Pre-Season All-Americans, 2020 Record crowd of 7,100 attends 76th Here is your 2020 pre-season state-by-state list of top players, annual event in Nashville that rules quiz which will determine top 30 teams listed/Pages 12-20 produced lots of news/Pages 6-10 how well you know rules/Page 11 Page  Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Profanity Causes 90 Percent Of Ejections In Game Continued From Page 1 “I honestly believe coaches and “When the umpire explains the “There is no doubt that the umpires can work together without situation, hopefully coaches will pressure to win is at the root of can utilize such as explaining in having so many ejections and respect that. It doesn’t have to some of the actions by coaches detail what umpires are doing in suspensions.” escalate at that point. and players. regard to rules and interpretations. Drouches said what bothers “Video review has helped certain “At the conclusion of the NCAA We also have videos which help him the most with the hundreds situations a bit. Baseball Rules Committee meetings with managing situations. of ejection and suspension reports “In all honesty, if we can eliminate last July, I asked John Casey (head “The more educated coaches he has read over the years is the the profanity when coaches and coach Tufts University) who also are, the more informed they will profanity which is initiated by players confront umpires, a lot of is a member of the NCAA Baseball be which hopefully will lower the baseball coaches or players. the ejections and suspensions will Rules Committee and member of number of ejections and suspensions “I just don’t understand why go away. the American Baseball Coaches in NCAA baseball. people are F bombing each other “I do believe that if coaches Association and ABCA Umpire- “They must know how umpires over a pitch or play. receive everything that our umpires Coach Relations Committee to craft conduct their business. Many “All parties, including coaches, do in the way of training, that will a survey as an avenue to pursue umpires are former college baseball players and umpires, should remain help. an intermediary mechanism that players and have a great passion for calm and discuss situations in a “Coaches should be role models baseball could possibly use in the the game. professional manner. GEORGE DROUCHES to their players. hopes of reducing ejections and suspensions. “If the number of ejections and suspensions in the sport do not decrease this upcoming season, the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee may consider a rules change for the future.” Are Ejections A Problem? Casey is well aware of the ejection increase for coaches and players in NCAA baseball for five consecutive years. “What really isn’t talked about much is that head coaches are only getting ejected 1 percent of the time,” said Casey. “There are a minimum of 200 calls a game by umpires. In some sports, there may not be 200 calls in a year. “Putting this in perspective, there were 16,720 baseball games played in NCAA Div. I baseball during the 2019 season. “There were 178 head coach ejections on this level which came out to an average of 1.06 percent per game. That is hardly an epidemic. “There may be 20,000 games or more during a college baseball season without any situation taking place between umpires, players and coaches. “When you factor in assistant coach and player ejections, the ejection figure is less than 2 percent. “Baseball is unique in that coaches come out to discuss calls by umpires. “At times, coaches become Big League Chew was invented by Rob Nelson, a former Cornell heated in their discussions. Coaches University lefthander who was pitching in Oregon in 1977 for the should always be careful with profanity and teach their kids to be fabled Portland Mavericks when he came up with the idea for a new respectful of umpires. “But this situation is not as out of type of bubble gum. control as it is being portrayed. “Some college coaches are making a lot of money. If they don’t win, they don’t have a job. I have Rob was literally sitting in the Portland bullpen, watching his team- sat behind basketball coaches on many occasions, and the language mates chewing other less salubrious stuff, when he thought that they use toward officials is not something you would like to hear shredded bubble gum would be a much more fun option. in church. “No matter what sport, it all comes down to having a level of civility between all parties. I Rob shared the idea with Mav teammate Jim Bouton who liked the frankly don’t know of one college baseball coach who has ever been concept so much he spent the next two years searching for a gum ejected by an umpire they respect. company to manufacture and distribute Big League Chew. He So respect by umpires and coaches is something we all should strive succeeded, and BLC quickly became the must-have bubble gum for for. “Coaches and umpires are ballplayers in the littlest leagues to the Big Leagues. coming together to find common ground so that ejections can be minimized. “Umpires have been very Today, over 40 years later, Big League Chew is the #1-selling accommodating. Right now, the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee shredded bubble gum in the world — with over 800 million pouches feels that education is important for coaches on what umpires must sold. It is manufactured in the USA by Ford Gum of Akron, New York. do and rules they must administer in games. “In my area of the country, I ™ would like to see an umpire talk ® to each team about rules and what BIG LEAGUE CHEW AMERICA’S BUBBLE GUM they have to go through to be an effective umpire. Coaches Discount now available at bigleaguechew.com “It should help to have a a better working relationship between all parties.” Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page  Collegiate Baseball Blankmeyer Steps Down At St. The Voice Of Amateur Baseball John’s, Will Coach Cyclones Q U E E N S , N . 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Beyond closely examining each nomination that came in, the selection committee spent more than 20 hours evaluating products in two exhibit halls which encompassed nearly 200,000 square feet and was larger than four football fields. A number of superb products just missed being named winners. Here are the winners, chosen by Collegiate Baseball’s Best of Show selection committee. Always Grind Notebooks For years, a small percentage of hitters and pitchers have utilized notebooks during practices and games to track performances and jot down helpful notes to help give them a competitive edge. RHP Orel Hershiser of the The Perfect Arm is a workload management tool that will reduce elbow, shoulder stress for pitchers. Dodgers may have been the most which showed the arm sleeve involving five prototype designs, the season, missed significant time LoKator Target & App famous Major League pitcher who decreased elbow valgus torque up multiple patents and design patents, (up to six weeks) due to concussions Pitching targets have been around did this as he threw 59 consecutive to 30 percent while maintaining stress testing and more, the Base sustained from such impacts.” since baseball was invented. innings without allowing a run ball velocity. Buddy X1 gives anyone the ability The mask enhancers cost $39.95 Over the years, tremendous during the 1988 season. When the sleeve was removed to locate the unit using three while the head enhancer costs advances in these devices have Always Grind Notebooks and and players threw full effort, elbow independent methods: $44.95. taken place, and we have awarded Planners are blueprints for athletes valgus torque remained at a reduced 1) Traditional rope. For more information, Best of Show certificates on several to maximize their own athletic level and ball velocity was 4 percent 2) A swiveling cover which go to their website at www. occasions over the past 20 years. potential by capturing critical greater than the baseline throws, blocks dirt from the anchor. enhancedsportssolutions.com We are happy to report that information by hand in carefully demonstrating a likely carryover 3) Or inserting a bluetooth/GPS another innovative target has just designed notebooks. They provide King Cobra Bat Box effect of the sleeve. tracker on the underside of the X1 Dave Payton is an expert in hit the marked called the LoKator immediate data of day-to-day The Perfect Arm sleeve utilizes a cover. designing and making hand crafted Pitching Target and Bullpen App. activities in practice and real time novel approach to the management A removable plastic insert is just bat boxes, benches and helmet Steve Stemle, former pitcher games. of the throwing athlete for training below the cover. boxes for baseball dugouts. for the Kansas City Royals for two Owner Joe Moroney, seeing the and rehabilitation. Over time, a small amount of dirt His newest creation is the King seasons and a minor league pitcher value of such notebooks during his Jason Colleran, a biomechanics may find its way into the removable Cobra Bat Box which is an absolute for seven seasons, gave pitching playing career at the University of consultant and muscle specialist, plastic insert. All you have to do work of art. lessons from 1998-2004 during the Kansas and later in minor league developed this device after suffering it swivel the cover to the open Constructed with medium minor league off seasons. baseball, produced professionally a slight rotator cuff tear his first year position and then pull the plastic density overlay panels with a He was never satisfied with the made notebooks for hitters, pitchers in high school and later experienced insert out and dump the dirt out. weather-resistant resin overlay pitching targets on the market that and coaches. severe elbow pain. This sparked Then place it back in and swivel bonded to the wood by heat and related to the way pitchers and “Our notebooks are designed the beginning of a journey to try the plug over the opening. pressure, it resists water, weather catchers describe pitch locations to allow players to gather as much and solve the reasons why athletes The cost is $120 for a set of and wear. — only 4-sided boxes with no information as possible during break down. three. This panels have a 20-year quantified zones. their games, practice sessions Over the past 20 years, Colleran For more information, go to: manufacturer’s warranty. Terminology used included and allowed each player to reflect has worked as a problem solver www.thebasebuddy.com The finished box can be used outside, inside, up, down, on their performances,” said and biomechanics consultant for in dugouts, locker rooms or mud brushback, quality strike, chase Moroney. Mask & Helmet Enhancer athletes, performance coaches and Concussions are a big problem rooms and holds 40 bats each with pitch, buried, etc. “We did not invent taking notes. medical professionals. in the sport of football. individual slots. So he invented a pitching target But we developed a framework to Specializing in musculoskeletal Baseball players, especially The box is painted in the team that gave quantified zones so he allow players to basically draw a and resistance mechanics, he hitters and catchers, can be color with the team logo. The top of could easily communicate pitch picture and fill in the blanks for opened Elite Edge Training Center susceptible to head trauma as well the box has a black or brushed gold location and pitch sequencing. what is happening at the plate in Atlanta as a sports lab in 2012. under the right circumstances. metal plate across the top. Custom Following the invention of his or on the mound. Our design is His clientele ranges from world The heads of hitters are protected logos and color plates are also target in 2011, he created the simple, unique and truly encourages champions, million dollar athletes, with helmets and catchers with available at an additional charge. LoKator Bullpen App in 2012 that a player to be a student of the doctors, physical therapists and padded catcher’s masks. Payton unveiled a stunning allows users to manually track game.” also young athletes looking to stay But Richard Fontana is a firm King Cobra Bat Box at the statistics and rankings related to Their booth at the recent ABCA pain free. believer baseball players are ABCA Convention which was pitch command. Convention was swamped with The Perfect Arm took five years susceptible to concussions when made exclusively for Vanderbilt’s In 2013, his son Luke was born coaches and players. of testing and retesting to make high velocity pitches crash into baseball team. with a rare genetic disease called The four main notebooks offered sure the data showed significant helmets or foul balls collide with The black box had a gold metal Tuberous Sclerosis that caused him include: statistical decrease in elbow catcher’s masks. plate on top which was eye catching thousands of seizures and multiple • Hitter’s Game Logs stress. It is the reason he has developed to those who passed by Payton’s brain surgeries. From 2013-2016, • Pitcher’s Notebook Pitching Coach Fred Corral of the mask enhancer and helmet booth. the business stopped. • Coach’s Game Logs the University of Missouri has been enhancer over the course of 33 The cost for the King Cobra Bat Customer feedback on the first • Coach’s Pocketbook. impressed with the stress reduction years. Box is $540. app release consistently said there His notebooks are currently sleeve after testing it initially on his “Our products are designed to For more information, go on the should be a way for pitches to be being used by the Colorado Rockies own throwing arm and later with help reduce the amount of impact internet to: www.pytsports.net or and Kansas City Royals as well as his pitchers. absorbed by the head and brain call (708) 634-2099. See Page 5 a long list of professionals, MiLB LOKATOR, “It works,” said Corral. “The upon impact,” said Fontana. players, Power 5 college programs, data Jason has to back it is legit.” “Our products are made from a other top college programs, top This product recently came out, patented impact absorption material college development programs and several colleges and MLB that has been tested and shown to (travel ball) and top high schools organizations are evaluating it as reduce impacts by up to 70 percent. around the nation. well as several well known physical What makes our product unique The notebooks range in price therapists. is that it improves the protection from $21.99 to $35. The company The cost is $179. of current products (helmets and offers free customized covers and For more information, go to their catcher’s masks), and there are no discount pricing for team orders. website at www.theperfectarm. other products that do this. While For more information, go to their com helmets protect the head, they do website at: www.alwaysgrind365. not protect the brain.” com Base Buddy Anchor System Have you ever been frustrated The 78-year-old Fontana said a The Perfect Arm with digging out a base anchor or number of Major League players The Perfect Arm is an innovation struggled to even find it which was and umpires used his products for the throwing arm and is the only buried beneath soil? during the past season. workload management tool on the Drew Jackson and Shane Golden “One was veteran umpire market which is clinically proven to of Base Buddy have invented a Gerry Davis. While wearing our reduce elbow and shoulder stress. solution to the problem. mask enhancers, Gerry took two This multi joint dynamic The X1 Underground Anchor (separate) big hits to the mask and stabilizer uses patented MuscleWeb System is designed so that coaches was removed from the game for Technology to externally reinforce never have to dig out a base anchor precautionary reasons. the muscles and joints while again! “However, he missed no throwing and offloading the internal No more metal detectors, no additional time and was back stress. more dig tools, no more stuck umpiring the next day after clearing A recent scientific study was bases, no more sharp edges or rust, concussion protocol testing. conducted using The Perfect Arm no more hassle. “Numerous other umpires, on pitchers throwing at full effort After 18 months of development including five in the first week of The Base Buddy Anchor System Is Innovative. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page  LoKator System Will Help Pitchers With Command Continued From Page 4 moved to different locations in the zone and batters are the same automatically tracked so nobody distance away from balls. would have to manually track those Taulelle refined the product over numbers. 2 1/2 years, and the positioning When Stemle got back to work arms, shaft collar and universal (2016-2018), he began a sponsored plate sells for $130. research project with the University For more information, go on the of Louisville Computer Science internet to: hitoffinfinitee.com Department to automate and extend Mobile Score functionality of the LoKator System Scoreboards are extremely with vision technology. expensive but are important in Version 2.0 of the app is close to baseball games. being implemented which allows Imagine the selection committee’s users to record their bullpen surprise when we evaluated a sessions with an iPhone camera portable scoreboard called Mobile which automatically tracks the Score that runs for 4-5 hours on intended target and location the one charge! pitch hit which feeds into the pitch It doesn’t have to be plugged location analytics in their online into an electric outlet at the field at profile. all. You simply charge the battery It is similar to facial recognition. before you go. In this case, white lines are around You can bring it with you to the every one of the 10 targets which game and hook it up to the chain allow the camera in the iPhone to link fence for fans to see. pick up the targets easily. While not nearly as large as Stemle has different pitching The LoKator System integrates a unique target and App that tracks throws. your typical scoreboard, it can be sequences set up that pitchers can effective if mounted in front of the work on which is vital in the quest For more information, go on the the future. use the tee. visitor’s side or home side of the for command. field facing the fans. They include sequences fastball internet to: lokatoracademy.com The Thumb-per normally sells The product is a device that has for $19.95. But through the month two arms that are hinged together Ideally, you would probably command, expand with fastball, Thumb-per want two — one for each side of A fascinating new hitting aid of January, it is on sale for $15. on a 360 degree hinge. On the hard in/soft away, fastball/changeup the field. has just hit the market called the For more information, go to their opposite end of the arm from the tunnels, fastball/curve tunnels for a It is foldable, portable and Thumb-per. website at: www.thumb-per.com hinge is a precisely machined righthanded pitcher, etc. utilizes 50,000 hour LED lights. Craig First initially designed a socket that is designed to slide over The app tracks each target the Infinitee The mobile scoreboard offers product called the Wonder Thumb In 21 years of evaluating new the black plastic rod that most tee pitchers aimed for and actually hit. a bright LED display which is for his son so that he could position products at the ABCA Convention, manufacturers use as their final It breaks those numbers down by dimmable, scores up to 199 for his left hand in the perfect position it has always amazed the selection stage to their hitting tee. the different pitches a hurler has. home and guests, has innings up to to support the neck of a violin. committee that new hitting tees and Nick Taulelle, inventor of the Score sheets track the best 19, has a clock counter, bluetooth If you have never played the training devices that attach to tees Infinitee, also makes a Universal bullpen, worst bullpen, hot zones, wireless control through a mobile violin, this is not a natural position are continually invented. home plate that will allow the user cold zones and other important device app, polycarbonate panels to learn. The latest innovation in batting to take the mounting hardware off areas such as this. for durability and is splash proof. A hitting instructor saw the tees is called the Infinitee. the tee base and attach it to this It also has an area to write notes The cost is $259.99 for the product and immediately saw the This training device builds off home plate. for strengths and weaknesses which kit which includes the 36 inch x potential to use it for hitting on the the platform of most tees that are You NEVER have to move the essentially is a pitching diary. 20 inch x 3/4 inch thick mobile top hand thumb of a bat. manufactured today which have a hitter during tee drills. He has the “Hitting spots with different scoreboard, hanging hooks, battery, Unlike another product that has 5/8 inch diameter shaft. same position as he does in games pitches was the biggest factor in USB cable and bag. been used for hitters, the Thumb- The user does not need to in relation to home plate. my success on my way to the Big They also sell a stand for $44.99 per has a curved downward wall of purchase a completely new hitting All that moves are the arms of Leagues,” said Stemle. and extra battery if needed for molded silicone that fits in front of tee. the Infinitee to any position that the “There were days I could $39.99. It collapses down to 20 the thumb and essentially locks the If they already own one of the hitting coach wants sideways or up consistently throw 95 mph but had inches x 13 1/2 inches x 2 1/2 aid in place with no movement. tees that this product is compatible and down. terrible outings. inches. For more information, go Hitters in baseball and softball with, then they simply add this He feels this is a breakthrough in “But there were also days that I on the internet to: www.mobile- then can place their bat between the product on top of the tee, and it tee design because too many batters pitched in the upper 80’s and low score.com 90’s and dominated. thumb and forefinger on top of the will dramatically enhance how they “cheat” when traditional tees are “The difference maker was pitch soft silicone which puts the bat in location with multiple pitches. the fingers of the hand for optimal If the hitter knew I could throw hitting. a second or a third pitch for a The design of this aid keeps the strike, he couldn’t sit and wait on wrist from locking up, allowing for a fastball. a more fluid and quicker swing and “This throws off a hitter’s timing follow through. and makes the fastball look 10 This device absorbs bat sting times faster. LoKator describes this which is another plus. as perceived velocity.” Many coaches came by his The LoKator Target sells for booth at the ABCA Convention and $99 while the LoKator Target with commented that his device should frame is $249. be modified slightly so that it could When version 2.0 of the app be used as thumb protection in becomes available, there will be a catcher’s gloves. small subscription fee to store and So First is designing a new track online data. product that will do exactly that in Turning Baseball Upside Down For 55 years, Alex Gaynes has spent his summers coaching one of the most successful American Legion teams in the nation located in Tucson, Ariz. His teams have won 10+ state champion- ships, 20+ city titles and numerous league and tournament championships while win- ning over 1,000 games. This book is Coach Gaynes’ memoirs, truths and coaching system from his years managing young, talented players in their teenage years. He divulges fascinating secrets to coaching which allowed his teams to constantly play at a championship level. Plus, he relays incredible stories of his teams that are must reading for any coach.

“Alex Gaynes is not your typical baseball coach. A lawyer by trade, he has the philosphy of letting his kids play, not micromanage them. His style encourages hustle, and he has that rare ability to get the most out of his teams on a routine basis.” — Lou Pavlovich, Collegiate Baseball

Order through Xlibris at www.Xlibris.com ([email protected]) or call 1-888-795-4274 $19.99 softback or $29.99 hardback, plus postage, handling and applicable sales tax Page  Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 ABCA Convention Sets All-Time Attendance Mark NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An all- Starting with the 2020 baseball time attendance record was set at season, a 20-Second Action Rule the 76th annual American Baseball will be mandatory between pitches. Coaches Association Convention It will include pitches thrown with in Nashville as 7,100 coaches nobody on base or runners on attended. base. The attendance was capped at There has never been a time 7,100 several months before the clock with runners on base until event for the first time in history to now in the 110-year history of the prevent overcrowding. NCAA. The previous high was 6,600 This historic rule has the potential which attended the Dallas of shaving off 20 minutes or more convention last year. for all NCAA baseball games. A record 365 companies showed Since NAIA, NJCAA and other products in the nearly 200,000 junior college schools use NCAA square foot trade show which was baseball rules, games on those the equivalent of four football levels should see this same time fields. reduction in games which should ABCA officials estimated that draw more fans. over 10,000 people attended the A 20-second clock with men convention when members and on base was recommended by the trade show people were counted. NCAA Baseball Rules Committee “This year’s convention in 2018 to prevent delay tactics represented the best of the American which were hurting the game Baseball Coaches Association with lengthy contests, especially and its membership,” said ABCA in the NCAA Division I baseball Executive Director Craig Keilitz. tournament. “We had 7,100 coaches from all Unfortunately, the Playing Rules levels of the sport join us this year, Oversight Panel did not allow the which is more than we’ve ever had rule change at that time because of in our 76-year history. cost considerations with two clocks “Seeing all three clinic stages that would have been mandatory at packed throughout the convention schools. and the buzz within the ABCA The change in wording with Trade Show floor created a special a 20-Second Action Rule and no atmosphere and a great learning mandatory clock allowed it to be environment. passed for the 2020 season. “This year’s Trade Show was A pitcher has five options for the the largest in our history as over clock to stop within the 20-Second — Incoming ABCA President Stu Fritz of Hope College (right) presents 350 companies joined us and Action Rule in place: AMAZING LEADERSHIP outgoing ABCA President John Kolasinski of Siena Heights University (left) a special plaque. encompassed nearly 200,000 square 1) Must begin his windup feet.” motion. approval by the NCAA Playing Highest Strikeout Total again for the 2020 NCAA Division ABCA Second Vice President 2) Throw a pickoff to a base Rules Oversight Panel was delayed The highest amount of strikeouts I Baseball Championship. Dan McDonnell of the University which has a runner. due to the cost of $1,500 for each over the past 50 years of NCAA of Louisville, with the assistance 3) Batter is granted time. Video Replay Review bat testing device. Division I baseball took place There will be video replay of ABCA Third Vice President 4) Step off the rubber. Bat testing will take place during during the 2019 season, according Rick Hitt of South Florida State 5) Call timeout to talk to a fielder review for the second year in a NCAA Div. I games in 2020 and in to the NCAA Division I Baseball row in conjunction with all rounds College, arranged for 23 fabulous or coach. Divisions II and III in 2021. Statistics Trends report. instructional clinics on the main On a first violation, the pitcher of the 2020 NCAA Div. I Baseball Bat testing must be conducted Compiled by Jeff Williams, Championship. stage. will be issued a warning. before a team’s first game of a Associate Director of Media The Expo Theater had 17 A ball will be awarded to series, single games, the first game Coordination and Statistics with the NCAA Official Baseball presentations while the Youth the batter for each subsequent of a doubleheader and before NCAA, the 2019 NCAA Division The flat-seam baseball was Coaches Sessions featured 12. violation. the first game of a series where I Strikeouts Per 9 Innings for each used for the fifth year with the A number of awards were also If the hitter violates the 20- multiple games are played between team was a record 8.08. 2019 NCAA Div. I Baseball presented. A complete rundown on Second Action Rule, a strike will several teams. It marks the first time in history Championship. the award winners is elsewhere in be awarded in the count. There will be bat testing for the the average has eclipsed 8.00 The overall results were positive this issue. Each team shall be allowed fourth year in a row in conjunction Each of the last five years have for college baseball over the course The 2021 ABCA Convention three offensive and six defensive with all rounds of the 2020 NCAA featured strikeout numbers that of the entire season as home runs will be held Jan. 7-10, 2021 at conferences per game, no more Div. I Baseball Championship. have gone over 7.00. were up from 0.71 per game in 2018 the Gaylord National Resort & than three of which may include For the previous 45 years prior to to 0.75 per game in 2019. Convention Center in Washington, a coach. Chest Protectors Runs scored per game were also The NCAA Baseball Rules 2015 (1970-2014), only twice have D.C. In-Season Bat Testing strikeout totals risen over 7.00, and slightly up from 5.64 in 2018 to Other news that came out of the Committee also recommended that 5.85 in 2019. Several other important rules all catcher chest protectors used that was in 1998 (7.07) and 1999 ABCA Convention included: will also be in place for the 2020 (7.12). Batting average went down for in competition for the 2019/20 2019 compared to 2018 (.269 in 20 Second Action Rule season. academic year be models that The strikeouts per 9 innings per Possibly the most important The NCAA Baseball Rules game for each team the last five 2019 vs. .270 in 2018). are approved by the National As for pitching statistics, earned NCAA baseball rule change in Committee approved protocols Operating Committee on Standards years include: history was approved by the for in-season bat testing that will 2015: 7.02 run averages were up from 4.88 in of Athletics Equipment. 2018 to 5.06 in 2019. NCAA Playing Rules Oversight take place at NCAA Division I It was subsequently approved by 2016: 7.17 Panel last summer after initially schools. 2017: 7.54 Strikeouts per nine innings also the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight increased from 7.88 in 2018 to 8.08 being recommended by the NCAA Committee members proposed Panel. 2018: 7.88 Baseball Rules Committee. in-season bat testing in 2017, but 2019: 8.08 in 2019. Interestingly, the first year of This marked a record high the low-seam ball was in 2015, the number of strikeouts per nine first year of this trend, and strikeout innings for the recently completed numbers have gone up every year season. since. RPI Release Dates So there may be a correlation The NCAA Div. I Baseball with the ball that is being used. Committee agreed that the Division ERA Highest In 10 Years I Baseball Rating Percentage Index While strikeouts are at the (RPI) should be released daily from highest level in college baseball Monday-Friday starting on March history along with higher velocities 2, 2020. and arm injuries, it is interesting There will not be any RPI updates to point out that the earned run on Saturdays and Sundays. average of NCAA Div. I baseball Other Baseball Issues teams is the highest in the last nine Major League Baseball will years at 5.06 for 2019. conduct the 2020 MLB Draft in CWS Attendance Omaha, NE from June 10-12. The attendance for the 2019 The first round on June 10 will College World Series was 332,054 be televised by the MLB Network for an average of 22,137 fans per from Omaha’s Holland Performing game. Arts Center. This marked the 24th straight For the first time, the entire MLB year the CWS has averaged over Draft will be held without any DAVE KEILITZ ETHICS AWARD WINNERS — Two esteemed members of the baseball community 20,000 fans per game. overlap with NCAA games. were presented awards for their noted ethics in the game of baseball. Greg Frady, former head Rounds 2-40 will continue to Seeding coach at Georgia St., (far left) and Monte Brooks, The Master’s University, (far right) are presented be held via conference call with The NCAA Div. I Baseball the awards from Ethics Committee Chairman Tom O’Connell (center) of St. Francis H.S. (WI). the MLB clubs and broadcast on Committee will seed the top 16 teams MLB.com. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page  Numerous Awards Presented At ABCA Convention N A S H V I L L E , Te n n . — — David Brust, Monroe (NY); Sacramento City; Southern — Greg Wakefield, Buhach Colony Dick Cooke, Davidson College Numerous awards were presented Midwest — Ron Riggle, Lincoln California — John Altobelli, (CA). Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt during the annual American Land (IL); North — Eric Laskovy, Orange Coast; Northwest — Eric High School Division II Coach Scott Crampton, Lamar CC Baseball Coaches Association Kellogg (MI); North Central Lane, Lower Columbia (WA). of the Year: Ricky Griffin, Argyle Mark Cummins, Live Oak HS convention in Nashville. — Mike Davenport, Madison Pacific Association Coach of (TX) (CA) Here is a list of honorees: (WI); North Plains — Marcus the Year: John Altobelli, Orange High School Division III: Marc Cuseta, Bayside Yankees ABCA Hall of Fame Clapp, Northeast (NE); Northeast Coast (CA) Region 1 — Ed Holloway, (NY) John Casey, Tufts University — Mike McCarry, Lackawanna High School Division I: Bishop Hendricken (RI); Region Brian Dudley, Wapahani HS Wayne King, Jr., Joliet Junior (PA); Plains — Raydon Leaton, Region 1 — Greg Christodulu, 2 — Christopher Sommerhalter, (IN) College Northern Oklahoma-Enid (OK); Shenendehowa (NY); Region 2 Emerson (NJ); Region 3 — Daniel Carmen Fusco, Carmen Fusco Mike Metheny, Southeastern South — Michael Avalon, Pearl — Rob Hahne, Westfield (VA); Little, Landrum (SC); Region 4 Pro-Baseball Softball Academy Oklahoma State River (MS); Southeast — Lyndon Region 3 — Chan Brown, Parkview — Dave Pishkur, Andrean (IN); Jeff Gillespie, Bronson HS Dennis Rogers, Riverside City Coleman, Pasco-Hernando State (GA); Region 4 — Tim Funkhouser, Region 5 — Aaron Frey, Sabetha (FL) College (FL); Southwest — Tony Cirelli, Edwardsville (IL); Region 5 — (KS); Region 6 — John Parker, Dave Grant, Glendale CC (AZ) Mike Kinnison, Delta State Mesa (AZ). Michael Barta, Johnston (IA); Ouachita Christian (LA); Region 7 Bill Hamilton, Pensacola State University NJCAA Division II Coach of Region 6 — Alan McDougal, — Casey Miller, University (CO); College Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt the Year: Raydon Leaton, Northern Colleyville Heritage (TX); Region Region 8 — David Lawrence, Dunn Neil Hogg, Saskatchewan University Oklahoma-Enid 7 — Colin Griffin, Jesuit (OR); (CA). Baseball NJCAA Division III: District A Region 8 — John Weber, Cypress High School Division III Coach David Horton, Bamberg- Lefty Gomez Award — Jason Rathbun, Herkimer (NY); (CA). of the Year: Aaron Frey, Sabetha Ehrhardt HS (SC) Tom O’Connell, St. Francis District B — Bill Fratto, Oakton High School Division I Coach (KS) Steve Jaksa, Saginaw Valley HS, WI (IL); District C — Brandon Rains, of the Year: Chan Brown, Parkview ABCA Lifetime Membership State Dave Keilitz Ethics Award Brookhaven (TX); District D (GA) (Continuous membership for Scott Manahan, Bishop Monte Brooks, The Master’s — Reece Honeycutt, Rockingham High School Division II: Region 35 years) Watterson HS University (NC); District E — Dwight Kotila, 1 — Curtis Nobles, Ballston Spa Patrick Bailey, Oregon State Skip Mart, Miami Beach Senior Greg Frady, Georgia State Century (MN); District F — Kevin (NY); Region 2 — Sean O’Connor, Denny Barton, Urbandale HS/ HS (FL) Rix, Rhode Island (RI); District DeMatha Catholic (MD); Region Dennis Martel, Illinois ABCA/Diamond Sports Des Moines Area CC G — Keith Gorman, Cumberland 3 — Don Hanson, Pike County Wesleyan Coaches Of The Year Scott Berry, Southern NCAA Division I: Northeast — County (NJ). (GA); Region 4 — Matt Buckner, Mississippi Vince Mezza, CC of Allegheny Jim Penders, UConn; East — Randy NJCAA Division III Coach Farragut (TN); Region 5 — Robert Paul Blanchard, Southwest County Mazey, West Virginia; Atlantic of the Year: Keith Gorman, Struckhoff, St. Francis Borgia Minnesota State Ron Murphy, Rio Rancho HS — Mike Martin, Florida State; Cumberland County (NJ) (MO); Region 6 — Ricky Griffin, Kirk Bock, Bryant HS (AR) (NM) South — Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt; Pacific Association: Northern Argyle (TX); Region 7 — OJ Clay Cantrell, Illinois Valley Mideast — Erik Bakich, Michigan; California — Derek Sullivan, Favela, Nogales (AZ); Region 8 Central HS (IL) See IMPORTANT, Page 10 Central — John McCormack, Florida Atlantic; Midwest — Tim Tadlock, Texas Tech; West — John Savage, UCLA. NCAA Division I Coach of the Year: Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt NCAA Division II: East — Frank Catalanotto, NYIT; Atlantic — Joe Spano, Mercyhurst; Southeast — Jim Gantt, Catawba; South —Joe Urso, Tampa; Midwest — John Schaly, Ashland; Central — Kyle Crookes, Central Missouri; South Central — Chris Hanks, Colorado Trusted For Mesa; West — Eric Newman, UC San Diego. NCAA Division II Coach of the Over Year: Joe Urso, Tampa NCAA Division III: New England — Ed Flaherty, Southern 47 Years Maine; New York — Joe Brown, Cortland; Mid-Atlantic — Bob Babb, Johns Hopkins; South — Jan Weisberg, Birmingham-Southern; Mideast — Chad Fitzgerald, Heidelberg; Mideast — Jeff Mountain, Washington & Jefferson; Central — Bill Kurich, Webster; Midwest — Mike Stawaski, Concordia Chicago; West — Scott Laverty, Chapman. NCAA Division III Coach of the Year: Scott Laverty, Chapman NAIA: Opening Round — Jonathan Estes, Freed-Hardeman (TN); Billy Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan; Brad Stromdahl, Georgia Gwinnett; Adrian Dinkel, Southeastern (FL); Jorge Perez, St. Thomas (FL); Patrick McCarthy, Faulkner (AL); Mike Ross, Science & Arts (OK), Duane Monlux, Bellevue (NE); Kip McWilliams, Indiana Tech. NAIA Coach of the Year: Billy Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan NJCAA Division I: Central — Dave Burroughs, Cowley (KS); East Central — David Shelton, Walters State (TN); Eastern — Luis Melendez, Monroe (NY); Gulf — Jeff Johnson, Chipola (FL); Northern — Marc Rardin, Iowa Western (IA); South Central — Perry Keith, Connors State (OK); Southeastern — Hunter Vick, Chattahoochee Valley (AL); Southern — Matt Podjenski, Navarro (TX); Southwestern — Jimmmy Durham, New Mexico JC (NM); Western — Anthony Gilich, Central Arizona (AZ). 6600 Broad Ave. • Waco, TX 76712 • Phone: (254) 776-3205 • FAX: (254) 776-9187 NJCAA Division I Coach of the Year: Anthony Gilich, Central Arizona NJCAA Division II: East Page  Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 ABCA Convention Great Moments

NEW INDUCTEES — American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame members include (left to right) Tim Corbin (Vanderbilt), John Casey (Tufts), Wayne King, Jr. (Joliet Junior College), Mike Metheny (Southeastern Oklahoma St.), Dennis Rogers (Riverside City College) and Mike Kinneson (Delta St.).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION — Former Major Leaguer Brett Butler gave a superb clinic on Bunting: The Advantages Of Small Ball To Help Win Games. He delved into time-honored BIG LEAGUE ADVICE — Former MLB Manager Buck techniques that allowed him to be one of the best bunters in pro baseball history. Showalter gave a talk on The Game Within The Game.

WELL DESERVED HONORS — The Collegiate Baseball Pitching Coach of The Year was REMARKABLE TALK — John O’Leary gave one of the best presented to UCLA Head Coach John Savage (far left) while the Teaching Pro of The Year talks in the history of the ABCA on How One Attitude, One winner was Scott Foxhall of Mississippi State (far right). Pat Pinkman, chairman of the selection Action And One Person Can Change The World. committee for both awards and pitching coach at Seton Hall, is in the center. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page  Stop Action/ABCA Clinic Sessions

Tim Corbin of Vanderbilt discussed Building A Championship Program.

POWERFUL PRESENTATION — Jack Leggett, former head coach at Clemson, gave one of the best talks of the ABCA Convention as he discussed Qualities Of A Winning Coach And Athlete In A Winning Program. All of his concepts have produced great baseball teams over the years. Photos By Lou Pavlovich, Jr. HOW TO ORDER — Photos on pages 1, 6, 8, 9 and 10 can be purchased for $25 each. Call (520) 623-4530 to order. Derek Johnson of Cincinnati Reds delved into the pitcher/hitter confrontation.

Dan McDonnell of Louisville put together a remarkable 3-day clinic that included 23 main stage presentations. Retired MLB player Harold Reynolds discussed Base Running: The Lost Art. Page 10 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Important Awards Given At 2020 ABCA Convention Continued From Page 7

T i m N e i m a n , D e S a l e s University Phillip O’Brien, Brandon HS (MS) Tommy Pharr, Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN) Gary Rice, Alleghany HS (VA) Tim Saunders, Dublin Coffman HS (OH) Kent Shelley, Johnson County CC Gary Vaught, University of Indianapolis John Wrenn, Danbury HS (CT) ABCA/Turface Athletics Field Maintenance Scholarships Haverford College (PA) Watson Chapel HS (AR) ABCA/Turface Athletics Field Maintenance Award Jackson HS (GA) Thomas County Central HS (GA) Woodstock HS (GA) Assistant Coaches of Year NCAA Division I: Nick Schnabel, Michigan NCAA Division II: Charlie Spano, Mercyhurst (PA) SPECIAL AWARD WINNER — Tom O’Connell (second from right), co-head coach at St. Francis High School (St. Francis, WI), was NCAA Division III: Geoff Fox, presented the Lefty Gomez Award for his many years of service to the game of baseball. From left to right is Bob Whalen (chairman Chapman (CA) of the Lefty Gomez Committee), Vernona Gomez (daughter of Lefty Gomez) and far right is Jim Hackett of Wilson Sporting Goods NAIA: Mitch Schmidt, Bellevue (sponsor of the award). (NE) NJCAA Div. 1: Tyler Herbst, Canonica, Maple Hill (NY) Character In Coaching East Carolina University (NC) Tulane University (LA) Iowa Western CC Eastern Kentucky University UNC Greensboro CB’s Pitching Coach of Year Brent Lavoie, Long Beach Poly Fordham University (NY) University of Alabama at Birmingham NJCAA Div. 2: Trevor Gardner-Webb University (NC) University of Arkansas at Little Rock John Savage, UCLA HS (CA) Burmeister, Madison College Harvard University (MA) University of Cincinnati (OH) Academic Achievements Hofstra University (NY) University of Hartford (CT) (WI) Teaching Professional (NCAA Div. I) - Team over 3.0 GPA Lafayette College (PA) University of Kansas NJCAA Div. 3: Lane Potter, Scott Foxhall, Mississippi State Alabama State University LIU Brooklyn (NY) University of Kentucky Herkimer College (NY) Ball State University (IN) McNeese State University (LA) University of Louisville (KY) NAIA Awards Baylor University (TX) Mercer University (GA) University of Memphis (TN) Pacific Association : Eric Solberg, Robert Smith Achievement: Bradley University (IL) Michigan State University University of Missouri Fresno City College (CA) Woody Hunt, Cumberland Butler University (IN) North Dakota State University University of Pennsylvania Campbell University (NC) Oral Roberts University (OK) University of Portland (OR) High School Div. 1: Steve University Central Michigan University Oregon State University UNLV Holleman, Owasso (OK) NAIA Coach of Year: Billy Chicago State University (IL) Saint Louis University (MO) Utah Valley University High School Div. 2: Derek College of Holy Cross (MA) Samford University (AL) Valparaiso University (IN) Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan College of William and Mary (VA) Leppert, Olathe West (KS) Santa Clara University (CA) Western Michigan University Fellowship Of Christian Coppin State University (MD) Southeastern Louisiana University Wichita State University (KS) High School Div. 3: Jim Davidson College (NC) St. John’s University (NY) Yale University (CT) Athlete’s Jerry Kindall Duke University (NC) The Citadel (SC) Youngstown State University (OH)

NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR — Diamond Sports presented special crystal awards to the National Coaches of The Year on all levels of college and high school baseball for 2019. See page 24 for a special tribute to the winners from Diamond Sports. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 11 Rich Marazzi Presents His 2020 Baseball Rules Quiz ANSONIA, Conn. — It’s time on-deck circle. As the catcher is correctly calls the batter-runner successfully appeals that Brown In this play, the lead runner was for my annual baseball rules quiz. about to pursue the ball, the batter out because the lead runner always missed first base on his way to forced to advance to second. Below are 10 True and False impedes the catcher by bumping has the right to the base when two second and is called out. No run 5. False. The batter must make questions. into him. runners occupy the same base and should score on the play. True or an attempt to intentionally bunt the To qualify as a full time ML Because the batter interfered both are tagged. True or False? False? ball. umpire, you must get all 10 with the catcher, the batter should 5. The batter extends his bat 9. The same pitcher may change 6. Tr u e . T h e c a t c h e r ’s correct. be called out. True or False? while preparing to bunt and never to a defensive position only once interference is nullified if the A score of 9 correct answers 3. The batter hits a long fly pulls it back when he is hit by per inning. True or False? batter and the runner/s all advance places you in Triple A with the ball that is caught in the webbing the pitch. Because the batter kept 10. Whenever a defensive player at least one base on the play. The possibility of being a replacement of the center fielder’s glove in his bat extended, by rule, he was obstructs a runner, the ball is dead play stands. for vacationing ML the left centerfield gap. attempting to bunt and the pitch immediately and all runners are 7. True. When there is an umpires. The manager of the should be ruled a strike and not a awarded one base. True or False? intervening play (the throw to the A score of 7-8 proper Ruleball offensive team requests hit by pitch. True or False? Answers To Questions plate), the run counts if the batter- answers places in you in the umpires to check the 6. There’s a runner on second 1. False. When fan interference runner is safe. If the batter-runner Double-A while a score legality of the fielder’s base when the batter hits safely to occurs, the umpires can arbitrarily interference was the third out, the of 5-6 correct answers glove claiming the glove right field. The runner on second place the runner/s to the base they run would not score. buries you in the low exceeds the 13-inch limit is thrown out at the plate and the would have made had there been no 8. True. When the batter-runner minors. from the top of the four batter-runner remains at first base. interference. It’s possible to award makes the third of the inning before If you scored less than fingers to the heel of the The umpire ruled catcher’s one runner more than one base and he touches first base, no run can 5, don’t tell anyone that glove. interference but correctly allowed another runner only one base. score on the play. you took this test. The umps check the play to stand because both 2. False. Because the ball was 9. True. The same pitcher OK, number your and determine that the the runner on second base and the not playable, interference should can return to the mound once per papers 1-10 and simply length of the glove is batter-runner each advanced at least not be called. The batter remains inning in NFHS and Pro, but only answer the question by in violation of the rule. one base on the play which nullified at bat. once per game and in NCAA as writing True or False? The umps should nullify the catcher’s interference. True or 3. False. The catch is allowed. long as the visit does not mandate The answers will be With Rich Marazzi the catch and award the False? Under the Pro rule, the only penalty their removal. found later in the article. Rules Consultant batter first base. True 7. There’s a runner on third and is to remove the glove from the 10. False. Under Pro and NCAA The answers are for Blue Jays, Brewers, or False? one out when the batter executes a game. Each team is limited to two rules, the ball is dead only when Cardinals, D’backs, suicide squeeze bunt. The pitcher there is a play being directly made the Pro rules, but where Dodgers, Mariners, 4. There’s a runner appeals per game. there are differences Orioles, Phillies, on first base and no outs fields the ball and throws home too Playing under NCAA rules, if a on the runner such as when a runner between the Pro, NCAA Pirates, Rangers, when the batter hits a late to get the runner advancing to catch is made with an illegal glove is in a rundown. and NFHS rules, it is Rays, Red Sox, flare that falls between the plate. the offense, upon proper appeal, has When there is no play being Royals, Tigers, The catcher then fires the ball to directly made on a runner at the explained in the answer. Twins, Yankees, the the pitcher and the first the choice of taking the result of the So, you can take the Fox Regional Sports baseman. first base where the batter-runner play or having the pitch replayed. moment the obstruction occurs, the test under any of those Networks, ESPN and The runner on first, is called safe. But the plate umpire In NFHS, the procedure is the ball remains alive and in play and three playing codes. the White Sox TV not knowing if the ball rules that the batter-runner is out there is no guarantee base award for announcers. same as NCAA: Appeal – play Good luck. will be caught, anchors for violating the Runner’s Lane or penalty, except the penalty is the obstructed runner. 1. When fan interf- Readers can submit himself at first base. The interference rule the last 45-feet a two, three or four base award Under NFHS rules, if any type of erence occurs, the ball questions to Rich at: ball falls to the ground. between home and first base. obstruction occurs, play is allowed [email protected] from the time the ball touches the is dead and all runners The batter-runner and The umpires should call the illegal glove the same as if the to continue until playing action should be awarded two bases. True the runner, who was originally on batter-runner out but allow the ball was touched with detached ends whether or not there is a direct or False? first base, are both standing on the runner, who was on third base to equipment. In all codes, any player play being made on the runner. 2. The batter hits a towering fly base when the first baseman grabs score. True or False? who refuses to remove an illegal And the runner is always ball that goes out of play about 10 the ball, runs over and tags both 8. The team at bat has Smith on glove is ejected awarded at least one base beyond rows in the seats behind the batter’s runners. The first base umpire second and Jones on first with one 4. False. The lead or preceding his position on base when the out when Brown doubles down the runner has the right to the base obstruction occurs. right field line. when two runners are tagged while If the obstructed runner attempts Searching For A College Is Smith easily crosses the plate but occupying the same base unless the to advance beyond the base he is Jones is thrown out at third base for lead runner is forced to advance protected to, he does so at his own Difficult For Many Players the second out. The defensive team from that base. risk. By TOM KOVIC Special To Collegiate Baseball

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I encourage prospects to make Maintain high expectations for every effort to organize valuable yourself and remain dedicated to ↑ 40 pt ↑ 35 pt ↑ 78 pt information regarding the recruiting your plan…brick by brick. process and execute well-designed Evaluate and seek feedback from Batting Avg On Base % Slugging % plans. your college team. Embrace your target timelines For example, I believe in a (making unofficial visits, main- team approach when navigating taining your college database, and the college athletics recruiting Start Training Pitch Recognition attending competitions). process. Also, add specific events This approach will maximize (compiling a video and player efficiency and minimize individual pressure and stress. www.getgamesense.com Page 12 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 High School Jesuit Sits At No. 1 In Pre-Season H.S. Poll TUCSON, Ariz. — Jesuit High Key players to watch this season rebuilding year after winning a state School (Tampa, FL) is ranked No. include, with universities they championship in 2018. However, 1 in Collegiate Baseball’s 2020 Pre- signed or committed to and 2019 with a young set of players, Carroll Season National High School Poll stats: captured the 2019 Texas 6A state Collegiate Baseball’s presented by Diamond Pro. • RHP Camden Minacci (Wake title. The Tigers return a powerful Forest), 95 mph FB, 12-1, 1.11 They are expected to make it a ball club from its Florida 6A state ERA, 85 K, 25 BB. three-peat this season. Eight top National High School championship team of 2019. • RHP Justin Clark (West players return including lead hitters Eight of nine starting position Virginia), 91 mph FB, 5-0, 2.95 District MVP INF Cade Manning players are back along with the ERA. (Texas State, .432) and INF/RHP entire pitching staff. • RHP Josh Mallitz (Mississippi), Brandon Howell (Tulane, .373). TOP 30 POLL Eight pitchers have signed or 94 mph FB, 2-1, 4.41 ERA. 4. Orange Lutheran, Orange, Presented By committed to NCAA Division I • RHP/Closer Turner Thompson CA (27-5) — The Lancers captured schools. (Tulane), 94 mph FB, 3 SV, 1-1, the Trinity League championship, Five of the pitchers feature 2.45 ERA. National High School Invitational fastballs that are 91 mph or • RHP Alex Bryant (Holy Cross), title for the third time and finished higher. 3-1, 1.62 ERA. in the CIF Quarterfinals last There are 11 seniors who have • RHP Tripp Russo (Adrian), 10 season. The team returns two of signed or committed to colleges and AP, 1.29 ERA. the top right-handed pitchers in the five underclassmen. • LHP Dominic Castellano country in Max Rajcic (UCLA, 8- Of the 16 committed or signed (Central Florida), 1-1, 5.88 ERA. 1, 0.55 ERA, 73 K) and Christian players, 13 are going to NCAA • RHP Ryan Denison (Florida Rodriguez (Cal St. Fullerton, 4-2, Division I schools. St.), 92 mph FB. 1.60 ERA, 52 K). “This is the most talented team • LHP Jamie Arnold (Florida 5. Farragut, Knoxville, TN I have ever coached,” said Head St.). (42-3) — The Admirals have great Coach Miguel Menendez who is • C Bennett Lee (Tulane), .442, depth on the mound and in the field. in his sixth season with the Tigers. 3 HR, 7 3B, 12 2B, 19 RBI, 18 R, “We should be able to compete at “We obviously have to keep great defense. a high level,” according to Head working and improve. On paper, it • 3B/1B Cole Russo (Central Coach Matt Buckner. should be a special ball club with Florida), .342, 2 HR, 3 2B, 27 Top pitchers include seniors PROFESSIONAL GROUNDSKEEPING PRODUCTS the number of arms we have and the RBI. RHP Ryan Hagenow (Kentucky, position players back as well. • OF D.J. Graham, .357, 1 HR, 12-1, 1.02 ERA, 96 K), LHP Adam “We had a great fall and had a 9 2B, 18 RBI, 15 SB. Birkholtz (East Tennessee St., 2-0, number of players push each other • OF Jonathan Shoop (Butler), 1 SV, 1.38 ERA, 45 K), LHP Drew which is important. I am excited for .235, 2 2B, 14 RBI, 9 SB. Patterson (Tennessee, 4-0, 2.72 (As of Jan. 16, 2020) the season to start.” • 2B/3B Nick Rodriguez, .375, 3 ERA, 34 K) and junior LHP/OF Rank School 2019 Final Record 2B, 8 RBI, 5 SB. Hunter Merrick (2-1, 1 SV, 2.05 Last season, Jesuit finished 27-5 1. Jesuit (Tampa, FL) 27-5 and won their last eight games of • OF/1B Henry Politz (Holy ERA). the season. The team had a 2.40 Cross), .355, 7 2B, 21 RBI, 4 SB. Leading the offense are juniors 2. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, CA) 24-7 ERA with 283 strikeouts and 102 2. Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks, C Hudson Seiglar (.315, 10 2B, 26 3. Carroll (Southlake, TX) 33-11 walks. CA (24-7) — Last season Notre RBI), SS Angus Pence (.297, 2 HR, 4. Orange Lutheran (Orange, CA) 27-5 On offense, the Tigers swiped Dame captured the Mission League 19 RBI) and 1B Tanner Kim (.310, 5. Farragut (Knoxville, TN) 42-3 95 bases in 32 games, hit .317 and title, but didn’t make it past the 2 HR, 17 RBI). 6. Barbe (Lake Charles, LA) 38-3 belted 8 home runs, 69 doubles and second round of the CIF Southern 6. Barbe, Lake Charles, LA (38- 16 triples as they averaged 7.4 runs Section playoffs. 3) — Last season Barbe captured 7. Parkview (Lilburn, GA) 36-4 per game. They return a mostly senior another Louisiana 5A state title 8. American Heritage (Delray, FL) 29-3 “Defensively, we are fortunate to starting lineup that is expected to be and returns a core of 4 seniors and 9. Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) 26-7 have three guys in our infield who strong in all areas. Multiple players 2 juniors from that team as well a 10. Bob Jones (Madison, AL) 42-10 can play shortstop. They will fill are committed to D1 programs, group of talented underclassmen. out spots at shortstop, second base including seniors LHP/1B Lucas Leading the team are seniors SS/ 11. The Woodlands (The Woodlands, TX) 30-8 and third base. Our outfielders can Gordon (Texas, .366, 14 RBI, 5- RHP Davis Menche (Mississippi 12. American Heritage (Plantation, FL) 20-6 really run and track balls down. 1, 1.39 ERA, 56 K), RHP Tyler St., .354, 11 2B, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 2-0, 13. La Mirada (La Mirada, CA) 26-7 “The experience factor is Stromsborg (Southern Cal, 6-0, 0.64 ERA, 14 K), CF/LHP Brody 14. Lake Travis (Austin, TX) 37-5 something I am excited about. Our 1.58 ERA, 36 K), CF/SS Devan Drost (LSU, .364, 11 2B, 7 HR, 15. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, CA) 19-13 team went through a lot as we won Ornelas (Texas Christian, .423, 6 37 RBI, 8-0, 0.98 ERA, 51 K), 2B the school’s fifth state title last 2B, 2 HR, 20 RBI) and 2B Daylen Bailey Juneau (.333, 4 2B, 14 RBI, 16. Loganville (Loganville, GA) 34-6 season. Reyes (UCLA, .398, 5 2B, 17 24 SB) and junior 3B Kyle Debarge 17. Sam Houston (Lake Charles, LA) 37-5 “We came from behind with two RBI). (.388, 6 2B, 26 RBI, 17 SB). 18. St. Mary’s (Orchard Lake, MI) 34-9-2 outs in the last inning of the Region 3. Carroll, Southlake, TX 7. Parkview, Lilburn, GA (36- 19. DeSoto Central (Southhaven, MS) 34-3 semi-final and then rallied again in (33-11) — The Dragons were 4) — The Panthers captured the 20. Venice (Venice, FL) 26-6 the state championship 4-3 win over the surprise team last season as Georgia 7A state title last season and Dunedin.” they were expected to be in a now has 23 regional championships 21. Kingwood (Kingwood, TX) 31-7-2 22. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, CA) 27-6-1 23. North Gwinnett (Suwanee, GA) 31-7 24. Reagan (San Antonio, TX) 33-8 25. Jesuit (Portland, OR) 26-5-1 26. Valley Christian (San Jose, CA) 29-4 27. Har-Ber (Springdale, AR) 25-8 28. Millard West (Omaha, NE) 28-5 29. St. John Vianney (St. Louis, MO) 27-10 30. Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, CA) 25-7

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and 8 state championships. Seven Uderitz, RHP Mason Manriquez, starters return. Parkview will be SS Jacob Lojewski, 2B Stanley led by RHP/OF Miles Garrett DiMartinis and LHP Ryan Bruno. (Vanderbilt, 8-0, 2.17 ERA, 84 9. Hamilton, Chandler, AZ K) and RHP/1B Xander Stephens (26-7) — The Huskies captured the (Georgia Tech, 10-1, 0.68 ERA, Arizona 6A state title last season 82 K). and returns a core of players from 8. American Heritage, Delray, that team. FL (29-3) — The Stallions finished Top players include CF Michael as runners-up in the Florida 4A state Brueser (Arizona State, .314, 10 championships. They return 14 2B, 12 HR, 36 RBI), INF/C Tyler players from that team, including Wilson (Grand Canyon, .412, 9 2B, 8 seniors. 7 HR, 31 RBI), 3B Will Maxey Pitching, solid defense and (Kansas, .419, 6 2B), junior OF/ REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF ATHLETES — Jesuit High School (Tampa, Fla.) captured the leadership should be the team’s LHP Brock Selvidge (17U Team 6A state title in Florida last season and returns all of its starting pitching and eight of nine position strength. Leading the team are player starters. Incredibly, 13 players have signed or committed with NCAA Div. I schools. LHP Nelson Berkwich, CF Bailey See BOB JONES, Page 13 Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 13 Bob Jones Returns Star-Studded Lineup In 2020 Continued From Page 12 and SS Cody Schrier (.250, 4 HR, state championship, returning 4 15 RBI, 12 SB). top pitchers and an outstanding USA, .306, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 4-2, 4.82 16. Loganville, GA (34-6) — offensive lineup. ERA) and sophomore RHP Logan The Red Devils won their third Top players include junior SS Saloman (5-1, 1.35 ERA, 36 K). straight Georgia 5A state title Alex Mooney (.455, 16 2B, 7 HR, 10. Bob Jones, Madison, Battle last season and return a lot of its 45 RBI, 23 SB), sophomore 1B AL (42-10) — Bob Jones was talent from that team. They should Nolan Schubert (.395, 13 2B, 5 HR, the Alabama 7A runners-up last be solid on offense, defense and 41 RBI, 5 SB), senior LHP Logan season and returns 7 starters from pitching. Top players include INF Wood (Michigan, 10-0, 1.07 ERA, that team. The team has depth, Dylan Strickland (Georgia Tech, 138 K) and sophomore RHP Brock offensive power, strong pitching, For .308, 5 2B, 7 HR, 25 RBI), P Porter (8-2, 1.20 ERA, 85 K). and experience, according to Head Caleb Garner (Georgia Highlands, 19. DeSoto Central, Southaven, Coach Jared Smith. 11-2, 1.18 ERA, 71 K), junior 1B MS (34-3) — DeSoto Central won Leading the team are seniors Daniel Braswell (.321, 7 2B, 2 HR, back-to-back Mississippi 6A state OF/P Dylan Ray (Alabama, .403, 32 RBI) and C Ian King (South titles and will battle through a tough 11 2B, 9 HR, 64 RBI, 5-1, 3.19 Georgia, .371, 7 2B, 21 RBI). schedule to make it back to the ERA, 60 K), SS/P/C Caden Rose 17. Sam Houston, Lake Charles, playoffs this year. (Alabama, .444, 20 2B, 7 HR, 31 LA (37-5) — The Broncos finished Only two starters return from last RBI, 21 SB, 3-0, 4 SV, 0.89 ERA), as runners-up in the Louisiana 5A year team along with three seniors 1B/LHP Cam Hill (Auburn, .383, # state championships. It was their who saw significant playing time. 16 2B, 9 HR, 40 RBI, 14 SB, 7-0, fourth straight appearance in the The team will mostly be made up 2.96 ERA, 55 K), SS/2B Mitchell Final Four of the tournament. of young, talented players. Daly (Texas, .321, 15 2B, 8 HR, Pitching will be the team’s Top players are seniors INF 33 RBI, 22 SB) and RHP Sam biggest strength with RHP Kyle Blaze Jordan (Mississippi State, Maynard (Southern Union St. CC, Bartley (Southeastern), RHP .440, 11 2B, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 7 3-0, 1.71 ERA, 3 SV, 41 K). Marcus Mott (multiple D1 offers) SB), RHP Cade Smith (Mississippi 11. The Woodlands, TX (30-8) and junior RHP Alex Norris (8-1). State, 10-1, 1.14 ERA, 85 K) and — The Highlanders finished as Three underclassmen have been OF Kyle Booker (Tennessee, .365, semi-finalists in regional play last offered D1 commitments as well, 9 2B, 17 RBI, 7 SB). season and return 9 senior starters including freshman C Cameron 20. Venice, FL (26-6) — Venice from that team and one junior. Christ. captured the Florida 7A state title They should be strong in pitching 18. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, last season; however, this season and defense, led by C Drew Romo 1 MI (34-9-2) — The team is poised (LSU, .397, 17 2B, 4 HR, 35 RBI), for a second MHSAA Division 2 See VENICE, Page 16 P/OF Cameron Caley (Baylor) and junior P Cody Howard. 12. American Heritage, Plantation, FL (20-6) — Armed with 10 players who have signed with D1 schools, American Heritage hopes to surpass the regional semi- finals. Leading the team are CF Enrique Bradfield (Vanderbilt, .542, 1 HR, 5 SB, returning from last year’s injury), SS Jordan Carrion (Florida, great defense), Gavin Cases (Vanderbilt), Gio Ferraro (Miami), sophomore P Brandon DIAMOND Barriera (5-3, 2.47 ERA, 80 K) and DIAMONDDIAMOND junior P Devin Futrell (6-1, 1.74 ERA, 56 K). 13. La Mirada, CA (26-7) — The Matadors return an experienced team boasting depth on the mound and 6 players who have committed to D1 schools. The team made it to the semi-finals in CIF Division 1 and expect to win the title this season. Top players include RHP/OF Jared Jones (7-1, 0.77 ERA, 94 K, .457, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 22 SB), RHP/ C Emilio Morales (.308, 4 2B, 11 RBI), RHP Michael DeHaro (6-0, 0.29 ERA, 67 K, .304, 21 RBI), 3B Eugene Jeon (.375, 13 2B, 27 RBI, 12 SB) and 2B Dominic Martinez (.404 BA). 14. Lake Travis, Austin, TX (37-5) — The Cavaliers return 7 position players and 2 starting pitchers from last year’s state semi- final team. Leading on the mound are RHP Storm Heirholzer (Texas Christian, 8-2, 2.46 ERA, 65 K), junior Alex Grossman and RHP Kal Edmunson (Clemson, 6-0, 2 SV, 2.78 ERA, 26 K). Top defensive player is SS Parker Guerin (Dallas Baptist, .271, 7 2B, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 25 SB). Leading the offense is OF Jack Jalufka (Incarnate Word, .306, 4 2B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 7 SB), OF Trey Triolo RED INFIELD (Incarnate Word) and 2B Jack Lopez (UT Rio Grande Valley). CONDITIONER 15. JSerra Catholic, San Juan Capistrano, CA (19-13) — The BULK DELIVERY 10, 15 AND 24 TONS Lions managed to capture second place in the highly competitive Trinity League last season. They return 3 seniors and 6 juniors from that team that includes AVAILABLE IN BULK NATIONWIDE the top 3 starting pitchers. Six of the players are D1 commits. Leading the team are LHP Gage Jump (3-0, 0.61 ERA, 31 K), RHP Luke Jewett (3-1, 2.10 ERA, 25 K), OF Gabe D’Arcy (.257, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 6 SB) Page 14 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Big Time, Elite Players Are Best In USA TUCSON, Ariz. — An all-star lineup of high school players headlines Collegiate Baseball’s 2020 Pre-Season High School Collegiate Baseball’s All-America team, powered by Diamond Sports. The players on this list have demonstrated amazing athletic High School RHP Max Carlson RHP Trevor Martin RHP Mick Abel ability and talent in their respective LHP Logan Wood Burnsville HS St. Mary’s HS Asher HS Jesuit H.S. positions and are among the most Burnsville, MN Orchard Lake, MI Asher, OK Portland, OR sought after players by pro scouts 2020 Pre-Season and college recruiters. The majority of the players have committed to a college and most have received national recognition All-Americans already from various organizations and ranking services. Many were named players of the year in their league, region or state last season Powered By RHP Rielly McAdams C Drew Romo C Tyler Soderstrom 1B Drake Westcott while several played on Team USA Ingraham HS The Woodlands HS Turlock HS Edwardsville HS or in prestigious summer events. Seattle, WA The Woodlands, TX Turlock, CA Edwardsville, IL All players were nominated by their high school coach. First Team Pitchers Logan Wood, LHP, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s HS, MI – For the last two years, Wood has been one of the top pitchers in Michigan, earning All State and Dream Team SS Werner Blakely 3B Blaze Jordan RHP/SS Joe Hector 3B/RHP Jordan Walker www.diamond-sports.com Edison HS DeSoto Central HS Anna HS Decatur HS honors twice. The Michigan signee Detroit, MI Southaven, MS Anna, TX Decatur, GA has a 30-2 overall record. Last season, he was 10-0 with a 1.07 innings. He signed with Texas. signee struck out 112, walked 21 in ERA, 7 complete games, 31 walks Cam Brown, RHP, Flower 62 innings for a 1.86 ERA. and 138 strikeouts in 78.2 innings. Mound HS, TX – The Texas Michael Fowler, RHP, Hewitt Mick Abel, RHP, Jesuit HS, Christian signee throws in the mid- Trussville HS, AL – He led his Portland, OR – Abel possesses a 90s. Last season he posted an 11-1 team to the state finals armed with a fastball that has been clocked as record with a 1.90 ERA, 32 walks 93 mph fastball and great changeup high as 97 mph. The Oregon State and 118 strikeouts. He also hit well and slider. Last spring, he posted a for his team. 7-2 record, 1.64 ERA, 4 complete signee has received numerous state C/RHP Calvin Harris RHP/SS Aaron Nixon RHP/OF N. Wohlgemuth 3B Dylan Ray and national honors already. Posted Trevor Martin, RHP, Asher games, 34 walks and 108 strikeouts W. Dubuque HS McAllen HS Owasso HS Bob Jones HS a 10-0 record last spring with a 1.20 HS, OK – Martin throws in the in 64 innings. Fowler signed with Epworth, IA McAllen, TX Owasso, OK Madison, AL ERA, 4 complete games, 23 walks low 90s and dominates in the small Louisiana State. and 116 strikeouts in 75.1 innings. school division in Oklahoma. The Ty Langenberg, RHP, Urbandale pitcher in Texas, he was 9-0 with a Mac Guscette, Venice HS, FL Jared Kelley, RHP, Refugio Oklahoma State signee posted a HS, IA – Ty played a critical role 1.63 ERA, 27 walks, 92 strikeouts – One of the top catchers in Florida, HS, TX – With a fastball that has 8-1 record last season with an 0.58 leading Urbandale to back-to- in 51.1 innings. Caley committed he has great defensive and hitting been clocked as high as 99 mph, he ERA, 8 complete games, 22 walks back 4A state championships. He to Baylor. skills. Last season he posted a .351 absolutely dominates in the Texas and 115 strikeouts in 58 innings. got the win in the semi-finals his Josh Hartle, LHP, Reagan HS, batting average with 7 doubles, 2A division. Last season, he helped Chipper Menard, LHP, New sophomore year and again his Pfafftown, NC – The junior pitcher 2 triples, 2 home runs and 18 RBI. lead his team to the Regional Finals Iberia Senior HS, LA – Menard has junior year. Last season, he posted has several plus pitches, according Infielders while posting an 11-0 record with received several state honors and an 8-2 record with a 1.99 ERA, 3 to scouting reports. He was 7-2 last Jase Bohrofen, 1B, Westmoore a 0.22 ERA, 144 strikeouts in 65 last season The Louisiana-Lafayette complete games, 1 save, 39 walks season with a 1.38 ERA, 11 walks HS, Oklahoma City, OK – A left- and 100 strikeouts in 70.1 innings. and 91 strikeouts. handed hitter, he has received He signed with Iowa. Lucas Gordon, LHP, Notre several national honors. Last season Ryan Hagenow, RHP, Farragut Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, CA the Oklahoma signee hit .479 with HS, Knoxville, TN – Hagenow has – Gordon possesses 3 plus pitches. 18 doubles, 8 triples, 12 home runs received several national honors. He posted a 5-1 record last year and 66 RBI. Last season he posted a 12-1 with with a 1.39 ERA, 10 walks, 56 Drake Westcott, 1 B , a 1.02 ERA, 5 complete games, 21 strikeouts in 45 innings. He signed Edwardsville HS, IL – Another walks, 96 strikeouts in 68.2 innings. with Texas. left-handed hitter, he signed with He led his team to a state title and Catchers Louisville. Last season he hit. 380 was named District Pitcher of the Corey Collins, North Gwinnett with 8 doubles, 9 home runs, 39 Year. HS, Suwanee, GA – A talented RBI and stole 8 bases. Nate Savino, LHP, Potomac catcher, he’s received national Blaze Jordan, 3B, DeSoto Falls HS, Sterling, VA – Last season honors and signed with Georgia. Central HS, Southaven, MS – he received several top national Last season he hit .489 and posted Jordan skipped a year of high awards after posting a 3-2 record 18 doubles, 16 home runs, 50 RBI school and jumped to a top ranking with a 0.60 ERA, 71 strikeouts in and stole 14 bases. nationally in the class of 2020. 35 innings. Mark Black, Serra Catholic, The Mississippi State signee hit Max Rajcic, RHP, Orange McKeesport, PA – A top hitter .440 last season with 11 doubles, Lutheran HS, CA – One of the top in the state, he was intentionally 1 triple, 10 home runs, 46 RBI and pitchers in Southern California, walked 16 times last season while stole 7 bases. he was 8-1 last season with a 0.55 posting a .507 batting average with Sam Busch, 1B, East Lansing ERA, 14 walks and 73 strikeouts. 11 doubles, 2 triples, 14 home runs, HS, MI – One of the top first He signed with UCLA. 41 RBI and stole 14 bases. He basemen and power hitters in Rielly McAdams, R H P, signed with St. Johns. He broke Michigan, he signed with Michigan Ingraham HS, Seattle, WA – a school record for single season State. Last season he posted a .373 Considered one of the top high home runs. batting average, 3 doubles, 4 triples, school pitchers in Washington state, Drew Romo, The Woodlands 10 home runs, 32 RBI and stole he was 6-3 last season with a 0.88 HS, TX – A four-year starter, he has 17 bases. ERA, 68 strikeouts in 47 innings. received national honors including Werner Blakely, SS, Detroit He signed with Washington. playing for Team USA. He hit .397 Edison Academy, MI – Blakely has Travis Sthele, RHP, Reagan with 17 doubles, 4 home runs and received several top honors and has HS, San Antonio, TX – A four-year 35 RBI. He signed with Louisiana interest from pro teams. He batted starter, he committed to Texas and State. .456 last season with 16 doubles, has received several top honors. Tyler Soderstrom, Turlock HS, 8 triples, 6 home runs, 42 RBI and Last season he was 9-2 with a 1.11 CA – A left-handed hitter, he is stole 28 bases. ERA, 10 complete games, 1 save, an excellent receiver and blocker Edward Howard, SS, Mount 28 walks and 110 strikeouts. with an exceptional throwing arm, Carmel HS, Chicago, IL – A top Xander Stephens, RHP, according to his coach Sean Gilbert. infielder in Illinois, Howard has Parkview HS, Lilburn, GA – A Last season he hit .450 with 12 received national honors. The three-year varsity player, he earned doubles, 4 home runs, 27 RBI with Oklahoma signee batted .417 with top awards in the state. Last season 9 stolen bases. 12 double, 4 triples, 2 home runs, he posted a 10-1 record with a 0.68 Alek Boychuk, Mill Creek HS, 31 RBI and 37 runs. ERA, 29 walks and 82 strikeouts in Hoschton, GA – A great defensive Dylan Ray, 3B, Bob Jones HS, 72 innings. He signed with Georgia catcher, he played for Team USA. Madison, AL – Ray has received Tech. The South Carolina signee hit .340 numerous local and national honors. OF JAKE DELEO Cameron Caley, LHP, The last season with 11 doubles, 6 home …Hit .414, 7 2B, 4 HR, 22 SB For Avon Old Farms HS (CT) Woodlands HS, TX – A dominate runs and 38 RBI. See PRE-SEASON, Page 15 Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 15 Pre-Season High School All-Americans Are Superb Continued From Page 14 RBI and stole 12 bases. Dylan Crews, Lake Mary HS, Last season he hit .403 with 11 About Selections FL – A Louisiana State signee, he doubles, 9 home runs, 64 RBI and T U C S O N , A r i z . — T h e has received several top honors. stole 5 bases. The Alabama signee Collegiate Baseball High School Last season he hit .380 with 9 also pitches for his team. Pre-Season All-American teams doubles, 3 triples, 3 home runs and Max Anderson, SS/2B, Millard and the state-by-state Players to stole 16 bases. West HS, Omaha, NE – One of the Watch list takes approximately Jake Deleo, Avon Old Farms top players in Nebraska, he signed three months to compile. HS, Avon, CT – The Georgia Tech with Texas A&M. A three year Our deadline for nominations is signee has received many local and starter, he helped led his team to the the same every year, December 6. national honors. He hit .414 last state championship last year, hitting Nominations for All-Americans season with 7 doubles, 2 triples, .353, 8 doubles, 10 home runs, 28 must be submitted by the high 4 home runs, 24 RBI and stole 22 RBI and stole 8 bases. school baseball coach and must bases. Coby Mayo, 3B, Stoneman include statistics for that player Multi-Position Players Douglas HS, Parkland, FL – The from the previous season, a list of awards/honors and a statement Jordan Walker, 3B/SS/RHP, Florida signee has received several Decatur HS, GA – A 5-tool player national and local honors. He hit about why the player should be considered. who has contributed in many ways .391 last season with 4 doubles, to his team. He garnered Regional 1 triple, 4 home runs, 20 RBI and All players must have played on the varsity to be eligible. 6A Player of the Year honors as stole 8 bases. well as other awards. Last season he Alex Mooney, SS/2B, Orchard Collegiate Baseball also publishes a post-season Collegiate hit .579 with 12 doubles, 17 home Lake St. Mary’s HS, MI – The runs, 60 RBI and stole 24 bases. junior has received top state honors Baseball All-American team. Nomination forms will be available On the mound, he was 3-1 with a after helping lead his team to a state 1.50 ERA, 15 walks, 40 strikeouts title last season. He hit .455 with 17 in the April 17 edition. The forms must be returned by in 23.1 innings. doubles, 2 triples, 7 home runs, 45 Masyn Winn, R H P / S S , RBI and stole 23 bases. late May even if a school has not completed its baseball season. Kingwood HS, TX – One of the Tyler Wilson, 1B, Hamilton top two-way players in the state of HS, Chandler, AZ – One of the Texas, he was the 6A Player of the top prospects in Arizona, Wilson school. Last season he hit .400 with Year. His fastball has been clocked hit . 412 with 9 doubles, 3 triples, 10 doubles, 12 home runs, 30 RBI in the mid-90s. Last season he was 7 home runs, 31 RBI and stole 12 and stole 12 bases. 13-0 with an 0.67 ERA and 117 bases. Michael Brueser, Hamilton HS, strikeouts. He hit .417 with 8 home Bryce Eblin, SS, Center Grove Chandler, AZ – A four-year starter, runs and 46 RBI. HS, Greenwood, IN – A four-year Arizona State signee has received Jared Jones, RHP/CF, La starter, he has received top honors many state honors while helping his Mirada HS, CA – His fastball has in his state and is considered a top team win a state title last year. He been clocked as high as 99 mph. pro prospect in Indiana. Last season hit .314 with 10 doubles, 12 home Last season he was 7-1 with a 0.77 he hit .451 with 11 doubles, 1 home runs, 37 RBI and stole 5 bases. ERA, 29 walks, 94 strikeouts in run, 26 RBI and stole 14 bases. Jake Vogel, Huntington Beach 64 innings. He hit .457, 5 doubles, Drew Bowser, SS, Harvard- HS, CA – The UCLA signee has 1 triple, 3 home runs, 16 RBI and Westlake HS, Studio City, CA speed, power and arm strength stole 22 bases. Jones was named – Bowser was one of the top high which has made him a projected the 2019 Los Angeles Times Player school players this past summer, high draft pick this June. Last of the Year. He committed to receiving MVP honors at the Perfect season he hit .341, 5 doubles, 1 Texas, but is considered a top pro Game All-American Game. The triple, 6 home runs, 22 RBI and prospect. Stanford signee hit .391 last season stole 13 bases. Calvin Harris, C/RHP, Western with 11 doubles, 2 home runs and Brandon Fields, Dr. Phillips Dubuque HS, Epworth, IA – Harris 34 RBI. HS, Orlando, FL – Fields has speed is projected to be a high draft pick Cayden Wallace, 3B, Greenbrier and great range in the outfield and this year after garnering several HS, AR – He received national has received national awards. The national honors. He hit .408 last recognition and signed with South Carolina signee hit .338 last year with 10 doubles, 7 home runs, Arkansas. Last season he hit .514 SS BRYCE EBLIN season with 8 doubles, 1 triple, 4 40 RBI and stole 8 bases. He was …Hit .451, 11 2B, 26 RBI, 14 SB For Center Grove H.S. (IN) with 6 doubles, 7 triples, 6 home home runs, 14 RBI and stole 15 3-1 on the mound with a 1.07 ERA, runs, 22 RBI and stole 20 bases. bases. 2 saves, 13 walks, 63 strikeouts in he was 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA, 8 high school. Last season he hit He also pitches. Pete Crow-Armstrong, 32.2 innings. complete games, 24 walks, 137 .444 with 20 doubles, 3 triples, 7 Michael Brown, 1B, Vacaville Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio Ronan Kopp, L H P / 1 B , strikeouts in 71 innings. home runs, 31 RBI and stole 21 HS, CA — A 6-foot-5, 230 pound City, CA – A very athletic player, Scottsdale Christian Academy, Brody Drost, CF/LHP, Barbe bases. On the mound, he posted a lefty, he hits with power and has the Vanderbilt signee has garnered AZ – Kopp throws a fastball in HS, Lake Charles, LA – Drost led 3-0 record, 0.89 ERA, 4 saves, 12 received lots of interest from scouts. attention from scouts for a couple the mid-90s and posted an 8-0 his team to a state championship walks, 20 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. Last season he was walked 22 times of years now. He batted .395 with record last season with a 0.41 ERA, last season while hitting .364 with He signed with Alabama. and hit .312 with 12 doubles, 3 home 5 doubles, 5 triples, 3 home runs 118 strikeouts in 51 innings. The 11 doubles, 7 home runs, 37 RBI Camden Hill, 1B/LHP, Bob runs, 22 RBI and stole 4 bases. He and 23 RBI. Arizona State signee hit .522 with and stole 18 bases. On the mound, Jones HS, Madison, AL – For committed to Washington. C.J. Cepicky, St. John Vianney 6 home runs and 39 RBI. he was 8-0 with a 0.98 ERA, 21 the last two years he has been the Outfielders HS, St. Louis, MO – He has speed Aaron Nixon, RHP/SS, McAllen walks, 51 strikeouts in 43 innings. team’s ace pitcher, but has been a Slade Wilks, C o l u m b i a and range to cover centerfield well HS, TX – A four-year starter, he has He signed with Louisiana State. reliable hitter as well. He batted Academy, MS – A projected high and is a reliable hitter with 91 done it all for his high school team. Robert Hassell III, CF/LHP, .383 last season with 16 doubles, draft pick, Wilks has received hits over two years. The Missouri The Texas commit batted .492 with Independence HS, Thompson’s 9 home runs, 40 RBI and stole several national honors. He set a commit batted .345 last season with 15 doubles, 1 home run, 18 RBI Station, TN – He has received 14 bases. On the mound, he was career home run record at his high 3 doubles, 7 triples, 1 home runs, 20 and stole 10 bases. On the mound, several national honors, including 7-1 with a 2.96 ERA, 22 walks, playing on Team USA 18U team. 55 strikeouts in 47.1 innings. He Last season he hit .423 with 8 signed with Auburn. doubles, 2 triples, 14 home runs, Colten Keith, SS/RHP, Biloxi 56 RBI and stole 22 bases. On the HS, MS – One of the top players mound, he was 5-2 with a 1.07 in Mississippi, he played for Team ERA, 5 complete games, 21 walks, USA’s 17U team. Last season he 113 strikeouts in 59 innings. hit .527 with 12 doubles, 5 triples, Joey Vetrano, LHP/1B, 8 home runs, 49 RBI and stole 12 Lakeland HS, Shrub Oak, NY – A bases. He posted a 6-0 record with top two-way player in New York, a 1.47 ERA, 5 saves, 9 walks and he signed with Boston College. Last 74 strikeouts in 38 innings. season he hit .442 with 8 doubles, 5 Joseph Rawlings Hector, RHP/ triples, 11 home runs and 34 RBI. SS, Anna HS, TX – He is one of the He was 9-2 on the mound with a top juniors in Texas and played on 0.74 ERA, 93 strikeouts in 66.2 Team USA’s 18U team. He batted innings. .621 with 6 doubles, 5 triples, 6 Max Carlson, RHP/OF, home runs, 27 RBI and stole 24 Burnsville HS, MN – One of the bases. On the mound, he posted a 5- top players in Minnesota, he signed 3 record with 1.23 ERA, 4 complete with North Carolina. He hit .459 game, 9 walks, 76 strikeouts in 45.1 with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home innings. runs, 14 RBI and stole 8 bases. Nolan McLean, RHP/UT, He posted a 3-2 record with a 0.90 Garner Magnet HS, Willow Springs, ERA, 3 complete games, 11 walks, NC – The Oklahoma State signee 59 strikeouts in 31 innings. throws a fastball in the mid-90s. Caden Rose, SS/RHP, Bob He was 3-0 with a 1.48 ERA, 53 Jones HS, Madison, AL – A top strikeouts in 28.1 innings. He hit C MARK BLACK two-way player, he also is an .379 with 4 doubles, 9 home runs …Hit .507 With 11 2B, 2 3B, 14 HR, 16 Intentional Walks, 41 RBI For Sierra Catholic H.S. (PA) outstanding football player at his and 34 RBI. Page 16 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Second Team H.S. All-Americans Post Superb Stats TUCSON, Ariz. — The following 32 BB, 84 K, 67.2 IP; 4-year starter; list features Collegiate Baseball’s 3 pitches; signed with Vanderbilt. 2020 Pre-Season High School All- Caedon Kottinger, RHP, Reno American Second Team, powered HS, NV — 9-1, 2.39 ERA, 5 CG, 7 Collegiate by Diamond Sports. BB, 69 K, 64.1 IP; great command; Pitchers 2019 Northern Nevada Pitcher of Baseball’s Kyle Harrison, LHP/1B, De La Year. Salle HS, Concord, CA — 10-0, Brock Begesha, RHP, Lake 2020 High School 1.26 ERA, 27 BB, 103 K; throws in Central HS, St. John, IN — 7-0, low 90s; signed with UCLA. 0.71 ERA, 3 SV, 4 CG, 19 BB, 67 Second Team Camden Minacci, Tampa Jesuit K, 49.1 IP; allowed just 1 run in HS, FL — 12-1, 1.11 ERA, 25 BB, his final 29 innings of 2019; signed All-Americans 85 K, 62.2 IP; signed with Wake with Dayton. Forest. Carter Baumler, RHP, Dowling Powered By Miles Garrett, RHP, Parkview Catholic HS, IA — 5-1, 1.77 ERA, HS, Lilburn, GA — 8-0, 2.17 ERA, 18 BB, 45 K, throws in lows 90s, Venice, Fla. Will Be Loaded With Key Returning Players www.diamond-sports.com K), INF/RHP Ethan Wilson (.313, Continued From Page 13 signed with Texas Christian. 6 2B, 24 RBI, 6-2, 2.20 ERA, 66 Jason Savacool, R H P, K), INF Kevin Blair (.417, 7 2B, they will move to 6A. Baldwinsville HS, NY – 3-2, 2.45 27 RBI) and junior C/INF Sean With nine experienced returning ERA, 16 BB, 87 K, 48.2 IP; played Murphy (.416, 18 RBI). players, the Indians should be on 18U Team USA. 26. Valley Christian, San Jose, strong in hitting, defense, pitching Jonathan Cymrot, RHP, Valley CA (29-4) — The Warriors have won and speed. Top players include C Christian HS, San Jose, CA — 8-1, three straight Central Coast Section Mac Guscette (Florida, .351, 7 2B, 1.11 ERA, 20 BB, 53 K, 50.1 IP; Open Division championships and 2 HR, 18 RBI), junior CF Michael a junior. returns 7 starters from last year’s Robertson, LF Zach Calhoon Cadon Wilson, RHP, Liberty team. Top players include OF/P (Florida Gulf Coast) and P Jacob North HS, Liberty, MO — 5-2, 1.26 Eddie Park (Stanford, .377, 10 2B, Faulkner (Princeton). ERA, 4 CG, 14 BB, 46 K, 39 IP; 2 3b, 17 RBI, 4-0, 2.45 ERA, 26 21. Kingwood, TX (31-7-2) signed with Missouri State. — The Mustangs return 5 starters K), SS Trevor Haskins (.309, 6 2B, from a team that was a 6A Region 2 3B, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 4 SB), 1B/P Catchers III finalist. Top returning players Jonathan Cymrot (.310, 5 2B, 20 Jack Bulger, DeMatha HS, include INF/RHP Masyn Winn RBI, 8-1, 1.11 ERA, 53 K) and 2B Hyattsville, MD — .545, 6 2B, 3 (Arkansas, 13-0. 0.67 ERA, 117 Jack McGrew (.306, 3 2B, 22 RBI, 3B, 5 HR, 32 RBI, 25 SB; national K, .417 BA) INF Tre Richardson 13 SB). honors; signed with Vanderbilt. (Baylor), C Justin Long (District 27. Har-Ber, Springdale, AR Kevin Parada, Loyola HS, CA RHP MICHAEL FOWLER …7-2, 1.64 ERA, 108 K, 93 MPH FB For Hewitt-Trussville (AL) Defensive Player of Year), junior (25-8) — In its third straight 7A — .447, 11 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 28 RBI, INF Julian Rodriguez and RHP/UT state title appearance last season, 6 SB; signed with Georgia Tech. signed with Mississippi State. Owasso HS, OK — .320, 7 2B, 2 Nick Luckett. Har-Ber finished second. This Bennett Lee, Tampa Jesuit HS, Paul Skenes, C/RHP, El Toro 3B, 5 HR, 27 RBI, 11 SB; 4-3, 3.47 22. Harvard-Westlake, Studio season they plan to make another FL — .442, 12 2B, 7 3B, 3 HR, 19 HS, Lake Forest, CA — .352, 15 ERA, 1 SV, 43 BB, 70 K, 43.1 IP; City, CA (27-6-1) — Harvard- deep run, returning an athletic RBI; signed with Tulane. 2B, 4 HR, 27 RBI; 5 SV, 0.67 ERA, signed with Arkansas. Westlake returns a veteran lineup team with a good mix of senior Infielders 35 K; Air Force Academy signee. Caden Grice, 1B/LHP, Riverside with a strong defense, but needs leadership and underclassmen. Clay Artho, 3B/SS, Canyon HS, Landry Alligood, MIF/RHP, HS, Greer, SC — .397, 9 2B, 2 3B, to develop more pitching. The Top players include SS Hunter TX — .402, 8 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 39 Anacoco HS, LA — .458, 10 2B, 3 2 HR, 20 RBI, 4 SB; 5-1, 1/45 team will be led by OF Pete Crow- Wood (.398, 12 2B, 2 HR, 31 RBI, RBI, 12 SB; has power and speed. 3B, 1 HR, 22 RBI, 15 SB; 7-1, 1.01 ERA, 8 BB, 30 K, 32 IP; signed Armstrong (Vanderbilt, .395, 5 2B, 21 SB), RHP/3B Charlie Acuff Michael Brooks, SS, Palm ERA, 4 CG, 10 BB, 101 K, 62 IP. with Clemson. 5 3B, 3 HR, 23 RBI) and SS/3B (4-2, 4 SV, 2.17 ERA, 41 K), Beach Central HS, Wellington, FL Landon Lucas, INF/RHP, Eddie Parks, OF/P, Valley Drew Bowser (Stanford, .391, 11 sophomore RHP Cooper Dossett — .456, 6 HR, 34 RBI. Blythewood HS, SC — .379, 13 Christian HS, San Jose, CA — .377, 2B, 2 HR, 34 RBI). (2-0, 4.50 ERA, 21 K), 2B Rally Coleman Schmidt, 3B, Reno 2B, 7 HR, 34 RBI, 10 SB, 7-1, 1.47 10 2B, 2 3B, 17 RBI, 14 SB, 4-0, 23. North Gwinnett, Suwanee, Miller (.342, 4 2B, 17 RBI, 14 SB) HS, NV — .342, 8 2B, 6 3B, 6 ERA, 26 BB, 43 K, 52.1 IP; throws 2.45 ERA, 9 BB, 26 K, 26 IP; 1.000 GA (31-7) — According to Coach and RHP Walker Immel (1-0, 3.15 HR, 37 RBI, 9 SB; signed with St. in low 90s. fielding %, signed with Stanford. Ryan Moity, this will be the most ERA). Mary’s College. Davis Meche, SS/RHP, Barbe Philip Forbes V, 2B/RHP, experienced and talented team he 28. Millard West, Omaha, NE Matt Schark, 3B/1B, Francis HS, Lake Charles, LA — .354, 11 Menchville HS, Newport News, has had. Six players in the lineup (28-5) — The defending Nebraska Howell HS, St. Charles, MO — 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 16 SB, VA — .409, 9 2B, 4 HR, 24 RBI, will have played for at least two Class A state champions return .402, 14 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 2-0, 0.64, 1 SV, 2 BB, 14 K, 11 IP; 14 SB, 8-0, 1.59 ERA, 14 BB, 65 K, full seasons and four will be 4-year 11 starters from last year’s team 2 SB; 4-year basketball player; signed with Mississippi State. 53 IP; signed with James Madison starters. Pitching will continue to including 3 of its 4 starting pitchers. signed with Jefferson College. Nate Wohlgemuth, RHP/OF, University. develop. With all the experienced players, Hunter Wood, SS, Har-Ber HS, Top players include C Corey they expect to make another run Springdale, AR — .398, 12 2B, 1 Collins (.489, 18 2B, 16 HR, 50 for the title. 3B, 2 HR, 31 RBI, 21 SB; led team RBI, 14 SB), 2B John Anderson Top players include SS Max to third straight state championship (.404, 14 2B, 7 HR, 40 RBI, 10 Anderson (Texas A&M, .353, 8 game. SB), SS Cole Smith (.320, 13 2B, 3 2B, 10 HR, 28 RBI), OF/P Tyler Jack Moss, 1B, Cherry Creek HR, 26 RBI) and UT Jarrett Burney Ruhl (transfer), INF Eric Standish HS, Greenwood Village, CO — (.404, 6 2B, 24 RBI, 14 SB). The (.326, 3 2B, 12 RBI), P Corbin .490, 13 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 31 RBI, 2 pitching staff will be led by RHP Hawkins (0.33 ERA, 28 K) and P SB; signed with Arizona State. Brandt Pancer (11-1, 1.33 ERA, Seth Claybourne (4-2, 1.89 ERA, Kendall Diggs, 3B/2B, Saint 88 K) and RHP Coulson Buchanan 33 K). Thomas Aquinas HS, Overland (8-3, 2/37 ERA, 61 K). Last season 29. St. John Vianney, St. Louis, Park, KS — .559, 11 2B, 5 3B, 1 the team made it to the Final Four MO (27-10) — The Griffins only HR, 41 RBI, 9 SB; 5A Player of in 7A. lost three players from last year’s Year; a junior. 24. Reagan, San Antonio, TX state quarterfinalist team and 9 Mitch Jebb, SS, Saginaw Swan (33-8) — Reagan hopes to return starters will return. Top players Valley HS, MI — .477, 11 2B 7 3B, to the Texas 6A playoffs with an include OF CJ Cepicky (Missouri, 22 RBI, 35 SB; state honors; signed experienced team and pitching .395, 3 2B, 7 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 12 with Michigan State. staff. They have several players SB), P Nathan Beaton (Maryville, who can play multiple positions. 7-2, 0.57 ERA, 53 K) and junior Outfielders Josh Pearson, West Monroe HS, Talent is abundant this season. INF Brock Daniels (.317, 4 2B, 4 LA — .421, 9 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 37 Top players include P/SS Travis 3B, 4 HR, 25 RBI, 12 SB). RBI, 14 SB; a sophomore. Sthele (Texas, .407, 7 2B, 23 RBI, 30. Huntington Beach, CA Zac Veen, Spruce Creek HS, FL 9-2, 1.11 ERA), P Will Carsten (25-7) — Last season Huntington — .395, 9 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 34 RBI, (Tulane, 9-0, 1.63 ERA), OF Zane Beach finished in the semi-finals 32 SB; signed with Florida. Raba (Navy, .306, 8 2B, 4 3B, of the CIF Southern Section D1 Cole Koniarsky, Ayala HS, 15 SB), P/OF JT Moeller (Texas playoffs. Chino Hills, CA — .385, 13 2B, 1 A&M-Corpus Christi, 7-2, 1.39 Defense and pitching will be 3B, 2 HR, 25 RBI; a junior. ERA, 5 SV) and SS/2B Stayton strengths for this year’s team along Houston King, Cabot HS, AR Anka (.380, 5 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 43 with six hitters who have power and — .442, 12 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 28 RBI, RBI). speed, according to Head Coach 11 SB; signed with Kentucky. 25. Jesuit, Portland, OR (26- Benji Medure. 5-1) — The Crusaders will defend Leading the team are seniors CF Multi-Position Players their Oregon 6A state title with a Jake Vogel (UCLA), RF Jag Burden Austin Hendrick, CF/LHP, strong senior class of 11 players. (California), RHP Taylor Conant West Allegheny HS, Imperial, PA They are led by Oregon Gatorade (Long Beach State) and junior RHP — .327, 2 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, Player of the Year RHP Mick Abel Caden Aoki (Sunset League Pitcher 15 SB, 2-0, 0.72 ERA, 6 BB, 20 K, RHP/OF MILES GARRETT (Oregon State, 10-0, 1.20 ERA, 110 of Year). 9.2 IP; considered a pro prospect; …8-0, 2.17 ERA, 84 K, 32 BB For Parkview H.S. (GA) Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 17 2020 State-By-State List Outstanding H.S. Baseball Players Featured In Annual Rundown TUCSON, Ariz. — The state-by- MIF Jack Nehls, Westview LHP Dante Jackson, Dana Hills 3B/1B Jacob Berry, Queen Creek RHP/SS Davis Diaz, Acalanes, JR state list of High School Players to LHP Jaeden Swanberg, Salpointe Catholic 2B Daylen Reyes, Notre Dame Watch for 2020 was compiled over RHP Jason Barres, Perry CF/SS Devan Ornelas, Notre Dame the past three months with the aid of LHP Josh Combs, Sunnyslope SS/3B Drew Bowser, Harvard-Westlake RHP Juan Garcia, Sunnyside LHP Drew Dowd, Serra coaches around the country. INF Kade York, Skyline OF Eddie Park, Valley Christian The list includes players who C Kenneth Jimenez, Nogales OF Emilio Corona, San Luis Obispo INF/RHP Kolby Kmetko, Pinnacle RHP/C Emilio Morales, La Mirada were nominated by their high OF Levi Padilla, Salpointe Catholic SS Ethan Ezer, Dana Hills school coach or another coach in RHP Logan Saloman, Hamilton, SO C/1B Ethan Firestone, Marantha their state, made the All-State team INF Luis Garcia, Salpointe Catholic, JR 3B Eugene Jeon, La Mirada RHP Matthew Bachelier, Nogales OF Gabe D’Arcy, JSerra Catholic, JR last year, played on USA Baseball’s OF/3B Michael Brueser, Hamilton LHP Gage Jump, JSerra Catholic, JR national teams last summer, or was 3B Michael Diaz, Brophy OF/P Gavin Graff, La Jolla, JR reported as signing or committing OF/RHP Michael Piazza, Notre Dame Prep LHP Ian May, Dana Hills, JR OF Morgan Altherr, Sabino OF Isaiah Marquez, San Dimas in the fall to a college team. INF/RHP Roman Ibarra, Sahuarita SS Isaiah Morales, Venice, JR Collegiate Baseball would like LHP Ronan Kopp, Scottsdale Christian SS Jabin Trosky, Carmel, JR Academy C/OF Jacob Badawi, Ayala, JR to thank the hundreds of coaches C Ryan Campos, Red Mountain INF Jacob Gonzalez, Glendora who submitted names for the 1B/3B Ryland Zabrowski, Basha OF Jag Bunden, Huntington Beach All-Americans and players to SS Seth Chick, Estrella Foothills RHP/3B Jake Brooks, Fountain Valley SS Teagan Carey, Chaparral, JR RHP Jake Buxton, Tamalpaid watch lists. The names are listed in RHP Tommy Bonetto, Sunnyslope LHP Jake Torres, Bella Vista alphabetical order by the first name. RHP Tyler Davis, Sunrise Mountain OF Jake Vogel, Huntington Beach Collegiate Baseball does not rank 1B/C Tyler Wilson, Hamilton OF Jalen McMullen, San Joaquin Memorial 3B Will Mayey, Hamilton RHP Jared Jones, La Mirada players within each state. OF Wyatt Wingstad, Cienega RHP/1B Jonathan Cymrot, Valley Christian, Alabama RHP Zach de Hondol, Perry JR RHP Addison Parker, Hartselle RHP Zach Vincent, Pusch Ridge RHP Jordan Andrade, Yucaipa SS/RHP Jordan Thompson, Helix Charter OF Ashton Owens, West Morgan Arkansas P/SS Justin Deal, Monterey P Aubry Cleghorn, West Point, JR RHP/3B Austin Ledbetter, Bryant, JR UT Kai Casillas, Venice C Austin Embrey, Russell County OF Bryalon Bishop, Ashdown, JR SS/2B Kai Saterstrom, Eastlake UT Ben Abernathy, Hayden 3B Cayden Wallace, Greenbrier OF Kellen Gewecke, Alhambra, JR RHP/3B Braden Hughes, Springville RHP/3B Charlie Acuff, Har-Ber C Kevin Parada, Loyola 2B Brandon Poole, North Jackson, JR OF Clayton Gray, Cabot 3B/RHP Kevin Sim, Torrey Pines RHP Brayden Rowe, Corner RHP Cooper Dossett, Har-Ber, SO P/1B Koa Scott, La Jolla 3B Brennen Norton, Cullman, JR INF/RHP Ethan Bates, Lakeside OF/LHP Kyle Casper, Valhalla UT Brett Pitts, Benjamin Russell RHP Gabriel Starks, Watson Chapel LHP Kyle Harrison, De La Salle LHP Brock Hughes, Auburn INF Gavin Glasgow, Joe T Robinson LHP Lucas Gordon, Notre Dame LHP Brodie McCracken, Oneonta, JR OF Houston King, Chabot 3B Luke Boulanger, Venice, JR DH Brodie Morrow, Hartselle, SO SS Hunter Wood, Har-Ber C/RHP Luke Davis, Cypress UT Brycen Parrish, Wilson RHP Markevian Hence, Watson Chapel RHP Luke Jewett, JSerra Catholic, JR 3B/1B Cade Horton, Bibb County, JR LHP Matthew Magre, Fayetteville RHP Luke Sterner, Dana Hills UT Cade Whitley, Sipsey Valley LHP/OF Nick Griffin, Monticello SS Marcelo Mayer, Eastlake, JR SS Caden Rose, Bob Jones 2B Rally Miller, Har-Ber RHP Matthew Bardowell, Etiwanda 1B/LHP Camden Hill, Bob Jones RHP Tink Hence, Watson Chapel 2B/SS Matthew Polk, Gahr, JR 1B/LHP Cameron Baker, Chilton County C/RHP/SS Travis Gentry, West Side Greers RHP/INF Max Rajcic, Orange Lutheran RHP/3B Carson McKinney, Briarwood, JR Ferry, SO 1B Michael Brown, Vacaville OF/RHP Carson Swilling, Smiths Station RHP Tyler Cacciatori, Sheridan 3B/RHP Michael Davinni, Aliso Niguel UT Carson Villalta, Brooks RHP/OF Walker Immel, Har-Ber, JR RHP Michael DeHaro, La Mirada OF Carter Frederick, Chelsea INF Zac White, Joe T Robinson RHP Cason Blackmon, Beauregard LHP Michael Flores, Corona RHP/SS Cason Henry, Florence, JR California P/OF Michael Mugan, Monterey INF Chip Morgan, Andalusia, JR UT Adam (AJ) O’Neal, Dixon SS Milan Tolentino, Santa Margarita OF Christian Ivey, Catholic (Montgomery) C Adam Arroyo, Capistrano Valley Catholic RHP Cole Sester, Oak Mountain SS/P Alonzo Richardson, Helix Charter C Nicholas Perez, West Ranch INF Cole Strachan, Sparkman LHP/OF Anthony Joya, Banning, JR INF/RHP Nick Kresnak, Acalanes OF Colton Ledbetter, Spain Park 1B Blake Burke, De La Salle, JR INF/RHP Nick Yorke, Archbishop Mitty LHP Connor Ball, Chelsea, JR INF Brady Kasper, Capistrano Valley RHP Noah Beal, Clovis UT Colson Lawrence, Hoover P Brandon Gomez, Winters SS Noah Brown, La Jolla C/1B Derrick Jackson, Buckhorn LHP/1B Brett Wozniak, Cypress OF Noah Carter, Cypress RHP Dylan Ray, Bob Jones RHP Bryce Warrecker, Santa Barbara C/RHP Paul Skenes, El Toro INF Dyson James, Jackson C/RHP CALVIN HARRIS RHP Caden Aoki, Huntington Beach, JR OF Pete Crow-Armstrong, Harvard-Westlake RHP Eli Giles, Faith Academy RHP Caleb Bennett, Corona Centennial OF/1B Peter Werth, Cypress 1B/OF Evan Radford, Hoover …Hit .408, 10 2B, 7 HR, 1.07 ERA For Western Dubuque (IA) C Carson Glatnick, Oakmont OF Petey Halpin, Mira Costa INF Carter Graham, Chaminade RHP Raden Perry, Coronado INF Garner Phillips, Prattville RHP Brock Peery, Mountain Ridge INF Dominic Felix, Canyon del Oro, SO RHP Grant Taylor, Florence, JR OF/MIF Chad Born, Orange Lutheran LHP Riley Cooper, Clovis North OF/LHP Brock Selvidge, Hamilton, JR INF/RHP Drew Bond, Sunnyslope OF Chase Davis, Franklin LHP/OF Rio Britton, Capital Christian SS Gunnar Henderson, JT Morgan 1B/OF Carlos Molina, Pueblo SS Dustin Crenshaw, Perry UT Hogan Whitt, Ardmore RHP Christian Rodriguez, Orange Lutheran OF/RHP RJ Gordon, West Ranch SS/2B Carson Tucker, Mountain Ridge OF/LHP Dylan Bradford, Sabino, JR P CJ Zawahlen, Dana Hills, JR OF/C Roc Riggio, Chaminade Coll. Prep, JR INF Hunter Donaldson, Smiths Station OF Cedric Jimenez, Sahuarita P/3B Ethan Long, Mountain Pointe DH Jackson McCreless, Muscle Shoals, JR SS Cody Schrier, JSerra Catholic, JR SS Ryan Jackson, Heritage RHP Cole Bramhall, Cienega RHP Gerardo Grijalva, Sunnyside, JR OF Cole Koniarsky, Ayala, JR RHP Ryan Kysar, Valencia P Jacob Davis, Spanish Fort OF Cory Bonstrom, Canyon del Oro RHP Gerardo Martinez, Nogales RHP Jacob Little, Southside-Gadsden, JR OF/C Cole Wentz, Fountain Valley SS Sean Mcleod, Ayala SS Daniel Davila, Flowing Wells SS Griffen Chewning, Notre Dame Prep SS D’Andre Smith, San Dimas SS/RHP Jacob Rivers, Oak Mountain OF/RHP Dawson McHughes, Salpointe SS/3B Hunter Haas, Corona del Sol C Daniel Susac, Jesuit See NATION’S ELITE, Page 18 OF Jaih Andrews, Ramsay Catholic, JR OF/RHP Isaiah Roebuck, Marana, JR DH Jake Killingsworth, Headland RHp Jake Peppers, Geraldine DH John Miller Lawson, Haleyville, JR SS/2B Jordan Ridgeway, Sylacauga P Keaton Fuller, Fairhope, JR INF Kendall Cribb, Theodore OF Kerrigan Edmonson, Hewitt Trussville OF Landon Singley, Baker LHP Lawson Russell, Decatur RHP Linden Samaha, Spain Park RHP Logan Austin, Russell County RHP Logan Morris, James Clemens RHP Luke Daniel, Wilson OF Mason Maners, Vestavia Hills C/2B/RHP Matthew Nichols, Prattville RHP McCain Sieving, Enterprise 1B Micah Morgan, Fairhope, SO RHP Michael Fowler, Hewitt Trussville INF/C Mikey Forney, Holtville, SO SS Mitchell Daly, Bob Jones C Nathan LaRue, McGill Toolen UT Nick Constantine, Huntsville C Nick Mauldin, Sylacauga LHP/OF Nick Whitten, Deshler, JR UT Payton Lemons, Hokes Bluff LHP Pico Kohn, Chilton County, JR RHP Reese Morrison, Cleburne County OF Richard Brinson, UMS-Wright OF Robbie Ashford, Hoover RHP Sam Maynard, Bob Jones RHP Skyler Jones, Hewitt Trussville, JR RHP/SS T’Relle George-Mills, Evans, JR INF Todd Davis, Lamp OF/SS Trey Higgins, Oxford, JR INF Tristain Stevens, Robertsdale RHP Tucker Reed, Athens INF Tyler Mauldin, Hewitt Trussville OF Tyler Roberts, Southside-Gadsden P Walker Morgan, LAMP, JR INF Wesley Helms, Briarwood Christian, JR INF Will Hudson, Arab 3B/P Will Smith, Prattville OF/RHP Will Yarbro, Mountain Brook OF/SS Zac Rice, Russell County C Zane Faulk, Smiths Station 3B Zeke Bishop, Florence, JR Arizona RHP Andrew Carroll, Chaparral, SO C Andrew Stucky, Canyon del Oro, JR RHP Anthony Garcia, Vista Grande INF Bitner Workman, Basha INF/RHP Ben Staiger, Cienega INF Brayan Espinoza, Nogales, JR C Brayden Graham, Sabino Page 18 Collegiate Baseball Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Nation’s Elite H.S. Players Named Across USA Continued From Page 17 OF Korbyn Dickerson, Trinity, SO RHP Max Bergmann, Saint Xavier SS Sebastian Murrillo, Fountain Valley OF/SS Max Williams, Lafayette SS/3B Tank Espalin, Orange Lutheran LHP/OF Nathan Waldridge, Saint Xavier RHP Thomas Caneday, Helix Charter SS Sam Tackett, Lafayette RHP Tim Scarlett, Capistrano Valley SS Seth Williams, Paintsville RHP TJ Nichols, Oakmont LHP Skylar Brown, Marshall County INF Tommy Troy, Los Gatos SS Treven Crowley, Hilmar Louisiana LHP Adam Guth, Barbe, JR SS Trevor Haskins, Valley Christian, JR OF/RHP Addison Ainsworth, Catholic, JR INF Trip McKinlay, Campolindo SS/RHP Alex Norris, Sam Houston, JR RHP Tyler Conant, Huntington Beach RHP Andrew Woods, Ouchita Christian, SO P/1B Tyler Seal, Monterey, JR 2B Bailey Juneau, Barbe C Tyler Soderstom, Turlock RHP/SS Blake McGehee, Tioga, JR RHP Tyler Stromsborg, Notre Dame SS Blake Shapen, Evangel Christian RHP Tyree Reed, American Canyon 3B/RHP Brennan Stuprich, Brother Martin INF Vince Bianchina, De La Salle OF/LHP Brody Drost, Barbe 2B Vinne Bachelier, Capitol Christian UT Caleb Dreux, Pearl River Colorado LHP/OF Chipper Menard, New Iberia 3B/RHP Ben McLaughlin, Golden P/3B Chris Olivier, Lakeshore 2B Ben Perla, Cherry Creek 3B Christian Westcott, Lakeshore RHP/1B Ben Whipple, Valor Christian, JR C Collin Guggenheim, John Curtis SS Blake Templeton, Fort Collins INF Connor Simon, St. Pauls, JR 3B Brodie Blackford, Pueblo West SS/RHP Davis Meche, Barbe RHP Cale Lansville, Thunder Ridge, JR LHP Dylan Carmouche, LSU-Lab School INF Cam Hassert, Silver Creek UT Gavin Guidry, Barbe, SO UT Cameron Neilor, Thompson Valley RHP Hayden Durke, North Vermillion RHP/INF Case Williams, Douglas County OF Issac Williams, Tioga OF Charlie Jackson, Silver Creek RHP Jack Walker, Barbe, JR OF/LHP Chase Esplin, Legacy OF Josh Pearson, West Monroe, JR UT Chazz Vigil, Pueblo Centennial OF Joshua Stevenson, St. Thomas More, JR 3B Clay Cutler, Cherry Creek OF Keilon Brown, Zachary OF Colby Shade, Fort Collins RHP Kyle Bartley, Sam Houston RHP/1B Cole Martino, Pueblo County, JR 3B Kyle Debarge, Barbe, JR RHP Conner Cummiskey, Heritage LHP Landon Joyner, Benton SS/2B Derek Wagler, Rifle MIF/RHP Landry Alligood, Anacoco, JR C/RHP Devin Dodson, Cheyenne Mountain RHP/OF/3B Marcus Mott, Sam Houston P/1B/OF Diego Valasquez, Smoky Hill RHP RIELLY McADAMS INF/OF Michael Latulas, Loreauville 3B/OF Dominic Bronk, Wheat Ridge …6-3, 0.88 ERA, 68 Strikeouts In 48 Innings For Ingraham High School (WA) OF Shane Goins, John Curtis LHP/1B Dominic Puchino, Roosevelt RHP Tanner Hall, Zachary RHP Dorsey Chatham, Boulder (Delray) C Ian King, Loganville OF John David Rogers, Carmel, JR INF Terence Grines, Tioga, JR OF Emmert Kastendieck, Montrose SS/2B Jacob Starling, Trinity Prep C/1B Jack Davis, Parkview 3B Kip Fougerouse, Linton 1B Tre Morgan, Brother Martin OF Ethan O’Donnell, Regis Jesuit RHP Jaden Bruno, American Heritage C/1B Jackson Brown, Pope RHP Luke Hayden, Edgewood, JR RHP Will Tynes, Airline OF/RHP Garrett Crawford, Overalnd (Delray) LHP Jackson Phipps, East Paulding INF Nolan Bowser, Mount Vernon C/1B JC Rodriguez, Far Northeast Warriors Maine RHP/1B Jamar Fairweather, Westminster INF Jacob Profit, Houston County C Nolan Zahorsky, Lake Central C Connor Caverly, Marshwood 1B Jack Moss, Cherry Creek Christian LHP Jaden Woods, Houston County LHP Ryan Lynch, Penn/Notre Dame LHP Hunter Owen, South Portland RHP/OF Jacob Roybal, Chatfield LHP/1B James Wilson, Davie 2B John Anderson , North Gwinnett INF Tyler Cerny, Center Grove RHP Noah Lewis, South Portland SS/RHP Jacob Thompsen, Regis Jesuit 1B/RHP Jason Torres, Miami Springs, SO OF Jonathan Ponder, Parkview SS/RHP Tyler Nelson, Andrean INF Noah McDaniel, Marshwood RHP/3B Matt Glover, Denver South, JR C Jayden Melendez, Westminster Christian, RHP Jordan Armstrong, Ola LHP Zach Behrmann, North Central SS Quinn McDaniel, Marshwood 3B/1B Michael Wegleitner, Silver Creek JR SS/3B/RHP Jordan Walker, Decatur Iowa C Nick Esquivel, Cherry Creek LHP Jeff Liquiori, Lake Mary OF Josh Shuler, North Gwinnett Maryland UT Aaron Downs, Pella, JR RHP/SS Radek Birkholz, Valor Christian, JR LHP Jesus Gonzalez, Miami Springs, SO P/2B Joslen Paden, Decatur RHP/OF Alex Greene, DeMatha Catholic OF/LHP Alec Nigut, Roosevelt P/3B/SS Stevenson Reynolds, Palisade SS Jhaw Leoerma, Stoneman Douglas UT Keaton Anthony, Mill Creek 3B/SS Alex Khan, Calvert Hall, JR 3B/UT Alec Patino, Sioux City East C Tony Castonguy, Grandview SS/RHP Jordan Carrion, American Heritage C/RHP Kyle Hilton, Savannah Christian C Antonio Barranca, Calvert Hall RHP Blaine Harpenau, Remsen St. Mary’s, OF/1B/LHP Tyler Hrin, Thomas Jefferson (Plantation) LHP Liam Sullivan, The Marist School C Clay Wargo, Huntingtown JR OF Tyler Robinson, Cherry Creek INF Jordan Miller, IMG Academy RHP Logan McGuire, Allatoona, JR LHP/1B Isaac Upole, Southern Garrett, SO INF/P Cal Watson, Urbandale 2B/1B William Kapner, Evergreen RHP Justin Clark, Jesuit OF/RHP Mack Williams, Northside- C Jack Bulger, DeMatha Catholic C Calvin Harris, Western Dubuque C/UT Kishon Frett, Calvary Christian Columbus 1B/RHP Josh Moyland, Archbishop Spalding Connecticut RHP Cam Miller, Solon Academy RHP Marquis Grissom,Counterpane C Lamar King, Calvert Hall, SO RHP Hector Alejandro, Naugatuck RHP Carter Baumler, Dowling Catholic OF Kyle Tako, Calvary Christian Academy RHP Max DeJong, Hillgrove RHP Mason Brenneman, North Garrett, JR UT Jack Brennan, Conard OF/LHP Casey Young, Winterset 2B Lazaro Hernandez, Miami Springs RHP Max Luke, North Gwinnett 1B Nick Tamberino, Calvert Hall OF/C Jake Deleo, Avon Old Farms OF Coy Sarsfield, Linn-Mar, JR C Mac Guscette, Venice SS Michael Braswell, Campbell, JR 3B Nolan Sawatsky, St. Michaels RHP Leo Socci, Brunswick OF Evan Martin, Southeast Polk C McGwire Holbrook, Bishop Moore RHP/OF Miles Garrett, Parkview 1B/RHP Ryan Calvert, La Plata 3B Phoenix Billings, Daniel Hand INF/C Gehrig Christensen, Urbandale, JR SS Michael Brooks, Palm Beach Central 3B Parks Harber, The Westminster School OF Sami Khan, Calvert Hall OF Ryan Farley, Conard C Ian Moeller, Wahlert Catholic, JR SS Michael Kluska, IMG Academy LHP Patrick Holloman, Ola 1B/P Wyatt Nelson, Wilmington Friends RHP Saar Rosa, Avon Old Farms RHP Jackson Payne, Waukee OF Michael Robertson, Venice, JR OF Tervell Johnson, Benjamin E Mays INF Zach Hallenbeck, Northern Garrett, JR C Rece Heinen, Urbandale, JR Delaware RHP Najer Victor, East Ridge OF Treyson Hughes, Houston County, JR UT Dominic Velazquez, Dover RHP Reece Beuter, Dike-New Hartford Massachusetts RHP Nate Thomas, St. Thomas Aquinas OF Trippe Moore III, Mary Persons LHP Charlie Coon, Duxbury C Jason Shockley, Sussex Tech, JR C Seth Adrian, Davenport Assumption LHP Nelson Berkwich, American Heritage RHP Ty Floyd, Rockmart RHP Christopher Peguero, Malden Catholic 1B Joseph Jourdan, St. Georges Tech C Spencer Kleene, Sargeant Bluff-Luten (Delray) SS/RHP Will Pearson, North Oconee RHP Jay Driver, Wellesley 3B Joseph Rinarelli IV, St. Georges Tech RHP Ty Langenberg, Urbandale C Pierce Chambers, Calvary Christian RHP/1B Will Sanders, Woodward Academy SS Luke Beckstein, Groton School SS/RHP Kevin Kiester, Caravel Academy OF Tyler Miller, Oskaloosa (Clearwater) OF Woody Barks, North Oconee RHP Myles McDermott, Archbishop RHP Lorenzo Carrier, Appoquinimink, JR SS Tyler Tscherter, Gladbrook-Reinbeck OF Renzo Gonzalez, Alonso, JR RHP/2B Xander Stephens, Parkview Williams RHP/OF Noah Finocchiaro, St. Georges INF Richard Benitez, Westminster Christian Kansas Hawaii RHP/3B Nigel Belgrave, Auburn Tech OF Robert Moya, Monsignor Pace 2B/SS Andrew Khoury, Junction City, JR LHP Javyn Pimental, Kamehameha SS Shawn Edevane, St. Georges Tech, JR LHP/1B Ryan Bruno, American Heritage SS/2B Blake Anderson, St. Thomas Aquinas, Michigan C Caleb Lomavita, Saint Louis, JR C Tyler Hogan, St. Georges Tech (Delray) JR SS Aerik Joe, Birmingham Groves INF Jordan Donahue, Damien Memorial RHP Wyatt Nelson, Wilmington Friends INF Sal Grinstead, Spruce Creek C Brock Lummus, Hays OF Aiden Arbaugh, Saline, JR INF Kalae Harrison, Punahou School 3B/P Sam Cole, Alonso, SO RHP Caden Bressler, Pittsburg SS Alex Mooney, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Florida OF Kalai Rosario, Waiakea JR UT Adrian Figueroa, Doral Academy LHP Sam Drumheller, Alonso OF Cam Cox, Hesston SS Walter Ahuna, Hilo RHP Alexander Forry, Livonia Franklin OF Albert Hernandez, Monsignor Pace SS Samuel Infante, Monsignor Pace 2B Camden Jurgensen, Maize OF Andrew Van Heck, Lake Orion RHP Alejandro Rosario, Miami Christian INF/RHP Sehjin Daley, Alonso Idaho RHP Camden Karlin, Lawrence Free State LHP Anthony Fett, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s SS Alex Freeland, Mariner 2B Stanley Demartinis, American Heritage OF Ben Ford, Eagle, JR 2B Carter Booe, Hutchinson, JR C Anthony Migliaccio, Detroit Country RHP Andrew Painter, Calvary Christian (Ft. (Delray) LHP Carson Walters, Twin Falls 3B Cason Long, Salina South Day, JR Lauderdale), JR INF Sterlin Thompson, Forest SS Cruz Hepburn, Lewiston, SO OF Chandler Miller, Basehor-Linwood, JR OF Aries Gardener, U of Detroit Jesuit OF Anthony Shaver, South Lake LHP Timmy Mannings, Carndinal Gibbons OF Dalton Mashore, Eagle RHP Chase Torkelson, Basehor-Linwood RHP Avery Goldensoph, Swan Valley, JR INF Antonio Colon, Creekside 3B Tommy White, Calvary Christian OF Jackson Reed, Capital, JR RHP David Stuart, Lawrence Free State RHP Blaise Wilcenski, Brother Rice, JR RHP/SS Asdin Santiago, Davie (Clearwater), JR OF/LHP Dayvin Johnson, Gardner-Edgerton Illinois OF Brendan Lowry, Livonia Churchill CF Bailey Uderitz, American Heritage C Toyden Hall, Steinbrenner OF Devin Neal, Lawrence, JR LHP Adam Dowler, Oswego East, JR RHP Brian Ross, Swan Valley (Delray) P Trent Caples, Hagerty, JR LHP Grant Nicholson, Kearney UT Andy Nelson, Wheaton North RHP Brock Porter, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, C Bennett Lee, Tampa Jesuit 3B/P Trevor Scott, Jupiter, JR LHP/OF Grant Strong, Olathe East, JR UT Anthony Mangano, Lake Zurich SO OF Brandon Fields, Dr. Phillips RHP Victor Mederos, Monsignor Pace 2B Griffin Stuewe, Topeka Seaman RHP Ben Hernandez, De La Salle OF Cam Mallegg, Grosse Pointe South RHP Brayden Heidel, Steinbrenner SS Vince Smith, Calvary Christian P/INF Hunter Hesseltine, Topeka Seaman INF/RHP Ben Vitas, Providence Catholic RHP Dominic Hann, Romeo C Caleb Pendleton, Jensen Beach (Clearwater) OF Ike Summerlin, Blue Valley West RHP Ben Wiegman, Carmel Catholic INF Drew Cavanaugh, Stoney Creek RHP Camden Minacci, Tampa Jesuit SS Yohandy Morales, Braddock SS Isaiah Cohens, Goddard UT Cade Sullivan, Metea Valley SS Dylan Stanton, Gull Lake INF Camden Traficante, Spruce Creek OF Zac Calhoon, Venice C/1B Ivan Brethowr, St. Thomas Aquinas, LHP Chris Seropian, St. Laurence C/2B Gannon Andrews, Portage Northern P/1B/3B Cameron Sorge, Jupiter OF Zac Veen, Spruce Creek JR SS Christian Knapczyk, Joliet Catholic LHP Gavin Brososky, Portage Central, JR RHP Cason Montomery, Windemere RHP Zach Bennett, Spruce Creek LHP/1B Jack Tinberg, Blue Valley, JR RHP Collin Salter, Edwardsville SS Gavin Gunun, Blissfield, JR UT Carlos Rey, Miami Springs 1B Zach Beolet, Melbourne Central Catholic C Jackson Hartley, Campus RHP/OF Connor Aten, Galesburg SS Grant Stephenson, Algonac OF Carter Brady, Stoneman Douglas 1B Zak Majer, Davie C Jake English, Olathe South OF Connor Milton, Champaign Central RHP Jack Blesch, Gull Lake RHP Cesar Santos, Davie OF Jamir Simpson, Shawnee Mission Georgia 1B Drake Westcott, Edwardsville LHP Jeremy Fuchs, Plymouth, 3B Chase Bragg, Pace LHP Jorey Faber, Bishop Carroll, JR C Alek Boychuk, Mill Creek 3B Eddie Lovell, Stagg LHP Korbin Griffin, Gull Lake, JR RHP/OF Chase Senecal, Jupiter 3B Kendall Diggs, St. Thomas Aquinas, JR OF Antonio Gleaton, Hapeville Charter SS Edward Howard, Mount Carmel C Logan Hylek, Grand Ledge UT CJ Kayfus, Palm Beach Central 3B Koby Burdett, Goddard Academy CF Hayden Moore, Edwardsville, JR LHP Logan Wood, Orchard Lake St Mary’s 3B Coby Mayo, Stoneman Douglas P Kolby Dougan, Topeka Seaman OF/RHP Brad Grenkoski, Kell SS Jack Mahoney, St. Viator SS/RHP Luke Leto, Portage Central SS/RHP Colby Halter, Bishop Kenny P Logan Redeker, Washburn Rural SS/RHP Brady House, Winder-Barrow, JR LHP Jacob Bimbi, Crystal Lake South RHP Luke Scales, Gull Lake C Colin Flynn, Stoneman Douglas 1B Luke Millman, De Soto RHP Brandt Pancer, North Gwinnett INF Jake Hesselmann, Providence Catholic RHP Luke Theilen, Caldeonia RHP Connor Hegan, Providence, SO OF Marcus Smith, Pembroke Hill C Brett Bloomquist, Allatoona, JR RHP/SS Jake Kuntzendorf, Aurora Christian 3B Mark Kattula, Sterling Heights Stevenson OF Connor Roth, Jupiter OF Matt Miller, Blue Valley Northwest RHP Brodie Chestnutt, Houston County, JR INF Jake Mucha, Providence Catholic RHP Micah Ottenbreit, Trenton, JR SS Dante Girardi, Calvary Christian (Ft. RHP/3B Max Charlton, St. James Academy RHP/3B Brooks Gorman, Tattnall Square INF/OF Kevin McCormick, St. Laurence, JR SS Mitch Jebb, Saginaw Swan Valley Lauderdale) P Michael Uhler, Lawrence Free State, JR Academy RHP Landen Looper, Lincoln Way East, JR RHP/INF Nate Wahigood, Livonia 3B/SS Derick Cantres, Melbourne Central SS Nick Goodwin, St. Thomas Aquinas 3B/RHP Bubba Chandler, North Oconee OF Luke Montgomery, St. Laurence Stevenson Catholic OF Quinton Hall, Mill Valley RHP Caleb Garner, Loganville 3B/C/RHP Matt Zahora, St. Laurence RHP Nicholas Chittum, Grosse Ile LHP Devin Futrell, American Heritage SS Robert Moore, Shawnee Mission East SS Caleb Ketchup, Holy Innocents Episcopal C Michael Schicker, Riverside-Brookfield OF/RHP Nick Olsen, Livonia Stevenson (Plantation), JR LHP Sam Brady, Rockhurst RHP Carlson Reed, Marietta RHP/1B Michael Sclafani, Montini LHP Nick Powers, Flushing SS Dominic Pirelli, Doral Academy OF Shawn Marquis, Washburn Rural LHP Carter Holton, Benedictine, JR P Nate Holler, Barrington OF Noah Stout, Rochester OF Dylan Crews, Lake Mary LHP Stone Hewlett, Rockhurst RHP Coleman Willis, Houston County, JR SS/RHP Nick Demarco, St. Charles N. JR INF Nolan McCarthy, Portage Northern OF/RHP Elijah Green, TNXL Academy, SO P/OF Tanner Leslie, Haysville Campus LHP Collin Caldwell, Harrison SS Noah Smith, Marist, JR 1B Nolan Schubert, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s OF Enrique Bradfield, American Heritage OF Will Hudler, Blue Valley West C Corey Collins, North Gwinnett OF/LHP Phillip Reinhardt, Valmeyer SS/RHP Parker Pilat, Detroit Country Day (Plantation) LHP Will Walsh, Rockhurst OF Dalton Pearson, Johns Creek RHP Reece Lawler, Warren Township RHP Ryan Szczepaniak, Woodhaven, JR RHP Ethan Dearen, Providence, SO 1B Daniel Broswell, Loganville, JR C Riley Basit, Westmont Kentucky RHP Ryan Zimmer, St. Clair LHP Ethan Jones, Wesley Chapel RHP Dawson Brown, Tattnall Square LHP RJ Nowicki, Barrington UT Austin Reed, Oldham County OF Saborn Campbell, Detroit Country Day, INF Evan Mastromuaro, Spruce Creek, JR Academy RHP/OF Rohan Shah, Lyons Township RHP/SS Beau Coffman, Saint Xavier JR OF Gabriel Gutierrez, Doral Academy RHP/1B DJ Radtke, Blessed Trinity Catholic, OF/RHP Ryan Marikowski, Providence RHP Blake Samons, Boyle County LHP Sam Bassett-Kennedy, Detroit Country 1B Gavin Casas, American Heritage JR Catholic OF Braden Barry, Trinity Day, JR (Plantation) RHP Dominik Marcoccio, Blessed Trinity RHP Will Kafer, Normal West OF Daylen Lile, Trinity, JR 1B/OF Sam Busch, East Lancing 3B Giuseppe Ferraro, American Heritage Catholic C Drew Baker, Boyle County Indiana SS Sandyn Cuthrell, Cass City (Plantation) OF Dwight Allen, Woodward Academy RHP Ethan Wood, Danville, JR C Austin Bode, Columbus North, JR 3B Trevor Kilinski, Zeeland West RHP/OF Grayson Moore, Lake Mary SS Dylan Strickland, Loganville 2B Grant Hotchkiss, Boyle County, JR RHP Brock Begesha, Lake Central C Tyler Overaitis, Plymouth Salem RHP Heston Tole, IMG Academy C Fernando Gonzalez, North Cobb Christian C Grant Knipp, Louisville Male SS Bryce Eblin, Center Grove SS Warner Blakely, Detroit Edison RHP Irving Carter, Calvary Christian, JR INF Garrett Spikes, Mountain View 1B/2B Jackson Feltner, Lawrence County RHP/3B Carter Doorn, Lake Central, JR SS/P Weston Brundage, Grosse Pointe South LHP Jack Sharpe, Jupiter LHP Graham Yntema, Parkview RHP Jackson Fristoe, Paducah Tilghman SS Colton Montgomery, Southridge, JR C/RHP Jackson Baumeister, Bolles, JR RHP/1B Hank Bearden, Northwest Whitfield OF JT Benson, South Oldham Minnesota 1B/P Grant Herron, Center Grove C/RHP Jackson Miller, JW Mitchell SS Harold Coll, Georgia Premier Academy RHP Kade Grundy, Somerset, JR OF/LHP Brett Bateman, Mounds View OF Grant Trinakle, Columbus North P Jacob Faulkner, Venice 3B/1B Hunter Marsh, Winder-Barrow RHP Karson Thompson, Boyle County LHP Jack Walker, New Palestine SS Jacob Lojewski, American Heritage RHP Hurston Waldrep, Thomasville RHP Konnor Lewis, Tates Creek C Jake Stadler, Mount Vernon See STATE-BY-STATE, Page 19 Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 19 State-By-State List Features Top H.S. Ball Players Continued From Page 18 OF Sammy Cooper, Lees Summit West RHP Jaden Agassi, Palo Verde SS Spencer Nivens, Rock Bridge OF John Howard Bobo, Basic C Brock Rinehart, Woodbury RHP/SS Teague Robertson, Hickman C Josiah Cromwick, Palo Verde C Cody Kelly, St. Michael-Albertsville SS Trevor Kardell, Lees Summit West OF/3B Kade Higgins, Spring Valley RHP Hunter Day, Bloomington Jefferson OF/RHP Troy Reynolds, Lebanon C Lane Oliphant, Reno RHP/OF Ian Hahn, Mounds View C Ty Stauss, Lafayette RHP Michael Rice, Faith Lutheran SS Jack Steil, Rocori RHP Tyson James, Websters Groves INF Paul Myro, Palo Verde RHP Jacob Mrosko, Chanhassen INF Wesley Merriman, Monett RHP Paul Pascolotti, Palo Verde SS Jake Perry, Hopkins, JR UT Will Doherty, Francis Howell, JR RHP Ryan Skelly, Silverado, JR OF Jason Axelberg, Monticello OF Rylan Charles, Bishop Manogue Nebraska 1B Joey Anderson, Burnsville UT Tanner McDougal, Silverado, JR INF Drake Donahoe, Millard North, JR SS Jon Koehn, Stillwater Area UT Tyler Whitaker, Bishop Gorman, JR RHP Drew Christo, Elkhorn, JR SS/RHP Mac Horvath, Rochester Century C Drew Wessel, Millard South New Jersey RHP Max Carlson, Burnsville INF Eric Standish, Millard West RHP Alex Galvan, Manasquan C Max Moris, East Ridge OF Garrett Anglim, Papillion-La Vista LHP Anthony Solomato, Gloucester Catholic, RHP/3B Miles Halligan, Hopkins SS Max Anderson, Millard West JR OF Robert Hogan, Mounds View RHP/C Seth Claybourne, Millard West LHP Armari Paula, Bergen Catholic C Sam Hunt, St. Louis Park UT Tayler Palmer, Scotus Central Catholic C Ben Cuccolo, Rutgers Prep, JR 2B Tim Urlaub, Burnsville RHP Trey Frahm, Elkhorn South RHP Braden Hunt, Christian Brothers P/3B Travis Wenzel, Little Falls RHP Tyler Ruhl, Millard West Academy OF Tyler Schiller, Hutchinson INF/RHP Chris Maldonado, Seton Hall Nevada Prep, SO Mississippi SS/RHP Andrew Maxwell, Silverado, JR C Blake Johnson, Gulfport SS CJ Pittaro, Steinert INF Blaze Trumble, Boulder City, JR 3B Blaze Jordan, DeSoto Central OF Cole McGonigal, Seton Hall Prep, JR UT Brad Stone, Arbor View 1B Bradenn Luke, West Lauderdale RHP Eric Schroeder, Delbarton, JR RHP Caedon Kottinger, Reno OF Braden Montgomery, Madison Central, 2B/SS Ernesto Polanco, Memorial, JR 2B Caleb Hubbard, Silverado JR LHP Jacob Gomez, Rutherford CF Carson Wells, Bishop Gorman RHP Brayden Jones, Maidson-Ridgeland MIF Jay Harry, Metuchen RHP Chris Cortez, Silverado, JR Acad, JR SS Justin Cassella, Seton Hall Prep 3B Coleman Schmidt, Reno RHP/3B Brooks Rice, Madison Central SS Ken Levari, St.Augustine Prep UT Demetrius Vigil, Basic RHP Cade Smith, DeSoto Central INF Kyle Johns, Rutgers Prep OF Donovan Ratfield, Wooster OF Carson Paetow, Vancleave C/SS Kyle Teel, Mahwah RHP Ethan O’Neal, Liberty SS/3B Christopher Snopek, Madison- 1B/OF Luke Chenault, Pope John XXIII C Ethan Stephens, Coronado Ridgeland Acad LHP Mark Hindy, Seton Hall Prep INF/RHP Everett Williams, Damonte Ranch SS/RHP Colten Keith, Biloxi OF Mike Bello, Pope John XXIII, JR SS Garrett Cutting, Arbor View, JR RHP Garrett Lewis, Starkville Academy P Mike Racobaldo, Gloucester Catholic SS Gunnar Gouldsmith, Reno LHP Hunter Elliott, Tupelo, JR RHP Nicholas Guzzi, Point Pleasant Boro UT Hunter Katschke, Basic, JR RHP Jacob Payne, Madison Central OF Irv Weems, Durango, JR LHP Jake Allen, Biloxi, JR UT Jacob Walsh, Desert Oasis, JR See TOP PLAYERS, Page 20 LHP Justin Storm, Madison Central 3B Kellum Clark, Brandon SS/RHP Kelly Crumpton, Jackson Prep, JR 1B/RHP Kemp Alderman, Newton County Academy LHP/OF Kros Sively, Sumrall, JR OF Kyle Booker, DeSoto Central RHP Kyle Herring, Columbia Academy RHP Nasson Rodriguez, Madison-Ridgeland Academy SS/2B Niko Mazza, Madison-Ridgeland Academy, JR UT Ras Pace, Columbia Academy UT Reed Kellum, Jackson Academy SS/P River Kidd, Enterprise OF Slade Wilks, Columbia Academy LHP/OF Tate Duncan, Columbia Academy Missouri LHP Ace Akers, Nixa RHP Anthony Klein, Parkway Central UT Ben Borgmann, Parkway North RHP/1B Braden Berry, Savannah C Brandon Hager, Lutheran South INF Brock Daniels, St. John Vianney, JR C Brooks Espy, Marshfield SS/RHP Bryce Mayer, St. Francis Borgia 3B BLAZE JORDAN “Showcasing South Carolina’s Finest In High School Baseball” RHP Caden Wilson, Liberty North …Hit .440, 11 2B, 10 HR For DeSoto Central H.S. 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Sue Cleveland 3B Kai Roberts, Skyridge SS/RHP Jett Williams, Rockwall-Heath, SO LHP Lance Welch, Mountain Crest, JR New York 3B Johnny Gomez, Estacado RHP Noah Turley, Wasatch RHP Alex Santos, Mount St. Michael RHP Jonathan Martinez, Palmview C/RHP Owen Mortensen, Bingham Academy SS Jordan Lawler, Jesuit Dallas College SS Parker Applegate, Riverton SS Bryan Padilla, Poly Prep Prep, JR 3B/1B/OF Parker Meldrum, Cyprus P Carson Cotugno, Amsterdam, JR SS Jordan Rogers, Robinson LHP Ross Dunn, Cottonwood RHP/3B Channing Austin, Poly Prep OF Jordan Viers, Frisco Reedy, JR C Tadon Burbank, Mountain Crest SS/RHP Christian Moore, Suffield Acad., JR 1B Jorge Aldrete, Little Elm OF Trey Gambill, Lone Peak OF Holden Lazarus, Ithaca SS Jorge Figueroa, Southlake Carroll INF/OF Trey Schofield, Syracuse RHP Jason Savacool, CW Baker RHP/INF Joseph Chiavana, Laredo SS/P Tyken Wren, Cyprus C/INF Joe Mack, Williamsville East, JR Alexander SS Johnny Castagnozzi, Massapequa RHP/SS Joseph Rawlings Hector, Anna, JR Vermont LHP Joseph Vetrano, Lakeland OF Joseph Redfield, Midway OF Cory Giannelli, Essex RHP Louis Stallone, Saint Anthony’s P/OF JT Moeller, Reagan SS Dalton Cody, Williamstown C/1B Nate Ray, Baldwinsville C Justin Long, Kingwood Virginia SS Pat May, Baldwinsville LHP Kal Edmunson, Lake Travis OF/P Alex Balisteri, James River LHP/1B/OF Richie Paltridge, John S Burke OF Kasen Wells, Smithson Valley, SO RHP Avery Mabe, George Wythe Catholic RHP Kayden Voelkel, Mansfield Legacy, SO LHP Brandon Clarke, Independence, JR SS Ryan McIntyre, Mamaroneck, JR RHP Khristian Curtis, Port Neches-Groves INF Brandon Eike, Powhatan RHP Teddy McGraw, Oneonta C Kimble Schuessler, Llano INF/LHP Brandon Rodgers, Menchville RHP Thomas Plunkett, Mamaroneck 3B/2B KENDALL DIGGS OF/LHP Kobe Andrade, Veterans Memorial OF Chase Davis, Franklin C Zach Kringdon, Mamaroneck, JR RHP Levi Wells, LaPorte …Hit .559, 11 2B, 5 3B, 41 RBI For St. Thomas Aquinas (KS) LHP Connelly Early, James River 3B Logan Hamm, Bridge City North Carolina RHP Ethan Chenault, Miller School P/INF Mitch Sand, Rapid City, Central OF Luke Boyers, Boerne-Champion RHP Cannon Pickell, Currituck County OF Jace Brhrofen, Westmoore LHP Jake Berry, Bishop O’Connell OF Peyton Nash, Mitchell C Luke Piper, Denton Guyer RHP/OF Carter Boyd, Reagan, SO 2B Jack Hammond, Owasso RHP Jay Woolfolk, Benedictine, JR LHP/1B Reece Arbogast, Sioux Falls 1B Martin Vasquez, Sharyland SS/RHP CJ Boyd, Reagan RHP Jackson Jobe, Heritage Hall, JR OF Kennedy Jones, Maury, JR O’Gorman, JR RHP/SS Masyn Winn, Kingwood C Cooper Ingle, AC Reynolds RHP Jaxon Wiggins, Roland LHP Nate Savino, Potomac Falls 1B Thomas Scholten, Brandon Valley OF Matthew Etzel, Clear Creek LHP Crawford Wade, Myers Park RHP Nate Wohlgemuth, Owasso OF Nicholas Noonan, Deep Run P/3B Tristan Walter, Sturgis Brown LHP Matthew Luna, SA East Central RHP/3B Danny Beal, Reagan CF Patch Hamilton, Asher 2B/RHP Phillip Forbes V, Menchville C Michael Tollerson, Pampa SS Drew Roberts, Providence C/INF Pepe Casey, Owasso SS Quade Tomlin, Liberty Christian Tennessee OF Nate Price, Mansfield Legacy RHP Duncan Howard, Robert Glenn C Peyton Messenger, Broken Arrow LHP Adam Birkholtz, Farragut RHP Reid Long, Western Branch RHP Nathan Dettmer, SA Johnson P/CF Eli Jerzembeck, Providence, SO RHP Trevor Martin, Asher SS Alec Beaman, Centennial LHP TR Williams, Page County, JR CF Nomar Garcia, Laredo Alexander SS/3B/P Hunter Bryson, Providence RHP/INF Avery Hastings, Christian Brothers LHP Trevor Sharp, Musselman Oregon SS Parker Guerin, Lake Travis RHP Hunter Hudges, New Hanover SS/2B Ben Willcoxen, Sevier County SS Ty Swaim, James River LHP Dylan MacLean, Central Catholic 3B Payton Poole, Benbrook, JR INF Jack Howell, Fuquay-Varina OF Bennett De Trude, Father Ryan 2B Will Riley, James River INF/RHP Ethan Wilson, Jesuit OF Pepe Contreras, Sharyland RHP Jacob Shafer, Southwest Guilford RHP Blade Tidwell, Loretto INF William Bean, Langley RHP/INF Greyson Losee, Hood River Valley RHP Peyton Havard, Bridge City SS/2B James Hobbs, Myers Park RHP Blake Money, Summit RHP Ian Lawson, Century OF Reece Rodgers, Brownwood Washington RHP John Miralia, Providence Day SS Blaze Bell, Blackman RHP Jaren Hunter, Sam Barlow 2B/SS Reed Thomas, Mansfield RHP Ben Kibbe, Zillah LHP/1B Josh Hartle, Reagan, JR OF Camden Hayslip, Friendship Christian, INF Kevin Blair, Jesuit RHP Reid Taylor, Woden RHP Brock Gillis, Cascade RHP Koen Moreno, Panther Creek JR RHP KJ Ruffo, Rex Putnam SS Robert Richardson, Kingwood 1B/3B Cole Fontenelle, Skyline LHP Liam Norris, Green Hope C Cameron Brady, Bourbon County C Logan Paustian, La Grande RHP Rome Shubert, Santa Fe RHP Davis Spencer, Ellensburg LHP Luke Craig, Southern Lee LHP Drew Patterson, Farragut RHP Mick Abel, Jesuit C Ryan Patterson, Prestonwood Christian UT Dax Lindgren, Moses Lake SS/OF Matthew Spencer, Victory Christian RHP Eli Martin, Smith County C/INF Sean Murphy, Jesuit Academy RHP Jonah Giblen, Bainbridge Center RHP Gage 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Robinson, Pampa RHP Will Semb, DePere SS/2B Ethan More, Bellefontaine, JR 2B/SS Bennett Hicks, Providence Country 3B Alonso Ruiz, Monahans, JR SS Gabe Nard, Saint Ignatius, SO Day OF Alvaro Hernandez, Americas LHP Gavin Bruni, Alliance, JR RHP Brad Lombardi, Bishop Hendricken INF Anthony Faudoa, Americas OF Hank Thomas, St. Xavier 3B Colin Lemieux, Bishop Hendricken, JR RHP Austin Brewer, Cypress Springs RHP Jace Middleton, Olentangy, JR SS/RHP Austin Stracener, Canyon, JR RHP Jack Sokol, New Albany South Carolina RHP Blake Rottino, Houston Memorial RHP Jacob Miller, Liberty Union, SO RHP Alex Edmonson, Mauldin 1B Bradden Kesey, Monahans MIF Jake Armsey, Walsh Jesuit, JR OF Alex Urban, River Bluff RHP/INF Brandon Howell, Southlake 1B Jason Shenkel, Crestwood UT Ben Hutchins, Boiling Springs Carroll C John Zigmond, Archbishop Moeller INF Brody Fahr, Riverside LHP Brett Tanksley, Allen, JR OF Jordan Stevens, St. Edward RHP Cade Austin, Chapin 2B Brice Matthews, Altascocita SS/3B Josh Romans, Massillon Jackson LHP/1B Caden Grice, Riverside SS Brooks Howson, Benbrook SS Kurtis Reid, Hamilton, JR C Campbell Smithwick, Conway, SO INF Cade Manning, Southlake Carroll RHP Logan Danzeisen, Sylvania Southview RHP Carter Daniels, P27 Academy, JR INF Cade Merka, Argyle OF Mackenzie Wainwright, St. Edwards C/3B Cole Messina, Summerville, JR LHP Caden Noah, Spring Hill SS/2B Matthew Filippelli, Western Reserve OF Dariyan Pendergrass, Hartsville, JR OF Caleb Bergman, Plano East, SO Academy 3B David Lewis, Blue Ridge, JR RHP Cam Brown, Flower Mound 1B/OF Michael O’Callighan, Archbishop RHP/SS Harmon Cox, AC Flora OF/LHP Cameron Caley, The Woodlands Moeller INF/P Jake Ladd, Blythewood RHP Chase Hampton, Kilgore SS/2B Petey Taylor, Massillon Jackson SS Jalen Vasquez, Fort Dorchester OF/RHP Chris Shull, SA MacArthur RHP Seth Logue, Archbishop Moeller INF Jansen Stokes, Blythewood SS Clay Artho, Canyon C Stanley Kaczmar, Walsh Jesuit INF Jeffrey Zeigler, Berkeley RHP/OF Cody Howard, The Woodlands, JR RHP/OF Trent Jones, Massillon Jackson RHP Josh Griggs, Marlboro Academy SS Cole Foster, Plano Senior MIF Tucker Hundley, St. Xavier OF Karrington Sullivan, home schooled SS Cole Miears, Kerrville Tivy SS Will Carpenter, Aurora 3B/RHP Landon Lucas, Blythewood RHP Collier Mershon, Marcus SS Will Cook, Miamisburg LHP Magdiel Cotto, Fort Mill OF Colton Drake, Kerrville Tivy RHP Wyatt Hudepohl, St. Xavier INF Michael Gregory, Blythewood RHP Mikey Tepper, Fort Mill 3B Dakota Leopold, Navarro Oklahoma RHP Parker Knightlewicz, Riverside 2B Dalton Kramer, Devine OF Dominic Johnson, Edmond Santa Fe OF Reece Holbrook, Hammond, JR OF Dalton Porter, Leander Rouse P/1B Anthony Wilson, Pryor RHP Ricky Williams, River Bluff 1B Daylan Pena, CC Veterans Memorial, JR P/INF Blair Scroggins, Pryor LHP Rocco Reid, Greenville, JR 1B DJ Dell’Anno, Celina, JR C Blake Scott, Tonkawa C Thomas Frick, JL Mann RHP Drew Leach, Strake Jesuit College Prep C Braeden Warwick, Broken Arrow INF Travis Elliott, Gilbert C Drew Romo, The Woodlands 3B Brody Green, Owasso, JR LHP Tristen Smith, Boiling Springs, SO INF Dyland Campbell, Strake Jesuit College P/INF Brooks Miller, Pryor, JR OF Truman Roper, Riverside Prep OF Bryce Madron, Blanchard RHP Ty Olenchuk, Dutch Fork SS Easton Loyd, Hallsville SS/RHP Caden Horton, Norman UT Wyatt Spurrier, Eastside OF Easton Slovacek, Robinson 3B Carson Atwood, Silo RHP Elijah Degrate, Valley Mills SS Cole White, Broken Arrow South Dakota CF Elijah Nunez, Martin SS David Herring, Dale SS/P Dayne Peyton, Brandon Valley UT Evan Maldonado, Sharyland Pioneer LHP Dax Fulton, Mustang OF Evan Hammer, Sioux Falls Washington 1B Fabian Mayfield, Cypress Ranch P/OF Dax Sharp, Pryor, JR UT/P Ganin Thompson, Sioux Falls P/OF Francisco Paco Hernandez, Laredo OF Dominic Johnson, Edmond Santa Fe Washington Alexander OF Garrett Mitchell, Pryor P/SS Garrett Stout, Pierre 3B Frausto Arcadio, Amarillo RHP Gary Thomas, Heritage Hall, JR 1B Grey Zabel, Pierre C Garrett Whitaker, Alamo Heights 2B/RHP PHILIP FORBES OF Isaiah Keller, Broken Arrow 3B/SS Joe Kolbeck, Brandon Valley, JR 2B Garrison Weiss, Brenham …Hit .409, 9 2B, 8-0, 1.59 ERA For Menchville H.S. 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Adair Every major league organization (4) The CG will move forward agrees that the most important has an analytical department while with or without the stride and aspect of the swing is the timing of creating more administrative, player should stop at front foot plant. bat-ball contact. development, and on-field coaching (5) At front plant, the front leg Dr. Adair describes a perfectly positions every year. blocks into a firm front side as the timed hit as a line drive over second Interestingly, some of these new hips initiate torque, a rotary force, base at an angle of about 8 to 10° personnel have never played our (rotation) producing a rotational (called a “level swing”). From this great game, while bringing their acceleration. reference point, if a left-handed respective expertise into baseball. (6) As the hips rotate, the body hitter’s timing is slightly off while Thus, it is important for all is balanced on a vertical axis of hitting a line-drive as he intends “newcomers” on-field hitting rotation (i.e., swiveling around an to hit the ball over second base, player development personnel and imaginary straight-vertical pole). he will still hit the ball squarely coaches; and current high school and (7) After hips and pelvis rotation, or solidly. collegiate hitting coaches to have then the trunk, then the shoulders If this same hitter is early by nine at least a very basic fundamental rotate sequentially while the CD inches on a fastball, he then will background in successful hitting remains behind the front leg and pull the ball on a line drive between biomechanics. equidistant between the front and first and second; if he is late by nine Hitting mechanics have been back foot. inches he will hit a line drive to the discussed more than any baseball (8) During the body rotation, the opposite left field (1). topic except pitching mechanics. head is still looking at contact after In addition, if this same line How to swing the bat? Research bat-ball contact. drive hitter hits the ball one-half gives us the answer. Our journey inch high above the middle of the Dr. Coop DeRenne Interesting Side Note began in the mid-1980s. When a hitter over-strides/lunges ball (sweet spot), he will hit a very We began the pursuit of using movement pattern. reactionary force (3, 6, 8), sending (15 + inches), the weight shift has hard ground ball; and if he hits scientific evidence to help provide Therefore, hitting is defined as KE (power) upward into the lower increased. one-half inch low, he will hit a hard answers to the following questions: a fluid sequential motion involving leg. Once the lower leg accelerates This over-striding results in high fly (1). (1) biomechanically, how do the two movements working in tandem, then decelerates, those body parts the CG and hips drifting forward The line drive hitter will hit best hitters of all-time past and straightforward or linear and then send upward KE to upper legs. toward the pitcher after front foot few home runs and very few pop present hit a baseball? and (2) how angular or rotational (3, 5, 7, 9, Once the legs accelerate then plant as the upper body leans over fly balls. Therefore, this line do we train a hitter to become a 13). decelerate, KE is transfer to the front side. drive hitter will hit more balls more successful hitter? Regardless of the style (e.g., high the hips—the power collector Thus, the hitter is fooled and on consistently harder than the power Our quest for truth led us to Tom kick stride, no stride, open stance, (summation of forces). his front side resulting in a partial hitter with fewer home runs, but he House, pitching coach of the Texas etc.) of the hitter, the swing is a The hitter rotates (torque and and late rotation (5). Hence, during will end up with a higher batting Rangers. dynamic sequence from stance to angular acceleration) the hips this partial and late rotation as the average (1). Together with additional staff, follow-through. creating more KE and sending hitter is fooled, less summation In general, power hitters’ and high-tech equipment, we formed The two general hitting systems the resultant energy to the trunk of forces and KE are produced uppercut the ball. Their bat routes, Bio-kinetics, Inc., a think-tank idea is not true. All hitters must as the hips decelerate. The trunk resulting in decreases in bat and exit says Adair, is upward at an angle biomechanical research company move in a sequence: First, most accelerates then decelerates sending batted-ball velocities (6). of as much as 20° + at contact in Laguna Hills, California. hitters move slightly backward- KE into the shoulders. Again, during the swing sequence —double the line drive hitter (1). In 1987, we began studying -load (e.g., hands, hips, etc.); The shoulders accelerate then as the front foot plants down, the Adair concludes, that approximately professional major league hitters second, they move forward (weight decelerate sending KE into the ground sends the reactionary force for every 10° of uppercut beyond and pitchers during live game shift); and lastly, they rotate (3, 5, arms, hands and finally, the bat. In (8) to the body setting off the the line drive hitter’s 8-10°, sends performances and collected 7, 13). Again, before this linear baseball, the summation of forces kinetic link process (3, 8, 13). the ball upward at an angle of about invaluable film and video on Hall movement, there is a “loading-up ” and the kinetic link principles that From the body’s system of 16° (1). Therefore, Mark McGuire’s of Fame hitters and pitchers. (slight backward weight shift) (3, 5, produce the kinetic energy (power) links to the final snapping of the squarely hit ball takes off going up The analytical process was based 7, 13) before the stride is initiated. in hitting and pitching is measured hitter’s wrists, the bat behaves in a at about 26° and Tony Gwynn’s on collecting live game perfor- Once the stride is initiated, the in velocity — bat velocity, and exit manner similar to a flexible chain solid line drive comes off his bat mance swings and analyzing these body weight will shift forward. velocity from bat-ball contact; and of links likened to the motion of moving up at an angle of ~10° (1). swings using high-speed cameras Interestingly, the body still shifts radar-ball pitching velocity (3, 6). a fisherman’s fly-fishing rod and On equally hard hits, Gwynn’s hit and the Ariel Computerized slightly forward during a “no After capturing with high speed bullwhips (10, 13). will end up being a double that Biomechanical Motion Analysis stride” action because the weight cameras MLB live game swings, landed approximately 210 feet from System. By using the Ariel shift is biomechanically measured Utilizing Backspin home plate, and McGuire will tour we returned to our biomechanical (1) Robert Watts of Tulane System, we were able to measure at the body’s center of gravity (CG- the bases with a home run 375 feet lab to analyze those swings with University and Jim Walton of and analysis the kinematics (time -around the belly-button area) (3, away (1). our Ariel Motion Analysis System. General Motors Research and space factors in the motion) of 6, 13). References These 3-D analyzed swings are Laboratories confirmed the former the hitters’ swings. Overall, in the biomechanical recorded as velocity graphs (3). 1. Adair, Robert K. The Physics of Baseball great Dodger and San Diego Padre (1990). New York: Harper & Row Publishers. The kinematics included was swing, two biomechanical 2. Budney, David R. and Donald G. 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Arzu-Onar, the common swing components for Link (3, 5, 6). & S. Asfour (2011). The effect of pitch type on Birmingham, AL, and friend, Dr. airflow around the ball and creating all the hitters analyzed. Over the Summation of forces is the ground reaction forces in the baseball swing. Glenn Fleisig and his research a rising force. Sports Biomechancs, 10(4), 270-279. course of the past twenty-five years combination of forces produced by 5. Hay, James. G. (1978). The Biomechanics team, is as follows (4): “Peak front “If a mere .5% of all energy we have been able to categorize different parts of the human body. of Sports Techniques. Englewood, NJ.: Prentice- foot ground reaction forces (GRFs) transferred to the ball by a swinging Hall, 1978. hitters into the following sub- During the swing, several different were greater for successful swings bat goes to making it spin, a weak- 6. Kreighbaum, E, and K.M. 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In hitting, the summation of Sport, 53, (3), 206-213. changeups occurred, on average, scientists using military technology As we studied the swings of forces result in bat acceleration and 8. Messier, Stephen. P. and Marjorie G. 15–20 ms earlier than successful studied the swing. They reported Owen (1985). The mechanics of batting: Analysis the players in each sub-category, velocity (6). swings against changeups and that the swing emphasizing “a short of ground reaction forces and selected lower we were able to identify the The second key principle in the extremity kinematics. Research Quarterly for 30–35 ms earlier than successful stride and strong torso rotation to common swing components that swing working in tandem is called Exercise and Sport, 56 (2), 138-143. 1985. swings against fastballs, quantifying whip the bat around”… in contrast, 9. Milburn, P.D. Summation of segmental all successful hitters possess. We the Kinetic Link (3, 5, 6). This how a changeup can disrupt the to “an approach that stresses a long velocities in the golf swing (1982). Medicine came to the realization that all principle also explains the process &Science in Sports and Exercise, 14, 60-64. coordination of a hitter’s weight stride, a vigorous back-to-front shift major league hitters are to some of generating high bat and exit 10. Putnam, CA. Sequential motions of shift.” of body weight during the swing body segments in striking and throwing skills: degree successful, or they wouldn’t batted-ball velocities. The ideal Descriptions and explanations (1983). Journal of After analyzing the best hitters in and a reliance on arm strength be big leaguers. kinetic link produces high bat Biomechanics, 26 (supplement). 125-135. the game and Hall of Fame hitters to muscle the ball”…“the clear 11. Race, D. E. A Cinematographics and Over the years it is apparent velocity by the sequential transfer of the past, here are a few common winner is the rotational swing of mechanical analysis of the external movements that hitting coaches have believed of kinetic energy (KE) from strong involved in hitting a baseball effectively (1961). results: Ted Williams.” there are at least two general two and heavier body segments (legs/ Research Quarterly, 32 (3), 394-404. 1961. (1) The CG measurement at the They further concluded, “The 12. Carey, J. and Mary Bruno (1983). Physics hitting systems-one for the singles/ hips and trunk/shoulders) to the hips during the stride or no stride real secret is gyroscopic stability.” in the batters box. Newsweek. 76, September. contact hitters and another for the arms, and finally the bat. Note, this 13. Welch, C., Scott A. Banks, Frank F. Cook is approximately 50%-60% of the (14). gap/power hitters. Research has KE is we call in baseball power. and Pete Draovich (1985). Hitting a baseball: A stride length. biomechanical description. Journal of Orthopedic shown that coaches and hitters Line Drive vs. Home Runs In summary, during the swing (2) During CD movement of the and Sports Physical Therapy, 22: 193-201. must understand that all hitters as the front foot plants down, Dr. Robert Adair, Professor of 14. White, J., and Charles Prevo. Personal move through a specific common hips, the head is moving forward Interview (1988). Physics of the perfect swing. the ground and foot initiate a Physics, Yale University (1990), Sporting News. 10, 11 July. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 Collegiate Baseball Page 23 Collegiate Baseball Catch All The Exciting Action For less than the cost of a handful of baseballs, you can read about all aspects of college and high school baseball starting with pre-season editions, moving to in-season coverage and culminating in post-season championships. 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