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National Amateur Baseball Federation Tournament News On the web at www.nabf.com October 1, 2019 • Bowie, Maryland • Price $2.00 106th Year Mariners’ Willie Bloomquist 2019 NABF Graduate of the Year Although he retired from Major League all) of the 1996 ama- Baseball in 2016, the National Amateur teur draft, but was Baseball Federation has chosen Willie not signed. He was Bloomquist as its Graduate of the Year. drafted again by Bloomquist, who serves on the USA the Mariners out Baseball Board of Directors, played on of Arizona State the NABF National Team when it was University in the coached by Rich Pildes, who is head base- third round (95th ball coach at Taft High School in Chicago overall) of the 1999 and the NABF Illinois/Wisconsin state Major League delegate. Baseball draft and Pildes coached the NABF National signed. Team at the NAABT (became USA Baseball The Mariners Tournament of Stars) when it was held in signed Bloomquist Pine Bluff, Arkansas. to a contract exten- Bloomquist was all-state and all-league sion through MVP in baseball at South Kitsap High the 2008 season School in Port Orchard, Washington and worth $1,875,000, Willie Bloomquist was an eighth round pick in 1996 MLB in 2006. On June draft. He was a high school teammate with 15, 2007, he hit an inside-the-park home former Major Leaguer Jason Ellison. run in Minute Maid Park. On June 26, He chose to accept a scholar- 2007, Bloomquist hit a lead-off home run ship to Arizona State University. In in the second inning — on what was his 1998, Bloomquist tied a College World 1,000th career at-bat. Series single-game record with five hits in On January 9, 2009, Bloomquist signed a game with Long Beach State. He was hon- a two-year deal with the Kansas City ored as Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1999 Royals. He played in 197 games with the and was named first-team All-American Royals over parts of two seasons, hitting by Baseball America. He finished his col- .265. lege career with a .394 (256/649) average On September 13, 2010, Bloomquist over three seasons and was named ASU On was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for a Deck Circle Most Valuable Player. player to be named later, or cash. In 11 Bloomquist was drafted by the Seattle games with the Reds, he hit .333. Mariners in the eighth round (237th over- On January 18, 2011, Bloomquist signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He hit .266 in 97 games with the Diamondbacks in 2011 and re- signed with the team after the season. On December 5, 2013, Bloomquist signed a two-year deal to return to the Seattle Mariners. On July 2, 2015, Bloomquist was designated for assignment, and shortstop Chris Taylor called up from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to take his roster spot. On March 11, 2016, Bloomquist Mississippi hosting announced his retirement on Twitter. Bloomquist is married and has four daugh- Berea Blue Sox players celebrate after winning the NABF 106th Major Division NABF's 105th meeting ters, Natalie, Ava, Layla and Sydney. World Series national championship in Battle Creek, Michigan. (Photo by Art Frith) The 105th Annual Meeting of the National Amateur Baseball Federation, hosted by the Mississippi NABF, will be Graduates of the Year held Friday, November 8th and Saturday, NABF November 9th, 2019 at the Hilton Gar- den Inn Jackson/Flowood, 118 Laurel Park 1968 Bill Freehan (Detroit Tigers) Expos) Bowie, Maryland 20718 705 P.O. NABF Cove, Flowood, MS 39232. 1969 Pete Rose (Cincinnati Reds) 1993 Paul O’Neil (New York Yankees) The Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Flo- 1970 Bernie Carbo (Cincinnati Reds) 1994 No selection (MLB Players Strike) wood is located roughly 10 minutes from 1971 Ted Simmons (St. Louis Cardinals) 1995 Charles Nagy (Cleveland Indians) the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Interna- 1972 John Mayberry (Kansas City 1996 Brian Jordan (St. Louis Cardinals) tional Airport, with hotel shuttle service Royals) 1997 Jeff Reed (Colorado Rockies) available; the hotel is conveniently located off Highway 25 (Lakeland Drive). 1973 Sal Bando (Oakland Athletics) 1998 Scott Rolen (Philadelphia Phillies) The Board of Directors’ meeting will 1974 Jim Wynn (Los Angeles Dodgers) 1999 Paul Byrd (Philadelphia Phillies) be held the morning of Friday, November 1975 Frank Tanana (California Angels) 2000 Pat Burrell (Philadelphia Phillies) 8th The meeting for all NABF franchise 1976 Rick Manning (Cleveland Indians) 2001 Billy Koch (Toronto Blue Jays) member Delegates will be held the morn- 1977 Kenton Tekulve (Pittsburgh 2002 Roy Oswalt (Houston Astros) ing of Saturday, November 9th, followed Pirates) 2003 B.J. Surhoff (Baltimore Orioles) by a luncheon and awards presentation in 1978 Lary Sorenson (Milwaukee 2004 Brian Roberts (Baltimore Orioles) the afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. Brewers) 2005 Mark Tiexiera (Texas Rangers) Nestled in the trees of south Mississip- 1979 Willie Horton (Seattle Mariners) 2006 J.J. Putz (Seattle Mariners) pi and within the Dogwood Festival Plaza, 1980 Britt Burns (Chicago White Sox) 2007 Jake Peavy (San Diego Padres) Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Flowood offers easy access to retail and dining establish- 1981 Tom Paciorek (Seattle Mariners) 2008 Gavin Floyd (Chicago White Sox) ments. Sit a while by the fireplace in the 1982 Leon Durham (Chicago Cubs) 2009 Zack Grienke (Kansas City Royals) welcoming lobby. Start your day with a 1983 Robert Bonnell (Toronto Blue 2010 David Price (Tampa Bay Rays) tasty, cooked-to-order breakfast in the Gar- Jays) 2011 Johnny Damon (Tampa Bay Rays) den Grille Restaurant. After a busy day, 1984 Jack Perconte (Seattle Mariners) 2012 David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals) relax in the bar with local beers and wines, 1985 John Franco (Cincinnati Reds) 2013 Michael Lance Lynn (St. Louis or head to your room with some drinks and 1986 Jesse Barfi eld (Toronto Blue Jays) Cardinals) snacks from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. 1987 Brian Fletcher (Texas Rangers) 2014 Sonny Gray (Oakland Athletics) Unwind in your warm and inviting 1988 Allen L. Anderson (Minnesota 2015 Pedro Alvarez (Pittsburgh Pirates) guest room with complimentary Wi-Fi, a Twins) 2016 Logan Forsythe (Tampa Bay Rays) 40-inch HDTV with premium channels, a large desk with ergonomic chair and con- 1989 Dave Dravecky (San Fransisco 2017 J.A. Happ (Toronto Blue Jays) venient power points. Additional ameni- Giants) 2018 Luke Gregerson (St. Louis ties in every room include a plush Serta 1990 Barry Larkin (Cincinnati Reds) Cardinals) bed, an alarm clock with MP3 jack, a 1991 Steve Farr (New York Yankees) 2019 Willie Bloomquist (Seattle microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffee 1992 Marquies Grissom (Montreal Mariners) maker. 2 NABF TOURNAMENT NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2019 From the Executive Director... In Memoriam Congratulations to all participating NABF franchised member league organizations that took part in our 106th Thomas L. consecutive season, and all the teams representing their leagues and states, advancing through Regional and NABF “Tom” Stout National Championship tournaments. Each of our age groups provided an excellent field of teams, providing outstanding competition. November 8, To those organizations that hosted our Regional and World 1936-December 27, Series tournament play, hats off and many thanks to you and your members. You keep this game alive and well 2018 at the grassroots level, providing the opportunities for so many young players to be recognized by colleges and MLB Thomas L. CONTACT US scouts. “Tom” Stout, Charles M. Blackburn, Jr. 82, of Al- All of us in the NABF-our officers, directors and members- toona, PA, Executive Director, NABF are so very grateful, and extend our special thanks to all passed away P. O. Box 705, sponsors of our NABF national program: Hoosier Bat Charles M. peacefully Bowie, MD 20718-0705 Company, Village Trophy Company, Baseball Factory, Blackburn, Jr. at his home TEL: 410-721-4727 Major League Baseball, USA Baseball, Diamond Baseball on Thursday, (our official NABF baseball), MTM Recognition (NABF’s only official champion December 27, FAX: 410-721-4940 2018. [email protected] rings provider), Frazier Insurance Company (NABF team liability and medical coverage), and our working relationship with the ALS Association (Lou Tom was born OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Gehrig’s Disease). in Altoona to President the late Har- Bob Mingo None of our member leagues or champion tournament events starts or finishes old and Agnes Youngstown, Ohio without the good work by many volunteers, planning for the game-by-game (Becker) league play required to have a successful national (NABF) Regional or World Stout. 1st Vice President Series championship tournament. Special thanks also to Rockland Baseball Association for hosting the Rookie and Freshman Division World Series; Surviving are Tom’s daughter Tracey Connie Brown Stout (companion, Phil DeHaas); Youngstown Class B Baseball League; Bob Cene Park; City of Toledo, Ohio; Troy, Ohio son Thomas M. (Shelley) Stout; three City of Battle Creek, Michigan; Mississippi NABF Baseball; and all those NABF granddaughters; a grandson; his 2nd Vice President franchise members, businesses, and individuals too numerous to list, having longtime companion Michele Sanders; contributed their time and resources for NABF sandlot baseball for all ages. and his former wife Audrey (Wendle) Paul Wolf Stout. He was preceded in death by Tonawanda, New York We will always remember those past members having gone before us that his brother, Melvin Stout. made so many contributions to this grand old organization. Tom Stout, past 3rd Vice President president of the NABF and president of the George B. Kelley Amateur Baseball Tom was a sheet metal worker, em- Robert Chiara Federation, passed away right before the new year. The city of Altoona, PA, ployed by Folcarelli Sheet Metal, Lo- Malverne, New York dedicated a field in Geesey Park as the Tom Stout Memorial Field, to honor the cal Sheet Metal Union 19 of Philadel- phia, and retired in 1998.
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