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Alex Wheeler High School: Reading HS – Reading, Michigan Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-4, 280 lbs Last Year’s Stats: ½ Season - .382 BA, 55 AB, 30 RBI, 5 2B, 4 HR Academic Performance: 3.23 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Quickest bat I have seen at the high school level. Has great power. Drives the ball. Also has very soft hands around the first base bag.” Coach’s Name: Rick Bailey
Warren Militello High School: Flora HS – Flora, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 205 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .350 BA, 28 RBI, 5 HR Academic Performance: 4.5 GPA, 27 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Another great athlete, he rushed for 1,200 yards as a tailback. This will be his second year starting at varsity shortstop. Type of kid that just needs to play and play and could be outstanding someday. Needs to work on consistency in the field, but can go in the hole as good as anyone. Absolute cannon for an arm from the hole. Offensively has good pop, but needs to be more aggressive at times. All the talent is there, he just needs games and AB’;s to improve.” Coach’s Name: Toby Pearce
Michael Keen High School: Highland Sparta HS – Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .480 BA, 102 AB, 1 HR, 14 SB, .593 OB%, 49 H (school record) Academic Performance: 2.79 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Gar will be a 3 year varsity lettermen this spring. He started shortstop as a freshman. Gar is a great athlete and works very hard to be the best baseball player he can be. He demands nothing but the best from himself and his teammates. This past spring he was rewarded with 1st team league and 1st team district honors as a sophomore. He is a great leadoff hitter and makes plays defensively that makes it a great joy as a coach to watch him play everyday.” Coach’s Name: Travis Church
Rafael Rodriguez High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-11, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Athletic, pur shortstop. Switch hitter with power to all fields. Still developing foot work around the bag. Also #3 starter on the mound.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala
Cory Patterson High School: Northville HS – Northville, Michigan Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “Cory is a very hard worker. Hustles everywhere. Good hands at third base. Contact hitter. Small college ability.” Coach’s Name: John Kostrzawa
Joshua Colon High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.79 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Rated the Top Junior shortstop for the State of Illinois. Major Div I prospect potential. MLB Draft prospect in June of 2007. Played for Team Illinois 16 and under last year. Has been invited to play Team Illinois 18 and under next year. Hands down the Best Player in my program.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala
Charles Thomas High School: Northville HS – Northville, Michigan Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 204 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .470 BA, 39 RBI, 3 HR Academic Performance: 3.65 GPA, 26 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Charlie was our captain as a junior. Extremely hard worker. Loves to learn. Very coachable. Good teammate and a team player. Definate possibility of college candidate.” Coach’s Name: John Koshzawa
Lee Bainbridge High School: Steubenville HS - Steubenville, Ohio Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .454 BA, 30 H, 11 HR, 35 RBI Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Lee has outstanding work ethic which has landed him a scholarship at Youngstown St. University. Excellent defensive 3 B with power. 37 Home Runs in 2 season of H.S. & Legion.” Coach’s Name: Fred Heatherington
Sam Graebe High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.3 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala
Dan White High School: Akron Garfield HS – Akron, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 170 Last Year’s Stats: .222 BA, 72 AB, 16 H, 7 RBI, 11 SK’s, 6 BB Academic Performance: “Very dedicated. Junior year first year on varsity, expecting better senior year. Probably best position is second base. Possible D III or Junior College.” Coach’s Name: Rod Reno
Kiley Jones High School: Louisville Eastern HS – Louisville, Kentucky Primary Position: Third Base Class: Sophomore Size: 6-1, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .379 BA, .444 OB%, 44 H, 14 2B, 4 HR, 36 RBI, 10 BB, 14 K’s Academic Performance: 4.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Team was 35-5 last year and #4 in the state. Kiley started every game for us last year at third base as a freshman on the varsity level as were 35-5 and ranked #4. He is a tremendous hitter with quick hands and power. He has a very good arm and good hands with above average speed. He is the ultimate team player who knows how to play the game and he has a tremendous work ethic and attitude. He will be a major Division player.” Coach’s Name: Jim Morris
David Arana High School: Well H.S. – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-5, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .480 BA Academic Performance: 2.85 GPA Coach’s Comments: Very good fundamentals, with good read on the ball, and a good arm. Very good leader for the team. A great team player. Very good speed on the bases. Very good lead-off hitter. Very alert with what’s going on in the field.” Coach’s Name: Tony Mercado
Joel Stahl High School: Menton HS – Menton, Michigan Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.6 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Joel is a very hard working athlete with limitless potential he is an outfielder first baseman that also pitchers. He batted third for me last year and only struck out twice the whole year. I am looking forward to some very big numbers from Joel this year.” Coach’s Name: Joel Felsk
Joe Paprella High School: Spring Lake HS – Springlake, Michigan Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 5-7, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .320 BA Academic Performance: 4.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: Joe has played at the varsity level since 9th grade. He earned All-Conference as a sophomore last season. Joe dedicates himself to baseball year around and plugs in a highly competitive travel team during the summer. A great attitude, solid student and just gets better each season.” Coach’s Name: Brian Sabo
Zach Collaros High School: Steubenville HS – Steubenville, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .360 BA, 27 H, 25 RBI Academic Performance: None listed. Coach’s Comments: “Super athlete in 3 sports. (baseball, basketball, football-quarterback). 1st Frosh to start in my 18 years of couching. Great hands, feet and bat.” Coach’s Name: Fred Heatherington
Joe Buonavolanto High School: Hinsdale South HS – Hinsdale, Illinois Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.5 GPA, 22 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Joe hit .500 this past summer season with 8 home runs and 35 RBI. His speed and instincts on the bases are outstanding. He is our shortstop but will most likely be a second base in college. All-West Suburban Conference as a junior.” Coach’s Name: Kraig Conyer
Cody Welsh High School: Marshall HS – Marshall, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .315 BA, 14 RBI, 22 R, 17 BB, 10 K’s, 10/12 SB. 23 H, 73 AB Academic Performance: 2.97 GPA, 18 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Cody is a very athletic multi-sport athlete. He is capable of playing 2 B, SS, or 3 B at a very high level. He is a very disciplined hitter that controls the bat extremely well. Cody also brings a good glove, excellent speed and a decent arm.” Coach’s Name: Chris Kessler
Seth Cosby High School: Kenton Ridge HS – Springfield, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .392, 102 AB, 34 R, 40 H, 23 RBI, 14 SB, 1 HR Academic Performance: 3.70 GPA, 22 ACT, 23/177 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Very solid player – Understands game – Good speed – Good range – Strong arm – Hits to all fields.” Coach’s Name: Tom Randall
Nick Robinson High School: Notre Dame HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .341 GPA, 30 R, 3 2B, 17 RBI, 22 BB Academic Performance: 2.9 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Ideal 2 Hitter that can handle the bat. Slick infielder that can play any infield spot very well.” Coach’s Name: Bob Kostuch
Rusty Eadie High School: Manton HS – Manton, Michigan Primary Position: Infielder Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Performance: “Rusty is one of the hardest working players I have ever coached. He starts training every year in January coming in before school and after school. He is a captain on the varsity team is our team leader. Rusty can play almost every position on the field and will always give 100%. Great college prospect!” Coach’s Name: Joel Felsk
Brian Delucia High School: Bishop Watterson HS – Columbus, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .405 BA, 84 AB, 34 H, 33 RBI, .563 OB%, 8 BB Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Outstanding talent who matured both physically and mentally during his junior year. Led the team in hitting, played outstanding defense commiting errors or balls most players would not reach or make throwing attempts. Physical size and strength to be excellent Div I player. Have very high expectations for senior year.” Coach’s Name: Scott Manahan
Brent Ellerbrock High School: Ottawa-Glandorf HS – Ottawa, Ohio Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .370 BA Academic Performance: 3.49 GPA, 63/170 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Good feet for around 2nd base.” Coach’s Name: Stan Myers
Adam Nieves High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala
Devon Shelton High School: Hales Francisan HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Postion: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-7, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .233 BA, 30 AB, 7 RBI Academic Performance: 3.54 GPA, 5/73 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Will play a hugh role as the #2 hitter and starting shortstop. Is getting much better with his techinque.” Coach’s Name: James Thorton
Parker Holman High School: JoByrns HS – Adams, Tennessee Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Parker has been named to multiple All Star squads during summer ball as well as being named to the All-District team. Hits well, above average speed and arm strength.” Coach’s Name: Kenneth Holman
Lance Reed High School: Science Hill HS – Johnson City, Tennessee Primary Position: Second Base Class: Freshman Size: 5-10, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .356 BA, 45 AB, 16 H, 8 RBI, 9 R, .520 OB% Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good student with a very good work ethic. Could be a Division I prospect if he continues to work. Very good freshman player.” Coach’s Name: Bill McKinney
Zach Gorsuch High School: Mt. Vernon HS – Mt. Vernon, Ohio Primary Position: 2nd Base Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .357 BA, 70 AB, 17 R, 25 H, 15 RBI, 4 K’s, .408 OB%, .386 Slg Academic Performance: Excellent student Coach’s Comments: “Good athlete – excellent base runner. May play 2nd base this year. Hits for average – not a lot of power. 2 hole hitter last year. 2 year varsity starter.” Coach’s Name: Doug Savage
Ben White High School: Forreston HS – Foreston, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .250 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Ben White is tremendous fielder. He has very good speed, a strong arm and has a great work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Denny Didvch
Tyler Grammel High School: Talawanda HS – Oxford, Ohio Primary PositionL Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .338 BA, 68 AB, 23 H, 13 RBI. Pitching: 28.7 IP, 0-4, 23 K’s, 7.08 ERA Academic Performance: 3.61 GPA, 22 ACT, 54/243 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Led team in hitting for ¾ of the season @.390. Played 3rd base and batted 5th when not pitching. Tall, lengthy build will develop velocity with maturity…potential as a pitcher.” Coach’s Name: Pete Maus
Kellen Oleksnik High School: Mentor HS – Mentor, Ohio Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .221 BA, 11 RBI. Pitching: 2-0, 3.36 ERA, 17 K’s, 16.6 IP Academic Performance: 3.60 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Kellen is an outstanding young athlete with the poise and behavior to match his ability. His baseball potential is very promising and I look forward to the two years watching him develop.” Coach’s Name: Len Taylor
David Grulieni High School: Dunbar HS – Lexington, Kentucky Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: New to us this season Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Can run, hit w/power, and good athlete. A lot of potential for this kid.” Coach’s Name: Mickey Marshall
Steve Howard High School: Reed-Custer HS – Braidwood, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .360 BA, 100 AB, 23 R, 36 H, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 10 SB Academic Performance: 4.00 GPA, 19 ACT, 68/121 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Good Quickness – Will have a big upside when he concentrates solely on baseball.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Cougill
Ryan Mangione High School: Tates Creeek HS – Kentucky Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .319 BA, 94 AB, 30 H, 23 R, 18 RBI Academic Performance: 3.65 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Love the way this guy turns the double play for us. Started 2nd base for us his sophomore and junior year. He will move to shortstop this season. Craig Biggio type. Scrappy/Vacuum up the middle with excellent range and arm. Likes to get down and dirty. D I player. Loves to play the game. A work horse. His father played in the Dodger farm system. Gap type hitter – one in a while will pop it out of the yard. All-City selection in Lexington Area last season.” Coach’s Name: Dom Fucci
Jake Morris High School: Springboro HS – Springboro, Ohio Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .338 BA, 21 R, .493 OB% Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Good speed, strong arm. Can play infield or outfield.” Coach’s Name: Mark Pelfrey
Taylor Morrow High School: Wild Rose HS – Wild Rose, Wisconsin Primary Position: First Base Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .324 BA, 71 AB, 18 R, 23 H, 16 RBI, .430 OB%, 22 G Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Taylor is a great athlete, who is just beginning to reach his potential as a ball player! Has very little experience when younger, but great instincts. Improves each day! He will be a 4 year starter as was named All-Conference his sophomore year. Quarterback - football. Point guard - basketball. Brother plays college basketball!” Coach’s Name: Brett Brooks
Cory Hanawalt High School: St. Vincent St. Mary HS – Akron, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .310 BA, 2.50 ERA Academic Performance: 3.4 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very quick hands thru hitting zone – Cory is a pitcher who throws strikes – stays ahead in the count and gets players out (His job as a pitcher ) 2nd team All Coyahoga River Baseball Conference at 2nd Base. Very good player. His dream is to play college baseball.” Coach’s Name: Tony Esola
Mike King High School: Mt. Vernon HS – Mt. Vernon, Ohio Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 195 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .278 BA, 54 AB, 14 R, 15 H, 1 HR, 11 RBI, .364 OB%, .279 Slg. Pitching: 2-1, 6.07 ERA. Academic Performance: Good student Coach’s Comments: “Excellent prospect – getting bigger, stronger, and more confident each year. Could be college pitcher, 1st baseman, or outfielder. Works hard in weight room. Will be counted on heavily this year.” Coach’s Name: Doug Savage
Colin McEwen High School: Arthur Hill HS – Saginaw, Michigan Primary Position: Infield Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.35 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: None listed
Ben Scattone High School: Hamilton County HS – McLeansboro, Illinois Primary Position: First Base Class: Freshman Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Ben has good bat speed and can hit with power to alll fields. He is a good defensive 1st baseman.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray
Scott Brown High School: Forreston HS – Forreston, Illinois Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .563 BA, 96 AB, 54 H, 5 3B, 6 HR, 55 RBI, .917 Slg, .615 OB% Academic Performance: 3.55 GPA, 26 ACT Coach’s Comments: “A kid that could play any position. He won the Coach’s Award for his leadership, dedication, and attitude. He is a team leader and has a tremendous work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Denny Didvch
Nick Bergeman High School: McFarland HS – McFarland, Wisconsin Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .391 BA, 22 G, 69 AB, 24 R, 27 H, 15 RBI, .475 OB%. Pitching 41 IP, 32 H, 19 ER, 29 K’s 3.24 ERA Academic Performance: 2.57 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Nick loves baseball. Nick is very quick. Nick has a very strong arm. He had a good year pitching on the varsity as a sophomore. Nick is very versatile. He played third this past year. However, he will play in the middle infield this year or centerfield. Nick can also catch.” Coach’s Name: John Feldner
Anthony Kaskadden High School: Grant Community HS – Fox Lake, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .306 BA, 489 OB% Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Started at shortstop as a freshman for Division Champs. Has hit over .300 last two years. Strong arm. Very hard worker. Weight training program. Will improve with age.” Coach’s Name: None listed
Tyler Jackson High School: Triad HS – N. Lewisburg, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 39-88, .443 BA, 41 R, 13 2B, 33 RBI, .594 OB% Academic Performance: 3.54 GPA, 20 ACT, 15/77 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Tyler is a nice leader on and off the field. He bats leadoff for our team and put good enough numbers up last year to earn 2nd Team All-State as a junior. He also has a very good work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Will Nichols
Nick Schoeppner High School: Sandy Valley HS – Magnolis, Ohio Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: Not listed Last Year’s Stats: .284 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Nick is one of the hardest working athletes I have ever coached in my 19 years. He leas by example and does not expect anything in return or to be treated special. He played in every game last season as a sophomore. His freshmen year, he played in all of our last 25 games. .He will most likely become our everyday shortstop in the infield and has outstanding pitching tools. .He only made one error in 94 attempts at second base. Respects the game, teammates and is a coach’s dream to coach.” Coach’s Name: David Burkett
Jay Embree High School: Tates Creek HS – Kentucky Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .326 BA, 92 AB, 30 H, 20 R, 12 RBI1 HR Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Started for us as a freshman and sophomore. This young man has the makeup to be an outstanding student-athlete. Very impressed with him on the field and in the classroom – Straight A’s. Can play any of the infield positions, including first base. We have used him mainly at third base and pitching (hardest thrower (85-86)/ Will be in the pitching rotation. Keep this young man on file for future look. Excellent drag bunter to go with his offense.” Coach’s Name: Dom Fucci
Brenton Biddlecombe High School: Huron HS – Huron, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA, .400 OB% Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA, 25 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Brenton is a tireless worker who loves the game of baseball.” Coach’s Name: Sam Hohler
Tristan Reynolds High School: Potosi HS – Potosi, Wisconsin Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.74 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Tristan has worked very hard at baseball. He has improved tremendously offensively and defensively. He has a good infield arm, very accurate. He batted .700 in Conference last year, including 14 straight hits during one stretch. I think he could play for a smaller college.” Coach’s Name: Ron Kading
Steve Reyes High School: Arthur Hill HS – Saginaw, Michigan Primary Position: Infield Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.89 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: None listed
Andrew Newcomb High School: Marion-Franklin HS – Columbus, Ohio Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 210 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .531 BA, 36 R, 4 3B, 3 HR, 21 SB, 31 RBI Academic Performance: 2.7 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Andrew is a hard worker and leader. Utility player. He can play any position including pitcher and catcher. He has a lot of power at the plate and rarely strikes out.” Coach’s Name: None listed
Ryan Damman High School: Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 6-3, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .303 BA, 17 R, 15 RBI, .382 OB% Academic Performance: 3.85 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ryan is an extremely athletic player who has a major upside. He is a very smooth defensive player with a live arm.” Coach’s Name: Andy Dennings
Matt Breeker High School: Dunbar HS – Lexington, Kentucky Primary Position: Infield Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .407 BA, 23 RBI’s, 22 SB, 4 3B Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Most athletic kid on team. Can run, throw, and hit w/power from left side.” Coach’s Name: Mickey Marshall
Mitch Plambeck High School: Forreston HS – Forreston, Illinois Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 210 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 4-2, 1 save, 39 K’s, 37 IP, 5.50 ERA Academic Performance: 3.13 GPA Coach’s Comments: “A smart pitcher who is always around the plate. A very good Infielder. Looking to have a very strong junior and senior season.” Coach’s Name: Denny Didvch
Zeb Gidcumb High School: Hamilton County HS – McLeansboro, Illinois Primary Position: Second Base Class: Sophomore Size: 5-8, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .346 BA, 52 AB, 17 R, 18 H, 14 RBI, 8 K’s, .462 Slg Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Zeb has tremendous bat speed with excellent bat control. He has a strong throwing arm and has good speed.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray
Seth Powers High School: Meade County HS – Brandenburg, Kentucky Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior. Size: 6-3, 235 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .324 BA, 20 RBI, 1 HR, Only played in 20 games due to injury Academic Performance: 3.5 GPA, 18 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Excellent athletic ability. Good hitter with some power. Good arm, average speed. Excellent fielder. Has the ability to hit for average and power.” Coach’s Name: Daren Snell
Ryan Blackburn High School: Marion-Franklin HS – Columbus, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .452 BA, 31 R, 16 SB, 14 BB, 28 RBI Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ryan has a good arm and an excellent glove at the shortstop position. As a pitcher, he can throw his fastball and breaking ball consistently for strikes. Ryan possesses good power at the plate for his size.” Coach’s Name: None listed
Chase Wright High School: Mt. Vernon HS – Mt. Vernon, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .413 BA, 75 AB, 23 R, 31 H, 1 HR, 26 RBI, .465 OB%, .547 Slg Academic Performance: Average student Coach’s Comments: “3 year varsity starter at shortstop. Excellent power and average at plate. Runs very well. More suited for 3rd base or outfield in college. Average student. Coach’s Name: Doug Savage
Ryan Ottney High School: Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 6-3, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .437 BA, 28 R, 6 3B, 2 HR, 31 RBI, .545 OB%. Pitching: 4-2, 39 K’s, 2.04 ERA Academic Performance: 2.88 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ryan is a power pitcher who has developed two other pitches. Offensively, Ryan has the ability to hit to all fields with some pop. We expect big things out of Ryan this year.” Coach’s Name: Andy Dennings
Cory Kriechbaum High School: Marietta HS – Marietta, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-8, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .365 BA, 85 AB, 29 R, 31 H, 22 RBI, .450 OB% Academic Performance: 3.59 GPA, 21 ACT Coach’s Comments: “As a sophomore he led our team in several offensive categories – BA, SB, Runs. Prototypical lead-off middle infielder.” Coach’s Name: Jim Thrash
Austin Nye High School: Millersport HS – Millersport, Ohio Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .373 BA, .543 OB% Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great lead-off hitter with great speed. Very raw in baseball terms last season was first year back playing after running track the previous 2 years. Honorable Mention All-League, Honorable Mention All-District.” Coach’s Name: Joe Brownfield
Danny Ward High School: Fairport Harding HS – Fairport Harbor, Ohio Primary Position: Second base Class: Freshman Size: 5-7, 117 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Danny is the most anticipated freshman athlete at Fairport in years. Will most likely start varsity in football, basketball and baseball as a freshman. And baseball is his best sport.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Hites
Eric Kijak High School: Marathon HS – Marathon, Wisconsin Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-4, 195 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .453 B,.533 OB%, 25 RBI, 18 R, 29 H, .609 Slug % Academic Performance: 3.73 GPA Coach’s Comments: Legion Baseball Stats: .380 BA, .500 OB%, 22 RBI, 18 R, 27 H, 17 BB. 2nd Team All-Conference as a junior, 2nd Team All-District as a junior.” Coach’s Name: Steve Warren
Trey McLane High School: Clinton HS – Clinton, Tennessee Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-4, 185 lbs. Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Trey has a good baseball body – tall and long. For us he’ll be our everyday first baseman while also pitching innings on the mound. He’s a good defensive first baseman while showing pop power. No speed on the bases but decent on the mound.” Coach’s Name: Casey Taylor
Thomas Clay High School: Marion-Franklin HS – Columbus, Ohio Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .431 BA, 21 R, 10 SB, 16 RBI Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Thomas is small with a strong arm and good glove. His batting is streaky; needs to cut down on K’s.” Coach’s Name: None listed
John Williams High School: St. Vincent St. Mary HS – Akron, Ohio Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 177 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .384 BA, .436 OB%, Struck out 9 times in 95 AB Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA, 28 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Junior year – 1st Tame – All Cayaloga River Baseball Conference, 1st Team – All City, Team Defensive Player of the Year 2004. John is very coachable. Probably a blue chip prospect. Best player on our team – very big upside. John could play in a D I program.” Coach’s Name: Tony Esola
Mike Abbott High School: Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .329 BA, 27 R, 1 HR, .419 OB%. Pitching: 5-0, 30 IP, 31 K’s, 2.33 ERA Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA, 22 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Mike is a very smart player with a great mentor approach towards the game. He uses the entire field with power to the gaps. On the mound, Mike is a control pitcher with good off-speed.” Coach’s Name: Andy Dennings
Brandon Gant High School: Hardin County HS – Savannah, Tennessee Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 30 H, 21 RBI, 10 SB Academic Performance: 3.22 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Hard nosed player ! Probably a JUCO guy. Runs well (6.85 60). Could play in the outfield as well. Extremely coachable.” Coach’s Name: Ryan Miller
Casey Balczewski High School: Edgewood HS – Madison, Wisconsin Primary Position: First Base Class: Sophomore Size: 6-3, 210 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: “As a freshman last year , display great potential as a first baseman and as a hitter. Casey’s greatest asset to any program is his work ethic and frive to get better. He has the frame to become a solid first baseman that could hit with power.” Coach’s Name: Rich Newton
Johnson Coley High School: Brentwood Academy HS – Nashville, Tennessee Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .441 BA, 86 AB, 31 R, 38 H, 11 RBI, 10 SB Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Buddy Alexander
Mike Kallonborn High School: Fairport Hardingt HS – Fairport Harbor, Ohio Primary Position: Second Base Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .299 BA (20 of 67), 12 SB Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Mike did a great job defensively for us last year at 2nd base. But he is probably a better outfielder than he is an infielder. He is a kid who is very smart about the game and a great base runner.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Hites
Brad Vance High School: Holy Cross HS – Louisville, Kentucky Primary Position: Shortsop Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats” .398 BA, 4 HR, 28 RBI. Pitching: 4-2, 72 K’s (sophomore starter) Academic Performance: N/A Coach’s Comments: “D I Prospect. All Region, All District as sophomore. Plus arm. Throws mid 80’s. Good stick – quick hands, lots of power.” Coach’s Name: Mike Reese
Matt Parks High School: Mt. Vernon HS – Mt. Vernon, Ohio Primary Position: Third Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .392 BA, 74 AB, 22 R, 29 H, 23 RBI, 2 HR, .505 OB%, .514 Slg. Pitching: 5-1, 32 K’s, 13 BB, 2.44 ERA Academic Performance: Very good student Coach’s Comments: “Excellent Defensive 3rd baseman. #2 Starter on mound. Good power, good average at the plate. 3 year varsity starter. Definitely a college player.” Coach’s Name: Doug Savage
Colton Mitchell High School: Breckenridge HS – Brekenridge, Michigan Primary Position: Second Base Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .455 BA, 5 3B, 11 2 B. Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “He played last summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico with the U.S.A. National baseball team at second base. He was selected nation wide. Over 1,000 kids tried out and only 50 were selected. And he will be traveling to Hawaii in 2006. Colton is a good ballplayer and loves the game like nobody else. He was brought up at the end of last year and performed well. Good Arm. Good hitter.” Coach’s Name: Cullen Webb
Jeff Lindholm High School: Edgewood HS – Madison, Wisconsin Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.72 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very skilled all around athlete who can play numerous positions. Capable of being a reliable pitcher as well as a solid hitter. Only a sophomore. I expect big things from him.” Coach’s Name: Rich Newton
Derek Dennis High School: Forest Hills Central HS – Ada, Michigan Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Freshman Size: 6-2, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “We are a school of 1,250 students 9-12 and have a solid baseball program. For only the 2nd time in 21 years I will have a freshman on the varsity. Derek has all 5 tools. He is a DI and pro prospect. 2005 (summer) he was clocked in the low 80’s. I think, however, his best position is shortstop – Excellent hitter!” Coach’s Name: Thad Abel
Alan Thurman High School: Clinton HS – Clinton, Tennessee Primary Position: First Base Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 240 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “This is my first year coaching at this school so I currently do not have stats from last year. I do know that Alan was an All-Conference player and led the team and conference in HR’s. He’s a hard body guy with good pull power. On the mound he is a big presence with the potential to be our #1.” Coach’s Name: Casey Taylor
Tim Hansen High School: Zion –Benton HS – Zion, Illinois Primary Position: Infield Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 100 AB, 29 R, 40 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 6 K’s, 14 RBI Academic Performance: 2.62 GPA, 18 ACT, 188/435 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “A two year All-Conference player who gets better each year – Uses the entire field when hitting.” Coach’s Name: Gary Bereiter
Cam Strang High School: Champaign Central HS – Champaign, Illinois Primary Position: Shortstop Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .342 BA, 46 R, 41 H, .392 OB%. 18/18 SB Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Cam has the ability to play baseball at the Divison I level upon graduating from Champagin Central HS in 2007. Terrific sophomore season on the diamond. Started all 36 games as shortstop last season. Very athletic and has great range, enabling him to get to many ground balls that most shortstops can’t glove. 76 assists last season. Nine double plays. Cam anchored our defense. Cam also has tremendous baseball instincts. Cam’s father Dave, played college baseball at Ole Miss in the 1970’s and brother Tucker is currently a freshman middle infielder at Arkansas Tech Un. Cam is a joy to coach. Hard work, shows selfless dedication to team goals. Good student and a fine young man.” Coach’s Name. John Staab
Donald Newsom, Jr High School: Morgan Park HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Third Base Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 215 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.02 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Outstanding player, great swing, power, great hitter, good glove. All section player.” Coach’s Name: David White
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