Geauga group's dedication moves Aaron Nov 11, 2008
The foundation was born as a small youth baseball tournament paying tribute to Josh, a high school baseball star. Helping his parents, Tim and Kara, run the event was Tyler's passion. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
B-E baseball coach David Horton named citizen of year; Hurst honored for volunteer service Nov 9, 2008
BAMBERG Legendary Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School baseball coach David Horton has been named the 2007 Bamberg County Waddy Thompson Citizen of the Year by the Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce. Horton was recognized at the Chamber s 42nd annual banquet on Oct. 30 at Denmark Technical College. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Barkley, Mater Dei earn share of league title Nov 9, 2008
ESPNU 150 athlete Donavan Tate, who is also one of the nation's finest high school baseball prospects, spoke with affiliate Web site TotalUGA.com about his plans for the future. Despite the fact Tate may be selected very high in the first round of the June 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, he said, "I'm set on going to college and getting an education, so I don't see myself doing anything but that." Tate added that Southern Cal, North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan and in-state Georgia are the five... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
City board ponders batting facility Nov 7, 2008
CALHOUN CITY The high school baseball boosters would like to add an indoor batting facility to the City Park. "We'd like to do at least a 40 by 80-foot building," baseball coach Josh Miller told the board of aldermen. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Palin blames Democrats for scaring the elderly Nov 2, 2008
"The choice could not be clearer," the vice presidential nominee told thousands of people gathered at a high school baseball field. "Only John McCain has the experience and the wisdom to get our economy back on track. "He has a pro-private sector, pro-growth plan that will put government back on your side. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hall of Fame ceremony reunites L.I.C. athletes Oct 31, 2008
Long Island City High School baseball player Richie Miller, class of ‘70, right, reunites with his coach, Marty Rivkin, at last Friday’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the school. (photo by James Monteverde)"> Long Island City High School baseball player Richie Miller, class of 70, right, reunites with his coach, Marty Rivkin, at last Friday s Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the school. (photo by James Monteverde) It was turn back the clock a week early as 50 years of Queens... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
East-Allen rivalry loses some luster Oct 31, 2008
Michael former High School Baseball Manager wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:27 AM:" Allen WR Sean Smith he's one the best WR but he doesn't get the ball on offense and QB matt Brown with win last week against the rangers because it's helps their offesnley and on the defense side of the ball you got LB Matt McBirde he can get to the QB with a sack. ". Jim wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:44 PM:" What about Bradley Waddel?!? He's had a fine year too but he doesn't get alot of noteririty. He's a good, elusive... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Adam Foreman enjoys baseball Oct 30, 2008
Umpiring high school baseball on a sunny, 75 degree day. Have a favorite sport to do or watch. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Board accepts Poway's explanation about issues with its baseball team Oct 26, 2008
By Brent Schrotenboer UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. The Board of Managers for the California Interscholastic Federation's San Diego Section has accepted explanations from Poway High about concerns involving its baseball program. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Baseball team to hold golf tourney (3) Oct 26, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:11 PM EDT Anson High School Baseball will hold a four man team Golf Tournament on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. Cost is $80 per team of four. Cash payout depending on the number of teams and places played. (Anson Record, NC)
Good music, fun times Oct 25, 2008
When he tried out for his high school baseball team, he soon realized that sports would not provide his meal ticket. All of the guys who made the team were at least a foot taller. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
School Board OKs professional development Oct 24, 2008
various donations to East Webster and Eupora elementary schools, and to East Webster High School baseball. a recommendation from Food Services Director Naioma Lamb to add 40 1/4 hours each to the yearly total for Sandi Raines and Amy Broadhead at East Webster Elementary. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Rip-It closing doors Oct 24, 2008
Goslin said the high school baseball and softball teams had free use of the batting cages, and he often gave away balls, bats and gloves for various community fundraisers. I loved having the kids come in for the batting cages and indoor soccer games, Goslin said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Kazmir, Hamels linked since high school Oct 22, 2008
Game 1 starters picked two spots apart in 2002 draft. Mark J. Terrill / APCole Hamels understands comparisons to Scott Kazmir. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kindred: Eureka's 'little guy' hits big time with Tampa Bay Rays Oct 22, 2008
That was the day Zobrist showed up as a freshman for Eureka High School baseball tryouts. He had junior varsity written all over him, or perhaps junior high. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Council applauded for making important decision Oct 22, 2008
The council approved a bid for the new dugouts at the Sportplex for the high school baseball team. The team has agreed to raise money to pay for half of the dugouts, or $30,000. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Council approves dugouts Oct 21, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:05 AM CDT For the Benjamin Russell High School baseball team, new dugouts will likely be a reality before a new season starts next year ... The $60,000 bid will cover the cost of two new dugouts at the high school baseball field at the Sportplex. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Coaching for the love of it Oct 19, 2008
It s a combination of things that keep me coaching high school baseball in Danvers. I thrive on the competition, and the satisfaction of seeing kids go from one level to another, Day said. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
More > Oct 18, 2008
Wedge, who was inducted into the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame last year, will have more company in the AFL Hall later in this Fall League season, when Jimmy Rollins is officially inducted. Rollins, as you might imagine, is a little preoccupied at the moment, as his Phillies are headed to the World Series. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Meet Nhunguyen Le of the cross country team Oct 14, 2008
I didn't make the high school baseball team and I thought I'd give running a try. Favorite place to run at Santa Clara. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Manuel: Mom would want me to manage Oct 13, 2008
" Figuring out lineups and working with his players has allowed Manuel not to dwell on the loss. He thinks about arrangements and feelings when he's alone -- after games -- but for those nine innings, it's baseball. After all, this is the same guy who hit a home run for his high school baseball team in 1963 on the day of his father Charles Sr.'s funeral. "I nev 00001793 er thought about not managing, because we've come this far, and I want to be there," Manuel said. "This is something you've got... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Manuel with Phillies through Game 5 Oct 13, 2008
Nearly 45 years earlier, after attending his father's funeral in 1963, Manuel traveled 50 miles to play a high school baseball game, despite a suggestion from his coach to skip it. He hit a home run. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Culinary students serve up silver, bronze medals Oct 10, 2008
Because he missed the competition he enjoyed playing high school baseball, Rhodes traded the baseball and mitt for the elegant dishes he hopes one day will become his signature. At 18, Drew Sanders didnt know what field to pursue. (Florida Today)
Big Sandy School nominated as 'Blue Ribbon School' Oct 8, 2008
They discussed Darren Hodges proposal to start a Camden Junior High School baseball team, the election chart, enrollment, Capital Projects considerations, energy consumption, new school system brochures, bus fuel supplements, budget updates, current safety measures, a chart of school support organizations that are compliant with TCA guidelines and school audits. The board budgeted $68,844. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Utley faces team he loved as a kid Oct 8, 2008
Word spread quickly about Utley, as he was named an All-America by Collegiate Baseball, Baseball America, the American Baseball Coaches Association and the National High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Dodgers responded by selecting him as their second-round pick in the 1997 Draft. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Edna Pearl Stolsig Oct 8, 2008
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lebanon High School baseball program and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Mississippians answer weight-loss call Oct 7, 2008
"I played high school baseball, but I didn't play that well and I didn't play much. Other than that, I'm not really much of an athlete," Dyess said. While he struggled at first, he stayed dedicated. (The Clarion-Ledger)
McCulley to be inducted into Oldtimers Baseball Hall of Fame Oct 6, 2008
The 12th Annual Somerset County Oldtimers Baseball Association will hold its Hall of Fame Induction Banquet this Saturday at the Berlin Community Building (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Curses! Cubs fans still keeping the faith Oct 4, 2008
Princeton High School baseball coach Bob Bima, 44, who grew up in rural LaMoille, was also at Wednesday s game and said the grand slam hit by the Dodgers James Loney sucked the life right out of the crowd. He said, to call it frustrating would be an understatement. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Legion Post 127 baseball enhances program for the 2009 season Oct 3, 2008
Regarding the recruitment of Joe Norko, High School Baseball Coach Sal Cappola said: "Although I've never personally seen Joe Norko coach, I know that his reputation is excellent. I'm confident that kids who play on the team will be taught the ingredients for success to move up the baseball ladder." The American Legion has sponsored American Legion Baseball since 1925 as a program for young men to develop athletic skills, personal fitness, and leadership qualities, as well as to have fun. Paired... (Orange Bulletin, CT)
2006 Draft Preview Oct 3, 2008
Robinson is not only the fastest player in the 2006 draft, but has been speculated to be one of the fastest players ever in high school baseball. Though many think he's a future football player, see what Robinson himself has to say about that speculation. (San Francisco, TheInsiders.com)
Continue reading Oct 3, 2008
The memorial service for former Selma High School baseball coach Allen Cropsey has been moved to the new Dining Hall at Selma High School. The service had been scheduled at the First United Methodist Church but was moved since the facility will be too small. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Board loses proposed weights for AP grades Oct 3, 2008
79 from the Bruce Elementary School Team; 30 to the Bruce High School debate team from Angela McMillan and Lee Peden; 1,273 from the Bruce band boosters; dictionaries to third-graders from the Calhoun City Rotary Club; 7,633 from the Calhoun City High School Baseball Boosters for a mower and striping kit, a 799 baritone and an 888 baritone from the CCHS Band Boosters. The board approved transfer of Perry Beth, Steele and Lindsey Liles from Vardaman to Calhoun City. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
McClellan honored as Cards' top rookie Sep 25, 2008
St. Louis-area high school baseball coaches had to be smiling on Wednesday as Hazelwood West graduate McClellan received his award, and Parkway Central product Max Scherzer started for the Diamondbacks. "Max and I played together on the same Fall League team," McClellan said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
JOHN SMITHERS: Rock-solid Montanan needs to be played, traded Sep 24, 2008
Because Johnson grew up in the only state that doesn't offer high school baseball or long summers, he was facing a nasty splitter from the very start. But during a successful career at Saddleback Junior College in California and then the University of Houston, Johnson was drafted twice, eventually ending up with Seattle in the fourth round in 2004. (Missoulian, MT)
The buzz in New Plymouth Sep 24, 2008
Ray, however, did not disappoint and came strolling into the gym, making a grand entrance wearing shades and a Fruitland High School baseball cap. The reaction, at first, was one of cheers, because the lamb came to its slaughter but quickly turned to boos when the Fruitland hat was recognized. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mets' Triple-A team back in Buffalo after 45 years Sep 23, 2008
Wilpon also presented a $25,000 check to the Buffalo Public High School Baseball program, which helps to revive the game in the inner city. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cars, music, bikes to help raise Alzheimer's funds Saturday Sep 23, 2008
Signed baseball by Charlie Culberson, past Calhoun High School baseball team, now plays for San Francisco Giants, Green Jackets from Augusta, part of South Atlantic League ... Signed baseball by Brodie Pullen, past Calhoun High School baseball team, now plays for the Cincinnati Reds, Sarasota, Fla ... Signed baseball by Josh Smoker, past Calhoun High School baseball team, now plays for the Washington Nationals, Gulf Coast National, part of the Gulf Coast League. (Calhoun Times, GA)
24: Toole has all the tools on the diamond Sep 23, 2008
"My dad was my high school baseball coach," Toole said. "I loved playing everything else in high school, but that was more fun than any of the other sports. Growing up around the game with my dad being a coach, he was always there to help me out, whether it was playing soft toss or catch in the backyard. In the back of my mind I always knew I would be a baseball player.". (Hawkeyesports.com)
Sallisaw catcher attends baseball showcase Sep 20, 2008
Nick Walker of Sallisaw attended the University of Arkansas High School Baseball Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 23. The showcase featured over 80 of the top high school baseball prospects from the south and midwest area of the United States. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Where are they now? Rick Reichardt Sep 20, 2008
"I went to the Angels, even though they didn't offer me the most money. The Kansas City Athletics and Charles Finley offered me twice as much, but I felt kind of nervous about him." It was quite a move for Reichardt, who didn't even play high school baseball and instead went to the University of Wisconsin to play for coach Milt Bruhn on a football scholarship. But Reichardt got hurt during spring practice his freshman year and asked Bruhn if he could try his hand at baseball. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Dugout sticker shock not exactly true Sep 20, 2008
The Diamond Club, which supports the high school baseball team, will pay for half of the cost of the dugouts. Since the baseball players and their supporters want to pay for half the cost, the city council needs to agree to pay for the other half. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Dugout dilemma Sep 20, 2008
I think it s ludicrous that we house high school baseball teams in those dugouts built for smaller kids. It needs to change. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Locastro embedded in sports Sep 19, 2008
Locastro also stayed busy serving as an umpire for softball games and high school baseball and refereeing high school basketball. Madelyn said that he also liked to play a lot of golf. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Board unveils design for new Clarkson Elementary School Sep 18, 2008
for the Grayson County High School Baseball Team to hold a bobble-head doll fundraiser. for the Grayson County High School Beta Club to hold two fundraisers, Krispy Kreme Donut Sales and Little Caesar's Pizza Kit Sales, to raise money for transportation, hotel, and substitute costs for their trip to Louisville to attend the State Beta Convention. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Q & A WITH UT ARLINGTON OUTFIELDER MICHAEL CHOICE Sep 18, 2008
UTA: What were some of the biggest adjustments you had to make going from high school baseball to playing at the NCAA Division I level as the starting center fielder at UT Arlington. MC: The players on the other teams are a lot smarter than they are in high school. (Utamavs.com)
UO baseball Finally, Ducks take the field Sep 17, 2008
Four hours and 30 minutes later, the players were able to break free from the monotony of meetings and work on some situational drills on the Thurston High School baseball field. Clearly, Oregon coach George Horton -- who waited 12 months to work with players again -- didn't mind waiting a tad longer before seeing his new team in action. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Dogs were not a problem in park Sep 17, 2008
Cynical Independent wrote on Sep 15, 2008 11:39 PM:" Actually the Century complex used to be four softball diamonds. Yes, the diamonds were not the best, however taking them out of service caused a problem in scheduling the during the high school baseball season due to there being seven teams needing to juggle the three diamonds in town. Unfortunately you do see soccer on the baseball field. It really takes a toll on the center and right field grass and almost makes it dangerous to play those... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Council doesn't dig dugouts Sep 17, 2008
Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:05 AM CDT The City Council of Alexander City decided Monday to postpone accepting a bid for new high school baseball field dugouts for the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex ... Young fears waiting too long to start the project could interfere with the start of Benjamin Russell High School baseball practice in the winter. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Talks continue about hockey club debt Sep 17, 2008
Katie wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:07 PM:" Is the hockey club solely responsible for financing their facility? Who finances the indoor swimming pool for high school swimming, and who finances Aafedt Stadium for high school baseball? Is it WPS District 1 and WP&R, respectively? Who would be financially responsible if the heating element went out in the pool or if the furnace for the building needed to be replaced? It would be a shame for WHS to lose any high school activity. I believe that WPS... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Lead-Deadwood school employee fired, in jail Sep 15, 2008
In addition to serving as head of the district's technology department, Mackey coached Lead-Deadwood Middle School football and Lead-Deadwood High School Baseball and has been the American Legion Lead-Deadwood Homestake Post 31 Baseball coach. He had been employed by the Lead-Deadwood School District for 11 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Former school official charged with stalking Sep 15, 2008
In addition to leading the technology department, Mackey coached Lead-Deadwood Middle School football and Lead-Deadwood High School baseball. He'd been employed by the school district for 11 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lack of students' test score growth a concern: Wolff Sep 13, 2008
The board approved personnel actions to include teacher Danielle Vogel as sophomore class sponsor; accepted librarian Martha Marsot's resignation as club sponsor of Friends of Rachel; approved hiring summer sports coaches teachers Merle Jones, head softball and program coordinator and Jerry Jerome, head softball coach at the middle school; and non-teachers Craig Davis and Zach Summers, high school baseball varsity assistants and Steve Worster, high school baseball, head coach. The board approved... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ted KeithINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 12, 2008
In March 2007, after a decade of coaching high school baseball, Thigpen finally got into pro ball as the manager of the Bristol White Sox, Chicago's Rookie League team in Virginia. There he guided men, kids really, for whom Bristol would barely register in their memory bank of baseball memories as they moved on to bigger and better things, and others for whom Bristol would be their one chance to say they played professional baseball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
SportsBeat: When No. 1 isn't much fun Sep 11, 2008
Speaking of wooden bats, both the MIAA Baseball Committee and the MIAA Medical Committee will be meeting this fall to vote on the proposal to bring back wooden bats to all high school baseball games. The Medical Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, and the Baseball Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. (Needham Tab, MA)
Konerko sprained MCL Sep 11, 2008
Konerko, who played high school baseball at Scottsdale Chaparral High, had an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed the mild sprain. He was injured in the fifth inning Tuesday night against Toronto when his foot slipped while making a throw to second base. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Huskies' Locker keeps baseball hopes alive Sep 11, 2008
Locker had just completed his first season as the Huskies' starting quarterback when he received a phone call and an enticing offer from his former high school baseball and current Bellingham Bells coach Brandon Newell. "One day he (Newell) called me and just asked if I would be interested in playing in the summer," Locker said in a teleconference. (Daily Orange, NY)
From the Editor's Desk -- Sometimes, a mom is just a mom Sep 11, 2008
My mom did a little time as a soccer mom, since my brother Dan played some as a kid, but she was also a Little League mom, senior league mom, high school baseball mom, high school basketball mom, band mom, choir mom, Dan in the school play mom, college mom and wondering if Bill s going to find a girlfriend mom. (Phew. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
An Unforgettable Experience in Athens Sep 9, 2008
And I didn t even have to wait long to talk to my former Dublin High School baseball teammate, as most reporters flocked to the potential Heisman finalists in Moreno and Stafford as well as defensive back C.J. Byrd and even UGA VII, to name a few. Mimbs himself had a productive day in his three punts, averaging 43. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Russellville baseball Sep 4, 2008
The Russellville High School baseball team played at St. Elizabeth Aug. 26, where the varsity Indians captured a 4-1 win. Russellville was scoreless until the seventh inning, when Matt Niswonger ripped a single that drove in two runs. (California Democrat, MO)
Quiroz reminisces about LLWS Aug 29, 2008
" "I'm telling you the truth because I never hit a home run in Little League in all my life, and all my buddies all hit home runs and they only played high school baseball. Late bloomers are the ones. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
In the Dominican Republic, Needham resident pitches in Aug 28, 2008
Matthew McCormick is on the Needham High School baseball team, and has also played Babe Ruth and participated in Needham s Summer League. But after traveling to the Dominican Republic and playing baseball there through a program sponsored by the Boston Red Sox, it wasn t the baseball that stuck out most in Matthew McCormick s mind. (Needham Tab, MA)
West Orange High Baseball plans 4th annual golf tourney Aug 28, 2008
Area golfers are invited to support West Orange High School baseball by participating in the fourth annual West Orange Baseball Golf Tournament. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at Orange County National Golf Center beginning with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Golfers will play the Crooked Cat course. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Where are they now? Ron Karkovice Aug 26, 2008
for two seasons, and for the last three years has coached the high school baseball team at Pine Castle Christian School. In addition, Karkovice has helped with a youth baseball organization called Triple Threat Baseball Academy that was started by Terry Abbott and former Reds catcher Joe Oliver. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rima calls recruiting class 'important' Aug 24, 2008
The 2008 recruiting class includes five players from Iowa that were selected to the Iowa Newspaper Association and Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state teams. Rima said the freshman pitchers next spring will be leaned on heavily, including Mason City s Parker Moorman, who was a Globe Gazette all-area selection and all-CIML Iowa Conference selection. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
