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Please Identify Your Son

P PGStaff10,000+ posts
It dawned on me that I know or have watched play, a large number of players whose parents are active on this site.

One of the best things about this site is that many of the highest level players in the country have parents trying to help others.

I sometimes wonder who the son's of some posters are. Even though I know who many are, there are some that I'm not sure who their son is. I just get the feeling that I know who they are.

I think it would be great to know who the players are that have such sharing parents. I think many would be surprised at the team that could be put together using only the children of hsbbwebsters.

Many are in professional baseball, many are college stars, even more are excellent college players and many are among the top high school prospects in the country. Some are just good players at some level.

I sure understand someone wishing to remain anonymous and I respect that. I just think it would be interesting and educational for all of us to know just who is involved here.

Plus that I'm a big believer in "the power". Please don't laugh, but I believe that the more people pulling for someone the more likely something good will happen. There's a powerful force in having huge numbers on your side.

I know I pull for those kids that are associated with this site, whether they ever attended one of our PG events or not. It's a lot of fun following them.

If you feel comfortable with it, please tell us who your son or son's are. Guess I don't expect a lot of responses, but it sure would be very interesting.
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M My3Sons10+ posts
Jerry,

You probably don't know my son yet he's a late bloomer of sorts but after this spring season you just might!!

Landon Gray
McEachern High School
Cobb County, Ga
RHP 04

PS... I have an 11 y/o lefty that I have no doubt you will hear about in the near future. Last work out he hit 64 on the gun whoo hoo !!you shoulda seen him beamin'...sorry PDS PRoud Dad Syndrome

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O Orlando1,000+ posts
PG -- don't forget the Where Are They Now and Photo Gallery links on the pull-out menu to the left...they'll give you a look at a whole bunch of Our Boys!

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From 'Nice Guys Finish Last' by Leo Durocher:

Baseball lives at the center of a never-flagging whirl of irreconcilable opinions.
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BizazzBizazz1,000+ posts
My son is Adam Snyder, Pitcher, Knoxville West 2004. He's signed with Milligan College. He's been teammates with several prominent PG attendees via the Knoxville Yard team.

We (his parents) were ignorant of showcases until this summer and didn't do as much of that as we probably should have. However, we're very happy with college choice and the opportunities before him.
P PGStaff10,000+ posts
Robin Chute, One of my all time favorite players. What a tough player!

I really enjoy all the names. Please keep them coming, maybe Bob can update his list.

I admit, I feel like the village idiot. I wasn't aware of the list "where are they now". It has a ton of names listed and is very helpful. To add to my complete stupidity, I saw my own son listed in there. Bob does a great job!

Still maybe this will help add some more names. We need to pull for them all.
FungoFungoHighly Regarded and Beloved Old Timer
PG Staff,
Great idea! Your request for input reflects your character and your desire to understand everything possible about young baseball players and how to get a player from “kid” to college. I appreciate that. I also agree that the more support in the player’s corner, the more opportunities a player will have.
Not to solicit compliments, but 99% this support has to start at home. It takes a unique parent to become a significant part of the development and recruiting process while allowing all the attention and praise to go to the young player and to other people. The real reward that comes to the parent has little to do with baseball. Yes, it might appear to be a home run, or a no-hitter, but the real reward to the parent is just knowing that you did all you could do to help your son.
Many, many, people have helped my son over the years. Only a few were motivated by self interest, most helped because they had an unselfish desire to help. The HSBBW is one of the few places that join the parent looking for help, and those people that are willing to help.

Josh Bell – Northside High School 2002 (Jackson, TN)
Sophomore C/P Auburn University- Auburn, Alabama

Fungo

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
B baseballmom
PGStaff,

I appreciate the integrity you bring to the game, the institution, the system! There is so much stuff for parents to wade thru in prepping our kids and PG has certainly proven to be a "beacon of light" that guides so many thru some stormy waters.

I've got to ditto Fungo's remarks as well. HSBBWEB is a terrific "extended family"!



Preston Claiborne RHP, 3rd baseman
Newman Smith HS, 2006
Carrollton, Tx
Sophomore of the Year, 2004
All-District 1st Team, 2004
PG WWBA Underclassman, Ft. Myers, 2003, 2004
PG WWBA 18U Worlds, 2004
PG South Top Prospect
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AgentDadAgentDad100+ posts
Mine is way too young to be known yet, we hope you will all know of him down the road. He is an '08 and is trying out for freshman ball at Louisville Male H.S. this year as an eighth-grader. His name is Michael Estes. He played locally here for the Louisville RoadDogs for a year and has been playing for the Highview Heat for three years now. He is a left-handed pitcher. You can see a picture of him in the photo gallery or get stats on our website listed below.

http://www.highviewheat.com/index.asp

http://www.kristensfastpitchworld.com/index.asp
B Bee>1,000+ posts
PG - Betty, Jerry, Tom & all - best wishes to you all for 2004

it is very rewarding (& fun) to "pull for" those you know, & the hsbbweb has greatly expanded that pool of players & parents for me Smile


Andy Hawranick, C, Georgia Tech, soph
(Uniontown) Lake HS, Ohio

then to borrow & modify a phase -

"he is terribly well known by his family" - since he got himself a python for Christmas, tho at least his course load allows him to stack a big bunch of books on that terrerium lid

gotta go now, I'm looking for a slightly used "mongoose" on ebay for his room-mates
rolleyes



lefties? - - - they just aint right!

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P 04Parent100+ posts
Hi Jerry - great idea.

My son has attended 3 PG events and that made all the difference. He received an honest evaluation and the "push" he needed to work harder. The personal interest you take in the players and their families is appreciated. Thanks to all the PG Staff.

Connor Graham, RHP, 04
St. John's Jesuit HS, Toledo, OH
NLI: Miami (OH)
33'sdad33'sdad100+ posts
PG Scout, thanks for the interest. My son attended the underclassman showcase, it was his first showcase. He loved it. He is Joel Wall, 2006, Catcher, Northgate HS,Sharpsburg, Ga.

He and I both enjoyed the great baseball played and the excellent way the even was run. We look forward to attending more pG events in the future.
cvstingcvsting1,000+ posts
PG

My son is Danny Crane, middle infielder/OF/RHP,
class of 2005, Culpeper Co HS, VA (3A)

2001 - ECTB 16-U World Series
2002 - Central Virginia Sting
Post 330 Legion Team
Southern Maryland Showcase
Best in Virginia Showcase
2003 - Southern Maryland Showcase
Most Valuable Player Showcase Team
USA Junior Olympics - Jupiter
Beast of the East
Best in Virginia Showcase
B&G William & Mary Pre-select
College Coaches Showcase Myrtle Beach
2004 - Perfect Game Northern VA ID Showcase
Best In Virginia
B&G Wake Forrest pre-select
Maryland Patriots-18-U
Old Dominion League
USSSA World Series 3rd place team

Update - Danny has signed with Concord
University - Fall 2005

Central VA Baseball, Inc.

CV

"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

Earl Weaver
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jaxnbulldogjaxnbulldog100+ posts
My son is too young to be known about at 14. He just went to his first fall camp 2 weeks ago. Hopefully in 3-4 years the whole baseball world will know his name. Dads came dream too, can't they?

Cody Kemp - P/Middle Inf.
Class of '07
Edinburg, HS
Edinburg, MS
Future to be determined


Edit: Cody is now 15 and a HS Soph.
His FR year Stats
.347 BA, 2 HR's, 3 Dbl's, 17 RBI's, and only 3 K's.
He was also name All-District as an outfielder.
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F fhl52610+ posts
Nathan Freiman, 2005 P/C Wellesley HS, Wellesley, Massachusetts.

2004 PG Underclass at Ft. Myers and 2003 WWBA in Ft. Myers and Jupiter.

PG runs terrific programs and we thank you for giving Nate a chance to participate and also to all those on the hsbbw who have provided intelligent, thoughful, kind and compassionate insight into this entire process.
N 2ndbasemom100+ posts
My son has attended PG event and it was such a GREAT experience for him and his dad and I. Also, this website has provided so much information for us....Thanks to both organizations....Keep up the good work for the great young men involved in America's Past-time!

Bret Maugeri
2nd base, Varsity starter, 3rd year
Amos Alonzo Stagg, Class of 2005
B Bee>1,000+ posts
back at "Prepster" -
I don't know how Dad04 got hold of that pic, but - the area you see fenced is our visitors bullpen - the conditions are ideal Big Grin

ps-Orlando, you are right, it's one of the grounds crew
pps-the scouts love seeing pitchers who can "now" run the 60 in 6-flat
rolleyes


lefties? - - - they just aint right!
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H hoop100+ posts
JOhn Hooper
c/o 2004 Goodpasture High school madison TN.
NLI UT Martin
He ws at jupiter this fall, bet it was great I did not get to go.
LOL When I asked John how it was I got the usual, ohh it was fine, can I go out tonight dad?
Just drives a dad nuts!
he had just got done with some rehab so I was not sure to send him, but he ended up getting rated by BA so I have to assume it was a good event.
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BullwinkleBullwinkleBrown and Fuzzy Hero
quote:
Originally posted by Bullwinkle:
PG Staff

My Son Is :

Brock Bardeen 2004 class
Fallbrook HS California
Rated by PG and BA (Dec 2003/Jan 2004 issue)
#21 in California
#134 Top 600 HS Class of 2004
Committed to UC Irvine

Jason Bardeen
Fallbrook HS Class of 2009

Great thread!


The Bullwinkle would like rhinoplasty for Christmas!



The Bullwinkle would like rhinoplasty for Christmas!
catchermom03catchermom03500+ posts
Is there a prize for having attended the most PG events:

James Nikolaides
Catcher
Freshman...Niagara University

PG Underclassmen 2002
PG Indoor 2002
PG NE Qualifier 2002
PG Wareham 2002
PG WWBA 2003

To those who have not had the pleasure the Fords are truly the nicest people...we had the opportunity to interact 1 on 1 with them and it was a pleasure Smile

Wishing all those with up and coming ball players the best of luck...you can not go wrong being associated with this program
14

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
hsbbwebhsbbwebhsbbweb
Jerry,

Way to go! Great topic idea. As it write this the thread is heading for 100 replies, 3,000 views and 6 pages!
quote:
Guess I don't expect a lot of responses, but it sure would be very interesting.


What would you consider a lot of responses? Smile

My still in college son:
Andy Howdeshell
Heritage High School / 2000
Maryville, TN.
Senior / Shortstop
East Tennessee State University

Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
TPMTPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003
Catchermom,
We are tied with you!
PG, met a few new people because of this topic.

Just to let the readers know, if it wasn't for PG, I don't know if my son would have hooked up with Clemson so early. Hope all went well in Ft. Myers this weekend, sorry we were unable to attend.
Thanks again.
P PGStaff10,000+ posts
I am... Well, flabbergasted.

I knew there were a lot, but had no idea of the number of outstanding players involved on the hsbbweb. Some real good ones that I actually know about have not posted yet. If we put together a college or high school team it would be one of the best. Not even a bad pro team.

Please don't feel like you had to attend a PG event to post. This is not about PG, this is about something much more important in my estimation. I'm going to copy this thread and try to keep track of everyone that I can. Let's hope they all reach their dreams.

I really do appreciate the nice comments many of you have made. It would be hard to respond to them all. We know who you are though and have the memory of an elephant when it comes to players. A dead elephant when it comes to everything else.
deballerdeballer10+ posts
Jerry,

I just found the hsbaseballweb recently and I am glad I fell into it! What a great resource!!!

My son is:

John Diebolt
5' 10" 180 lb. Sophmore 3rd baseman for Grand Ledge High School, Michigan.

He has attended, 2004 underclass Showcase in Ft.Myers and played on the PG Navy team at the 3003 Underclass WWBA.

Being a northern player, these tournaments and showcases have been a wonderful experience for him. We look forward to attending more in the future.

Thanks for all your efforts, Tim Diebolt
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