2004 Early Committments/Signees

Keith Moreland, St. Johns College High School, verbally committed to UNC Charlotte. Congratulations Keith, as well his family!

Tommy Strachko (RHP) has verbally committed to Coppin State.

I find it a little hard to believe that Stratchko commited to Coppin State. I'm not saying he isnt DI material; he is a very talented ball player. I've seen him pitch at CSM and McDonough, but I really can't see him going there. My nephew played ball with him for several years in the Chaney organization, and last I heard he was looking at a DII or DIII in NY because a coach from up there saw him pitch at the NABF regionals at Stone. I don't see how Coppin State is attractive to him. Do you know this for a fact?

* A little side note...Adam Melis, a 2003 All Met HM catcher from Wooton HS and Keith Goldsmith, a RHP/1B 2003 grad from Thomas Stone will both be playing at Columbia Union College, a DII in our Nations Capital. The new head coach is Rhett Ross, former coach at Wooton HS. I also hear that his son Rem (Team-Maryland) will also be attending after transferring from Presbyterian. Several players from the Frederick area, and MOCO will also be likely to attend. From what I see, I can expect alot of good things from this squad in the future.

Please refer to the first post on the message board.

Coppin State Roster

Coaches Guy Roberston and Peter Buck history of hard work and success will prevail at Coppin State following the departure of ex pro Paul Blair.

Columbia Union College (CUC) is close to Washington DC. The school is located with Takoma Park, Maryland. CUC competes within the growing (ie $$$$) United States Collegiate Athletic Conference USCAA.

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***A reminder: The intention of this website is to provide information and opinion, but disparaging comments and naming names will not be tolerated.

I saw the post this morning prior to Al McCormicks deletion.

From my point of view the opinion expressed the following:

- Facilitated free and respectful exchange of opinions about all things baseball,

- Followed the rules.

- The material was not offensive to the sensibilities of ordinary persons.

- Maintain basic courtesy toward the opinions of others.

- Did not create aka "flame bait".

- Disagree in a civil manner.

- Did not personal attack

Mr. McCormick you are incorrect. It's obvious to many of your jeoulously.

CS

Al,

Saw the email too. Your wrong


Susan Brown

Why does everyone think Al deleted the post? I saw the post as well and as a monitor I almost deleted it because in my opinion there was a personal attack made.

Since I have had numerous run-ins with the poster, and because it was kind of a grey area, I left the post up and PM'd another monitor (not Al, requesting that they review the post and determine if it was okay or not).

Maybe the person I sent the PM to deleted it..

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"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole."

"JustMom"

The focus of this thread is about the players who have verbally committed. I do believe Bear's comments were malicious towards the new coach, his son, and in a backwards way a dig at Columbia Union's selection of a coach. It is not necessary, but as I said at the beginning, this thread is about kids who have verbally committed.

For the record, I edited the post at the request of a moderator who was having trouble editing it. Like Justmom, I, too, have had a problem with some of the poster's posts, and with this one, I also agree that a personal attack was made. It wasn't particularly malicious, but it made me uncomfortable just the same, so I edited it at the request of another "uncomfortable" moderator.

Is this heaven?...

Congratulations to Brett Cecil and his verbal with University of Maryland as well TJ Hose and his committment to East Carolina.

As always we wish the best for each player that is granted the opportunity to continue his baseball career in HS.

Congratulations to Mitch Saum who verbally committed to Winthrop University.

Who will be next!

Congratulations to Brian McCormick who comitted to College of St. Pete in Clearwater, Florida.

Obviously, this one is special to me!

Al... Congratulations to Brian and the McCormick family. I see where the Junior College is ranked 15th in the Nation and was #2 in the State. Brian is in for some great baseball.


Learning day by day on the hsbbweb...

Let me add my congratulations to Brian, Al and the McCormick family. Way to go guys!

See you in the spring!

Al,

Congratulations to Brian, Becky, and You. I know this must be an exciting time at your house.

Best of Luck !

CV

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

Earl Weaver

Congratulations to Brian.

May you follow in the footsteps of former Maryland resident and friend Mike Sweeney, 2001 Washington Post Player of the Year, and St Pete. CC alum recently selected by the Fla CC Baseball Coaches to the 2003 1st Team Sun Coast Conference and Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

For other Maryland HS Players looking at Florida Community Colleges check out the following:

Pitcher Catcher Showcase Nov 1-2 Winter Haven Fla


Florida Community College Baseball Coaches Directory



FL CC Athletic Directory


Regards
Bear

ps.

TJ Hose officially visited the University of Maryland (who wanted the young man to throw in his home state), yet the Terps were unable to compete in FY04 with new ECU head coach Randy Mazey 90% offer (and 36 man roster, and jury still out program). May God Bless Coach Keith LeClair.

Many are keeping their fingers crossed that pro prospect Cecil will continue working hard in the classroom in addition to his honing his skills on the baseball diagram and be accepted for early admit by the strict UofM admission standards (higher than Duke athletic admissions), something the Terp Athletic Department for non-revenue producing sports do not have a lot of control over.

For the record, Al, now that I have met you briefly somewhere near a baseball field, I vehemently don't agree with your acquisations and comments. But then again we all have opinions. Some more than others.

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Please refrain from posting private email without the writers opinion, also please never post a phone number without approval.

Thank you

I did not get to see what double nickles post, but lets focus on the importance of the thread, young men getting the opportunity to go to college playing the game they love.

No need to comment negatively about coaches, players, or people. I for one am very proud of the fact that so many Maryland kids are getting the opportunity, whether it is at any school in Maryland or elsewhere.

Congratulations to Jon Solomon and his commitment to John Hopkins. A great opportunity both academically and athletically.

I have a friend who is looking to attend this school. He says it is great. What position is Jon Solomon?

Congratulations to Tommy Johnson, Quince Orchard HS and his family! Tommy verbally committed to Marshall University.

Marshall University is getting a mighty fine catcher. Congratulations to Tommy and his entire family too.

I too want to wish Tommy congrats!! I also concur that Marshall is getting a fine catcher.

As we get closer to the early signing period I expect we will see more committments. Lets hear about them!

Congrats to Patrick Kantakevich Georgetown Prep 04, and Maryland Patriots, who has committed to William & Mary. The best of both worlds,Academics & Baseball!

I too want to congratulate PK. I had heard it through the grapevine, but never got to see him to confirm it.Jim Farr has landed a good one.

Congratulations to Joseph Palumbo and the University of Maryland. Joe verbally comitted recently, making two quality players from Dematha to commit to Maryland.

Congratulations to Andy Schindling and George Mason University. Andy, St. John's College High School committed during the early signing period.

He is a quality middle infield that has an arm that is capable of tossing 87 from the mound.

Does Bret Tidball, Georgetown Prep '04, plan to play baseball in college? I know his brother, Adam, was the catcher for the Richmond Spiders.

I sure hope so. I think he is a quality pitcher, when he is on he will have your hitters in knots.

I understand he is a top quality tennis player also, so who knows.

I certainly would recommend him for any team.

East Carolina is getting a great young man in TJ Hose. I've watched him in the MVAL for the last several years and he's a real quality kid. I wish him all the luck in the world.

http://www.coppin.edu/athletics/article.asp?aID=kpaige&sID=20040115181744

BALTIMORE (Jan. 15, 2004)—Coppin State head baseball coach Guy Robertson announced the addition of mid-year transfers Carlos D’ Costa and Tommy Stratchko to the Eagle baseball program.

...Stratchko, spent his freshman season at College of Southern Maryland, where he helped led the team to the Regional Championship game. The 6-foot-3 LaPlata, Md. native finished 2-2 on the year and tallied 33 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings work.

Adam Donahue NW Shoals
Kyle Campbell NW Shoals
Jeffrey Poff NW Shoals

With six current players and three new signees, they should change their name from "Northwest Shoals" to "North Washington, DC Metro Area Shoals"! That's quite a pipeline to the South.

what school to Kyle and Goff go to?

Poff goes to Mount St. Joe and Kyle goes to somewhere NE of Baltimore.

How is York going?

It's going well... thanks a lot

Zach Haney, RHP, Bishop Sullivan High School, Virginia Beach, VA has committed to Salisbury University