Raynor has looked good. Still adjusting to D1 pitching a little but has still done OK at the plate this fall from what I have seen. He isn't throwing at all this fall, though he is hitting and fielding. I don't think it will keep him out long term.
Chris Slater, OF, Plano East to Baylor.
Known Slater for a long time now, they are getting a good one.
Great for Slater and family.
Tremendous athlete that will become a very productive player in my opinion.
Look for big things from Mr. Slater.
Good job kid.
Tremendous athlete that will become a very productive player in my opinion.
Look for big things from Mr. Slater.
Good job kid.
I must say I am almost 90% sure I watched Slater play outfield for the first time (or towards the beginning). 12 year old Super Series in Gulfport Mississippi. Picked a ball up off the wall in center and threw it to third base on a line, not touching the ground... I think I knew right then. Oh, and he won the speed competition for that tournament and the AAU.
We are very happy for Chris and the Slaters -- he made a great choice.
Congratulations, Chris! -- from one Panther family to another.
Congratulations, Chris! -- from one Panther family to another.
Two more verbals:
Sean Hoelscher (CC Calallen) RHP to TCU
Eric Eiland (Hou Lamar) OF to A&M
Sean Hoelscher (CC Calallen) RHP to TCU
Eric Eiland (Hou Lamar) OF to A&M
Congratulations Chris. I can't wait to go to Waco in 2008 and watch him play!
Congrats to all the recent verbals.... GOOD NEWS and GOOD LUCK to all of these fine young men. 
Yep. Tremendous accomplishment.
Zach Sipe from Huffman (OF/RHP) to US Naval Academy.
Oklahoma crosses the Red River to get a verbal from Hays Consolidated RHP Michael Rocha.
Had to retract -- info not official yet
Drake Britton (LHP) from Tomball commits to Texas A&M.
Jon Ringenberg SS/RHP committed to Baylor
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christan School, Indiana
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christan School, Indiana
Kirk Pritchett (Dallas Tigers)Commits to Sam Houston State
Congrats
Congrats
JB,
Can you tell me a little about Pritchett?
I can tell you this much, the young men that are committing to Sam Houston State are in for a great experience. Coach Johnson is an amazing teacher of the game.
Be good,
David
Can you tell me a little about Pritchett?
I can tell you this much, the young men that are committing to Sam Houston State are in for a great experience. Coach Johnson is an amazing teacher of the game.
Be good,
David
LD-
PM
PM
Heard UT has pulled a scholarship or two from one of our local kids due to grades.
Education is still important boys!
Education is still important boys!
Waffle, Pritchett goes to Mildred.
Leftydad, Then Coach Johnson will love Kirk. Kid can play any position.
Leftydad, Then Coach Johnson will love Kirk. Kid can play any position.
Braeden Riley (IF/RHP) from Woodville commits to Sam Houston.
Kevin Smith (3B) from San Antonio Christian School commits to Furman University.
Baylor gets verbal from Ross Speed (RHP) from Round Rock Westwood.
Baylor has one other verbal not revealed yet.
Chris Slater OF from Plane East commits to Baylor.
Dustin McCandless (L/L, OF, Montgomery HS/ Panola JC) has comitted to Sam Houston State.
Jeff Stringer (Bridge City) LHP verbals to Lamar.
Brett Aguilar (San Antonio Reagan) has verbally committed to UTSA.
Congrats to Brett. Nice kid with nice parents.
with all the scholorships being recieved right now...what is there going to be for players who have to prove themself in the summer because of an injury that wont let them play there high school year?
The major D1 programs get the pick of the litter. No doubt. And there will be a lot of scholarships at the major D1's committed this fall. However, these programs may lose a player or two (sometimes as many as three or four) to the draft. Slight possibility of grades taking out a player. Etc. And this can make scholarships available for other players.
But you have to remember, the verbals going on now and the NLI's that will be signed soon are based on performance during the past year. Particularly this past summer.
But you have to remember, the verbals going on now and the NLI's that will be signed soon are based on performance during the past year. Particularly this past summer.
Brent Powers (LHP/Richardson Pearce) just verballed to Sam Houston State. Been playing with us this fall and is a great kid. Nephew of Rusty Hill so their family has had a good week.....
Congrats!
Congrats!
Congrats to Brent from one Wildcat family to another.
I know your family is proud of you. See you this spring.
I know your family is proud of you. See you this spring.
Jordan Hershiser committs to USC
Hmmm, should we start a rumor about OralH coaching at Southern Cal? 
I think there is a Ranger connection. Congratulations to Jordan.
I think there is a Ranger connection. Congratulations to Jordan.
Jordan is like 6'8 or something isn't he. WOW!
I got the opportunity to play against him last year, and probably will again this year. Was it true that he was injured last year? I actually pitched in front of the pops.
Dan Evatt 1B/OF (Grapevine and Dallas Mustangs) to Baylor University. Congratulations to Dan and his family.
Nice announcement on Dan Evatt's signing with Baylor on Insideprepbaseball.com's web siteDan Evatt
Matt Shelton, RHP, Mansfield Timberview (TX Blackhawks) verballed to Sam Houston State University tonight.
Waffle, is it Matt Shelton, not Mark.
Congrats to Matt!!! Another ex Heat player heading off to play ball.
Zach Neal RHP (Flower Mound High School and Dallas Mustangs) to Sam Houston State. Congratulations to Zach and his family.
Big congrats to Zach and his family!!!!
Also, a belated congrats to Dan Evatt and his family on the Baylor commitment as well.
Two top quality players (Mustangs I might add
) and families who are well deserving. Way to go guys!!!!!
Also, a belated congrats to Dan Evatt and his family on the Baylor commitment as well.
Two top quality players (Mustangs I might add
) and families who are well deserving. Way to go guys!!!!!
Ryan Duke (P) from Corpus Christi Calallen commits to OU.
Monty Daniel (P) from San Antonio MacArthur commits to Lamar Univ.
Monty Daniel (P) from San Antonio MacArthur commits to Lamar Univ.
Between the Mustangs, Tigers and DBAT, Baylor and Texas will be loaded with North Texas talent. With a lot of these guys being teammates in the fall of 2007, it should make for a very interesting and competitive summer. Congrats to all.
Jake Rowell (Little Cypress-Mauriceville) commits to McNeese -- C/1B
Chris Haney(Garland Naaman Forest)- Committs to DBU.
Congratulations to Chris and the Haney family. As many of you know, the Haney's have been involved with baseball in this area for a long time. Chris is a fine young man who works hard at the game and is deserving of the opportunity. Congrats!
Chris Withrow - RHP, Midland Christian HS committed to Baylor
The Woodlands' hard throwing righty, Jerad Stevens, will be wearing orange & white next year, as he committed to become a Sam Houston State Bearkat, tonight.
Another big catch for Coach Johnson & Co.
Be good,
David
Another big catch for Coach Johnson & Co.
Be good,
David
Jared Stafford (Keller HS/Dallas Mustangs) verbals to Dallas Baptist to join former teammate Will Stramp.
Adam Boydston
LHP/1B
Lake Dallas HS
Verbals to University of Texas at Arlington
CONGRATS ADAM!!!!!! Adam is the crafty lefty I have referred to often on these boards with the KILLER pick off move......I wish you the best!!!!!!!
And Congrats to Jared on his verbal to DBU....
LHP/1B
Lake Dallas HS
Verbals to University of Texas at Arlington
CONGRATS ADAM!!!!!! Adam is the crafty lefty I have referred to often on these boards with the KILLER pick off move......I wish you the best!!!!!!!
And Congrats to Jared on his verbal to DBU....
CONGRATS ADAM!!!
Kirk Kiser
Kirk Kiser
Known Adam and his family since he was 4 years old. Great kid, great family, deserving signing.
Heard Blake Beavan signed with Oklahoma, not confirmed though.
quote:Originally posted by Baseball Junkie 2:
Heard Blake Beavan signed with Oklahoma, not confirmed though.
Yes, it is confirmed. Signed on Thursday, Nov. 9th. We are all very excited!
Montgomey has another outstanding player in Chance Eggleston inf/c take care of his Juco commitment. We have learned San Jacinto will be adding him to their already power packed 2008 squad. Coach Durham has really scouted the local talent and selected well.
Landry Davis to North Central College from Frisco High School.
Mark Picca, Nolan Cathlic LHP/1B to Paris JC
Brian Maddox, Forney H.S. to Hill JC
quote:Originally posted by gjbk1:
Landry Davis to North Central College from Frisco High School.
Way to go Landry...............I always thought he was an 08, but I found out he's a young 07. Great family!
Ryan Wagliardo Smithson Valley to Cisco JC.
add,
Robbie Kilcrease (LHP) Texas Tech. Round Rock High
Steven Peterson (LHP) Dallas Baptist, RRHS
Robbie Kilcrease (LHP) Texas Tech. Round Rock High
Steven Peterson (LHP) Dallas Baptist, RRHS
Just wondering what Summer Teams these boys played for?
It will help me pay attention to the teams we play around the state.
It will help me pay attention to the teams we play around the state.
I think Peterson plays for the Austin Slam.
Kendall Boone (MIF) Keller High to Blinn College
Travis Lites, Rockwall HS (OF/C) to Angelo State University
Congratulations Travis! Good luck this season.
Congrats to Travis...........Great School and Program!
DPBBall01 you have a PM
DPBBall01 you have a PM
Brent Chandler RHP/C Garland Lakeview signed with North Central Tx
Congrats to Travis and his family.
Whatever happened to the Kent kid from Austin?
He was so much bigger than everyone else at an early age. He was scary at 11 and 12! Glad to hear he is still playing.
Any news on Joe Leftridge from Duncanville?
I heard that Joseph Leftridge signed with Navarro.
This brings up a question - Who is the least likely player in the area to end up at the school that he signed with?
This brings up a question - Who is the least likely player in the area to end up at the school that he signed with?
I doubt Beavan ever pitches for OU...I would think he gets drafted very high this summer.
Several -- Beavan, Leftridge, Rupp -- for starters. JMO! <- wow, almost forgot the disclaimer.
JMO! <- wow, almost forgot the disclaimer.
That's a great question on who will actually end up at the college they signed with. A couple of players from Montgomery high school most likly will see different zip codes. Cody Springer who signed with SHSU will most likly be drafted fairly early, also Chance Eggleston has some serious interest from D1 schools looking to sign him in April. Could be middle rounds of June draft.
quote:Originally posted by Basefan12:
That's a great question on who will actually end up at the college they signed with. A couple of players from Montgomery high school most likly will see different zip codes. Cody Springer who signed with SHSU will most likly be drafted fairly early, also Chance Eggleston has some serious interest from D1 schools looking to sign him in April. Could be middle rounds of June draft.
Basefan.....do you know the Eggleston kid very well? If so, did his dad play in the minor leagues with the Orioles? I played with an Eggleston, who was a pitcher back in the early to mid 80's, seems like his first name was Chris Eggleston. I was wondering if maybe Chance was his son.
OP,
Eggleston's dad is Dan Eggleston......not a minor league pitcher. Insurance is his business, I believe.
Be good,
David
Eggleston's dad is Dan Eggleston......not a minor league pitcher. Insurance is his business, I believe.
Be good,
David
I appreciate the info. It's just not a name you hear every day, so I thought maybe it was his son.
Basefan12,
Great point on the JUCO signees that may go D1 if they have a big spring. You went in a different direction than what most folks think of when the question is asked - that the player doesn't go to the D1 school because of the draft. There is also the Jordan Walden scenario, where he signed with Texas but is at a JUCO. I think there are several players in the state who could opt out of a D1 for a JUCO based on draft opportunity in '08.
Great point on the JUCO signees that may go D1 if they have a big spring. You went in a different direction than what most folks think of when the question is asked - that the player doesn't go to the D1 school because of the draft. There is also the Jordan Walden scenario, where he signed with Texas but is at a JUCO. I think there are several players in the state who could opt out of a D1 for a JUCO based on draft opportunity in '08.
Uncle E....
The lure of drafting a HS player, and going to a JUCO may begin to lose favor with the MLB execs, as the "draft and follow" rules has been eliminated.
More and more, you are seeing the MLB teams take the seasoned college players, especially pitchers, over the HS players. At the D1 level, the play is approaching that of the lower minor league systems.
Be good,
David
The lure of drafting a HS player, and going to a JUCO may begin to lose favor with the MLB execs, as the "draft and follow" rules has been eliminated.
quote:The rules have since changed. The term draft-and-follow has gone extinct starting in 2007. Drafted players, other than college seniors, must be signed by August 15.
The draft-and-follow enabled clubs to maintain exclusive rights to a drafted player up until one week prior to the next year’s draft, if that player attended junior college. The club, however, lost any rights when a drafted high schooler decided to attend a four-year college or a drafted college player returned to school and attended his first class.
Draft-and-follow was often employed to enable an emerging player to gain another year of experience but still allow the drafting team the option to attempt to sign him before he would be eligible to re-enter the draft the following June.
Teams no longer have that luxury.
More and more, you are seeing the MLB teams take the seasoned college players, especially pitchers, over the HS players. At the D1 level, the play is approaching that of the lower minor league systems.
Be good,
David
Add to your list of 2007 verbals...
Michael Pair C/3B (Dallas Mustangs-Carpenter/TCA Addison) to McLennan Community College. Congratulations to Michael and the Pair Family!
Michael Pair C/3B (Dallas Mustangs-Carpenter/TCA Addison) to McLennan Community College. Congratulations to Michael and the Pair Family!
There is a connection to Chris Eggleston from the Orioles. He is a cousin to Chance's grandfather who is now retired down in Florida. I understand they do not have much contact. I did find out that the Orioles have contacted Chance and expressed an interest for the upcoming draft. Turns out the Orioles have a cross checker scout that lives in the Houston Area.
Congrats to Michael and his family!!!!! Michael is not only a talented baseball player but was the QB for TCA's team this year.....
Wishing Michael the best this season at TCA (last year's state champion) and next year at MCC.
Wishing Michael the best this season at TCA (last year's state champion) and next year at MCC.
OBN... Yes, many congratulations to son's TCA teammate Michael Pair on his commitment to MCC. Good things are around the corner for this talented young man.
Natural
Could you give Michael my best when you see him, any news on any others at TCA?????
There are nothing but good things ahead for your son as well this year and next at TCA.... Have a great season.......
Could you give Michael my best when you see him, any news on any others at TCA?????
There are nothing but good things ahead for your son as well this year and next at TCA.... Have a great season.......
OBN -- week from tomorrow, Plano East, see you there! I bet B is more than ready for this thing to start.
I bet B is more than ready for this thing to start.
Congratulations to Michael Pair and his family! He is a fine young man who will bring talent, fun and a competitive drive to his new team!
PD,
Wasn't the weather really bad the last time we played at your place??????? Let's hope the weather cooperates this time....
I will see you there and if by chance the weather isn't soo good I will be esp. nice
if you have access to the Press Box
Wasn't the weather really bad the last time we played at your place??????? Let's hope the weather cooperates this time....
I will see you there and if by chance the weather isn't soo good I will be esp. nice
if you have access to the Press Box
OBN - I will see Michael tomorrow and give him your best. No other seniors have committed to play anywhere at this point. We did manage to add Jack Giese as our assistant coach (assisting head coach Jack Sharp), so.... our motto this season is:
TCA is All "Jacked Up" for 2007!
TCA is All "Jacked Up" for 2007!
Natural
What a nice fit to TCA, Jack is a great coach, OBN's son had a couple pitching lesson's with him late/summer early/Fall and he was great.....
So if both coaches are in the Press Box is it "Jacks in a Box"
Have a great SEASON!!!!!!
What a nice fit to TCA, Jack is a great coach, OBN's son had a couple pitching lesson's with him late/summer early/Fall and he was great.....
So if both coaches are in the Press Box is it "Jacks in a Box"
Have a great SEASON!!!!!!
Well, Giese helped coach Greenhill to a state championship -- and I think their 5th grade team won an SPC title last year -- perhaps he can elevate TCA's program!
Perhaps he can help TCA REPEAT as STATE CHAMPS!
Oops Jim, I forgot about that....
Momandcpa
Just think if a player gets hurt (let's hope not) then are they "Jacked Up".
All kidding aside, Good Luck TCA, add another Ring to the collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, sent you a PM...
Just think if a player gets hurt (let's hope not) then are they "Jacked Up".
All kidding aside, Good Luck TCA, add another Ring to the collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, sent you a PM...
Naw, don't do that.
Jack Sharp is awesome! With that said:
I remember jacks. Now that TCA has added their second, does that mean once they toss the ball in the air they've finished onesies and are going for twosies?
I know, a s t r e a t c h at best.
I remember jacks. Now that TCA has added their second, does that mean once they toss the ball in the air they've finished onesies and are going for twosies?
I know, a s t r e a t c h at best.