OP,
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.
Better than expected.
Paris JC
2007-08 Players Committed To The Dragons
» Mark Picca, Nolan Catholic High School
» Royce Selvera, Georgetown High School
» Zach Sneed, South Grand Prarie High School
» Will Calhoun, Duncanville High School
2007-08 Players Committed To The Dragons
» Mark Picca, Nolan Catholic High School
» Royce Selvera, Georgetown High School
» Zach Sneed, South Grand Prarie High School
» Will Calhoun, Duncanville High School
Chase Baine Lake Dallas centerfielder and lead-off hitter has committed to Sam Houston State.
Travis Street Lake Dallas second baseman and relief pitcher has signed with Ottawa University in Kansas.
Congrats to both of these young men!
Travis Street Lake Dallas second baseman and relief pitcher has signed with Ottawa University in Kansas.
Congrats to both of these young men!
I remember T. Street from the old HVA days. CONGRATS to him and to Chase.....I wish them continued success. 
Jarret Disinski Nolan Catholic signed with Ottawa University in Kansas.
I believe that means Chase Baine and Adam Boydston(going to UTA I believe) will be playing against each other in league play. probably been a while since they faced each other. great news for all three players. looking for a big year out of these three if the mighty falcons are to make it happen.