An old poster, who hasn't been around in a while was also drafted.
21st round by the Rays RHP Jonathan Weaver.
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"ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Brock University baseball player Shaun Valeriote (Guelph, Ont.) has been selected in the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) First Year Player Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays with their 39th round pick, 1195 overall.
Valeriote makes history becoming the first player to be drafted out of the OUA."
Valeriote makes history becoming the first player to be drafted out of the OUA."
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Great news 45charlie...and welcome back to the HSBBW!
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Great news 45charlie...and welcome back to the HSBBW!
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Congratulations 45charlie!!! I know your household must be excited!
Kudos to Jonathan Weaver as well!
Kudos to Jonathan Weaver as well!
Thanks !
Not sure whether it will start a trend.
Andrew Tinish director of scouting is a Brock grad !
"It was some Brock connections that helped make it happen.
Toronto Blue Jays director of scouting Andrew Tinnish is a Brock graduate and once played for the Badgers.
Using some longstanding Badger baseball connections, Valeriote was scouted by Tinnish and invited to the Rogers Centre last month for a private pre-draft workout"
Not sure whether it will start a trend.
Andrew Tinish director of scouting is a Brock grad !
"It was some Brock connections that helped make it happen.
Toronto Blue Jays director of scouting Andrew Tinnish is a Brock graduate and once played for the Badgers.
Using some longstanding Badger baseball connections, Valeriote was scouted by Tinnish and invited to the Rogers Centre last month for a private pre-draft workout"
Floridafan
Not related but I watch the young man and watched Mr Tinish who I know well. He started with the Jays as a roving scout in Florida. Quickly moved up to Director of scouting.
This player never dreamt he had a shot !
Not related but I watch the young man and watched Mr Tinish who I know well. He started with the Jays as a roving scout in Florida. Quickly moved up to Director of scouting.
This player never dreamt he had a shot !
quote:Originally posted by 45charlie:
Thanks !
Not sure whether it will start a trend.
Andrew Tinish director of scouting is a Brock grad !
"It was some Brock connections that helped make it happen.
Toronto Blue Jays director of scouting Andrew Tinnish is a Brock graduate and once played for the Badgers.
Using some longstanding Badger baseball connections, Valeriote was scouted by Tinnish and invited to the Rogers Centre last month for a private pre-draft workout"
This happens often, best of luck to Shaun.
Nice to see an OUA kid break through finally.
Rusty added 3 MPH in college, now consistently 89-91 topping 92, went 22-13 in all games pitched in school and in the summer leagues at the collegiate level, was on the all star team EVERY year including pitcher of the year, and added a change to go with his fastball and curve.
His 31st round choice is due to his size. Is not getting to the minor leagues "improvement"? Nothing wrong with Rusty, and yes, he's improved.
But thanks for calling me out a**h***.
His 31st round choice is due to his size. Is not getting to the minor leagues "improvement"? Nothing wrong with Rusty, and yes, he's improved.
But thanks for calling me out a**h***.
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Bum! I'm glad someone flushed you out. Why? So I could ask how ya' doin'? How ya' doin' Bum?
Congratulations to Rusty. From your description he's coming along just fine.
It was good to see your post.
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Bum! I'm glad someone flushed you out. Why? So I could ask how ya' doin'? How ya' doin' Bum?
Congratulations to Rusty. From your description he's coming along just fine.
It was good to see your post.
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quote:Originally posted by Bum:
His 31st round choice is due to his size. Is not getting to the minor leagues "improvement"? Nothing wrong with Rusty, and yes, he's improved.
But thanks for calling me out a**h***.
Sorry, what I mean "improvement" is on the Draft position thing. I have high expectation on Rusty 3 years ago, I thought he might crack into top 10 round this time. I am a little disappointed when I see 31. But Rusty still have one year left. Good luck next year, we got figure out some way to push him forward. Maybe get into more predraft camps, to let more scouts see him. More and more high schoolers get drafted earlier by just knowing the scouts......
Diamondthebest- Do you know Bum/Rusty personally? You speak as if you do.
That statement is blatantly incorrect and foolish. Scouts have found high school talent since the beginning of the game. The percentages are not increasing or decreasing for any "networking" reasons. Rusty pitches in a top DI conference for a top DI team. It is up to him, his advisor and his family what his next step in the future is. And only them.
Congrats Bum.
quote:More and more high schoolers get drafted earlier by just knowing the scouts......
That statement is blatantly incorrect and foolish. Scouts have found high school talent since the beginning of the game. The percentages are not increasing or decreasing for any "networking" reasons. Rusty pitches in a top DI conference for a top DI team. It is up to him, his advisor and his family what his next step in the future is. And only them.
Congrats Bum.
I don't speak for Bum, certainly, but look -- Rusty is not only a great picther but he's carrying a 4.0 gpa or **** near. He's a scholar-athlete. Maybe teams knew this year that this is a kid that very likely WANTS to graduate (and with honors and accolades).
I see Rusty tearing it up this summer, tearing it up for TT next spring, and getting a well-worth-waiting-for payday in the 2013 draft.
I got to see Rusty throw when he was still in HS (at a PG event). Great guy. And later on, ALMOST met Bum, but I think we were standing on opposite sides of the SPARQ testing event at Stanford lo these many years ago.
Good things come to those who wait.
I see Rusty tearing it up this summer, tearing it up for TT next spring, and getting a well-worth-waiting-for payday in the 2013 draft.
I got to see Rusty throw when he was still in HS (at a PG event). Great guy. And later on, ALMOST met Bum, but I think we were standing on opposite sides of the SPARQ testing event at Stanford lo these many years ago.
Good things come to those who wait.
Thank you, Krakatoa..
Just so all know.. Rusty is SIGNED with the Seattle Mariners and is now in the minor leagues, not at TTU. I'm very proud of him, and for anyone to detract from what he has accomplished is where I draw the line as far as the wrath of a father.
But enough on that. How's Tristan?
(BTW, thanks GWFS.. I miss you too, buddy.)
Just so all know.. Rusty is SIGNED with the Seattle Mariners and is now in the minor leagues, not at TTU. I'm very proud of him, and for anyone to detract from what he has accomplished is where I draw the line as far as the wrath of a father.
But enough on that. How's Tristan?
(BTW, thanks GWFS.. I miss you too, buddy.)
Wow, Bum, that's FREAKIN' FANTASTIC!!! How awesome is that??!!! Big M's fans here, as we spent our early family years in the Seattle area and got to see the M's when they were LOADED UP (A-Rod, KGJr, Randy, et al). This news makes me extremely happy!
I will PM you on Tristan's status.
I will PM you on Tristan's status.
I am really confused. Getting drafted in any round is fantastic , since when do people act like its a insult to be drafted in later rounds. Only a very few get drafted in top
Rounds. Sometimes I read these threads and wonder if some of the posters know what it's like to even get your name called at all and what a huge deal
It is. When you think about it most teams want 25 to 30
Guys to actually sign, half of those are pitchers so 30 teams times 12 is just over 300 pitchers drafted from the entire country. That is a huge accomplishment.Bum there are many great players in the MLB today that we're drafted in later rounds . Awesome for your son and best of luck
To him. I am really taken back by the questioning of this young mans improvement or whatever for goodness gracious his name was called that's a huge huge accomplishment and one anyone should be proud of.
Rounds. Sometimes I read these threads and wonder if some of the posters know what it's like to even get your name called at all and what a huge deal
It is. When you think about it most teams want 25 to 30
Guys to actually sign, half of those are pitchers so 30 teams times 12 is just over 300 pitchers drafted from the entire country. That is a huge accomplishment.Bum there are many great players in the MLB today that we're drafted in later rounds . Awesome for your son and best of luck
To him. I am really taken back by the questioning of this young mans improvement or whatever for goodness gracious his name was called that's a huge huge accomplishment and one anyone should be proud of.
Here, Here !!!
I agree 100%
Congratulations Bum! A tremendous accomplishment by your son!
It amazes me when I look around and realize who was not drafted...team mates of my son with better stats...it really makes me realize how little I understand about the process.
Tear it up Rusty!
I agree 100%
Congratulations Bum! A tremendous accomplishment by your son!
It amazes me when I look around and realize who was not drafted...team mates of my son with better stats...it really makes me realize how little I understand about the process.
Tear it up Rusty!
Diamondthebest - your comments relating to Bum's son are highly inappropriate. The only type of response in a thread like this ought to be congratulations 
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Dang this sour economy! Otherwise I'd be inviting you over for a slumber party!
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- "(BTW, thanks GWFS.. I miss you too, buddy.)"
Dang this sour economy! Otherwise I'd be inviting you over for a slumber party!
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Bum, congrats to you and your son!!!
there are many things in life that give a man a chill up his spine and a little pep in his step. hearing your son's name called is one.
being the father of a shorter lefty myself. they don't know what they got yet. congrats to you bum, i'd wish rusty luck...but i don't think he'll need it.
being the father of a shorter lefty myself. they don't know what they got yet. congrats to you bum, i'd wish rusty luck...but i don't think he'll need it.
What a cool thread...
Congrats to each of you guys (parents and kids).
What an exciting time.
Congrats to each of you guys (parents and kids).
What an exciting time.
I agree with the above, not sure why the poster is calling Rusty out.
Why not expose yourself and tell us who you are and what you know about how the draft works (especially this one). Go ahead, I dare ya.
Bum, congrats to your son and most of all enjoy the moments, I saw that rusty signed.
Why not expose yourself and tell us who you are and what you know about how the draft works (especially this one). Go ahead, I dare ya.
Bum, congrats to your son and most of all enjoy the moments, I saw that rusty signed.
Congrats Bum on Rusty's signing! I know you are very proud and should be.
And it does my heart good to post this below:
Chicago White Sox
Draft picks signed: RHP Chris Beck (2), RHP Brandon Brennan (4), RHP Tony Bucciferro (14), RHP James Hudelson (28), RHP Zach Isler (8), RHP Adam Lopez (21), RHP Cory McGinnis (22), RHP Storm Throne (25), LHP Zach Toney (26), 1B Keon Barnum (1.5), 1B Alex Williams (19), 2B Eric Grabe (24), 2B Micah Johnson (9), 3B Thomas McCarthy (18), 3B Steven Nikorak (32), 3B William Thompson (31), SS Nick Basto (5), SS Jake Brown (30), OF Kale Kiser (23)
Released: RHP Blake Drake
Added to 40-man roster: OF Jordan Danks
Removed from 40-man: SS Ozzie Martinez (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Pedro Hernandez, C Kevan Smith, OF Nick Ciolli, OF Keenyn Walker
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Buch, 3B Kyle Shelton
And it does my heart good to post this below:
Chicago White Sox
Draft picks signed: RHP Chris Beck (2), RHP Brandon Brennan (4), RHP Tony Bucciferro (14), RHP James Hudelson (28), RHP Zach Isler (8), RHP Adam Lopez (21), RHP Cory McGinnis (22), RHP Storm Throne (25), LHP Zach Toney (26), 1B Keon Barnum (1.5), 1B Alex Williams (19), 2B Eric Grabe (24), 2B Micah Johnson (9), 3B Thomas McCarthy (18), 3B Steven Nikorak (32), 3B William Thompson (31), SS Nick Basto (5), SS Jake Brown (30), OF Kale Kiser (23)
Released: RHP Blake Drake
Added to 40-man roster: OF Jordan Danks
Removed from 40-man: SS Ozzie Martinez (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Pedro Hernandez, C Kevan Smith, OF Nick Ciolli, OF Keenyn Walker
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Buch, 3B Kyle Shelton
I sincerely thank all of you. And good luck to all of you with sons at any level of competition. It only gets increasingly harder at each step, so to have the opportunity to move on is a real blessing. From this point on, let the pundits be the pundits, and as for me, I will surely just enjoy each day he continues to play this great game.
Bum,
quote:Originally posted by Bum:
From this point on, let the pundits be the pundits, and as for me, I will surely just enjoy each day he continues to play this great game.
quote:I will surely just enjoy each day he continues to play this great game.
Amen Brother!!!
Bum, not sure where your son was assigned but I'll be watching their rookie league team, the Pulaski Mariners, on Sunday. They are playing an exhibition against my son's college summer league team. If I see his name of the roster, I'll make sure I cheer for him (unless my son is pitching also )But good luck to him wherever he is assigned.
)But good luck to him wherever he is assigned.
Bum,
Congrats to Rusty, very cool!!!
Julie
P.S. Does anyone know who Diamondthebest is? Ridiculous comments!
Congrats to Rusty, very cool!!!
Julie
P.S. Does anyone know who Diamondthebest is? Ridiculous comments!
quote:Originally posted by MN-Mom:
P.S. Does anyone know who Diamondthebest is? Ridiculous comments!
I think Bum had him pegged fairly accurately.
Where's an "ignore button" when you need one?
Bum,
Congratulations on the success of your son. I, as many of you on here know that there are few who make this level, so your whole family should enjoy this. In fact you should enjoy every second of it!
Diamondthebest,
Let the players and their parents enjoy their moment. This is a very select group and we should be proud of each and everyone of them. This is THEIR decision to go pro and not ours.
All of the 2012 draftees,
Congratulations. This has been a long road, but this is just the beginning of a great experience.
Congratulations on the success of your son. I, as many of you on here know that there are few who make this level, so your whole family should enjoy this. In fact you should enjoy every second of it!
Diamondthebest,
Let the players and their parents enjoy their moment. This is a very select group and we should be proud of each and everyone of them. This is THEIR decision to go pro and not ours.
All of the 2012 draftees,
Congratulations. This has been a long road, but this is just the beginning of a great experience.
Congrats BUM, floridafan and 45Charlie...very cool. My best to your sons. These are truly priceless experiences...
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Nice of you to fly by Sky Chief! You need to buzz the site more often!
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Nice of you to fly by Sky Chief! You need to buzz the site more often!
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Congratulations to all the players and their families. Several local kids have also signed and are off and living their dream!
Exciting!!
Exciting!!