Yes, I know it is a tease but it will be announced soon.
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Originally Posted by redbird5:
Yes, I know it is a tease but it will be announced soon.
Don't leave us hanging too long! 
Ok, ok, ok...
I won't leave y'all hanging any longer...
After much thought, I am going to declare myself draft eligible for the 2016 MLB Draft.
Thank you for your support!
Rich
Originally Posted by PIS:
Ok, ok, ok...
I won't leave y'all hanging any longer...
After much thought, I am going to declare myself draft eligible for the 2016 MLB Draft.
Thank you for your support!
Rich
... this was one of my Top 3 guesses, for sure! 
Someone's going to San Diego in August
Likely another individual announcing their bid as a republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election!
I've seriously been on the edge of my seat all week waiting for this announcement!
After doing some research, I think I have figured out who. I guess the question is where?
...or maybe I am totally off base..... (lol, I made a joke)
Well, now that the CWS is over, all the UVA draftees can sign their pro deals ....
Some have guessed around it but I am proud to announce that Oakton's Joe Rizzo has been selected to play in the Perfect Game All America Game. He will join several EvoShield Canes teammates. Very proud of Joe. I've enjoyed coaching him and watching him grow.
It may not be a big deal to some of you but it is huge to me. Joe and his family are great people.
Originally Posted by redbird5:
Some have guessed around it but I am proud to announce that Oakton's Joe Rizzo has been selected to play in the Perfect Game All America Game. He will join several EvoShield Canes teammates. Very proud of Joe. I've enjoyed coaching him and watching him grow.
It may not be a big deal to some of you but it is huge to me. Joe and his family are great people.
Awesome, congrats to Joe and family! This game is televised, correct?
Yes, the game is televised. VA has had arms there before but I think Jake Cave was the only other position player from VA to attend.
Originally Posted by redbird5:
Yes, the game is televised. VA has had arms there before but I think Jake Cave was the only other position player from VA to attend.
Awesome, will Joe be joined by teammate Nicholas Quintana?
Originally Posted by Rough Diamond:
Originally Posted by redbird5:
Yes, the game is televised. VA has had arms there before but I think Jake Cave was the only other position player from VA to attend.
Awesome, will Joe be joined by teammate Nicholas Quintana?
Yes, and Seth Beer, Dion Henderson and maybe 2-3 more
"VA has had arms there before but I think Jake Cave was the only other position player from VA to attend."
I believe Godwin 2005 grad Justin Bristow was there as a 2-way guy in 2004.
Originally Posted by Midlo Dad:
"VA has had arms there before but I think Jake Cave was the only other position player from VA to attend."
I believe Godwin 2005 grad Justin Bristow was there as a 2-way guy in 2004.
Midlo,
You are correct. It sucks getting old.
Originally Posted by redbird5:
Some have guessed around it but I am proud to announce that Oakton's Joe Rizzo has been selected to play in the Perfect Game All America Game. He will join several EvoShield Canes teammates. Very proud of Joe. I've enjoyed coaching him and watching him grow.
It may not be a big deal to some of you but it is huge to me. Joe and his family are great people.
Atta boy Joe! Sweet reward for all the hard work put in to make yourself better. Congratulations to him + his supportive family. Well done!
He was a pretty happy camper when PGStaff came over to give him the news. So thanks to all (both here and elsewhere) for your recognition. He truly appreciates it, and that isn't an empty platitude: he really does appreciate the good words.
Couple of things from Dad:
1) Specific to the 2016 class: there are so many very, very good ballplayers in the Commonwealth, from those that are recognized by PG, e.g., Bobby, Noah, Jalen, Garrett, Michael, Khalil, Cayman, etc., etc., to those who deserve greater recognition, e.g., Jake A., Jared D., Logan D., Justin A., etc., etc. So it really is something to be considered a part of this excellent class of players, and receive this honor from PG.
2) And there have been some tremendous ballplayers that came through VA who attended the All American (formally Aflac) game. I went through AA history and collected these alumni:
2008 | Menchville HS, Va. | |
2010 | Kecoughtan HS, Va. | |
2011 | Home Schooled, Va. | |
2005 | Halifax County Hs, Va. | |
2003 | Oakton HS, Va. | |
2010 | Menchville HS, Va. | |
2007 | St. Anne's Belfield HS, Va. | |
2007 | James River HS, Va. | |
2006 | Kempsville HS, Va. | |
2004 | Great Bridge HS, Va. | |
2004 | Mills E. Godwin HS, Va. |
The ones with asterisks were marked as pure position players by PG (including that Upton kid). Joe's the second player from Oakton HS. And I'm hoping that VA continues to receive greater recognition for its baseball talent.
On the other hand: I wish he'd clean up his room a little more often than once a decade. Thankfully he has a girlfriend, which necessitates the need to shower regularly.
Awesome stuff, Joe. So happy for and proud of him (hey, I can say proud...I coached him for a season...he could pitch back then, too!). J (thanks for the S/O) and I will see him tomorrow down here in Nashville and will congratulate him in person. The real question, is the (really) long hair gonna make a comeback?!