MID ATLANTIC ROOKIES

My son's a hs freshman, so I don't know specifics about his team, but I think they tend to do well. I do know Mike; through a friend-of-a-friend, my son took baseball lessons from him when he was in 5th-6th grade. He'd drive down from Pennsylvania; the lesson was supposed to last an hour and he'd stay 3. You'd have to force him to take your money. He knows everything about baseball and is just an incredible teacher and person. I hope my son has the chance to play for him someday.

LHPMom

Hey Hit It Here, Let me tell you about Mike Chroniger. He is the most fair and sincere coach I have ever seen in my life. My son played for him for two summers and a fall season. Because of Mike, my son received a scholarship to play ball at Notre Dame in before school started his senior year. he is a freshman there now. L. Cooper #36. (on ND web site) Mike put my son in front of no less than 400 college and pro scouts in the first summer alone. probably 1200 overall. He only takes his team where they can be seen by college coaches. His teams do not play for trophies, they play for scholarships. Over the past 2 years, I am 100% certain that everyone of his players has received D1 scholarships. He carries about 25 kids on the roster. Every single kid plays at least 4 innings. His system is great. If your son is a blue chipper and will be drafted out of HS then you do not need to play for him. If not, Mike will totally benfit your son. He does practice by the way, and we played the best teams on the East Coast from Florida to NY. The experience was awesome and his advice on the strengths and weaknesses of my son enabled us to get better. If mike asked your son to play for him, your son has talent. Mike is on a first name basis with coaches across the country. yes there are other showcase teams out there, but my money is on Mike Chroniger. have a great day.

If your son has the chance to play for Mike I wouldn't hesitate in the least. He is an awesome person, an incredible guy and just a great coach. He will work with your son and give an honest assessment of his talent. My son played on a team that joined up with Mike's at some tounaments. He treated my son as one of his own players. My nephew played on Mike's team. He was later drafted out of high school. Mike's connections, knowledge and help are one of a kind. He treats each player the same no matter the talent level and to tell you the truth your son isn't on his team unless he can play. He will invest himself in your son and he truly wants to help him find a place to play after high school. Do not hesitate to take a place on his team.

Contact information for Coach Chroniger?

Mike Chroniger
email: MikeCRookiesBaseball@yahoo.com
home phone: 717-334-8143
be warned, he never returns phone calls, just keep calling until you get him...

www.midatlanticrookies.com

On the main HSBW site, please click on articles, then page 2, then look at the article titled "Brian's Story". If you want a testimonial to Mike's character this should do it. He is one in a trillion!

My 2011 had a individual workout with Mike this Spring and was asked to join the team for Summer/Fall 2010. Great experience so far...teaching the guys how to improve in all areas and how to showcase. We can't wait for upcoming events at SelectFest, PG Georgia and PG Jupiter.

Mark me down as one of a very large number of people who like and respect Mike Chroniger.

Played against them last summer in Marietta, Ga. First class kids, coaches and parents.

2 of Mikes players played @ the school I work for, Mike would drive to the school during the fall and throw bp for one and the other pitch bullpens. My 8th grade son would shag and get to throw bullpens w/mike and his players after a couple of sesssions Mike offered to take my son to Cary NC for a showcase. My son was not disappointed and niether was I, a good coach, takes care of the kids. It's still early for my son but from some of the calls I've had from other showcase coaches Mikes at the top of my list.
Thanks Mike!!

Mike Chroniger's Rookies almost ran the table at the PG Georgia 17U National Wood Bat Tournament...3rd place finish out of 216 teams...7-1-1 record...Congratulations!

watched a couple innings of their game against the Mid Atlantic Red Sox yesterday at University of MD. Teams looked pretty evenly matched with both pitchers getting hit pretty soundly. Wonder what the outcome of the game was?

Scores from the tournament are here.

http://www.midatlanticredsox.n...e/mid-summer-classic

Gonna brag litle. My guy pitched against the Red Sox's on friday. A 1 hit shut out. Too bad I was at work that day....

Congrats to all the northeast teams at GA. It was a great showing. We were kidding about how they say NE kids have trouble in the south with the heat etc. Our response was they don't know real baseball till they played on a 40 degree day with a light mist and the wind blowing.

That's the great part about living in Maryland. You start playing in March, when it's 30 degrees and snowing. You play through July, with 102 temps and killer humidity, right through to early November, when it's back to 30 degrees (but no snow.) Our kids can play anywhere.

Son's first JV game this year, it was 37 degrees out, and it lasted 4 hours, went into extra innings!! Love the Pa spring baseball! Just like you said LHPMom2012, cold in March, stinkin hot and humid in July. But we love it, makes 'em tough and ready to play in any weather.

BTW, would like to see the Mid Atlantic Rookies play at some point. Have hopes for our son to play on that team. I have heard such good things about the team and the coach, as many of said here.

Rookies play in events at JMU and Mt St Mary's in August.

Mid Atlantic Rookies are a top notch program with talent and great at getting their players exposure. Mike is one of the best coaches in the region. If a player has the opportunity to play for the program he is very lucky.

What happened to the Mid Atlantic Rookies? Their site is gone?

I don’t know what happened to the web site, but the Rookies are out there. Nice showing at the DN Super 17/18u Invitational Wood Bat. Did not allow a run in the first three games, then lost 3-1 to Evoshield 17U Prospects on Monday. They will be at East Cobb for the 17u National Championship next week.

Just staring this forum up again, I am interested in getting coaching form Mr. Chroniger. I see that a lot of people say that he is good and a great coach. I live near Gettysburg, PA. I am wondering what it costs to get coaching from him for catchers.

Wesley,  this was the first thing that popped up on a google search:

 

http://www.smallballacademy.com/about/about-SBBA.php

 

 

Thank you! I will also email the email that someone posted on here to try to find out more!

There is info on catching and current contact info in the link! 

I found the info on catching lessons and the contact info also. Thanks!

 

Is the name of the team for the summer of 2016 still the Mid-Atlantic Rookies? I am hoping to try out for the team.

I checked the Perfect Game 17u WWBA teams/rosters for you from this past July and there was a Mid Atlantic Rookies out of Gettysburg, PA listed.

OKay, thank you. That is the team that I hope to try out for next summer.