Check the list again, soxfan, He's there.
Deservedly so. I know him personally and he's as impressive off the field as he is on the field. He's one of the finest young men you'd ever get a chance to meet. It's a shame he plays for Middletown. hahaha. (rivalry joke there)
His younger brother Chase will be a player to watch in the coming years too.
His younger brother Chase will be a player to watch in the coming years too.
LT,
Interesting comment.
From the information distributed among MSABC before Dec 5, that talented HS player was NOT on the nominee list, or ballot that I was emailed and voted on.
I do know the nice family of the talented HS player you mentioned and have been over their house for steak dinner, as I coached the older brother (at Penn State maybe?) when he was a teenager. Don't think (or haven't heard) younger brother has early signed. Yet, knowing the family, I will bet younger brother is as smart as older brother, since getting into Penn State is getting harder every year (especially for out of staters).
I did see the Centennial Head Coach at the Dec meeting. He may have submitted a write in. Don't know. I more recall him complaining that the Howard County HS players had to compete in the same MSABC Regional as HS Players in Montgomery County, and Southern Maryland counties, and that he pleaded to move Howard County from the MSABC South Region to the MSABC North Region. That in itself, was interesting.
Here's the top 12 (listed alphabetically) 2007 vote getters.
Tyler Bennett
Steve Benvenuto
Brian Green
Brett Harman
Keith Hessler
Tyler Hibbs
Kevin Jacob
Kyle Kane
Adam Kolarek
Shawn Pleffner
Ryan Rivers
Joe Yermal
Since the goal was to recognize 30 HS players at the MSABC Banquet, the concensus and voting on the next 18 players was no picnic this year, sort of speak, and probably more so this year than in the last ten. (i.e. new inexperienced MSABC Board of Directors).
Bottom Line: The process probably is not perfect. It does work. It could be improved. And reminds me of the controversial of the BSC algorithm. And of course HS Teachers that coach HS baseball would not be considered math subject matter experts, with exception (ie C Sullivan - R Cameron, a few others).
Summary: Let's see your $25 MSABC dues and come out and have some other interesting points of view.
Happy Holiday,
Bear
Last time I checked Ty Main was not on that list of 12 players that officially made it. He is on the nomination list.
Thanks again for all those who participate in this forum.
Interesting comment.
From the information distributed among MSABC before Dec 5, that talented HS player was NOT on the nominee list, or ballot that I was emailed and voted on.
I do know the nice family of the talented HS player you mentioned and have been over their house for steak dinner, as I coached the older brother (at Penn State maybe?) when he was a teenager. Don't think (or haven't heard) younger brother has early signed. Yet, knowing the family, I will bet younger brother is as smart as older brother, since getting into Penn State is getting harder every year (especially for out of staters).
I did see the Centennial Head Coach at the Dec meeting. He may have submitted a write in. Don't know. I more recall him complaining that the Howard County HS players had to compete in the same MSABC Regional as HS Players in Montgomery County, and Southern Maryland counties, and that he pleaded to move Howard County from the MSABC South Region to the MSABC North Region. That in itself, was interesting.
Here's the top 12 (listed alphabetically) 2007 vote getters.
Tyler Bennett
Steve Benvenuto
Brian Green
Brett Harman
Keith Hessler
Tyler Hibbs
Kevin Jacob
Kyle Kane
Adam Kolarek
Shawn Pleffner
Ryan Rivers
Joe Yermal
Since the goal was to recognize 30 HS players at the MSABC Banquet, the concensus and voting on the next 18 players was no picnic this year, sort of speak, and probably more so this year than in the last ten. (i.e. new inexperienced MSABC Board of Directors).
Bottom Line: The process probably is not perfect. It does work. It could be improved. And reminds me of the controversial of the BSC algorithm. And of course HS Teachers that coach HS baseball would not be considered math subject matter experts, with exception (ie C Sullivan - R Cameron, a few others).
Summary: Let's see your $25 MSABC dues and come out and have some other interesting points of view.
Happy Holiday,
Bear
Last time I checked Ty Main was not on that list of 12 players that officially made it. He is on the nomination list.
Thanks again for all those who participate in this forum.
Soxfan: No, he doesn't appear on the top 12 list as posted by Bear, but there are 18 more players who have also made the Preseason team, (30 total) as far as I understand. I wonder how kosher it is that the first 12 have been posted, and why can't we hear who the other 18 are? Either the Preseason Team is secret or is not. Or are only 18 names secret?? I'm confused!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by soxfan:
Last time I checked Ty Main was not on that list of 12 players that officially made it. He is on the nomination list.
[QUOTE]
Frank,
Main is on the list.
Bear
Last time I checked Ty Main was not on that list of 12 players that officially made it. He is on the nomination list.
[QUOTE]
Frank,
Main is on the list.
Bear
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quote:You mean the DC player(s) getting heavily recruited by Wake Forrest and MD? I think you'll be better pleased when your son makes ALL-MET... Wink Wink
I think you will be more plaesed when your son makes the top prospect team for perfect game wink wink
Bear,
I am sorry. I really must of overlooked the names on someone else's post. Ty is on there, and I apologize.
I am sorry. I really must of overlooked the names on someone else's post. Ty is on there, and I apologize.
The names missing are from the WCAC --- althought the schools play high schools in Maryland....How can the selection not include DC -- when the majority of their games are played against Maryland Teams (Dematha, Good Counsel etc.)......and typically some of the best talent is in the WCAC ---
It is my understanding that the younger Bechta signed early to Lafayette College as an outfielder. A couple of other HoCo players went there. The older brother went to UPenn and played for the Quakers a couple of years. TJ surgery took him out of his junior season.
just wanted to give a congrats to tyler hibbs who i saw as not only a md preseason all state selection but for being 1 of 2 md kids on the Louisville Slugger Pre- season All American list.
http://www.baseballnews.com/allamericans/currenthsallamericans.htm
http://www.baseballnews.com/allamericans/currenthsallamericans.htm
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