Nice Article on Monk Kreder & Keller Baseball

Nice piece on this program and this awesome player.

Good Luck in the playoffs Keller!!!!!

I taught many of the young men on this Keller squad and they are, like the majority of Metroplex baseball players, hardworking, classy athletes.

I wasn't fortunate enough to teach the young catcher, but have heard wonderful things about him through other hsbbw-ers.

Congrats to him and all the Indians!

Congrats to Monk. He has really been the backbone of the team this year.

There are many sides to a ballplayer and I just got to see another side of Monk..... These past 2 years I have watched this catcher play in games against our team and have been awe struck............

Today I received a very nice PM from this young man, who I have never met, thanking me for my post on this thread...... That, to me, says a lot about this young man that he took the time to thank me and then spoke about being at our game last night with some kind words. WOW....how many young men would do that????

Monk, I wish you well and your team well in the playoffs and I wish you much success in the Baseball Future that lies ahead of you.

I've said it before and I will say it again.....

I obviously have a special intrest in catchers and have had the chance to coach a few. Although never coached him, Monk Kreder is the best amatuer catcher I have ever seen.

Another prediction........

In this years DFW high school class, I predict Monk Kreder to be playing professional baseball longer than any other player drafted bearing any injuries. Whether he turns pro this year or after his college career.

Talent only takes you so far. You have to have a little mean streak in you. This kid has it. Hard nosed players go a long way.

Only thing I recommend though Monk, save the high top "bling-bling" shoes for when your a DH later in your career.

I hear ya Ken! He gets it. He understands that life is not a movie about him. He does have a swagger but it is channeled in the right direction. Monk is ok with going 0 - 4 and winning rather than going 3 - 4 and losing. One of the hardest working kids you will ever see.

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:
I've said it before and I will say it again.....
I predict Monk Kreder to be playing professional baseball longer than any other player drafted bearing any injuries. Whether he turns pro this year or after his college career.
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I think he has signed with TCU. What are the odds he will actually go there versus going pro?

Thats only a question Monk, his family, and what happens in the draft could answer.

Either way, I assume his talents and character will take him into the pro game whenever the time is right.