May I add my sons who were before the "showcase explosion"
Anthony--played at SUNY New Paltz --now in the banking business
Todd-- played at New Mexico State--now in the hotel business
Steven (Stepson)--played at Methodist (NC) and University of Hartford --now coaches with me and in the insurance business
Jerry-- great thread -- now we have an idea of who we are "talking" with
See you in Jupiter this October if not before
TRhit
Jerry, the Brewers have a rule 5 lhp named Matt Ford. A Taravella HS, Coral Springs, FL alum. Good luck to Ben. Most people don't realize just how difficult it is to play in the majors.
"May I add my sons who were before the 'showcase explosion'"
I guess that makes you one of the "Detonators," TR!!
I guess that makes you one of the "Detonators," TR!!
bbmama
Congrats to Brett, Barry University is a great academic school, and a good baseball program.
One of my kids played for Barry few years ago. Tell Brett that he is going to have two excellent team mates in Michael Fuentes, catcher ( Whom I coached from 10 to 14 years old), and Alex Meneses, SS (whom played with my son Marcos with the Florida Bombers).
May be I can meet Brett at the next ex-alumni game.
"Peace is, the respect for the other people's rights".
Benito Juarez
Congrats to Brett, Barry University is a great academic school, and a good baseball program.
One of my kids played for Barry few years ago. Tell Brett that he is going to have two excellent team mates in Michael Fuentes, catcher ( Whom I coached from 10 to 14 years old), and Alex Meneses, SS (whom played with my son Marcos with the Florida Bombers).
May be I can meet Brett at the next ex-alumni game.
"Peace is, the respect for the other people's rights".
Benito Juarez
I'll add my sons:
Nick Hill
2003 Sullivan East
Freshman for Army Black Knights
CL Hill
Tennessee High School Class of 2007
Bizazz: Milligan is a great school. Hope to see him next year.
"Freedom is not free."
Nick Hill
2003 Sullivan East
Freshman for Army Black Knights
CL Hill
Tennessee High School Class of 2007
Bizazz: Milligan is a great school. Hope to see him next year.
"Freedom is not free."
PGStaff: Jerry, is Nick still here in Norfolk? Tried to get him to a good high school game(Great Bridge went on to win the State AAA High School Championship). Wanted to see if he can still throw the ball through a brick wall. 
Russell Dixon
Houston Second Baptist
Senior 04 infielder
NLI Auburn University
2003 World Wood Bat Championship
Houston Second Baptist
Senior 04 infielder
NLI Auburn University
2003 World Wood Bat Championship
Greg Ladd, Prefect Game Fall Scout league, 2001, Nebraska, we took the league by the way!! Had several kids on our team that turned pro right after the league ended if you remember!! Jonathan, Marvin, and I believe Albert from Venezuala! 98% of the kids on the team either went Pro or ended up going D1!! Kudos to you Jerry!!!
Drew (Drewbob)Bowman 2004
Morrison, Colorado
LHP
Committed to Arizona State
Morrison, Colorado
LHP
Committed to Arizona State
wasn't his posted before?
Mark McGonigle- Bellaire HS
NLI Univ. of Houston
6`2" 195 OF/P
Must Read-www.switchhitting.com
NLI Univ. of Houston
6`2" 195 OF/P
Must Read-www.switchhitting.com
For the fun of it,
I am confused, thought that it was Josh Fogg who graduated from Taravella and played for Brewers. Let me know if I am wrong? When did Matt Ford graduate?
I am confused, thought that it was Josh Fogg who graduated from Taravella and played for Brewers. Let me know if I am wrong? When did Matt Ford graduate?
My son attended the PG National Underclass Showcase in Ft. Myers, Fl. Jan. 2-4 and had a great time. What a positive experience! PG did a great job. Thanks
Joseph Froelich, 05
LHP, OF
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, Illinois
GO HUSKIES
Updated July 31, 2006
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina
LHP
Sophomore
GO CHANTS!
Updated December 27, 2010
Transferred after sophomore year to:
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
LHP
Graduated May 2010
2010 Division 3 National Champions – June 1, 2010
GO TITANS!!!
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
Joseph Froelich, 05
LHP, OF
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, Illinois
GO HUSKIES
Updated July 31, 2006
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina
LHP
Sophomore
GO CHANTS!
Updated December 27, 2010
Transferred after sophomore year to:
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
LHP
Graduated May 2010
2010 Division 3 National Champions – June 1, 2010
GO TITANS!!!
"You can't hit what you can't see."
Ping Bodie (NYY 1918-21) Speaking on Walter Johnson
Matt Ford for sure. Not sure of the year, but I think it was '99.
Since PG was asking for posts from all 50 states I'll throw in my 2 cents from Utah.
My son is Cody Savage. 11 yoa
Plays for Utah Bandits of Rocky Mountain Baseball and the IU Titans. 75% of time plays catcher, rest of the time it's SS, 1B, pitcher and outfield. Struck out only 6 times in 40 games last summer.
To the best of my knowledge I'm the only poster from Utah on here.
GO UTES!
My son is Cody Savage. 11 yoa
Plays for Utah Bandits of Rocky Mountain Baseball and the IU Titans. 75% of time plays catcher, rest of the time it's SS, 1B, pitcher and outfield. Struck out only 6 times in 40 games last summer.
To the best of my knowledge I'm the only poster from Utah on here.
GO UTES!
Cameron Gray,rhp,of,07-Silverthorn Collegiate,Toronto, Ontario-Team Ontario 16U travelling team.
enias,
you've posted the reference 3 times already
!!!
Jan 16- When did you know you had a player
Jan 17-
Jan 18-
you've posted the reference 3 times already
!!!Jan 16- When did you know you had a player
Jan 17-
Jan 18-
BBmom,
This enias is, I believe, the same webster who stirred things up in the "Chat thread" which Fungo had to ultimately close. I believe he posted then under "x" something.
_______________________
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Famer
This enias is, I believe, the same webster who stirred things up in the "Chat thread" which Fungo had to ultimately close. I believe he posted then under "x" something.
_______________________
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Famer
Don't forget over 50 game balls for performance. That is alot of game balls. Anyone else have that many?
enias,
Why are you trying to ruin a very nice thread that is happening here?
Why do you keep posting your son's link over and over again in this and other threads?
Everyone here is happy for you and your son, why are you being rude and obnoxious?
Expressing your son's accomplishments are fine, but to persistently brag is wrong and self defeating.
This is all just my humble opionion and yes you can act as you wish.
Knowledge is Power! Thank you Mavens and HSBBWEB!
Why are you trying to ruin a very nice thread that is happening here?
Why do you keep posting your son's link over and over again in this and other threads?
Everyone here is happy for you and your son, why are you being rude and obnoxious?
Expressing your son's accomplishments are fine, but to persistently brag is wrong and self defeating.
This is all just my humble opionion and yes you can act as you wish.
Knowledge is Power! Thank you Mavens and HSBBWEB!
recab -
Thanks for your response. Brett acually spent some time with Alex and Michael on his visit to Barry. We agree - excellent players and great guys. We watched the alumni game (were you there?) We are looking forward to being part of the baseball family there. You didn't say - where is your son playing? Hope to meet you next year!
- bbmama
Sportsplus5 - Great to hear from you, too! How's Steven? Any decisions yet - PLEASE let us know. You can leave me a PM - I findly figured out how to do that. - bbmama
Thanks for your response. Brett acually spent some time with Alex and Michael on his visit to Barry. We agree - excellent players and great guys. We watched the alumni game (were you there?) We are looking forward to being part of the baseball family there. You didn't say - where is your son playing? Hope to meet you next year!
- bbmama
Sportsplus5 - Great to hear from you, too! How's Steven? Any decisions yet - PLEASE let us know. You can leave me a PM - I findly figured out how to do that. - bbmama
Scott Crook LHP/OF
Wichita Falls Rider '06
Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls Rider '06
Wichita Falls, Texas
Wes Tignor 2005
South Gwinnett High School
Snellville, Georgia
RHP
2003 Georgia Underclass Showcase
2004 PG Underclass National Showcase
South Gwinnett High School
Snellville, Georgia
RHP
2003 Georgia Underclass Showcase
2004 PG Underclass National Showcase
Our son is
Rusty Holzhauer, '04
6'3" 210 RHP/1st
Rancho Buena Vista H.S.
Vista, CA (San Diego)
Rusty hasn't committed anywhere yet. Has visited a couple of schools with another visit planned.
Rusty Holzhauer, '04
6'3" 210 RHP/1st
Rancho Buena Vista H.S.
Vista, CA (San Diego)
Rusty hasn't committed anywhere yet. Has visited a couple of schools with another visit planned.
Cody Neyman
RHP 6'3 210
Mckeesport Hight School
Pennsylvania
nli ohio university
RHP 6'3 210
Mckeesport Hight School
Pennsylvania
nli ohio university
Hey!!
Our son is...
Russ Geary
1B/RHP 6'1 1/2 195
Glassport, PA
Class of 2005
South Allegheny High School
Pittsburgh Tiger Travel Team
(Played with and against the preceeding Cody Neyman---Great player and young man!!)
Our son is...
Russ Geary
1B/RHP 6'1 1/2 195
Glassport, PA
Class of 2005
South Allegheny High School
Pittsburgh Tiger Travel Team
(Played with and against the preceeding Cody Neyman---Great player and young man!!)
Our son:
Erik Cordier
RHP 6'4" 195
Southern Door HS '04
Sturgeon Bay, WI
NLI: North Carolina State Wolfpack
2003:
PG National
Ohio Warhawks
Area Code Games
Erik Cordier
RHP 6'4" 195
Southern Door HS '04
Sturgeon Bay, WI
NLI: North Carolina State Wolfpack
2003:
PG National
Ohio Warhawks
Area Code Games
justbaseball,
Don't know if this is the place for this, but I just received a call from a scout that saw your son pitch today and also the last time he pitched. 89-93 one day, 89-92 the other. Said the changeup was unreal today and that he carved up a good hitting team in a hurry. He also said the breaking ball was great the last time out.
It's fun following these kids. Wish him luck from us, not that he needs it. Email me, if you'd rather I wouldn't mention these things.
Don't know if this is the place for this, but I just received a call from a scout that saw your son pitch today and also the last time he pitched. 89-93 one day, 89-92 the other. Said the changeup was unreal today and that he carved up a good hitting team in a hurry. He also said the breaking ball was great the last time out.
It's fun following these kids. Wish him luck from us, not that he needs it. Email me, if you'd rather I wouldn't mention these things.
Hi Jerry,
Happy new year to you and Betty and Andy. The Emaus Family wishes you the best with PG and will miss taking home those rings that have been collected in the past. However Brad will collect a few CWS rings when he arrives at Tulane in 2005!
Thanks for all the fun in the last 3 years...
Happy new year to you and Betty and Andy. The Emaus Family wishes you the best with PG and will miss taking home those rings that have been collected in the past. However Brad will collect a few CWS rings when he arrives at Tulane in 2005!
Thanks for all the fun in the last 3 years...
RHP
PG,
Check a state off your list...Mine is at South Dakota State. And there was a post from North Dakota State as well, about page 10 or so.
"There's no crying in baseball!"
Check a state off your list...Mine is at South Dakota State. And there was a post from North Dakota State as well, about page 10 or so.
"There's no crying in baseball!"
11,
My son was your son's first victim at Ft. Myers last year. 91mph swinging, your son is a great talent!!
Catchersdad
My son was your son's first victim at Ft. Myers last year. 91mph swinging, your son is a great talent!!
Catchersdad
Dexter Williams
SS/2B 6'3" 195
2005 Lake Brantley HS
Altamonte Springs FL
4.1 GPA
2003:
Team One South
Perfect Game Wood Bat Championship 2003
Central Fl Predators summer 03
Area Code Tryouts
Junior Olympics/ Jupiter 2003
SS/2B 6'3" 195
2005 Lake Brantley HS
Altamonte Springs FL
4.1 GPA
2003:
Team One South
Perfect Game Wood Bat Championship 2003
Central Fl Predators summer 03
Area Code Tryouts
Junior Olympics/ Jupiter 2003
PGStaff - Thanks for the report - just got back from LA (got a ticket along the way 
). It was fun to be back out there again watching baseball in 60+ degree weather with shorts on (better break out the sunglasses for those white legs! 
)!
I thought he looked really good too - but hey, I'm not too objective. Anyways, the thing that blew me away was the catcher - Robbie Alcombrack (sp?). Sophomore catching 90+ jumping fastballs and all the other moving offspeed stuff E.D. was dealing like he'd been doing it all his life. I know you guys have Robbie ranked high for an 06, but he is the REAL DEAL! WOW! I wish he'd transfer high schools!
). It was fun to be back out there again watching baseball in 60+ degree weather with shorts on (better break out the sunglasses for those white legs! )!I thought he looked really good too - but hey, I'm not too objective. Anyways, the thing that blew me away was the catcher - Robbie Alcombrack (sp?). Sophomore catching 90+ jumping fastballs and all the other moving offspeed stuff E.D. was dealing like he'd been doing it all his life. I know you guys have Robbie ranked high for an 06, but he is the REAL DEAL! WOW! I wish he'd transfer high schools!
Jerad Stevens
The Woodlands High School
Class of '07, RHP/3B
Summer team - Houston Banditos
The Woodlands High School
Class of '07, RHP/3B
Summer team - Houston Banditos
JustBB -
Congratulations on what sounds like a GREAT outing by your son and the rest of the team. We love our SoCal neighbors, it's always fun to make that long drive over the grapevine when you win the tourney! How did the other pitchers on your team look?
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Congratulations on what sounds like a GREAT outing by your son and the rest of the team. We love our SoCal neighbors, it's always fun to make that long drive over the grapevine when you win the tourney! How did the other pitchers on your team look?
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Chris Nelson (04)
SS/XRHP
Redan High School.
In the Great State of Georgia!
Chris has been to many of the PG Events over the last three years except for this Fall, he missed Jupiter ( what a bummmmmer).
Thanks for the memories.
Daryl Nelson
SS/XRHP
Redan High School.
In the Great State of Georgia!
Chris has been to many of the PG Events over the last three years except for this Fall, he missed Jupiter ( what a bummmmmer).
Thanks for the memories.
Daryl Nelson
URKillingMeBlue - I thought they all looked great.
Brad Bergeson threw the semis - 90-93 with a very good splitter.
Jeff Lyman was solid against ABD. Eric Massingham threw well as did Tyson Ross. David Cooper and Joe Hatasaki (sophomore from Mountain View) both threw shutout ball in relief in 2 apperances each while sitting in the high 80's. I know I'm forgetting one or two others, but they all looked impressive. Pretty amazing stuff for January outings.
Hitting was really good as well from pretty much everyone. Can Brett Wallace swing the bat or what?!?!
Brad Bergeson threw the semis - 90-93 with a very good splitter.
Jeff Lyman was solid against ABD. Eric Massingham threw well as did Tyson Ross. David Cooper and Joe Hatasaki (sophomore from Mountain View) both threw shutout ball in relief in 2 apperances each while sitting in the high 80's. I know I'm forgetting one or two others, but they all looked impressive. Pretty amazing stuff for January outings.
Hitting was really good as well from pretty much everyone. Can Brett Wallace swing the bat or what?!?!
Chad Olson
'07 2B/SS
Ripon College
Ryan Olson
'06 SS/3B/P
Brown Deer HS
Also going to Ripon College.
'07 2B/SS
Ripon College
Ryan Olson
'06 SS/3B/P
Brown Deer HS
Also going to Ripon College.
My Grandson.......Frank Bainer, 04, Holy Cross High, Connecticut. starts 3rd year as varsity catcher...switch hitter . Better than average receiver and ball blocker.Handles pitchers well. Knows the game. A "sponge" at learning. Excellant student. Has not committed yet to college. Education top priority. Went to a PG event last summer. Not a big kid yet, so not realy noticible. My son, like me grew late, stopped growing around 20. My son was a " Banjo" type hitter, till after high school than became a power hitter. Hope it is in the genes for my grandson. If so, a real "gem" in college. The bottom line ,though, is he is a Great kid.