Taylor Walton
2012
Lamar Consolidated High School (Rosenberg, TX)
6'0", 165
Bat/Throw: L/R
OF
Travel Team: 18U Houston Banditos Black
Jonathan Jones, 2011
Catcher, 5'10, 170 lbs R/R
Ruston High, Ruston, LA
Catcher, 5'10, 170 lbs R/R
Ruston High, Ruston, LA
Not my son, but my cousin is Matt Vernon.
Matt Vernon
2013
Inf, 6', 185 lbs.
B/T: R/R
Advance, NC
Showcase Team: Dirtbags
He is currently receiving interest from East Carolina, NC State, and Clemson
Matt Vernon
2013
Inf, 6', 185 lbs.
B/T: R/R
Advance, NC
Showcase Team: Dirtbags
He is currently receiving interest from East Carolina, NC State, and Clemson
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Welcome to the HSBBW ncbaseball25.
Call in tonight and tell us about your cousin Matt!
And gonefishin...nice photo of your son Jonathan!
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Welcome to the HSBBW ncbaseball25.
Call in tonight and tell us about your cousin Matt!
And gonefishin...nice photo of your son Jonathan!
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quote:Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
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Welcome to the HSBBW ncbaseball25.
Call in tonight and tell us about your cousin Matt!
And gonefishin...nice photo of your son Jonathan!
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What exactly do you mean call in?
Thanks. Will be trying to earn a roster spot at Ole Miss as a walk on this fall.
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We had a 'call in' show last night. Here's the whole story...
Check it out and call in if you like. Next broadscast will be Sunday @11:00pm EDT. Details can be found in the Chat Room forum.
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- "What exactly do you mean call in?"
We had a 'call in' show last night. Here's the whole story...
Check it out and call in if you like. Next broadscast will be Sunday @11:00pm EDT. Details can be found in the Chat Room forum.
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Greg Brownson
2012
Jefferson Forest High School (Forest, VA)
6'1", 175
Bat/Throw: R/R
RHP/1B/3B
Travel Team: Richmond Braves 2012 American
2012
Jefferson Forest High School (Forest, VA)
6'1", 175
Bat/Throw: R/R
RHP/1B/3B
Travel Team: Richmond Braves 2012 American
I just realized I had not posted on this thread.
http://www.cornellbigred.com/n...6.aspx?path=baseball
Connor Kaufmann
Cornell '14
Bat/Throw: L/R
RHP/DH/OF
Travel Team: Richmond Braves National 2010
High School: Governor's Academy for Engineering at LC Bird HS
Attachments
Images (1)
Very nice pic Fen!
quote:Originally posted by Ryanrod23:
Very nice pic Fen!
Another Richmond Braves parent here. Photo from 2004.
Tim Melville (front center)
Bat/Throw: R/R
RHP/3B/SS
Travel Team: Richmond Braves National 2008
High School: Wentzville (MO) Holt
Tim Melville (front center)
Bat/Throw: R/R
RHP/3B/SS
Travel Team: Richmond Braves National 2008
High School: Wentzville (MO) Holt
Thanks Ryanrod23 and bsbl247. That picture of Connor was taken in his first college appearance against top ranked UVA in Charlottesville. Let's say, he was just a little nervous. 
TMM_Dad,
Sweet picture from the archives. Tim will always be THE GUY that put the Richmond Braves on the map! Best of luck to him the rest of the minor leavgue season.
TMM_Dad,
Sweet picture from the archives. Tim will always be THE GUY that put the Richmond Braves on the map! Best of luck to him the rest of the minor leavgue season.
Guess I'll start this thread back up.
Dondrei Hubbard - 2012
Creekview High School (GA)
Catcher 6', 220lbs R/R
Oh well tried posting a photo. Here is video.
Dondrei Hubbard
Dondrei Hubbard - 2012
Creekview High School (GA)
Catcher 6', 220lbs R/R
Oh well tried posting a photo. Here is video.
Dondrei Hubbard
wbethea13,
Dondrei is a good looking kid. After viewing his video, it looks like he could be roaming the football field at the LB position
...best of luck to him during his senior year.
Dondrei is a good looking kid. After viewing his video, it looks like he could be roaming the football field at the LB position
Domenic Ferrante
2012 Grad
Landstown High School, Virginia Beach, VA
5'8", 175
Bat/Throw: R/R
LF/OF
Travel Team: Mid-Atlantic Pirates Black
95MPH exit speed, 86MPH outfield velocity
Skills Combine Video
2012 Grad
Landstown High School, Virginia Beach, VA
5'8", 175
Bat/Throw: R/R
LF/OF
Travel Team: Mid-Atlantic Pirates Black
95MPH exit speed, 86MPH outfield velocity
Skills Combine Video
lol thanks bsbl247..but he likes running the ball. He is a fullback and definitely doesnt run out of bounds..
quote:Originally posted by SultanofSwat:
I assume you meant 95 exit speed, not bat speed.
Yes, thanks...
Ariel Kenney
Class of 2014
St.Augustine High School San Diego,California
3B,2B,OF
5'7" 175lbs R/R
Class of 2014
St.Augustine High School San Diego,California
3B,2B,OF
5'7" 175lbs R/R
Jeremy Randolph
Class of 2014
Miamisburg HS Miamisburg Ohio
5'9" 160 R/R
86 mph 4 seam, 68 curve
RHP, SS, 3b, C
Class of 2014
Miamisburg HS Miamisburg Ohio
5'9" 160 R/R
86 mph 4 seam, 68 curve
RHP, SS, 3b, C
Thanks Swampboy, we are just getting started in this process and it is a bit overwhelming. He was at a tournament last summer (after freshman year) that had an individual workout piece with college coaches present. he did well and is getting lots of emails about coming to their camps. so I thought I should find websites that dealt with recruiting so he and I can be better informed on what to do and what not to do
Hey chefmike - You have found the ONLY website you will need!
Welcome aboard and have fun! The years will fly by!
Welcome aboard and have fun! The years will fly by!
thanks floridafan, only problem is I have spent 4 hours today reading it! 
. I need to work to keep paying for all of it plus house, car, food, etc.
. I need to work to keep paying for all of it plus house, car, food, etc.
I for one have really enjoyed and appreciated HSBW. I was pretty much thrust into the whole College Recruitment thing early and found this site a tremendous place for real information concerning schools, recruiting, showcases and more. I love seeing the stories of all the kids reaching for their dreams. Thanks to the HSBW staff for all they do and best of luck to all the kids and parents!
My son:
Lucas Giolito
Harvard-Westlake HS
Class of 2012
6'6" 242 lbs
RHP
UCLA Commit
My son:
Lucas Giolito
Harvard-Westlake HS
Class of 2012
6'6" 242 lbs
RHP
UCLA Commit
For those who don't know, Aldoinla's son is the #1 ranked high school baseball player in the country for the 2012 draft according to Perfect Game, and won the 2011 Baseball America Pitcher of the Year award for high school ballplayers. Suffice to say that there is a possibility he won't be putting on a Bruins uniform next fall.
Aldoinla,
You are very gracious in your son's success! The fruit does not fall far from the tree.
Wish him more success in the future.
RR23
You are very gracious in your son's success! The fruit does not fall far from the tree.
Wish him more success in the future.
RR23
I think this speaks volumes about Lucas Giolito's dad. As JH mentioned Lucas is considered by many the #1 prospect for next years draft. That includes high school and college players.
So often people in his situation would never post in something called "Please Identify Your Son". I actually think most people would think they are above something like that.
It sure is refeshing to see parents who are part of something, and willing to share, rather than thinking they're too good to join in.
That said, there sure are a lot of outstanding players that have been mentioned on the 46 pages of this thread that started in January of 2004. And it's kind of cool to see how players from all over the place, with different skill sets, are all mentioned together in one thread. It sure brings back a lot of great memories for yours truly.
So often people in his situation would never post in something called "Please Identify Your Son". I actually think most people would think they are above something like that.
It sure is refeshing to see parents who are part of something, and willing to share, rather than thinking they're too good to join in.
That said, there sure are a lot of outstanding players that have been mentioned on the 46 pages of this thread that started in January of 2004. And it's kind of cool to see how players from all over the place, with different skill sets, are all mentioned together in one thread. It sure brings back a lot of great memories for yours truly.
OK, knock it off you guys! Really I'm flattered but the bottom line is that Lucas is just another kid who reached that place where hard work met opportunity (ok, I'll give it to you that he had something to start with).
He'd be unranked and unrecruited except like the other kids we read about, he made the sacrifices necessary to get the most out of his talent. So hats off to all the kids and all the parents who have spent their waking lives on a baseball field for as long as they can remember.
Any kid who gets to the next level is a winner, be it Pro, D1, D3, NAIA, HS Varsity....whatever. And those who don't....well they're winners too, because they got to play the great game of baseball and make friendships that will last a lifetime. More importantly, they get to move on and focus on their next dream, whatever that may be and you can be sure that baseball will have had a large role in shaping them for the better.
I was just remarking to my lovely wife Lindsay on a ride out to West Covina on Saturday to Rudy Ruiz' wedding (yes, Rio's Dad) how incredibly lucky we are to have found baseball as a big part of our lives. I think I said "I like my group of friends now more than any time in my life"....and I was talking specifically about the parents and kids I've been lucky enough to meet and know since Lucas picked up his first baseball. What a game, what a group...we're all winners for having had the opportunity to be part of this great game.
I'm not going anywhere no matter what happens with Luc. I have another one (12yo Casey) so I'll be around for a good long while. Peace!
He'd be unranked and unrecruited except like the other kids we read about, he made the sacrifices necessary to get the most out of his talent. So hats off to all the kids and all the parents who have spent their waking lives on a baseball field for as long as they can remember.
Any kid who gets to the next level is a winner, be it Pro, D1, D3, NAIA, HS Varsity....whatever. And those who don't....well they're winners too, because they got to play the great game of baseball and make friendships that will last a lifetime. More importantly, they get to move on and focus on their next dream, whatever that may be and you can be sure that baseball will have had a large role in shaping them for the better.
I was just remarking to my lovely wife Lindsay on a ride out to West Covina on Saturday to Rudy Ruiz' wedding (yes, Rio's Dad) how incredibly lucky we are to have found baseball as a big part of our lives. I think I said "I like my group of friends now more than any time in my life"....and I was talking specifically about the parents and kids I've been lucky enough to meet and know since Lucas picked up his first baseball. What a game, what a group...we're all winners for having had the opportunity to be part of this great game.
I'm not going anywhere no matter what happens with Luc. I have another one (12yo Casey) so I'll be around for a good long while. Peace!
Very nice sentiments, Aldoinla. Small world. My son pitched on the opposing team to your boy at the 2010 SoCal Cup at Maverick Field. My son got so jacked up from that game when he sawed-off big Wallace's wood bat with his 83 MPH two-seamer! Now my son is at a D3 school looking to make his mark in the classroom and on the ball field.
Like you, we've got a younger boy, ours is a a 9th grader, but he plays no HS sports! He is close to earning his 2nd degree black though. He's an absolute whiz at science and math, so I'm looking for the HSBW equivalent for budding science geniuses now.....It'll be a different ride, but I think equally as fun in its own regard.
To paraphrase the title of a somewhat famous book, "every thing we needed to know about the college baseball process we learned on the HSBW"
Like you, we've got a younger boy, ours is a a 9th grader, but he plays no HS sports! He is close to earning his 2nd degree black though. He's an absolute whiz at science and math, so I'm looking for the HSBW equivalent for budding science geniuses now.....It'll be a different ride, but I think equally as fun in its own regard.
To paraphrase the title of a somewhat famous book, "every thing we needed to know about the college baseball process we learned on the HSBW"
I remember that day like it was yesterday. Congrats on your sons...both of them! Just wonderful.
I wish we played more games at Maverick field. Every time we travel down south to play SGA it is great trip. Hopefully my younger (9th grader) gets to make a few trips there. SGA is a great organization, possibly the best one I have seen. We never faced Lucas but did face Rio and the rest of the stud players in that organization.
Aldonia,
Congratulations on your sons ranking, that's awesome.
Our son is: Michael Montville
#5 University of Maryland
I dont think he made anybodys rankinings but he is number 1 in our hearts!
Will be playing in cape cod league this summer, we are looking forward to some time on the cape this summer.
Best of luck to your son this season
Congratulations on your sons ranking, that's awesome.
Our son is: Michael Montville
#5 University of Maryland
I dont think he made anybodys rankinings but he is number 1 in our hearts!
Will be playing in cape cod league this summer, we are looking forward to some time on the cape this summer.
Best of luck to your son this season
Actually we did have Mike ranked nationally and #1 in his state. I'm glad you posted, we caught an error in our data base. We had him in as Mike and as Michael. The information was split up. I have our tech guys correcting that.
Hopefully Michael will stay healthy and have agreat year. He's one heck of a hitter.
Best of luck
Hopefully Michael will stay healthy and have agreat year. He's one heck of a hitter.
Best of luck
PG
Yes I remember you having him listed when he was in HS, thanks for the input.
We are also keeping our fingers crossed he stays healthy. This past season has been injury filled. The broken hand at Maryland and out five weeks. Came back against Clemson and did ok (still couldn't throw a ball). Then went into a two week funk 2/26 ouch. Started turning it around against North Carolina, had a good series but season was all but over.
This summer in NECBL he was doing great until end of June then collision with second baseman on Texas leaguer = concussion. Week later hit in face with 3-1 fastball (reminded us of Tony Conigliaro), home for a week and began complaining of being sick, took him to doctors = mono. Out until end of July. Still manged decent numbers even though he was down 15 lbs.
My wife and I are hoping its was just a tuff year, keeping our fingers crossed he can stay on the field and have some success.
Funny how he was hurt more in baseball last year than in four years of football in high school.
Best of luck with your business.
Yes I remember you having him listed when he was in HS, thanks for the input.
We are also keeping our fingers crossed he stays healthy. This past season has been injury filled. The broken hand at Maryland and out five weeks. Came back against Clemson and did ok (still couldn't throw a ball). Then went into a two week funk 2/26 ouch. Started turning it around against North Carolina, had a good series but season was all but over.
This summer in NECBL he was doing great until end of June then collision with second baseman on Texas leaguer = concussion. Week later hit in face with 3-1 fastball (reminded us of Tony Conigliaro), home for a week and began complaining of being sick, took him to doctors = mono. Out until end of July. Still manged decent numbers even though he was down 15 lbs.
My wife and I are hoping its was just a tuff year, keeping our fingers crossed he can stay on the field and have some success.
Funny how he was hurt more in baseball last year than in four years of football in high school.
Best of luck with your business.
I dont think I have ever posted but I really have learned much from HSBW over the past couple of years.
Thanks
My son
Stephen Gonsalves
LHP/OF
6'5' 190
Cathedral Catholic 2013
Verbal University of San Diego
Thanks
My son
Stephen Gonsalves
LHP/OF
6'5' 190
Cathedral Catholic 2013
Verbal University of San Diego
And yet another modest parent on the board...PG has Stephen Gonsalves as the #1 ranked 2013 LHP in the nation.
socalscooter - future teammates
Ryan Kirby
6'2 175
Outfield/1B/3B
Granada 2013
Verbal University of San Diego
Ryan Kirby
6'2 175
Outfield/1B/3B
Granada 2013
Verbal University of San Diego
congrats warningtrack ...it will be nice watching them play hopefully in a new park.
Ken Jacobi
Binghamton 2009.
Author of "Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete"
Binghamton 2009.
Author of "Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete"
Patriot Son better know as:
Zack Aukes, 2013, LHP
Pioneer High School
Woodland, CA
is the newest recruit to verbal to the University of Oregon. Our thanks to Coach Horton, Wasikowski and Uhlman for their time and patience during this important decision making process.
I can't begin to fully express our appreciation for HSBBweb. Such a resource is truely a blessing. To listen and learn from such a wealth of knowlege assembled here gave us a sense of control and peace that we were making the right decision.
I look forward to updating everyone as the journey continues and promoting HSBBweb wherever I go. There is no substitute for hard work and good coaching to become an elite level athlete. Yes, if you are good they will find you, but being prepared and accessable are also key to getting where you want to go.
I have go to get used to saying this next line.
Go Ducks!
Zack Aukes, 2013, LHP
Pioneer High School
Woodland, CA
is the newest recruit to verbal to the University of Oregon. Our thanks to Coach Horton, Wasikowski and Uhlman for their time and patience during this important decision making process.
I can't begin to fully express our appreciation for HSBBweb. Such a resource is truely a blessing. To listen and learn from such a wealth of knowlege assembled here gave us a sense of control and peace that we were making the right decision.
I look forward to updating everyone as the journey continues and promoting HSBBweb wherever I go. There is no substitute for hard work and good coaching to become an elite level athlete. Yes, if you are good they will find you, but being prepared and accessable are also key to getting where you want to go.
I have go to get used to saying this next line.
Go Ducks!