I would like to know what seniors should we be watching when the spring season starts? Preferably, the seniors that have not made commitments already.
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Of course, it's my right to be prejudice...
Jenkins H.S. only has two seniors, but I think both of them have the chance to very solid college players and make an impact on our district this year.
Westley Spickard and Axel Trinidad (G. Jenkins, Lakeland)
~Wags
GJ c\o 2005
Jenkins H.S. only has two seniors, but I think both of them have the chance to very solid college players and make an impact on our district this year.
Westley Spickard and Axel Trinidad (G. Jenkins, Lakeland)
~Wags
GJ c\o 2005
well michael taylor of apoopka is the top player this year in central florida. He is one of the top players in the whole nation. signed with stanford.
Ryan Horton and Pat Wandtke are two solid, polished lefthanders who signed with UCF.
Ty Prior has a power arm and signed with USF.
Robert Palencia is a right hander with some good, raw stuff.
I know Oviedo has a pitcher..i think his last name is Thorne, but was injured and i havent heard anything about him yet.
That is all i know for now off the top of my head.
The 2005 class looks promising with Cody Neer, Luke Grienke, Kent Mathess (sp?) Derek Johnson
Ryan Horton and Pat Wandtke are two solid, polished lefthanders who signed with UCF.
Ty Prior has a power arm and signed with USF.
Robert Palencia is a right hander with some good, raw stuff.
I know Oviedo has a pitcher..i think his last name is Thorne, but was injured and i havent heard anything about him yet.
That is all i know for now off the top of my head.
The 2005 class looks promising with Cody Neer, Luke Grienke, Kent Mathess (sp?) Derek Johnson
i forgot to mention my list is just of the players in the central florida area.
The Oviedo kid is Jeremy Thorn. Had arm surgery in late summer I believe,, would be surprised if he saw any action this season. He could be an excellent D1 pitcher if recovers.
Lake Mary has a few already signed:
Tyson Auer SS with a rocket arm,, signed with UCF.
Paul Cinder - 6-8 rhp with a huge upside down the road,,,, should have a big senior season.
Scott Eckard - LHP signed with USC - Spartanburg,,,,, nasty movement on ball!
Ty Powell - 2b/ss - late growth now 6-2 170 and signed with USMA West Point. Great hands and a utility pitcher as well.
Ty Buckner - 6-4 230 1b with huge power,,, with a good senior season could be drafted or sign D1.
Lake Brantley -
Matt Dobbins -- LHP and great bat signed with Jacksonville Univ. This kid can play!
Jeff Dietz --- 3b signed with Brown
Lake Mary has a few already signed:
Tyson Auer SS with a rocket arm,, signed with UCF.
Paul Cinder - 6-8 rhp with a huge upside down the road,,,, should have a big senior season.
Scott Eckard - LHP signed with USC - Spartanburg,,,,, nasty movement on ball!
Ty Powell - 2b/ss - late growth now 6-2 170 and signed with USMA West Point. Great hands and a utility pitcher as well.
Ty Buckner - 6-4 230 1b with huge power,,, with a good senior season could be drafted or sign D1.
Lake Brantley -
Matt Dobbins -- LHP and great bat signed with Jacksonville Univ. This kid can play!
Jeff Dietz --- 3b signed with Brown
Jarad Gower - Pitcher Colonial HS, Orlando in 2003. Righty with outstanding control of Slider, Curve and Change. I believe he has relocated to Timber Creek HS, Orlando for this year, but its my understanding he may not be eligible due to local School Board rule regarding transfers and one year waiting period.
Daniel Crain - Catcher Cypress Creek HS, Orlando - Team One has him ranked 23rd '04 Catcher in country. Outstanding defensive catcher who led team batting avg in 2003 and led CC to 2nd consecutive District title last year.
Deryck Johnson - Outfielder, Lefty Pitcher Cypress Creek, Orlando. Although he is a Junior, he is a player to watch. Solid outfielder with big power potential in bat. His key to baseball future, however, is as a Pitcher - a lively fastball and a nasty change. CC only used him once in 2003 on mound, coming in cold in 1st inning of District Championship with 2 on and no outs to shut out Colonial in complete game effort.
Robert Palencia is one to watch for, but you will have to head to S. Florida as he's been there since June of 2002.
Kyle Bowley, Righty Pitcher, Apopka HS I believe he is signed to go somewhere in NC. Strong young man who can get you 7 solid innings on the mound and a couple of extra-base hits to provide his own run support. Plays well at third also. Good head for the game. In my opinion, he will probably be Apopka's number one this season.
"Stats don't make great players, great players earn great stats."
Daniel Crain - Catcher Cypress Creek HS, Orlando - Team One has him ranked 23rd '04 Catcher in country. Outstanding defensive catcher who led team batting avg in 2003 and led CC to 2nd consecutive District title last year.
Deryck Johnson - Outfielder, Lefty Pitcher Cypress Creek, Orlando. Although he is a Junior, he is a player to watch. Solid outfielder with big power potential in bat. His key to baseball future, however, is as a Pitcher - a lively fastball and a nasty change. CC only used him once in 2003 on mound, coming in cold in 1st inning of District Championship with 2 on and no outs to shut out Colonial in complete game effort.
Robert Palencia is one to watch for, but you will have to head to S. Florida as he's been there since June of 2002.
Kyle Bowley, Righty Pitcher, Apopka HS I believe he is signed to go somewhere in NC. Strong young man who can get you 7 solid innings on the mound and a couple of extra-base hits to provide his own run support. Plays well at third also. Good head for the game. In my opinion, he will probably be Apopka's number one this season.
"Stats don't make great players, great players earn great stats."
I understand Kyle Bowley signed with SC Spartanburg along with James Dalton from Apopka and Scott Eckard from Lake Mary.
Ryan Richardson - Outfielder Lake Mary,,,,, great arm,, good power,,,,, could be draftable with a good year,,, all rating agencies have him rated very high!
Ryan Richardson - Outfielder Lake Mary,,,,, great arm,, good power,,,,, could be draftable with a good year,,, all rating agencies have him rated very high!
Can anyone name seniors from Jacksonville to watch? Besides Eric Hurley and Billy Butler, since they have already signed with UF.
"Good Enough is the Enemy of Excellence"
"Good Enough is the Enemy of Excellence"
In the Jax area there is Spence Nagy from Bolles (SS). Quite a few from Bishop Kenny. I know the Ibanez kid is a stud. Most of the prospects in this area other than the big two from Wolfson are underclassmen. St Augs Nease HS has a good SS Chase Fontain. Josh Maxwell of Providence will be a top area pitcher in Jax.
Nagy will attend TCC and Chase Fountain signed with Texas. Others to look for include, Tyler Barnett, SS @ St. Augustine (Univ of New Orleans), Joey Wedner, P @ Episcopal, Wes Burgess, P @ Bartram Trail, Ted Foster, C @ Bolles and Mike Cleghorn, 1B @ Bishop Kenney.
South Florida area.
Eric Ridener, New Mexico
Dan Terpak, FAU
Anthony Swarzak, Nova LSU
Warren McFadden, Nova Tulane
Eamon Portice, Fort Lauderdale
Sean Gallagher, St Thomas
Cody Wheeler, Duke
Gio Gonzalez, Miami
Raudel Alphonso, Hialeah
Mickey Storey Fau
Florida Bombers
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Eric Ridener, New Mexico
Dan Terpak, FAU
Anthony Swarzak, Nova LSU
Warren McFadden, Nova Tulane
Eamon Portice, Fort Lauderdale
Sean Gallagher, St Thomas
Cody Wheeler, Duke
Gio Gonzalez, Miami
Raudel Alphonso, Hialeah
Mickey Storey Fau
Florida Bombers
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Big, Whats Eric's schedule like for the Bombers? Would like to attend if you guys come close. PT me if you need to.
"Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation." Roger Clemens
"Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation." Roger Clemens
Big HIT, What about Michael Taylor?
Diamond already mentioned Michael Taylor, and he's from central, not south Florida in any case.. No doubt about that player!
Yobo, may I ask that you lose the caps. It's the internet equivalent of shouting, and makes the post hard to read on several levels.
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Yobo, may I ask that you lose the caps. It's the internet equivalent of shouting, and makes the post hard to read on several levels.
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This kid hasn't shown up on the national radar screen, and I'm not sure if he has committed, but he is one to look out for.
Ricky Gerena, SS, Taravella HS, Coral Springs, FL
Would someone please open a window. It sure is getting hot in here!
Ricky Gerena, SS, Taravella HS, Coral Springs, FL
Would someone please open a window. It sure is getting hot in here!
Ricky is a good player. Will probably go to Barry or Lynn. 6.9 60 good pop. the Florida Bombers
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How is someone saying a player is a stud defaming him? I don't get that one.
Are there any Seniors or Juniors to watch in the St.Pete/Clearwater area? Thanks for the info.
Those are in Tampa/Hillsborough County---anybody in Pinellas County you know of??
Thanks
Thanks
Adam Kreiger RHP Countryside HS
At Florida Christian School in Miami:
Chris Borgognoni CF 6'0" 185. Chris is a five-tool player, who hits for average and power, has been clocked at under 6.6 in the 60, with a strong, accurate arm from the field. He was MVP at a top Miami 6A team last year as a 16 year old junior;
Kyle Preshong P 6'3" 180. Kyle is a tall, "projectable," pitcher with a mid-80s fastball and a strong complement of offspeed pitches. His long arms provide great leverage, and his velocity should continue to develop as he fills out.
Eric Hortsman P 5'10" 170. Eric was a standout performer at a 6A school last year. As a senior he should be dominant, using his mid-80s fastball and kneebuckling offspeed stuff. He really knows how to pitch. He also is one of the better hitters on the team and looks to be a regular in the lineup when not on the mound.
Aurelio Cicard P 6'0" 200. Aurelio was the top pitcher at a Miami 6A power last year, and he has continued to improve. His fastball is regularly in the upper 80s with an occasional 90. His curveball is virtually unhittable. Like Eric, he will be in the lineup (1b) when not pitching and has a short, powerful swing resulting in a many extra base hits.
As usual, Ernie Padron (Head Coach at FCS) has done a great job with these guys. Expect to see all of them excelling in College, or even pro, baseball in the future.
Chris Borgognoni CF 6'0" 185. Chris is a five-tool player, who hits for average and power, has been clocked at under 6.6 in the 60, with a strong, accurate arm from the field. He was MVP at a top Miami 6A team last year as a 16 year old junior;
Kyle Preshong P 6'3" 180. Kyle is a tall, "projectable," pitcher with a mid-80s fastball and a strong complement of offspeed pitches. His long arms provide great leverage, and his velocity should continue to develop as he fills out.
Eric Hortsman P 5'10" 170. Eric was a standout performer at a 6A school last year. As a senior he should be dominant, using his mid-80s fastball and kneebuckling offspeed stuff. He really knows how to pitch. He also is one of the better hitters on the team and looks to be a regular in the lineup when not on the mound.
Aurelio Cicard P 6'0" 200. Aurelio was the top pitcher at a Miami 6A power last year, and he has continued to improve. His fastball is regularly in the upper 80s with an occasional 90. His curveball is virtually unhittable. Like Eric, he will be in the lineup (1b) when not pitching and has a short, powerful swing resulting in a many extra base hits.
As usual, Ernie Padron (Head Coach at FCS) has done a great job with these guys. Expect to see all of them excelling in College, or even pro, baseball in the future.
If you get a chance look up Matt Jernstad 6'2 220lbs Lefty.
Matt is the real deal,throwing in the upper 80s last year he should be touching 90 this year. Jernstad pitched 64 inns. had
94 Ks, 17BBs with a 1.47 era. He's the #4 batter so he can hit as well.
Matt is the real deal,throwing in the upper 80s last year he should be touching 90 this year. Jernstad pitched 64 inns. had
94 Ks, 17BBs with a 1.47 era. He's the #4 batter so he can hit as well.
Chris Garcia, Gulliver School, Miami
RHP, hit the mid-90s
RHP, hit the mid-90s
Garcia is a player I need to see for Team One. I've heard he is putstanding. If anyone knows when he will be throwing let me know.
Bob Pincus
Head Coach
Central Florida Renegades
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Bob Pincus
Head Coach
Central Florida Renegades
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How about Brett Sager, Nova HS (Ft. Lauderdale)?
I hear he's a top 2b, who already has signed. Anyone have more info?
I hear he's a top 2b, who already has signed. Anyone have more info?
I have heard that Sager signed with LSU
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alex avila and danny farquar(sp?) from archbishop mccarthy in broward. Both juniors touching 90