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quote:Originally posted by cheapseats:
SportsDay Baseball Player of the Week: Aaron Gilbreath
09:39 PM CDT on Sunday, April 5, 2009
By KEITH WHITMIRE / The Dallas Morning News
kwhitmire@dallasnews.com
School: Colleyville Heritage
What he did: Gilbreath threw a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts in a 5-1 win over Keller, which was No. 2 in the 5A area rankings at the time. A week earlier, he threw a one-hitter with 18 strikeouts against Hurst L.D. Bell.
Aaron Gilbreath The stats: Gilbreath is 5-1 this season with 59 strikeouts and a 1.49 ERA.
Who is he? A senior left-handed pitcher and first baseman.
He said it: "My curveball was really on that game. I felt like I could somewhat spot it at any given time. Most of my strikeouts were on that. Against L.D. Bell, I got most of them out with the fastball. I didn't even throw the curveball that much."
Coach said it: "He has an ability to throw three pitches for strikes, which at any level is going to give you an opportunity to compete." Alan McDougal.
Glove, Shoes, Bat: Mizuno Classic Pro X glove, Nike Shox cleats, Rawlings Plasma bat 33/30.
Did you know? Gilbreath has signed to play at Dallas Baptist. ...His father, Ron, was a right-handed pitcher in the Montreal Expos organization. ...Gilbreath is obsessed with ping pong. "I think I've been beaten twice in my whole life."...Must-see TV for Gilbreath: Baseball Tonight. Favorite Flick: The Dark Knight. ...He is interested in a career in sports journalism.
HONORABLE MENTION
Name School Cl. Notable
Preston Beck Bishop Lynch Sr. 4 HRs, 2 triples, 13 RBI
Daniel Green Mansfield Jr. Two walk-off home runs
Ryan Moore Frisco Centennial Jr. 8-for-9, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Justin Tyra West Mesquite Jr. 30 K's in two wins
Ross Vance Lovejoy Jr. 17 strikeouts vs. Emory Rains
quote:SportsDay Baseball Player of the Week: Aaron Gilbreath
quote:Originally posted by tychco:
Congratulations to Goldberg! Glad we got your start behind us!
quote:Originally posted by Maverick0714:quote:Originally posted by tychco:
Congratulations to Goldberg! Glad we got your start behind us!
Speaking of good players. How is that future Bear doing so far? Tater Salad says all his atheletic ability came from his mothers side of the family.