I know this is meant for "Plano Panthers", but my son is a former Panther as well(a Quinlan Panther)and I would like to share this with my Texas connections...Not A Proud Mom...Or Nothin!
BIG STICKS TO ROAM OUTFIELD IN 2006
Feb. 9, 2006
The following is the fourth in a series of bi-weekly stories on UABSports.com examining the 2006 Blazers, position by position. Each Tuesday and Thursday until the first game of the season February 17, we'll preview a different position. Today: Outfielders.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A lineup can never have too much power. Or too much speed. Or too much talent. Welcome to the UAB outfield.
This solid core of outfielders will serve as the backbone of the UAB lineup, providing the necessary table settlers and run producers to fuel a high-octane offense.
"We can put a speedy outfield out there or we could put a power outfield out there, so defensively, I think that area can be really good for us. Overall, I think our defense will be as good or better than it was last year," said Giangrosso.
Some scouts refer to it as "light-tower power". Some fans have coined the term "going deep." Chicago White Sox announcer Hawk Harrelson has a phrase, "You can put it on the board...YES!" At Young Memorial Field, you might hear it referred to by one name. John Wayne Donahue.
"He can provide great power from the left side. He has worked really hard on his defense and we are excited about what he can do at the plate," commented Giangrosso.
There is good reason to be. Donahue comes to UAB after a monster season for coach Jay Artigues at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. The Quinlan, Texas native hit .377 and led the Wildcats with 14 home runs and 66 RBI. He was named team offensive MVP for his performance and was named to the MACJC all-state squad. Donahue has a picturesque left handed swing with good loft, and look for him to put up big numbers in the friendly confines of Young Memorial Field.
check out game results at:
http://uabsports.collegesports.com/sports/m-basebl/albr-m-basebl-body.html
