Cool! My son was on Maverick Lasker's (#158) team at the PG National 2008's at Irvine a couple years ago. It was clear even then the kid was something special!
Nice job, Rick!
Congrats to Vance.
Tim Melville goes to the Royals in the 4th round, # 115 overall. Tim was first round material for sure, likely fell due to financial demands, but hopefully this means the Royals are prepared to pony up!
Tim's dad is a poster here but he sometimes wishes to remain anonymous, so I won't "out" him. He can come forward or not, as he wishes.
Tim's dad is a poster here but he sometimes wishes to remain anonymous, so I won't "out" him. He can come forward or not, as he wishes.
quote:Originally posted by spizzlepop:
Vance Worley just went in the 3rd ( #102) to the Phillies. Vance is son of our own DB2BMom. Congrats!!!
Congrats to the whole DB2BMom family!!
To the Melville family as well!
Contrats 
TPM was almost right on the money...6 rounds today...
...and 44 tomorrow. That's a lot of quick picking.
...and 44 tomorrow. That's a lot of quick picking.
quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Tim's dad is a poster here but he sometimes wishes to remain anonymous, so I won't "out" him. He can come forward or not, as he wishes.
Out! ...sort of.
Thanks for all the good wishes.
Time for a new avatar.
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO TIM MELVILLE!!!!!!!
WE are sooo proud of this midwestern boy,..and his dad tooo!!!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Dancin' on the couch and throwin' confetti!!
Congrats to all,..and more to come tomorrow!!!
WE are sooo proud of this midwestern boy,..and his dad tooo!!!
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Dancin' on the couch and throwin' confetti!!
Congrats to all,..and more to come tomorrow!!!
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Way to go Tim!
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Way to go Tim!
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Way to go Tim and Family! 
I won't be proper and I won't be prim.
He is full of vigor and he's full of vim.
He's #115 - Yes - its him
Last name Melville - and first name - Tim!
Awesome! - and congrats to the Melville's and Tim!
He is full of vigor and he's full of vim.
He's #115 - Yes - its him
Last name Melville - and first name - Tim!
Awesome! - and congrats to the Melville's and Tim!
Huge congrats to all the kids who have been drafted thus far 
Shout out congrats to SDBB and DB2BMom who I have met via PM
Shout out congrats to SDBB and DB2BMom who I have met via PM
Congratulations to Tim and family!
For selfish reasons I was hoping Tim would make it to North Carolina next year but I knew it would be a small miracle if it happened.
For selfish reasons I was hoping Tim would make it to North Carolina next year but I knew it would be a small miracle if it happened.
WOW WOW WOW AND WOW!
How exciting - super huge CONGRATS to
VANCE
and
TIM
Fantastic news!
Julie
How exciting - super huge CONGRATS to
and
Fantastic news!
Julie
I don't know if we Virginians are quite ready to let you claim Tim as a "midwestern boy"!
But I guess it's been a few years now ....
But I guess it's been a few years now ....
TxMom,
I agree, your post was one of the best ever:
" Having been through 3 drafts with two sons, I clearly remember how exciting and nerve wracking these next two days can be.
My best advice is to remember that, whatever the outcome, God loves your precious son even more than you and has a wonderful plan for his life. Try not to worry! Everything is going to be fine...no matter what happens. "
Thank you for a very true reminder!
Julie
P.S. For any newer members here who don't know who TxMom is, her older son is now playing in MLB.
I agree, your post was one of the best ever:
" Having been through 3 drafts with two sons, I clearly remember how exciting and nerve wracking these next two days can be.
My best advice is to remember that, whatever the outcome, God loves your precious son even more than you and has a wonderful plan for his life. Try not to worry! Everything is going to be fine...no matter what happens. "
Thank you for a very true reminder!
Julie
P.S. For any newer members here who don't know who TxMom is, her older son is now playing in MLB.
Not my son but his good friend got drafted today. Got to share an exciting experience today during my son's high school graduation. 240 kids in a football stadium to graduate with the bleachers full of friends and families on both sides of the stadium.
Sitting with the family of a pitcher on my son's high school team. Their son was projected to be drafted about #112. My older son had his cell phone on the web tracking the draft for them while we all tried to listen to graduation.
Pitcher's dad cell phone rings right in the middle of the ceremony while the principal is speaking. He excuses himself to move to the back of the stadium so as not to disturb all the parents and friends of the graduates. I hear him say he has his son's cell and is watching son on field graduate. Talks for awhile, calling his wife over to listen.
His son ended up being drafted as the #104 pick. My older son texted my younger son who whispered to his friend he'd been drafted! It was really neat to watch the parents excitement and this ended months (years?) of speculation. What a graduation day for this young man. It made a really special day one that became even more memorable.
I hope great things happen for this very special player and his wonderful family. Lots of hard work ahead of him but he's so excited to have this chance. It's been interesting to watch this all unfold during the 4 years my son has played with him. He and his family are the most humble people I've ever met and certainly some of the nicest.
Sitting with the family of a pitcher on my son's high school team. Their son was projected to be drafted about #112. My older son had his cell phone on the web tracking the draft for them while we all tried to listen to graduation.
Pitcher's dad cell phone rings right in the middle of the ceremony while the principal is speaking. He excuses himself to move to the back of the stadium so as not to disturb all the parents and friends of the graduates. I hear him say he has his son's cell and is watching son on field graduate. Talks for awhile, calling his wife over to listen.
His son ended up being drafted as the #104 pick. My older son texted my younger son who whispered to his friend he'd been drafted! It was really neat to watch the parents excitement and this ended months (years?) of speculation. What a graduation day for this young man. It made a really special day one that became even more memorable.
I hope great things happen for this very special player and his wonderful family. Lots of hard work ahead of him but he's so excited to have this chance. It's been interesting to watch this all unfold during the 4 years my son has played with him. He and his family are the most humble people I've ever met and certainly some of the nicest.
WOW! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes!
V was again drafted by the Phillies who drafted him out of high school. Glad they like him enough to give him a second chance.
V was again drafted by the Phillies who drafted him out of high school. Glad they like him enough to give him a second chance.
Forgot to add my belated congrats to our HSBBW Day One draftees!!!
congratulations to those chosen today, being drafted is really cool. day one is a huge accomplishment.
enjoy it,you've earned.
enjoy it,you've earned.
CaBB,
That was a really fun story. I felt like I was sitting next to you at graduation, feeling the suspense and then excitement of your son and his teammate. Congrats to #104 pick!
Julie
That was a really fun story. I felt like I was sitting next to you at graduation, feeling the suspense and then excitement of your son and his teammate. Congrats to #104 pick!
Julie
Am I reading that right? Pick #274 - looks like a lefty catcher? Very interesting.
Although not my son, my friend and neighbor's son, Craig Kimbrel, was drafted by the Braves in the third round. I'm as excited for them as if he were my son. My son might just be at that point in a couple of years or so. I know they will share my excitement at that time, too.
ERIK DAVIS
PADRES
ROUND 13
Congrats to Erik, justbaseball, and family! Wonderful news!!!
PADRES
ROUND 13
Congrats to Erik, justbaseball, and family! Wonderful news!!!
Erik Davis goes to the Padres in the 13th !!!
Erik Davis -13th round #405 to the Padres....
Congrats to Erik and Family
Congrats to Erik and Family
Julie you're fast!
Congrats to justbaseball and the whole Davis family.
Congrats to justbaseball and the whole Davis family.
Way to go ED.
Another one close to home!
Padres like our websters sons.
Another one close to home!
Padres like our websters sons.
You guys are REALLY fast!!!!!
and
CaBB - Really exciting news about Kevin - well deserved!!!!
and
CaBB - Really exciting news about Kevin - well deserved!!!!
A HUGE congratulations to JBB and family!!
Mitch Harris goes to the Cardinals.
Two of sons former teammates (college and LL) both go to the NYY!
Two of sons former teammates (college and LL) both go to the NYY!
Erik Davis with the Padres means I get to watch him pitch in Portland soon!
Erik Davis!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Erik!! JBB-you must be so proud. I am so excited for you and your family!!!!
Major kudo's to all who are getting a chance to continue their dream!!
Also major kudo's to TX Mom and her so true post!!
Also major kudo's to TX Mom and her so true post!!
Probably a silly question,...but how many rounds are there total?
50
Thank you 
I find this draft to be very strange.
Considering that I know some HS players passed on signability, lots of junior college players I know who passed up too. Many were position players, maybe because of a strong draft year for position guys, they would rather go back to school for next years draft.
Considering that I know some HS players passed on signability, lots of junior college players I know who passed up too. Many were position players, maybe because of a strong draft year for position guys, they would rather go back to school for next years draft.
Erik, justbb --- BIG congrats and welcome to the Pads! Way cool!
The draft always is a conundrum. Pads organization drafted a whole bunch of OFers last year, and has some seriously tasty young OFers right now. So they took more, high (?) Last season they had a young 3B pretty much blocked by quality guys ahead of him. So they trade him for Edmonds (and look how long that lasted), the kid's on the 40 man for the Cards....but yet they take several 3B's high this year. Well, I obviously don't understand the draft
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Sent my PM'd hurrah to Timmy's (Timmy???) Dad -- goin' public now! KC could mean a fast track, I'm likin' it!
The draft always is a conundrum. Pads organization drafted a whole bunch of OFers last year, and has some seriously tasty young OFers right now. So they took more, high (?) Last season they had a young 3B pretty much blocked by quality guys ahead of him. So they trade him for Edmonds (and look how long that lasted), the kid's on the 40 man for the Cards....but yet they take several 3B's high this year. Well, I obviously don't understand the draft
.Sent my PM'd hurrah to Timmy's (Timmy???
) Dad -- goin' public now! KC could mean a fast track, I'm likin' it!