Who are the sons in the pros?

infielddad - Jason Armstrong, Blue Jays organization.
PGStaff - Ben Ford, Brewers organization (has been to the "show" a few times...rehabbing from injury).
Fungo - Josh Bell, Blue Jays organization.
FutureBack.Mom - A. J. Shappi, Diamondbacks organization.
BigHit15 - Eric Ridener, Pirates organization.
NVR1 - Steve Lerud, Pirates organization.
Racab - Marcos Cabral, Marlins organization.

I also think "Orioles42?" has a son in the Orioles organization.

These were the ones I know of...undoubtedly there are more.

Dont forget

TXMOM - I think her son Daniel is with the Giants
mhonel - Kris is with the White sox

And Bobby Parnell's dad (NY METS) - but i just cant remember his webster name.

I guess we can all help out on this one

orioles42's son is Brandon Conway and he is in the National's organization.

njbb's son is Chris McConnell who is in the Kansas City organization.

VaDad's son I believe is in the Diamondback's organization (someone help me out with this one).

Shane Funk (AHSpitcher17) is in the Rangers organization.

I am sure more will come to me. Hope everyone can help fill this thread up because it would be interesting to see how many members sons are in the pros. Please forgive me if I have made any typos in the names above - just trying to help

VaDad's son's name is Chris Rahl. Great player!

Thanks CD....

Let me explain. Years ago when I first moved into the area, the only team in town was the orioles. Orioles42 was my handle in AOL. In 2004 when Brandon was drafted, I became a permanent Nationals fan but decided to keep the orioles42 handle.

Now I will go one further and say that I grew up at Forbes field (Pirates), I was born and raised in that area and watched the great one play many games. So underneath I guess I am still a closet buco's fan.

Confusing I know, but my entire story and I am sticking to it.

O42

From the Golden Threads forum... Please Name Your Son topic...another major league player from the HSBBW...

Doubledad...son: Bobby Parnell...Mets organization.

Congratulations and best of luck to all these players and parents. A lot of dedication and hard work on both ends - you are to be commended.

Thanks everyone, a few of these needed to be updated on our "Where Are They Now?" page:
http://www.hsbaseballweb.com/where_are_they.htm

I know there are many college players who I need to add to this list, and probably still a few pros we are missing. Please feel free to send updates to me via e-mail jas@pclink.com, whether college or pro.


Julie

orioles42 ...
I'm right there in the closet with you ... saw most of my Pirates games at Forbes field and one at 3 Rivers just before I moved to California.

its and others ...
If anybody subscribes to scout.com's total access, there is an interview with Chris Rahl this week on the FutureBacks.com site.

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MN-Mom..

Hadn't seen that section (where are they now)...that's really cool. I was going to make myself a list prior to the college season this saves me oodles of time....

Something cool to learn here every day...

o44,

If time permits, I will update the Where Are They Now page with links to college baseball pages and pro team websites. In all my spare time...

That's a very impressive HSBBW resume. Congrats to all the players and their parents.

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MN-Mom...

Wow!...True "one stop shopping"....but what am I going to do with all the time I had budgeted for this?...

MN-Mom:

What a great page. I love it! Thanks.

itsinthegame,

Thanks for the kind words, there are lots of great players who are connected to this site.

This thread would be entirely remiss if it did not include Andy Howdeshell of the Northshore Spirit in the Can-Am League(Independent).

This will be Andy's second season with the Spirit, giving Bob(Grand PoohBah) a legitimate excuse for further testing of the New England's clam chowder!

Go get 'em, Andy!

OPP

OPP,

Great call. As long as you still have that uni on you have a chance.

Of coarse mine has been eaten by the moths.

O42

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Originally posted by observer44:
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MN-Mom..

Hadn't seen that section (where are they now)...that's really cool.

I never noticed that either!!!

Thanks everyone, keep the updates coming! (I've received quite a few e-mails with updates also - jas@pclink.com.)

I just sent her my info and she has updated the list already. The list is awsome.

Thanks Julie

That list contains the names of our kids.

I am proud of every single one of them.

NVR1 - Steve Lerud, is in pro ball.

Also I believe Chris Nelson (Rockies) parents and maybe even Dexter Fowler (Rockies) parents are, or have been, contributors.

Chris Lubanski’s dad Wally (don’t remember screen name) (Royals)

Eddy Martinez Esteve is in Pro Ball (Giants?) maybe.

There are many others, I'll add them here as I think of them.

"Betweenthelines"- KC Royals Zach Greinke's dad Don

15Mom- Kevin Millar, Baltimore Orioles

I never knew that this page existed - but what a tremendous endorsement for the reach of HSBBW. Congrats to all of the players and posters whose names appear there...

Great list!!

Wonder how many different schools are represented. I bet we have a very good cross section of all divisions.

If we all gave a report on each school oue sons attend, we could have one heck of a report for kids seeking information on schools from kids and parents that actually have first hand knowledge.

It has been fun updating the page so far, and a few members have given me ideas for expanding it a bit. Besides adding links to the college and pro team websites, I'm hoping to add a few details such as position and year. Maybe I could also add DI, DII, etc.

Since we are piling the work on Julie, i was hoping for seeing the progression by putting the college attended before the pros, like Fungo's son went to Auburn then to the Blue Jays, by filling the college part as well members could follow the path taken. If they took the direct route , it would be noted by the blank college slot.Then when questions arose of maybe a private discussion, it would be better defined which poster to seek out for definative knowledge.As I did with TPM when son was recruited.
catchersdad

catchersdad - nice idea that had crossed my mind as well. I am always afraid of working her to death I see she is already busy implementing your suggestion however

Thanks Julie!!! It looks like a wonderful addition and even better than I had envisioned!!!! Your awesome!!

catchersdad

Great list, Julie. Thanks. Will be a great resource to kill time at work with.

Kevin Bunch- Oakland A's

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Originally posted by catchersdad:
Since we are piling the work on Julie, i was hoping for seeing the progression by putting the college attended before the pros, like Fungo's son went to Auburn then to the Blue Jays, by filling the college part as well members could follow the path taken. If they took the direct route , it would be noted by the blank college slot.Then when questions arose of maybe a private discussion, it would be better defined which poster to seek out for definative knowledge.As I did with TPM when son was recruited.
catchersdad

Clemson parents minds think alike!

Looks good Julie! Thanks!

Paul Witt: Florida Marlins

Just curious.... our 15 year old is a serious catcher, hoping to play varsity as a catcher this year (starting catcher as a freshman on jv last year) and hopes to play somewhere in college... he is short only 5'4" at 15 years old, but very stocky and strong... what are the odds if he has the desire??? Thanks for the response....

5 more inches and he'll be up to Pudge.

There are exceptions for those with determination and hustle.

Can give two examples right off top of my head.
Tommy Campbell at Mercer University in late 70s and Rob Fitzpatrick/GSU, late 80s who were a little taller but not much-lol

Both were scouted heavily and believe the later Rob F. got a cup of coffee in the Big Leagues.

Tell your son to be the very best he can be and never surrender.

I'm not,

Shep

IMO. He is only 15. Dont worry about height.

It matters little in college baseball.

(It matters alot if his goal is to be on the cover of Baseball America magazine.)

Tell him to keep working on improving his skills - keep getting stronger - and always play with passion.

With that - and his Mom and Dad helping him get the proper exposure - the rest will take care of itself.