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Haltom Scout would it be possible for you to post some scout blog info for WWBA 17U for some of the Texas teams, like Tigers, Patriots others if you have time?
Late inning squeeze forces tie
7/6/2010
DBAT Mustangs pinch hitter Jake Baxter (2012 - Forney, TX) laid down the perfect squeeze bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning to bring across the tying run. The ball stopped about halfway up the third baseline on the chalk as the Arsenals' only play was to hope it rolled foul.
Hunter Courson (2012 - Sachese, TX) had a good game for DBAT going 2-4 with a double and a run. He showed good bat speed and made consistent solid contact.
Ben Machtinger (2011 - Cherry Hill, NJ) had a good game for Tri-State going 1-2 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base, and walked. He stayed through the ball well on his line drive double to the right center field gap.
Michael Hoffman (2012 - Arlington, TX) looked good on the mound for DBAT in his one inning of relief. The projectable 6-3/200 lb right hander sat at 81-83 with a quick arm action.
San Diego Show v Arlington A's
7/6/2010
The San Diego Show emerged with a victory in their first game of pool play Tuesday afternoon, recording a 4-0 win over the Arlington A's - Navy at Centennial HS. The pitcher's duel was scoreless until the 5th inning, when the Show broke through for two runs against Arlington starter Jamie Bittle (2011/Fort Worth Pascho/Fort Worth, TX). A Trevor Podratz two-out double scored Justin Sheehan, and Nick Fornaca (2011/Cathedral Catholic/San Diego, CA) followed with an RBI-single to complete the frame and give the Show a 2-0 cushion. They added a pair of insurance runs in their half of the 6th on a two-run Bobby Zarubin (2012/Santa Fe Christian/San Diego, CA) homer. Standout 2012 prospect Trey Williams (2012/Valencia/Saugus, CA) followed with an opposite field double but was left stranded.
Show starter Michael Martin (2013/Cathedral Catholic/San Diego, CA) had an up-and-down performance but was solid, throwing a complete game shutout. Martin struggled at times with his control, but pitched out of any trouble that surfaced. Martin was 81-84 with his fastball, showing good armspeed and occasionally mixing in a curveball. His mechanics are solid and will become cleaner with time, and his 6'1"/190 frame projects well at his young age. He is a SoCal prospect to keep an eye on.
Sons of Present and Future Hall of Famers
7/7/2010
The sons of one present and one future Hall of Famer are starting for their teams in the 17U National Championship.
2012 Ryan Ripken is the starting first baseman for the Mid-Atlantic Rookies. Ripken just slammed a double in the Rookies 9 am game on Field #2 at the complex and went 0-1 with a sacrifice bunt in the Rookies win yesterday.
2011 Connor Biggio is the starting second baseman for the Houston Heat Silver and went 2-3 with a run scored and an Rbi. The scout notes on Biggio sound very similar to what might have been written on his dad at the same age: "small slender body, aggressive baserunner, good instincts."
Craig Biggio is in Marietta this week watching his son play. He also coaches the St. Thomas HS team in Houston where both his sons play.
Baseball U New England shut out the Texas Blackhawks 11-0
7/7/2010
Andrew Hurn (2011 - Darien, CT) picked up the win going 4 innings allowing 2 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks. The big 6-4/210 lb right hander sat at 79-82 MPH with his fastball and was around the plate all game. Leading the way at the plate for Baseball U was catcher Tyler Barrett (2011 - Newington, CT). He went 2-4 with a big 3 run home run in the 5th inning. He showed good bat speed at the plate with some pop.
Texas Blackhawks relief pitcher Ralph Garza(2012 - New Braunfels, TX) looked real good on the mound in his one batter of relief. He was 84-86 MPH with his fastball showing a live loose projectable arm. He pitches with low effort and throws strikes.
Dallas Patriots Red top Best 9 White Sox
7/7/2010
Dallas Patriots 17U Red beat the Best 9 White Sox 7-3 in the 11:30 AM game at Alpharetta Legion Field. The Patriots were paced by their lead off hitter and center fielder Ryan Goldblatt (2011 - Plano, TX). He went 2-4 at the plate with a run and a stolen base. He showed good line drive middle of the field contact and squred the ball up well. Trey Hudgins (2011 - Sherman, TX) also contributed 2 RBI in the win.
Relief pitcher Dameron pitched very well in relief retiring all 9 batters he faced. He throws from a side arm arm slot which was deceptive for the White Sox hitters and sat at 77-79 MPH with sink and armside run. He also threw his slider for strikes with deception.
White Sox lead off hitter Kody Belcher played well going 2-4 at the plate showing a balanced swing with some bat speed.
2011 SS Trevor Story - Dallas Patriots 17U/Irving (TX) HS
7/7/2010
6-0, 170 lbs. 1-3 with an HR in a 4-3 win over the East Alabama A's Wednesday morning. Soft hands defensively, plays through the ball well, keeps his feet moving, strong arm at SS, quick release, slender frame. Extends swing through ball well, Hit HR, good bat speed, 4.17 home to 1B
2011 RHP/SS Andrew Boes: ABC-DBacks/Austin (TX) HS
7/8/2010
6-2, 180 lbs. 7 inning 1 hit shutout against the Diamond Jacks Black on Wednesday at Pope HS, 0 BB's, 7 K's. 85-88 mph FB, 78 mph slurve. Low 3/4's release point, projectable frame, somewhat cross body, big breaking 10/4 type slurve breaking ball, good arm speed, FB sinks well, cuts FB at times, mixes it up and throws K's, good upside, nice arm.
Cooper hits game winning double for Ohio Elite
Ohio v Burkburnett
7/8/2010
Cody Cooper(2011 - Grafton, OH) hit a game winning double inthe bottom of the 6th inning to defeat the Burkburnett Blacksox. Cooperdrove the ball over the outstretched glove of the right fielder scoring runnersfrom 1st and 2nd base. The 6th inning also had clutch hits from JarrodMoss(2011 - Gahanna, OH) and Zach Ratcliff(2012 - Blacklick, OH). Moss isa strong compactish MIF who is aggressive at the plate and plays the gamehard. Ratcliff has a taller leaner projectable build and showed good batspeed and a good swing at the plate.
Wynston McMartin(2012 - New Albany, OH) went the distance for Ohio allowing 5hits, 3 runs, and 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 1 hitbatsman. He was in control the entire game except for the sixth inningwhen the Blacksox strung together a few hits and put 3 runs on the board. He settled back down in the 7th inning to get the complete game. McMartinsat in the 80-83 MPH range with his fastball and threw his slider for strikesall game. He throws with lower effort and his arm works.
Ben Smith(2011 - Wichita Falls, TX) pitched well for the Blacksox going 5innings allowing just 2 hits and 1 unearned run while striking out 8 with 2walks. He sat in the 79-82 MPH range with his fastball and kept hittersoff balance with his 1/7 CB.
Cameron Allen(2011 - Burkburnett, TX) showed a nice swing at the plate withgood bat speed
There are a few others about teams in South Tx ... Houston Banditos, Texas SunDevils etc
7/6/2010
DBAT Mustangs pinch hitter Jake Baxter (2012 - Forney, TX) laid down the perfect squeeze bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning to bring across the tying run. The ball stopped about halfway up the third baseline on the chalk as the Arsenals' only play was to hope it rolled foul.
Hunter Courson (2012 - Sachese, TX) had a good game for DBAT going 2-4 with a double and a run. He showed good bat speed and made consistent solid contact.
Ben Machtinger (2011 - Cherry Hill, NJ) had a good game for Tri-State going 1-2 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base, and walked. He stayed through the ball well on his line drive double to the right center field gap.
Michael Hoffman (2012 - Arlington, TX) looked good on the mound for DBAT in his one inning of relief. The projectable 6-3/200 lb right hander sat at 81-83 with a quick arm action.
San Diego Show v Arlington A's
7/6/2010
The San Diego Show emerged with a victory in their first game of pool play Tuesday afternoon, recording a 4-0 win over the Arlington A's - Navy at Centennial HS. The pitcher's duel was scoreless until the 5th inning, when the Show broke through for two runs against Arlington starter Jamie Bittle (2011/Fort Worth Pascho/Fort Worth, TX). A Trevor Podratz two-out double scored Justin Sheehan, and Nick Fornaca (2011/Cathedral Catholic/San Diego, CA) followed with an RBI-single to complete the frame and give the Show a 2-0 cushion. They added a pair of insurance runs in their half of the 6th on a two-run Bobby Zarubin (2012/Santa Fe Christian/San Diego, CA) homer. Standout 2012 prospect Trey Williams (2012/Valencia/Saugus, CA) followed with an opposite field double but was left stranded.
Show starter Michael Martin (2013/Cathedral Catholic/San Diego, CA) had an up-and-down performance but was solid, throwing a complete game shutout. Martin struggled at times with his control, but pitched out of any trouble that surfaced. Martin was 81-84 with his fastball, showing good armspeed and occasionally mixing in a curveball. His mechanics are solid and will become cleaner with time, and his 6'1"/190 frame projects well at his young age. He is a SoCal prospect to keep an eye on.
Sons of Present and Future Hall of Famers
7/7/2010
The sons of one present and one future Hall of Famer are starting for their teams in the 17U National Championship.
2012 Ryan Ripken is the starting first baseman for the Mid-Atlantic Rookies. Ripken just slammed a double in the Rookies 9 am game on Field #2 at the complex and went 0-1 with a sacrifice bunt in the Rookies win yesterday.
2011 Connor Biggio is the starting second baseman for the Houston Heat Silver and went 2-3 with a run scored and an Rbi. The scout notes on Biggio sound very similar to what might have been written on his dad at the same age: "small slender body, aggressive baserunner, good instincts."
Craig Biggio is in Marietta this week watching his son play. He also coaches the St. Thomas HS team in Houston where both his sons play.
Baseball U New England shut out the Texas Blackhawks 11-0
7/7/2010
Andrew Hurn (2011 - Darien, CT) picked up the win going 4 innings allowing 2 hits with 4 strikeouts and no walks. The big 6-4/210 lb right hander sat at 79-82 MPH with his fastball and was around the plate all game. Leading the way at the plate for Baseball U was catcher Tyler Barrett (2011 - Newington, CT). He went 2-4 with a big 3 run home run in the 5th inning. He showed good bat speed at the plate with some pop.
Texas Blackhawks relief pitcher Ralph Garza(2012 - New Braunfels, TX) looked real good on the mound in his one batter of relief. He was 84-86 MPH with his fastball showing a live loose projectable arm. He pitches with low effort and throws strikes.
Dallas Patriots Red top Best 9 White Sox
7/7/2010
Dallas Patriots 17U Red beat the Best 9 White Sox 7-3 in the 11:30 AM game at Alpharetta Legion Field. The Patriots were paced by their lead off hitter and center fielder Ryan Goldblatt (2011 - Plano, TX). He went 2-4 at the plate with a run and a stolen base. He showed good line drive middle of the field contact and squred the ball up well. Trey Hudgins (2011 - Sherman, TX) also contributed 2 RBI in the win.
Relief pitcher Dameron pitched very well in relief retiring all 9 batters he faced. He throws from a side arm arm slot which was deceptive for the White Sox hitters and sat at 77-79 MPH with sink and armside run. He also threw his slider for strikes with deception.
White Sox lead off hitter Kody Belcher played well going 2-4 at the plate showing a balanced swing with some bat speed.
2011 SS Trevor Story - Dallas Patriots 17U/Irving (TX) HS
7/7/2010
6-0, 170 lbs. 1-3 with an HR in a 4-3 win over the East Alabama A's Wednesday morning. Soft hands defensively, plays through the ball well, keeps his feet moving, strong arm at SS, quick release, slender frame. Extends swing through ball well, Hit HR, good bat speed, 4.17 home to 1B
2011 RHP/SS Andrew Boes: ABC-DBacks/Austin (TX) HS
7/8/2010
6-2, 180 lbs. 7 inning 1 hit shutout against the Diamond Jacks Black on Wednesday at Pope HS, 0 BB's, 7 K's. 85-88 mph FB, 78 mph slurve. Low 3/4's release point, projectable frame, somewhat cross body, big breaking 10/4 type slurve breaking ball, good arm speed, FB sinks well, cuts FB at times, mixes it up and throws K's, good upside, nice arm.
Cooper hits game winning double for Ohio Elite
Ohio v Burkburnett
7/8/2010
Cody Cooper(2011 - Grafton, OH) hit a game winning double inthe bottom of the 6th inning to defeat the Burkburnett Blacksox. Cooperdrove the ball over the outstretched glove of the right fielder scoring runnersfrom 1st and 2nd base. The 6th inning also had clutch hits from JarrodMoss(2011 - Gahanna, OH) and Zach Ratcliff(2012 - Blacklick, OH). Moss isa strong compactish MIF who is aggressive at the plate and plays the gamehard. Ratcliff has a taller leaner projectable build and showed good batspeed and a good swing at the plate.
Wynston McMartin(2012 - New Albany, OH) went the distance for Ohio allowing 5hits, 3 runs, and 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 1 hitbatsman. He was in control the entire game except for the sixth inningwhen the Blacksox strung together a few hits and put 3 runs on the board. He settled back down in the 7th inning to get the complete game. McMartinsat in the 80-83 MPH range with his fastball and threw his slider for strikesall game. He throws with lower effort and his arm works.
Ben Smith(2011 - Wichita Falls, TX) pitched well for the Blacksox going 5innings allowing just 2 hits and 1 unearned run while striking out 8 with 2walks. He sat in the 79-82 MPH range with his fastball and kept hittersoff balance with his 1/7 CB.
Cameron Allen(2011 - Burkburnett, TX) showed a nice swing at the plate withgood bat speed
There are a few others about teams in South Tx ... Houston Banditos, Texas SunDevils etc
That's awesome. Thanks for the detailed update.
2011 SS Matt Dean-Dallas Yankees/The Colony HS, Highland Village, TX
7/10/2010
6-2, 190 lbs, R/R, Aflac All-American. Dean went 1-4 in the Yankees 10-0 win over Team Elite Black on Friday night, hitting in the #3 hole. Game Notes: Good size, quick bat, solid contact, balanced approach, + power, aggressive swing but still in control, good arm, quick hands defensively, smooth in the infield.
Dean is also one of the many standout football players among the top baseball prospects in the 2011 class. He was named his district's Offensive Player of the Year last fall in a 5A district in Texas, no small accomplishment in the football crazed Dallas area.
7/10/2010
6-2, 190 lbs, R/R, Aflac All-American. Dean went 1-4 in the Yankees 10-0 win over Team Elite Black on Friday night, hitting in the #3 hole. Game Notes: Good size, quick bat, solid contact, balanced approach, + power, aggressive swing but still in control, good arm, quick hands defensively, smooth in the infield.
Dean is also one of the many standout football players among the top baseball prospects in the 2011 class. He was named his district's Offensive Player of the Year last fall in a 5A district in Texas, no small accomplishment in the football crazed Dallas area.
Dallas Tigers 17-3 win
WP- Tiger Smith- 4IP, 2 Hits, 3 Runs Allowed, 2 Earned Runs
LP- Nicolas Hernandez- 2.1IP
FDP- Ivan Rodriguez- 1-2, 2 Runs, Stolen Base
FDP- Jason Bonilla- 2-2, Run, 2 RBI
DT- Patrick Vickery- 2-3, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, Walk
DT- Jake Wakamatsu- 2-4, 2 Runs, RBI
DT- Tyler Hernandez- 2-4, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
DT- Campbell Cooper- 3-3, 2 Runs, Double, Homerun, 6 RBI
Dallas Tigers 4-3 win
WP- Garrett Sumpter- 1 IP, 1 Hit, 0 Runs Allowed
LP- Patrick Peterson- 7IP, 3 Hits, 4 Runs Allowed, 2 Earned Runs, 3 Strikeouts, 2 Walks
DTH- Matt Michalski- 5IP, 5 Hits, 2 Runs Allowed, 1 Earned Run, 1 Strikeout, 5 Walks
DTH- Walter Donovan- 1-3, Run, 2 RBI
TSA- Danny Rosenbaum- 2-2, Run, Double, HBP
Tigers 4-3 loss
VB-WP:Bryson Hough 7IP,4H,2ER,8K
DT-LP:Jake Thompson 6IP,8H,2ER,5K
VB-Andrew Weidinger 2/3,2RBI
VB-Ryan Owens 1/3,R
DT-Pat Vickery 1/4,2RBI
DT-Walton Donovan 2/3,R,2B
Tigers 5-1 win
WP- Brett Byrum- 7 IP, 3 Hits, 1 Earned Run, 6 Strikeouts, 0 Walks
LP- Robert Hooks- 4 IP, 5 Earned Runs, 2 Strikeouts, 2 Walks
DT- Jake Wakamatsu- 2-3, Run, Double, RBI
DT- Brig Gerlich- 1-3, Double, 2 RBI
Tigers 4-3 loss
WP- Trent Higgonbotham - 7 IP, 5 Hits, 3 Runs Allowed, 1 Earned Run, 4 Strikeouts, 2 Walks, 3 HBP
LP- Storm Griffin - 5.2 IP, 4 Hits, 4 Earned Runs, 8 Strikeouts, 1 Walk, 1 HBP
EBW- Tony Rapiere- 1-1, Run, Double, HBP
EBW- Matt Goodson- 1-2, Triple, 2 RBI
WP- Tiger Smith- 4IP, 2 Hits, 3 Runs Allowed, 2 Earned Runs
LP- Nicolas Hernandez- 2.1IP
FDP- Ivan Rodriguez- 1-2, 2 Runs, Stolen Base
FDP- Jason Bonilla- 2-2, Run, 2 RBI
DT- Patrick Vickery- 2-3, 2 Runs, 2 RBI, Walk
DT- Jake Wakamatsu- 2-4, 2 Runs, RBI
DT- Tyler Hernandez- 2-4, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
DT- Campbell Cooper- 3-3, 2 Runs, Double, Homerun, 6 RBI
Dallas Tigers 4-3 win
WP- Garrett Sumpter- 1 IP, 1 Hit, 0 Runs Allowed
LP- Patrick Peterson- 7IP, 3 Hits, 4 Runs Allowed, 2 Earned Runs, 3 Strikeouts, 2 Walks
DTH- Matt Michalski- 5IP, 5 Hits, 2 Runs Allowed, 1 Earned Run, 1 Strikeout, 5 Walks
DTH- Walter Donovan- 1-3, Run, 2 RBI
TSA- Danny Rosenbaum- 2-2, Run, Double, HBP
Tigers 4-3 loss
VB-WP:Bryson Hough 7IP,4H,2ER,8K
DT-LP:Jake Thompson 6IP,8H,2ER,5K
VB-Andrew Weidinger 2/3,2RBI
VB-Ryan Owens 1/3,R
DT-Pat Vickery 1/4,2RBI
DT-Walton Donovan 2/3,R,2B
Tigers 5-1 win
WP- Brett Byrum- 7 IP, 3 Hits, 1 Earned Run, 6 Strikeouts, 0 Walks
LP- Robert Hooks- 4 IP, 5 Earned Runs, 2 Strikeouts, 2 Walks
DT- Jake Wakamatsu- 2-3, Run, Double, RBI
DT- Brig Gerlich- 1-3, Double, 2 RBI
Tigers 4-3 loss
WP- Trent Higgonbotham - 7 IP, 5 Hits, 3 Runs Allowed, 1 Earned Run, 4 Strikeouts, 2 Walks, 3 HBP
LP- Storm Griffin - 5.2 IP, 4 Hits, 4 Earned Runs, 8 Strikeouts, 1 Walk, 1 HBP
EBW- Tony Rapiere- 1-1, Run, Double, HBP
EBW- Matt Goodson- 1-2, Triple, 2 RBI
Dallas Patriots (Stout) go 5-0 in pool play to advance to championship bracket.
2011 RHP Adrian Houser: Dallas Yankees/Locust Grove (OK) HS
7/11/2010
6-2 180 lbs. Threw 4 1/3 innings in the Yankees 6-1 playoff loss to NorCal East. FB 89-94 mph, CB 75-78 mph, 77-79 mph Chg. Good frame, 3/4's release, CB has good break, FB has arm side run, locates CB and works down in zone, throws plenty of CB's, tends to work deep into counts, fields position well, rare change up, obvious arm strength.
Houser was 85-89 mph last year at the PG South Underclass Showcase last fall.
2012 RHP Riley Ferrell: Houston Heat Silver/A&M Consolidated HS, College Station, TX
7/10/2010
6-2, 195 lbs. Threw 3 innings Saturday morning, allowing 1 hit and striking out 3 hitters. 88-91 mph FB, 77-79 mph CB, 80 mph Chg. Big strong kid, 3/4's release, arm works well, good balance, extra high leg raise, mechanics work, projects velocity, tight spin and tilt on CB/SL, FB sings, good arm speed on change
7/11/2010
6-2 180 lbs. Threw 4 1/3 innings in the Yankees 6-1 playoff loss to NorCal East. FB 89-94 mph, CB 75-78 mph, 77-79 mph Chg. Good frame, 3/4's release, CB has good break, FB has arm side run, locates CB and works down in zone, throws plenty of CB's, tends to work deep into counts, fields position well, rare change up, obvious arm strength.
Houser was 85-89 mph last year at the PG South Underclass Showcase last fall.
2012 RHP Riley Ferrell: Houston Heat Silver/A&M Consolidated HS, College Station, TX
7/10/2010
6-2, 195 lbs. Threw 3 innings Saturday morning, allowing 1 hit and striking out 3 hitters. 88-91 mph FB, 77-79 mph CB, 80 mph Chg. Big strong kid, 3/4's release, arm works well, good balance, extra high leg raise, mechanics work, projects velocity, tight spin and tilt on CB/SL, FB sings, good arm speed on change
Why no 17U team from DBAT at Wood Bat?
Our pure age 17u teams play in the Premier World Series in Joplin, MO at the end of July. It is a little more affordable for the parents and the college coaches a little more regional.
There was plenty of "regional" representation at WWBA 17u and 18u. Saw UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, etc...
quote:Originally posted by NuffSaid:
There was plenty of "regional" representation at WWBA 17u and 18u. Saw UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, etc...
I would think most those schools would see/know about the Texas 17U's much sooner than the WWBA.