Perfect Game WWBA 2010/16u National Championship

Plate Dad -- this is straight from Perfect Games website just so you know schools are looking at players earlier and earlier

Several College Programs Represented at 16U Tournament
PG Staff 7/15/2008 6:00 PM
[SIZE=+0]It appears that there are many college coaches in attendance here on opening day of the 16U WWBA tournament. Just from observations at the tower and the front gate we have noticed that the following programs have come to the East Cobb Complex for day one the tournament:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Louisiana State University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]University of Virginia[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Boston College[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]University of South Carolina[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Clemson[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Georgia State University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]High Point University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Troy State University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Virginia Tech[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Pepperdine University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]West Virginia University[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Southern Illinois University[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Clearly there are several schools getting a jump start on targeting future players for their programs here on day one of the tournament. It is likely that we will several more college programs with a coach in attendance at the complex (not to mention those that go to outlying fields) throughout the rest of the tournament[/SIZE]

Unless you've been down to East Cobb or Jupiter you just cant appreciate the scene and how big an opportunity there is to be seen.

 

Megastar 2010's

Our stats guy is not here this week...here is a quick recap of the 3-1 win over the Florida Dynamic Elite today.

Winning pitcher was Olin Little - 5 innings - 1 unearned run
(He is going back to his football scrimmage tomorrow back in Charlotte so he has a busy week...)

Save: Austin Machicote - 2 innings - no runs

Byron Haag 2/3 run
Dakota Spiess 1/3 run
Matt Barrier 1/3 Double RBI
Alex Baker 1/3
Joe Hager 1/3

 

The 09

class is this springs seniors. Many have already verballed and alot will soon this fall. The college coaches are getting a look at the 10's as soon as they can. The recruiters that get out early will have a better idea of who to contact via mail and build a file on. Alot of times it comes down to who was the first to show interest in you that goes a long ways. You can bet the Clemson and SC coaches were all over the teams from SC getting a look at the home town boys. And you better believe they were checking out the NC teams as well. There is nothing like getting out there and IDing the players before your competition. This is exactly what college coaches are trying to do. SC is notorious for getting on guys early and offering early. It is one reason other programs have stepped it up in recent years.

The 2010 class is in the process of being IDed. Most of the top 09's are already known by these programs. With WWBA events its an opportunity for college coaches to see alot of talented players in one venue over an entire week of games. When you tell people that the scouts outnumber the fans they look at you like you are crazy. But its simply the truth. If you have never been to the Jupiter event you need to go at least one time if your a true baseball fan. Its a great event and great baseball as well.

 

I think Clemson is tired of getting scooped in SC by Univ of SC. The 17u Diamond Devils team that won the 17u has a minimum of 6 SC 2009 commits and zero Clemson .

 

Yeah

when they lost Coach O'Sullivan at CU they lost a guy that was the back bone of their recruiting success. SC gets on guys early and they are relentless. They do a great job of IDed young players that can really play. They wrap them up before others have a chance in many cases. CU is probaly trying to stem the tide. They better.

 

SC Panthers

SC Panthers 7..............................7.....5.....0

SW Michigan Rebels 1....................1.....2.....0

Winning Pitcher: Mat Batts (09 Mt. Tabor) 7 IP; 2 H; 8 K

Leading Hitters: Andy Wilson (10 Myers Park) 1-1 (2B); Trevor Hovis (10 S. Meck) 1-1 (2 RBI); Brian Holberton (10 Myers Park) 1-2.

Mat Batts throws a no hitter into the 5th and pitches a complete game win.

Next Game: WED. v. Augusta Angels Projected Pitcher: Ryan Butler (10 Ardrey Kell).

 

Lake Monsters 8
E. Cobb Cubs 1

Tyler Barnette (Hickory) 6 IP 4hits 2BB's 7K's
Ryan Allen(JF Webb) 1 IP 0 hits 1HP 1K

Cody Ellis(Person Co.) 1-2(RBI)
Barnette 1-2 (RBI)
Seth Lumpkins(JF Webb) 1-2 (3 RBI's)
Dylan Newton(JF Webb) 2-3 (2B, RBI)
Allen (RBI)

Barnette's FB was on top of everyone all day. Great game pitched. Stephen Wright (Person Co.) had a great game as well.

 

Ray, good luck down there. I know the guys you took down there will put on a great show. You've got some talent out there in Oxford. It stinks we aren't seeing you guys tomorrow night but thats how it is sometimes. Again, good luck. We don't miss you one bit here in Cary.... ha ha.

 

Thanks, but we lost this morning 9-2. We out hit SC Bombers 9-6 and even hit 2 HR's, but pitchers walked 10 batters. Can't do that and compete. Must win tommorrrow against very good team from Texas. Good luck to you all tonight.

SC Bombers 9
Lake Monsters 2

Tyler Barnette (Hickory) 3-3 2HR's and 2B
Brian Lincoln (Millbrook) 1-2
Bransen Christopher (Hickory) 2-3
Will Byrd (Broughton) 1-2
Will Watkins (Broughton) 2-2

 

SC Panthers

SC Panthers 14................................14.....11.....3

Augusta Angels (GA) 2........................2.....4.....2

Winning Pitcher: Ryan Butler (10 Ardrey Kell) 4 IP; 3 H; 2 R; 1 ER; 3 K

Leading Hitters: Brett Austin (11 Providence) 1-2 (GSHR/4 RBI); Seth Neely (09 Rock Hill) 1-2 (2B); Corbin Shive 1-2 (2B); Trey Laney (10 Christian) 1-1; Jake Watson (10 Christian) 1-1; Brian Holberton (10 Myers Park) 1-1; Mikal Hill (11 Mallard Creek) 1-1; Rafael Gonzalez (10 Cypress Bay) 1-2; Andy Wilson (10 Myers Park) 1-1; Casey Gebhardt (09 S. Meck) 1-3; Ty Linton (10 Christian) 1-4.

11 different Panthers collected a hit in the run rule game.

SCP - next game Thursday v. Franklin Outlaws.