2007 Aflac All-American Classic - San Diego
Once again Tony Gwynn Stadium held a standing room only crowd of 2,725, which saw the East Team mount a fierce ninth inning come back to secure a 5-4 victory. The victory narrows the West’s series lead to 3-2.
Game MVP Tim Beckham hit a triple, drew a walk and knocked in three runs, including the game winner. The East Team also featured a number of strong pitching performances, including two scoreless innings each by Jack Armstrong and Brett DeVall.
Kyle Skipworth led the West’s offensive attack with a home run and three RBI’s. Isaac Galloway added two hits, stole a base and scored a run. West pitchers allowed only four total hits for the game. West Teamer Tim Mellville took home the Jackie Robinson Player of the Year Award.
In one of the best Home Run Derby’s to date, East teammates Destin Hood and Ethan Martin each launched five bombs. After a deadlocked tie-breaker round, the players shared the title of Champion.
East Roster
| Player | Pos | High School |
Ht/Wt
|
B/T
|
|
Jack Armstrong
|
RHP
|
Jupiter, FL
|
6-7/200
|
R/R
|
|
Xavier Avery
|
OF
|
Cedar Grove, GA
|
6-0/185
|
L/L
|
|
Tim Beckham
|
SS
|
Griffin, GA
|
6-2/191
|
R/R
|
|
Brett DeVall
|
LHP
|
Niceville, FL
|
6-4/205
|
R/L
|
|
Anthony Ferrara
|
LHP
|
Riverview, FL
|
6-1/170
|
R/L
|
|
Wesley Freeman
|
OF
|
All Saints, FL
|
6-4/210
|
R/R
|
|
Sonny Gray
|
RHP
|
Smyrna, TN
|
6-0/185
|
R/R
|
|
Taylor Hightower
|
C
|
Cartersville, GA
|
6-1/190
|
R/R
|
|
Destin Hood
|
SS
|
St. Pauls, AL
|
6-2/185
|
R/R
|
|
Eric Hosmer
|
1B
|
American Heritage, FL
|
6-4/210
|
L/L
|
|
Garrison Lassiter
|
SS
|
West Forsyth, NC
|
6-2/187
|
L/R
|
|
Kyle Long
|
1B
|
St Anne's Belfield, VA
|
6-7/280
|
L/L
|
|
Daniel Marrs
|
RHP
|
James River, VA
|
6-3/200
|
R/R
|
|
Ethan Martin
|
3B
|
Stephens County, GA
|
6-3/200
|
R/R
|
|
Harold Martinez
|
SS
|
Braddock, FL
|
6-3/185
|
R/R
|
|
Quinton Miller
|
RHP
|
Shawnee, NJ
|
6-2/178
|
R/R
|
|
Adrian Nieto
|
C
|
American Heritage, FL
|
6-0/195
|
R/R
|
|
Michael Palazzone
|
RHP
|
Lassiter, GA
|
6-3/190
|
R/R
|
|
Scott Silverstein
|
LHP
|
St. John's College, MD
|
6-5/205
|
L/L
|
West Roster
| Player | Pos | High School |
Ht/Wt
|
B/T
|
|
Chris Amezquita
|
SS
|
Servite, CA
|
6-2/190
|
R/R
|
|
Andy Burns
|
SS
|
Rocky Mountain, CO
|
6-1/180
|
R/R
|
|
Gerrit Cole
|
RHP
|
Orange Lutheran, CA
|
6-3/190
|
R/R
|
|
Jarred Cosart
|
OF
|
Clear Creek, TX
|
6-3/175
|
R/R
|
|
Isaac Galloway
|
OF
|
Los Osos, CA
|
6-3/190
|
R/R
|
|
Robbie Grossman
|
OF
|
Cy Fair, TX
|
6-1/195
|
S/L
|
|
BJ Hermsen
|
RHP
|
West Delaware, IA
|
6-6/230
|
R/R
|
|
Aaron Hicks
|
OF
|
Wilson, CA
|
6-1/160
|
S/R
|
|
Taylor Jungmann
|
RHP
|
Georgetown, TX
|
6-5/180
|
R/R
|
|
Walker Kelly
|
LHP
|
Arlington Heights, TX
|
6-0/188
|
L/L
|
|
Tim Melville
|
RHP
|
Wentzville Holt, MO
|
6-5/205
|
R/R
|
|
Alex Meyer
|
RHP
|
Greensburg, IN
|
6-7/200
|
R/R
|
|
Clark Murphy
|
1B
|
Fallbrook Union, CA
|
6-3/200
|
L/L
|
|
Ryan O'Sullivan
|
RHP
|
Valhalla, CA
|
6-1/180
|
R/R
|
|
Ricky Oropesa
|
3B
|
Etiwanda, CA
|
6-2/215
|
L/R
|
|
Kyle Skipworth
|
C
|
Patriot, CA
|
6-3/195
|
L/R
|
|
Jordan Swagerty
|
C
|
Prestonwood Christian, TX
|
6-1/175
|
S/R
|
|
Brent Warren
|
OF
|
Xavier, IA
|
6-3/175
|
L/L
|
|
Austin Wright
|
LHP
|
Conant, IL
|
6-3/210
|
L/L
|
Game Awards
• MVP Award: Tim Beckham
• Jackie Robinson Award: Mychael Givens
• Home Run Derby Champion: Destin Hood, Ethan Martin (tie)
Statistical Performers
• Hits: Isaac Galloway (2)
• Runs: Adrian Nieto (2)
• Runs Batted In: Tim Bekcham, Kyle Skipworth (3)
• Strikeouts: Jack Armstrong, Scott Silverstein (4 in 2 innings), Austin Wright (4 in 1 inning)
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