2008 Aflac All-American Classic - Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium was selected as the first Major League ballpark to host this annual contest of the nations top rising high school senior baseball prospects. The 5,600 fans in attendance were treated to an old fashioned pitchers duel between the East and West Aflac All-Americans, that wasn’t decided until the ninth inning.
The West team jumped out to a quick lead, as Slade Heathcott singled home California native David Nick in the bottom of the first. Home Run Derby Champion, Matt Davidson’s double in the fourth inning plated Max Stassi for the second run of the game. Those two runs seemed to be more than enough of a cushion for the West pitchers who had limited the East team to just one hit over the first eight innings.
After an error, infield single and a walk, the East squad was breathing new life in the top of the ninth. Brian Goodwin promptly singled up the middle to plate two runs, stole third and scored on a wild pitch. After the dust settled, the East had grabbed a two run cushion. That was enough support for Austin Maddox, who pitched a scoreless bottom half to get the win. For his late inning heroics, Goodwin was
selected as the games Most Valuable Player.
The 4-2 win gave the East squad their second consecutive victory and tied the series at 3 wins each.
During the annual Awards banquet, Mychal Givens received the 2008 Player of the Year Award and Beau Wright was given the Sportsmanship Award for his conduct during the week’s activities, which is voted on by his coaches and fellow players.
East Roster
| Player |
Pos. |
High School |
Last Drafted |
Organization |
| Luke Bailey |
C |
Troup County HS, Ga. |
2009 (Rd 4) |
Tampa Bay Rays |
| Ethan Carter |
RHP |
Menchville HS, Va. |
NA |
NA |
| Scooter Gennett |
IF |
Sarasota HS, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 16) |
Milwaukee Brewers |
| Mychal Givens |
SS/RHP |
H.B. Plant HS, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 16) |
Baltimore Orioles |
| Brian Goodwin |
OF |
Rocky Mount HS, N.C. |
2011 (Rd 1.) |
Washington Nationals |
| Michael Heller |
RHP/IF |
Cardinal Mooney HS, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 29) |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Christopher Jenkins |
RHP |
Westfield Senior HS, N.J. |
NA |
NA |
| Ian Krol |
LHP |
Neuqua Valley HS, Ill. |
2009 (Rd 7) |
Oakland Athletics |
| Braxton Lane |
OF |
Sandy Creek HS, Ga. |
2009 (Rd 7) |
Texas Rangers |
| Austin Maddox |
C/RHP |
Eagle's View Academy, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 37) |
Tampa Bay Rays |
| Keyvius Sampson |
RHP |
Ocala Forest HS, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 4) |
San Diego Padres |
| Richie Shaffer |
IF/RHP |
Providence HS, N.C. |
2009 (Rd 25) |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Drew Steckenrider |
OF |
Greater Atlanta Christian School, Ga. |
NA |
NA |
| Donavan Tate |
OF |
Cartersville HS, Ga. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
San Diego Padres |
| Jason Thompson |
IF |
Germantown HS, Tenn. |
2009 (Rd 11) |
Boston Red Sox |
Daniel Tuttle
|
RHP |
Randleman Senior HS, N.C. |
2009 (Rd 5) |
Cincinnati Reds |
| LeVon Washington |
OF |
Buccholz HS, Fla. |
2010 (Rd 2) |
Cleveland Indians |
| Zack Wheeler |
RHP |
East Paulding HS, Ga. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
San Francisco Giants |
| Michael Zunino |
C |
Mariner HS, Fla. |
2009 (Rd 29) |
Oakland Athletics |
West Roster
| Player |
Pos. |
High School |
Last Drafted |
Organization |
| Matt Davidson |
3B |
Yucaipa HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Matt Graham |
RHP |
Oak Ridge HS, Texas |
2009 (Rd 6) |
San Francisco Giants |
| Scott Griggs |
RHP |
San Ramon Valley HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 34) |
Seattle Mariners |
| Slade Heathcott |
OF/LHP |
Texas HS, Texas |
2009 (Rd 1) |
New York Yankees |
| Kyrell Hudson |
OF |
Evergreen HS, Wash. |
2009 (Rd 3) |
Philadelphia Phillies |
| Tyler Matzek |
LHP |
Capistrano Valley HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
Colorado Rockies |
| Jiovanni Mier |
SS |
Bonita HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
Houston Astros |
| Jacob Morris |
OF |
Coppell HS, Texas |
2009 (Rd 35) |
Washington Nationals |
| David Nick |
IF |
Cypress HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 4) |
Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Brooks Pounders |
RHP |
Temecula Valley HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 2) |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Matthew Purke |
LHP |
Klein HS, Texas |
2011 (Rd 3) |
Washington Nationals |
| Jonathan Singleton |
1B |
Millikan HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 8) |
Philadelphia Phillies |
| Max Stassi |
C |
Yuba City HS, Calif. |
2009 (Rd 4) |
Oakland Athletics |
| Andrew Susac |
C |
Jesuit HS, Calif. |
2011 (Rd 2) |
San Francisco Giants |
| Chad Thompson |
RHP |
El Toro HS, Calif. |
2011 (Rd 27) |
Milwaukee Brewers |
| Jacob Turner |
RHP |
Westminster Christian Academy, Mo. |
2009 (Rd 1) |
Detroit Tigers |
| Jonathan Walsh |
C |
Coppell HS, Texas |
2009 (Rd 18) |
San Francisco Giants |
| Everett Williams |
OF |
McCallum HS, Texas |
2009 (Rd 2) |
San Diego Padres |
| Beau Wright |
LHP |
Los Alamitos HS, Calif. |
2010 (Rd 48) |
Florida Marlins |
Game Awards
• MVP Award: Brian Goodwin
• Jackie Robinson Award: Mychael Givens
• Home Run Derby Champion: Matt Davidson
Statistical Performers
• Hits: Brian Goodwin (2)
• Runs: Six players with 1 each
• Runs Batted In: Brian Goodwin (2)
• Home Runs: None
• Stolen Bases: Four players with 1 each
• Strikeouts: Jacob Turner (5 in 2 innings)
Perfect Game event profile
