| Alabama |
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| Start Date: February 21 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 17-22 |
6A: Auburn |
RHP Chris Ellis (Spain Park) |
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5A: Spanish Fort |
OF/RHP Jo-El Bennett (Houston Academy) |
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4A: UMS-Wright Prep |
RHP Justin Camp (Austin) |
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3A: Luverne |
OF Jamal Golden (Wetumpka) |
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2A: Mars Hill Bible |
RHP Tucker Simpson (Oxford) |
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1A: Shoals Christian |
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AISA AAA: Glenwood |
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AISA AA: Edgewood Academy |
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AISA A: Coosa Valley Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Jake Peavy (St. Paul's Episcopal), Desmond Jennings (Prinson Valley), Josh Willingham (Mars Hill) |
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MLB players born in Alabama |
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| Storyline: The battle for best team in the state looks to be wide open with Auburn, Spanish Fort, Spain Park and Wetumpka |
| all fielding talented teams The two top prospects might be Oxford teammates Tucker Simpson and Matthew Goodson. |
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| Alaska |
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| Start Date: March 11 |
2010 Champion |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 2-5 |
Juneau-Douglas |
OF/RHP AJ Hull (Kenai) |
| MLB alumni: Chad Bentz 2004-2005 (Juneau-Douglas), Marshall Boze 1996 (Soldotna) |
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MLB players born in Alaska |
|
| Storyline: Juneau-Douglas lost a lot of players, leaving the state title up for grabs. 2010 runner-up Diamond looks strong. |
| Soldotna was hit hard by losing a key player, MIF Jake Darrow who hit .462 last year has transferred to a school in Florida. |
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| Arizona |
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| Start Date: March 1 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 13-15 |
5A: Desert Ridge / Horizon |
LHP/OF Michael Howard (Prescott) |
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4A: Saguaro / Liberty |
IF/RHP Jordan Dunatov (Horizon) |
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3A: Chno Valley |
C/IF Kevin Cron (Mountain Pointe) |
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2A: Bourgade Catholic |
LHP/OF Stephen Tarpley (Gilbert) |
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1A: Gila Bend |
LHP/1B Scott Squier (Greenway) |
| MLB alumni: Andre Ethier (St. Mary's), Ian Kinsler (Canyon del Oro), Paul Konerko (Chaparral) |
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MLB players born in Arizona |
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| Storyline: Stephen Tarpley came on strong last season, going from a solid OF to challenging Michael Howard for title |
| of the state's top LHP. Horizon Coach Eric Kibler led Team USA to Gold at the 16U PanAm Champ after winning the 5A title. |
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| Arkansas |
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| Start Date: February 21 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 17-21 |
7A: Bryant |
RHP Dillon Howard (Searcy) |
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6A: Lake Hamilton |
RHP/OF Greg Milhorn (Trinity Christian) |
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5A: Beebe |
RHP Taylor Wallace (Little Rock Catholic) |
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4A: Shiloh Christian |
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3A: Bauxite |
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2A: Woodlawn |
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1A: Trinity Christian |
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| MLB alumni: Cliff Lee (Benton), AJ Burnett (Central Arkansas Christian), Torii Hunter (Pine Bluff) |
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MLB players born in Arkansas |
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| Storyline: Searcy's losses in the 6A State Championship game the past two years will serve as extra motivation for Arkansas' |
| top prospect Dillon Howard as he tries to get over the hump and win a title as well as improve his stock for the MLB draft. |
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| California |
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| Start Date: February 24 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 19-June 4 |
*The California Interscholastic |
OF/3B Travis Harrison (Tustin) |
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Federation (CIF) crowned 34 Section |
C Austin Hedges (J Serra) |
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Champions in 2010 |
SS Phillip Evans (LaCosta Canyon) |
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3B/OF Rio Ruiz (Bishop Amat) |
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Central Coast Champion |
RHP Lucas Giolito (Harvard Westlake) |
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Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) |
SS/RHP Tanner Rahier (Palm Dessert) |
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ranked #1 in 2010 final PG |
LHP Henry Owens (Edison) |
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National Top 100 rankings |
MIF/RHP Chris Rivera (El Dorado) |
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1B Trevor Gretzky (Oaks Christian) |
| MLB alumni: Evan Longoria (St. John Bosco), Troy Tulowitzki (Fremont), Chase Utley (Long Beach Poly) |
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MLB players born in California |
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| Storyline: So many to follow in this state! Edison's exceptional double play combination of the Lopes brothers (Christian |
| and Timmy) along with ace LHP Henry Owens and slugging OF Eric Snyder make them a very exciting team to watch. |
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| Colorado |
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| Start Date: March 12 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 15-29 |
5A: Rocky Mountain |
C Greg Bird (Grandview) |
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4A: Mountain View |
OF Connor McKay (Regis) |
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3A: Holy Family |
RHP Sean Leary (Arvada) |
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2A: Limon |
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1A: Stratton |
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| MLB alumni: Roy Halladay (Arvada West), Brad Lidge (Cherry Creek), David Aardsma (Cherry Creek) |
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MLB players born in Colorado |
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| Storyline: Rocky Mountain will have a chance to tie Cherry Creek's streak of five straight state titles (1995-99) but they will |
| have to replace IF/RHP Pierce Trumper and the 2010 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year LHP/OF Marco Gonzales. |
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| Connecticut |
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| Start Date: April 6 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 10 |
S: Northwest Catholic (West Hartford) |
RHP Sal Romano (Southington) |
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M: Montville |
OF Chris Madera (Avon Old Farms) |
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LL: Pomperaug |
OF Michael White (Salisbury School) |
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L: Sheehan |
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| MLB alumni: Carl Pavano (Southington), Rajai Davis (New London), Craig Breslow (Trumbull) |
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MLB players born in Connecticut |
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| Storyline: Northwest Catholic is the defending Class S champion, but the most talented teams in the state look to be prep |
| schools Avon Old Farms and Salisbury School. Time will tell if the talent will translate into success. |
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| Delaware |
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| Start Date: March 22 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 26-28 |
Division I: St. Mark's (Wilmington) |
OF Jarrell Allen (Milford) |
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Division II: DuPont |
RHP Chris Murphy (St. Mark's Wilmington) |
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SS/RHP Shane Marvel (Sussex Technical) |
| MLB alumni: Ian Snell (Caesar Rodney), Kevin Mench (St. Mark's) |
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MLB players born in Delaware |
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| Storyline: St. Mark's looks to again have one of the top teams in the state behind TCU commit RHP Chris Murphy. Milford |
| and Sussex Tech also look to field some of the best teams in the state. |
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| Florida |
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| Start Date: February 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 18-24 |
6A: Flanagan |
SS Francisco Lindor (Montverde Academy) |
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5A: Pace |
RHP/SS Lance McCullers (Tampa Jesuit) |
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4A: Archbishop McCarthy |
RHP Jose Fernandez (Alonso) |
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3A: The Bolles School |
IF/C Javier Baez (Alrington County) |
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2A: Westminster Christian (Miami) |
RHP/SS Michael Kelly (West Boca) |
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1A: Trinity Christian (Deltona) |
1B Daniel Vogelbach (Bishop Verot) |
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SS/3B Addison Russell (Pace) |
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OF Jesse Winker (Olympia) |
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OF Albert Almora (Mater Academy) |
| MLB alumni: Alex Rodriguez (Westminster Christian), Zach Grienke (Apopka), Chipper Jones (Bolles School) |
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MLB players born in Florida |
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| Storyline: Alonso's Jose Fernandez was granted a fifth year of eligibility and looks to be the top pitcher in the FL. Defending |
| champs Archbishop McCarthy (4A) and The Bolles School (3A) look to defend their titles while Gulliver Prep, American |
| Heritage (Plantation) and Columbus are all in contention for top team in the nation. |
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| Georgia |
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| Start Date: February 21 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 28-30 |
5A: Harrison |
OF/1B Dwight Smith (McIntosh) |
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4A: Marist School (Atlanta) |
SS Julius Gaines (Luella) |
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3A: Columbus |
1B/OF Larry Greene (Berrien County) |
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2A: Calhoun |
SS/3B Deion Williams (Redan) |
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1A: Wesleyan School (Norcross) |
LHP/OF Kevin Matthews (Richmond Hill) |
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GISA AAA: First Presbyterian Day (Macon) |
OF/RHP Duane Underwood (Pope) |
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GISA AA: Heritage (Conyers) |
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GISA A: Citizens Christian Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Jason Heyward (Henry County, Gordon Beckham (Wesminster), JD/Stephen Drew (Lowndes) |
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MLB players born in Georgia |
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| Storyline: The state may not match its feat of five first round draft picks from 2010, but it is again one of the most loaded |
| states in the country. Defending 3A champ Columbus looks to be the top team behind Kyle Carter and Will Solomon. |
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| Hawaii |
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| Start Date: February 17 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 5-8 |
Division I: Punahou |
LHP Carlos Rodriguez (Iolani School) |
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Division II: Waimea |
OF Michael Suiter (Punahou) |
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OF Kaeo Aliviado (St. Louis School) |
| MLB alum: Shane Victorino (Wailuku), Kurt Suzuki (Baldwin), Kila Ka'aihue (Iolani School) |
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MLB players born in Hawaii |
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| Storyline: President Obama's alma mater Punahou extended that nation's longest streak of state championships. Their seventh |
| straight came in the first ever run rule in a Hawaiian Championship game. They return 2010 Player of the Year OF Michael Suiter. |
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| Idaho |
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| Start Date: March 12 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 20-22 |
5A: Timberline |
RHP/OF Cy Sneed (Twin Falls) |
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4A: Bishop Kelly |
MIF Drew Turbin (Coeur d'Alene) |
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3A: Buhl |
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2A: New Plymouth |
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1A: Prairie |
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| MLB alumni: Josh Phelps (Lakeland), Matt Lindstrom (Madison), Clay Mortenson (Rexburg) |
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MLB players born in Idaho |
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| Storyline: Timberline won its fourth title in eleven years last season, their second in the past three years. Twin Falls looks |
| to rebound after losing a tough game in the 4A Championship to Bishop Kelly. |
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| Illinois |
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| Start Date: March 12 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 3-11 |
4A: Naperville Central |
RHP Nick Burdi (Downers Grove South) |
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3A: Glenwood (Chatham) |
OF/LHP Charlie Tilson (New Trier) |
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2A: Teutopolis |
OF Joe Perricone (Hersey) |
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1A: Elgin Westminister Christian |
RHP Joe Ceja (Ottawa Marquette) |
| MLB alumni: Jayson Werth (Glenwood), Jim Thome (Limestone), Curtis Granderson (Thornton South) |
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MLB players born in Illinois |
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| Storyline: The Chicago-land area will be extemely competitive as always with defending 4A champ Naperville Central, 4A |
| runner-up St. Rita, contenders New Trier, Oak Park River Forest and Downers Grove South looking to take home the title. |
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| Indiana |
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| Start Date: March 28 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 17-18 |
4A: Carroll (Ft. Wayne) |
RHP Christian Montgomery (Lawrence Central) |
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3A: Andrean |
LHP/OF Dillon Peters (Cathedral-Indianapolis) |
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2A: Heritage (Monroeville) |
RHP Jerrick Suiter (Valporaiso) |
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1A: Lafayette Central Catholic |
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| MLB alumni: Scott Rolen (Jasper), Clint Barmes (Lincoln), Drew Storen (Brownsburg) |
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MLB players born in Indiana |
|
| Storyline: Lawrence Central and Cathedral look to be two of the top teams and they boast some of the top pitching |
| prospects in the state. But they will face tough competition from Crown Point, LaPorte and Ft. Wayne Carroll. |
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| Iowa |
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| Start Date: May 23 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: July 28-31 |
4A: Kennedy |
SS Jason McMurray (Dowling Catholic) |
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3A: Glenwood |
RHP Brandon Platts (Mason City) |
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2A: Solon |
OF Derrick Loveless (Solon) |
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1A: Martensdale-St. Mary's |
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| MLB alumni: Jeremy Hellickson (Hoover), Ryan Sweeney (Xavier), Casey Blake (Indianola) |
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MLB players born in Iowa |
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| Storyline: While the state lost starpower in MIF Kellen Sweeney (2nd round - Toronto) and RHP Jon Keller (Nebraska), there are |
| still several interesting prospects, most of whom will play in the Perfect Game Spring League before the summer HS season. |
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| Kansas |
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| Start Date: March 28 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 27-28 |
6A: Blue Valley |
OF/RHP Bubba Starling (Gardner-Edgerton) |
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5A: Seaman |
LHP Cody Kukuk (Free State) |
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4A: Bishop Ward |
OF/RHP Dakota Smith (Lansing) |
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3A: Galena |
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2A/1A: St. Mary's Colgan |
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| MLB alumni: Adam LaRoche (Fort Scott), Nate Robertson (Maize), Mike Pelfrey (Wichita Heights) |
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MLB players born in Kansas |
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| Storyline: With Blue Valley down after the graduation of RHP Ryne Stanek (Arkansas), our sources are split on the 6A pre-season |
| favorite. They do agree on one thing: the state title will belong to a team from Lawrence…although Maize can also make a case. |
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| Kentucky |
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| Start Date: March 21 |
2010 Champion |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 14-19 |
Harrison County |
RHP Matt Spalding (Louisville St. Xavier) |
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RHP/OF Clinton Hollon (Woodford County) |
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RHP/IF Chandler Shepherd (Lawrence County) |
| MLB alumni: Corey Hart (Greenwood), Brandon Webb (Ashland), Jon Rauch (Oldham County) |
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MLB players born in Kentucky |
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| Storyline: St. Xavier (Louisville) looks to be an early favorite behind RHPs Matt Spalding, Ryan Loenhart and Zach Clooney. |
| Lexington Catholic has D1 commits (Taylor Martin-UK, Will Hurt-Coastal Carolina) and a number of other prospects. |
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| Louisiana |
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| Start Date: February 24 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 13-14 |
5A: Baton Rouge Catholic |
RHP/1B Carson Baranik (Parkway) |
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4A: Teurlings Catholic |
C John-Clay Reeves (Neville) |
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3A: Notre Dame |
C/SS Tyler Moore (Dunham School) |
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2A: Northlake Christian |
SS/RHP Aaron Nola (Catholic) |
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1A: Quachita Christian |
C/IF Stryker Trahan (Acadiana) |
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B: Forest |
SS Gavin Cecchini (Barbe) |
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C: Claiborne Christian |
IF Connor Castellano (Evangel Christian) |
| MLB alumni: Scott Baker (Captain Shreve), Reid Brignac (St. Amant), Wade LeBlanc (Barbe) |
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MLB players born in Louisiana |
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| Storyline: Perenial powerhouse Barbe graduated 3 players selected in the 2010 MLB draft including 5A MVP Hommy Rosado. |
| After a disappointing end to 2010 the Bucs look to rebound. It will be a tall order to knock off the defending champs (Catholic). |
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| Maine |
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| Start Date: April 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 14-18 |
A: Oxford Hills |
1B Luke Morrill (Rockland) |
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B: Waterville |
RHP Sean Murphy (Westbrook) |
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C: Dirigo |
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D: Richmond |
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| MLB alumni: Mark Rogers (Mount Ararat), Matt Kinney (Bangor) |
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MLB players born in Maine |
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| Storyline: Defending Class A champion Oxford Hills returns a talented roster from an 18-2 campaign. The state's top |
| prospect looks to be 2012 IF Luke Fernandes who is committed to Boston College. |
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| Maryland |
(includes Washington D.C.) |
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| Start Date: March 20 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 28-29 |
4A: Sherwood |
LHP Shane Campbell (Kenwood) |
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3A: C. Milton Wright (Bel Air) |
IF Nick Howard (St. John's Frederick- D.C.) |
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2A: North Hagerstown |
LHP/1B Ryan Ripken (Gilman) |
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1A: St. Michaels |
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MIAA A: Gilman |
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MIAA B: Park (Brooklandville) |
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MIAA C: Key (Union Bridge) |
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WCAC: Good Counsel (Olney) |
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| MLB alumni: Mark Teixeira (Mount St. Joseph's), Gavin Floyd (Mount St. Joseph's), Emmanuel Burriss (Woodrow Wilson-D.C.) |
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MLB players born in Maryland |
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| Storyline: Defending 4A and 3A champions Sherwood and C. Milton Wright will likely be two of the top teams in the state yet again |
| while MIAA defending champion has top 2012 prospects LHP/OF Ryan Ripken (son of MLB HOF Cal) and RHP Brandon Cassas. |
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| Massachusetts |
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| Start Date: April 15 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 17-18 |
Division 1: Amherst-Pelham |
RHP Tyler Beede (Lawrence Academy) |
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Division 2: Northbridge (Whitinsville) |
RHP John Magliozzi (Dexter School) |
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Division 3: Norton |
RHP/SS Adam Ravenelle (Lincoln-Sudbury) |
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Division 4: Cohasset |
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| MLB alumni: Manny Delcarmen (West Roxbury), Rich Hill (Milton), Chris Capuano (Cathedral) |
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MLB players born in Massachusetts |
|
| Storyline: Prep Schools look to dominate with Lawrence Academy and Buckingham Browne and Nichols appear to be the |
| top teams. The 2011 class is very deep in the state with a number of possible draft picks and high Division 1 recruits. |
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| Michigan |
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| Start Date: March 23 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 17-18 |
Division 1: Pioneer (Ann Arbor) |
C/3B Eric Haase (Divine Child) |
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Division 2: Divine Child (Dearborn) |
1B Ryan Krill (Portage Centrall) |
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Division 3: Shepherd |
SS Joel Seddon (St. Clair) |
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Division 4: Beal City |
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| MLB alumni: Derek Jeter (Kalamazoo Central), Nate McClouth (Whitehall), Matt Thornton (Centreville) |
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MLB players born in Michigan |
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| Storyline: Pioneer is expected to be strong again, led by Michigan commit SS Travis Maezes. Brother Rice and Divine Child |
| look to continue their strong tradition whiel Forest Hills Central is another team to watch. |
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| Minnesota |
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| Start Date: March 13 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 16-17 |
AAA: Eden Prairie |
RHP/1B Austin Malinowski (Centennial) |
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AA: Rocori |
IF Pat Kelly (Red Wing) |
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A: Eden Valley |
RHP Tyler Hanson (Burnsville) |
| MLB alumni: Joe Mauer (Cretin-Derham Hall), Dan Johnson (Blaine), Glen Perkins (Stillwater) |
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MLB players born in Minnesota |
|
| Storyline: No AAA champion has ever repeated, but Eden Prairie went 26-1 last year and returns a pair of All-Tournament |
| selections (Tyler Ruemmle, Adam Bray) as well as the state's #3 ranked prospect (C Ryan Bull). They could become the first. |
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| Mississippi |
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| Start Date: February 19 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 20-25 |
6A: Petal |
OF Senquez Golson (Pascagoula) |
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5A: Long Beach |
RHP Hawtin Buchanan (Biloxi) |
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4A: St. Stanislaus (Bay St. Louis) |
OF Mason Robbins (George County) |
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3A: Sumrall |
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2A: Richton |
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1A: St. Aloysius (Baton Rouge) |
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| MLB alumni: Roy Oswalt (Weir), Fred Lewis (Stone), Seth Smith (Hillcrest Christian) |
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MLB players born in Mississippi |
|
| Storyline: Sumrall looks for their fourth consecutive 3A title. Many believe that Madison Central, led by RHPs Josh Laxer, |
| Spencer Turnbull and LHP Zach Irwin can overtake Sumrall as the state's best team. |
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| Missouri |
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| Start Date: March 23 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 25-June 5 |
4A: Christian Brothers |
SS/RHP Johnny Eierman (Warsaw) |
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3A: Bishop DuBourg |
RHP David Schmidt (Christian Brothers) |
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2A: Crystal City |
LHP Adam Schemenauer (Parkhill South) |
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1A: Concordia |
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| MLB alumni: Albert Pujols (Fort Osage), Ryan Howard (Lafayette), Mark Buehrle (Francis Howell North) |
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MLB players born in Missouri |
|
| Storyline: Defending champs Christian Brothers look strong again, but this season looks wide open in 4A. Warsaw SS Johnny |
| Eierman is the top prospect in the state and gives his team a shot in 3A where Bishop DuBourg is coming off their first title. |
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| Montana |
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|
| Wyoming does not play high school baseball. Top players in the state compete in Legion or travel ball. |
| Player to watch |
OF Ben Roberts (Missoula Mavericks - American Legion AA) |
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MLB players born in Montana |
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| MLB alumni: Kam Mickolio (Boezman) |
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| Nebraska |
|
|
| Start Date: March 17 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 14-19 |
A: Papillion-LaVista South |
3B/RHP Blake Headley (Millard South) |
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B: Gross Catholic |
LHP Tyler Peitzmeir (Yutan) |
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RHP AJ Ladwig (Millard West) |
| MLB alumni: Joba Chamberlain (Lincoln Northeast), Alex Gordon (Lincoln Southeast), Brian Duensing (Millard South) |
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MLB players born in Nebraska |
|
| Storyline: 3-sport star Blake Headley and Millard South are looking for redemption after losing the football title game this |
| fall. Millard West stands in the way with the state's best rotation and LaVista looks strong. Should be an interesting season. |
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| Nevada |
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|
| Start Date: March 11 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 19-21 |
4A: Bishop Gorman |
SS/RHP Jake Hager (Sierra Vista) |
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3A: Virgin Valley |
SS/3B Brett Harrison (Green Valley) |
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2A: Whittell |
LHP Zach Qualls (Rancho) |
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1A: Pahranagat Valley |
RHP Joey Gallo (Bishop Gorman) |
| MLB alumni: Ryan Ludwick (Durango), Brad Thompson (Cimarron Memorial), Mike Dunn (Cimarron Memorial) |
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MLB players born in Nevada |
|
| Storyline: Bishop Gorman has built a dynasty with 5 consecutive 4A state titles, but new head coach Nick Day will get a run |
| for his money as a much improved Rancho team features five 4-year starters and Sierra Vista has as much talent as anyone. |
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| New Hampshire |
|
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| Start Date: April 11 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 18 |
I: Portsmouth |
RHP Jordan Cote (Winnisquam) |
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L: Londonderry |
RHP Joey Maher (Bedford) |
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M: Winnisquam |
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S: Portsmouth Christian Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Chris Carpenter (Trinity), Brian Wilson (Londonberry), Sam Fuld (Phillips Exter Academy) |
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MLB players born in New Hampshire |
|
| Storyline: Portsmouth looks for its fourth straight championship and is the favorite until they are knocked off. |
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| New Jersey |
|
|
| Start Date: April 1 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 11 |
Public I: Pittman |
RHP/OF Kevin Comer (Seneca) |
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Public II: West Essex |
OF Carl Thomore (East Brunswick) |
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Public III: Cranford |
SS George Iskanderian (Don Bosco Prep) |
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Public IV: Randolph |
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Non Public A: Immaculata |
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Non Public B: Gloucester Catholic |
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| MLB alumni: Rick Porcello (Seton Hall Prep), Jack Cust (Immaculata), Andrew Bailey (Paul VI) |
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MLB players born in New Jersey |
|
| Storyline: Don Bosco Prep may be the most talented team in the entire Northeast with eight possible Division 1 players, |
| and have a chance to be a ranked in PG High School Top 50 throughout the year. |
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| New Mexico |
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|
| Start Date: February 26 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 7-15 |
5A: La Cueva |
C Blake Swihart (Cleveland) |
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4A: Piedra Vista |
LHP/OF Ryan Padilla (La Cueva) |
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3A: Bloomfield |
IF Chris Nunez (Goddard) |
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2A: Eunice |
SS Alex Bregman (Albequerque) |
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1A: Gallup Catholic |
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| MLB alumni: Cody Ross (Carlsbad), James Parr (La Cueva), Brendan Donnelly (Sandia) |
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MLB players born in New Mexico |
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| Storyline: Cleveland C Blake Swihart (2010 Aflac All-American) is the state's top pro prospect but powerhouse La Cueva |
| looks poised to defend their title and have won it two of the past three years. Piedra Vista dominated the 4A tourney. |
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| New York |
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| Start Date: March 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 11 |
AA: Lindenhurst |
OF/3B Fernelys Sanchez (George Washington) |
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A: Sutherland |
RHP/3B Seth Lamando (Ketchem) |
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B: Westhill |
C Elvin Soto (Xaverian) |
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C: Valhalla |
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D: Fort Ann |
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PSAL A: Tottenville |
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PSAL B: Riverdale/Kingsbridge |
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CHSAA: St. Joseph-by-the-Sea |
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| MLB alumni: John Lannan (Chaminade), Jason Marquis (Tottenville), Mike Aviles (Middletown) |
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MLB players born in New York |
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| Storyline: The state has talented teams and players inside and outside of NYC. George Washington is led by Fernelys |
| Sanchez and C Nelson Rodriguez and looks to be one of the most talented teams in the state. |
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| North Carolina |
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| Start Date: February 28 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 3-4 |
4A: Laney |
RHP/IF Dillon Maples (Pinecrest) |
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3A: East Rowan |
2B: Josh Tobias (Southeast Guilford) |
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2A: East Rutheford |
C Brett Austin (Providence) |
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1A: West Wilkes |
SS Mikal Hill (Mallard Creek) |
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NCISAA 3A: Wesleyan Christian |
RHP Benton Moss (Rocky Mount) |
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NCISAA 2A: Kerr-Vance Academy |
SS Corey Seager (Northwest Cabarrus) |
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NCISAA 1A: Lawrence Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Josh Hamilton (Athens Drive), Madison Bumgarner (South Caldwell), Brian Roberts (Chapel Hill) |
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MLB players born in North Carolina |
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| Storyline: Talent is extremely deep as usual. Forsyth Country Day is one of top teams in the nation led by RHP Adam Griffin |
| (UNC commit), 1B/LHP George Carter (UNC) and OF Seth Constable (South Carolina). |
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| North Dakota |
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| Start Date: March 21 |
2010 Champions |
Player to watch |
| State Champ: June 2-4 |
A: Mandan |
RHP David Ernst (Fargo South) |
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B: Velva-Drake |
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| MLB alumni: Travis Hafner (Sykeston), Chris Coste (Fargo South) |
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MLB players in North Dakota |
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| Storyline: Bishop Ryan fell just short of a fourth consecutive title, falling to Velva-Drake in the Championship game. They |
| looked to be down in 2009 after graduating 7 starters from '08 but managed to win it all anyway. You can't sleep on this program. |
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| Ohio |
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| Start Date: March 28 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 2-4 |
Division I: St. Edward |
RHP Matt Wisler (Bryan) |
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Division II: Jonathan Alder |
OF/1B Austin Cousino (Dublin Coffman) |
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Division III: Clear Fork |
RHP Taylore Cherry (Vandalia Butler) |
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Division IV: Fort Loramie |
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| MLB alumni: Kevin Youkilis (Sycamore), Chad Billingsley (Defiance), Derek Holland (Newark) |
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MLB players born in Ohio |
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| Storyline: From Cincinnati (Moeller, Elder) to Columbus (Dublin Coffman, Jonathan Alter) to Clevelend (Lakewood |
| St. Edward) to Akron (Walsh Jesuit) the state has some of the top teams in the Midwest. |
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| Oklahoma |
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| Start Date: March 1 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 11-14 |
6A: Union |
RHP Archie Bradley (Broken Arrow) |
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5A: Collinsville |
RHP/IF Dylan Bundy (Owasso) |
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4A: Weatherford |
RHP Adrian Houser (Locust Grove) |
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3A: Bethel |
RHP Michael Fulmer (Deer Creek) |
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2A: Silo |
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A: Fletcher |
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B: Roff |
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| MLB alumni: Matt Kemp (Midwest City), Matt Holliday (Stillwater), Brad Penny (Broken Arrow) |
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MLB players born in Oklahoma |
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| Storyline: All eyes will be on two All-American RHPs heading into the season: Archie Bradley of Broken Arrow and Dylan Bundy of |
| Owasso. The question is: who has the better supporting cast? The answer may very well decide the 6A state title. |
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| Oregon |
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| Start Date: March 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 3-5 |
6A: Clackamas |
RHP/3B Sam Johnson (Westview) |
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5A: North Eugene |
LHP Jace Fry (Southridge) |
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4A: Scappoose |
RHP/3B Carson Kelly (Westview) |
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3A: Santiam Christian |
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2A/1A: Knappa |
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| MLB alumni: Jacoby Ellsbury (Madras), Kevin Gregg (Corvallis), Jeremy Guthrie (Ashland) |
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MLB players born in Oregon |
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| Storyline: Westview has had three players win Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year Award, Jr Carson Kelly has a strong |
| chance to become the 4th. One of his main competitors for that title heading into the season is teammate Sam Johnson. |
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| Pennsylvania |
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| Start Date: March 25 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 17 |
4A: Henderson |
OF Derek Fisher (Cedar Crest) |
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3A: Conrad Weiser |
C/IF Cam Gallagher (Manheim Township) |
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2A: Bermudian Springs |
OF/RHP Mike Papi (Tunkhannock Area) |
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A: Dock Mennonite |
C/IF Chris Harvey (Germantown Academy) |
| MLB alumni: Neil Walker (Pine-Richland), Joe Beimel (St. Mary's), Nolan Reimold (Kennedy Catholic) |
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MLB players born in Pennsylvania |
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| Storyline: Germantown Academy is the early favorite as the best team in the Philadelphia area, while the battle for the |
| Pittsburgh-area between (Pine-Richland, North Allegheny, and Upper St. Clair) is less clear. |
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| Rhode Island |
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|
| Start Date: March 25 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 11 |
Division I: Bishop Hendricken |
C Jeff Diehl (Cranston West) |
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Division II: Mount St. Charles Academy |
C/1B Billy Walker (Bishop Hendricken) |
| MLB alumni: Chris Iannetta (St. Raphael Academy), Dan Wheeler (Pilgrim) |
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MLB players born in Rhode Island |
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| Storyline: Bishop Hendricken looks to continue its dominance as it goes for its fourth straight Division I title. They also have |
| the top two 2012 prospects in C Billy Walker and OF/LHP Thomas Panone. |
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| South Carolina |
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| Start Date: February 28 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 16-20 |
4A: White Knoll |
OF Tanner English (St. James) |
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3A: Lugoff-Elgin |
3B/RHP Hunter Cole (Dorman) |
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2A: Chesnee |
OF/MIF Shon Carson (Lake City) |
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A: Lewisville |
C David Houser (AC Flora) |
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SCISA 3A: Hilton Head Christian Academy |
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SCISA 2A: First Baptist |
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SCISA A: Laurens Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Matt Wieters (Stratford), Justin Smoak (Stratford), Orlando Hudson (Darlington) |
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MLB players born in South Carolina |
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| Storyline: An underrated state that routinely produces a lot of talent. The draft class is deep and diverse, as are the High S |
| chool teams with Byrnes, defending 4A champ White Knoll, and Brookland-Cayce looking like pre-season favorites. |
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| South Dakota* |
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| Start date: March 27 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 31 |
A: Sioux Falls-O' Gorman |
RHP/1B Steve Stanage (Yankton) |
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B: St. Thomas More |
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| MLB alumni: Mark Ellis (Stevens) |
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MLB players born in South Dakota |
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| Storyline: South Dakota High School baseball is independent of NFHS. St. Thomas More has won back-to-back championships |
| in Class B. Sioux Fall O' Gorman won the Class A championship on its home field. |
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| Tennessee |
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| Start Date: March 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 24-27 |
3A: Farragut |
LHP/OF Daniel Norris (Science Hill) |
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2A: Gibbs |
C/1B Nick Delmonico (Farragut) |
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II-A: Webb |
LHP/1B Phillip Pfeifer (Farragut) |
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II-AA: Brentwood Academy |
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| MLB alumni: Todd Helton (Knox Central), David Price (Blackman), George Sherrill (Evangelical Christian) |
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MLB players born in Tennessee |
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| Storyline: Farragut looks to win their fourth straight title and is one of the top teams in the nation. Brentwood Academy is |
| on their run of three straight titles. The state's high school prospect are as strong as ever, including LHP Daniel Norris of |
| Science Hill, who is expected to be a very early first round draft pick in the MLB draft this June |
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| Texas |
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| Start Date: February 21 |
2010 Champions: |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 8-11 |
5A: Carroll |
OF/LHP Nick Williams (Galveston Ball) |
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4A: Brenham |
OF Josh Bell (Dallas Jesuit) |
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3A: Pleasant Grove |
SS Trevor Story (Irving) |
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2A: Rogers |
RHP Bryan Brickhouse (The Woodlands) |
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1A: Windthorst |
SS CJ Hinojosa (Klein Collins) |
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SPC: Episcopal (I), Casady (II) |
RHP/SS Ricardo Jaquez (Franklin) |
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TAPPS 5A: St. Thomas Catholic |
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TAPPS 4A: John Paul II |
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TAPPS 3A: Reicher Catholic |
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TAPPS 1A/2A: Northeast Christian |
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| MLB alumni: Carl Crawford (Jefferson Davis), Clayton Kershaw (Highland Park), Josh Beckett (Spring) |
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MLB players born in Texas |
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| Storyline: Corpus Christi's Carroll, the defending 5A Champs debuted at #1 in the THSBA Coache's poll and return a strong |
| group. But this is a loaded state and they will need another dominant season out of Jr RHP Courtney Hawkins to repeat. |
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| Utah |
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| Start Date: March 7 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 17-21 |
5A: Lone Peak |
RHP/1B Kayden Porter (Spanish Fork) |
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4A: Spanish Fork |
RHP James Lengal (Spanish Fork) |
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3A: Juan Diego |
3B/OF Beau Kallas (Alta) |
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2A: San Juan |
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1A (Fall Season): Wayne |
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| MLB alumni: John Buck (Taylorsville), Brandon Lyon (Taylorsville), Mitch Talbot (Canyon View) |
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MLB players born in Utah |
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| Storyline: Spanish Fork, winners of back-to-back state Championships, returns seven starters from last year and seem |
| poised to extend their reign. Lone Peak is looking to repeat after a thrilling come-from-behind win in the 5A title game. |
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| Vermont |
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| Start Date: April 4 |
2010 Champions |
Player to watch |
| State Champ: June 9-11 |
Division I: Essex |
C/3B Thomas Andrews (Essex) |
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Division II: Mt. Abraham |
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Division III: Leland & Gray |
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Division IV: Bloue Mountain |
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| MLB alumni: HOF C Carlton Fisk was born in Bellows Falls, Mike Rochford (South Burlington) played in MLB from 1989-90 |
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MLB players born in Vermont |
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| Storyline: Leland and Gray has won three straight Division III titles and is again the favorite in the state. |
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| Virginia |
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| Start Date: March 14 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 10-11 |
3A: West Springfield |
LHP/OF Jake Cave (Kecoughtan) |
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2A: Poquoson |
RHP Deshorn Lake (Menchville/Newport News) |
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A: Rappahannock |
SS/OF TJ Costen (First Colonial) |
| MLB alumni: Justin Upton (Great Bridge), BJ Upton (Greenbriar Christian), Ryan Zimmerman (Kellam) |
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MLB players born in Virginia |
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| Storyline: Always a state full of talent, the 2011 and 2012 classes look very strong. Poquoson looks to be title contenders |
| again. Cosby is another team to watch. |
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| Washington |
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| Start Date: March 10 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: May 22-29 |
4A: Kentwood |
RHP Cole Wiper (Newport) |
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3A: O'Dea |
RHP/OF Dylan Davis (Redmond) |
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2A: WF West |
OF/BHP Andrew Pullin (Centralia) |
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2B: Seattle Lutheran |
OF Michael Conforto (Redmond) |
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1A: Cashmere |
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1B: Almira Coulee-Hartline |
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| MLB alumni: Tim Lincecum (Liberty), Jon Lester (Bellarmine), Grady Sizemore (Cascade) |
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MLB players born in Washington |
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| Storyline: Redmond is not the only team with a pair of exciting Sr prospects as Shorewood features an excellent duo in LHP |
| Blake Snell and 1B Trevor Mitsui. Newport features a pair of aces in RHP Cole Wiper and RHP/1B Jared Fisher. |
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| West Virginia |
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| Start Date: March 16 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 2-4 |
3A: Nitro |
OF Kameron Puller (Martinsburg) |
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2A: Braxton |
C/3B Korey Dunbar (Nitro) |
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1A: Madonna |
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| MLB alumni: Nick Swisher (Parkersburg) |
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MLB players born in West Virginia |
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| Storyline: State powerhouse Nitro appeared in their 4th straight 3A title game last year and looks to be back again with |
| returning starters and young talent. |
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| Wisconsin |
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| Start Date: March 29 |
2010 Champions |
Players to watch |
| State Champ: June 14-16 |
Division I: Bay Port |
3B Brendan Hayden (Wilmot Union) |
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Division II: University School-Milwaukee |
LHP Jared Dettmann (Somerset) |
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Division III: Marathon |
LHP Sam Mahar (Tremper) |
| MLB alumni: Jordan Zimmermann (Auburndale), Craig Counsell (Whitefish Bay), Jason Berken (West DePeres) |
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MLB players born in Wisconsin |
|
| Storyline: The state has a very solid class of individual talent with 15 Division 1 commits from the 2011 class. Bay Port looks |
| to continue its dominance of Division I. |
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| Wyoming |
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| Wyoming does not play high school baseball. Top players in the state compete in Legion or travel ball. |
| Player to watch |
OF Brandon Nimmo (American Legion Post 6) |
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MLB players born in Wyoming |
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| MLB alumni: no current MLB players, Mike Lansing (Natrona County) |