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Rawlings® and Perfect Game USA announce
Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams

Annual awards recognize the top senior athletes in high school baseball nationwide

ST. LOUIS, MO – March 12, 2013 – Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH), announced today its annual Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams to recognize the top 400 high school baseball athletes in the U.S. The annual rankings highlight Rawlings’ commitment to high school athletics and next-level players nationwide. The Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams are part of its collaboration with Perfect Game USA, the world’s largest scouting report service.

“With more than 240,000 high school baseball players in the nation, these players represent the very best in their class,” said Mike Thompson, senior vice president of marketing for St. Louis-based Rawlings. “Rawlings and Perfect Game USA are synonymous with the game of baseball, and these preseason awards allow us to reward these elite athletes for their hard work and contribution to the game.”

The Rawlings Preseason All-Region selections comprises from 400 players from eight regions around the country. Each of the regions forms a 50-man roster, complete with catchers, pitchers, infielders and outfielders.

Rawlings Preseason All-American honorees are the top 150 players from the All-Region pool. Each recipient is named on one of three, 50-man roster national teams.

“To receive the Rawlings Preseason All-American or All-Region Award is a tremendous achievement for these high school student-athletes,” said Jerry Ford, president of Cedar Rapids, IA-based Perfect Game USA. “We are proud to partner with Rawlings to recognize their talent as they prepare for their careers playing collegiate or professional baseball.”

About Rawlings: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes from the sandlot to the pros. Rawlings’ unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more athletes choose Rawlings, and why Rawlings is the Official Batting Helmet and Ball Supplier of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball™ and the NCAA®, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation®. For more information, please visit www.rawlings.com or by call (314) 819-2800.

About Jarden Corporation: Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of a diverse range of consumer products with a portfolio of over 100 trusted, quality brands sold globally. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, Aero®, Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, ExOfficio®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl® and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Breville®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bernardin®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Lifoam®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex® and Tigex®. Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden ranks #371 on the Fortune 500 and has over 25,000 employees worldwide. For in-depth information about Jarden, please visit www.jarden.com.

About Perfect Game USA: Perfect Game USA is the world’s largest scouting report service, reporting on thousands of young players each year. Along with holding the top tournaments and showcase events, Perfect Game (PG) has established a reputation for identifying the top baseball prospects each year. The PG identification process has become a valuable and respected resource for College Recruiters and MLB Scouts. For more information, please visit www.perfectgame.org.




Click the links below for All American and All Regional Teams

FIRST TEAM RAWLINGS PRESEASON ALL AMERICA
NamePos.HtWtCityStHigh SchoolCommitmentDraft Info
William Abreu OF6-3200HialeahFLMater Academy CharterMiami Reds (14)
Trey Ball LHP6-6180New CastleINNew CastleTexas Red Sox (1)
Cavan Biggio 2B6-2180HoustonTXSt ThomasNotre Dame Phillies (29)
Ryan Boldt OF6-1190Red WingMNRed WingNebraska Red Sox (22)
Jacob Brentz LHP6-2195BallwinMOSouthMissouri Blue Jays (11)
Nick Ciuffo C6-1200CharlestonSCLexingtonSouth Carolina Rays (1)
Ian Clarkin LHP6-2190San DiegoCAMadisonSan Diego Yankees (1)
Zack Collins C6-3220Pembroke PinesFLAmerican HeritageMiami Reds (27)
John Paul Crawford SS6-2175LakewoodCALakewoodSouthern California Phillies (1)
Tyler Danish RHP6-0170ValricoFLDurantFlorida White Sox (2)
Travis Demeritte 3B6-1195StathamGAWinder-BarrowSouth Carolina Rangers (1)
Jon Denney C6-2200YukonOKYukonArkansas Red Sox (3)
Dustin Driver RHP6-2210WenatcheeWAWenatcheeUCLA Athletics (7)
Kevin Franklin 3B6-2220CerritosCAGahrArizona State Reds (2)
Clint Frazier OF6-1190LoganvilleGALoganvilleGeorgia Indians (1)
Stephen Gonsalves LHP6-5190San MarcosCACathedral CatholicSan Diego Twins (4)
Anfernee Grier OF6-0170Phenix CityALRussell CoAuburn Tigers (39)
Josh Hart OF6-3190LilburnGAParkviewGeorgia Tech Orioles (1 Comp)
Jan Alexis Hernandez SS6-3195San LorenzoPRCarlos Beltran Baseball Academy  Phillies (3)
Clinton Hollon RHP6-1195LexingtonKYWoodford CountyKentucky Blue Jays (2)
Connor Jones RHP6-3205ChesapeakeVAGreat BridgeVirginia Padres (21)
Ryder Jones SS6-4195BooneNCWataugaStanford Giants (2)
Robert Kaminsky LHP6-0190Englewood CliffsNJSt Joseph Regional Elementary/North Carolina Cardinals (1)
Matt Krook LHP6-2190HillsboroughCASt Ignatius College PreparatorOregon Marlins (1 Comp)
Nick Longhi 1B6-2208VeniceFLVenice SeniorLouisiana State Red Sox (30)
Jeremy Martinez C5-11200Fountain ValleyCAMater DeiSouthern California Cubs (37)
Terry McClure OF6-2190AtlantaGARiverwoodGeorgia Tech Rockies (8)
Andy McGuire SS6-1190OaktonVAJames MadisonTexas Rockies (36)
Reese McGuire C6-1190KentWAKentwoodSan Diego Pirates (1)
Austin Meadows OF6-3200GraysonGAGraysonClemson Pirates (1)
Oscar Mercado SS6-2175TampaFLGaitherFlorida State Cardinals (2)
Brett Morales RHP6-2185TampaFLKingFlorida Reds (24)
Brian Navarreto C6-3200JacksonvilleFLArlington Country DayJacksonville Twins (6)
Chris Oakley RHP6-7220Egg Harbor TwpNJSt Augustine PreparatoryNorth Carolina
Chris Okey C6-0180Mt DoraFLEustisClemson Padres (31)
AJ Puk LHP6-7220Cedar RapidsIAWashingtonFlorida Tigers (35)
Christopher Rivera SS6-1185FullertonCAEl DoradoCentral Arizona CC Cardinals (7)
Carlos Salazar RHP6-2205KermanCAKermanFresno State Braves (3)
Cord Sandberg OF6-3215BradentonFLManatee County PrivateMississippi State Phillies (3)
Casey Shane RHP6-4200BurlesonTXCentennialTexas A&M Indians (6)
Jordan Sheffield RHP6-1185TullahomaTNTullahomaVanderbilt Red Sox (13)
Dominic Smith 1B6-0195Los AngelesCASerraSouthern California Mets (1)
John Sternagel SS6-4200RockledgeFLRockledgeFlorida Royals (39)
Kohl Stewart RHP6-3190TomballTXSt. Pius XTexas A&M Twins (1)
Rowdy Tellez 1B6-4225Elk GroveCAElk GroveSouthern California Blue Jays (30)
Keegan Thompson RHP6-3190CullmanALCullmanAuburn
Jonah Wesely LHP6-2210TracyCATracyUCLA Angels (11)
Devin Williams RHP6-3172FlorissantMOHazelwood WestMissouri Brewers (2)
Garrett Williams LHP6-2195ShreveportLACalvary Baptist AcademyOklahoma State Padres (33)
Justin Williams OF6-2215HoumaLATerrebonneLouisiana State Diamondbacks (2)

2013 First Team, Second Team, Third Team, and Honorable Mention All American Teams

Atlantic Region - MD, NC, PA, SC, VA, WV
California - CA
Central Region - IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
Florida - FL
Northeast Region - CT, DE, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
Southeast Region - AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, TN
Texas - TX
West Region - AK, AZ, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OK, OR, UT, WA, WY
Canada/Puerto Rico