2003 Aflac All-American Classic - Fort Myers
The East team used solid pitching and timely hitting to secure a hard fought 5-3 victory in the inaugural Aflac All-American Baseball Classic. The event was televised nationally on Fox Sports Net and played live in front of 2,462 fans at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida.
West standout Matt Bush delivered the Classics first ever home run and put the West on top. That lead evaporated quickly as MVP Award recipient Chris Nelson led a hard hitting East squad with three runs scored on two hits, including a home run blast late in the contest. East teamer Jay Rainville set the standard for pitching performances, as he threw two scoreless innings that included five strikeouts.
The game capped off a week of events that included a Home Run Derby, which was won by Eric Campbell with four home runs in the final round, and the Aflac All-American Awards Banquet that featured Hall of Famer Stan “The Man” Musial as the keynote speaker.
East Roster
| Player |
Pos. |
High School |
Last Drafted |
Organization |
| Nick Adenhart |
RHP |
Williamsport HS, Md. |
2004 (Rd 14) |
Los Angeles Angels |
| Eric Campbell |
IF |
Gibson Southern HS, Ind. |
2004 (Rd 2) |
Atlanta Braves |
| Stephen Chapman |
OF |
Marianna HS, Fla. |
2004 (Rd 6) |
Milwaukee Brewers |
| Brad Emaus |
IF |
East Coweta HS, Ga. |
2007 (Rd 11) |
Toronto Blue Jays |
| Dexter Fowler |
OF |
Milton HS, Ga. |
2004 (Rd 14) |
Colorado Rockies |
| Andy Gale |
RHP |
Phillips Exeter Academy HS, N.H. |
2004 (Rd 43) |
Montreal Expos |
| Alex Garabedian |
C |
Columbus HS, Fla. |
2007 (Rd 8) |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Christian Garcia |
RHP/C |
Gulliver Prep HS, Fla. |
2004 (Rd 3) |
New York Yankees |
| Giovanny Gonzalez |
LHP |
Monsignor Pace HS, Fla. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Chicago White Sox |
| Eric Hurley |
RHP |
Wolfson HS, Fla. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Texas Rangers |
| Cale Iorg |
IF |
Karns HS, Tenn. |
2007 (Rd 6) |
Detroit Tigers |
| Jared Kubin |
1B |
Oakton HS, Va. |
NA |
NA |
| Warren McFadden |
OF |
Nova HS, Fla. |
2007 (Rd 28) |
Detroit Tigers |
| Christopher Nelson |
SS |
Redan HS, Ga. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Colorado Rockies |
| Jay Rainville |
RHP |
Bishop Hendricksen HS, R.I. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Minnesota Twins |
Mark Rogers
|
RHP |
Mt. Ararat HS, Maine |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Milwaukee Brewers |
| Anthony Russell |
IF |
DeMatha Catholic HS, Ma. |
NA |
NA |
| Michael Taylor |
OF |
Apopka HS, Fla. |
2007 (Rd 5) |
Philadelphia Phillies |
| Neil Walker |
C |
Pine Richland HS, Pa. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
West Roster
| Player |
Pos. |
High School |
Last Drafted |
Organization |
| David Armstrong |
C |
Country Day HS, Texas |
NA |
NA |
| Homer Bailey |
RHP |
La Grange HS, Texas |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Cincinnati Reds |
| Tyler Beranek |
1B |
Waukesha South HS, Wis. |
2004 (Rd 47) |
Cleveland Indians |
| Matt Bush |
SS/RHP |
Missions Bay HS, Calif. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
San Diego Padres |
| Preston Clark |
C |
Rockwall HS, Texas |
2007 (Rd 33) |
Chicago Cubs |
| Erik Davis |
RHP |
Mountain View HS, Calif. |
2008 (Rd 13) |
San Diego Padres |
| Joseph Dunigan |
OF |
St. Ignatius Prep HS, Ill. |
2007 (Rd 5) |
Seattle Mariners |
| Luke French |
1B/LHP |
Heritage HS, Colo. |
2004 (Rd 8) |
Detroit Tigers |
| Greg Golson |
OF |
Connally HS, Texas |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Philadelphia Phillies |
| Javier Guerra |
RHP |
Billy Ryan HS, Texas |
2004 (Rd 4) |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Will Jostock |
RHP |
Lapeer West HS, Mich. |
2005 (Rd 49) |
New York Mets |
| Kenn Kasparek |
RHP |
Weimar HS, Texas |
2008 (Rd 12) |
Seattle Mariners |
| Chris Kirkland |
C/RHP |
South Doyle HS, Tenn. |
2008 (Rd 36) |
Florida Marlins |
| Andy Lentz |
IF |
Woodinville HS, Wash. |
NA |
NA |
| Chuck Lofgren |
OF/LHP |
Serra HS, Calif. |
2004 (Rd 4) |
Cleveland Indians |
| Steven Marquardt |
3B |
Kennewick HS, Wash. |
2005 (Rd 23) |
Texas Rangers |
| Troy Patton |
LHP |
Tomball HS, Texas |
2004 (Rd 9) |
Houston Astros |
| Trevor Plouffe |
SS/RHP |
Crespi Carmelite HS, Calif. |
2004 (Rd 1) |
Minnesota Twins |
| Stan Widmann |
IF |
L.D. Bell HS, Texas |
2007 (Rd 39) |
Oakland Athletics |
Game Awards
• MVP Award: Chris Nelson
• Home Run Derby Champion: Eric Campbell
Statistical Performers
• Hits: Chris Nelson (2)
• Runs: Chris Nelson (3), Greg Golson (2)
• Runs Batted In: Chris Nelson (3), Matt Bush (2)
• Home Runs: Matt Bush, Chris Nelson (1)
• Strikeouts: Nick Adenhart (5 in 3 innings), Jay Rainville, Mark Rogers (5 in 2 innings)
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