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2009 15U BCS Finals


MVP and Most Valuable Pitcher Announced  >>

7/12/2009 2:18:31 PM

The Most Valuable Pitcher for the 15U BCS Tournament was Nick Travieso (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla). For the tournament Travieso threw 6 1/3 innings, whiling striking out 13 batters. He didnt allow a hit or a run, as he went 1-0 with a save.

The Co-MVP's for the 15U BCS Tournament were Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla.) and Jacob Bruce (2011, Woodstock HS, GA).

For the Tournament Klement went 10-for-25 with 5 extra base hits, including 2 home runs, and 12 RBI's. He had an on-base percentage of .545, while scoring 11 runs and drawing 8 walks. He was also a standout from behind the plate, putting an end to the oppositions running game.

Bruce went 10-for-20, scored 8 runs, added a home run, and 2 RBI's. He drew 6 walks, stole 4 bases, and had an on-base percentage of .615. Five of his 10 hits were for extra bases.
#12 SFL Elite Squad Win 15U BCS Finals >>

7/12/2009 2:08:51 PM

The East Cobb Astros had the bases load in the bottom of the 7th inning with one out but were unable to get any runs home as the #12 South Florida Elite Squad defeated #2 East Cobb Astros to win the 15U  BCS Finals. On there way to the championship, South Florida defeated the #5, #4, #1, and #2 seeds.

The Astros got the scoring started in the bottom of the 1st inning when Jacob Bruce (2011, Woodstock HS, GA) singled and later advanced to second on a wild pitch. Two batter later he scored on an error on the shortstop.

The Elite Squad sported a big rally of their own in the top of the third inning as they pushed 4 runs across. After two singles and a walk to load the bases, Esteban Puerta (2012, University School, Fla)tripled to right center to plate all three runs, giving the Elite Squad a 3-1 lead. The Elite would add another to take a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the 3rd inning.

The Astros would cut the lead to 4-3 when they walked the bases loaded. Both Kendall Hawkins (2012, Cartersville HS, GA) and Hunter Webb (2013, Russell County HS, GA) had RBI singles to get East Cobb within one run.

South Florida would have a big inning of their own in the top of the 5th inning as Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) doubled with two outs. After a walk, Nick Basto singled in a run before Nick Travieso (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) doubled in two more, giving South Florida a 7-3 lead. But, in the bottom of the 5th inning, East Cobb scored 4 runs to tie the game at 7. Chase Scott (2012, Luella HS, GA) had an RBI double and later scored on a single by Jared Walsh (2011, Peachtree Ridge HS, GA). Alex Gonzalez (2011, Lassiter HS, GA) then followed with an RBI double to tie the game.

Chris Craig (2011 Sheridan Hills HS, Fla) walked to lead off the 6th inning and later went to second on a pass ball. After being sacrificed over to third base, Steven Reznyk (2011, Cypress Bay HS, Fla) executed a perfect squeeze play to score Craig and the eventual game-winning run.

The Astros would go quite in the 6th, but had the bases load with one out in th bottom of the 7th but were unable to do anything with it as Chris Zito (2011, West Broward HS, Fla.) came in relief to shut down East Cobb and secure the 15U BCS Championship.
EC Has Big Inning, Ties Game, But SFL Comes Back  >>

7/12/2009 1:12:27 PM

East Cobb scores 4 runs, while getting the big hit when it counted. The rally begun when Matt Gonzalez (2012, Harrison HS, GA) singled and stole 2nd base. Then, Chase Scott (2012, Luella HS, GA) doubled home Gonzalez, which was followed by a Jared Walsh (2011 Peachtree HS, GA) RBI single. Later in the inning, Austin Norrel (2012, Calhoun HS, GA) doubled home Walsh to tie the score.

The Elite Squad battled right back in the top of the 6th when Chris Craig (2011, Sheridan Hills HS, Fla) scored on a perfectly executed squeeze play to give South Florida an 8-7 lead.
Travieso Gives South Florida 7-3 lead >>

7/12/2009 12:46:25 PM

Nick Travieso just gave South Florida a 7-3 lead with a bases clearing double.
Two infield hits leads to two runs >>

7/12/2009 12:28:38 PM

On the mound for South Florida is righty Brandon Lopez (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla). Lopez has pitched well, but ran into some bad luck, pitching 4 innings, allowed 2 earned runs, on 5 hits. He's got one K and three walks. The Elite Squad lead by a score of 4-3 with East Cobb getting 2 runs on 2 infield hits in the bottom of the 3rd.

In the top of the 4th, South Florida is building a treat as Michael Klement just double to left centerfield.
South Florida Graps 4-1 lead, B3rd >>

7/12/2009 11:59:17 AM

On the mound for East Cobb is lefty Mason Felt (2012, Mill Creek HS, GA). He's got a fastball in the low 80's while topping at around 85 mph. He's 66-69 mph on his cuve and looks to have good command early.

In the 3rd inning the score is tied at 1 as Steven Reznyk (2011, Cypress Bay HS, Fla) just got South Florida on the board with an RBI single to centerfield scoring Chris Craig (2011, Sheridan HS, Fla). East Cobb got on the board in bottom of the 1st inning when Jacob Bruce (2011, Woodstock HS, GA) scored on an error by the shortstop.

South Florida would grap a 4-1 lead in the top of the 3rd inning when Esteban Puerta (2012, University School, Fla) hit a bases clearing triple in the right field gap.

An interesting side note as the East Cobb Astros are wearing the throwback 1986 Houston Astros jerseys in today's game.
#2 East Cobb Advances with 6-5 over #11 Phillies >>

7/12/2009 11:46:45 AM

#2 East Cobb defeated the #11 Spartanburg Phillies by a score of 6-5 to advance to 15U Finals where they will face the #12 South Florida Elite Squad. They needed there last at-bat to get the win

Alex Gonzalez (2012, Harrison HS, GA) got the Astros on the board early in the bottom of the first when he scored on a fielder's choice by Trey Benefield (2011, Cedartown HS, GA). The Phillies would answer with a big rally, scoring 3 runs in the top of the 2nd inning. After a single and two walks to load the bases, Trey Hayes (2012, Palmetto HS, SC) hit a sac fly to right to tie the score a 1. Loren King (2011, East Henderson HS, NC) came up next and cleared the bases with a 2-RBI double to give Spartanburg a 3-1 lead.

But, in the bottom of the fram, East Cobb would cut the lead to 3-2 when Jack Berry (2012, McIntosh HS, GA) scored on a fielder's choice.

The Astos would tie the game at 3 when Chase Scott (2012, Luella HS, GA) doubled and later scored on an error by the 3rd baseman. Hunter Webb (2013, Russell County HS, GA) gave East Cobb there first lead of the game in the 4th inning when he doubled to bring in a run.

The scoring would cool off for a while until the top of the 7th when the Phillies put together a 2-run rally. Matthew Teal (2011, J.F. Byrnes HS, SC) doubled in the tying run with two outs and scored the go-ahead on a single by Josh Mata (2012, Gaffney HS, SC). The Phillies took a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the 7th inning.

After a walk and a hit by pitch to put runners on first and second to start the bottom of the frame, Chase Scott reached first on a fielder's choice, driving in the tying run. Then, Jared Walsh (2011, Peachtree HS, GA) singled in Gonzalez for the winning run, sending East Cobb to the 15U Finals in dramatic fashion.



#12 SFL Elite Squad defeat #1 Team Alabama 7-4 F/9 >>

7/12/2009 11:22:31 AM

The #12 South Florida Elite Squad defeated #1 Team Alabama by a score of 7-4 in 9 innings. The game ended in thrilling fashion, as the Elite Squad scored 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning to break a 4-4 tie.

The Elite got on the board first in the top of the 2nd inning scoring two runs. After an error by the shortstop and two straight walks to load the bases Cody Fulton (2012, Hialeah HS, Fla) singled to left center to plate the first run. After a strikeout, Ivan Pelaez (2012, Miami Sunset HS, Fla) grounded into a fielder's choice to get the second run in.

After a walk by catcher Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla), 3B Esteban Puerta (2012, University School, Fla) hit a two-run home run over the wall in left field to give the Elite Squad a 4-0 lead in the 4th inning. Alabama got a run back in the bottom of the frame when Ryan Smith singled to right field to score Nick Masonia (2011, Brooks HS, AL).

But, Alabama would put together a rally of there own in the bottom of the 5th inning when they loaded the bases on two singles and a hit by pitch. With the bases loaded, Masonia walked to make it a 4-2 game. Then, with the still loaded and one out, Chris Zito (2011, West Broward HS, Fla) came in relief for the Elite Squad and induced the inning-ending 1-2-3 double to end the rally.

After two Elite errors and single, Alabama cut the lead to 4-3. Then, with two outs in the bottom of the 6th with runners on first and third, Klement threw down to second trying to throw out Hunter Soleywani at 2nd trying to steal. Klement threw a bullet to second base and Soleywani was out by 5 feet, but he slid hard and late to knock the ball loose from the 2nd baseman, allowing Dylan Smith (2012, Clay-Chalkville HS, AL) to score the tying run with two outs in the bottom of the 6th.

The game would go to extras, and both teams would go silent in the 8th inning. But in the top of the 9th inning, Nick Basto hit a line drive to right that got by the right fielder to score 3 runs. Nick Travieso (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) shut down Alabama in the 9th to get the win for the Elite Squad.
15U Final Set: #12 SFL Elite Squad vs #2 EC Astros >>

7/12/2009 10:30:53 AM

The 15U Final is set between the Elite Squad and the East Cobb Astros. South Florida advanced by beating #1 Team Alabama by a score of 7-3 in 9 innings, while East Cobb needed there last at-bat against Spartanburg to win 6-5. Being the higer seed, East Cobb will be the home team.
South Florida Gets Upset Win  >>

7/12/2009 10:27:06 AM

Thanks to a solid relief effort from Nick Travieso and a 2-base error on the right fielder, The South Florida Elite Squad move on to face the East Cobb Astros in today's 15U  Final by defeating Team Alabama by a score of 7-3.
East Cobb Wins to Advance  >>

7/12/2009 10:21:43 AM

Jared Walsh (2011, Peachtree HS, GA) got the game-winning hit for East Cobb to send them to today's final by a score of 6-5. They play the winner of this mornings South Florida Elite Squad vs Team Alabama matchup which is in the bottom of the 9th.
Travieso Keeps South Florida Alive >>

7/12/2009 10:14:49 AM

After not scoring in the top of the 8th, Travieso kept the Alabama bats quiet by striking out both hitters he faced.
4-4 Tie Heading to Tiebreaker Format >>

7/12/2009 10:10:46 AM

Nick Travieso (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) got out of the bottom of the 7th by striking out the side. Travieso worked out of his own jam with a 93 mph fastball.

The tiebreaker format consists of a bases loaded one situation.

Team Alabama got out the top half without allowing a running, turning a 4-6-3 double play.
Phillies Take the Lead >>

7/12/2009 10:07:36 AM

Josh Mata (2012, Gaffney HS, SC) just hit a go-ahead RBI single to give the Phillies a 5-4 going to the bottom of the 7th inning.
Phillies Tie it up on 2 Out, 2 Strike Double >>

7/12/2009 10:06:16 AM

Matthew Teal (2011, J.F. Byrnes HS, SC) hit an RBI double with two out in the top of the 7th to tie the game for the Phillies. The game heads to the bottom of the 7th tied.
Zito Gets Out of Bases Loaded Jam with DP >>

7/12/2009 9:29:06 AM

Elite Squad reliever Chris Zito just got out of a bases loaded and one out jam by enducing a 1-2-3 double play to keep South Florida ahead by a score of 4-2.
Alabama Cuts the Lead in Half, 4-2 >>

7/12/2009 9:26:23 AM

After a couple of singles and a walk to load the bases, Nick Masonia (2011, Brooks HS, AL) walked to get the 2nd run home for Alabama.

Chris Zito (2011, West Broward HS, Fla) has come into pitch for the Elite Squad.
RBI Double by Webb gives EB 4-3 lead >>

7/12/2009 9:20:22 AM

Astros just took a 4-3 lead over the Phillies heading to the 5 inning. Hunter Webb (2013, Russell County HS, AL) took care of the go-ahead run for East Cobb.
Alabama get one back, South Florida leads 4-1. >>

7/12/2009 8:57:37 AM

After a one out walk by Ian Rice (2012, Madison Academy, AL), South Florida catcher Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) quickly got rid of him picking him off first base for the second out of the inning. Then, after two straight singles, Ryan Smith singled in the first run for Alabama, but was thrown out by Klement trying to go from 1st to 2nd on the the throw.
#11 Spartanburg Phillies vs #2 East Cobb Astros >>

7/12/2009 8:44:57 AM

In the 2nd inning, the Phillies have the early 3-1 lead. The first run plated on a sac fly by Trey Hayes (2012, Palmetto HS, SC). Then, Loren King (2011, East Henderson HS, NC) followed up with a 2-run double to take a 3-1 lead.
Puerta Hits 2-Run Homer, 4-0 South Florida >>

7/12/2009 8:41:53 AM

Esteban Puerta (2012, University School, Fla) just hit a 2-run homer over the left field wall. It was a no doubt shot that has knocked Alabama starter Clayton Palicki out of the game. South Florida leads 4-0. It was Puerta's 2nd homer of the tournament.
2-0 South Florida over Alabama in the 2nd inning >>

7/12/2009 8:32:08 AM

South Florida just jumped out to a 2-0 lead thanks to an error and a couple of walks. After an error by the shortstop and two stright walks to load the bases Cody Fulton (2012, Hialeah HS, Fla)singled over the shortstop to plate the first run of the game. After a strike out, Ivan Pelaez (2011, Miami Sunset HS, Fla) grounded into a fielders choice to plate the 2nd run. Palicki got another ground out to get out of the jam.
#12 SFL Elite Squad vs #1 Team Alabama >>

7/12/2009 8:12:37 AM

On the mound for the Elite Squad is righty Domenick Mancini (2012, Cypress Bay HS, Fla). He worked around a couple base runners (thanks to a caught stealing) to keep Alabama off the board in the bottom of the first.
#12 SFL Elite Squad vs #1 Team Alabama >>

7/12/2009 8:05:20 AM

Our first semifinal just got underway with the Elite Squad coming to the plate first. For Alabama, lefty starter Clayton Palicki (2011, Sparkman HS, AL) just worked a perfect inning. He made quick work of South Florida in the top of the first on about 15 pitches. Early on he looks to have a lot of life on hisf fastball with good command.
15U Semifinal Games Set >>

7/11/2009 2:16:01 PM

All games begin at 9 a.m. @ City of Palms Park

#12 South Florida Elite Squad (V)

vs @ City of Palms Stadium

#1 Team Alabama (H)

#11 Spartanburg Phillies (V)

vs @ City of Palms Auxiliary

#2 East Cobb Astros (H)

#11 Spartanburg Phillies vs #4 TB Warriors >>

7/11/2009 2:13:01 PM

This one just went final in thrilling fashion by a score of 8-7. The final out came down to a play at the plate. With runners on 1st and 2nd with two outs, there was a line drive hit down the right field line by Chad Witkowski (2011, Wiregrass HS, Fla). After the first run scored, the 2nd runner was thrown out at the plate after a perfect relay by the Phillies.

The Phillies move on to play the East Cobb Astros tomorrow at 9 a.m. @ City of Palm Auxiliary.
#8 NVTBL Stars vs #1 Team Alabama >>

7/11/2009 12:54:00 PM

#1 Alabama moves on to play in the semifinals tomorrow morning against the South Florida Elite squad by defeating NVTBL by a score of 8-2. 

Nick Masonia (2011, Brooks HS, AL) led the way for Alabama going 2-for-3 with a single, triple, 3 runs scored, and 3 steals. Masonia was once again solid in the field as wel. 
#12 SFL Elite Squad vs #4 Tri State Arsenal >>

7/11/2009 12:42:15 PM

South Florida Elite Squad get the win by a score of 10-0 over of the Arsenal to move onto tomorrows semifinals. The win was capped by a no-hitter thrown by Ivan Pelaez (2012, Miami Sunset HS, Fla). Pelaez threw 7 innings, didn't allow a hit or a run, while striking out 7 and walking four.

The Elite play the winner of the NVTBL Stars and Team Alabama matchup tomrrow morning at 9 a.m. @ City of Palms Stadium.

Pelaez a lefty, worked his fastball in the mid 80's while mixing in a curveball and a change up. He's got a smooth delivery and a 3/4's arm slot. He attacks the hitters and works well around the strike zone. He's very decieving and has a good arm side run.
#11 Spartanburg Phillies vs #6 DBAT Mustangs >>

7/11/2009 11:13:09 AM

This game has just gone final as Spartanburg gets the upset win in by a score of 12-10 in 9 innings. Spartanburg moves onto play the Tampa Bay Warriors in about 15 minutes. In the second tiebreaker inning the Phillies put the game out of reach with 6 runs.
#10 Gwinnett vs #7 Indiana Prospects >>

7/11/2009 10:56:00 AM

This one has just gone final as Gwinnett gets the win over Indiana by  a score of 10-7 in 8 innings. Indiana got 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to force the extra frame. By rule, when a game goes to extra innings each team gets a bases loaded and one out situation. Gwinnett would come back and get 4 more runs of there own in the top of the 8th thanks in large part to Troy Herterick to score two runs. Gwinnett would add two more runs thanks to a couple of fielder's choice.  Indiana could only manage one run in there bottom half.

Gwinnett moves on to play the East Cobb Astros on the Brett Field in a matter of minutes

Christin Stewar went 1-for-4 with two runs scored, and an RBI>
#9 NE Ruffnecks vs #8 NVTBL Stars >>

7/11/2009 10:03:59 AM

The first playoff game is in the books as the NVTBL Stars beat the NE Ruffnecks by a score of 3-1. The Stars move on to face #1 Team Alamba starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Stadium @ Terry Park.

After the Stars got on the board first with the lead off triple by Caldwell who later scored on a sac fly, The Ruffnecks would answer in the 2nd inning when Connor Reenstierna (2012, St. Sebastian's HS, MA) doubled and scored on a single by John Kicklas (2012, St. Sebastian's HS, MA).

But the Stars would would go ahead for good in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Max Kaplow (2012, George Mason HS, VA) singled and would later score on another single by  Brandon Bast (2012, Langley HS, VA).
#12 SFL Elite Squad vs #5 Austin Banditos >>

7/11/2009 9:15:48 AM

South Florida leads this one by a score of 5-2 in the 5 inning. The highlight of this one is a triple play turned by  South Florida. It started with a simple fly out to the left fielder who threw the runner trying to move from 2nd to 3rd. Then, the third baseman threw to 2nd, throwing out the guy trying to move from 1st to 2nd. For those of you scoring at home, it goes down as a 7-5-4 triple play.
#10 Gwinnett vs #7 Indiana Prospects >>

7/11/2009 9:11:13 AM

Gwinnett leads by a score of 4-0 in the 4th inning as they have gotten a strong start from righty Lucas Sims (2012, Brookwood HS, GA). After 3 innings, Sims hasn't allowed a hit, while surrendering only two bases runners; one coming on a hit by pitch and the other on an error. Sims has a lot of life and arm side run on his fastball that clocks in the high 80's, while topping at 88 mph. He's a raw talent that needs to develop his off speed stuff. Sims has a good frame (6'1" 175) and one can hope that he can build off that and add even more velocity to his fastball.
#11 Spartanburg Phillies vs #6 DBAT Mustangs  >>

7/11/2009 9:05:46 AM

The Phillies got on the board first when James Nevant (2012, Carolina Day, NC) took a fastball that cleared well over the left field fence. He's got an open stance with good size (6'2" 200 pounds) and good power.

The Mustangs would battle back in the bottom half of the inning to get two runs as an error and a pass ball platted a run. That was followed up by an RBI single by Dylan May  (2013, Trinity Christian, TX).

On the mound for the Phillies is Michael Peery (2011, West Henderson HS, NC). Peery is very projectable considering his size (6'3" 180 pounds) and has a fastball in the low to mid 80's. His off-speed stuff is his strong point, as he has kept hitters off balance with an above average change up and breaking ball.

The DBAT's have the 2-1 lead in the 4th inning.
#9 NE Ruffnecks vs #8 NVTBL Stars >>

7/11/2009 8:57:32 AM

This one got off to a great start as three young ladies sang the National Anthem. Though we didn't have microphones, that didn't stop them, as they did a great job.

After an inning of play the Stars have a 1-0 lead thanks in part to a lead off triple by Tyler Caldwell (2012, Potomac Fall HS, VA). Caldwell cut the passes very well in his trip around the bases. He's got above average speed and gap power. He would later score on a sac fly.

Both teams would get out of early jams in the first frame with double plays to get of the inning.
First Round Byes and Playoff Matches Set >>

7/10/2009 2:00:37 PM

The Top Four Seeds with 1st Round Byes:

#1 Team Alabama- Plays winner of #8/#9 match up 11:30 a.m. @ Terry Park Stadium 

#2 East Cobb Astros- Plays winner of #7/#10 match up 11:30 a.m. @ Brett

#3 Tampa Bay Warriors- Plays winner of #6/#11 match up 11:30 a.m. @ Clemente

#4 Tri State Arsenal- Plays the winner of the #5/#12 match up 11:30 a.m. @ Mack

1st Round Games: (@ Terry Park 9 a.m.)

@ The Stadium (Winner to play #1 Team Alabama @ The Stadium 11:30 a.m.)

#9 New England Ruffnecks (V)
v
#8 NVTBL Stars (H)

@ Brett (Winner plays #2 East Cobb Astros @ Brett 11:30 a.m.)

#10 Team Gwinnett Mizuno (V)
v
#7 Indiana Prospects (H)

@ Clemente (Winner plays #3 Tampa Bay Warriors @ Clemente 11:30 a.m.)

#11 Spartanburg Phillies (V)
v
#6 DBAT Mustangs (H)

@ Mack (Winner players #4 Tri State Arsenal @ Mack 11:30 a.m.)

#12 South Florida Elite Squad (V)
v
#5 Austin Banditos (H)

NE Ruffnecks vs Tri-State Arsenal >>

7/10/2009 1:02:51 PM

Arsenal get the win by a score of 11-3. Michael Zolk (North Catholic HS, PA) stood out for Tri-State 2-for-3 with a walk, run scored, and 2 RBI's. He's an athletic lefty with an open stance, and has a nice balanced swing. He looks good at shortstop with solid mechanics and quick feet.
Homeplate Chilidogs vs NTBL Stars >>

7/10/2009 12:58:27 PM

This one has just gone final as the Stars steal a win from the Chilidogs in there final at-bat. NTBL scored 2 in the final frame to get the win. After scoring 7 runs in the 5th inning, the Chilidogs found themselves ahead 8-7. But, after 3 base hits and a walk the Stars got the win.
DBAT Mustangs vs Spartanburg Phillies >>

7/10/2009 12:42:02 PM

The Mustangs take this one by a score of 10-5 over the Phillies. For the DBAT's, Jovan Hernandez (2012, Rockwell Heath HS, TX) went 2-for-2 with a single, double, walk, and 2 runs scored. Hernandez is selective and can really swing it. He's got quick hands and really tracks the ball well.

Also for the Mustangs, Cody Weishaar (2011, Terrell HS, TX) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. He hit it over the high fence in right field on Clemente Field. At the plate he's got an opens stance and somewhat of an upper cut. Weishaar is also a very good center fielder as he made several nice plays to save runs.
Homeplate Chilidogs vs NTBL Stars >>

7/10/2009 11:40:02 AM

This game is crusing right along as the Stars have a 3-1 lead in the 4th inning. A player we've been watching this week is Alex Liquori (2012, Whitewater HS, GA) of the Chilidogs. Though Liquori is 0-for-2 in this game he's had some tough luck, as he's hit the ball well in both at bats. He also had the game-winning hit in yesterdays game. He caught the attention early in the week after he was runner up in both the Rawlings Home Run Challenge and the Verve! Fastest Man Competition. Simply, Liquori looks like a baseball player. He should get better as he gets bigger and stronger. He's a got a real good approach at the plate, sees the ball well, and has a quite swing that is short and compact.  
South Florida Elite vs Team Georgia >>

7/10/2009 10:15:57 AM

The Elite get the win by a score of 10-0 in 6 innings. Nick Baker (2011, Highlands Christian, Fla) got the win for the Elite throwing 6 innings, while striking out 10 batters. He didn't allow any runs, walked 2, and scattered 4 hits. Baker pitched in the mid 80's throughout while topping out at 85 mph. He also mixed in a devisating curve that kept the Georgia hitters off balance.
South Florida Elite vs Team Georgia >>

7/10/2009 9:04:41 AM

Heading to the 5th inning, it's the Elite all over Georgia by a score of 5-0. For the Elite, catcher Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) continues to impress as he just hit a 2-run home run over the left field wall at City of Palms Stadium. It was a no doubt line drive shot that Klement just crushed. Klement, who has played both left field and second base in this tournament, is at his natural position of catcher this morning. He looks comfortable behind the plate and moves well, and throws to second base in the low 2's. Klement also passes the eye test as he's listed at a solid 6'1" and 180 pounds.
Excel Blue Sox vs NE Ruffnecks >>

7/9/2009 3:26:44 PM

THe Ruffnecks win a wild won by a score of 9-8. New England scored 4 runs in the last inning to claim the victory. They got all there run 2 hits, 3 walks, and a wild pitch. They wild pitch allowed the winning run to score.
Excel Blue Sox vs NE Ruffnecks >>

7/9/2009 2:50:19 PM

The Blue Sox are out in front of the Ruffnecks thanks inpart to the long ball. Cole Billingsley (2012, Pell City HS, AL) has hit a grand slam well over the left field wall, wrapping around the foul poll. Billingsley showed some pop in his 5'8" frame with a short compact swing.

Also for the Blue Sox, Justin Camp (2011, Austin High School, AL) hit a solo home run. Camp is 2-for-3 in the game with a single and two runs scored. Camp has a good approach at the plate, using all fields.
DBAT Mustangs vs Sout Florida Elite >>

7/9/2009 12:58:32 PM

DBAT's beat Sout Florida by a score of 4-3. DBAT's Thomas Anderson (2011, Rockwall HS, TX) pitched 6 1/3 strong innings in relief to earn the win. He didn't allow any runs while stiking out 8 and scattering 4 hits. Anderson is listed at 6'0" and 160 pounds while his fastbal hung around 82, and also featured a slow curve ball.

Grayson Lewis (2012, Rockwall Heath HS, TX) tied the game in the 6th inning with a mamouth home run over the high left field fence on the Mack Field.  Lewis is said to have a good approach at the plate and good pitch recongnition.
Diamond Devils vs Team Gwinnett >>

7/9/2009 12:46:43 PM

Team Gwinnett wins this one by a score of 8-7. Christin Stewart shined going 3-for-3 with 3 singles and 3 runs scored. Stewart again showed his versitility. He has played three different positions this week and played well. He's got a compact swing and quick hands from the left side of the plate. He's got a great arm and runs very well. Though he caught today, he looks to be an outfielder by trade.
Gators Baseball vs East Cobb Astros >>

7/9/2009 12:30:16 PM

For the Astros, Cole Miller (2012, Darlington School, GA) just hit a 3-run homer out of City of Palms Park to give East Cobb an 11-3 lead over the Gators heading to the 5th inning. Miller,a first baseman and outfielder is listed at 6'3" 220 pounds. He's a big lefty with a pro body. For the game, he's 2-for-2 with the home run, a single, walk, 2 runs scored, and the three RBI's.

Matt Gonzalez (2012, Harrison HS, GA) has played well all week and today was no different. He's 2-for-3 with two singles, four RBI's, 2 runs scored, and a steal. Gonzalez looks like a baseball player at 6'0" and 175 pounds, with good speed.
Team Conn vs Team Alabama >>

7/9/2009 12:16:24 PM

Masonia continues to shine as he made to great plays at shortstop to save a few runs. Masonia showed great range and even more arm strength as he he went deep in the whole on his back hand to throw a runner out. He also got to a grounder deep behind 2nd base, spun and threw the runner out at first.
Austin Banditos vs Chain Baseball Black >>

7/9/2009 12:11:05 PM

Banditos win this one by a score of 2-1 thanks to a strong outing from starting pitcher Ralph Garza (2012). Garza threw a complete game 4-hitter, allowed one earned run, while striking out 9 batters, and not allowing a walk. Garza has a loose arm and pitches in the mid 80's, topping out at 85. He's also got a plus slider.
NE Ruffnecks vs Long Island Storm >>

7/9/2009 12:04:52 PM

Kussell may be undersized but he's got good pop, with gap to gap power. He's got a good approach at the plate and likes to uses all fields.
NE Ruffnecks vs Long Island Storm >>

7/9/2009 11:56:56 AM

Davy Kussell (2012, Roxbury Latin, MA) led the way for the Ruffnecks going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored. Kussell is listed at 5'8"and 170 pounds. We'll update you with a scouting report as it comes in.
Team Conn vs Team Alabama >>

7/9/2009 11:37:56 AM

Alabama slugged there way to an early 2-0 lead over Connecticut through the first few frames. Home run champ Nick Masonia (2011, Brooks HS, AL) tripled to left center field, flying around the bases. Fastest man champ Ryan Smith followed with a home run to right field.

Masonia has looked very impressive this week both at the plate and in the field. He's quick and athletic, and will only get better as he gets older and stronger. He also showcased a great arm throwing a runner out at first from deep in the hole at short.

Smith showed some power as he hit he opposite field home run with the wind blowing in. He has a good approach at the plate and takes what the pitcher gives him. He's a speed guy with gap power, and is real athletic.
Diamond Devils vs Team Gwinnett >>

7/9/2009 11:29:16 AM

Diamond Devils ahead early in this one by a score of 2-1. Team Gwinnett's Christin Stewart (2012, Providence Chria HS, GA) continues to impress as he singled and scored in his firs at-ba. Stewart, who is catching today, it a line drive to right field , spoiling a solid curveball.  
Naples Rays vs Team Alabama  >>

7/8/2009 3:27:28 PM

This one was all Alabama as they win 12-0 over Naples in 4 innings. Alabama was led my Fastest Man Competition winner Ryan Smith went 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, three steals, and two runs scored.

Nick Masonia (2011, Brooks HS, AL) who won the Rawlings Home Run Challenge went 0-2 with a walk and a run scored but hit the ball hard in his first two at bats. Masonia hit out of the lead off spot showed quick hands annd quickness. He's got an athletic body with an open stance.
Team Conn vs Team Gwinnett >>

7/8/2009 2:42:28 PM

This one just went final as Gwinnett took care of Connecticut by a score of 9-1 in 5 inning. The game took just over an hour and a half to complete. The offensive attatck was led by Kyler Berrett (2012, Buford High School, GA) who went 3-for-3 with two singles, a double and a run scored. Berrett showed a good approach at the plate as he took the ball up the middle and to the opposite side.

Troy Herterick got the win going all 5 inning while allowing only 3 hits and one earned run. He also had 3 K's and face just two batters over the minimium. Herterick has a good delivery and a decent change. He likes to work the ball away, while keeping hitters off balance by changing speeds.
All American Prospects vs Diamond Devils >>

7/8/2009 2:23:23 PM

The Prospects lead this one by a score of 4-2 in the 3rd inning. But, it was the Devils that got on the board first when Hunter Lambert (2011, Aynor HS, SC) took the third pitch of the game over the left field wall for the early home run. This is pretty impressive seeing that Lambert is only 5'9" and 145 pounds. The Propsect would string together rallies in the first two frames to grab the lead.
Team Conn vs Team Gwinnett >>

7/8/2009 2:18:00 PM

Gwinnett has an early 2-0 lead in this one. The early rally was capped by a lead off triple by Troy Herperer (2012, Buford HS, GA) who is also the lefty starter for Gwinnett. He didn't show great speed, but ran the bases well. The next batter was Mason Gentry (2013, Buford HS, GA) who stroked a double down the right field line to get the run in. Gentry is a very interesting player as he is listed at 6'6" and 208 pounds and has yet to set foot on a high school campus. He begins his freshman year at Burford this fall. He's also a right handed pitcher, but we've yet to see him pitch (As soon as he does we will update).

Another player that is being noticed around here is Gwinnett's Christin Stewart (2012, Providence Chria HS, GA). Stewart is one of the more athletic guy's we've seen around with a good combination of speed and arm strength (He took part in the Verve! Fastest Man Competition and finished 4th with a time of 6.88). He's also impressed at the plate with a very fluid and compact swing. We also find it very interesting that he's listed as a catcher and a first baseman in our porgams. We saw him in the outfield yesterday and he looked right at home. Playing first base today, he made a great play to tag out a runner as the ball was thrown up the first base line.
Chain Baseball Black vs Homeplate Chilidogs >>

7/8/2009 1:24:34 PM

Late inning heroics were the story in this one as the Chilidogs score 5 runs in the 7th inning to defeat Chain Baseball by a score of 8-7. Alex Liquori (2012, Whitewater HS, GA) continues to impress this week as he had the game winning hit with two outs in the 7th inning. Liquori went 1-for-4 with the RBI. This week Liquori has shown a big swing and he hits all over. As I've said in previous posts, he's a descent sized (6'0" 180 pounds) kid who is very projectable.

In total, the Chilidogs had 5 hits, 2 walks, and 1 hit by pitch in the final frame.

Tampa Bay Warriors vs Spartanburg Phillies >>

Gm # 15 | 6/26/2005 | 12:30 PM ABD Tigers vs. Fullerton Indians

7/8/2009 11:36:43 AM

For the Phillies Matthew Teal (2011, J.F. Byrnes HS, SC) impressed at the plate by going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. He's a solid contact hitter and has a great approach at the plate. He's got alertness and runs the bases aggressively.

For the Warriors Jason Carmichael (2012, Cape Coral HS, Fla) got the start and threw 5 1/3 innings. He struck out 6 batters and featured a fastball in the mid 80's, while topping at 86 mph. Carmichael is very projectable as he has time and size (6'3" 185 pounds) on his side. 
Tri State Arsenal vs Excel Blue Sox  >>

Gm # 9 | 6/25/2005 | 3:00 PM PG USA Steel vs. Baseball America

7/8/2009 10:43:44 AM

Arsenal were all over the Blue Sox by a score of 11-1 as the Blue Sox struggled to throw the ball over the plate.

Michael Zolk (2011, North Catholic HS, PA) led the way for the Arsenal going 2-for-3 with a double, hit by pitch, and two runs scored. He's tall (5'11") and has a very projectable boby. He's got an open stance and is not afraid of the ball. He's got great power and good presence on the field. He also came into pitch an inning late in the game. He was touched up for 2 hits and 2 earned runs in his one inning of work, but he's got a good change up. He's a good athlete and projectable.
Tampa Bay Warriors vs Spartanburg Phillies >>

Gm # 7 | 6/25/2005 | 12:30 PM Bill Hood-Marucci Bat Co vs. Marina Vikings

7/8/2009 10:32:55 AM

The Phillies get the win over the Warriors by score of 4-3. The phillies were led by lefty Loren King (2011, East Henderson HS, NC) who threw a complete game four-hitter. King struck out 4 batters and his fastball ran between 78-81 mph, while also hitting 81 mph in the 7th inning.  
South Florida Elite vs NE Ruffnecks >>

Gm # 5 | 6/25/2005 | 10:00 AM ABD Tigers vs. Marina Vikings

7/8/2009 10:22:29 AM

New England gets the win in this one by a score of 8-7 as they put together a strong hitting performance. But, the story of this one was South Florida reliever Nick Travieso (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla).

Travieso was clocked as high as 92 mph and was consistantly in the high 80's and low 90's. He hit 92 mph three stright times, while only featuring the fastball. He's got a long body with great build, and a solid delivery. The ball comes out of his hand free and easy. Travieso is not a max effort guy, so he's a future power arm with power stuff.

Esteban Puerta (2012, University School, Fla) was the offensive star for South Florida as he went 3-3 with a 3-run home run, and two runs scored.
Under Armour Heat vs DBAT Mustangs >>

Gm # 1 | 6/24/2005 | 4:00 PM California Lightning vs. Baseball America

7/8/2009 9:37:57 AM

The first final is in the books as DBAT wins a pitchers dual over the Heat by a score of 1-0. This game finished in a quick one hour and 10 minutes. Jovan Hernandez (Rockwall Heath HS, TX) got the win, throwing a complete game shutout. The righty allowed on 4 hits and didn't walk a batter, while striking out 8 in 7 innings of work. Hernandez topped out at 85 mph with a 3/4 arm slot. He kept the hitters guessing, while showcasing good command.

The lone run of the game came from Grant Bothun (2012, Rowlett HS, TX) when he hit a solo home run over the left field fence in the bottom of the 6th inning.

Lefty Sam Kuniec took the hard luck lose for the Heat. He pitched well in 6 innings of work, giving up the one run, while scattering 5 hits. He struck out 9 batters and didn't allow a walk. The lefty topped out at 79 mph and mixed in a lot of good off speed stuff. Kuniec is a big guy, so one can hope he uses his frame to his advantage as he develops.  
East Cobb Astros vs Indiana Prospects >>

7/8/2009 9:19:22 AM

Heading into the 4th inning of this it's the Astros leading by a score of 3-1 over Indiana. On the mound for East Cobb is lefty Mason Felt (2012, Mill Creek HS, GA). Felt is a big lefty at 6'1" and 180 pounds and mixes up his different pitches. His fastball hit as high as 85 mph and a he mixed in a good slider and change up.

Matt Gonzalez (2012, Harrison HS, GA) got the Astros on the board first with an RBI double.

South Florida Elite vs NE Ruffnecks >>

7/8/2009 8:58:48 AM

South Florida Elite catcher Michael Klement (2012, American Heritage HS, Fla) has hit a 2-run home run in his first at-bat against the Ruffnecks. Klement is a good sized kid (6'1" 180 pounds) and has shown to be a solid catcher with a great arm as he threw out a runner by about five steps trying to steal second base.

On the mound for the Elite is Ivan Pelaez (2012, Miami Sunset HS, Fla). The lefty is tall and lanky and features a fastball in the low 80's. Also in his aresnal is a late breaking slider in the low 70's.

Through 3 innings, the Ruffnecks lead this one by a score of 5-3.

Naples Rays vs Team Connecticut >>

7/7/2009 3:23:00 PM

Team Connecticut gets the win 5-1 behind a strong pitching performance by Colin Sledzik (2011, Haddam Killingw HS, CT). Sledzik went the distance while striking out 11 batters, gave up 3 hits, didn't allow a walk or an earned run. His fastball runs around 80 mph and he knows how to locate his pitches. The hitting star of the game was Carson Helms who went 3-3 with two singles and a triple. He has strong, quick hands and a closed batting stance comparable to that of Edgar Renteria. 
NVTBL Stars 2012 White vs Chain Black Baseball 15u >>

7/7/2009 3:15:56 PM

Chain wins this one by a score of 5-2. John Harmon pitched 6 2/3 innings of 4 hit ball, while striking out 9 batters and walking two. The left topped out at 83, while pitching 79-82.
Team Gwinett Mizuno vs All American Prospects Gray >>

7/7/2009 2:44:00 PM

On the the mound for the All American Prospects is Tanner Anderson (2011, Plant HS, Fla). Anderson is 6'0", weighs 165 pounds, and just turned 16 years-old due to a late birthday. His fastball was clocked as high as 87 mph and hangs around the mid 80's. He struckout 6 batters through 3 innings, and a lot of this has to do with a downward side arm angle that creates some run on the ball.
Homeplate Chilidogs vs Austin Banditos >>

7/7/2009 2:27:14 PM

Last night's Rawlings Home Run Challenge and Verve! Fastest Man Competition runner up Alex Liquori (2012, Whitewater HS, GA) continues to impress as he just hit a long home run over at the Red Sox Five-Plex. Our scout estimated the ball traveled around 385 feet.

Yesterday evening Liquoir hit four home runs during the Challenge and came runner up inthe Fastest Man with a time of 6.71. Thus far Liquoir has showcased a very nice combination of power and speed. The 2012 graduate is listed at 6'0" and 180 so there is a nice frame to build on.
Excel Blue Sox vs South Florida Elite Squad >>

7/7/2009 12:50:23 PM

Camp completed his outing by going the distance allowing only 4 hits and one walk, while striking out 6 batters. He stayed consistant with his pitches throughout as he was able to keep his velocity up on his fastball and the break on his curve.  
East Cobb Rangers vs DBAT Mustangs  >>

7/7/2009 11:53:22 AM

On the mound for East Cobb is James Farnell (2012, Dunwoody HS, GA), a tall, lanky left hander. Farnell is listed at 6'3" and 160 pounds and features a fastball and a slider with a late rinkle to it. He has a lot of deception not only in his delivery but in his pick off move to first base. He also features good mechanics and his fastball touches around 80 mph.
Excel Blue Sox vs South Florida Elite Squad >>

7/7/2009 11:37:48 AM

Excel pitcher Justin Camp (2011, Austin HS, AL) had his fastball clocked as high as 91 mph. Consistantly, he hung between 89-91 for the most part. His curveball is described as an 11-to-5 "hammer" at 70-72 mph. He's got a big time arm and is very projectable with a strong, physical frame, which is at 6'1" and 210 pounds. The right hander will enter his junior year this fall. 
Austin Banditos vs NVTBL Stars 2012 White >>

7/7/2009 10:16:14 AM

Due to time limit, this game finished at a 3-3 tie. On the mound for Austin was Aaron Colins (2012, Georgetown HS, TX) had a strong outing on the mound as he struckout 10 batters over 7 innings. Collins works both sides of the plate with good command of both his fastball and curveball, while topping out at 78 mph on his fastball. He's a competitior with a 3/4 arm slot.
Indiana Prospects vs. Gators Baseball >>

7/7/2009 10:09:15 AM

This one has just gone final as the Indiana Prospects get the 5-1 win over Gators Baseball.

For Indiana, pitcher Jordan Streigel (2012, New Albany HS, IN) was clocked in the mid 80's with his fastball, while getting as high as 87 mph. He also snapped off a couple of very impressive 12-to-6 curveballs. The righty could get better if you works on his mechanics and not tipping his off-speed pitches.
San Gabriel Valley Arsenal vs Homeplate Chilidogs >>

7/7/2009 9:43:56 AM

For the Chilidogs, Daniel Amos (2012, Whitewater HS, GA) was just clocked at 84 mph on his fastbal. What makes this interesting is that Amos is listed at only 5'7" and 155 pounds. With that said, who know how hard that fastball could be thrown with some extra inches and pounds to his body. 

Also catching some attention is Chilidogs catcher Tyler Bowers (2012, Northgate HS, GA). Bowers has shown a strong arm behind the plate and is said to have a real athletic body. 
Chain Baseball Black vs New England Navigators >>

7/7/2009 9:34:43 AM

This one just went final as Chain Baseball knocks off the Navigators 13-0. Besides a solid hitting performance, Robert Daniel threw a 4 inning no-hitter. Daniel also struckout 8 batters. He's a lefty that showed good command of his fastbal that ran between 76-80 mph.
Coral Springs Diamonds vs Titans Baseball >>

7/7/2009 9:29:31 AM

On the mound for the Titans is Cain Spangler (2012, Cape Coral HS, Fla). Spangler is listed at 6'2" and has a fastball around 80 mph. He has a good natural life on his fastball and seems to be very projectable with his size.

For Cape Springs, Derek Fritz (2013, American Heritage HS, Fla) is a catcher that has impressed so far in this one. At 6'0" and 165 pounds he's got a very projectabe body for a catcher. He's a solid hitter and a good catch and throw guy.
Indiana Prospects vs. Gators Baseball >>

7/7/2009 9:16:16 AM

A player that we will be keeping an eye on is Connor Adams (2012, Granbury HS, TX) from Gators Baseball. Adams hits and throws from the left side, but what makes him interesting is his size, as he's listed at 6'5" and 190 pounds. As a 15-year-old this is definitely out of the ordinary.

On the mound for Indiana is Colin Shanteau (2012, Guerin Catholic, IN). The righty tops out at around 80 mph but has some movement on it. He also has a pretty well developed curveball for his age. He's got a good mound presense and a quick pick-off move to first base.

Indiana Prospects vs. Gators Baseball >>

7/7/2009 9:10:29 AM

Through 3 innings the Gators have a 1-0 lead. Indiana shortstop JP Pena (Fishers HS, IN) saved alteast two runs in the 2nd inning when he dove to his his right to stop a hard hit grounder from going into centerfield and flipped the ball out of his glove to second base to end the threat.
2009 Rawlings Home Run Callenge >>

7/6/2009 5:37:07 PM

The Finalists-

Nick Masonia- Team Alabama
Sam Bozza- Naples Rays
Lee Miller- East Cobb Rangers
Jordan Watson- Homeplate Chilidogs
Alex Liquori- Homplate Chilidogs

1st Place- Nick Masonia: 7 home runs and longest distance at 412 feet.
2nd Place- Alex Liquori: 4 home runs (Also was runner up in the Fastest Man Competition with a time of 6.71).
T3rd Place- Jordan Watson: 1 home run and fastest ball off bat speed at just over 100 mph.
T3rd Place- Lee Miller: 1 home run.
T3rd Place- Sam Bozza: 1 home run.
2009 Verve! Fastest Man Competition Final Results >>

7/6/2009 5:16:10 PM

The Final Four:
Ryan Smith- Team Alabama
Alex Lacroy- Homeplate Chilidogs
Lauren King- Spartanburg Phillies
Christian Stewart- Team Gwinnett 

1st Place- Ryan Smith: 6.46
2nd Place- Alex Lacroy:  6.71
3rd Place- Lauren King: 6.86
4th Place- Christian Stewart: 6.88
 >>

7/6/2009 2:22:35 PM

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