Throughout the fall and winter, I will be highlighting, spotlighting or mentioning players that I believe are poised to have either big seasons in 2010 or are poised to have a breakout season. Again, I'm not a scout in any way or shape. The one constant factor in my picking of the players is that they all had productive summer seasons.
Phil Schreiber is a Sophomore RHP from Kaukauna, WI. He is 6-0/190 pounds and starred in high school at Kaukauna High School. Perfect Game Crosschecker ranked him as the #2 high school prospect in Wisconsin.
This past spring, Phil went 2-2, with a 4.57 era in 45.1 innings pitched for Iowa. He surrendered 60 hits and 9 walks, while striking out 21 batters. 9 of his 14 appearances were starts of Iowa.
Phil pitched for the Springfield Sliders of the Prospect League this past summer, and he showed why he has such a huge upside. He went a perfect 6-0, with a 1.30 in 48.1 innings pitched. He gave up just 36 hits and 17 walks. He struck out 51 batters and held opponents to a .207 batting average. 6 of his 8 games were starts for the Sliders. He was tied for 2nd in the league in wins and was 2nd in the league in ERA.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Player To Watch For in 2010--Phil Schreiber
‘Chucks and Marshfield Clinic Partnership Raises $2,900
From Summer Ball News Source
WAUSAU, WI - November 5, 2009 - The Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball Club and Marshfield Clinic are pleased to announce a partnership that generated $2,900 for the Wausau Area Youth Baseball and Softball programs. This money was donated to Wausau Area Youth Baseball and Softball for every Woodchucks extra-base hit over the past two seasons.
Woodchucks' extra-base hits led to a $1,100 donation this past summer, while the 2008 season brought in an additional $1,800. Woodchucks owner Clark Eckhoff and Marshfield Clinic East Division Administrator John Kelly presented the check to WAYB&S board member Bob Stasney.
The Marshfield Clinic system provides patient care, research and education with 45 locations in northern, central and western Wisconsin, making it one of the largest comprehensive medical systems in the United States.
The Wisconsin Woodchucks are a member of the Northwoods League, a college wood bat summer league featuring players from across the country. Baseball America named the Northwoods League as one of the premier summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country. For ticket information contact the Woodchucks office at 715-845-5055.
Amaral Signs With Hamptons Collegiate Baseball
The Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League is comprised of 12 teams, that make up the Wolff Division and the Kaiser Division. Hamptons Collegiate Baseball is a subsidiary of the ACBL, and it's teams make up the Kaiser Division.
I've been informed that Blake Amaral from Hawaii Pacific University has signed to play for the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League this summer. Blake is a 6-1/185 Sophomore 3b/of. He was named the Freshman of the year in the PAC West last year. He hit a very respectable .386 for the Sea Warriors last spring. The scouting report of Blake says that he is an "excellant athlete, is a gap-hitter, and has DI skills."
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Mallards sign Luquette & Watkins from LSU for 2010 campaign
From the Madison Mallards
Madison, WI – November 6, 2009. The Mallards have signed freshman catcher Wes Luquette and sophomore outfielder Trey Watkins, both hailing from Louisiana State University, for the 2010 season.
Wes Luquette, 6’0”, 195 lbs (R/R)
Luquette fields a rather impressive prep resume. As a two-sport athlete in football and baseball, Wes attended the same high school (Isidore Newman) in New Orleans as the three Manning brothers (Cooper, Eli, and Peyton), and he actually broke Peyton’s career touchdown passing mark his senior year in 2008. On the diamond, as a junior Luquette was named to the All-District and All-New Orleans teams and he achieved the same awards a year later, while also adding an All-State honor his senior year.
This past June, Wes was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 27th round of the MLB Draft. Prior to that he had Tommy John surgery in February and while it’s unsure if he’ll see time in a Tigers uniform this spring, Luquette will be at full strength for the Northwoods League season in June.
Mallards Manager C.J. Thieleke on Luquette:
“It goes without saying that Wes is a big-time athlete and has the chance to become a very good baseball player down the road now that he’s devoting his entire year to one sport. I think he’ll be one of the leaders on our team this summer as he has experience being in the spotlight and handling pressure situations from being the star quarterback at Isidore Newman High School.”
Trey Watkins, 5’8”, 190 (R/R)
Watkins is a junior college transfer from Louisiana State University-Eunice where he certainly made his mark on offense, in posting new team records in runs scored (95), walks (49), hit by pitches (18), and steals (58). He also led the 2009 team in batting average (.418), hits (94), and doubles (23).
As a senior at Destrehan High School (Louisiana) in 2008, Watkins was named the All-River Parishes Player of the Year after hitting .374, with 28 RBI, 8 doubles, and a school-record 13 home runs, all coming from the leadoff position.
Thieleke on Watkins:
“Trey has the ability to score a run without getting a hit and is a plus-defender in the outfield. From our sources, it sounds like he plays with a lot of energy and has a chance to be LSU’s fourth outfielder. It’ll be interesting to see how his successes at the junior college level translate to facing big-time pitching this spring.”
Friday, November 6, 2009
Baseball Visits Willow Springs; Names Captains
From Summer Ball News Source
NORMAN, Okla. -- The University of Oklahoma baseball team made its annual trip to the Willow Spring Boys' Ranch in Chandler, Okla., on Nov. 5.
The Sooners have been coming to the ranch since 2005 and have created a tradition of naming the team's captains for the upcoming season at the event. Seniors Jeremy Erben and Ross Hubbard and sophomore Garrett Buechele were voted as the 2010 captains by their teammates.
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Zinsmeister Signs With The Blazers
From the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania infielder Robbie Zinsmeister has signed a summer league contract with the Quakertown Blazers of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League.
Zinsmeister (Fr, 6-0, 180) is a 2009 graduate of North Penn High School in Hatfield, PA, located north of Philadelphia. His high school team won the PIAA State AAAA Championship.
"Robbie is a true shortstop who will be looked upon to both anchor our infield and be an offensive catalyst," said IUP head coach Jeff Ditch. "He has all the tools and is a very skilled athlete who will give our team a tremendous edge in the highly competitive PSAC. Yet most importantly, he is a star student and will shine academically. The Blazers will be getting a very good player next summer."
Zinsmeister was named the Suburban One National League Player of the Year, Philadelphia Inquirer All Southeastern team and team MVP during his high school career. He was the lead-off hitter and shortstop for the 2008 Carpenter Cup Champion Suburban One National/Bicentennial team. The Carpenter Cup is a tri-state all-star event sponsored by the Philadelphia Phillies and held annually at Citizens Bank Ballpark. He was a shortstop in the Pennsylvania American Legion East-West All-Star game in Harrisburg as a representative of the Hatfield American Legion.
He is the son of Robert and Allyson Zinsmeister.
IUP is a Division II school in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Since 2006, IUP baseball has been ranked nationally by Collegiate Baseball, Ping!Baseball, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, posted a school record 36 wins in 2008, PSAC West Runner-up, participated in the PSAC Post Season, recorded 20 school records, earned a 3.08 cumulative team GPA, 108 Dean's List honors, 44 PSAC scholar awards, and two PSAC Top Ten scholar awards.
Mueller To Return in 2010, Coaches Potulny & Ramsey to Join
From the La Crosse Loggers
There are going to be more familiar faces joining field manager Andy McKay in the Logger dugout next summer. Team officials announced today the first player signing for 2010 in Tony Mueller and also announced that assistant coaches Joe Potulny and Justin Ramsey will return as well.
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Smitties continue to add for 2010
From the Sherrill Silversmiths
The Silversmiths have received commitments from three more players for the summer of 2010.
Matt Elko, a 5'9" 180 lbs sophomore catcher out of Temple University, has agreed to play in Sherrill. Elko was a 3 time all conference performer in high school.
James Bardenett, a 6'0" 185 lbs freshman pitcher/firstbaseman, and Mike Weekly, a 5'10" 175 lbs freshman infielder, both from the College at Brockport have agreed to play for the Silversmiths next summer as well.
The Silversmiths are excited about these additions for 2010.
Southern Conference Awards Future Baseball Tournaments
From Summer Ball News Source
Spartanburg, S.C. (From the Southern Conference Office) - - The Southern Conference announced today (November 5) future dates for the league's baseball championship. The league has agreed to award the 2011 Southern Conference Baseball Championship to the city of Charleston, S.C., and the 2012 and 2013 events to Greenville, S.C.
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