top HS players in NE ohio

[Devils21]

whos gonna be good this year...

[pcell]

Jason Ferguson from Mineral Ridge
Gatta bros at McDonald

[letgobrowns]

Im sorry, but those three do not compare to the talent which is coming out of the bigger schools in the youngstown area....steve Gruber sp.? from fitch is a top pitcher to look for

[AFbaseball2]

Its Gruver and i agree with you...Ferg is pretty good though

[kzr0]

Campriana and Mace from Tallmadge. Drew Jones from Wadsworth. Lofton from Stow.

[budman57]

pat obrien,carmen tarantino,mike popio,kevin mccollough from boardman

[budman57]

forgot to mention dan kubala and dean porter from boardman.dean is the cousin of ysu's starting catcher anthony porter.

[AFbaseball2]

Naming a Freshman who hasnt even played in a game yet Budman?

[budman57]

if coach hay gives tarantino the opportunity, he will let his bat and glove do his talking.you'll see come this spring.all this negative talk by the other posters is just going to fire tino up

[Boardman Nation]

with out a doubt carmen tarantino can be the best...if he gets a fair shot he may be the best player not only in the Northeast but all over Ohio.

[Shout999]

Ok, Tarantino hasn't stepped on a varsity field, or on a HS field yet. So let's wait on crowing him King, for Boardman, Dan Kubala can have a big year, and for Fitch Steve Gruver by far one of the best pitchers around. Those are two very good players from the FL, and for NE Ohio

[AFbaseball2]

with out a doubt carmen tarantino can be the best...if he gets a fair shot he may be the best player not only in the Northeast but all over Ohio.


Fair shot or not he hasnt even been to a baseball practice for the High School yet...Lets save him for the best players in NE Ohio in 09 at least for the time being geeze. Thats like saying Brady Quinn is an excellent NFL QB, yet the guy never has played a down in the NFL. BN and Budman need to branch out from just Boardman Highschool kids that they talk about.
Back to the Thread, Stetson Ali for St Eds is probably the best Shortstop in NE Ohio. MArk Lapikas for Youngstown Ursuline is a heck of a 1st baseman and a pure lefty hitter. Hes goin to U of Toledo for college.

[tapNeo]

Always amongst the best in NE Ohio. Can this be another GREAT year, only defined by a 3rd state championship ?

[pcell]

Im sorry, but those three do not compare to the talent which is coming out of the bigger schools in the youngstown area....steve Gruber sp.? from fitch is a top pitcher to look for

I know they don't compare I'm just giving you guys some people you may never hear of that are good from small schools. Ferg is very good btw

[pshs2008]

Matt Pitzulo PSHS

[AAsports]

Cody Umbright & forest boggs both from field local in portage county.

[fevertime]

Since we will see some of the same names in the fed post, we all know who be on here for Boardman, & as well Lake will be Piporo,chack,King,howser Glenoak, TJ Sutton, Jackson ,Alex cahgen.

[Xbomber0]

BJ Willis is a very solid player and should put up very good numbers this year.

[Shout999]

Pitzulo of Poland, big time player...really developed over the past years.

[BDevil41]

I think ryan mace is gunna be good. you satisfied Devils21?

[scouting101]

Cody Umbright & forest boggs both from field local in portage county.
Umbright Yes, Boggs, He is okay, but I have seen better! He needs some improvement in certain areas.

[Hornet Dad]

Sanonstine (sp?) from Medina, Johnston & Montesano from Highland

[BENSPAPA8]

All these guys mentioned above, and many more, have the opportunity to prove it on the field of play. That is the only thing that matters. Hype is OK, as long as you live up to it, and then keep doing it consistently.

Congratulations to the following early signees from NEO:

RHP Andrew Brown (Painesville Riverside)AKRON
LHP Ryan Lavery (Mentor)AKRON
RHP Alex Loftin (Stow)AKRON
OF Bryce Bartch (Parma Holy Name)CLEVELAND STATE
OF Alex Johnson (St Ignatius)CLEVELAND STATE
C Paul Sansonette (Medina)CLEVELAND STATE
INF Chad Opalich (Hudson)DAYTON
LHP Brannon Belair (Walsh Jesuit)KENT STATE
SS Ross Brunello (Walsh Jesuit)KENT STATE
RHP Ryan Mace (Tallmadge)KENT STATE*********SL
RHP Kyle McMillen (Akron Hoban)KENT STATE
RHP Matt Rosinski (St Ignatius)MIAMI
OF Douglas Holmes (Twinsburg)OHIO UNIV
OF Jonathan Campriana (Tallmadge)TIFFIN********SL
OF Jeff Cola (Strongsville)TOLEDO
SS Joe Corfman (Richfield Revere)TOLEDO******SL
INF Matt Delewski (Garfield Hts Trinity)TOLEDO
3B Nick Hamilton (Avon Lake)XAVIER
OF Max Colaner (Canton Central Cath): NORTHERN KENTUCKY
C Bryan Conway (St Ignatius): RICHMOND
RHP Brad Goldberg (Beachwood): COASTAL CAROLINA
LHP Cory Johnston (Medina Highland): SAVANNAH COLLEGE***SL
INF Jordan Lurie (University School): UNC-ASHEVILLE
C/OF Justin Mackert (St Ignatius): THE CITADEL
3B/RHP River McWilliams (Shaker Hts): BUFFALO
OF Zach Papesh (Solon): BUFFALO
RHP/C Ryan Radcliff (Fairview): CENTRAL MICHIGAN
INF Ethan Santora (Mayfield): MERCYHURST
SS Ronnie Stout (Medina): BUFFALO


The college baseball rules have changed recently, and coaches are
still adjusting to them which slowed down the process.

The players who have not signed yet in the early period all have an opportunity to have a great Senior season and move on to college baseball.

How bad do you want it??:cool:

Many, many kids are signed later on. Keep working at it !!

[kzr0]

Umbright Yes, Boggs, He is okay, but I have seen better! He needs some improvement in certain areas.

I agree with you on Umbright. Good pitching talent with even more potential. As for Boggs I totally disagree. Kid has alot of talent. Good arm, glove and can hit from both sides of plate. Seen him play in Districts last year and a couple of games over summer.

[kzr0]

Papa, great list. I looked at the buckeye scout web page and saw all the early signees! Congrats to all the kids.

[pshs2008]

Matt Pitzulo from Poland is going to be able to pick any school he wants to attend to play. Hes only going to be a junior and he has close to 20 offers.

[kzr0]

Ryan Mace is definately a top player. Also Campriana and Pakan from Tallmadge are tough. Dru Jones from Wadsworth, Nordquist from Alliance, Choban from Hoban, Johnson from Medina, Corfman from Revere, Toland from Walsh.

[111411]

Don't forget Hendershot and Saunders from Alliance, also.

[comets777]

Zach Papesh (RF), Zach Moss (3B and P), Billy Gerstenslager (1B and P0, Joe Welsch (C and P), Johnny Moeschberger (P), and Brad Hirsch (LF) are all good/great players from Solon. Papesh is going to Buffalo and Hirsch is a D1 caliber player who shall recieve some offers. Moss batted third as a sophmore and gained first team all WRC with Johnny as sophmores last year. Welsch was honorable mention as a sophmore also. Bill is a junior this year as the junior class with all of the above players is looking like a special class for Solon

[111411]

Zach Papesh (RF), Zach Moss (3B and P), Billy Gerstenslager (1B and P0, Joe Welsch (C and P), Johnny Moeschberger (P), and Brad Hirsch (LF) are all good/great players from Solon. Papesh is going to Buffalo and Hirsch is a D1 caliber player who shall recieve some offers. Moss batted third as a sophmore and gained first team all WRC with Johnny as sophmores last year. Welsch was honorable mention as a sophmore also. Bill is a junior this year as the junior class with all of the above players is looking like a special class for Solon


I'm guessing that most of those kids played for the Stampede last year. They were very good. They were very fundamentally sound, bunted VERY well, and Gertenslager was a horse.

[comets777]

I'm guessing that most of those kids played for the Stampede last year. They were very good. They were very fundamentally sound, bunted VERY well, and Gertenslager was a horse.
Yes all of the Sophmores played on the stampede. they won the diamond league for their age group.

[111411]

Yes all of the Sophmores played on the stampede. they won the diamond league for their age group.

My son's team played them in the Hudson tournament.

[comets777]

My son's team played them in the Hudson tournament.

What team does your son play on?

[111411]

What team does your son play on?

He played on Traps' the past two years, playing 2B, OF, and P. I coached first base.

[comets777]

He played on Traps' the past two years, playing 2B, OF, and P. I coached first base.
Did your sons team and the stampede almost get into a fight? I recall a game in that tournament and i cant recall if it was against traps. There was a collision at 1st base and the first basemen thought it was intentional, yelled some obscenities and was ejected. The stampede side was incensed and the coaches got in eachothers faces. After the game both sides had to be restrained after the handshakes. That was a terrible sight for both teams and bad sportsmanship on both sides, IMO.

[comets777]

And also didn't Billy jack a long homer in that game? That was a shot.

[comets777]

Always amongst the best in NE Ohio. Can this be another GREAT year, only defined by a 3rd state championship ?

Walsh has many great ball players. I know that sophmores Cameron Ontko (CF), John Fasola (SS, P), Ryan Berry (1B, 3B) and Tyler Skulina (P) are all amazing and will help Walsh this year after making small contributions last year. I have played against the summer team they play for (Lake Erie Bulldogs) and they are really tough. We have beat them once and we were lucky to. Walsh is set for the next couple of years with players like these.

[Boardman Nation]

billy jack never hit a homerun is whole career...quit starting rumors...billy jack is a fictional character

[111411]

Did your sons team and the stampede almost get into a fight? I recall a game in that tournament and i cant recall if it was against traps. There was a collision at 1st base and the first basemen thought it was intentional, yelled some obscenities and was ejected. The stampede side was incensed and the coaches got in eachothers faces. After the game both sides had to be restrained after the handshakes. That was a terrible sight for both teams and bad sportsmanship on both sides, IMO.

I do remember a collision at 1B and the Stampede player getting ejected early in the first game they played against each other. The Stampede player yelled obsenities right in front of the blue. There was a "discussion" after that happened. The second game went on without incident.

[BDevil41]

how hard his zach moss throwing these days?

[comets777]

I am not sure exactly how hard he throws, but boycan he bring the heat. He has a cannon on him doesn't he?:)

[AAsports]

I agree with you on Umbright. Good pitching talent with even more potential. As for Boggs I totally disagree. Kid has alot of talent. Good arm, glove and can hit from both sides of plate. Seen him play in Districts last year and a couple of games over summer.

I think both Umbright & Boggs are good, but the SS from Lake & Walsh & Jackson are so much more impressive than Field's SS. Does Boggs have any D1 schools looking at him yet? And Umbright I am positive he is getting D1 looks.

[comets777]

Toland from Walsh.
Is That James Toland

Yes, sir.

[Caju]

Can't wait till Spring! Can't wait to hear the sound of baseballs being hit outdoors and getting to see some good baseball games!

[kzr0]

Don't know for sure about Boggs, but he is definately talented enough to go D-1 for a MAC school.

[comets777]

Can't wait till Spring! Can't wait to hear the sound of baseballs being hit outdoors and getting to see some good baseball games!

Amen to that.

[Winnin is everything]

jeff meek is one of the best Baseball players around...look for hiim to do some big things this season

[comets777]

what school does he go to?

[BDbball7]

Boggs is a stud. I played on his summer team (Vipers) and he by far had the highest batting average. Not only did he hit somewhere near .500 but I believe he had the most homeruns and had very few errors at short.

[StowBulldogStaff]

Cory Yesevsko at third base for the field falcons also a power hitter to be reckoned with...Boggs...Umbright...nice nucleus with some sophmores peppered in will make a very tough team by seasons end. Hopefully my son will make varsity this year as a soph!!!

[whoeverhoover]

Cory Yesevsko at third base for the field falcons also a power hitter to be reckoned with...Boggs...Umbright...nice nucleus with some sophmores peppered in will make a very tough team by seasons end. Hopefully my son will make varsity this year as a soph!!!

To bad Field does not get that much attention, from the scouts, or the Akron newspaper, they seem to dwell on other teams & players in that area, Like Walsh or Tallmadge. I know alot of people up there that wish that they could play in the federal league. The fed. players seems to get noticed alot by the scouts & the Canton repository newspaper & some too from the akron beacon. I really don't see too much about Field Baseball.

[StowBulldogStaff]

well we(field) played walsh to the 7th inning in the district semi's up 1-0, umbright pitched one ---- of a game. No one ever hear's about those games, problem is if you want to be considered in the upper echelon you have to win those games. Alot of people will see our progress after this season. By the way the Canton Repository IMHO has the most detailed high school sports coverage in the entire NE Ohio area. It just seems as if the Beacon should have more resources to cover high school sports but don't.

[fevertime]

well we(field) played walsh to the 7th inning in the district semi's up 1-0, umbright pitched one ---- of a game. No one ever hear's about those games, problem is if you want to be considered in the upper echelon you have to win those games. Alot of people will see our progress after this season. By the way the Canton Repository IMHO has the most detailed high school sports coverage in the entire NE Ohio area. It just seems as if the Beacon should have more resources to cover high school sports but don't.

Your right on about the beacon and there coverage of baseball & also record pub. paper. I quit getting just for that reason alone, canton paper does a wonferful job of exposure for the teams & players. I heard about that walsh/field game, I heard field had that game, but bad umps bad calls, really hurt them. Field should have won that one!

[BuckNut2006]

Ryan Mace is definately a top player. Also Campriana and Pakan from Tallmadge are tough. Dru Jones from Wadsworth, Nordquist from Alliance, Choban from Hoban, Johnson from Medina, Corfman from Revere, Toland from Walsh.

The Choban kid from Hoban is the real deal. Has accepted an offer from Carolina Coastal. Don't be surprised, assuming he has a great season, to be drafted.

[whoeverhoover]

He has not committed yet to any of the D1 schools yet, they can't talk to him until July 1st. But they are swarming him! My guess because of his size that they will use him as a 2nd baseman instead of there shortstop. but he plays both very well, never know thou, he could be used as an outfielder because of his arm speed and how fast he runs. I wish he played for Hoover.:shrug:

[Winnin is everything]

what school does he go to?

North Canton

[fevertime]

Boggs is a stud. I played on his summer team (Vipers) and he by far had the highest batting average. Not only did he hit somewhere near .500 but I believe he had the most homeruns and had very few errors at short.

Did Boggs or Umbright win any awards for there league? Also to whoeverHoover poster, nice post about the lake kid, but I think Lake would like to will hang on to him. I wish lake had Meek & TJ Sutton on there team, that would make and awsome group of talent!

[BDbball7]

I believe Umbright got 1st team and Boggs 2nd team... I could be wrong?

[scouting101]

whoeverhoover, your right on about that SS, I wish we had him too at hoover! And that kid will go pro! He has all those omar moves!

[BaseballRepresent]

Woodridge returns 9 starters to the lineup, 7 seniors,1 junior, and sophomore.

Debord at catcher-2007 D III All-Ohio 2nd team catcher, Jones in Center- First Team All-Ohio center fielder d III, Wilhite- 2007 All-Ohio honorable mention, Dave Krusinski-First Team All-PTC 2007, Joe Lewandowski- First Team At-Large 2007, Fay- Relief Pitcher, Westren- 5-0 with a sub 3.00 era his freshmen year in 2007, Barracato-Utility, and Painter-Second basemen.

I believe this will be the team to beat in 2008. Best Staff in the PTC and District. Their only question mark will be how they fare against ursiline when they play them in the playoffs barring an early exit.

[Cardinals81]

How can you forget about the boys from United. There returning a solid team behind pitcher Mccavitt Carter, Catcher TJ Rosenberg, and 2B/SS/CF Jimmy Phillis (If he plays. Heard from Coaches he might not play.) Spingfields Todd Kibbey is also a stud on the mound.

[yankee2109]

pat orien and mike popio from boardman

[BdmanFreshBaseball]

You cant forget about Carmen (Tino) Tarantino and Dave (Dibo) DiBernardi from Boardman also.

[AFbaseball2]

when r we gona get background checks on these s/ns

[budman57]

You cant forget about Carmen (Tino) Tarantino and Dave (Dibo) DiBernardi from Boardman also.

i dont know about this year,but both players have the potential to be two of the best in the state by time they are juniors

[budman57]

pat orien and mike popio from boardman

pat obrien has to be one of the top 5 pitchers in the state of ohio.he had a really good showing at the showcase he went to.he has been getting letters from almost every major division 1 school.i think he wants to go to bowling green with his brother though.i heard popio already has an offer from ysu on the table

[BaseballIsLife7]

Whoever Hoover....are you insane? What grade is that SS? A friend of mine says he'll be too old to play in his senior year at Lake. Is that true? that he'll be 20 when he graduates from hi school?

[baseballfann1221]

Baseballislife7, that is not true. Tell your friend to know his facts before saying stuff. He is a junior this year. He will be 19 when he graduates and it is still unknown if he will be able to play. Not that it matters if he does get to play, he has colleges waiting to offer him a scholarship. Although Lake would love to keep their middle infield together with pip and king.

[user1]

Pip getting D1 offers already- Come on scholy offers go by grade not AGE in baseball!! colleges aren't allowed to talk to players until July1st between their junior and senior year. There are dates in the spring that the players can contact the coaches. Believe 1/2 of what you see and nothing of what you hear. I personally saw PIP play and I wasn't impressed. Zack Leonard was the best-2007 graduate from MCK, Tim Saunders-Alliance ,and Adams from Louisville are all better short stops. Torrence had everyone watching him because the homerun numbers he put up his soph year. What is so outstanding to make D1 offers for PIP? Just curious.:shrug:

[BaseballIsLife7]

I believe his facts are right.... if a player turns 19 before his senior year, he is not eligible to play...FACT!!! the State is not going to change that for just one kid either. D1 scholarships are hard to come by, let alone going pro....
D1's look at lots of factors and grades are one of them. How are his grades? Lots of really talented kids are passed over all the time, even with a great senior season. Does anyone know of a kid talented enough for a D1 to wait for him when he doesn't play his senior year? I'd think that kid would have to be REALLY the Lebron of baseball!

[111411]

I do not want to turn this thread into a discussion of one player's age. I think we've covered the subject. Let's move one. It's been a good thread thus far.

[baseballfann1221]

hey user1 .. Did i say hes getting offer right now..NOO! leonard was a great shortstop thats why he went D-1...saunders and adam??? never heard of them. Must not be good enough to talk about. And if you werent impressed by what you saw with pip you must not know baseball very well. Baseballislife7, he will not be 20 when he graduates..that was your question. Getting drafted may be stretching it...but D-1 is certainly not cause i know for a fact he has D-1 schools.

[BBallMan]

You can play at age 19 in high school. You can't play 5 years of high school ball. Maybe this young man had the misfortune of being held back a year in high school. I don't know the situastion but young men play high school sports all the time at age 19. It's to there advantage. Anyway the front runners are always Jackson and Hoover in the Fed. Boardman and Fitch always challange and can win it too. I'm pushing for the Spartans.

[BaseballIsLife7]

BballMan, you are correct that they can be 19 in their senior year....only if they turn 19 DURING their senior year though. Check your OHSAA rules.

[baseballfann1221]

I believe he does turn 19 during the school year..and he never was held back in high school,i guess his parents started him late in preschool.

[spectator123]

BballMan, you are correct that they can be 19 in their senior year....only if they turn 19 DURING their senior year though. Check your OHSAA rules.

Bylaws Section . Age Limitation
4-2-1 If a student enrolled in high school attains the age of 19 before August 1, the student shall
be ineligible to participate in high school interscholastic athletics for the school year commencing
in that calendar year.
EXCEPTION: If the student is a “child with a disability” as that term is defined at 42 U.S.C.
Section 12102 (ADA) and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, and the student’s specific
disability has contributed significantly to the student’s inability to meet the requirements
of this bylaw, that student may be declared eligible by the Commissioner if, in the
Commissioner’s sole discretion, the Commissioner determines that:
a) the student does not pose a safety risk to himself/herself or others; and
b) the student does not enjoy any advantages in terms of physical maturity, mental maturity
or athletic maturity over other student-athletes; and
c) the student’s participation does not affect the principles of competitive equity; and
d) the student’s participation does not displace another student-athlete; and
e) there is no evidence of “red-shirting” or other indicia of academic dishonesty.
42 BYLAWS
BYLAWS. Age Limitation

[user1]

pat obrien has to be one of the top 5 pitchers in the state of ohio.he had a really good showing at the showcase he went to.he has been getting letters from almost every major division 1 school.i think he wants to go to bowling green with his brother though.i heard popio already has an offer from ysu on the table

BaseballFann1221- "pip already has an offer from YSU on the table "from budman57 ? What does that mean then ?An offer for PIP. I know it is really hard to get a D1 or D2 scholy- There are a lot of great players in the area,but few go to D1 . All players wish they were that type of material, and some are who get passed up. Unless a player verbals or signs, it means nothing to get on hear and say how great so and so are! I wish PiP the best, but D1?:rolleyes: - hopefully for his sake.

[baseballfann1221]

haha user1 you really dont know anything. Popio is a totally different kid, he goes to boardman i believe. Piporo goes to Lake!! Piporo has marshall,kent state,toledo,malone and a few more looking at him for a fact. Learn some stuff. And what does "hopefully for his sake" mean? Are you jealous or something?

[user1]

haha user1 you really dont know anything. Popio is a totally different kid, he goes to boardman i believe. Piporo goes to Lake!! Piporo has marshall,kent state,toledo,malone and a few more looking at him for a fact. Learn some stuff. And what does "hopefully for his sake" mean? Are you jealous or something?

Are you insecure? hopefully for his sake means- I wish the boy PIP from Lake the best.
Just because a few doesn't think he's D1 material doesn't mean anything because we're not the recruiting coaches- It would be really hard sitting out for the senior year, but Maybe with all these schools wanting him, he'll be signed before his senior year and have nothing to worry about

[baseballfann1221]

insecure?? yea sure..your one of the very few who dosent think hes D-1 material and that would be why they have recruiting coaches,because they know what their doing.

[Caju]

I don't think missing your senior year in baseball is a real big deal, it seems like college coaches and pro scouts rely heavily on summer ball. There have been kids who missed their senior year for different reasons and still got drafted and persued by college coaches. Scouts are more concerned about whether or not a kid can play at the next level and not as much about a short 25-30 game high school season.

[djsk]

I am big fan of the Blue Streaks, and would love to have Div I scouts looking at Lake kids, or for that matter, have a kid drafted. Piporo is very good high school ss, but is very small, 5'6 at best(but very fast)Defensively, he is as good as anyone in the fed. Being only a Jr., I would highly doubt he has offers waiting :blush: I have been told that he will not be able to play his Sr. year. I think he could very well end up playing Div II,Div III.



The only Div I possibilty in my opinion could be Mike Chack. Can be very streaky, but has the potential. 1st base, 6"2-6'4, left handed stroke with power. I know he has no offers yet, as he is only a jr. C'mon guys, being at a camp or good tournament with scouts, or just having someone send literature doesn't mean diddly. If you have potential, you'll be on the radar screen. Oh by the way, I heard TJ Sutton will get drafted after his soph year:rolleyes: Get real, were in Northeast Ohio. Ever been to an elite southern showcase? Lots of players fellows. Heck, its hard to get a Div III or NAIA offer.

No ones heard of alot players on here, because people don't come on here and blatantly tout them. I've heard of Saunders, good shortstop that played for Alliance, and actually went and played in a Team USA tournament in Florida, managed by a pro scout. If you guys haven't even heard of some of these kids, you aren't out watching other kids. Alot of good ones in the area.

Side note: When's the last time Stark Co. had a position player drafted out of high school. You better be All-Ohio, All American, etc.

[spectator123]

I am big fan of the Blue Streaks, and would love to have Div I scouts looking at Lake kids, or for that matter, have a kid drafted. Piporo is very good high school ss, but is very small, 5'6 at best(but very fast)Defensively, he is as good as anyone in the fed. Being only a Jr., I would highly doubt he has offers waiting :blush: I have been told that he will not be able to play his Sr. year. I think he could very well end up playing Div II,Div III.



The only Div I possibilty in my opinion could be Mike Chack. Can be very streaky, but has the potential. 1st base, 6"2-6'4, left handed stroke with power. I know he has no offers yet, as he is only a jr. C'mon guys, being at a camp or good tournament with scouts, or just having someone send literature doesn't mean diddly. If you have potential, you'll be on the radar screen. Oh by the way, I heard TJ Sutton will get drafted after his soph year:rolleyes: Get real, were in Northeast Ohio. Ever been to an elite southern showcase? Lots of players fellows. Heck, its hard to get a Div III or NAIA offer.

No ones heard of alot players on here, because people don't come on here and blatantly tout them. I've heard of Saunders, good shortstop that played for Alliance, and actually went and played in a Team USA tournament in Florida, managed by a pro scout. If you guys haven't even heard of some of these kids, you aren't out watching other kids. Alot of good ones in the area.

Side note: When's the last time Stark Co. had a position player drafted out of high school. You better be All-Ohio, All American, etc.

Devon Torrence 2007

[fevertime]

Lake had has matt lorenzo drafted straight to the pro's, and there was another kid from lake as well! Now getting back to piporo, I know the family very well, and this is the true facts, he will be 19 in the summer, his grades are very good for D1, He has a few D1 schools wanting him & chack, but joe has the most so far! marshall,ksu,toledo,& then malone & bluffton so far, maybe osu too? Lake's coach says many more to come in the spring, he will be an early signee. they are recruiting him now, they started him off in his sophmore yearplus he has been doing showcases since the 9 th grade too. And also his parents took him to the doctor because he is small, doctor says he is still growing,he is 5'7 right now, so he says? his dad is a big guy around 5'11, Also he had 2 pro scouts tell the parents at a showcase that joe is pro material and they believe he stands a very good chance making it to the pro's, his talent does out shine his size. look at omar, he is small. and a few others as well that are small. But they feel he will do 2or 3 years at d1 & then get drafted and also finish school too. Now if there are any doubts to what I am saying, please feel free to email me and I can hook you up with his parents thru email. I did get there permission to do so. They will answer all questions for anyone in doubt! now let get off this subject and start something new, so this thread does not get closed either! Thanks!

[AFbaseball2]

Chad Wagler went to Lake then to Kent st. then got drafted by the Astros

[fevertime]

yes, that was the guy, i could not remember his name? thanks!

[djsk]

Wagler and Lorenzo were pitchers, not position players.

[fevertime]

what about that derick dietrich from cleveland, he is a SS, & 3rd baseman, I thought the Astro's grabbed him already, the last I heard, he will do 1 or 2 years at d1 then move up to the pro's. I seen that kid play ,he is a big boy, I thought he could slam the ball too, but to be honest, he is better at 3rd than at SS. too big of a kid for the fast feet you need at short or at 2nd. I see Pip playing 2nd base if anything , because he is small!

[devils18]

i think Ryan Mace will be one of the top pitchers this year

[baseballfann1221]

djsk, c'mon you know chack, piporo, and sutton all have D-1 potential. They all have D-1 looking at them. And being a junior its very possible to have offers waiting for you since they can start talking to you in july. Also it dosent matter where you live, scouts are everywhere.

[djsk]

By the northeast ohio thing, I was basically talking about being drafted out of high school. Very tough to get drafted as a position player unless like stated above.

I guess its kind of hard to figure kids have Div I offers, when they haven't made honors above the local level. If I'm wrong, I stand corrected.

One thing that TJ has shown above everyone else so far, is to hit above .400, and as a freshman none the less. Piporo has the range,glove, possibly arm, but I think is suspect with the bat. Speed is a great plus for him, which TJ does not have.

[baseballfann1221]

I agree with what you said about tj. He was hitting around .700 through the first 12 games or so but he did slide down to .450. Piporo was in a slump for the first 10 games which is why he finished with an average of like .350. But yes getting drafted right out of high school might be stretching it but going d-1 is not. Lets move on now.

[BaseballIsLife7]

Fevertime, your comments about that boy's family being told at Showcases that he will go pro makes me want to comment......During the recruiting process, scouts will tell you ANYTHING. You say he has Marshall, Kent, and Toledo looking at him. That's wonderful. However, you also state Malone and Bluffton, one an NAIA and the other NCAA D3. There is a very wide gap there. Six years ago our son was a senior. He began getting scouted in his sophomore year. By the end of his junior HS season, he had handwritten letters and questionnaires from 25 D1 schools....so I know the process well. He had very little interest from the small schools like Malone or Bluffton...why? They knew he was out of their "league"...and they were correct. He was an early D1 signee. But we were told lots of "stories" by recruiters that in the end amounted to no scholarship money. Things are tougher now for the D1's with the new rules. A previous post said, only believe half of what you hear" and that's about right.
Ben's Papa is an excellent source to comment on this. Don't be unrealistic about this whole process. Anything can happen. We saw very talented players get passed over by D1...and why? who knows! Very strange process. And not every good player has a good fit with a D1 school. Sometimes a smaller school will give out bigger bucks, and that might make the difference to the family as a whole.

[baseballfann1221]

The only reason malone is going after piporo is because Trent Mcilvain is their head coach now and piporo goes to pba to hit. So that is why there is a non d-1 school with all those d-1.

[BaseballIsLife7]

Malone...McIlvain.... What happened to Tom Crank???

[BaseballIsLife7]

And Malone is NAIA not D3....Bluffton is D3

[baseballfann1221]

Well i heard McIlvain was the new head coach there and that is why he could not coach pba this summer.

[Hometeam]

Fevertime, your comments about that boy's family being told at Showcases that he will go pro makes me want to comment......During the recruiting process, scouts will tell you ANYTHING. You say he has Marshall, Kent, and Toledo looking at him. That's wonderful. However, you also state Malone and Bluffton, one an NAIA and the other NCAA D3. There is a very wide gap there. Six years ago our son was a senior. He began getting scouted in his sophomore year. By the end of his junior HS season, he had handwritten letters and questionnaires from 25 D1 schools....so I know the process well. He had very little interest from the small schools like Malone or Bluffton...why? They knew he was out of their "league"...and they were correct. He was an early D1 signee. But we were told lots of "stories" by recruiters that in the end amounted to no scholarship money. Things are tougher now for the D1's with the new rules. A previous post said, only believe half of what you hear" and that's about right.
Ben's Papa is an excellent source to comment on this. Don't be unrealistic about this whole process. Anything can happen. We saw very talented players get passed over by D1...and why? who knows! Very strange process. And not every good player has a good fit with a D1 school. Sometimes a smaller school will give out bigger bucks, and that might make the difference to the family as a whole.

I agree with almost everything you're saying, but I don't think it's a slight to the player to have D3's or NAIA's going after them; they, too, want to get the best players they can. And with the new D1 guidelines, I think the D3's and NAIA's will get stronger and stronger, getting the kids that, for some reason, were passed over by the D1's. You often hear, even now, of the D3 colleges and NAIA's beating some of the D1 teams. Also, I think some of the D3 colleges are even pickier about gpa's than some of the D1's.

I also agree when you said about very talented players getting passed over by D1's. I think a lot of this depends on whether the high school coaches or even the summer coaches are willing to help the player get exposure to some of the D1's and not limiting the player to one or two specific colleges that the coaches themselves may be linked to in some way. Sadly, some coaches are obviously a lot more helpful to their players than others are. It's frustrating for the player and the player's family to try and do it on their own.

[djsk]

Well i heard McIlvain was the new head coach there and that is why he could not coach pba this summer.

I'm beginning to think you here alot of things. I know Tommy very well, and I don't think he's going anywhere, unless this came up within the last few days.

[BaseballIsLife7]

The only reason malone is going after piporo is because Trent Mcilvain is their head coach now and piporo goes to pba to hit. So that is why there is a d-3 school with all those d-1.

This is directly from Malone's website: "Pioneers Head Coach Tom Crank (5th year) recently announced his baseball coaching staff for the upcoming 2008 season. Coaches include Asst. Head Coach / Hitting Instructor - Dave Jones (8th year), Pitching Coach - Mike Grady (4th year), Head Recruiter / Bench Coach - Jack Sholtis (5th year), Catching Coach - John Massarelli (4th year), Asst. Coach / Head Scout - Jeff Nock (3rd year), Fielding Coach / Asst. Recruiter - Trent McIlvain (2nd year), and Graduate Assistant - Bob Dubovec."
That would be quite a leap from 2nd year Fielding Coach/Asst. Recruiter to Head Coach!!!

[baseballfann1221]

Alright i misunderstood, but what i said earlier still makes sense. Hes going to recruit players that go to pba if he likes them.

[MGrady]

Tom Crank is the head baseball coach at Malone. I am the pitching coach. Trent is the defensive/asst. hitting coach. Nothing has changed.

[Ballparkfolks]

Fevertime, your comments about that boy's family being told at Showcases that he will go pro makes me want to comment......During the recruiting process, scouts will tell you ANYTHING. You say he has Marshall, Kent, and Toledo looking at him. That's wonderful. However, you also state Malone and Bluffton, one an NAIA and the other NCAA D3. There is a very wide gap there. Six years ago our son was a senior. He began getting scouted in his sophomore year. By the end of his junior HS season, he had handwritten letters and questionnaires from 25 D1 schools....so I know the process well. He had very little interest from the small schools like Malone or Bluffton...why? They knew he was out of their "league"...and they were correct. He was an early D1 signee. But we were told lots of "stories" by recruiters that in the end amounted to no scholarship money. Things are tougher now for the D1's with the new rules. A previous post said, only believe half of what you hear" and that's about right.
Ben's Papa is an excellent source to comment on this. Don't be unrealistic about this whole process. Anything can happen. We saw very talented players get passed over by D1...and why? who knows! Very strange process. And not every good player has a good fit with a D1 school. Sometimes a smaller school will give out bigger bucks, and that might make the difference to the family as a whole.

I am not sure of what showcase that the other poster was talking about, but I will tell you this, my kid played on one of Pip's summer team, we did a showcase & games down in cinn. And we all as parents sat there watching the game, there was 2 yankee scouts there & 1 reds scout & a few other colleges there all in a group 2 rows behind us, they was watching some other kid from the other team with there guns out and they was taking notes on players and loudly talking about this or that player on both teams. They also was talking about pip having pro talent to go that far, but he small, which can hurt him alot ! And not once did they know that the his parents was right there in front them, not one word was spoken to them either, but a few parents all heard them speaking about a few of the boys. They are not allowed to even talk with the players or the parents until the time is right. So chances are that people overheard scouts talking again at another showcase. Even thou the Piporos' have not been thru this process before with the older son, I am sure that the coach has already informed them on what to expect. And If that was my kid, I would say go to Malone it is a good christian school, they will offer more money than D1 schools plus he can still play against d1 schools seeing how malone is a NAIA. My kid choose a d3, and he had d1 making offers, but d3 out did them all. And he is very happy there & he is a starter as well! Good luck to all the parents going thru this process, but keep in mind it about the education & the child future !

[BaseballIsLife7]

My main point in commenting to Whoever Hoover, BaseballFan1221, etc was exactly what BallparkFolks is saying.... too much emphasis is put on the D1 part and not what is best for the family as a whole as I said previously. D1's usually do not offer as much money as other divisions or NAIA's. It might be a little harder to get into one of the private schools grades-wise though, but education-wise it would be worth it. And what good does it do for the kid to go to a D1 with a 25% ride (the new NCAA minimum) if his family cannot afford the other 75%??
As for the going pro comments, I'll stick by what I said before....it is EXTREMELY hard to go pro...even after a year or 2 at a D1...and harder for a position player than a pitcher. So in that case...plan to get the education...if the pros come along then fine.. but if they don't, it will not be the end of the world for the kid.

[Ballparkfolks]

Parents always want the best for there kid, D1 is not all that guys! to kids it is a big deal! And pip does have the talent to go D1 & pro, That boy can field like no other in this area, plus his speed is something else, his fast feet & range & the way he can turn a plays reminds me of omar in his day as a indian 's player. Not to mention he is a switch hitter as well. He has been getting the looks & nice comments from people for a very long time now, I remember parents & teammates asking for his autograph way back then! LOL! But to get real, kids think the only way to go pro is thru D1 and that is not true. but face the facts! who can afford it now days, with the cost of living the way it is. I would just be honored just knowing d2 or d3 or better yet a naia wanted me. There is a kid that plays for I believe malone, can't remember his name thou, but the reds just signed him and they will be paying for him to finish school too! So see, it does not matter if it is D1 or other schools, if they pro scouts hear or see you & like you, they will grab you. but have a back up plan kids, which is education comes first! So keep up the good grades, play hard & work hard and may all the players dreams come true!

[Hssportsfan22]

Tuslaw has a very talented shortstop in TJ Radka who needs a little work with his hitting but is a human vaccum cleaner on defense. He is also being scouted by the Cincinatti Reds.

Also Mike Combs who touts tons of opposite field power and Robbie Reese who carried a .400 batting average last year.

[fevertime]

The only reason malone is going after piporo is because Trent Mcilvain is their head coach now and piporo goes to pba to hit. So that is why there is a d-3 school with all those d-1.

Not true! All of PBA coaches went to a few of lakes games to watch miller & carter,for the summer team and saw pip and liked him, he use to go to Guscoff for hitting . RE: djsik, H.S. coaches will tell you that there scouts all most everygame. Most of them are colleges scouts, and not all of them have radar guns or chart either, I have seen a few women scouts as well. But bigger games & tournaments, pro's do & have showed up either to watch another kid most likely for pitching and then spot someone else that they like and will follow thru college!

[Wolfman1]

Opalich is an outstanding hitter from Hudson High School

[user1]

Ryan Pavlik is a great stick from Hudson H.S. too!

[iceman84]

Anybody know who Mark Perry is from Doylestown/Chippewa area? I heard he has alot of talent. Can anybody add more info?

[spectator123]

Anybody know who Mark Perry is from Doylestown/Chippewa area? I heard he has alot of talent. Can anybody add more info?

Mark has been hurt and recovering all last spring summer and fall. He should be playing this spring

[Wolfman1]

I haven't seen Ryan Palik or Chad Opalich play. Just heard good things..

[Wolfman1]

Tell me about Joe Gayda. Good stick, defender, power, speed?

[rocknrollmarty]

Besides who already was mentioned for Stark county Lake blue streaks, I am adding Bo Lorenzo who just commited to walsh, is a power hitter , Kyler King ,Fast moves ,good arm, Anthony Frank good stick & Fast!

[BgStck45]

who's piporo playing for in the summer?

[rocknrollmarty]

who's piporo playing for in the summer?

Last I heard it was the PBA, Then I heard that trent was not coaching it no longer so the team is no longer there , which messed up alot of kids that was counting on that, now they have to try to find a good summer team on the next level. Then I heard the Stark terriors found out that King, Piporo & Chack, lorenzo was all for grabs now was going to try grab them, not sure about piporo yet if he picked a team as of yet or not. he had a few offers I guess from others coaches? Last I heard he was undecided! Pip will go where he can play ss, or 2nd and only if plays as a starter, that kid is way to talented to be a bench warmer? And as we all know some coaches have there favorites or there own kid play in certain positions, that they should not be playing there to begin with!:shrug:

[fevertime]

Someone will grab him up as a starting SS, I am sure many summer teams & fall teams are already working on it. They would be a fool to grab him & sit him thou for there other reasons that they may have, I think most players & coaches already know that one. If you lucky to grab enough kids that are D1, then you have one heck of a ballteam!! You know that they respect the game and have heart and the drive to win and they have fun at being the best.:crush:

[user1]

Last I heard it was the PBA, Then I heard that trent was not coaching it no longer so the team is no longer there , which messed up alot of kids that was counting on that, now they have to try to find a good summer team on the next level. Then I heard the Stark terriors found out that King, Piporo & Chack, lorenzo was all for grabs now was going to try grab them, not sure about piporo yet if he picked a team as of yet or not. he had a few offers I guess from others coaches? Last I heard he was undecided! Pip will go where he can play ss, or 2nd and only if plays as a starter, that kid is way to talented to be a bench warmer? And as we all know some coaches have there favorites or there own kid play in certain positions, that they should not be playing there to begin with!:shrug:
Pip should play summer ball where college scouts will see him and he gets to play. Players like Loenzo who is going to Walsh for baseball is a fine fit for Terriors, but with Pip still in high school,he needs to be seen because out of sight out of mind- and the college scouts will find someone new. I know- sometime a player puts his hopes in a college because of them contacting the player ect... then the college recruiter decides on someone else, and the great players are left with nothing. The terrior coaches do have some pull for colleges in the area if Pip doesn't want to leave the area. I'm sure he'll make the right choice for himself though

[djsk]

Besides who already was mentioned for Stark county Lake blue streaks, I am adding Bo Lorenzo who just commited to walsh, is a power hitter , Kyler King ,Fast moves ,good arm, Anthony Frank good stick & Fast!

I think this thread is on top players in NEast Ohio. I've also been told that the Terriors did not want Piporo. They took Chack, and Coblentz from Lake Center.

PBA, is going out of business. That is the reason they are not doing summer ball.

From the looks of this thread, Lake is loaded. I would doubt they get touched in the Fed this year. I think I have counted at least 5/6 top players in Northeast Ohio. Sounds like a college scouts dream team. Hope they have there agents lined up.

Oh, I can't wait for spring. The birds, the sun, and the bull-----.:blush: :rainbow: :confused: :)

[baseballfann1221]

I sense some sarcasm. Lake does have a lot of talent so that is not a joke. I didnt know pba was going out of business.Why? Also the terriors did ask piporo along with chack,lorenzo,sutton,and I believe another kid from glenoak..Piporo and Sutton turned them down. Not sure if they asked king. I guess Sutton is going down to Cincy to play with a team for the summer.

[fevertime]

I think this thread is on top players in NEast Ohio. I've also been told that the Terriors did not want Piporo. They took Chack, and Coblentz from Lake Center.

PBA, is going out of business. That is the reason they are not doing summer ball.

From the looks of this thread, Lake is loaded. I would doubt they get touched in the Fed this year. I think I have counted at least 5/6 top players in Northeast Ohio. Sounds like a college scouts dream team. Hope they have there agents lined up.

Oh, I can't wait for spring. The birds, the sun, and the bull-----.:blush: :rainbow: :confused: :)

Not true! Tubo did ask him through his coach who told his Parents, but also mentioned that he would be playing different positions & taking turns. but he had better offers to choose from and that's why he said no! No your facts Jack!!!:wallbang:

[fevertime]

I sense some sarcasm. Lake does have a lot of talent so that is not a joke. I didnt know pba was going out of business.Why? Also the terriors did ask piporo along with chack,lorenzo,sutton,and I believe another kid from glenoak..Piporo and Sutton turned them down. Not sure if they asked king. I guess Sutton is going down to Cincy to play with a team for the summer.

WoW! Sutton even turned them down, who grabbed him??

[spectator123]

WoW! Sutton even turned them down, who grabbed him??

The Terriers have a very good summer team probably playing their toughest summer schedule. The team was formed early and all the players except maybe for one or two made their decisions before mid November...before PBA fell apart. Nobody is promised anything on this team...you have to earn it. The way it should be. If someone is afraid of the competition or wants guarrentees that should tell you something.

[fevertime]

The Terriers have a very good summer team probably playing their toughest summer schedule. The team was formed early and all the players except maybe for one or two made their decisions before mid November...before PBA fell apart. Nobody is promised anything on this team...you have to earn it. The way it should be. If someone is afraid of the competition or wants guarrentees that should tell you something.

Sutton is way too good for that team, He is out of there league! That kid will be able to choose whoever & whatever team he wants. And he has! He earned that already! And when PBA fell apart they went after a few of those kids too for extra players. And I know for a fact that king from Lake is the better 2nd baseman than whoever is there now. The Terriers do have good summer team. But there is always better around!:shrug:

[Hometeam]

The Terriers have a very good summer team probably playing their toughest summer schedule. The team was formed early and all the players except maybe for one or two made their decisions before mid November...before PBA fell apart. Nobody is promised anything on this team...you have to earn it. The way it should be. If someone is afraid of the competition or wants guarrentees that should tell you something.

Well said! I couldn't agree more. Everyone WANTS to be a starter; baseball is a team sport, and you have to earn your position.

[spectator123]

Sutton is way too good for that team, He is out of there league! That kid will be able to choose whoever & whatever team he wants. And he has! He earned that already! And when PBA fell apart they went after a few of those kids too for extra players. And I know for a fact that king from Lake is the better 2nd baseman than whoever is there now. The Terriers do have good summer team. But there is always better around!:shrug:

ft
there is more to a team than putting the "best players" on the field...you should know that. But having said that if you don't know who the second baseman is now how can you be sure that King from Lake is better? There were only two players playing who played on last years summer team and neither of them played consistantly at second base...so what are you saying?

[Hometeam]

Also, last year's team had great chemistry and was able to win many games - the coaches of the Terriers know which combination of players to put on the field.

[djsk]

I sense some sarcasm. Lake does have a lot of talent so that is not a joke. I didnt know pba was going out of business.Why? Also the terriors did ask piporo along with chack,lorenzo,sutton,and I believe another kid from glenoak..Piporo and Sutton turned them down. Not sure if they asked king. I guess Sutton is going down to Cincy to play with a team for the summer.

Business I guess. It seems like baseball academies have a tough time making it, especially summer time.

The way I understood it (coming from Turbo), he did not want or need a ss or 2basemen after PBA folded. I do know he wanted Sutton, didn't know Sutton was going to Cincinatti. Is he playing for Midland?

The Vukovich kid by the way is a nice player from Hoover. I've been told he'll end up going DII somewhere like W.Liberty, Greensboro

[baseballfann1221]

Yea, I meant the terriors asked those kids before Pba folded. I am almost positive that Midland's the team Sutton is playing for.

[rocknrollmarty]

djsk Well listen to you? and who is the childish one? I know who there 2nd baseman is, but with all due repect, why would anyone mentioned names if you think that they are not all that great and start trouble. And King would be a bonus as a 2nd baseman . Also Chack is another player that is way to good. And as far as Fevertime goes, I have never seen him post things to cut down other players, and I am positive he knows that kid name , since his brother plays for them! just did not want to start crap like you are starting!!!! I am not going to cut down any of the players, but I will say most of those kids are not D1 prospects. The only ones I know of is D1, caghen, chack, if there are anymore please feel free to let me know!

[Hometeam]

I am not going to cut down any of the players, but I will say most of those kids are not D1 prospects. The only ones I know of is D1, caghen, chack, if there are anymore please feel free to let me know!

Didn't both McMillan and McCoury sign with D1's? They both played with the Terriers last year. Will they be with the Terriers again this year or are they moving on to different teams?

[djsk]

Well listen to you? and who is the childish one? I know who there 2nd baseman is, but with all due repect, why would anyone mentioned names if you think that they are not all that great and start trouble. And King would be better 2nd baseman . Also Chack is another player that is way to good for that team and should not be there. And as far as Fevertime goes, I have never seen him post things to cut down other players, and I am positive he knows that kid name , since his brother plays for them! just did not want to start crap like you are starting!!!! I am not going to cut down any of the players, but I will say most of those kids are not D1 prospects. The only ones I know of is D1, caghen, chack, if there are anymore please feel free to let me know!

Your right, I didn't really want a name. I don't think any of these players are to good for the Terriors. The Terriors have a very good team.

As far as starting crap, listening to hype gets a little old. Say your piece and I'll say mine. Nothing wrong with disagreeing. If you don't want any other opinions, then go on the Lake website only. I'm assuming you know baseball, as well I do. I know the difference between pro prospects, Div I players, etc.

I am also not accusing him cutting anyone down, just hype. So be it. :)

[baseballfann1221]

Heres my opinion Djsk, this is going by some of your post. You dont know the difference between Div.1 -D-24.

[djsk]

Heres my opinion Djsk, this is going by some of your post. You dont know the difference between Div.1 -Div. 4. If you dont like listening to hype get off yappi cause thats just how yappi is.

I'm deleting any response, LOL Yappi rules forbid p___ing contests. Good Luck to all, common sense rules here.

[baseballfann1221]

That comment was supposed to show that you dont know the differences between talent and crap. Get it now. I even changed it for you so even you would understand.

[111411]

I DO NOT want to have to lock this thread. Gentlemen, play nice.

[djsk]

That comment was supposed to show that you dont know the differences between talent and crap. Get it now. I even changed it for you so even you would understand.


Your absolutely right. I don't know the difference. I'm glad you clarified it. Your fairly new, and I along with a few others have now been told by you. Thank you.

As ones has stated, for fear this thread gets locked, please don't respond. :eek: :eek:

[baseballfann1221]

I'm new to yappi, yes. Not new to the game of baseball. Done. Now getting back to the thread. I think the terriors are a great team. Chack is a great player and the terriors are a lot better then his previous team, Lake Storm. They were not a good team last year although they had some varisty players for lake on it.

[Hometeam]

They were not a good team last year although they had some varisty players for lake on it.

Which Terrier team are you talking about? I know that the high school summer team did very, very well last year. This summer team had no players from Lake on it whatsoever. Maybe I'm misunderstanding - Maybe you're talking about fall ball?

[fevertime]

I thought everyone was talking about the terriors that has chack & lorenzo on it. But I know there is more than one team. And they are all good teams, So instead of upsetting a certain poster on here (And yes, I don't mentioned names if it is in a negative way! & yes I do know who the 2nd baseman is) just maybe we need to change the subject off the terriors.

[baseballfann1221]

No, I'm talking about Lake Storm.

[Hometeam]

I misunderstood. Sorry.

[BaseballRepresent]

well we(field) played walsh to the 7th inning in the district semi's up 1-0, umbright pitched one ---- of a game. No one ever hear's about those games, problem is if you want to be considered in the upper echelon you have to win those games. Alot of people will see our progress after this season. By the way the Canton Repository IMHO has the most detailed high school sports coverage in the entire NE Ohio area. It just seems as if the Beacon should have more resources to cover high school sports but don't.


The Beacon has consistently been more lazy with high school coverage. It's a shame, since high school sports aren't tainted by professionalism and scandals. It's sport at it's purest form. The Beacon should be way more involved in high school sports than it has been. Yea, it has the ready, set, play! edition every week, but it needs more in my opinion.

[rocknrollmarty]

The Beacon is really bad in covering sports, the worst is Baseball, but Football,wrestling,basketball get the most coverage, all the papers do that! The canton paper does a real nice job when it comes to baseball.

[StowBulldogStaff]

let's hope alot of coverage is for the dawgs of Stow, and my son's falcons from Field. Alot of talent on both rosters with a different level of competition. But I think Field can hold there own. By the way, does anyone know where there is a posting of the breakdowns of the three divisions in our new NEO Conference for baseball? And some of the highlighted players in it? We are in with Hudson, C. Falls, Mayfield, Garfield Heights, Solon. Anyone know how the others are broke down?:confused:

[Hometeam]

I'm impressed by his ACT score (34). Wow! The kid's a smart bugger!

[baseballfan123]

Parents always want the best for there kid, D1 is not all that guys! to kids it is a big deal! And pip does have the talent to go D1 & pro, That boy can field like no other in this area, plus his speed is something else, his fast feet & range & the way he can turn a plays reminds me of omar in his day as a indian 's player. Not to mention he is a switch hitter as well. He has been getting the looks & nice comments from people for a very long time now, I remember parents & teammates asking for his autograph way back then! LOL! But to get real, kids think the only way to go pro is thru D1 and that is not true. but face the facts! who can afford it now days, with the cost of living the way it is. I would just be honored just knowing d2 or d3 or better yet a naia wanted me. There is a kid that plays for I believe malone, can't remember his name thou, but the reds just signed him and they will be paying for him to finish school too! So see, it does not matter if it is D1 or other schools, if they pro scouts hear or see you & like you, they will grab you. but have a back up plan kids, which is education comes first! So keep up the good grades, play hard & work hard and may all the players dreams come true!
I agree with ballparksfolks great post, everyone thinks there kids are good enough for the pros, their chances are slim to none to make it to the majors. get your education DI,DII, NAIA OR DIII. Just get the education and play the game of baseball.......:)

[comet13]

Anthony Tomasone, papash, dibiasio, giletti, ortman, demarco, edelman, and thibidoaeux all from Solon are looking good this year.

[WoodyHayes]

That comment was supposed to show that you dont know the differences between talent and crap. Get it now. I even changed it for you so even you would understand. I laughed when I read this. What makes you such an "evaluator" of talent? I am just curious. How much talent have you saw in your lifetime? How many kids went to the "show" I am a member of TASO and have seen a lot. Today I had a 15 year old that is already being scouted, not by UT but by the guys from the "show" How many baseball players have you saw that have even made it to AA ball?

[sassielassie]

[QUOTE=baseballfan123;2926304]I agree with ballparksfolks great post, everyone thinks there kids are good enough for the pros, their chances are slim to none to make it to the majors. get your education DI,DII, NAIA OR DIII. Just get the education and play the game of baseball.......:)[/QUOTEThe kids that play for a NAIA school such as Malone, they still play D1 schools, and get the attention & scouting from the pro's anyway, plus they offer so much more money to the family, plus they start them out playing, not on the bench like D1 schools do. I think NAIA schools offers are much better than D1 schools! Sounds like a much better deal.