Best underclassmen in the district?

[VirginiaPreps]

Each spring we update our listing of the top baseball prospects, and currently are looking for names for our 2008, 2009 and even 2010 database - please list the underclassmen you feel are the top propsects in the Bay Rivers District

Thanks!

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Adam McConnell, Jr at Tabb

[Hit N Run]

Each spring we update our listing of the top baseball prospects, and currently are looking for names for our 2008, 2009 and even 2010 database - please list the underclassmen you feel are the top propsects in the Bay Rivers District

Thanks!

Mark Schultz (P-IF) Jamestown - Junior
Chase Wilcocks (C) Jamestown - Freshman
Chris Keltner (IF) - Jamestown - Sophomore
Josh Hathaway (OF) - Jamestown - Junior

[PACKER BACKER]

From Smithfield:
Dustin Hornsby JR (DH)(3rd)(C)
Mike Costello JR (C)
Will Nusbaum SOPH (P)(IF)
Kendall Cundiff FR (P)(IF)
Kyle Springfield FR (P)(IF)
Chris Smelgus SOPH (IF)
Tyler Peacock SOPH (IF)
Patrick Morrison JR (P)(IF)(OF)

[BRDBASEBALL]

C-Dylan Page Tabb

:whoo:

[ProudPackerDad]

Good morning Wayne. It's always difficult to select "the best " from a team sport. And boy is it hard being the father of twins and not be biased! So I will just be biased and be happy with it. I would have to add Rohn in this list. He's hitting .370 with two home runs (one Friday against York at Smithfield park) and is playing some great shortstop. Kyle is playing mostly centerfield and is hitting .280 after a slow start (hit his first homerun at Lafayette on Monday). I would also add Ryan Everett's name (soph) to that list as he has been stroking the ball very well all year. Now that makes a long list from Smithfield but I would say those are the guys to look out for in the next several years. The JV record now stands at 10 wins and 5 losses, so i think the future looks bright for SHS baseball.

[PACKER BACKER]

John - my bad about Ryan - Totally forgot about him. He's so quiet and unassuming you almost forget he's around. LOL! You're correct about Rohn, he should added as well. I was just trying to give it a quick run down. Glad you stepped in and added a couple. You know the QB and P always get the most press! LOL! As good as the future looks for Smithfield - they still have a huge obstacle to overcome - York Co. Little League is turning out some darn good ball players.
Sounds like the season is picking up steam....keep up the good work...I noticed Ely got some help in the dugout - who is that?

[doubleplay09]

what grade are these twins in?

[Balling08]

C-Dylan Page Tabb

:whoo:

????

[PACKER BACKER]

what grade are these twins in?

They're Freshman this year.

[doubleplay09]

and how good are they? arnt they on the JV team? the varsity squad over there dose a great job best of luck for the rest of the season

[PACKER BACKER]

Both Rohn and Kyle are very good athletes. They excel on the football and baseball fields. I think Smithfield has done a better job this year of utilizing the talent that they have at the Varsity level.
The twins are good students, well mannered, good all around young men. It's been a lot of fun watching these guys grow up through the Rec league to HS.
Thanks for the well wishes......

[ProudPackerDad]

WOW! I don't even have to reply to this one. Excellent job by my good friend Packer Backer! (Check's in the mail Wayne!) I'd also have to say Wayne's got a couple of great kids itching to get back on that gridiron also. Let me add that it's always a touchy situation on a kid playing JV or Varsity at an early age. There always the question of playing time and if it's the best thing for the player. In my kid's situation they were definitely JV players this year and as you can tell by the Varsity's record, 12 and 5, they have the correct players on that team. Also if you add players on there you would have to take other player's spots. Not good. Anyway, the future looks bright for SHS baseball, but I agree with Wayne the York and James City Counties always have outstanding youth league programs that turn out great ballplayers. I was at a JV baseball game earlier this year at York High School and their Youth League was having opening day ceremonies. The football stadium (adjacent to the baseball field) was full. Great programs.

[PACKER BACKER]

Freshman on Varsity - good topic for discussion. Guess it depends on the kid AND most importantly the coaching staff.
I refuse to name names - but there was a case last year in the BRD where a Freshman was placed on the hot seat, he struggled early and rode pine the second half of the season. WHY leave a freshman on Varsity if he isn't going to play? Send him down to the JV let him get some work. It took the Junior Legion Coaches ALL summer to build this kids confidence back up and he had a great summer once he found his groove again.

John, you're correct, I can see some good things coming out of SHS the next few years. We have another good bunch coming through the doors. Just imagine if Taylor Middleton and Zach Warnick were going to SHS instead of IOW Academy, there's a couple of Freshman that would have a huge impact at SHS.
By the way - last I heard Taylor Middleton has an incredible strikeout per inning ratio, Alan was telling me that he's averaging better than 2 per inning for IOW's JV.
Oh yea - Richard Myers threw a no-hitter for Hampton Christians JV two weeks ago at Broadwater Academy. He threw the no-no through 8 innings, 103 pitches, 17K's, allowed one base runner on an error. Coach pulled him in the 9th, scored tied 0-0, (103 pitches IS enough for any 16 year old), HC lost in the bottom of the 9th 1-0 - BUMMER! But a great job by Richard! All those days working with Rusty Ingram is paying off.......his Change-up has turned out to be a devastating pitch - pure nasty.

[doubleplay09]

so the freshey didnt deserve to be on the varsity level if your good enough to play up there then you play if you get stuck on the hot seat then thats when you are tested there was a freshmen last year that played for york dont know the name but came in aginst grafton in an important win tied and he helped the falcons to a win that day... the kid was 2-1 with 3 or 4 saves i would say thats pretty good for a freshmen or am i mistaken?

[PACKER BACKER]

DP -I think it depends on the individual player. I'm sure that there have been some very good freshman that have played and been very successful at the Varsity level. I was just using the example from last year that I witnessed at Smithfield. The kid was struggling, so instead of putting back down on the JV squad to help him find his groove or regain his confidence, he was left on the bench to sulk and question his own ability. It was a huge blow to his morale. He's having a much better year this year as a Sophomore. I don't think that there is anything wrong with having a freshy on the Varsity team - if they can handle the pressure that comes with the game being played faster and smarter. I believe that MOST not ALL freshman are better suited to play at the JV level, there are the exceptions to that thought however. If a kid has what it takes - give him the shot!

The secret is - knowing if he's REALLY ready......

[BRDBASEBALL]

Does anyone know the records of any of the JV teams?

[ProudPackerDad]

I'm against freshmen playing varsity, except for rare cases. Three years of varsity is plenty to show your capabilities to colleges and your only taking away spots from juniors or seniors who would not be able to play. In general I don't like seeing young adults pushed to further expectations then they should. I believe in pushing kids to work hard for their goals, but I also believe in them being kids too. It's a tough balance but that's why parenting ranks right there behind brain surgery.

Smithfield JV Baseball record is now 12 and 5. We play Grafton at home today for what I hear is first place in the BRD JV. I'm not sure of this because I do not know all the JV records. There are other records on the JV post under other sports under the forum.

Good luck to both teams today. Should be a great game. GO PACK!

[BRDBASEBALL]

Tabb JV 12-6, Pretty Good Season

[KDawg]

Smithfield JV 13-5

[BRDBASEBALL]

So that would put Smithfield in first?

[clippermom]

Best Outfielder - Anthony Maldonado he is aggressive, fast,and all-around team player

Best Catcher - Ryan Wagner/Kendall Charles
Best Pitcher - Kyle Pelchy
Best Shortstop- Unsure
Best Second Base - Tristan Maldonado
Best Base - Deon

My request is don't overlook Grafton players when you are making your predictions

[baseball]

It's a good thing clippermom wasn't biased with her picks for best of which position. i think everyone will agree with those...:whistle:

[BRDGURU]

Aren't Wagner and Wilder seniors?

[baseball]

yes

[BRD_Spectator]

Although I think it is funny how clippermom is so obviously biased, she has one thing correct. Anthony Maldonado is a truely good ball player. He is scappy and hustles on every play. He is solid defensively, and a good hitter and baserunner.

[GoGetta]

Maldonado- good baserunner.. yes, good hitter.. somewhat, solid defense.. yes. Best in the district? No. Too many better outfielders in the district to claim he is the best.

[doubleplay09]

clipper's momma must olny been to graftons practice because she sure wasnt at the games if she thinks those are the best players for there position kendall and davey over wagner.... lamb and guy over pelchy although he is good but not as good as she thinks next year he might take it but not this year.... little MAL over clark pinder ha ya right. and for first base DEON hahaha are you serouis deon is no where near the best in the district he is not mobile enough to be the best... speaking of frist basemen saxon from york should get some kind of honor.... clipper mom you might want to re think and look at the whole district insted of your sons team

[leaveitonthefield1011]

clipper's momma must olny been to graftons practice because she sure wasnt at the games if she thinks those are the best players for there position kendall and davey over wagner.... lamb and guy over pelchy although he is good but not as good as she thinks next year he might take it but not this year.... little MAL over clark pinder ha ya right. and for first base DEON hahaha are you serouis deon is no where near the best in the district he is not mobile enough to be the best... speaking of frist basemen saxon from york should get some kind of honor.... clipper mom you might want to re think and look at the whole district insted of your sons team

dion is one of the best first base( not sayin he is the best but atleast 2nd) man in the district. for a big guy he is a mobile at first base. he is hitting 463 with 2 hrs, 667 slug 538 obp and 20 rbis. i know he is a senior but im just defending him. maldanado is top 3 out fielders in the district. he is hitting 396 543 obp with 7 sb. kyle pelchy is 6-1( and that one loss to tabb was good enough to win but we couldnt make the plays and hit the ball like we needed to) on the mound with a 1.63 era. also he has only 10 walks on the season. so to say that he aint a top choice for top pitcher in the district is crazy.

[BRD_Spectator]

thought we were talkin underclassmen... Dion is a senior and A. Maldonado is a good ball player, definately would not say the number one outfielder in the the league tho. Zingraf is by far the best outfielder in the district.

[left it on the feild]

mrs Maldonado iv been meaning to ask how your parents and mr Maldonado is doing?

[left it on the feild]

you actually think the younger maldonodo is the best 2nd basebmen in the leauge, maybe if you were going on most avg errors a game, and lowest batting avg, and cockiest kid. then yeah hes your guy

[leaveitonthefield1011]

everyone stop bashing tristan. he is a good ball player. yes he has had some errors. but he has stepped up with his bat when we needed hits. he might not be the best underclassmen in the league this year. but watch out for him in the next couple years.
now everyone this forum is for people opinions about the best underclassmen in the district so put names up here and reasons why but do not be bashing kids cause you disagree with someones opinion.

[yorkbaseballmom]

you actually think the younger maldonodo is the best 2nd basebmen in the leauge, maybe if you were going on most avg errors a game, and lowest batting avg, and cockiest kid. then yeah hes your guy

That is mean. Maldonado may have errors but who on here doesn't. I think he is a very good ball player and will be one of the best when he is a junior and senior. He hits well and has had some key plays for Grafton.

[BB GAMER]

ZACK SANDERS Junior Bethel. He hits well, has a good arm and did a great job at 3rd base this year. Will only get better.

"KIS" SCOTT- Junior Bethel- He has a good "Bat", strong arm and and did a good job at Short this year. Will onlt get better.

JUSTIN SHIVLEY- Junior Bethel- Did a great job as pitcher this year and will get stronger for next year.

[brdfan12]

yeah youre probably right that they're the best underclassmen, since they're not in the bay rivers and underclassmen are freshmen and sophomores, but hey its okay

[left it on the feild]

yeah this is the BRD district not the PD mens softball league.

[doubleplay09]

theres no way sanders is the best ZACH bb gamer thats real orignal is that not what your moms liscens plate says man you talk yourslef up your cool

[:tiki:20]

Madooshken Flaganya!:lol:

[doubleplay09]

tiki noone needed our input all i have seen you do is try to start something do you even play baseball or do you just like to get people agervated at you stupid remarks

[tabb16]

tiki plays.. he's actually very good.

[thatguy]

tiki is HUGE!
and is the best at his position in the BRD

[BRDGURU]

dion is one of the best first base( not sayin he is the best but atleast 2nd) man in the district. for a big guy he is a mobile at first base. he is hitting 463 with 2 hrs, 667 slug 538 obp and 20 rbis. i know he is a senior but im just defending him. maldanado is top 3 out fielders in the district. he is hitting 396 543 obp with 7 sb. kyle pelchy is 6-1( and that one loss to tabb was good enough to win but we couldnt make the plays and hit the ball like we needed to) on the mound with a 1.63 era. also he has only 10 walks on the season. so to say that he aint a top choice for top pitcher in the district is crazy.


I thought Pelchy was 5-2....W- Bruton, Jamestown, Lafayette, Poquoson, York

L- Bethel, Tabb

I think that Tillman won the last game against Smithfield since SMI took the lead in the top of the 5th (Pelchy's runs), and Tillman was pitcher of the record in the bottom of the 5th when Sam hit the HR.


I agree that Dion is having a great year. He is definitely quicker than he looks and has had some clutch hits for the Clippers.

[leaveitonthefield1011]

I thought Pelchy was 5-2....W- Bruton, Jamestown, Lafayette, Poquoson, York

L- Bethel, Tabb

I think that Tillman won the last game against Smithfield since SMI took the lead in the top of the 5th (Pelchy's runs), and Tillman was pitcher of the record in the bottom of the 5th when Sam hit the HR.


I agree that Dion is having a great year. He is definitely quicker than he looks and has had some clutch hits for the Clippers.

ya your right. i didnt put the bethel game in because i was just going off district stats. and with the smithfield game ya i forgot he came out. but he was winning when he came out. but the runs that scored were his but were on by errors. so 5-2 over all. but in one of those loses (bethel) he had a no hitter going into the 6th. in all those he pitched great games.

[BRDGURU]

no doubt that he is a good pitcher....there are just alot of good pitchers in the BRD this year...


hopefully they all pitch well into the regional tourney

[leaveitonthefield1011]

ya i agree. i think this years brd has the most quality depth at pitching than past couple years. maybe not as dominant pitchers their has been in the past, but most depth.

[brdfan0001]

jamestown has a fabulous pitcher, i forget his name though

[leaveitonthefield1011]

ya jamestown does has a pretty good pitcher

[baseballdad]

hey if we are talking best underclassmen about york jv 2nd base Zach Warthan he had one **** of a season, not syaing he's the best but watch
out for him in the future

[brdfan0001]

thanks fo tellin about your jv son

[basehitter]

I would appreciate it if you mothers and father stayed off this site and talking about your kids.

-Mach
this sight is for everyone and it is good that parents take such a interest in there kids and other people kids. i think there are alot of good players out there and no one should talk down another player. there are a lot of players i know but cant remember there namesbut here is a few.

brain lepeck whs
brain delgrocer whs
jason ellington warwick
trevon wilson hhs
teral joyce whs
alex shackleford whs
jordan ritz whs2011
matt zapp whs

[BRDBASEBALL]

Each spring we update our listing of the top baseball prospects, and currently are looking for names for our 2008, 2009 and even 2010 database - please list the underclassmen you feel are the top propsects in the Bay Rivers District

Thanks!

It says Bay Rivers District and the last time i checked Warwick is in there.

[basehitter]

[quote=BRDBASEBALL;6978]It says Bay Rivers District and the last time i checked Warwick is in there.[/quo

jason ellengton warwick2010

brandon vick warwick 2010

[leaveitonthefield1011]

i think he ment isnt in there. there is a thread for pd best underclassmen. so go there and post those names there. no one cares about the best underclassmen in the pd here. this is the bay rivers best underclassmen.

[Pikachu]

i think he ment isnt in there. there is a thread for pd best underclassmen. so go there and post those names there. no one cares about the best underclassmen in the pd here. this is the bay rivers best underclassmen.

I agree. warwick is not in the BRD.