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Rex Deal High School: Perry HS - Cridersville, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .340 BA, only 8 K’s in 60 AB Academic Performance: 1.8 GPA, 53/70 Coach’s Comments: “Was our 2nd leading hitter past summer in Acme ball. Not a great student academically but doesn’t reflect potential. Would be a great Jr. college prospect to get class potential up to par. Has great arm - will be our no. 4 hitter and was all NWCC 1st team as a junior. Also a starting forward on basketball team.” Coach’s Name: Phil Krovskop Chris Tezanos High School: Brunswick HS - Brunswick, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .444 BA, .531 OBP, .556 slg% Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “2 year varsity catcher. Has quick feet and blocks bad pitches well. Quick accurate release on throws to the bases. Bat in the middle of our order. Quick base runner with good instincts. 2 year starter in football.” Coach’s Name: Bill Frey A. J. Tassos High School: Hastings HS - Hastings, MI Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: Marsh Evans Jake Myers High School: Northmont HS - Englewood, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 218 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .333 BA Academic Performance: 2.6 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Jake has a quick release and a strong arm behind the plate. Jake is a left handed hitter that has a lot of pop in his swing. He is big and strong and a force behind the plate.” Coach’s Name: Chuck Harlow Dustin Dillehay High School: Trousdale Co. HS - Hartsville, TN Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .309 BA, 1 HR, 29 RBI, 30 BB, 9 2B Academic Performance: 22 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Very strong & athletic. Plays 3 sports. 260 lb. Bench, 230 power clean. All State football player (QB). Smart, understands the game. Top of class academically. Could be special player if solely concentrated on baseball. Great body. Release and pop are above average. Very patient @ plate. Drew 30 walks in ‘05 season. Will take pitches, doesn’t try to pull everything, plays calm, never show emotion. Power has never emerged. Could be a gap to gap power hitter if got into the cage and worked. Potential is there, very coachable. Too laid-back , needs to play with more aggression & fire.” Coach’s Name: Davy Cothron Austin Cross High School: Hamilton County HS - McLeansboro, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 28 AB, 9 H, 7 RBI, 7 K’s, 8 BB, .321 BA, .429 SLG Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Austin came on late last year as a sophomore and started varsity. He is an excellent defensive catcher with an improving throwing arm and bat.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray Andrew Ramthen High School: Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .402 BA (.400 BA - left & .404 BA -right) Academic Performance: 2.58 GPA, 20 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Andrew is a 4 year letterman. He played at Columbus Lindier McKinley last spring due to a move. Andrew is a solid athlete and has lettered in football and baseball 4 years. He is one of the areas top running backs this fall.” Coach’s Name: Rick Woods Tyler Campbell High School: Dieterich HS - Dieterich, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Freshman Size: 5-11, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .378 BA, 3 HR, 25 RBI Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Tyler came in a freshman and started for us at the varsity level. I look for him to be a major prospect in a couple of years. Great defensive catcher with above average arm speed. He has been clocked at 79 as a freshman. He swings and handles the bat well. In 62 at bats he only struck out 5 times. Tyler is a left-hand hitting catcher.” Coach’s Name: Jamie VanScyoc Ed Viliunas High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.07 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ed is a bright prospect that may very well start for us at 3rd or 1st and likely will catch 2nd game of doubleheaders this year before becoming our top catcher during his junior and senior season. He pitches well and may be utilized in relief. A line drive hitter with gap power. Quick release and accurate arm as a catcher. Three- sport athlete in basketball and football (quarterback).” Coach’s Name: George Ushela Gary Schamburg High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Potential as catcher in ‘07. Good offensive player. Hard worker.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz Eduardo Morales High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-8, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.6 GPA, 25 ACT, NHS Coach’s Comments: “Outstanding player. All section player. Great arm, great defense, good hitter, great student.” Coach’s Name: David White Aaron Cox High School: North Clay HS - Louisville, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 5-11, 145 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 17 G, 82 Inn, 3 E, 20 G, 60 AB, .300 BA, 5 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 14 R, 4 SB Academic Performance: 3.64 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Solid defensive catcher despite lack of size. Quick feet, decent arm, needs to work on blocking. Decent hitter, starting to improve power. Good base runner. Strong work ethic.” Coach’s Name: Rich Grubaugh Kyle Moll High School: Mascoutah Community HS - Mascoutah, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 160 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 79 AB, 24 H, 1 HR, 9 BB, 16 R, 9 2b, 14 RBI, .304 BA Academic Performance: 3.3 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Kyle is a very hard working, dedicated player. He will do whatever you ask of him and he will do it to the best of his ability. Kyle has great power (leading our team in doubles as a sophomore) and is very solid defensively behind the plate.” Coach’s Name: Donald Eddy Frankie Morales High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 5-8, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.4 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Great upcoming player, lefty with power and strong arm.” Coach’s Name: David White Nathan Springmeyer High School: Cisne HS - Cisne, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.55 GPA, 19 ACT Coach’s Comments: “4 year starter. Works very hard, hustles at all times. Has worked hard to get where he’s at. Has a little power.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Baker Justin Birks High School: Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 1.8 GPA, 19 ACT, 788/899 Coach’s Comments: “Justin was our starting catcher last spring and for our summer state team in 2004. Justin is a top- notch defensive catcher with an exceptionally strong arm and very good blocking skills. He generates good bat speed and is emerging into a strong offensive threat with some power. Reserved young man that is well respected by his teammates. DI prospect.” Coach’s Name: George Ushela Andy Bremberger High School: Pewaukee HS - Pewaukee, WI Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .368 BA, 38 AB, 29 R, 14 H, 6 RBI, .510 OBP, .857 F% Academic Performance: 3.7 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Andy is an outstanding defensive catcher who has dominated at the varsity level. He also has the swing to be a terrific college hitter. He was a 1st team all-conference selection as a sophomore, but missed much of his junior season with an injury. We believe he will dominate as a senior.” Coach’s Name: Adam Dobberstein Isaac Kelso High School: St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Above average left-handed hitter. Uses the whole field.” Coach’s Name: Pete Lotus Brian Shriner High School: Minooka HS - Minooka, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 109 AB, 42 H, .385 BA, 8 2B, 7 3 B, 2 HR, 42 RBI, 2.0 Pop time Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Brian is a great kid and a very talented baseball player. He is a very versatile player. He will play infield & outfield for us this year as well as catch. Brian’s strength is he is a tremendous hitter. He will hit for both average and power. Brian has a great work ethic and loves baseball. He will be an important part of our team this year.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Petrovic Michael Hermanson High School: Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .458 BA, 28 R, 38 H, 10 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 21 RBI, 15 BB Academic Performance: 4.14 GPA, 29 ACT, 1970 SAT Coach’s Comments: “Mike had an incredible junior year - especially since it was his first year out for the team. Mike was one of our top hitters this past year and will continue to get better. He also provides great leadership from behind the plate.” Coach’s Name: Michael Sweeney Gage Daggett High School: Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.04 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Will be varsity catcher for 3 years, strong arm. Threw out 8/12 base stealers in summer.” Coach’s Name: Glen Wilson Dale Campbell High School: L’anse Crevse North HS - Chesterfield, MI Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .390 BA, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 33 R scored Academic Performance: 3.1 GPA, 21 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Dave is very coachable and one of the hardest workers I have ever coached. A three sport varsity starter and a kid any parent would be happy to call their son!” Coach’s Name: Jeff Dropps Karlton Muhammad High School: Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 5-9, 153 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good arm, good fielder.” Coach’s Name: David White Brett VanAsdlen High School: Minooka HS - Minooka, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-4, 220 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 52 AB, 19 H, .365 BA, 6 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 2 SBA, 1.9 pop time Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Brett truly has it all. He is a great athlete with a ton of tools. Brett is a nice defensive catcher with a great pop time. He blocks well and is accurate to second. Offensively Brett uses his size to his advantage and hits with a lot of power. Brett is only going to get better and better and certainly be a great college catcher.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Petrovic Tyler Harris High School: O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .441 BA, 118, AB< 41 R, 52 H, 1 HR, 43 RBI, 15 BB, 8 K’s, 11 SB, .515 OBP Academic Performance: 3.86 GPA, 30 ACT, 30/545 Coach’s Comments: “Very athletic and versatile player. Hit in the number 3 hole in 2005. Will be our starting catcher in 2006 but will be collegiate outfielder. Plays 3 positions very well. Great work ethic in the weight room and practice field. Has put on 20 lbs. Since 2005 season and is getting stronger. Plays for St. Louis Pirates fall team.” Coach’s Name: Jason Portz Nick Hefner High School: Perrysburg HS - Perrysburg, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .317 BA, 6 2B, 1 3B, 18 RBI, (summer - .326 BA, 6 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBI) Academic Performance: 3.41 GPA, 24 ACT Coach’s Comments: “Nick can play at DIII level. He was our starting catcher as a sophomore and last year was our starting shortstop. Will probably be our starting catcher his senior year. Excellent all around athlete and can play about anywhere. He was Honorable Mention Northern Lakes League last year.” Coach’s Name: Dave Hall Mitch Maybanks High School: Peoria Heights HS - Peroria Heights, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .427 BA Academic Performance: 4.6/5.0 Coach’s Comments: “Mitch is an excellent student-athlete. He is the hardest worker on the team - starts early and finishes late. Mitch has great speed and very good arm strength. Type of kid coaches dream for.” Coach’s Name: Rick Schertz Chris Myers High School: Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .313 BA, 20/64, 13 RBI, 4 T Academic Performance: Not listed Coach’s Comments: “Chris had an outstanding sophomore season. He not only filled in for the injured Adam Schlessel but he became one of the best catchers in NE Ohio. Chris will continue to help behind the plate and in the OF. Chris is consistently under 2.0 from home to 2b. Chris is also a member of our football team.” Coach’s Name: Brian Sliwinski Cody Muhlenkamp High School: Coldwater HS - Coldwater, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 173 AB, .375 BA, 11 D, 4 T, 3 HR, 40 RBI, 14 SB Academic Performance: 3.3 GPA, 21 ACT Coach’s Comments: “A very good athlete who can run, hit and play anywhere in the OF, 1B and catch very effectively. A “gamer” but one who loves to work on his game during practice. His key is his ability to play many positions, as well as hit for average, power and situational.” Coach’s Name: Brian Harlamert Matthew Gentry High School: Boyd Buchanan HS - Chattanooga, TN Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 12 BB, 2 SAL FLY, 13 RS, 17 RBI, 14 H, 4 2B, .935 Field % Academic Performance: 3.1 GPA Coach’s Comments: “27 games started as a Freshman. Great defensively. Great arm. Avg. speed but very smart and hustles. Very active in clinics and showcases, camps, etc. Model citizen, good grades, can’t beat this kid.” Coach’s Name: Jimmy Parker Adam Schlessel High School: Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: Not listed Academic Performance: 3.6 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Adam missed the 2005 season due to injury. Adam is healthy and looking forward to a big season. Adam has excellent defensive skills with a strong throwing arm. Adam is a team leader on and off the field. Adam is member of the hockey team.” Coach’s Name: Brian Sliwinski Bob Shaw High School: St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 195 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.1 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very good defensive catcher with a strong arm.” Coach’s Name: Pete Lotus Branden Buchanan High School: Reading HS - Cincinnati, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .505 OBP, .362 BA, 6 HR (led league), 32 RBI in 69 AB Academic Performance: 3.3 GPSA Coach’s Comments: “Solid catcher with great power (6 HR in 69 A.B.)! Made 1st team all league as a sophomore…very patient hitter…little trouble with and pitches.” Coach’s Name: Pete Mulhlenkamp Chris Meiser High School: Middletown HS - Middletown , OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .288 BA, 73 AB, 23 R, 21 H, 1 3B, 9 RBI, 8 BB. .395 OB% Academic Performance: 4.0+ GPA Coach’s Comments: “4 year varsity player. Has been accepted to West Point Military Academy. Will try to play ball at West Point.” Coach’s Name: Mark Kerns Nick Cox High School: Dee-Mack HS - Mackinaw, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-8, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .259 BA, 27 AB, 3 2B, 5 RBI Academic Performance: 2.893 GPA, 18/61 Coach’s Comments: “Excellent behind the plate. Does not allow pass balls. Quick release. Average arm. Coach’s Name: Todd Brownlee Joe Dubina High School: Canton South HS - Canton, OH Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 22G, 53 AB, 14 R, 19 H 11 RBI, .358 BA, .507 OBP, .933 F% Academic Performance: 3.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Joe has worked very hard to become the catcher at Canton South. He works tremendously hard in and out of season. He had a great summer and fall baseball seasons and will be looked upon to lead the Cats this spring from behind the plate. Excellent young man that does everything he is told. We have very high expectations for Joe the next two years.” Coach’s Name: Phil Forshey Eric Elger High School: Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-8, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .284 BA, .242 OB%, .975 Field % Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Quick pop times. Strong arm, quick feet. Very fast runner. Quick bat. Hard worker. Excellent student/high GPA.” Coach’s Name: John Matera Kelly Krippel High School: Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: Not listed Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Good leader. Consistent on mound as a junior. Will be asked to step up in rotation during his senior year.” Coach’s Name: Eric Regez Benny Frietsch High School: Dee-Mack HS - Mackinaw, IL Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-4, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .384 BA, 29 RBI, 6 2B, 1 HR Academic Performance: 3.643 GPA, 22 ACT, 6/54 Coach’s Comments: “Benny is an outstanding athlete. He is our best athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He has had NAIA offers for football and is being looked at by some small DI schools in basketball and football. Natural athlete that can contribute at any level.” Coach’s Name: Todd Brownlee Mike Mort High School: Steubenville HS – Steubenville, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .310 BA, 25 H, 15 RBI, 4 3B. Academic Performance: None lilsted Coach’s Comments: “Excellent defensive catcher as a 2 year starter. His hustle at his position is 2nd to none. Definate team leader by example.” Coach’s Name: Fred Heatherington William Stuff High School: Highland Sparta HS – Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .550 BA, 80 AB, 32 R, 44 H, 30 RBI, 4 3B, .634 OB% Academic Performance: 2.24 GPA Coach’s Comments: “William was part of an interesting situation his sophomore year. For many schools in our area, William would have been the starting catcher for his varsity team. On the other hand, at Highland we had 2 senior all-league catchers. Because of this, William fine tuned his skills and mechanics at the junior varsity level and had a very productive spring for our program. We did have the opportunity to bring William up for a couple doubleheaders and he actually DH a couple of games down the stretch for us at the varsity level. He was a good leader for the junior varsity squad and we are expecting some great things from this junior this spring.” Coach’s Name: Travis Church Jonathan Quiles High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois] Primary Position: Catcher\ Class: Junior Size: 5-6, 158 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 2.8 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Most likely moving to second base with the arrival of Noel Pagan bedhind the plate. Godd hitter, above average power numbers for his size.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala Jeremy Fisher High School: Dover HS – Dover, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .353 BA, 5 HR, 19 RBI Coach’s Comments: “A leader for a regional qualifying team. Best defensive catcher I have coached and a can’t miss college catcher.” Coach’s Name: Doug Burtscher Wes Cunningham High School: Louisville Eastern HS – Louisville, Kentucky Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .341 BA, .451 OB%, 31 H, 39 R, 13 RBI, 20 BB, 16 SB Coach’s Comments: “Team was 35-5 last year and #4 in the state. Wes has a good baseball type body and he is very athletic. He has great leadership skills and is a competitor. He is very fast as he nuns a 6.7 – 60 yard dash. He blocks balls well and has a good arm and quick release.” Coach’s Name: John Morris Tyler Kanet High School: Covington HS – Covington, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-8. 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .219 BA, only 9 K’s Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Ty is a great kid. He has a tremendous work ethic. He improved greatly from his freshman year to his sophomore years. He has a good arm and is getting quicker with his releases. He started as both a freshman and sophomore for us. He is also becoming a good leader both on the field and off.” Coach’s Name: Mitch Hirsch Kyle Shaffer High School: Akron Garfield HS – Akron, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .403 BA, 2 3B, 6 HR, 7 K’s, 12 BB, 21 RBI, 27 H, 67 AB Academic Performance: 2.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Outstanding ability, power to all fields and doesn’t strike out much. Also a quarterback and forward in basketball, very competitive, hates to lose. Kyle’s older brother is a #2 starting pitcher at Division I Youngstown State, and Kyle also has D I ability. As a catcher he has a quick release and a strong arm.” Coach’s Name: Rod Reno Noel Pagan High School: Lane Tech College Prep HS – Chicago, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Freshman Size: 5-6, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Incoming freshman. Most sought after recruit on the Northwest side of Chicago. Most likely will start on the varsity as either a catcher or 2nd baseman. CAN’T MISS PROSPECT1” Coach’s Name: Jeff Szukala Stephen Putbrese High School: Flora HS – Flora, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .420 BA, 25 RBI, 8 HR Academic Performance: 5.0 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very talented athlete, quarterback in football and starting guard in basketball as well. Started catching for the varsity half-way through his freshman year. Great pop in his bat and strong throwing arm behind the plate.” Coach: Toby Pearce Daryl Betts High School: Piasa Southwestern HS – Brighton, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .343 BA, 25 RBI’s 9 SB, 14 BB, 6 HR Academic Performance: 3.15 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Can play many positions (p/c/2b/of), good arm and foot speed. Has improved a lot over the summer, and looking to have a great 2006 senior season. Pitching: throws 84 mph with good curve. Coach’s Name: Brian Hanslow Clif Lackey High School: Hardin County HS – Savannah, Tennessee Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 165 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .224 BA, .361 OB%, .977 fielding, threw out 23 runners Academic Performance: 3.74 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very good defensive catcher. 2.0 – 2.05 pop time. Has improved at the plate. Runs well (6.9 60).” Coach’s Name: Ryan Miller Matt Rice High School: Science Hill HS – Johnson City, Tennessee Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-2, 155 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .091 BA, 11 AB, 1 H, 1 R, .286 OB% Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Excellent student with an outstanding work ethic. Very good defensive catcher but needs to work on his hitting. Junior college or NAIA prospect.” Coach’s Name: Bill McKinney Curt Oberg High School: Fairport Harding HS = Fairport Harbor, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-10, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .419 BA, 35 R, 27 RBI, 23/25 SB. Pitching: 2-2, 4.92 ERA, 19 K’s, 23 BB, 21 IP Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Curt was our leadoff hitter and centerfielder as a sophomore. He was definitely our catalyst. He will move to catcher this year, which is his best position.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Hites Mike Rooney High School: Talawanda HS – Oxford, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .383 BA, 60 AB, 23 H, 1 HR, 15 R, 8 RBI Academic Performance: 3.8 GPA, 27 ACT, 27/243 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Defensively, Mike has solidified our catching position over the past three years at the varsity level. He is solidly a catcher. He has an average high school arm but has sound blocking fundamentals and great instincts behind the plate. He has soft hands and solid footwork. Offensively, Mike developed into a solid 5 hitter for us this past year. Led the team in average .383. The thing about this player is that he would be a solid catching prospect that may fit needs within your program. I feel that he has the ability and character to be a great addition to your program.” Coach’s Name: Pete Maus David Ghysels High School: Springboro HS – Springboro, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 230 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .477 BA, 52 RBI, 9 HR, 20 BB, 10 2B Academic Performance: 3.3 GPA, 25 ACT Coach’s Comments: 1st Team All-State. 1st Team All-Area (Dayton). 1st Time MML. Incredible Junior year. Terrific Power, Solid Catcher. Coach’s Name: Mark Pelfrey Austin Cross High School: Hamilton County HS – McLeansboro, Illinois Priumary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .321 BA, 28 AB, 9 H, 7 K’s, 8 BB, .429 Slg Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Austin came on late last year as a sophomore and started varsity. He is an excellent defensive catcher with an improving throwing arm and bat.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray Brett Mazmanian High School: Lake Shore HS – Lake Shore, Michigan Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-9, 168 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 97 AB, 41 R, 1 HR, 28 RBI, 0 E, Pitching: 4-0, 28 IP, 11 H, 1.50 ERA, 22 K’s Academic Performance: 2.3 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Everyone likes this kid. As a sophomore he led the team in a lot of stats. His RBI’s would be higher but he was our lead off hitter. Brett caught 15 games, pitched 4 and played 3 B the other six. Brett did not commit a error all year. His size is small but his heart and knowledge of the game is unbelievable. No young man works harder. Brett is the only one I’m writing about because we are very young (all 10-11 graders), which in time some of them will be up there with Brett.” Coach’s Name: Chris Kuppe Brennan Webster High School: Reed-Custer HS – Braidwood, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .369 BA, 103 AB, 26 R, 38 H, 8 HR Academic Performance: 3.13 GPA, 64/148 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Good college prospect – 2.0 pop time – State finalist in Home Run Derby as a sophomore.” Coach’s Name: Jerry Gougill David May High School: Sandy Valley HS – Magnolia, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-1, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .423 BA, 28 RBI Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “ A junior co-captain who just put our whole 2004 team on his shoulders and who really cares about the big picture of our teams’ success. An outstanding catcher who will again start behind the plate for a third year in a row. 2nd team IVS and Honorable Mention All-Ohio 2005. 1st team Eastern district. A very coachable athlete who is very competitive and loves the game.” Coach’s Name: David Burkett Logan Dunn High School: Triad HS – N. Lewisburg, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-10, 200 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 31-84, .369 BA, 19 RBI Academic Performance: 3.07 GPA, 31/77 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Logan posses great athletic ability. He is a three sport athlete and is the strongest player on the team. I look for Logan to have a great senior year.” Coach’s Name: Will Nichols Noah Gibson High School: Potosi HS – Potosi, Wisconsin Primary Position: Catcher Class: Freshman Size: 5-11, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “This kid is going to be one of the best catchers this area has seen. He will probably get some varsity time as a freshman. He is strong, has a very good arm, is coachable, and will be a great leader.” Coach’s Name. Ron Kading Benjamin McKinney High School: Science Hill HS – Johnson City, Tennessee Primary Position: Catcher Class: Freshman Size: 5-9, 140 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .591m 44 AB, 26 H, 20 R, 14 RBI. Pitching: 1-0, 5 IP, 2 K’s, 1.80 ERA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Excellent player for a freshman. Excellent student with an outstanding work ethic. If he continues to work he should be a Division I prospect. Pop to pop time: 2.05.” Coach’s Name: Bill McKinney Jeff Speck High School: St. Vincent St Mary HS – Akron, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 173 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .234 BA, .417 OB%, led team with 19 walks Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Very, very good defensive catcher. Jeff is fastest player on the team. Batting average not really indicative of his hitting ability. Jeff could be a very good hitter. Was hampered by injury (football) in 2005. Honorable Mention All-Coyahoga River Baseball Conference.” Coach’s Name: Tony Esola Caleb Miller High School: Hamilton County HS – McLeansboro, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-7, 150 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .320 BA, 100 AB, 15 R, 32 H, 12 RBI, .340 Slg Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Caleb is a scrappy ball player. He is a very hard worker. Caleb has a better than average arm and good range. He handles the bat very well.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray Mark Gamby High School: Carey HS – Carey, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-2, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .356 BA, 7 RBI, 9 SB. Pitching 37 IP, 3.03 ERA, 1-4. Academic Performance: 3.69 GPA, 18 ACT Coach’s Comments: “2.0 throw to 2nd base. Good base runner – 22/24 stolen bases (career). 2 time Honorable Mention All-Leage choice. Honorable Mention Northwest Ohio Div IV. 2004 - Team School record wins. 2005 – Sectional Champs/District Runner Up. 3 year starter and letterwinner. (Started 68 of 70 games).” Coach’s Name: Eric Vackert Todd Lambert High School: Marion-Franklin HS – Columbus, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-9, 205 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .493 BA, 29 R, 9 SB, 10 BB, 27 RBI Academic Performance: 3.9 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Todd is an intelligent player that loves the game. He has a very fast bat and stops line drives on a regular basis. He defense is strong whether he is at 3rd or catching. Todd needs to develop better foot speed and he is working towards that.” Coach’s Name: None listed Brad Liermann High School: Manitowac Lutheran HS – Manitowac, Wisconsin Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 5-11, 185 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .305 BA, .423 OB%, 10 people thrown out, 9 K’s Academic Performance: 3.04 GPA, ACT 22 Coach’s Comments: “Brad will be a 3 year starter at catcher. In those years he has always called his own games. His throws to 2nd have taken teams away from their game plan. His batting is in streaks. He always starts strong and fades as the season continues.” Coach’s Name: Dave Uhlhorn Philip Kramsky High School: Nicolet HS – Glelndale, Wisconsin Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-1, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 3.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Top 1/3 of graduating class. Great arm, great athlete! Hardest worker on team. Has been catching for two seasons only. Team leader. The right frame of mind to be a catcher. Wants to play in college. College who gets Philip will have an outstanding catcher, leader, citizen.” Coach’s Name: Richard Sykes Brandon Adams High School: East Alton-Wood River HS – Wood River, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 5-11, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .385 BA, 65 AB, 21 R 25 H, 2 HR, 26 RBI.518 OB%,12/15 throw out, 2.0 pop time. Academic Performance: 2.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Brandon is the best catcher, knowledge, commitment, fundamentals, etc of any sophomore/junior that I have seen in many years. He has had several private tryouts with Pro Teams.” Coach’s Name: Phil Keasler Geoffrey Bowers High School: Columbus Grove HS – Columbus Grove, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: 5.25 BA Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Broad range of abilities, with an exuberant amount of potential for college baseball.” Coach’s Name: Cory King Luke Bowman High School: Hamilton County HS – McLeansboro, Illinois Primary Positions: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 170 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Luke has excellent speed and very good bat control. He has an improving arm and defensive skills.” Coach’s Name: Jeff Gray Ken Sutter High School: Arthur Hill HS – Saginaw, Michigan Primary Position: Catcher Class: Junior Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .287 BA, 21 R, 31 H, 23 RBI. Pitching: 3 W, 1 S, 50.6 IP, 38 K’s, 5.25 ERA Academic Performance: 3.41 GPA Coach’s Comments: None listed Coach’s Name: None listed Zac Dysert High School: Ada HS – Ada, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-2, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .363 BA, 91 AB, 25 R, 33 H, 3 HR, 8 SB, 41 RBI Academic Performance: 3.5 GPA Coach’s Comments: “Zac is a very gifted three sport athlete. He was voted All-Conference as a freshman and is a front runner to be the player of the year the next three seasons. He recently tied the state record for eight TD passes and is our point guard in basketball. Zac has all of the tools and intelligence to play at the next level. Baseball is his first love.” Coach’s Neme: Ken Jochims Josh Maggard High School: Mt. Vernon HS – Mt. Vernon, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 190 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .400 BA, 10 AB, 4 R, 4 H, .429 OB%, .400 Slg Academic Performance: Very good student Coach’s Comments: “ Back up catcher last year. Plays linebacker on football team. Throws well. Big Strong kid. Could be #1 catcher this year.” Coach’s Name: Doug Savage Joe Steiner High School: Potosi HS – Potosi, Wisconsin Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-0, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: 4.00 GPA, 26 ACT, #1 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Joe worked his way into our starting lineup last year, bumping a senior. His work habits are second to none. His .250 is deceptive. He can hit. Perhaps his greatest attribute is his leadership. Probably a small college player.” Coach’s Name: Ron Kading Nate Davis High School: Bellaire HS – Bellaire, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Senior Size: 6-3, 230 lbs Last Year’s Stats: None listed Academic Performance: None listed Coach’s Comments: “Full qualifier on academics. All-Time Home Run leader at school. All-Time Season Home Run leader. Can throw runner’s out and hits home runs! Major League Catcher tools.” Coach’s Name: None listed Gierik Wallsten High School: Grant Community HS – Fox Lake, Illinois Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 5-10, 180 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .425 BA, 2 HR, 18 RBI in 15 games Academic Performance: 4.0 GPA, 29/429 Class Rank Coach’s Comments: “Throws under 2.00 to second as a sophomore! Big/strong/athletic player with very strong arm and fast bat. Is only 15 years old!” Coach’s Name: None listed Jared King High School: Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio Primary Position: Catcher Class: Sophomore Size: 6-0, 175 lbs Last Year’s Stats: .375 BA, 22 R, 32 RBI, .434 OB%. Pitching: 1-1-1, 23 K’s, 2.84 ERA Academic Performance: 3.2 GPA Coach’s Comments: Jared is a very baseball smart kid who can play numerous positions. He is a player that may contribute at four possible positions on varsity this year. Jared is a contact hitter with a little pop.” Coach’s Name: Andy Dennings |
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