Erich Knab
  DP Spotlight - Erich Knab, Carolina Forest HS: This Carolina Forest senior is in the midst of his final season with the Panthers and hopes to finish his career with a State Championship. The live-armed Spartanburg Methodist commit has received many personal accolades including being ranked as the #2 prospect in SC by DP. With his high hopes and expectations, Erich Knab took the time to answer some questions back in January for DP about himself, his team and what the future may hold. To view, click here.
Sandlapper
 Recap - Sandlapper Tourney, Day 1: Diamond Prospects was on hand Saturday at Gilbert High School for the opening day of the Sandlapper Classic. It's a Spring Break tournament that has been a staple in the Midlands for many years now. Their are a total of 10 teams in the tourney and we had a chance to see them all in action on this Easter Weekend... To view, click here. (L-Austin LaBounty)
Diamond King Follow List: For those that have submitted updated stats, numbers are now on DP. To view, click here.
Patrick/Pike
 Diamond Spotlight - Michael Patrick, Northwestern HS: My name is Michael Patrick (left) and I am a 6-2/175 pound senior centerfielder at Northwestern in Rock Hill, SC.  I have recently signed to play at Winthrop University and I am very excited about... To view his DP Q & A, click here.
Diamond Spotlight - Weber Pike, Beaufort HS: This 6-0/185 senior will look to build upon what has been a great prep career thus far at Beaufort. The two-time All-State honoree and life-long USC fan will be... To view his DP Q & A, click here. .
Cunningham/Mulkey
 DP Spotlight - Alex Cunningham, Byrnes HS: With his final season as a Rebel here, Alex Cunningham (left) has a lot to look forward to in the coming years.  However, before the recent Coastal Carolina signee becomes a Chanticleer... To view his Q & A, click here.
Diamond Spotlight-John Mulkey, Emerald HS: John Mulkey (right) is in his season on the diamond at Emerald HS. The 6-1/170 senior OF will be taking his talents to Clemson University, but... To view his Q & A, click here.
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Prep Central: LIVE HS Scoreboard / Schedule-Probable Pitchers / DK Watch List / 90 MPH Club / POW 1 POW 2 / College Directory / SCBCA Playoff Central: 4A / 3A / 2A / 1A / SCISA JUCO Central: JC Scoreboard
Friday: Due to weather, the 4A title game has been postponed until Saturday, time TBA
State Champions: 3A - AC Flora Falcons (25-7)... 2A - Gilbert Indians (30-2)... SCISA 3A - Pinewood Prep Panthers...
DP's Off-Season: There is no such thing for our team! Once the playoffs conclude, we will turn all of our attention to post-season awards and updated player rankings plus much more... DP will deliver, stay tuned even after the final pitch is thrown!
Playoff Picks: Sometimes we are right, sometimes we are wrong... To view DP's take on last week, click here.
Gallagher to Pioneers: On Thursday night, Berkeley RHP Garrett Gallagher made a commitmnent to play baseball at Spartanburg Methodist College.
Duggins to Lancers: On Thursday afternoon, Summerville LHP Chris Duggins made a commitment to play baseball for USC-Lancaster.
Gunter to Erskine: On Thursday morning, TL Hanna RHP Matt Gunter made a commitment to play baseball for the Flying Fleet.
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 Diamond Prospects Summer Showcase: On Wednesday & Thursday, June 6-7 DP will host its 7th "open" summer showcase at Columbia's AC Flora High School. This event will be for players in the Classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015... Recruiting 101 and in-depth evals are available... Rosters, Notes & Exact Schedule will be posted by June 1... {Event is FULL}
Players: Invite / Application
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 DP's All-Academic Team: It's that time of year again when Diamond Prospects places its annual focus on the classroom. We are requesting this info from HS coaches on your juniors and seniors - GPA, SAT (Math/Verbal only), Class Rank, also the student/athletes' name, class and position on the baseball field. To submit your nominee, please send info to:
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Quote of the Week: "On April 3, 1999 I made my major league debut with the Chicago White Sox. It was an incredible feeling as I walked to home plate for my first at bat. That was a very special day in my life but really doesn’t compare with what happened to me on January 16, 1991. That was the day I came to understand that God loved me and had a plan for my life. He wanted to forgive me and cleanse me from a life of sin and make me into the man He created me to be. Since that day, I have been enjoying an intimate relationship with the One who hung the moon and the stars. With Christ my life is complete." Chris Singleton
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Neely to Wofford: On Tuesday, Spartanburg Methodist 3B Seth Neely made a commitment to play baseball for the Terriers. Neely prepped at Rock Hill HS.
Smith to Marshall: On Tuesday, Flo-Dar Tech OF Mardu Smith made a commitment to play for the Thundering Herd. Smith prepped at Central Pageland.
Rubino to Tar Heels: On Tuesday, Florence-Darlington Tech C/2B Matt Rubino made a commitment to play baseball at North Carolina. Rubino hails from Alquippa, PA.
Berdayes to Erskine: On Monday, Socastee catcher Manny Berdayes made a commitment to play baseball for the Flying Fleet.
Turner to Stingers: On Saturday, South Florence INF Tallon Turner made a commitment to play baseball at Florence-Darlington Tech.
Hagler to Lancers: On Wednesday night, Spring Valley UTL Heath Hagler made a commitment to play baseball at USC-Lancaster.
Mattocks to Lancers: On Sunday night, Carolina Forest senior SS Gary Mattocks made a commitment to play baseball at USC-Lancaster.
 Thompson to Gamecocks: On Thursday, Mauldin junior RHP/SS Cory Thompson (right) made a commitment to play baseball at South Carolina. Thompson is presently ranked by DP as the #2 RHP in the Class of 2013 after we had also placed him as the top SS in that same junior class in the two years before.
Elko to Patriots: On Thursday, Carolina Forest senior 1B Ryan Elko made a commitment to play baseball for Francis Marion.
Moler to Fleet: On Wednesday morning, Aiken senior OF Drew Moler made a commitment to play baseball at Erskine.
Nicholson to Fire Ants: On Wednesday morning, Socastee senior INF Charlie Nicholson made a commitment to play baseball for USC Sumter.
Castleberry to Surry: On Tuesday afternoon, Fox Creek OF Quadre Castleberry made a commitment to play baseball at Surry CC (NC).
White to Pioneers: On Monday, Summerville senior UTL Matt White made a commitment to play baseball for Spartanburg Methodist.
 Lane to Wingate: On Monday morning, St. James INF Preston Lane (left) made a commitment to play baseball for the Bulldogs.
Suchy to Erskine: On Friday morning, Louisburg (NC) OF Alan Suchy made a commitment to play baseball for the Flying Fleet. Suchy prepped at Riverside HS.
Burkhart to Stingers: On Thursday night, Lewisville senior INF Ashton Burkhart made a commitment to play baseball at Florence-Darlington Tech.
McKnight to Anderson: On Thursday, Easley senior LHP Steven McKnight made a commitment to play baseball for the Trojans.
Gibson to Flying Fleet: On Thursday, Riverside senior INF Connor Gibson made a commitment to play baseball at Erskine College.
Morella to Erskine: On Wednesday, Wren senior INF Kyle Morella made a commitment to play baseball for the Flying Fleet.
Commitments-2012: To view a complete listing of the senior class' commitments/signings, click here.
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All-Pro Dad: Highly Recommended Any father that strives to be a quality dad should spend 2-4 minutes exploring this website created by Tony Dungy. To view, click here.
A Baseball Parent's Farewell: If you are the parent of a son who is a senior that is not going on to play baseball in college, this link will really resonate with you... Actually it may apply to any baseball parent... To view, click here.
 Pioneers win Region X: On Tuesday, Spartanburg Methodist defeated USC Sumter 4-3 to win the Region X title and advance to the District Finals. For more info, click here.
 Uni Work & Sport POW - Josh Simpson: On Monday, Union County left-handed pitcher and Wofford signee Josh Simpson claimed this week's Player of the Week Award. On the road at Greenville High School in the first game of the 3A Upper State Playoffs, Simpson tossed up a complete game shutout as he fanned six Red Raiders while allowing only four hits. Simpson also was 2-for-3 at the plate with a double.... Honorable Mention: Taylor Kellner (Boiling Springs), Connor Owings (Gilbert), Alex Cunningham (Byrnes), Taylor McCuen (Greenville)... Past Winners
Uncommitted POW - Chapman Gardiner: To view more, click here.
 Uni Work & Sport POW - Mike Morrison: On Monday, Gilbert senior right-handed pitcher & Coastal Carolina signee Mike Morrison claimed this week's Player of the Week Award. In games against Cheraw & Mid Carolina, Morrison combined for a .300 BA over 6 AB's, with a double and walk-off jack. He ended the week with 4 RBI's. On the mound against Mid Carolina he tossed 6 innings giving up 2 hits and 1 run, and K'd 14 hitters in the complete game effort... Honorable Mention: Steven Cooper (Palmetto), Garrett Lovorn (Pendleton), Patrick Mace (Ashley Ridge), Robbie Morris (Irmo), Colin Stegall (Lexington) Past Winners
Uncommitted POW - Matt Pontikas: To view, click here.
Palmetto Pros: Quick links to Major & Minor League players with ties to South Carolina... To view, click here.
Uni Work & Sport POW - Eli White: On Monday, Wren junior shortstop Eli White claimed this week's Player of the Week Award. In games against Easley, Woodmont and Westside, White combined for a .600 BA on 10 AB's, a double, triple and HR. He ended the week with 9 RBI's, a walk and 0 K's... Honorable Mention: Jake Ansley (Camden), Colin Brady (Pendleton), Anders Deshields (St. James), Zach Wimmer (Cane Bay)... Past Winners
Something you don't know: How a baseball is made. To view a five minute info video, click here.
 Recruiting 101: Finding the recruiting process difficult to understand or intimidating? Most players and parents do. You owe it to your son and his future to educate yourself from start to finish on the recruiting game. Have you considered the following... click here.
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threw in some grades on the clubs involved and made a few bold picks... 
Recaps - April 16-21:
