Gary Randall – Page 2 – Diamond Prospects

DP Fall League – GRH: Trojans @ Copperheads Black

By: Gary Randall – September 10, 2024 Heading into the start of Week #2 (of 6) GRH action, McBee HS was the destination to cover two yet unseen squads. The Trojans made the not-so-short trip east and were met by a well-groomed baseball field with a down-home feel and a solid ballclub. And more than once, I’ve been told, the hot dogs at the concessi… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

DP Fall league – GRH: Bruins 1 @ Cougars-Black

By: Gary Randall – September 4, 2024 The second night of the opening week of DP GRH Fall League ended up being only a one game coverage instead of a twin killing at York Comprehensive HS. The nightcap game covered featured the varsity squads of Bruins 1 and Cougars Black coached by two fine men and leaders in the game of baseball and life – Will Ce… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Fall League – GRH: V & JV Bearcats @ Warriors

By: Gary Randall – September 3, 2024 After an early-bird special, twin bill at Clover HS last week showcasing the Sr Jackets, Volunteers and both of the Blue Eagles teams, last evening was the true opener for Season #9 of the DP Greater Rock Hill Fall League. In the face of time having way too high a gear, it is nonetheless satisfying to know that … The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

GRHFL Appetizer: Sr Jackets @ Blue Eagles #2 / Volunteers @ Blue Eagles #1

By: Gary Randall & Austin Alexander – August 28, 2024 .gb-block-image-d0ec51ff{padding:3px;margin:3px;float:left;}.gb-image-d0ec51ff{border-radius:3px;width:400px;vertical-align:middle;} Fall baseball was in full bloom Wednesday at Clover High School as the host site for the Greater Rock Hill’s opener in this league’s ninth season of existence… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Greater Rock Hill: Futures Game @ Doomsday Corner

By: Gary Randall – October 26, 2023 Although there have been eight seasons of the dp Greater Rock Hill Fall League and a corresponding fall-star game for each year, this is only the second year for the GRH version of a Futures Fall-Star Game. This fall league, just like the other four in the state, has seen growth over the existence of the league, … The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Greater Rock Hill: Select Fall-Star Game @ Winthrop

By: Gary Randall – October 25, 2023 Eight regular seasons for dp GRH have come and gone and the first of this year’s two “Fall-Star” games spilled out onto the ever-nice Winthrop University Ballpark on Wednesday evening following a six game regular season. Thank you Winthrop U HC Tom Riginos and his fine staff for, again, serving as a most gracious… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Greater Rock Hill: Week 6 Recap

By: Gary Randall – October 17-19, 2023 The last week of the dp GRH regular season has now come and gone. With covering the last three league teams not yet seen as the primary goal of Week 6, it worked out, thankfully. I am convinced the league was a positive experience for most if not all of the players and coaches and I am grateful to be a part of… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Greater Rock Hill: 2023 Fall-Star Games

–Winthrop University/Lancaster HS- Wednesday/Thursday, October 25/26, Select/Futures Games Admission: FREE Select Game Schedule 5:00-5:15: Player Jersey Pick-up, Ballpark Entrance 5:30-5:45: American Team BP (National Team Shag) 5:45-6:00: National Team BP (American Team Shag) 6:15-6:25: American Team I/O 6:25-6:35: National Team I/O 6:55-7:05: Player/Coach Intro (Line up Respective Foul Lines) 7:05: National Anthem 7:10: Play Ball (Full 9-Inning Game) Dugouts: 1B: American League/Visiting Team, 3B: National League/Home Team American League Select Team NameHigh SchoolClassPositionCommittedCooper ParksYork Comp. HS2024RHPSouth CarolinaCooper QueenYork Comp. HS2024LHP/1BCoker Landon SellersCheraw HS2024RHP/1B–Ryan BurkeLegion Collegiate Academy2024RHP–Coleman HarveyYork Comp HS2024LHP–Cole SmithNorthwestern HS2026RHP–Kaden JohnsonCheraw HS2025RHP–Larson MontgomeryYork Comp HS2025RHP–Jayden SarrattRock Hill HS2024C–Elijah StrotherLancaster HS2024C–Andrew SandsNorthwestern HS2024CNorth GreenvilleIsaac PenaIndian Land HS2024MIFXan RahalewiczProvidence Classical (Rock Hill HS)2024MIF–Brayden MorganBuford HS2024MIF–Andres LopezLegion Collegiate Academy2025MIF–Gavin ReynoldsLewisville HS2025CIF–Riley StilesLegion Collegiate Academy2024OFNewberryCole CantyRock Hill HS2024OFCitadelJackson GordonLegion Collegiate Academy2025OF–Trey EwingBuford HS2024OF– National League Select Team NameHigh SchoolClassPositionCommittedLogan SulliIndian Land HS2024LHPFlorence Darlington TechHunter GaineyBuford HS2024RHP–Elijah SandersSouth Pointe HS2024LHP–Ben ChutteyNation Ford HS2025RHP–Cooper MitchellNation Ford HS2025RHP/C–Johny ComptonIndian Land HS2026RHP/IF–Aiden SmithClover HS2026RHP–Logan SatterClover HS2026RHP–Daniel DurhamClover HS2024C–Aiden HughesMcBee HS2025C–Brady DeatonNation Ford HS2024MIF–Tony ShannonLancaster HS2024MIF–Landon TedderMcBee HS2025MIF–Parker McGeeLancaster HS2026MIFSouth CarolinaGunner JordanCheraw HS2024CIF–Jeremy DawkinsLancaster HS2024CIF–Jake BarrierNation Ford HS20251B/OF–Miles BakerNation Ford HS2024OF–Riley DarbyChester HS2025OF–Jacob PettitNation Ford HS2025OF– Futures Game Schedule 5:00-5:15: Player Jersey Pick-up (Concourse Behind Home Plate 5:30-5:45: National Team BP (American Team Shag) 5:45-6:00: American Team BP (National Team Shag) 6:15-6:25: National Team I/O 6:25-6:35: American Team I/O 6:50-7:00: Player/Coach Intro (Line Up Respective Foul Lines) 7:00: National Anthem 7:05: Play Ball (Full 7-Inning Game American League Futures Team NameHigh SchoolClassPositionCommittedWalker ThomasonRock Hill HS2027RHP/IF–John NypaverLegion Collegiate Academy2027LHP/1B–Emerson RhodesIndian Land HS2026RHP/OF–Max GulledgeChesterfield HS2027LHP–Anderson TuckerRock Hill HS2027RHP–Kyler HoodSouth Pointe HS2027C–Austin CatledgeBuford HS2026C–Silas McFaddenLewisville HS2026MIF–Hunter RawlsChester HS2026MIF–Landon HoldenAndrew Jackson HS2026MIF–Matthew PondLegion Collegiate Academy2026IF/OF–Gavin PerezNorthwestern HS2027IF/OF–Hunter RiordanLegion Collegiate Academy2027CIF–Sky CourtneyChesterfield HS2026OF/LHP–Nicolas EstridgeYork Prep 2026OF–Simeon StrotherLancaster HS2026OF– National League Features Team NameHigh SchoolClassPositionCommittedColby FallsYork Comp. HS2026RHP/OF–Ben LeeLegion Collegiate Academy2027RHP–Carson PolitschClover HS2026C–Korbin MaloneYork Comp. HS2026RHP/C–Matthew BoydIndian Land HS2027RHP–Ethan BuffordLancaster HS2027LHP–Avery WilliamsYork Prep2026MIF–Lem MossYork Comp. HS2028MIF–Jaxson MooreYork Comp. HS2027MIF–Jackson SellersBuford HS2026CIF–Gavin LoweryBuford HS20263B–Tate OlneyLegion Collegiate Academy2026IF–Alex SmithNation Ford HS2026OF/IF–Chase DeleskiIndian Land HS2027OF–Bryson DeeseNorthwestern HS2026OF–Griffin McKainLegion Collegiate Academy2027OF/LHP– +

DP Greater Rock Hill: Week 5 Recap

By: Gary Randall – October 10-11, 2023 Week 5 coverage started with a trip south to Columbia International University (CIU) for a Tuesday late afternoon match-up of the Lancers Blue and the home Rams. Let me venture a guess that not a majority of folks are aware of CIU or that they have a legit college baseball program, a very nice playing facility… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Greater Rock Hill: Week 4 Recap

By: Gary Randall & Austin Alexander – October 3, 2023 -Recap: Week #4 Coverage- Falcons Black @ Cougars Black: Ran into a large bunch of potential college talent and a few with pro ball possibilities in this match-up at York Comprehensive HS. Thanks to York Comp. HC Coach Matthew Deegan for his, as usual, kind hospitality and it was good to cat… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.