Smith to Stingers
On Saturday, Lugoff-Elgin HS 2015 1B Gunner Smith made a commitment to play baseball for Florence-Darlington Tech.
Mulkey to Eagles
On Friday, Emerald HS 2015 OF Matthew Mulkey made a commitment to play college baseball at Winthrop.
Lovelace to Stingers
On Wednesday, South Florence HS 2015 LHP Patrick Lovelace made a commitment to play baseball at Florence-Darlington Tech.
Huggins to Tigers
On Tuesday, Newberry HS 2016 LHP Ryne Huggins made a commitment to play baseball for Clemson.
Kea to Fire Ants
On Tuesday afternoon, Chapin HS 2015 RHP Jake Kea made a commitment to play baseball for USC Sumter.
Grant to Cougars
On Saturday evening, Bythewood 2015 OF Connor Grant made a commitment to play baseball at The College of Charleston.
Fall Showcase: Invite 2014
-DIAMOND PROSPECTS SHOWCASE- River Bluff High School – November 8-9, 2014 Diamond Prospects announces a two-day “open” showcase on Saturday & Sunday, November 8-9, 2014 at Columbia’s River Bluff HS for 2015, 2016 and 2017 graduates. This showcase is designed for the player who possesses the abilities to play at the collegiate level or beyond. If you think you are that caliber of player, it would strongly benefit you to attend this event! TheDiamondProspects.com provides the #1 coverage of high school baseball in the state of South Carolina. We scout more prep baseball than anyone and write articles about the teams and players we see. We also conduct interviews with the top players across the Palmetto State, past and present. Our goal is to ensure that no player in our state gets overlooked! Diamond Prospects quickly became highly regarded among college coaches and professional scouts in the Tri-State area, many staff’s and scouts across the Carolina’s have told us that checking the site’s contents have become part of their morning routine! How can DP Showcases assist you? -Unmatched exposure to the top decision-makers in our area, we’ll give you the opportunity to display your talents to the people who matter! Over 125 different schools or professional clubs attended at least one of our events in the past year… -It puts you on the radar for Diamond Prospects to further publicize you and your high school team. Following the showcase, we’ll list the top 60 and Pop times, peak velocity’s and put together a top prospect list, all of this will be posted on the website for subscribers! -Many of the top traveling teams in the Carolina’s will be on hand looking for players… –Diamond Prospects will only host two “invite-only” events in 2014, this showcase will ensure that you get an extended viewing in front of our staff… Understand this, it is never too early, or too late, to showcase yourself to coaches and scouts. Most colleges have a ‘follow list’ of players for each class, even freshmen! Kids are committing to schools earlier and earlier each year, make sure you don’t let this time in your life pass you by. All 19 of our ‘open’ showcases have been full before the deadline. It will, again, be limited to the first 150 players who sign-up. If you have baseball in your future beyond high school, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity that could alter the course of your career forever! The tentative schedule and application is on the second page, please return it ASAP to ensure yourself a spot. Important: Please check the website in the week before the event for info and last second announcements, that is our way to communicate with you. In Baseball, Diamond Prospects —————————————————————————————— Bonus #1 : Following the morning workout, as the coaches and scouts are eating lunch, Diamond Prospects will provide you with the option of sitting in on “Recruiting 101”, a crash-course on the recruiting process. We will take approximately 45 minutes to counsel you through the maze that is often very confusing for players and their families. For more information on aspects that we will cover, please go to TheDiamondProspects.com. The cost for the seminar is $25 for the entire family. Bonus #2: DP will offer a scouting breakdown for players wanting more detailed feedback following their performance at the showcase. The info will provide players with a descriptive scouting report on pitching/swing mechanics, infield actions, arm actions and future projections of the player, etc. We’ll also recommend strategies for improvement to increase the player’s stock. Expect an objective, honest opinion. The cost is $50.
Fall Showcase: Application 2014
Tentative Schedule for November 8-9, 2014 Saturday: 8:00 AM Session I: Check-in at River Bluff HS (Pick-up jersey) 9:00 Session I: 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens 11:45 Session II: Check-in at River Bluff HS (Pick-up jersey) 12:00 Session I & II: Recruiting 101 Seminar 1:00 Session II: 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens 4:00-7:00 Game Sunday: 9:00-6:00 Games *Be sure to let us know on your application if you will need to be in a particular session on Day 1, we will TRY to accommodate. *Note- Concession stand will be available each day courtesy of River Bluff HS ———————————————————————————————- Diamond Prospects Showcase Application Please PRINT the following form neatly, the information you provide us will be listed in the scout book for coaches and scouts. Detach this section and mail back with check or money order to: Diamond Prospects : PO Box 1262 : Conway, SC 29528 ———————————————————————————————- **Stay tuned to TheDiamondProspects.com leading up to the event for hotel information, directions, rosters, an exact schedule, last second announcements, etc. The website will be our way of communicating with you. Name _______________________________ High School ____________________ Grad Year _________ Address __________________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip _________ Home # ________________ Player Cell # _________________ Email ____________________________ DOB _______________ Fall/Summer team __________________________________________________ 1st position _________ 2nd position __________ HT ________ WT ________ Bats _____ Throws_____ GPA ______________ SAT (total, math, verbal) _________/_________/_________ ACT _____________ Medical Waiver: I waive and release The Diamond Prospects, LLC, its staff and/or River Bluff High School from any injury that may occur during the camp to the above-mentioned camper, on site or involving travel to and from the event. I also take responsibility for any expenses that incur during the camp due to necessary treatment of injury. I also give permission for emergency treatment if needed. I understand by signing this waiver, I give consent to participation in the event and assume all risk arising from it. Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________ Date ______________ Recruiting 101/Player Evals If you wish to attend the Recruiting Seminar, please check the corresponding box. _____ Yes, I would like to attend the Recruiting Seminar. In my family, _____ person(s) will attend. Please include an additional $25 to your showcase tuition. Be sure to pick up a seminar ticket at the check-in table. If you wish to receive an in-depth breakdown from the showcase, please check the corresponding box. _____ Yes, I would like to receive a detailed evaluation. Please include $50 to your showcase tuition. ———————————————– Early Registration Fee: $160-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline September 19 Late Registration Fee: $225-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline October 30 Due to insurance, site fees and other expenses involved that are paid-in-full prior to the showcase, this event is NON-refundable. In the case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to move the showcase indoors. Note: Showcase application and tuition must be received, not post-marked, by the posted deadline. Total amount enclosed: $_______________
Palmetto Games: 2014
Palmetto Games On Saturday & Sunday at the University of South Carolina, DP hosted our 7th Annual invite-only Palmetto Games for players in the Classes of 2015, 2016 & 2017… Over 100 prospects have attended this event in the past and had their name called on an MLB Draft Day. So many others over the years have experienced Omaha, or some form of college baseball endeavor… This year 100+ college coaches and pro scouts again flocked to see a weekend filled with pitching and defense! Stay tuned for detailed info! Standings / Scoreboard / @diamondprospect Palmetto Games Preview Palmetto Games Archives
Lomas to Pioneers
On Saturday, Blythewood HS 2015 RHP Hunter Lomas made a commitment to play baseball at Spartanburg Methodist.