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Hit, Run & Throw: Invitation

Diamond Prospects Hit, Run & Throw: A Pre-Season Skills Contest Brookland-Cayce High School * Sunday, January 25, 2009 You’ve heard of football’s Punt, Pass and Kick contest…On January 25th at Columbia’s Brookland-Cayce High School Diamond Prospects is having a skills contest baseball-style! Do you think you can hit, run & throw? Then you are invited to participate in our statewide pre-season All-Skills event. ——————————————————————– Participants will compete individually in: ^ Homerun Derby ^ Arm strength competition ^ Throwing accuracy contest ^ 60-yard Dash ^ Baserunning contest Each player will compete in every event. You may sit out a contest if concern exists over an injury. ——————————————————————– We will also have two team events, the "4 Corners Drill" and "Rocket Relay." Players do not have to be in the same grade or from the same high school to participate. ——————————————————————– So who is the state’s top homerun hitter? Who has the most speed in the Palmetto State? Who has the best arm in South Carolina? Who has the quickest set of hands? On January 25, we will find out! Signed and un-signed seniors will be present and, of course, Diamond Prospects will chronicle the entire event on TheDiamondProspects.com. Winners will be given trophies and Diamond Prospects apparel for every event in every grade level. We will also crown an overall champion for each class. This event is open to every player in grades 9-12. Please wear your high school hat in case we take your headshot. Diamond Prospects will use this day to take pictures of prospects to have on file for the upcoming spring and future stories, a "media day" of sorts. The Hit, Run & Throw event will also allow lesser-known players to be identified by Diamond Prospects. The cost of the event is only $50. Discounts: DP website members receive $5 off. If 8 players from the same high school team attend, you will receive $10 off (please send applications in together). The event will be held at Brookland-Cayce’s High School athletic complex on Sunday, January 25. Check-in will begin at noon. This is not a showcase, although some college coaches will attend. It is a day to promote high school baseball in South Carolina! Please stay tuned to Diamond Prospects for details. In the meantime, round up your buddies and plan on spending a day with us! ——————————————————————– Bonus: Following the Sunday workout, 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 and click on Recruiting 101. The cost for the seminar is $25 for the entire family. Payment details are on the second page.

How will the economy affect sports?

By: Al Hudson-November 12, 2008 If you can believe the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig, financial woe is about to hit the sport as never before. But isn’t it interesting that the Los Angeles Dodgers recently offered free agent slugger, Manny Ramirez, a reported contract worth over $23 million dollars a year for 2 or 3 years. This would make the enigmatic slugger the second highest player in the game on a yearly basis. Personally, I wouldn’t infect my club with anyone who had blatantly quit on his team, but temporary success can blind many an executive. Contrary to Selig’s prediction of doom and gloom, Major League Baseball produced the highest total revenue in the history of the sport in 2008. Don’t expect significant changes to the structure of the game. The greedy owners will cut payroll to make more money, and claim fiscal responsibility is the reason. Some owners will smell an opportunity to achieve that elusive trophy and championship to add to their triumphs. They will spend what they feel is needed. I liken them to John Paul Jones, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" NASCAR is another sport extolling sensibility practices. I can see their problem more clearly. The major automobile companies have experienced catastrophic losses recently, with more of the same predicted. However, more people attend the events than any other sport in this country, and that won’t change significantly. In addition, an enormous chunk of money comes from sponsors who still want their name in front of those fans. Don’t even say football will suffer. At least in the South, where football is more important than Mother, religion, and presidential elections, fans will continue to attend pro and college football. If Tennessee and Clemson can afford the buyouts to fire their coaches, the money tree still blooms. Sadly, sports will take a hit where we need it the most. High school sports are on life support in some areas of the country. In almost every high school, football is the cash cow that supports everything else. Basketball is a minor revenue producer, and in most cases it takes care of itself. Non-revenue sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, track and field, wrestling, bowling and others are at the mercy of the football program. The same applies to college programs, but the revenue from football is much larger than at the high school level. Shortage of funds means one thing, some programs have to be cut to balance the budget. Before I make the next statement, I am not opposed to women having the same opportunity as men to participate in sports at any level. But Title IX has caused men’s programs to be axed so that an equal number of women can participate. The reason, there just isn’t enough cash to support the total package. High school athletic directors have literally had to beg their communities for funding to support high school athletics. One of my pet peeves is that some black colleges have abandoned baseball due to the afore mentioned reasons. Major league baseball has been mystified as to why the percentage of black athletes in the big leagues is at an all-time low. Common sense will tell you that football and basketball will command the attention of most of the top high school athletes because a football or basketball scholarship has been decreed to be a full ride scholarship. Baseball scholarships are limited to a percentage that equals about one third of the team. Therefore, when a college baseball coach awards an athletic scholarship, it is normally a partial scholarship. Simple economics will tell you that players will be more attracted to a full ride opportunity. Title IX has forced schools to put money in women’s programs at the expense of men’s non-revenue sports. I would like to see Major League Baseball take a more pro-active role in subsidizing high school and college baseball programs. All of which brings us back to Bud Selig’s "Cry Wolf" syndrome. It is so sad that this country has abandoned fiscal responsibility. The "Microwave Generation" has crippled themselves with their "I want it now" attitude. We, as parents, are as much to blame as anyone. I have heard and uttered the phrase, "I want my kids to have more than I did as a child!" If we had limited that to educational opportunity, the whole country would be better off. But no, we had to provide cars, televisions, clothes, money and love to a greater extent than we received from our parents. A noble plan, but we had to earn what we had as kids, and our children didn’t learn the true value of a dollar. We have given them a sense of entitlement that we never had. For every child with economic responsibility, there are seven over their head in debt. This leads to discontent at home, which leads to family ruination. Bankruptcy and divorce apply to more homes than not. The problem is not what we can do about the economy of sports, but how can we regain control of our families? Questions and comments should be sent to: [email protected]

Recap: DP’s 2008 Fall Showcase

By: Austin Alexander-November 10, 2008 Another Diamond Prospects event is in the books and a number of new names emerged as "players to follow" when we spin it forward. On Saturday and Sunday, DP serviced 190 players as part of our 3rd Unsigned Senior and Fall Underclassman Showcase at Blythewood High School in Columbia. … 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

TJ Young Recovery

By: Sonya Young-November 5, 2008 I never played sports, I never really enjoyed watching them and when I went, it was more of a social event. The hours I saw the athletes practice and sweat I just didn’t get it. Then one day I turned around and I’m a mother of three boys. It began to change. The first moment you hold your son, you realize what life is all about. This past weekend was one of great revelation. On Saturday I experienced the worst and best moments of my life. My oldest son was injured while playing baseball. At the hospital we were told without an emergency removal of his spleen, he would die in less than two hours. Then two hours later he is out and it is almost like the moment of his birth, only better because I know this person. Over the next 48 hours I understand the bond of sports. Non-baseball friends wonder in amazement over the time and passion of watching a ballgame. But I know this simple game of baseball is not about a white ball and bat on a green diamond, it is about the bond we create. It’s not just your team, a player is family. We received calls from players we have played with and against. Team lines were put aside and the love and prayers poured in. The friends that we have made duning this simple game are life-long. These are the people that understand why you get up at five in the morning to drive three hours for a ten o’clock game that is over by twelve. These are the people that don’t wait for a call when you need help. These are the people that text you, email and call you to check on your family. These are the people that come to sit with you while you wait for the surgeon to come and tell you your child will live. These are the people that come to the hospital after five hours of playing to make sure your child is ok. These are the people that listen when you cry. These are the people you share your life with. These are baseball people. These are my friends. To everyone for every little thing you did, it was enormous. Riding home from a really hard weekend, all I have is thanks and gratitude for the love, prayers and general support you have given our family. Todd, Sonya and TJ Young

Diamond Spotlight: Christopher Owings

South Carolina Commitment: Gilbert High School shortstop Christopher Owings arrived on the scene as a freshman and won a 2A State Championship, two years later his Indians won another title. In between rings, the USC commit has garnered his share of accolades and upgraded his interest with pro scouts. In his Diamond Spotlight, l… 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.

Player Profile: Steven Chaffee

Name: Steven Chaffee Graduation year: 2009 Position(s): P, SS, OF Other sport(s) played in high school: C Team Football; JV and Varsity Golf Height: 6’1" Weight: 155 Bats: R Throws: R GPA: 4.1 SAT: 1520 (retake scheduled for 12/2008) PSAT: 1420 ACT: 22 (retake scheduled for 2/2009) Class rank: 123/469 Academic awards: Coker College Junior Scholar; Honor Roll & Principal’s Honor Roll; Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence (H.S. Edition, 2007-2008); National Honors Convocation Invitee (2007); National Society of High School Scholars (2006); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (2005-2006). Intended major: Architecture or Business Parent’s names (college attended, if any): Rob Chaffee (USC-Columbia) and Sheila Chaffee (SUNY-Empire State College) Fall team (coach): Mark Dutch, USSSA Mauldin Horns Athletic awards: Published in The Best in USSSA Baseball (2008-2009); Selected to All-Star Teams (1999-2005); Little League District 3 NC State Championship Team (2001). P’s-Top MPH: 86 Hobbies: Sports — Baseball, Golf, Basketball List any community service or charity work you have done: I have been a construction volunteer on three (3) separate mission trips to Louisiana and Mississippi (2007 and 2008) assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, I have served as a Counselor-in-Training at a YMCA Summer Camp (2004 and 2005). Would you consider a junior college? Yes What do you want a college coach who is reading this to know about you? Baseball is important to me. I have been involved in baseball since I was five years old, including participation in training programs, camps, showcases and on teams. Most recently I have participated in the Prospect Watch Pre Draft ID Camp (September 13, 2008), the Appalachian State University Fall Showcase Camp (October 18, 2008), and the Blue Grey Classic National Battle of the States III (October 23-26, 2008). I am also registered to participate in the Diamond Prospects Unsigned Senior Showcase (November 8-9, 2008), the UNC-Charlotte Fall Showcase Camp (November 15-16, 2008), and the Clemson University Specialty Camp for pitchers (December 13-14, 2008). I continue to train weekly with Jason Flach at The Strike Zone in Greer, South Carolina. I can play (and have played) all positions on the baseball field. It has always been my goal to play baseball in college. List your top five college choices: Clemson, Winthrop, UNC-Charlotte, Wingate, and USC-Columbia .

Fall Showcase: Schedule and Notes

Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9, 2008 Saturday 8:00 AM Session I Check-in at Blythewood HS (Pick-up jersey) 8:45 Session I Players report to field for a meeting and stretch 9:00 Session I Workout 11:15 Session II Check-in at Blythewood HS (Pick-up jersey) 11:30 Session II Players/Parents: Q & A with Jeff Ridgway 12:30 Recruiting 101 Seminar with Tim Medlin 1:15 Session II players report to field for a meeting and stretch 1:30 Session I Players/Parents: Q & A with Jeff Ridgway 1:30 Session II Workout 5:00 Senior Game: Red vs White (12-inning game) Day 1 Session 1 – Red, White, Green, Orange Session 2 – Purple, Black, Grey, Blue -Rosters – Sunday 9:00 Green vs Orange (10-inning game) 12:00 Purple vs Black (10-inning game) 3:00 Grey vs Blue (10-inning game) *Once each day begins, all times are approximate, if we are ahead of schedule we will move into the next session/game. Player Notes: -Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, bat, glove, helmet, indoor shoes and any other equipment you may need. DP will provide your jersey. -Game Rules: 4 hitters = 1 inning -Parents: Once games begin, please vacate the area behind home plate for coaches and scouts to evaluate. -On Saturday, the registration tables will be stationed near left field of the Blythewood softball field. -Please be familiar with the schedule and be on time (or early) when your team is scheduled for activity. You are free to leave after your games. –1018 Video Productions, specializing in personalized sports recruiting videos, will be on hand to film drills and workouts on Saturday. Be sure to stop by their booth to find out how you can get a DVD made exclusively for yourself or your son that can be used to send to college baseball coaches! For more info, you can also call 1018 Productions at 843-408-0095 or visit them at www.1018Productions.com -On Saturday, Tim Medlin, a longtime collegiate Head Coach, will conduct a Recruiting 101 seminar for players and parents. He will touch on topics ranging from selecting a college, financial aid, the NCAA Clearinghouse to the MLB Draft. If you have not pre-registered for this seminar already, you may pay cash when you check-in, the cost is $25 per family. -Also on Saturday, Atlanta Braves LHP Jeff Ridgway will conduct a free Q & A with players and parents in two separate sessions. Please see the above schedule for more info. -Concessions will be available each day, courtesy of Blythewood HS. -Baseball jewelry and DP apparel will be available all weekend. Hotel info: We have secured a reduced rate at 3 Columbia hotels, be sure to mention Diamond Prospects for the discount. The Clarion – 803-771-8711 or www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com $95 + tax Sleep Inn – 803.926.9260 $75.99 + tax Comfort Inn – 803.796.0044 $71.99 + tax Directions to Blythewood: click here. Please stay turned to TheDiamondProspects.com in the days leading up to the event for any last second announcements. Also, in the case of inclement weather during the event, the DP website will be our way of communicating with you.

Fall Showcase: Player Breakdown

Top Outfield Arms-Seniors Rank Name High School 1 Todd Joyner White Knoll 2 Matt Brown Conway 3 Josh Knab Carolina Forest 4 Andrew Hardee Northwestern 5 Derrick Smith Lexington Top Outfield Arms-Underclassmen Rank Name High School 1 Tyler Wilson Gaffney 2 Reid Langdale Wando 3 Robbie Dodds Wando 4 Adam Sylvester West Florence 5 Josh Bowers Rock Hill 6 Gaige Powell Johnsonville 7 Tanner English St. James 8 Matthew Jolly Carolina Forest 9 Stephen Dowling Irmo 10 Brandon Smith Easley Top Infield Arms-Seniors Rank Name High School 1 Cam Sessions Berkeley 2 Ethan Mayo West Ashley 3 Gunnar Freeman Marlboro Co. 4 Gray Stafford Cheraw 5 Daniel Andreu Blythewood 6 Justin Boylston Northwestern 7 Roland Maurer Enloe (NC) 8 Will Keel Dutch Fork 9 Tony Price Ridge View 10 Alex Douchet Pinewood Prep Top Infield Arms-Underclassmen Rank Name High School 1 Logan Thomas Pickens 2 Billy Motroni Stratford 3 Joey Pankake Easley 4 Austin LaBounty Gilbert 5 Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach 6 Jared Huffman Myrtle Beach 7 Jake Wolff Walhalla 8 Shell McCain Nation Ford 9 Ryan Stephens Liberty 10 Cody Austin Kings Mountain (NC) Top Infield Actions-Seniors Rank Name High School 1 Daniel Andreu Blythewood 2 Gray Stafford Cheraw 3 Gunnar Freeman Marlboro Co. 4 Ethan Mayo West Ashley 5 Alex Douchet Pinewood Prep 6 Kyle Christian Wando 7 Tony Price Ridge View 8 Will Keel Dutch Fork 9 Roland Maurer Enloe (NC) T10 Bradley Evsich Wando T10 Justin Boylston Northwestern Top Infield Actions-Underclassmen Rank Name High School 1 Logan Thomas Pickens 2 Joey Pankake Easley 3 Austin LaBounty Gilbert 4 Champ Rowland Wade Hampton 5 Jared Huffman Myrtle Beach 6 Jake Wolff Walhalla 7 Billy Motroni Stratford 8 Brantley Rumford Rock Hill 9 Taylor Hollifield Boiling Springs 10 Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach 11 Corey Forrester Bishop England 12 Cole Tompkins Carolina Forest 13 Allen Staton Laurens 14 Shell McCain Nation Ford T15 Ty Wimmer Greenwood T15 Nicholas Myers Spartanburg Top BP Rounds Name High School Gray Stafford Cheraw Shane Waldrop York Alan Hughey Gaffney Andrew Hall Emmanuel Christian Tony Price Ridge View William Proctor Lexington Kyle Christian Wando Bradley Evsich Wando Cam Sessions Berkeley John Michaels Gaffney Chaz Cooper West Ashley Daniel Andreu Blythewood Roland Maurer Enloe (NC) Matt Peden JL Mann Reid Langdale Wando Luke Weber Spartanburg Jonathan Stevens Whitmire Alex Satterfield Laurens Academy Stephen Windham Summerville Chase Tidwell Wando Cooper Gunter Batesburg-Leesville Austin LaBounty Gilbert Dan Joyner JL Mann Bobby Ison Stratford Jared Huffman Myrtle Beach Chase Shelton Brookland-Cayce Zachary Haralambis Chapin Jarrod Rickman Carolina Forest Taylor Hollifield Boiling Springs Zachary Morgan Hillcrest Robert Langford York Corey Forrester Bishop England Hughston Armstrong Ridge View Brandon Smith Easley Jordan Eysen Wando Grayson Greiner Blythewood Joey Pankake Easley Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach Jonathan Jones Hillcrest Travis Parker Carolina Forest Allen Staton Laurens Jake Hutchinson Dutch Fork Jake Wolff Walhalla DP Note: The Top BP Rounds is a listing, not a ranking. Most Improved Stock-Seniors Rank Name High School 1 Jeffery Ferrell Laney (NC) 2 Gray Stafford Cheraw 3 Gunnar Freeman Marlboro Co. 4 Alex Douchet Pinewood Prep 5 Ryan Gunther Stratford 6 Daniel Andreu Blythewood 7 Ethan Mayo West Ashley 8 Todd Joyner White Knoll 9 Derrick Smith Lexington 10 Will Keel Dutch Fork 11 Jeremy Brazzell Brookland-Cayce 12 Kyle Christian Wando 13 Shane Waldrop York 14 Josh Knab Carolina Forest 15 Adam Taylor Laurens Most Improved Stock-Underclassmen Rank Name High School 1 Austin LaBounty Gilbert 2 Jake Wolff Walhalla 3 Adam Sylvester West Florence 4 Michael Wright Gaffney 5 Joey Pankake Easley 6 David Houser AC Flora 7 Tanner English St. James 8 Champ Rowland Wade Hampton 9 Alex Satterfield Laurens Academy 10 Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach 11 Dan Joyner JL Mann 12 Josh Bowers Rock Hill 13 Zachary Haralambis Chapin 14 Allen Staton Laurens 15 Chase Tidwell Wando 16 Chase Shelton Brookland-Cayce 17 Brantley Rumford Rock Hill 18 Domineke Albert Richland Northeast 19 CJ Newton Southside Christian 20 Nate Kuhns South Aiken Top Prospects: 2012 Rank Name High School 1 Austin LaBounty Gilbert 2 David Houser AC Flora 3 Michael Wright Gaffney 4 Chase Tidwell Wando 5 Stephen Windham Summerville 6 Dan Joyner JL Mann 7 Trey Hayes Palmetto 8 Zachary Haralambis Chapin 9 Hunter Burnette Aynor 10 Jonathan Stevens Whitmire Top Prospects: 2011 Rank Name High School 1 Joey Pankake Easley 2 Grayson Greiner Blythewood 3 Domineke Albert Richland Northeast 4 Jake Wolff Walhalla 5 Tanner English St. James 6 Allen Staton Laurens 7 Jarrod Rickman Carolina Forest 8 Bobby Ison Stratford 9 Chase Shelton Brookland-Cayce 10 Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach 11 Alex Satterfield Laurens Academy 12 CJ Newton Southside Christian 13 Billy Motroni Stratford 14 Shell McCain Nation Ford 15 Matt Peden JL Mann 16 Nate Kuhns South Aiken 17 Connor Edwards Easley 18 Kyle Grant Hammond 19 Gunnar Heidt St. James 20 Morgan Bastian Bishop England Top Prospects: 2010 Rank Name High School 1 Logan Thomas Pickens 2 Tyler Wilson Gaffney 3 Josh Greene York 4 Champ Rowland Wade Hampton 5 Jared Huffman Myrtle Beach 6 Josh Bowers Rock Hill 7 Jake Long TL Hanna 8 Adam Sylvester West Florence 9 Tyler Fletcher Summerville 10 Robbie Dodds Wando 11 Reid Langdale Wando 12 Taylor Hollifield Boiling Springs 13 Brad Zebedis South Pointe 14 Corey Forrester Bishop England 15 Justin Charles JL Mann 16 Hughston Armstrong Ridge View 17 Brantley Rumford Rock Hill 18 Brandon Smith Easley 19 Cole Tompkins Carolina Forest 20 Wil Leathers Riverside Top Prospects: 2009 Rank Name High School 1 Jeffery Ferrell Laney (NC) 2 Ryan Gunther Stratford 3 Josh Knab Carolina Forest 4 Gray Stafford Cheraw 5 Alex Douchet Pinewood Prep 6 Daniel Andreu Blythewood 7 Gunnar Freeman Marlboro Co. 8 Derrick Smith Lexington 9 Nick Berry West Ashley 10 John Michaels Gaffney 11 Todd Joyner White Knoll 12 Will Keel Dutch Fork 13 Matt Brown Conway 14 Adam Taylor Laurens 15 Cam Sessions Berkeley 16 Ethan Mayo West Ashley 17 Jeremy Brazzell Brookland-Cayce 18 Bradley Evsich Wando …

Al’s View: Why have rules, we have Bud Selig

By: Al Hudson-October 29, 2008 Tonight’s World Series game in Philadelphia could decide the outcome, but to many the winner should have already been declared. There are many points to debate, but only one has any real importance to the discussion. Rule:412 expressly covers suspended games. (a) A game shall become a suspended game that must be completed at a future date if the game is terminated for any of the following reasons: (1) A curfew imposed by law; (2) A time limit permissible under league rules; (3) Light failure or malfunction of a mechanical field device under control of the home club. (Mechanical field device shall include automatic tarpaulin or water removal equipment); (4) Darkness, when a law prevents the lights from being turned on; (5) Weather, if a regulation game is called while an inning is in progress and before the inning is completed, and the visiting team has scored one or more runs to take the lead, and the home team has not retaken the lead; or (6) It is a regulation game that is called with the score tied. Weather and similar conditions-Rules 4.12(a)(1) through 4.12(a)(5)-shall take precedence in determining whether a called game shall be a suspended game. If a game is halted by weather, and subsequent light failure or an intervening curfew or time limit prevents its resumption, the game shall not be a suspended game. If a game is halted by light failure, and weather or field conditions prevent its resumption, the game shall not be a suspended game. A game can only be considered a suspended game if stopped for any of the six reasons specified in Rule 4.12(a). This game was complete after 5 innings, the run Tampa scored in the top of the sixth should have been rescinded, as the game should have reverted to the bottom of the fifth. The Phillies had a 2-1, and according to the rules could not bat in the bottom of the sixth because of weather conditions deemed unplayable by the plate umpire. I don’t have a problem with the way Bud interpreted his power. The right thing to do was to suspend the game at that point and resume when safe to play. However, the rules cannot be changed in mid-game. In a court of law, the Phillies would be given the title. The bookmakers in Vegas have already paid off their bets by declaring Philadelphia the winner by the rules. The bookmakers better pray that the Rays don’t come back to win. Vegas violence may be worse than Detroit after the Pistons won the NBA title. My other complaint was Selig’s state of mind. Anyone listening to his press conference had to be concerned about his speech patterns. I’m not saying he had imbibed too many Old Milwaukee’s, but he did slur his words on more than one occasion. Let’s hope the powers in baseball rescind his leadership, and make the rules reflect what is the right thing to do. The All Star home field rule is a joke. Selig has violated the most reverent of baseball rules. Do nothing to disrupt the integrity of the game. Mr. Selig’s rulings are a travesty to baseball. Note: My opinion has nothing to do with my picking the Phillies in 5. Questions and comments should be sent to: [email protected]

Recap: Jupiter 2008

By: Austin Alexander-October 24-26, 2008 This past weekend marked the largest recruiting and scouting weekend on the calendar! The baseball world converged on the town of Jupiter, Florida and the Roger Dean Complex, the Spring Training site for the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins. If you have never attended this Perfect Game event… 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.