Gobin to Tigers

On Thursday, Summerville HS senior RHP Bo Gobin made a commitment to play baseball for Clemson.

Bolchoz to Fire Ants

On Tuesday, Bishop England HS senior LHP Edward Bolchoz made a commitment to play baseball at USC Sumter.

DP Summer Showcase: Schedule & Notes 2016

Schedule for Wednesday & Thursday, June 8-9, 2016 Wednesday 8:00 AM          Session I Check-in at River Bluff HS entrance in RF beside FB stadium 8:40               Session I Players report to football field for a meeting and stretch 9:00              Session I Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens) 11:30             Session II Check-in at River Bluff HS entrance in RF beside FB stadium 12:00 PM        Recruiting 101 Seminar with Jeff Stanek 12:40             Session II players report to football field for a meeting and stretch 1:00              Session II Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens) 4:00              White vs Black (10+ inning game) Day 1  Session 1 – Red, Purple, Orange, Gold Session 2 – Green, Blue, White, Black  – Rosters – Thursday 9:00               Red vs Purple (10+ inning game) 12:00             Orange vs Gold (10+ inning game) 3:00               Green 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 immediately. 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 Wednesday, the registration tables will be stationed in RF corner, next to football stadium. Players are to put equipment in 1B bullpen and wear turfs/running shoes, then report to track field at assigned time to meet and run 60. -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. -On Wednesday, Jeff Stanek 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. Note: The seminar will be held in TBA at the conclusion of Session I. -Concessions will be available each day, courtesy of River Bluff HS. -DP apparel will be available on Day 1 only. Hotel info: We have secured a reduced rate at a Columbia hotel, be sure to mention Diamond Prospects for the discount. Sleep Inn – 803.731.9999 $69.99:  http://www.sleepinncolumbia.com/ Directions to River Bluff HS: click here / There are 3 entrances to the HS, from either direction, athletic parking lot is the second entrance. Please stay tuned 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 & Twitter (@diamondprospect) will be our way of communicating with you.

DP Request: Academic Baseball Stars

Calling All-Academic Guys: 2016-2017 Grads Only – We spend much of our time chasing physical tools, but as we do each year, DP wants to honor student-athletes that take care of business in the classroom too! Thank you in advance to each high school coach and guidance counselor that nominates the student-athletes with a premium GPA, SAT/ACT and class rank from their team. On SAT, Math/Verbal ONLY please. By May 31, please submit nominations to Jason Kullman at: [email protected] 

Paul to Stingers

On Sunday morning, Wilson HS senior infielder Edzaviah Paul made a commitment to play baseball at Florence-Darlington Tech.  

Bears commit Wadsworth, Jacobs

On Friday, Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) received commitments from USC Sumter sophomore INF Fred Wadsworth (Hammond HS) and Flo-Dar Tech freshman INF Zach Jacobs (Berkeley HS).

Almond to Flying Fleet

On Monday, Waccamaw HS senior RHP/C Levi Almond made a commitment to play baseball at Erskine.

Winningham to Fire Ants

On Wednesday morning, Berkeley HS senior LHP Josh Winningham made a commitment to play baseball for USC Sumter.

Thelan to Bulldogs

On Tuesday, James Island HS senior OF John Thelan made a commitment to play baseball at The Citadel.

Campbell to Pioneers

On Saturday, Cheraw HS senior RHP Tristen Campbell made a commitment to play baseball at Spartanburg Methodist.