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DP Fall Showcase: Player Notes

Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, November 10-11, 2012 Saturday 8:00 AM Session I Check-in at Lexington HS (Pick-up jersey) 8:40 Session I Players report to RF for a meeting and stretch 9:00 Session I Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens) 11:45 Session II Check-in at Lexington HS (Pick-up jersey) 12:00 PM Recruiting 101 Seminar with Tim Perry in Gym 12:40 Session II players report to field for a meeting and stretch 1:00 Session II Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens) 4:00 Game: Grey vs Black (10+ inning game) Day 1 Session 1 – Green, Gold, Orange, Blue Session 2 – Purple, Red, Grey, Black –Rosters– Sunday 9:00 Green vs Gold (10+ inning game) 12:00 Orange vs Blue (10+ inning game) 3:00 Purple vs Red (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, so arrive early. 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 behind the press box at the entrance closest to the parking lot. -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 Saturday, Tim Perry, a former college coach at the DI and DII level, 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. -Concessions will be available each day, courtesy of Lexington HS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS NEW – Click here . -DP apparel will be available throughout the weekend. 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 Lexington HS: 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. .

Bio: Jeff Kerr

-Jeff Kerr- Kerr serves Diamond Prospects in the Chester/York/Lancaster county areas of South Carolina as an area scout. In addition to covering games he can be found assisting at the DP Showcase Events, DP Pro Day, and Palmetto Games. Most of the time he can be seen throwing BP. Kerr has served in the past as Pitching Coach for Chester High School as well as the Head Coach of Chester American Legion Post 27 where he led them back-to-back playoffs in his two years as coach. He has also served as a volunteer coach for the local Dixie Youth league. He graduated from Lyman High School, Longwood, Florida where he played for Bob McCullough. After graduation he attended Valencia Community College in Orlando and played two years under Floyd Perry. After his two years at Valencia he transferred to the University of Alabama where he was a member of the 1983 NCAA College World Series Runner-Up losing the Championship game to the University of Texas and Roger Clemens 4-3. Having sustaining an arm injury, Kerr was granted a medical red-shirt and then transferred to Clemson University for his final season. Kerr spent three years playing in the Valley League for the Staunton Braves coached by Henry "Turtle" Thomas. He was a member of the 1984 team that still holds the league best 18 game winning streak. He was a two time All-Star during his time in Staunton. Kerr is currently the City Administrator in Chester, SC where he resides. He and his wife Karen have been married for 24 years. They have two children, Rebekah attends Clemson University and Austin who attends Coastal Carolina University and is a member of the Baseball Team. .

New Bats – Impact in College Baseball

College Baseball: 2010-2012 Category 2010 2011 2012 AVG .305 .282 .277 Runs 7.0 5.6 5.4 HR 0.93 0.52 0.48 SAC bunts 0.58 0.75 0.79 NCAA DI Note: Indicates per game totals… DP Note: Totals indicate changes from ‘old bat’ in 2010 to ‘new bat’ in college baseball 2011-2012…

MLB Inner City Workout – Invite/Application

-MLB Inner City Workout- WHEN: Monday, June 18, 2012. Registration 9:00-9:45am. Tool evaluation begins at 10:00am. No game will be played. There is no charge for the camp. WHERE: USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane, Cary, N.C., 27519 WHO: High school age students who either attend inner city schools or are “inner city” youth. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Participants will need to wear suitable footwear and bring a baseball glove. Baseballs, wood bats, batting helmets and one set of catcher’s gear will be on hand for camp use. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE: Campers will NOT be allowed to participate without a properly completed MLB Waiver/Release Form. These forms will be available at the camp registration desk the day of the event. If you won’t have a parent or legal guardian to sign the form at registration, you may request one in advance through Gary Randall – [email protected] and one will be e-mailed to you. Please be sure to bring the completed form with you to the camp. CONTACT PERSON: Should you have any questions, contact Gary Randall – [email protected]. If weather is an issue the day of the event, text or call 803-984-2927. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOUTING BUREAU Liability Waiver and Release In consideration of being allowed to participate in any tryout, workout or other activity (“Tryout”) organized by the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, a Major League Club or any other Major League Baseball individual or entity (collectively, the “Baseball Parties”), the undersigned prospective player (“Player”) agrees to assume all risks incidental to such participation (including, without limitation, injury or loss to person or property). Each of the undersigned hereby agrees to release and forever discharge each of the Baseball Parties from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether in law or equity, known or unknown, that any of the undersigned ever had, now has or hereafter can, shall or may have against any of the Baseball Parties arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to Player’s participation in such Tryout. Each of the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of Player hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Baseball Parties from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, whether in law or equity, known or unknown, incurred by any of the Baseball Parties and arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to Player’s participation in such tryout, workout or other activity. Each of the undersigned parent(s) or guardian(s) of Player hereby ratifies Player’s execution of this waiver and release form. At least one parent or guardian of Player must sign this form if Player is under the age of 21, in order for Player to participate in any Tryout. Player SignatureName (printed): Date: Player’s date of birth: Parent / Guardian SignatureName (printed): Date: Parent / Guardian SignatureName (printed): Date:

Region X Report: April 18

Individual Hitting Rank Athlete College GP AB H 2B 3B Runs RBI BA 1 Billy Vaughn Pitt Community College 10 32 14 2 0 9 5 0.438 2 Cody Dolan USC Sumter 40 126 55 11 0 29 32 0.437 3 Scott Price USC Sumter 40 134 58 9 3 32 24 0.433 4 David Donald Spartanburg Methodist College 37 104 44 12 4 33 37 0.423 5 Bruce Caldwell Spartanburg Methodist College 47 156 66 16 3 49 52 0.423 6 Marcus Wojtkowicz Louisburg College 27 52 21 2 0 12 13 0.404 7 Randon Sandifer Florence-Darlington Technical College 43 136 55 5 1 26 28 0.404 8 Kyle Towles USC Lancaster 16 102 41 10 0 34 19 0.402 9 Tyler Long Louisburg College 39 105 42 7 1 26 22 0.400 10 Zack Houchins Louisburg College 45 155 62 15 2 53 45 0.400 11 Brantley Rumford USC Lancaster 17 110 41 10 1 31 25 0.373 12 Kyle McCrossen Louisburg College 29 62 23 6 0 7 11 0.371 13 Mardu Smith Florence-Darlington Technical College 35 102 37 8 1 31 19 0.363 14 Steve Nyisztor Louisburg College 42 149 54 9 0 40 32 0.362 15 Brandon Rawe Louisburg College 37 75 27 7 0 18 19 0.360 16 Wil Leathers Spartanburg Methodist College 27 92 33 7 2 24 17 0.359 17 Stephen Dowling Florence-Darlington Technical College 44 129 46 8 1 43 34 0.357 18 Jordan Williams USC Lancaster 13 54 19 4 0 9 13 0.352 19 Zach Hawley USC Sumter 22 43 15 4 1 14 13 0.349 20 Matt Rubino Florence-Darlington Technical College 42 142 49 17 2 37 33 0.345 21 Seth Neely Spartanburg Methodist College 47 157 54 11 0 48 24 0.344 22 Casey Cooper USC Lancaster 17 93 32 7 0 23 33 0.344 23 Nick Lacik Florence-Darlington Technical College 46 135 46 5 1 33 19 0.341 24 TJ Ehrsam Louisburg College 36 41 14 2 0 9 11 0.341 25 Zack Smith USC Sumter 41 141 48 8 0 34 37 0.340 26 Ryan Walker USC Salkehatchie 33 103 35 6 0 15 24 0.340 27 Manny Felix Florence-Darlington Technical College 36 92 31 10 0 23 27 0.337 28 Derrick Parnell USC Sumter 25 52 17 4 0 12 9 0.327 29 Josh Greene USC Sumter 41 138 45 10 1 27 17 0.326 30 Corey McKinney Guilford Technical Community College 31 86 28 5 0 13 13 0.326 Home Run Leaders Rank Athlete College GP AB HR 1 Gabe Craven Florence-Darlington Technical College 42 132 14 2 Bruce Caldwell Spartanburg Methodist College 47 156 13 3 Zack Houchins Louisburg College 45 155 12 4 Matt Rubino Florence-Darlington Technical College 42 142 7 5 David Donald Spartanburg Methodist College 37 104 6 6 Manny Felix Florence-Darlington Technical College 36 92 6 7 Josh Tant Florence-Darlington Technical College 24 62 6 8 Zack Smith USC Sumter 41 141 6 9 Stephen Dowling Florence-Darlington Technical College 44 129 5 10 Casey Cooper USC Lancaster 17 93 5 11 Chris King Louisburg College 44 126 4 12 Chris Robinson Louisburg College 38 104 4 13 Brandon Rawe Louisburg College 37 75 4 14 Steve Nyisztor Louisburg College 42 149 4 15 Ernesto Fernandez Guilford Technical Community College 40 112 4 16 Scott Price USC Sumter 40 134 4 17 Josh Bowers Louisburg College 27 65 3 18 Edwin Soto Guilford Technical Community College 29 58 3 19 Byron Haag USC Lancaster 10 59 3 20 Brantley Rumford USC Lancaster 17 110 3 21 Seth Neely Spartanburg Methodist College 47 157 3 22 Zach Burkhart Guilford Technical Community College 38 100 3 23 Tyler Long Louisburg College 39 105 2 24 Ryan McPhail Spartanburg Methodist College 23 55 2 25 Will Price Spartanburg Methodist College 5 19 2 26 Wil Leathers Spartanburg Methodist College 27 92 2 27 Tyler Crocker Florence-Darlington Technical College 32 82 2 28 Michael Whited Guilford Technical Community College 37 91 2 29 Cody Dolan USC Sumter 40 126 2 30 Jared Huffman USC Lancaster 16 99 2 31 Jordan Williams USC Lancaster 13 54 2 32 Ryan Walker USC Salkehatchie 33 103 2 33 Ryan Cranmer Pitt Community College 10 35 2 34 Robbie Dodds Spartanburg Methodist College 38 123 2 35 Kyle Towles USC Lancaster 16 102 2 RBI Leaders Rank Athlete College GP AB RBI 1 Bruce Caldwell Spartanburg Methodist College 47 156 52 2 Zack Houchins Louisburg College 45 155 45 3 David Donald Spartanburg Methodist College 37 104 37 4 Gabe Craven Florence-Darlington Technical College 42 132 37 5 Zack Smith USC Sumter 41 141 37 6 Chris King Louisburg College 44 126 36 7 Stephen Dowling Florence-Darlington Technical College 44 129 34 8 Matt Rubino Florence-Darlington Technical College 42 142 33 9 Casey Cooper USC Lancaster 17 93 33 10 Steve Nyisztor Louisburg College 42 149 32 11 Cody Dolan USC Sumter 40 126 32 12 Chris Robinson Louisburg College 38 104 28 13 Randon Sandifer Florence-Darlington Technical College 43 136 28 14 Manny Felix Florence-Darlington Technical College 36 92 27 15 Brantley Rumford USC Lancaster 17 110 25 16 Ryan Walker USC Salkehatchie 33 103 24 17 Ben Boykin Spartanburg Methodist College 41 120 24 18 Seth Neely Spartanburg Methodist College 47 157 24 19 Scott Price USC Sumter 40 134 24 20 Tucker Coward Louisburg College 43 131 23 21 Robbie Dodds Spartanburg Methodist College 38 123 23 22 Tyler Long Louisburg College 39 105 22 23 Jordan Garrett USC Sumter 37 94 22 24 Jake Watson Louisburg College 43 131 21 25 Jacob Murphy USC Lancaster 17 82 21 26 Zach Burkhart Guilford Technical Community College 38 100 20 27 Brandon Rawe Louisburg College 37 75 19 28 Mardu Smith Florence-Darlington Technical College 35 102 19 29 Nick Lacik Florence-Darlington Technical College 46 135 19 30 Kyle Towles USC Lancaster 16 102 19 On Base Percentage Rank Athlete …

Bio: Jason Kullman

-Jason Kullman- Jason Kullman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a kid he split his time growing up between Allentown and Pittsburgh where he played football, basketball and baseball through high school. Kullman pitched and played quarterback before shoulder injuries forced him to stop playing competitively in high school. After high school, Kullman made his way to Conway, SC enrolling at Coastal Carolina University in 2005. In 2009 he earned his bachelor’s degree in English along with a minor in Journalism from CCU. In addition to playing baseball and basketball, he also has worked as an umpire and referee. In January of 2010 Kullman began working for Diamond Prospects as an editor while living in Myrtle Beach, SC. After nearly six years in Myrtle Beach, he moved back to Allentown, Pa with his dog Bailey and is currently working for the Hartford Insurance Group as a customer service consultant while continuing his duties with DP. In addition to editing the game recaps, he also selects the Uncommitted Players of the Week and assists with the DP All-Academic Team.

Bio: Derick Urquhart

-Derick Urquhart- Derick Urquhart is a native of Florence, SC, attending South Florence High where he was a three time All-State outfielder and three time All-Region player. He was also named the Bruins Offensive Player of the Year twice, helping lead the Bruins to a #7 national ranking as a senior. After high school Urquhart signed with the University of South Carolina, where he was a four year starter for the Gamecocks. As a senior, he led the team in HR’s (20) and RBI’s (79), helping the Gamecocks peak at #3 in the country. He finished his career in the top five all-time for many of USC’s records, including runs scored (1st), hits (2nd), home runs (7th), RBI’s (5th), total bases (2nd), doubles (3rd) and games played (3rd). Honors include being team captain, winning the Coaches Award, named to NCAA Coral Gables All-Regional team, named a finalist for the SEC Sportsmanship Award, winning USC’s male sportsmanship award and, more recently, being named to two different USC All-Era teams. After college, Urquhart was taken in the 16th round by the Montreal Expos. He spent six seasons in pro ball with the Expos and Anaheim Angels that included being named to the Texas League All-Star game in 2002 and reaching Triple-A in 2003. Following his playing career, Urquhart settled back in Florence where he now leads the Florence American Legion baseball team. In his 14 seasons, he is the program’s all time winningest coach in its 85 year existence, with an overall record of 392-117. His 392 wins is good for 2nd all time in South Carolina legion baseball history. Florence has advanced to a state record 6 consecutive state title games, winning it all 4 times (2012, 2014, 2016, 2017). In 2012, Urquhart led Florence to its first state and regional title since 1943, and its first ever appearance in the American Legion World Series, finishing 5th in the country. 11 former players have gone on to play professionally while 27 have signed D-1. In 2010, Urquhart was inducted into the Florence Athletic Hall of Fame, serves on the Hall of Fame committee and was its president 2015-2016. He began work with Diamond Prospects in 2010 as an area scout in the Pee Dee and eastern part of the state. He is married to wife Amy and they have a daughter Cate (8) and son Fisher (1).

Bio: Michael McDonald

-Michael McDonald- McDonald is a 2008 graduate of Coastal Carolina University. While in college he worked for the Atlanta Braves doing pitching charts and video for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for four years. After graduation, McDonald accepted an internship with Bill James and John Dewan’s statistical analysis company Baseball Info Solutions where he watched Major League Baseball games and input data that was then outsourced to Major League Baseball Teams, Sports Agencies, Baseball Websites and ESPN. After finishing at Baseball Info Solutions, he then accepted an a Pro Scouting Internship with the Toronto Blue Jays where he did video, pitch charts, spray charts, statistical analysis, accumulate scouting reports, evaluate prospects in the Eastern League (AA), as well as other duties assigned to him by the coaching/scouting and player development staff. McDonald was also an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays where he helped evaluate talent in North/South Carolina and Virginia for the MLB Rule V draft. In 2012-13, McDonald was an assistant coach at the East Coast Pro Showcase. He is now an associate scout for the New York Mets. He has also spent time in Mexico learning to speak Spanish in an effort to communicate with Latin American athletes. For the third year, McDonald will serve Diamond Prospects in 2014 as an area scout in the Coastal region.

DP’s Pro Day: Schedule & Player Notes

Schedule for Sunday – January 29, 2012 9:00 AM Check-in at AC Flora HS (Pick-up jersey) 9:40 Players meeting in RF 10:00 60’s begin, then Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens 1:00 Pro Day ends Most Important Thing: Please stay turned to www.TheDiamondProspects.com in the hours leading up to the event for any last second announcements. Also, in the case of inclement weather before the event, the DP website will be our only way of communicating with you. ————————————– Player Notes -Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, bat, glove, helmet, spikes, indoor shoes and any other equipment you may need. DP will provide your jersey. Hitters: Bring wood bats. Cages will be available to hitters upon arrival and throughout the event in the indoor facility. -Wood bats will be used for hitters during BP; cages, balls will be available to hitters prior to event. -The registration tables will be stationed at the AC Flora indoor facility, down the RF line and beside the parking lot. -Players are allowed to leave once they have completed their portion of the workout -DP apparel will be available for purchase 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 + tax Directions to AC Flora: click here If weather drives us indoors, we have secured the AC Flora HS indoor facility Weather.com: http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USSC0065?role=

DP Summer Showcase: Application 2013

Tentative Schedule for June 12-13, 2013 Printable Wednesday: 8:00 AM Session I: Check-in at AC Flora (Pick-up jersey) 9:00 Session I: 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens 11:45 Session II: Check-in at AC Flora (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 Thursday: 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 AC Flora ———————————————————————————————- 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 Diamond Prospects, LLC, its staff and/or AC Flora 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 April 5 Late Registration Fee: $220-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline June 5 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 event 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: $_______________