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DP Summer Showcase: Player Invite 2013

Diamond Prospects Showcase AC Flora High School – June 12-13, 2013 Print Application Diamond Prospects announces a two-day “open” showcase on Wednesday and Thursday, June 12-13, 2013 at Columbia’s AC Flora HS for 2014, 2015 and 2016 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 110 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 host two “invite-only” events in 2013, 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 16 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 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. Print Application

Bio: Dom Duggan

-Dom Duggan- Dominick Duggan, a Pittsburgh, PA native, has joined the Diamond Prospects staff as a scout/evaluator of South Carolina’s high school teams. Duggan joins the DP crew after a recent move back to the Palmetto State since his playing days at Coastal Carolina University. Duggan is presently an Associate Scout for the San Francisco Giants. Most recently, Duggan played the 2010 season for the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League. He started every game in centerfield, committing no errors and a career high 9 assists for the Crushers as well as leading the league in stolen bases that season with 48. His plans to return the next year were interrupted by a career ending shoulder injury that required rotator cuff and labrum surgery. Prior to the 2010 season, Duggan played in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Giants drafted him in the 32nd round of the 2007 MLB Draft, following a strong senior season for the Chanticleers. He played all throughout the minor league system from their Arizona Rookie League, to the Augusta Green Jackets of the South Atlantic League, as well as the San Jose Giants of the California League. Duggan finished his first season with a .292 BA and lead the AZL Giants in triples that year. In his final full season with the Giants organization, Duggan lead the 2009 Green Jackets in stolen bases and all outfielders in fielding percentage. After transferring from John Carroll University following an All-American freshman season, Duggan was a three-year starter for the Chanticleers in centerfield from 2005 – 2007. He earned All-Conference Honors in ’05 & ’07 and was part of a lot of firsts for Coastal Carolina. The ’05 Chants earned their first 50-win season in school history as well as their first #1 seed in the Tempe, AZ Regional. The standard of excellence was once again raised in ’07 with another 50-win season and the University’s first Regional Host, where Duggan earned All-Myrtle Beach Regional Honors. During his career the Chants won 132 games, two conference titles and two #1 Regional Seeds. Dominick Duggan currently resides in Conway, SC and also serves as a personal instructor and coach at Coastal Baseball Academy.

Pro Day: Application 2012

Tentative Schedule for January 29, 2012 9:00 AM Check-in at AC Flora (Pick-up jersey) 9:40 All players report to RF for meeting 10:00 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens (12-pitch pens) 12:45 PM Event Ends 1:30 USC Intra-Squad at Carolina Stadium *Note-Concession stand will be available, courtesy of AC Flora. —————————————————————————————- Diamond Prospects Pro Day 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 payment to: Diamond Prospects : PO Box 1262 : Conway, SC 29528 **Stay tuned to TheDiamondProspects.com leading up to the event for hotel information, directions, rosters, last second announcements, etc. Name ____________________________________ High School ____________________ Grad Year ________________ Address ___________________________________ City __________________________ State ______ Zip __________ Home # _______________________ Cell # ______________________ Email _________________________________ Committed ___________________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, its staff and/or AC Flora High School officialsfrom 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 ______________ Registration Fee: $55-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline is Tuesday, January 24. Due to insurance, site fees and other expenses involved that are paid-in-full prior to the workout, this event is NON-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to move the workout indoors. Note: Showcase application and tuition must be received, not post-marked, by the posted deadline. Total amount enclosed: $_______________

Border Battle: Player Notes and Schedule

Schedule for Saturday & Sunday – October 29-30, 2011 -Saturday, October 29- Capital City Stadium 8:20 SC 13’s BP on the field 8:40 VA 13’s BP on the field 9:05 SC 13’s INF/OF 9:15 VA 13’s INF/OF 9:30 VA 13’s vs SC 13’s* 12:00 SC 12’s BP on the field 12:20 VA 12’s BP on the field 12:45 SC 12’s INF/OF 12:55 VA 12’s INF/OF 1:10 VA 12’s vs SC 12’s* Carolina Stadium 12:00 USC Fall World Series 1:30 VA 13’s BP in cages 1:50 NC 13’s BP in cages 2:30 VA 13’s INF/OF 2:40 NC 13’s INF/OF 3:00 NC 13’s vs VA 13’s* 4:00 VA 12’s BP in cages 4:20 NC 12’s BP in cages 5:00 VA 12’s INF/OF 5:10 NC 12’sINF/OF 5:30 NC 12’s vs VA 12’s* -Sunday, October 30- NEW Carolina Stadium NEW + Sunday’s schedule has been bumped up 30 minutes, play on the field when USC completes their fall game 1:00 NC 13’s BP in cages 1:20 SC 13’s BP in cages 2:00 NC 13’s INF/OF 2:10 SC 13’s INF/OF 2:30 SC 13’s vs NC 13’s* 3:30 NC 12’s BP in cages 3:50 SC 12’s BP in cages 4:30 NC 12’s INF/OF 4:40 SC 12’s INF/OF 5:00 SC 12’s vs NC 12’s* *Denotes Home Team; 1B Dugout-Home Team, 3B Dugout-Visiting Team. **Players: Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your BP time. ***NOTE: FYI, If games end quickly, the next contest will begin ahead of schedule on Sunday. All other times will remain as scheduled unless weather, or the threat of rain, forces us to speed ahead. -Mercy Rule: There is no mercy rule for this event. -In the event of inclement weather, a game is considered official after five innings. Player/Parent Notes -Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, helmet, spikes, indoor shoes and any other equipment that you may need. We will provide your jersey. –This is a wood bat event. Please bring your own lumber. -The registration tables will be stationed on the concourse directly behind homeplate at Carolina Stadium at Gate 4… It will be down the 1B line at Capital City Stadium. -At USC, overflow parking will be available to players and parents in the centerfield lot. Please park there and enter through the Gate 4 behind homeplate, FYI it is a 0.2 mile walk. Limited and handicap parking does exist beside the stadium on the 1B/RF side. -No spikes are allowed in the cages or in the stadium, only on the field. No sunflower seeds in the cages. -Concessions will NOT be available. Admission: $20 Tournament Pass, Ages 10 and under are FREE. The pass is good at both sites all weekend. Hotel info: We have secured a reduced rate at a Columbia hotel, be sure to mention Diamond Prospects for the aforementioned discount. Sleep Inn – 803.731.9999, $69.99 + tax For more info and directions to this Sleep Inn, click here. Directions: To Carolina Stadium, 431 Williams St, Columbia 29208. For Carolina Stadium info, click here. To Capital City Stadium, 301 S. Assembly St, Columbia 29201. For directions click here. -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. If games end early and allow us to move ahead of schedule, please understand that we will quickly roll into the next phase of the schedule. Tournament Info -If game is tied after 7 innings, one additional extra inning will be played. Each game will feature seven complete innings, even if the winning team hits last. -No inning will feature more than 8 hitters. If 8 hitter rule is envoked, one run will be added for each remaining out, ie 0 outs=3 runs, 1 out=2 runs, 2 outs=1 run. Most Important Thing: Please stay tuned to TheDiamondProspects.com in the days leading up to the event for any announcements/last second adjustments. Also, in the case of inclement weather during the event, the DP website will be our way of communicating with you.

Bio: Billy Sylvester

-Billy Sylvester- Sylvester has 13 years of experience in pro baseball. With the Braves he was selected as the #6 overall prospect and as having the best curveball in the entire organization. He was a member of the 40-man major league roster for 3 years and made 7 all-star games including the Major League Futures Game in 2001. He also played in Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Taiwan. Sylvester also pitched in the Rangers, Nationals and Athletics organizations. Sylvester attended Spartanburg Methodist College for two years and had committed to Clemson University after leaving SMC as the single season leader in wins, innings pitched and complete games. After his playing career he has been a high school coach at Laurence Manning Academy, Francis Marion University, as well as a coach with the Diamond Devils. Currently he is the Head Coach at Darlington High School and coaches the SC Shockwave. This spring, Sylvester will cover games in the Pee Dee and Lowcountry for Diamond Prospects. Sylvester is a native of Darlington, SC. He played baseball, football, and basketball at St. John’s High School and then Hudgens Academy. Sylvester resides in Darlington with his wife Jodie and their three children: Sara Beth (8), Wes (5), and Josey (3).

Bio – Randy Carlson

-Randy Carlson- Randy Carlson recently completed his sixth season as an assistant at The Citadel where he served as the team’s hitting coach while working with the catchers. Carlson is currectly the team director at the East Coast Baseball Academy (ECBA). He also conducts lessons and camps in West Ashley. During the Spring, he will serve as DP’s area Scout in the Charleston area. While at The Citadel, during his tenure as the hitting coach from 2009-2011, Carlson saw the Bulldogs set several program records on offense and saw the catchers excel defensively behind the plate. In addition, he has coached multiple draft picks that have left their mark in the school record books in Chris McGuiness, Richard Jones, Sonny Meade and Bryan Altman. The Citadel catchers combined for a league-low five errors and a fielding percentage of .988 in the 2011 season. Meanwhile, opposing base runners were thrown out on 28 different occasions, second most in the SoCon. Freshman backstop Joe Jackson was named to the SoCon All-Freshman team along with third baseman Drew DeKerlegand as both first year players hit over .300 on the season. In 2010, Carlson worked with All-Southern Conference second baseman and catcher Bryan Altman who racked up 70 RBI, third most in school history in a single season. He also worked with leadoff man Nick Orvin who broke into the top-10 in runs scored in a single season for the second consecutive year. The 2009 Bulldogs ranked eighth in the country as a team in hits with 728, ranked 16th in doubles with 140 and ranked 19th with a .333 team average on the way to establishing new school records in hits and total bases. Sonny Meade, Richard Jones, Bryan Altman and Nick Orvin all entered the single-season top 10 list in hits in 2009 under Coach Carlson. Bulldog catchers excelled behind the plate under Carlson’s direction. In 2008, the catching staff led the Southern Conference in stolen bases against with a league-low mark of 45 SBA. The Bulldog catchers were second in the SoCon in fewest passed balls and had the third fewest amount of errors in the league. In 2007, The Citadel backstops combined for a .989 fielding percentage, ranking them second in the Southern Conference. The past three seasons, Bulldog catchers have been ranked at the top or near the top of the Southern Conference, thanks to Carlson’s guidance. In 2007, true freshman Richard Jones received numerous accolades under Carlson’s guidance, earning Freshman All-America accolades by Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball, Baseball America, Rivals.com and Ping! In addition, Jones was named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year while also being named All-Southern Conference and garnered All-Southern Conference Tournament Team accolades. Known primarily for his bat, Jones also had a stellar season behind the plate, ranking third in the SoCon as he gunned down over 30 percent of base runners attempting to steal. A 2003 graduate of Lander University, Carlson was the assistant coach at his alma mater from 2003-05 where he worked with the catchers, outfielders and hitters. He also acted as first base coach and camp director. In 2005, he coached a Lander team that reached the national ranks at No. 7, the Bearcats’ highest ranking in school history. Carlson has also coached 22 players that went on to the professional ranks. Carlson received a coach’s award in 2001, and was named to the Peach Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2001 and 2002 during his playing days at Lander. He was part of a Bearcat team that was ranked as high as ninth nationally in 2001. That same club finished the ’01 season with a school record 33 wins, including a season-high 18 Peach Belt Conference victories. In every season in which Carlson was a player or coach, Lander was ranked among the top 30 in the country. The Gerry, N.Y. native also played at Jamestown Community College, leading his team to the NJCAA Regionals in 1999. Carlson left his mark on the Jayhawk record books, ranking first in career walks, fourth in career triples, fifth in career at bats, ninth in career runs scored and 10th in career hits. Prior to coming to The Citadel, Carlson acted as head coach of the Wayne County Raptors of the New York Collegiate Baseball League in the summer of 2005. A 1997 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School in Sinclairville, N.Y., Carlson is an active member of the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Border Battle

South Atlantic Border Battle: This past weekend, the 3rd Annual South Atlantic Border Battle was hosted in Columbia at USC and Capital City Stadium. The event pitted the top 2012 & 2013 players from SC, NC and VA prospects… The SC juniors took the 2012 crown after outscoring both opponents 19-0, allowing only three hits. The NC’s 12’s were paced by pitching as well, also going 2-0. (L-Taylor Widener, South Aiken) Detailed Info: Border Battle Recaps & Prospect Information Scoreboard / Team SC Rosters / Border Battle Website / Border Battle Alumni

Bio: Tim Perry

-Tim Perry- Presently: Tim Perry is entering his first year as the head coach at Airport High School after 10 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level. He will also serve DP as a Recruiting 101 consultant and cover games as an area scout during the spring, just as he did in the Upstate in 2010. As a coach: 13 years of experience College: 10 years, 7 at Division I level, (7 as Pitching Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator, 3 as Associate Head Coach) Newberry College, UNC Asheville, Temple University High School: 3 years, 1 as Head Coach 2006 Big South Championship, 2006 Clemson, SC Regional Championship 2008 Big South Pitcher of the Year: Alan Deratt finished 7th nationally with a 1.74 ERA. 28 All-conference selections and 17 Conference tournament team selections 22 Players gone on to play professionally, 16 of whom are pitchers, 5 current, 1 big leaguer (Tony Campana) As a player: Was a 4-year letterman at Newberry College 36 starts, 54 appearances ( 16 wins, 7 saves) Team leader in IP and K 1995-1997, ERA in 1995-96, Played HS at Riverisde HS Team MVP, 1993 Education: BS degree in Sports Management from Newberry College in 1997, minor in coaching Pursuing MAT in Physical Education from USC currently. Personal: Married to the former Virginia Grace Shaw from Myrtle Beach, SC , daughter Ava Grace Perry, 3 years old.

MLB Players: Coached by AA

Name MLB Club Position Drew Meyer Rangers INF Steven Jackson Yankees/Pirates RHP +Daniel Bard Red Sox/Rockies RHP LJ Hoes Orioles/Astros OF Matt Wieters Orioles/Nationals/Cardinals C Steven Tolleson Twins/Athletics/O’s/Blue Jays INF Justin Smoak Blue Jays/Rangers/Mariners 1B Dustin Ackley Yankees/Mariners UTL Kyle Seager Mariners 3B Cody Stanley Cardinals C +Chris Owings Diamondbacks/Red Sox/Rockies INF/OF Seth Frankoff Cubs/Mariners/Diamondbacks RHP + = Active in MLB

DP Summer Showcase: Player Notes

Schedule for Wednesday & Thursday, June 11-12 2014 Wednesday 8:00 AM Session I Check-in at AC Flora 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) 11:30 Session II Check-in at AC Flora HS (Pick-up jersey) 12:00 PM Recruiting 101 Seminar with Tim Perry 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 Black vs White (10+ inning game) Day 1 Session 1 – Red, Orange, Green, Blue Session 2 – Grey, Gold, Black, White -Rosters TBA – Thursday 9:00 Red vs Orange (10+ inning game) 12:00 Green vs Blue (10+ inning game) 3:00 Grey vs Gold (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 by the RF bullpen/indoor facility 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 Wednesday, Tim Perry 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 siminar will be held in the AC Flora indoor facility, we ask that you bring your own chairs to sit in the air-conditioned unit. -Concessions will be available each day, courtesy of AC Flora HS. FYI, Falcon burgers rank in DP’s Top 3 statewide! –Hydration: It will be hot! Players are encouraged to drink plenty of water before performing. The concession stand will have Gatorade and water, players are also allowed to bring their own cooler. -Baseball jewelry and 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 AC Flora 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.