Summer Showcase: 2017

Diamond Prospects executed our 12th Annual, two-day “open” showcase on Wednesday & Thursday, June 7-8, 2017 at Columbia’s River Bluff HS for 2018, 2019 and 2020 graduates in the most perfect June weather of all-time! 40+ evaluators joined us in laying eyes on a host of young talent, dozens of new names emerged and quite a few Palmetto Games tickets were punched! Stay tuned in the coming days as we roll out a ton of info over these very successful couple of mornings and afternoons at the yard…Coming Soon!

Summer Showcase: Application 2017

Tentative Schedule for June 7-8, 2017 Wednesday: 8:00 AM             Session I: Check-in at River Bluff (Pick-up jersey) 9:00                  Session I: 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens 11:45                Session II: Check-in at River Bluff (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 for 2 teams Thursday: 9:00-6:00          Games for 6 teams *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 ———————————————————————————————- 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:     $175-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline March 29   Late Registration Fee:      $235-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline May 29  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: $_______________  

Pro Day-2017: Schedule & Player Notes

Schedule for Sunday – January 22, 2017 9:00 AM  Check-in at River Bluff HS begins (Pick-up jersey) 10:00      FREE: Leo Mazzone speaks (Hospitality Room-Endzone) 10:45      Players meeting on football field (Carl Edwards Jr speaks) 11:30      60’s begin, then Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens 2:30 PM   Pro Day ends Most Important Thing: Please stay tuned 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 and Twitter @diamondprospect will be our only way of communicating with you. ————————————– -Player Notes- -Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, wood 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 covered facility. Please put all equipment in the 1B bullpen, not a dugout. -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 River Bluff facility, up the RF line beside the football field and parking lot. -Parking: Please use the second school entrance and park beside/enter thru the football stadium. -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 River Bluff: click here If weather drives us indoors, we have secured the River Bluff HS covered facility Weather.com: http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USSC0065?role=

DP Pro Day: 2017

DP’s 11th Annual invite-only Pro Day was hosted on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at River Bluff High School. Over the years, 137 players that have attended this event were later selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, perhaps a few more a were present at this event! 80+ scouts were in attendance as we dodged Mother Nature and her nasty curveballs. This year, World Series Champion and 2010-2011 Pro Day alum Carl Edwards Jr. (left) was on hand speaking to the 2017 class of players. We were also honored to have former Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles pitching coach Leo Mazzone (right) as our guest speaker to players, parents, coaches and fans prior to the event, FREE for all. Stayed tuned in the coming days as we roll out player info from Sunday…plus finally introduce video to DP!

Bio: Cory Welch

-Cory Welch- Cory Welch served as the pitching coach at JL Mann High School from 2012-2017. During Welch’s tenure at JL Mann, nine pitchers continued their career at the next level. Also in his time at JL Mann, the Patriots have captured the Region, District, and Upper State titles in the 2015 and 2016 season. Prior to arriving to JL Mann, Welch served as the Head Baseball Coach at Southside High School in Greenville, SC from the years of 2010-2012. Welch is from Anderson, SC where he played at Westside High School and was an All-Region selection in 2003 & 2004 and participated in the 2004 North/South All-Star Game. Following his time at Westside, Welch continued his baseball career at Anderson University and contributed to the pitching staff at Anderson in a variety of ways. He was named Most Valuable Pitcher in the 2008 season and currently holds the school record in career appearances (99). Welch is also a pitching instructor in the Upstate area and coaches with Canes Baseball in the summer and fall seasons. He lives in Fountain Inn, SC with wife Meredith, son Colt (10) daughter Mary Collier (7) and Olivia Claire (3).

Pro Day Application

Tentative Schedule for Sunday, January 22, 2017 9:00-10:30 AM     Check-in at River Bluff HS (Pick-up jersey) 10:00                       Guest Speaker: Leo Mazzone in hospitality room (Free to participants) 11:00                   All players report to football field for meeting 11:30                   60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens (12-pitch pens)  2:30 PM               Event Ends *Note-Concession stand will be available, courtesy of River Bluff HS. —————————————————————————————- 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 The Diamond Prospects, LLC, its staff and/or River Bluff 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:  $80-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline is Friday, January 11. 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: $_______________

Pro Day: Invite List

Pro Day – River Bluff High School Sunday, January 22, 2017 Application Guest Speaker: Leo Mazzone. Google the name if his resume is not easily in the front of your mind. Hint, pitching coach for three Hall of Famers you should know. This baseball guru will speak to participants, parents and coaches on Sunday morning before the event! CJ Edwards: Players will get another treat when a DP alum and this Chicago Cubs champion speaks to the players in attendance before the event begins. Pitchers  Name  High School  Committed  Logan Chapman  Easley  South Carolina  Carmen Mlodzinski  Hilton Head  South Carolina  Bryar Johnson  Carolina Forest  Coastal Carolina  Devin Beckley  Camden  Citadel  Tristen Hudson  Seneca  West Virginia  DeOndre Smith  Ashley Ridge  Sptg Methodist  Connor O’Rear  South Aiken  –  Cam Tringali  Cardinal-Newman  South Carolina  Jack Stamler  JL Mann  South Carolina  Corey Stone  Mid-Carolina  South Carolina  Jackson Lindley  TL Hanna  –  Cam Reeves  Northwestern  South Carolina  Josiah Sightler  Swansea  South Carolina  Garrett McDaniels  Pee Dee Academy  Coastal Carolina  Nathaniel Lamb  Chesnee  C of C  Geoffery Gilbert  Bishop England  Clemson  Daniel Lloyd  Summerville  South Carolina  Wesley Sweatt  Northwestern  South Carolina  Rob Hughes  Northwestern  Furman  Austin Kerr  Chester  Coastal Carolina ’15  John Gilreath  Northwestern  South Carolina  Will Cockman  Riverside  –  Hayden Houchens  Dorman  USC-Lancaster  Jon Scott  Lexington  C of C  Seth Chestnut  Barnwell  –  Reagan Fowler  Pee Dee Academy  Presbyterian  Josh Church  Ashley Ridge  South Carolina Catchers  Name  High School  Committed  Bo Taylor  South Pointe  Coastal Carolina  Christian Maggio  Carolina Forest  Charleston Southern  Dallas Callahan  Byrnes  Coastal Carolina  Jared Kirven  Lexington  Clemson  Davis Wilber  Wando  USC-Upstate  Jax Cash  Spartanburg  Furman  Weidner Wilfong  Hartsville  –  Austin Morgan  Easley  USC-Upstate  Luis Campusano  Cross Creek (GA)  South Carolina Infielders  Name  High School  Committed  Houston Wright  Gaffney  C of C  Blake Jeter  JL Mann  South Carolina  Elijah Henderson  Blue Ridge  Clemson  Mason Streater  Boiling Springs  South Carolina  McLendon Sears  Wilson Hall  South Carolina  Kyle Watkins  Ashley Ridge  Sptg Methodist  Douglas Angeli  Dorman  UNC-Wilmington  Jordan Holladay  Sumter  South Carolina  Aaron Adams  River Bluff  C of C  Lane Botkin  AC Flora  –  Reece Cormier  Dutch Fork  –  Chad Fairey  Ninety-Six  Clemson  Jacob English  St. James  South Carolina  James Parker  TL Hanna  Clemson  Aaron Copeland  Clinton  C of C  Mac Starbuck  Easley  Clemson  Hagan Alberson  Palmetto  –  Matthew Lumsden  JL Mann  Clemson  Alex Nash  Waccamaw  – Outfielders  Name  High School  Committed  Jordyn Adams  Bythewood  –  Ward Hacklen  Dutch Fork  –  Bryce Teodosio  Mauldin  Clemson  Alex Stennett  Nation Ford  Sptg Methodist  Shi Smith  Union  South Carolina-FB  Jadarius Munford  Lamar  Flo-Dar Tech  Chad Brown  Wade Hampton  Sptg Methodist  Jordyn Adams  Blythewood  –  Jake Swartz  West Florence  Duke  Chase Roberts  Lugoff-Elgin  Clemson  Jon-Mitchell Carter  Dillon  Coastal Carolina  Furman Wilson  Seneca  –  Bryson Ward  Gaffney  C of C  Peyton Young  Palmetto  Coastal Carolina  Vince Bodison  James Island  –  Bradwin Salmond  Lugoff-Elgin  –  Jaret Montenery  Waccamaw  Winthrop  Shon Carson  Lake City  South Carolina ’15 DP Note: With the assistance of many next level evaluators and our Diamond Prospects scouts, above is the listing of players that are invited to our 2017 Pro Day. We certainly realize each year that some very good players are left off of the list. We also appreciate in advance zero solicitation from parents regarding names not listed.

DP Fall Showcase: Player Info & Notes

Schedule for Saturday & Sunday, November 5-6, 2016 -Rosters- Saturday 8:00 AM          Session I Check-in at River Bluff HS entrance in RF beside FB stadium 8:40               Session I Players report to practice field/track 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 Tim Perry 12:40             Session II players report to practice field/track for a meeting and stretch 1:00              Session II Workout (60’s, Defensive workout, BP, Bullpens) 4:00              Senior Game: White vs Black (10+ inning game) Day 1  Session 1 – Red, Grey, Orange, Gold Session 2 – Green, Blue, White, Black !!Adjust Clocks!! Sunday 9:00               Red vs Grey (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 Saturday, 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 practice field/track 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 Saturday, 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 seminar will be held in hospitality room of end zone in football stadium 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 Fall League: ASG – Greater Rock Hill

DP Fall League: All-Star Game (GRHFL) Winthrop Ballpark – Wednesday, October 26, 2016 -Rosters-   Game Day Schedule: 4:30-5:00: Player check-in at entrance gate to Winthrop Ballpark.  5:20-5:50: Team White BP (on field) 5:50-6:20: Team Black BP (on field) 6:20-6:30: Team White In/Out 6:30-6:40: Team Black In/Out 6:40-7:00: Field Prep & Introductions 7:05: First Pitch (8 inning game)   Game Info: –Game jerseys will be distributed at player check-in -Team Black: home team, 1B dugout -Team White: visiting team, 3B dugout -No time limit to game. 8 innings unless we must make an adjustment -7 hitter max to any half-inning -Free admission  -Concession stand will not be open FREE ADMISSION

DP Fall League: Winthrop All-Star Game Rosters

DP Fall League: All-Star Game (GRFL) Winthrop Ballpark – Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Schedule & Notes -Team White- Coaches: Eddie Tisdale (Cougars) & Mike Partlow (Bearcats)  #  Name  League Team/High School Grad Yr  Committed 1  Lumpkin, Willie  Bearcats/Rock Hill HS  2019  – 2   Luther, Kane  Falcons Black/Nation Ford HS  2017  – 3   Hoffman, Nick  Falcons Red/Nation Ford HS  2017 SMC  4   Davis, T.J.  Cougars #2/York HS  2018  – 5   Parks, Hunter  Cougars #1/York HS   2019  – 6   Partlow, Connor  Bearcats/Rock Hill HS  2018  – 7   Timmons, Jackson  Bearcats/Rock Hill HS   2018  – 8   Clayton, Nick  Cougars #1/York HS  2019  – 9   Kenley, Levi  Falcons Red/Nation Ford HS   2018  – 10   Caldwell, Thomas  Cougars #2/York HS  2017  – 11   Gammons, Noah  Bearcats/Rock Hill HS   2018  – 12   Wyatt, Joseph  Falcons Red/Nation Ford HS  2017  – 13   Grant, C.J.  Cougars #1/York HS   2017  – 14   Devinney, Austin  Cougars #2/York HS   2017  Pfeiffer 15   Sherrill, Bryson  Bearcats/Rock Hill HS   2017  – -Team Black- Coaches: Kelly Clayton (Trojans) & Darrell Williams (Patriots)  #  Name  League Team/High School Grad Yr  Committed 1  Boan, Coby  Trojans/Northwestern HS  2018  – 2   Sivec, Derek  Falcons Black/Nation Ford HS   2018  – 3   Bott, Bradley  Falcons Black/Nation Ford HS   2019  – 4   Ashley, Brandon  Trojans/Nation Ford HS   2017  – 5   Kelso, Tim  Falcons Red/Nation Ford HS   2018  – 6   Gardiner, Will  Trojans/Northwestern HS   2017  – 7   Teague, Sabin  Patriots/North Gaston HS   2019  – 8   Reeves, Cameron  Trojans/Northwestern HS   2018  South Carolina  9   Lipe, Daniel  Patriots/South Pointe HS   2017  – 10   Early, Jake  Patriots/Westminster Catawba   2017  – 11   Sweatt, Wesley  Trojans/Northwestern HS   2018  – 12   Rowland, Carson  Patriots/Westminster Catawba   2019  – 13   Hughes, Rob  Trojans/Northwestern HS  2018  – 14   Izzo, Greg  Falcons Black/Nation Ford HS  2017  – 15   Sheldon, Zander  Falcons Black/Nation Ford HS   2017  –