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  Palmetto Games On Saturday & Sunday at the University of South Carolina, DP hosted our 7th Annual invite-only Palmetto Games for players in the Classes of 2015, 2016 & 2017… Over 100 prospects have attended this event in the past and had their name called on an MLB Draft Day. So many others over the years have experienced Omaha, or some form of college baseball endeavor… This year 100+ college coaches and pro scouts again flocked to see a weekend filled with pitching and defense! Stay tuned for detailed info! Standings / Scoreboard / @diamondprospect Palmetto Games Preview Palmetto Games Archives

Each year our DP staff camps out in grandstands throughout our state. The culmination of what we see and many of the conversations we have result in what has become our marqee event – The Palmetto Games! Like every other year, our 7th Annual classic is a very strict, invite-only event, which is our code word to keep parental promotion at zero. We have surveyed college coaches, pro scouts and consulted our notes… we are now so excited to unveil the fruits of our labor and the exploits of who we deem the top Diamond Prospects in South Carolina: Pitchers  Name  High School  Committed  Jamison Mobbs  Stratford  Clemson  JK Love  Latta  C of C  Clay Helvey  Ft. Mill  C of C  Jake Crawford  Belton-Honea Path  Furman  Dylan Thompson  Socastee  Coastal Carolina  Graham Lawson  Woodruff  –  Harrison Smith  Wando  South Carolina  Sheldon Reed  Emerald  C of C  Trent Autry  Chester  –  Charlie Fessler  Summerville  –  Will Reid  Rock Hill  C of C  Ridge Chapman  Wade Hampton  Sptg Methodist  Jordan Merritt  West Ashley  Citadel  Adam Hill  TL Hanna  –  David Dunlavey  Spartanburg  –  Eric Taylor  Northwestern  Furman  Jeff Gottesman  Wando  –  Cordes Baker  Lexington  –  Jacob Childress  Ninety-Six  –  Carmen Mlodzinski  Hilton Head  –  Anthony Vincelli  West Ashley  –  Jack Schofield  Christ Church  Citadel  Kipp Rollings  Andrew Jackson  Limestone  Evan Sisk  Lewisville  C of C  Tripper Ergle  Blythewood  –  Chase Williamson  Lexington  –  Doug Gressly  Wren  Sptg Methodist  Hank Nichols  JL Mann  Citadel  Lucas Coan  Greenville  Sptg Methodist  Jared Lembcke  Carolina Forest  –  Blake Holliday  Belton-Honea Path  –  Sawyer Bridges  Summerville  Clemson  Ryan McDonald  West Ashley  West Virginia  Will Abbott  Camden  –  Andrew LaFlam  Southside Christian  Citadel  Jacob Oaks  Southside Christian  –  Ryne Huggins  Newberry  Clemson  Jacob Hennessy  Boiling Springs  Clemson  Mat Clark  Hilton Head  –  Bryant Huggins  Darlington  –  Colt Springs  Marlboro Co.  Presbyterian  Austin Schmitz  Socastee  –  Trey Sowell  Central-Pageland  Francis Marion  Duncan Callahan  Dillon  South Carolina  Tig Yoder  River Bluff  –  Brandon Miller  Aiken  Coastal Carolina  Mitchell Mikes  JL Mann  –  Kris Kuhn  Pinewood Prep  –  Nick Burns  Eastside  –  Owen Ravenel  Wando  –  Tristen Campbell  Cheraw  –  Wilson Beattie  Summerville  –  Issac Rodgers  Rock Hill  –  Charlie Bishop  Hillcrest  Navy  Cole Bradley  Christ Church  –  Tyler Fuhr  Pendleton  –  Colby Lee  Latta  –  Britton Beatson  Sumter  –  Will Taks  AC Flora  –  TJ Shook  Dutch Fork  –  Jesse Paul  Strom Thurmond  –  Bryar Johnson  Carolina Forest  –  Catchers  Name  High School  Committed  Noah LoCascio  Wando  William & Mary  Jack Delongchamps  Wando  Charleston Southern  Andrew Friedholm  Riverside  –  Christian Cain  Daniel  –  Harrison Frickman  Porter Gaud  –  Shannon Glover  Richland Northeast  –  Chase McCroskey  Wren  –  Jared Firmstone  Greenville  –  Blake Brady  JL Mann  –  Dax Roper  BHP  –  Josh Church  Ashley Ridge  –  Josh Hernandez  AC Flora  –  Jackson Williams  Latta  –  Dallas Callahan  Byrnes  –  Bradley Davis  Woodruff  –  Tanner Cain  Chesnee  –  Andrew Crook  Blythewood  –  Chase Barbary  Powersville  –  Alex Raines  Blacksburg  Winthrop  Caleb Morris  Airport  –  Drew Yniesta  Ft. Dorchester  –  Infielders  Name  High School  Committed  Tyler Romanik  Blythewood  South Carolina  JD Davis  Stratford  Citadel  Ben Peden  Greenville  Charleston Southern  Dylan Spence  Belton-Honea Path  –  Graham Mitchell  Eastside  –  Oliver Hill  Wando  –  Jake Mueller  Richland Northeast  Wake Forest  Grant Cox  Greenville  Clemson  Dupree Hart  Northwestern  C of C  Clay Hunt  Nation Ford  C of C  Zach Biggers  Walhalla  –  Brett Silas  Midland Valley  –  Drayton Arnold  Myrtle Beach  –  Tyler Crowe  Riverside  Flo-Dar Tech  Cameron Cauble  Carolina Forest  –  Donald Gillespie  AC Flora  Sptg Methodist  Tanner Mack  Wren  Sptg Methodist  Grant Bodison  Mauldin  South Carolina  Hunter Grover  Ashley Ridge  –  Cole Irick  Camden  Charleston Southern  Stone Pellegrino  Dorman  –  Patrick Frick  JL Mann  –  Reid Hardwick  Conway  –  Carson Spiers  Greenville  –  Mason Streater  Byrnes  –  Brandon Fite  Nation Ford  Winthrop  Jonathan Wright  Greenwood  –  Jacob Shirey  Airport  –  Jameson Spitzmiller  Easley  Francis Marion  Trey Polewski  South Aiken  –  Tyler Baker  Spring Valley  –  Connor Wohnig  West Ashley  –  Ryne Maness  Richland Northeast  –  Ryan Knowles  Gilbert  –  Bubba Bowers  Lexington  –  Daniel Myers  Spartanburg  – Outfielders  Name  High School  Committed  Kep Brown  Wando  South Carolina  TJ Hopkins  Summerville  South Carolina  Hunter Lipscomb  Boiling Springs  Winthrop  Lane Ecton  Dutch Fork  –  Austin Riggins  Riverside  Penn State  Chandler Engel  Chapin  Wofford  Bobby Foos  Chesnee  –  Jonathan Browning  Bishop England  –  Matthew Mulkey  Emerald  Winthrop  Thomas Jones  Laurens  –  Shane Faulk  Myrtle Beach  –  Brandon Tillmon  River Bluff  –  Sterling Turmon  St. Joseph’s  –  Connor Grant  Blythewood  C of C  Dante Blakeney  Central-Pageland  –  Jake Wright  Chester  –  Caleb Watkins  Gilbert  –  Adam Campbell  Wren  –  Josh Kiser  South Aiken  –  Jordan Holladay  Sumter  –  Jaylin Jennings  Gilbert  Sptg Methodist Honorary Coaches  Team  Name  High School  Northwest  Scott Erwin  Eastside  Northeast  Brian Simpson  JL Mann  Midwest  Joel Vaughn  Greenwood  Mideast  Phillip Blue  Marlboro Co.  Southwest  Billy Sylvester  Darlington  Southeast  Tim Christy  Myrtle Beach *Players: Your name on this list serves as an invitation to DP’s marquee event, congratulations! Application is linked here: Application *Parents: If your son is not named on this list, please refrain from contacting us to sell your child for an event that is already over the ideal limit of participants. Calls/emails regarding this matter will not be returned. *Parental Promotion: If we have not been clear already… Don’t Do It! Very good players are are left off each year, 2014 is no different… Any call or email regarding the absence of your son will not be returned. *Football Players: Any player with a football conflict must note this info on the application. We will do our absolute best to work with your schedule away from this event but must know in advance. *Rosters: Will be set and exact times will be posted no later than August 5. We must do our best to even out football demands with leveling the positions for each team too, while trying to keep players within the region that they hail from. Stay tuned to the website in the preceding days for updated information, DP will be our way of communicating with you. We …

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-DIAMOND PROSPECTS SHOWCASE- AC Flora High School – June 11-12, 2014 Diamond Prospects announces a two-day “open” showcase on Wednesday & Thursday, June 11-12, 2014 at Columbia’s AC Flora HS for 2015, 2016 and 2017 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 125 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 only host two “invite-only” events in 2014, 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 18 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 the course of 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.

Tentative Schedule for June 11-12, 2014 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 The 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 4   Late Registration Fee:      $220-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline June 4    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: $_______________

Schedule for Saturday & Sunday – August 9-10, 2014 NOTE: For attendees, it would be wise to print off this info  Saturday 8:30                            ME/MW Player Check-in 9:15-9:35                    Both teams: Player Meeting in RF Bleachers 9:35-9:50                    Both teams: Individual & team pictures (RF bleachers) 9:50-10:00                  Both teams: 60-yard dash instruction and warm-up 10:00-10:10                 60’s 10:20-10:40                 ME Batting Practice 10:40-11:00                 MW Batting Practice 11:05-11:13                 ME INF/OF 11:13-11:21                 MW INF/OF 11:25                           Ceremonial First Pitch 11:30                                Mideast vs Midwest* (7-inning game) 12:00                          NW/NE Player Check-in 1:00-1:20                    Both teams: Player Meeting in RF Bleachers 1:20-1:50                    Both teams: Individual & team pictures (RF bleachers) 1:50-2:00                    Both teams: 60-yard dash instruction and warm-up 2:00-2:10                    60’s 2:20-2:40                    NW Batting Practice on field 2:40-3:00                    NE Batting Practice on field 3:05-3:13                    NW INF/OF 3:13-3:21                    NE INF/OF 3:25                            Ceremonial First pitch 3:30                                 Northwest vs Northeast* (7-inning game) 4:00                            SW/SE Player Check-in 5:00-5:20                    Both teams: Player Meeting in RF Bleachers 5:20-5:50                    Both teams: Individual & team pictures (RF bleachers) 5:50-6:00                    Both teams: 60-yard dash instruction and warm-up 6:00-6:10                    60’s 6:20-6:40                    SW Batting Practice on field 6:40-7:00                    SE Batting Practice on field 7:05-7:13                    SW INF/OF 7:13-7:21                    SE INF/OF 7:25                            Ceremonial First Pitch 7:30                                 Southwest vs Southeast* (7-inning game)  Sunday 8:00-8:45                    MW/NW BP in cages 8:50-9:00                    MW INF/OF 9:00                                 Midwest vs Northwest* (9-inning game), Post-Game Ceremony 10:00-11:00                NE/SW BP in cages 11:45                              Northeast vs Southwest* (9-inning game), Post-game Ceremony 12:00-1:00                  SE/ME BP in cages Following Gm 2             ME INF/OF 2:30                                Southeast vs Mideast* (9-inning game),  Post-game Ceremony Key: SW-Southwest, SE-Southeast, MW-Midwest, ME-Mideast, SW-Southwest, SE-Southeast -Rosters- *Denotes Home Team; 1B Dugout-Home Team, 3B Dugout-Visiting Team. ***NOTE: FYI, If games end quickly, the next contest will begin ahead of schedule. All other times will remain as scheduled unless weather hits, or the threat of rain, forces us to speed ahead. –Mercy Rule: For games on Sunday, there will be a ten-run rule after seven innings. There is no mercy rule for Saturday games. -In the event of inclement weather, a game is considered official after 5 innings on Saturday, 7 innings on Sunday. Player/Parent Notes -Players are responsible for bringing baseball pants, HS hat, helmet, indoor shoes and any other equipment that you may need. DP will provide your jersey. –This is a BBCOR event. Players are encouraged to bring their own BBCOR bats. -Wood bats will not be used in games but will be used Saturday in batting practice on the field. Please bring your own lumber. -The registration tables will be stationed on the concourse directly behind homeplate at Gate 4. -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. -Individual and team pictures will be available courtesy of All-American Imaging. -Concessions will be available courtesy of Lexington HS. -DP apparel will be available all weekend. Admission: $15 Event Pass, $10 Day Pass; Ages 10 and under are FREE 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. -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 -Palmetto Games champions will be based on the following info/tie-breakers: 1. Overall Record (1 point for a win, .5 points for a tie, 0 points for a loss) 2. Head-to-Head 3. Run Differential 4. Runs Allowed 5. Runs Scored 6. Coin Flip -If game is tied after 7 innings on Saturday, one additional extra inning will be played. Each game will feature seven complete innings, even if the winning team hits last. No extra innings on Sunday. -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 along with Twitter @diamondprospect