Teams – Page 52 – Diamond Prospects

Spring Preview: South Aiken Thoroughbreds

By: Bob Polewski – December 14, 2009 The South Aiken Thoroughbreds baseball team looks to continue to build on last years Region V AAA co-championship team. The T-Breds lost three impact seniors but will be returning six starters along with two others who saw a significant amount of time throughout the season. Paving the way on the… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password

Spring Preview: Heathwood Hall Highlanders

By: Ashley Farr – December 14, 2009 Big Shoes to Fill A tradition of winning is something that is hard to achieve. It is a balance of fundamental teaching, chemistry and dedication that few programs ever develop. The Heathwood Hall Highlanders look to continue to progress toward a solid foundation of success in 2010 as they come off a 2009 s… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Pre-Season Rankings: DP – 1A

-1A Overview- Bamberg-Ehrhardt has been the big bad wolf in 1A baseball over the past two years as wire-to-wire favorites to win…and they did. But 2010 opens up the field to some degree with quality teams returning their nucleus. -Overall Ranking- 1-Chesterfield: After a strong charge a year ago, the Rams will feed off of that experience wi… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Pre-Season Rankings: DP – 2A

-2A Overview- 2A baseball is always very compelling to follow and has turned out a fine share of top tier talent over the years. 2010 appears to be another in a long run of successful seasons for this classification, especially at the top of the 2A food chain. But there are plenty of high level prospects in this class too, which could tip the scal… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Pre-Season Rankings: DP – 3A

-3A Overview- Talent galore is spread throughout 3A baseball this spring, hence, a wide open shot at the title. Big bats and power arms are sprinkled all over this classification, creating the makings for a dogfight down the stretch. More than 20 teams could have made a strong case for debuting in the Top 10 and create one of the most in… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Pre-Season Rankings: DP – 4A

-4A Overview- Selecting the tip of the 4A pyramid was not too challenging when looking ahead at the 2010 spring, but after the handful of loaded clubs are listed, an avalanche of contenders presented some tough decisions in rounding out a Top 10. As we have seen in previous years, the darkhorses that have emerged late are often the most d… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Spring Preview: Northwestern Trojans

By: Cory Hyslop – December 1, 2009 The Northwestern Trojans return five starters from their 2009, 22-3 team. Chad Smith (right), Winthrop signee, is back to lead the Trojans on the mound and at the plate. Smith led the Trojans at the plate with a .486 (36-for-74) batting average during his junior campaign. S… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

Spring Preview: Laurens Academy Crusaders

By: Travis Casey – February 18, 2009 Although graduating five seniors in 2008, four of whom were starters, the Crusader baseball team expects continued success on the diamond in 2009. Entering his third season as the head baseball coach, Wofford baseball alum, Travis Casey,is excited about a challenging schedule and encouraged by the team’s pr… The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.

DP Scout Day: Conway Tigers

By: Austin Alexander – February 26, 2009 The 2009 Tigers will feature some new names in the line-up but famiiar faces on the mound, which is where their optomism for the spring lies. Coastal Carolina signee Bobby Watford is on the mend following broken bones in his throwing hand while running "steps" and senior Colby Holmes is back for his final year in a Conway uniform to form a dynamic 1-2 punch in the playoffs. In the meantime, Anthony Carroll and his braintrust will need to locate a #2 arm to complement Holmes and find ways to manufacture runs with speed and execution. Clint Richardson and Cannon Jordan look to serve as table-setters while Ryne Hardwick (right) moves behind the plate as a quality backstop to handle the Tiger pitching staff. Conway opens next Thursday at the IP Classic in a re-match from last year’s State Championship Series when they square off with Boiling Springs. The Tigers would love to find themselves playing for the prize but that will depend largely on Watford’s health and Holmes’ ability to carry the load during the regular season. 60 Times Name Class 60 Time Ryne Hardwick 12 7.44 Colby Holmes 12 7.34 Matt Brown 12 7.69 Michael Frazier 12 7.22 Hayden Watkins 12 7.44 Danny Cole 12 7.66 Rob Brown 12 7.22 Adrien Fugate 12 6.69 Josh Hardwick 11 7.19 Eric Graham 11 7.19 Doug Long 11 7.28 Nicholas Gregory 11 7.06 Cannon Jordan 11 7.31 Ricky Smith 11 8.50 Clay Altman 10 7.87 Clint Richardson 10 6.82 Cody Johnson 10 8.03 Dixon Smith 10 7.82 Gerald Friedman 10 8.51 Jordy Lee 9 7.97 Hunter Gerald 9 7.75 Trey Cooper 9 7.78 Cole Watson 9 8.47 Tyson Larrimore 9 7.35 Marcus Rogers 9 7.75 Dylan Tanner 9 8.13 Jordan Gore 8 8.12 GK Young 8 9.35 Wilson Mishoe 8 8.41 Malik Frazier 8 8.16 Sam Hall 7 8.34 Grant Holmes 7 8.03 Colton Reddish 7 9.50 Matt Rabon 7 8.56 Catchers-Pop Times Name Grade Time Ryne Hardwick 12 1.97-2.10 GK Young 8 2.21-2.38 Top Outfield Arms Rank Name Grade 1 Matt Brown 12 2 Doug Long 11 3 Rob Brown 12 4 Eric Graham 11 5 Grant Holmes 7 Top Infield Arms Rank Name Grade 1 Cannon Jordan 11 2 Marcus Rogers 9 3 Clay Altman 10 4 Josh Hardwick 11 5 Jordan Gore 8 Top Infield Actions Rank Name Grade 1 Jordan Gore 8 2 Josh Hardwick 11 3 Cannon Jordan 11 4 Clay Altman 10 5 Cole Watson 9 Top BP Round/Swing Rank Name Grade 1 Ryne Hardwick 12 2 Cannon Jordan 11 3 Michael Frazier 12 4 Matt Brown 12 5 Clint Richardson 10 6 Doug Long 11 7 GK Young 8 8 Ricky Smith 11 9 Jordan Gore 8 10 Dixon Smith 10 Pitchers DP Note: To view Conway pitching info from February 14 scrimmage/scout day, click here. Top Prospects Rank Name Grade Position 1 Colby Holmes 12 RHP 2 Bobby Watford 12 RHP 3 Jordan Gore 8 SS 4 Ryne Hardwick 12 C/INF 5 Matt Brown 12 OF 6 Clint Richardson 10 OF 7 Cannon Jordan 11 INF 8 Josh Hardwick 11 INF 9 Grant Holmes 7 OF/RHP 10 GK Young 8 C Note: Prospect Rankings are based on the player’s current ability level combined with how he projects at the next level. Additional Info: A local radio station will be broadcasting Conway road games on the internet…For more info, click here.

Spring Preview: Rock Hill Bearcats

By: Kyle Liebler – February 25, 2009 The 2009 Bearcats move into Region IV this year and look forward to a year that will include a lot of traveling. The region includes Rock Hill, South Pointe, Lancaster, Ridgeview, Spring Valley and Blythewood. The Bearcats come into this years season with a chip on their shoulder after finishing in a four-way … The new DP website is here. For all the great DP content, subscribe. If you have any login/subscription issues, please contact our support team. Your feedback on the new experience is appreciated as well.