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-DIAMOND PROSPECTS SHOWCASE- Lexington High School – November 5-6, 2011 Diamond Prospects announces a two-day "open" showcase on Sunday & Saturday, November 5-6, 2011 at Columbia’s Lexington HS for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 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 host two "invite-only" events in 2011, 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 13 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.

  Tentative Schedule for November 5-6, 2011 Saturday: 8:00 AM             Session I: Check-in at Lexington HS  (Pick-up jersey) 9:00                  Session I: 60’s, Defensive Workout, Batting Practice, Bullpens 11:45                Session II: Check-in at Lexington HS (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          Un-signed Senior Game Sunday: 9:00-6:00          Underclassman 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 Lexington HS  ———————————————————————————————- 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, its staff and/or Lexington 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:     $145-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline September 28 Late Registration Fee:      $220-Please make checks payable to Diamond Prospects, Deadline October 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: $_______________

July 30, 2011 S.C. Diamond Devils win CABA 18U National Championship Mt. Pleasant — Brandon Hester pitched a complete-game six-hitter with seven strikeouts that helped the S.C. Diamond Devils 17U Black squad to a 4-2 win over the New York Scout 18U Team in the national championship game of the CABA 18U Wooden Bat World Series at Patriots Point Stadium on Saturday. The Diamond Devils, who went 9-0 in the week-long tournament, knocked off Team Georgia, 8-0, in a semifinal matchup Saturday morning. Josh Escoffier pitched a complete-game five-hitter and Nick Ciuffo went 4-for-4 to pace the Devils. Ryan Mason added three hits for the Devils. Ciuffo was named the tournament’s MVP after going 16-for-27 (.593) with four doubles, three triples and 10 RBI. Devils’ shortstop Austin Hill earned the tournament’s Golden Glove award. In the title game, Jake McBreairty and Korey Dunbar had two hits each to pace the Devils. "The kids played great," said Diamond Devils coach John Rhodes. "I was delighted how they responded this week. I knew they had it in them to play this well, it was just a matter of getting it done." Semifinal S.C. Diamond Devils 8, Team Georgia 0 Team GA — 000 00 — 0 Devils      — 014 21 — 8 Championship S.C. Diamond Devils 4, NY Scout Team 2 NY      — 010 001 0 — 2 Devils — 110 020 x — 4

Coaching Changes: The Summer of 2011 has brought about change at some very successful programs… and it involves some household names on the prep-front. A lot of shifting took place with head coaches and assistants too. Below are some of the skippers that will don new uniforms and/or roles in 2011: (L-R, Brian Hucks, Brooks Shumake, Joel Vaughn, Tim Perry)  High School  2011 Coach  2012 Coach  Airport  John Johnson  Tim Perry  Barnwell  Joel Vaughn  Don Mims  Brookland-Cayce  Brian Hucks  Bo Bowers  Byrnes  Dwayne Haun  Michael Maus  Garrett  Dirk Thomas  –  Greenwood  Brad Richardson  Joel Vaughn  Greer Middle College  Rob Dobbins  Roe Coleman  Lakewood  Tommie Jones  Scooter Prince  Lexington  Tommy Mishoe  Brian Hucks  Ridge View  Robbie Hardy  –  Riverside  Mark Kish  Travis Pittman  Rock Hill  Chris Bates  Keith Cottrell  Spring Valley  Charlie Wentzky  Collin Liggitt  Sumter  Brooks Shumake  Joe Norris  Walhalla  Jamie Garland  Josh Harrison  Wando  Banks Faulkner  Dirk Thomas  White Knoll  Jonny Thompson  Brooks Shumake  Woodland  Rusty Charpia  Charles Assey

Invitees: Please see very important notes at bottom of page. UPDATED August 4  -Pitchers-  App  Con  Name  High School  Committed  +  +  Grant Holmes  Conway  –  XX  INJ  Tripp Rollings  Andrew Jackson  –  +  +  Akeem Bostick  West Florence  –  XX  under armour  Jamie Callahan  Dillon  South Carolina  +  +  Wales Toney  TL Hanna  Clemson  +  +  Brandon Hester  Stratford  South Carolina  +  +  Austin Livingston  Ashley Ridge  Citadel  +  +  Austin Mason  Eastside  –  +  +  Tyler Jackson  Wren  South Carolina  +  +  Nathan Helvey  Fort Mill  C of C  INJ  XX  Erich Knab  Carolina Forest  –  +  +  Zach Sightler  Brookland-Cayce  Winthrop  +  +  Nick Jobst  Lexington  –  +  +  Dylan Miller  Boiling Springs  –  +  +  Alex Rhodes  Greenwood  Erskine  +  +  Hamilton Heatly  TBD  –  +  +  Josh Simpson  Union  –  +  +  Player Loving  AC Flora  –  +  +  Andrew Tomasovich  Fort Mill  –  +  +  Robert Gray  Carolina Forest  –  +  +  Chris Orlando  Carolina Forest  Citadel  +  +  JD Waite  Pinewood Prep  –  XX  FB  Zach Lavary  Goose Creek  Citadel  +  +  Zach Wimmer  Cane Bay  Citadel ++ INJ  still attending  Tucker Burgess  Easley  Clemson  +  +  Michael Wright  Gaffney  –  +  +  John Leopard  South Aiken  –  +  +  Garrett Gallagher  Berkeley  –  +  +  Mike Morrison  Gilbert  –  +  +  Zach Bridgeman  Byrnes  –  +  +  Dylan Rogers  Union  –  +  +  Matthew Quarles  Emerald  –  +  +  David Sauer  Dutch Fork  –  +  +  Keith Davis  York  –  +  +  Colin Brady  Pendleton  –  +  +  Trevor Hutto  North Augusta  –  XX  XX  Billy Ferguson  North Myrtle Beach  Citadel  +  +  Layton Meachem  Mauldin  –  +  +  Colie Bowers  Lexington  C of C  +  +  Drew Moyer  Gilbert  –  +  +  Garrett Lovorn  Pendleton  –  +  +  Kyle Dyson  Hanahan  Charleston Southern    +  Chris Washington  Marion  –  xx  xx  Tyler Thornton  Wade Hampton  –  +  +  Josh Escoffier  James Island  –      Forrest Arnold  Airport  –  +  +  Korbin Causey  Loris  – -Catchers-  App  Conf  Name  High School  Committed  XX  team usa  Nick Ciuffo  Lexington  South Carolina  +  +  David Houser  AC Flora  –    + OF only  Ray Murphy  White Knoll  C of C  +  +  Skyler Hunter  Hanahan  Citadel  XX  INJ  Robbie Morris  Irmo  USC Upstate  ++XX  hospital  Devin Walker  Lugoff-Elgin  Winthrop  +  +  Stephen Windham  Summerville  Citadel  +  +  Zach Haralambis  Chapin  Charleston Southern  +  +  Tyler Romanik  Blythewood  –  +  +  Corey Brown  Laurence-Manning  Flo-Dar Tech  +  +  Drew Fisher  Chesnee  –  +  +  Chris Stewart  Boiling Springs  –  +  +  Erven Roper  Wren  C of C    +  Josh Mata  Gaffney  –  +  +  Nick Bell  Ashley Ridge  Coastal Carolina  +  +  Ryan Stone  James Island  C of C  +  +  Austin Luttrell  Riverside  –  +  +  Manny Berdayes  Socastee  – -Infielders-  App  Con  Name  High School  Committed  +  +  GK Young  Conway  Coastal Carolina  XX  basketball  Chase Tidwell  Stratford  Presbyterian  +  +  Connor Owings  Gilbert  –  +  +  Bret Hines  Hanahan  –  +  +  Weston Jackson  Eastside  –  +  +  Brooks Yeager  Wade Hampton  Citadel  +  +  Cory Thompson  Mauldin  –  +  +  Jordan Gore  Conway  South Carolina  +  +  Thomas Bessinger  Blythewood  C of C  +  +  Alex Cunningham  Byrnes  Coastal Carolina      Carl Wise  White Knoll  C of C  +  +  Austin Hill  Spring Valley  –  +  +  Kyle Edwards  Seneca  –  +  +  Donald Gillespie  AC Flora  –  +  +  Matt Williams  Belton-Honea Path  –  XX  FB  Glenn Batson  Greenville  Clemson  +  +  Bradley Jones  Travelers Rest  C of C  +  +  Austin LaBounty  Gilbert  South Carolina  +  +  Drew Cole  Pendleton  –  +  +  Matt White  Summerville  –  +  +  Weber Pike  Beaufort  South Carolina  +  +  Kyle Whitman  Nation Ford  Clemson  +  +  Andrew Reardon  Sumter  –  +  +  Taylor McCuen  Greenville  –  +  +  Sammy Taormina  Northwestern  Liberty  +  +  Jake Walton  Union  –  +  +  Christian Dorothy  James Island  –  +  +  Philip Watcher  Sumter  –  +  +  Seth Lancaster  Hanahan  –  +  +  Nick Pappas  Dutch Fork  –  +  +  Cody Smith  Lexington  –  +  +  Jared Parnell  Mid Carolina  –  +  +  Augustus Cothran  Blue Ridge  –  +  +  Eli White  Wren  Clemson  +  +  Justin Allen  Wren  –  XX  FB  Ben Boulware  TL Hanna  –  +  +  Ryan Perkins  Woodruff  –    +  Casey Parker  Airport  –  +  +  Kevin Hickey  Hilton Head  –  +  +  Trevor Bradley  White Knoll  –  +  +  Will Thompson  Dorman  –  +  +  Jared Williams  Gilbert  –  +  +  Garrett Chapman  West Florence  –      KiJana Madden  Hillcrest  –  +  +  Bryan Dye  Ashley Ridge    +  +  Corey Cremonese  Boiling Springs    +  +  Adam Renwick  Dorman  Clemson -Outfielders-  App  Conf  Name  High School  Committed  +  +  Clark Scolamiero  Greenville  –  +  +  Reed Rohlman  Byrnes  Clemson  +  +  Tray Roberts  Aiken  –  +  +  Gene Cone  Spring Valley  South Carolina  +  +  Steven Duggar  Byrnes  Clemson  XX  XX  Lorenzo Wright  Ashley Ridge  C of C  +  +  Andrew Cox  Belton-Honea Path  Clemson  +  +  Jason Smith  Gilbert  Citadel  +  +  Brandon Burris  Blythewood  –  +  +  Maleeke Gibson  Thomas Sumter  Clemson  +  +  John Mulkey  Emerald  Clemson  +  +  Anthony Paulsen  Spring Valley  –  +  +  Blue Sanderson  South Aiken  –  +  +  Michael Patrick  Northwestern  Winthrop  +  +  Jackson Vause  Lower Richland  –  +  +  Wesley Rodgers  JL Mann  Furman  +  +  Trey Hayes  Palmetto  Presbyterian  +  +  Taylor Widener  South Aiken  –  XX  team usa  Kevin Woods  Fort Mill  –  +  +  Jake McBreairity  Wando  –  +  +  Taylor Kellner  Boiling Springs  –  +  +  Bobby Delly  Andrew Jackson  –  +  +  Jae Roberts  Hammond  –  +  +  Jamal Keels  Manning  –  +  +  Drew Joiner  Riverside  Citadel -Honorary Managers-  Hotel  #  bio  Fungo  BP  Team  Name  High School  Color  Th/Sat-fam  55  +  Y/N  Y/N  Northwest  Steve Scolamiero  Greenville  Orange  Fri/Sat-fam  2  +  +  X  Northeast  Tom Myers  Spartanburg  Blue  xx  –  +  X  +  Midwest  Barry Fogle  Pelion  Black  xx  21  + …

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-SC Select Team- Class Name School 4A Grayson Greiner Blythewood 3A Michael Gilroy Brookland Cayce 4A Daniel Gossett Byrnes 3A Cole Lee Chapin 4A Hunter Cole Dorman 4A Joey Pankake Easley 2A Shon Carson Lake City 1A Will Robbins Lewisville 4A Andrew Faulkner South Aiken 3A Tanner English St. James 4A Bruce Caldwell Sumter 4A Jordan Montgomery Sumter 4A Garrett Boulware T L Hanna 3A Kyle Martin Wade Hampton (G) 4A Connor Bright Wando 4A Robbie Streett White Knoll Coaches:       Scott McLeod Chapin   Barry Fogle Pelion   David Skelly Pendleton -North 1A/4A- Class Name School 1A Tyler Boyles Abbeville 1A Kaleb Earls Blacksburg 1A Kelley Butler Chesterfield 4A Ryan McPhail Dutch Fork 4A Hunter Dilworth Easley 1A Daniel Jones Great Falls 4A Jacob Watson Hillcrest 4A Hiller Huggins Irmo 4A Reid Moman J L Mann 4A J. R. Black J L Mann 4A Ethan Adair Laurens 1A Kody Kirkland Lewisville 4A Will Dorton Lugoff Elgin 4A Stewart Hunt Northwestern 4A Taylor Norris Northwestern 4A Brandon Landrie Spartanburg Coaches: Head Brad Richardson Greenwood Asst. Mark Kish Riverside -North 2A/3A- 3A Austin Gambrell Belton-Honea Path 3A Jarad Jennings Belton-Honea Path 2A Colt Ellis Buford 2A Mardu Smith Central 2A Johnathan Stokes Cheraw 3A Austin Kerr Chester 3A Matt Bridges Clinton 3A Kody Hartley Fort Mill 3A Evan Rollison Greenville 2A CJ Edwards Mid-Carolina 2A Samuel Thomas Cothran Palmetto  2A Michael Skelly Pendleton 3A Ricky Rice Union 3A Antonio Wallace Union 3A Jake Wolff Walhalla 2A Taylor Burriss Gilbert Coaches: Head Lee Atkinson Clinton Asst. Tom Petty Union -South 2A/3A-   Class Name School 3A Aaron Poole A C Flora 3A Jordan Williams Airport 2A Peyton Hill Aynor 2A Jamie Strock  Barnwell 2A Jimmy Lindberg Bishop England 3A Kal Davis Camden 3A Taylor Alvarez Chapin 3A Cam McRae Darlington 3A Cole Norwood Darlington 3A Cody Mincey Hartsville 2A Ross White Marion  3A Alex Roberts Myrtle Beach 2A Wesley Camp Pelion 3A Anthony Cossentino St. James 3A Gunnar Heidt St. James 2A Dylan Lee Waccamaw Coaches: Head Denny Beckley Camden Asst. Brian Hucks Brookland Cayce   -South 1A/4A- Class Name School 4A James Reeves Ashley Ridge 1A Randon Sandifer Bamberg Ehrhardt 1A Douglas Ard East Clarendon 4A Terrell Jordan Fort Dorchester 4A Bo Patterson James Island 4A Austin Weekley James Island 1A Wes McCutcheon Johnsonville 1A Jordan Miller Lake View 4A Evan Still North Augusta 4A Bobby Ison Stratford 4A Billy Montroni Stratford 4A Gabe Craven Summerville 4A Michael Blackmon Sumter 4A Joshua Kisamore Sumter 4A Jordan Eysen Wando 4A Chris Harrison White Knoll Coaches: Head Jack Radcliffe Fort Dorchester Asst. Scott Cook Johnsonville  

  MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INNER CITY TRYOUT CAMP     WHEN: Monday, June 18, 2012. Registration begins at 9:00-9:45 a.m. Tool evaluation will start at 10:00 a.m. There is no charge for the camp.   WHERE: USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane, Cary, N.C., 27519   WHO: High school students who attend inner city schools ("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.     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 Signature Name (printed):                                    Date:                                                  Player’s date of birth:                                                                                                                                                                         Parent / Guardian Signature Name (printed):                                    Date:                                                                                                               Parent / Guardian Signature Name (printed):                                    Date: