By: Nick Nickles- February 19, 2008
Coach Chris Bates opened up the doors for DP to come in check out the talent-rich JVs, or the “farm team” of the powerhouse Riverside Warriors. The program is no stranger to attention as the local news media was also in to get pictures, interviews and a glimpse of the coaches and players in this proven program of champions. The most impressive characteristic of this young JV squad and Varsity team, who were also working out, was their ability to not get distracted. All the players got their work in and nobody missed a beat as players were called for individual photo shots and interviews. It was just another day at practice for the Riverside Warriors. We were not disappointed. The first JV pitcher threw an 83 MPH fastball on the first pitch in the bullpen session. Here’s how young Warriors did by the numbers…
60 Times
| Name | Class | 60 Time |
| Jordan Bianchi | Fr | 8.03 |
| Ryan Graham | So | 7.45 |
| Austin Lawerence | So | – |
| Jay Lizanich | Fr | 7.53 |
| Evan Marshall | So | 7.41 |
| Shane McMahon | Fr | 7.78 |
| Keith McWhite | Fr | 7.56 |
| Brian Nester | So | 8.56 |
| Taylor Norris | So | 8.13 |
| Nick Peter | Fr | – |
| Matt Reeves | So | – |
| Micheal Scroggs | Fr | 8.25 |
| Blake Sieg | So | 6.91 |
| Raymond Simmons | So | 8.09 |
| Thomas Spencer | Fr | 7.31 |
| Dean Stageberg | Fr | 7.59 |
| Alan Suchy | Fr | 7.44 |
| Drew Swiney | Fr | 7.22 |
| Brett Tompkins | Fr | 8.03 |
| Robbie Wagner | So | 7.84 |
| Matt West | Fr | 7.38 |
| Chase Warren | So | – |
Catchers-Pop Times
| Name | Class | Pop Time |
| Ryan Graham | So | 2.13-2.30 |
| Raymond Simmons | So | 2.50-2.54 |
| Robbie Wagner | So | 2.56-2.62 |
Top Outfield Arms
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Drew Swinney | Fr |
| 2 | Thomas Spencer | Fr |
| 3 | Evan Marshall | So |
| 4 | Blake West | Fr |
| 5 | Blake Sieg | So |
Top Infield Arms
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Shane McMahon | Fr |
| 2 | Taylor Norris | So |
| 3 | Dean Stageburg | Fr |
| 4 | Brian Nester | So |
| 5 | Jay Lizanich | Fr |
Top Infield Actions
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Shane McMahon | Fr |
| 2 | Dean Stageburg | Fr |
| 3 | Taylor Norris | So |
| 4 | Brian Nester | So |
| 5 | Jay Lizanich | Fr |
Top BP Round
| Rank | Name | Class |
| 1 | Drew Swiney | Fr |
| 2 | Ryan Graham | So |
| 3 | Dean Stageberg | Fr |
| 4 | Jay Lizanich | Fr |
| 5 | Alan Suchy | Fr |
| 6 | Shane McMahon | Fr |
| 7 | Chase Warren | So |
| 8 | Matt Reeves | So |
| 9 | Nick Peter | Fr |
| 10 | Blake Sieg | So |
Pitchers
| Name | Class | R/L | FB | BB | CH |
| Brian Nester | So | R | 73-74 | 59-60 | 69-70 |
| Austin Lawerence | So | R | 82-83 with life | 67-68 | 74-75 good sink |
| Chase Warren | So | R | 76-78 | 59-61 solid curve | 67-69 + change |
| Brett Tompkins | Fr | R | 72-73 gets long, sinks it | 68 | 67 compliments fast nicely |
| Dean Stageburg | Fr | R | 75-76 heavy sink | 63 good. 12 to 6 break | 68 + change, well controlled |
| Blake Sieg | So | R | 72-73 | 58-59 | 66-69 |
| Keith McWhite | Fr | R | 71-72 | 54 | 66 |
| Michael Scroggs | Fr | R | 72-75 | 57-59 | 66 |
| Jay Lizanich | Fr | R | 73-74 | 58 | 64 |
| Thomas Spencer | Fr | R | 81-83 | 64 | 67-71 |
| Matt West | Fr | L | 68-71 | 52-54 | 55-58 Best pitch |
Top Prospects
| Name | Class | Scout Notes |
| Thomas Spencer | Fr | Topped out at 83 in the pen, short bulldog frame, with a heavy fastball |
| Matt Reeves | So | Projectable body, above average high school curveball at this time, control needs to improve |
| Austin Lawrence | So | Up to 83 in the pen. Short, athletic frame with a good feel for his pitches. Plus change-up |
| Chase Warren | So | Showed some pop during BP even when he didn’t square anything up. A solid arm. |
| Nick Peter | Fr | A good-looking freshman with some bat-speed |
| Blake Sieg | So | Great body, looks likes a brother of Jared and Jeff Weaver. Yes, a mid 3/4 slot from the bump as well. 6.9 runner. |
| Drew Swiney | Fr | Fundamentally sound. Plus BP round, plus arm from the OF, 7.2 runner. A good looking prospect |
| Alan Suchy | Fr | Quick hands at the plate, showcased himself well. |
| Ryan Graham | So | Athletic catcher that can swing the pole. |
| Dean Stageburg | Fr | Gives the Warriors options on the hill or at SS. Good round of BP |