Anyone can post their ESG baseball updates here.
I’m in Buffalo along with Josh Thomson, but we’re trying to cover every sport. So I’ll only get to one, maybe two baseball games. Any info you guys provide is welcome.
UPDATE, Sunday: For the second straight Games, rain has killed the baseball medal games. The weather this morning was fine, but the fields were not. The baseball committee instead used head-to-head results from pool play to determine the medal winners. Western beat Hudson Valley in pool play, which gave Western the bronze.
UPDATE, Saturday: Rain has postponed the bronze medal game with Hudson Valley trailing Western 2-0 in the top of the fourth. It will be continued tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. if the field is playable.
UPDATE, Friday: The offense finally got in gear in a 9-2 win over Adirondack. Seth Lamando went 3 for 4 to lead the 12-hit attack. Mahopac’s Alec Petrone had two RBI and two runs. Cole Doucette pitched a two-hitter. The bats banged out another nine hits in the second game against Western, but this time the pitching failed in a 10-7 loss to Western. Lamando went 2 for 4, making him 7 for 15 in the four games. Wardy Polanco scored three times.
Hudson Valley is 2-2 after four games. That puts them on the outside looking in at a gold medal game. Long Island is 4-0 and has locked up one of the two spots. The second spot will come down to Western (3-1), Central (2-2), and Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley needs to beat New York City Saturday morning, which it probably will. But it needs Central to beat Western, which would put all three teams at 3-2. The second gold-medal spot would then come down to a tiebreaker. As long as HV wins Saturday morning it will at least play for a bronze medal.
UPDATE, Thursday: Hudson Valley split in its first day of action. They beat Central in the first game behind a one-hitter by Seth Lamando. The Ketcham junior also drove in a run. New Rochelle’s Matt Duran went 2 for 3 with two RBI. They lost the second game to Long Island in 10 innings, 7-6. North Rockland’s James Wargo started and went five innings. He was relieved by Matt Horton, who took the loss. Scott Hagan, Lamando, and Wardy Polanco each had a pair of hits.
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The Clippers have a great record in that just about everyone who plays for them , goes on to play college ball regardless of their skill level.Check the website for 2009 + 2010. That’s a lot of kids playing college baseball. They got kids at major schools , and kids at JCs. They realize not everyone is a superstar but if you aspire to play, they will find you a place. Like the coach says in ten years they have built up connections with many schools,and they know how to showcase players. If you want to play college baseball they are a great team to play for. These teams are going to cost some dollars no doubt, but you should not criticize them on this blog without presenting facts instead of heresay. Hopefully, that b.s. your talking doesn’t influence any parent, or player. Nobody’s perfect but they do a pretty good job.
Bottom line is if you’re good enough for the next level then SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE will find you and if you’re good enough for the level after again SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE will find you
But…..you have to go places to be found and the Clippers go places
Can’t, High school players been seen during there season ? Also, Isn’t the beginning of the players notoriety start during their regular season. So, basically high school players don’t have to play during their high school season because summer ball will get them ready for all the tournaments.
Unless you’re on the level of the Suffern kid from last year , most schools are not going to scout a H.S. baseball game when they can attend a PG, or other event and see a greater concentration of talent playing v. better opposition. Let’s face it, most H.S. line-ups contain maybe 3-4 good hitters, and most H.S. staffs have 1, maybe 2 kids that throw the ball decently. H.S. stats don’t count for much because of these facts. It is more important to show what you can do playing in the Summer. Unless a top flight player , a kid needs to have that one good game or moment that wows a scout and gets him noticed so that at subsequent events that scout will follow up. Some of it involves being in the right place, at the right time. So I could not disagree with Bottom Line any more based on what I have seen over the years. You need to play in these events , and the more the better. The Rangers, Clippers, etc… know which ones to go to and do a great job. Furthermore, Fletcher, Mercurio, have many contacts with the college coaches and have some level of creditability with them, to a point that they are not going to steer them wrong on a player. IF you add it all up, if the goal is to play college ball, these teams are the way to go. If there is anyone that can offer up a player out of the 4 county area that did not go this route , and I am sure there are some cases, it might be interesting to hear how that kid got recruited.
Seth Lamando without question is a great ball player period. He will find success as a pitcher in college and maybe further. Disturbing is that you have to read about how he can do everything…. I read statements that if not pitching for ketcham he would be the SS. Has anyone looked at Corey Gallinari? I have been watching him for the past few years and never saw anyone with his soft hands and great range. He covers most of the left side of the field making it easier for the other players in their respected positions. He turns the cleaniest double play I have ever seen even at the college level. Everyone should be getting their just dues. This takes nothing away from Seth.
Corey is very , very good no doubt , but did you happen to see the game he had to sit out last year played at Dutchess Stadium where Lamando subbed for him ? He looked pretty good. I seem to remember one diving play he made in the hole, and another when he crossed over to the 2nd base side to make a play. The kid looked pretty good is all I’m sayin.
Com’on, Man!!
The parents of Lamando and Gallinari should talk this out amongst yourselves. I mean…you guys go to the same school…why involve all of Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, and Dutchess? We don’t care.
If Seth is that good, people will see. Unfortunately, you will turn him into a kid that people root against. Follow the Panik, Ciocchi, Aviles model…keep your collective mouth shut!!
It is amazing how certain people just “happen to see so-and-so play”. We know it is mommy and daddy.
Com’on, Man!!!
I seriously doubt Seth’s parents have ever made any kind of comment here. They are just not that type of people.
Mr. Gallinari , if you knew him, is more of a RockNRolla
and not a baseball blogger , so you can pretty much rule him out too.
And why would you root against anyone ?
These are H.S. kids we are talking about here.
This is a baseball blog so when someone sees outstanding ballplayer(s) you cannot comment on it ?
just got back from perfect game in jupiter. good competition and great games. so clipper coach, i see you answered my e mail. no i will not shut up but i will put this out there. how much do yo charge per kid for the summer? you had 3 teams last year how much did you gross? by the way are you the real clipper coach or Imbiciale? put up or….....
Gemmell gives NE PG Purple walk-off win
10/22/2010 8:00:13 AM
1B Brett Gemmell (2012 Marlboro, NY) went 2-for-3 with two singles to lead the NE PG Purple squad to a 3-2 win over the Louisiana All-Stars Friday morning, and his last base hit proved to be the most crucial.
With PG and the All-Stars knotted at two run apiece in the bottom of the seventh, Gemmell drove in the winning RBI on a one-out single and scored RF Nick Triplett from second.
Louisana RF Jacob Lesage (2011 Greenwell Springs, LA) also had a stellar offensive outing despite the team loos, going 3-for4 with three straight singles. RHP Mitch Anthony (2011 Ruston, LA) touched 88 in his 1/3 of an inning in relief in which he allowed one hit and struck out one while showing a strong arm, a good down-hill delivery, a clean arm circle, and sink on his fastball.
Byars, Hoffman triple in NY PG win
10/22/2010 11:55:18 AM
CF Matt Byars (2011 Birmingham, AL) and 3B Jeff Hoffman (2011 Albany, NY) both tripled to help the NY PG Dark Green team to a 8-4 win over the Bo Jackson Midwest squad Friday morning.
Byars went 1-for-3, hitting a two-RBI triple in the second, showing a good bat speed and a nice swing. Hoffman, who came in as a pinch hitter in the sixth, went 1-for-1 with a RBI triple that went blazing down the right-field line.
RHP Dillon Carr (2011 Croton Harmon, NY) held Bo Jackson at bay through three innings, allowing just one hit while striking out four. Carr showed a tight 72-mph curve with 11-5 spin and occasional run on his fastball.
de Marte Pitches Marucci to 3-0 Win
10/24/2010 7:23:48 PM
RHP Jonathan de Marte (2011) held a solid Team Elite lineup in check over 5 shutout innings as Marruci Elite prevailed 3-0. de Marte topped out at 91 with a nasty 11-5 Curveball, a 79 MPH Slider and a good straight Changeup. de Marte scattered 4 hits and a walk while striking out 5 to earn the win. LHP Joey Arena (2011) closed out the final 2 innings, facing one over the minimum thanks only to an error behind him. Arena touched 85 and commanded a 4 pitch mix well.
What a great weekend of baseball !! Jupiter is “a Baseball Junkie’s Paradise” Quote from Iona Prep Head Coach Fred Gallo who was on hand along with Coach Caputo. The boys from the area did very well and its was really a great time. Who ever was posting the updates, thank you.
To AOL: I’m sure you were not in Jupiter.. Not sure what the cost will be this summer since we haven’t done the schedule, checked on airfares etc etc. If you want to know ..come tryout and make the team. Or if you happen to be a parent, what was your income? LOL… I told you above, either post your name or send me an email personally and I’d be more then happy to help you out.
On another note, here what is included when you play for us and you can check with the other programs. Uniforms(shirts, helmets, hats, baseballs etc, Insurance, tournament entrance fees, 25 nights in hotels, round trip airfare, recruiting information and the fact that you are on a team with a data base and access to hundreds of coaches and a program that has secured Millions of dollars in scholarships to D1, D2 and NAIA schools. Enough said.
Gallinaro/Lamando,
You should listen to RCK. You will never convince anyone that you are not the parents, or a very close relative. It is just too obvious.
Maybe I am wrong, but, RCK doesn’t seem to be rooting against, just giving a common sense warning.
We have seen some very good ballplayers’ parents brag and write about their kids, only to make their kid a target.
Just ask Iacomini, Mercurio, and Hagan. All very good ball players who went on to play DI baseball. But every mistake they made was magnified on this blog because of the bragging and campaigning for ‘Player of the Year’.
They brought it on themselves. Don’t make the same mistake.
My son never played for the Clippers but I too went to Jupiter with my son and he played for the Clippers Coaches there. I can tell you first hand that my son 1) will be at the Clippers winter workout and 2) I will pay whatever it costs if he can make the team for next summer. If you saw how hard these gentlemen work for the players and the number of contacts they have, it’s unbelieveable. The number of college coaches and pro scouts that come asking questions about players was like nothing I had ever seen.
I’m sure it was tough on them too because they had 2 teams and some games overlapped. They managed by hoping in their golf carts and jumping from field to field. There was even one morning when just before game time, Coach Mercurio wasn’t happy with the turnout of college coaches. He drove his cart down to the other end of the complex and brought 4 coaches back with him. Just amazing.
Mr Aol, how many games did you see and what can you report on the players from Section 1? It appears that you wrote your post after getting back home at 5pm on Sunday so I can only sumize that you saw none of the Sunday games. I’m sure you also were not up and at the fields for the 3- 8am games played by the locals. I too like coach, question whether you were there at all. I also question what your attacks on the Clippers are all about. Can you tell us how much it costs for the NY9, Taconic or Bayside cost? I know because my son played for one of them and I can tell you, at the end of the summer season, the Clippers are a bargain. Question, Did your son not make the team?
Just an FYI, to play on one of the PG teams in Jupiter costs $549. about the same as going to a showcase. Do you know what it cost to play on one of the PG teams run by the Clippers like the one my son played on? $549. Hmmmmmmm
I think it’s time to get this blog back to what it should be, touting Section 1 players and not a venue for cowards to hide behind ficticious names and bash people and take cheap shots at those trying to help others
The same person put the most recent post about Lamando, and the stuff about the Clipper kids and the two Taconic kids that pitched for the team from La.. It came out of the Perfect Game scout blogs from the two most recent tournaments. They are not my kids and I do not have a son currently playing high school baseball. They were posted on this baseball blog for informational purposes only, not to promote anyone in particular. I thought that’s what this blog was for? As I said I do not have a son playing h.s. baseball but I welcome reading any posts on any player put on here. If people are jealous of players like Lamando and de Marte that’s their problem. These kids are talented and must have worked hard to get where they are at this young of an age. Kudos to them , and to their coaches and parents that helped them along the way.
the question was never answered about how much was charged to the kids from the 3 teams last yr. 100 kids at the winter clinic at $400 a clip is 40,000. . you didnt mention that . admit it 3 teams and price wow. BB dad your probably one of the people who got sucked in by the BS that they give. especially the coach with the LOUDEST MOUTH.
Come on now….this stuff has been revisited for several seasons now….These are money making machines for those “coaches” who are running them. Nice work if you can get it. Milking a cash cow.
They will have 6 teams in each division so long as there are checks to be written?
My guess is they want over $2000 per player now, maybe $3000 or more?... Ridiculous in my opinion, for the average HS player who gets sucked in for team “National” or “West” or “East” or whatever name they give to the B, C, D and E teams this year.
I think American is their best team but just like the cost, nobody will actually explain that to you.
There is a way to settle this once and for all. Do a comparison between the three primary teams Rangers , Clippers, Team NY and what the price paid covers. Someone could post the price they paid for each team and also what that got them for the money. Also, some may charge a fee for Summer only, and then ask for more $ for Fall, and then if you do play in something like the Jupiter thing you shell out some more. I cpuld be wrong about this but I believe back in 2008 the Taconic fee was not all inclusive – did not include travel arrangements, meals, etc and the Clippers did. Not sure how it is being done now ?
AOL did your kid really get cut? Instead of blogging, teach him to catch and throw. Your a bitter person with a grudge. Thank goodness your hear to help us all.
Did anyone ever say that these people who give up there summers to spend with players and then help get them into college are not entitled to make money? This is a business. Go shop somewhere else. Take you kid and go play Legion,WPBA or WBA. They are about $1000 for the summer and you will never get recruited.
Look at all these teams websites. It’s all spelled out for you. There is no guess work. Teams for graduated seniors, juniors and then underclassmen. How difficult is this stuff for some of you to grasp!
Call the S Florida Bandits. $7000. to just get in the program. $1800 to get on a roster. Travel, hotels and meals are not included. $15000 + for a summer
Like all things in Life, you get what you pay for. For me, I want the best chance at playing for a D1 program down south. Which of these teams can help me most
The question was not answered because you didn’t email me… Plain and simple. Nothing to hide here. It’s all on the website and I think I’ve answered your questions. You haven’t answered any. If you have a problem with us or how we do things and have no intention of playing for us, why do you need to hide behind AOL. Someone like you should really sit down and see what the costs may be before you start wondering if anyone is making money. I’ll give you one quick fact. Our bill for vans last summer was almost $30,000. start there
I also have no idea what Taconic, College Select, SOAC Legion or NY9 cost nor do I care. We set our schedule, figure our costs and then figure the price. Then we decide if adjustments to the schedule need to be made. All of these programs play different type schedules and use different modes of travel. For us, it’s one price and mom and dad are not required to travel. We just feel more comfortable this way. Last summer we spent 17 days straight on the road and 21 of those 25 days in hotels. We do pay for airfare and meals also
Winter workouts begin January 9. Over 20 colleges have already asked to attend and work at the clinics. Once again, it should be very beneficial for guys to get an early look. These clinics are there for guys to get ready for their high school seasons. This year we will also be incorporating the Diamond Buddies in with us and us with them.
Someone above mentioned Jupiter and the cost. That is soley a Perfect Game event and all the kids played on Perfect Game teams coached by the Clippers Staff. We were the only local team that has that opportunity and have for the past 4 years.
No mention above but the PG-Pruple team made up of all 2012 players opened the tournament with with a 2-1 victory over the Virginia Canes. The Canes had 14 D1 commits on their team. They eventually finished in the top 5 and could have been eliminated with a third victory for the Purple team. The team went 2-2.
The PG-Dark Green team which was our 2011 players also finished 2-2 with victories over Bo Jackson and Fl Elite. Very nice finish for the boys from the area.
Lets see now how the college deals shake out.
Top 100 Countdown: 81. Joe Panik (St. John’s)
BY BRIAN FOLEY – OCTOBER 26, 2010
POSTED IN: 2011 CBB TOP 100 PLAYERS, 2011 TOP PLAYERS, BIG EAST, CAPE COD LEAGUE
The CBB continues our countdown to the start of the 2011 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top 100 Players in the country. We will be providing one player per day until we reach number 1.
We continue the countdown today at number 81 with St. John’s junior shortstop Joe Panik. He is from Hopewell Junction, New York and attended John Jay High School. He was a four year letterwinner with the Patriots as he was a two-time team captain, two-time all-state selection, and two-time all-section honoree. As a senior he was named sectional, league and county player of the year while leading the team to a league championship.
As a freshman in 2009, Panik appeared in 50 games (49 starts) as he hit .332 with 11 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 47 RBI while having a team high 29 walks. He was named a second team Freshman All-American by the NCBWA.
Panik continued his strong college career as a sophomore in 2010 as he finished second on the team with a .374 average while hitting ten homers and driving in 53 runs. He ended up finishing second on the team in slugging percentage (.621) and on-base percentage (.477) behind NCBWA Freshman of the Year Jeremy Baltz. He did struggle on defense as he made 15 errors for a fielding percentage of .949.
He spent the summer of 2010 in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox where he batted .276 with eight doubles, two home runs and 19 RBI in 42 regular season games. Panik also drew a team-best 20 walks, led the team with a .386 on-base percentage and was a perfect 11-for-11 in stolen base attempts. He was named a CCBL All-Star as he went 1-2 in the game. (Live Blog|Recap)
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Cristian Fiorito of Iona Prep and the Clippers has committed to Concordia College for next fall. Way to go Cristian !!
hey clippper coach, any news from the team on committments
Posted them above but here goes:
Scott Hagan – Binghamton
Dane McDermott – High Point
Brett Miller – High Point
Jeff Hoffman – East Carolina
Jake Matranga – Concordia
Cristian Fiorito – Concordia
Rob Alonso – Dominican
Fabio Ricci – Newberry
Waiting on another one or two this week.
The World Yacht Clippers Winter Clinics begin January 9. Application can be found on the Clippers website http://www.clippersbaseball.org
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Hows the 2011 summer team looking this year? Any new kids we should look out for?