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| CHASE MCDONALD AT POWER SHOWCASE HR DERBY |
 January 08, 2010 Chase McDonald, Cubs first baseman from J H Rose High School and East Carolina signee will be one of sixty prospects invited to The International High School Power Showcase Home Run Derby held this weekend January 8-10, 2010 at Tropicana Field home of the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa, Florida. This event brings together the Top High School Hitting Prospects from around the world and provides that perfect center-stage opportunity to compete in Major League Stadiums. In order to be selected player's must achieve/maintain a high level of academic status, while possessing leadership qualities and determination that exemplifies respect for the game of baseball. Congratulations to Chase and good luck!! Chase can be followed throughout the event on www.power-showcase.com. |
| UPDATE - CAROLINA CUBS TRYOUT FOR 11/14/09 |
 November 12, 2009
Players/Parents,
Due to Tropical Storm Ida and the forcasted inclement weather for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, our tryout for Saturday has been moved inside to the Courtside Athletic Facility in Greenville, NC. We have reserved the facility from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday 11/14/09. This indoor facility includes multiple hitting stations, batting lanes, pitching lanes and a indoor turf field for baseball.
Directions to Courtside Athletic Club
Courtside Athletic Club
1750 Wimbledon Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-439-1000
Directions to Courtside Athletic Club from Raleigh
From Raleigh take 64 East to Zebulon, turn right onto 264 East to Greenville, entering Greenville turn Right on West Arlington Blvd.. Follow West Arlington Blvd across town about 4 miles, after you cross Red Banks Road, continue approximately 3/4 mile until you come to Wimbledon Drive(on your right you will see a large blue Med Center 1 sign). Turn right on Wimbledon Drive and the second left is the entrance to Courtside Athletic Club.
Directions to Courtside Athletic Club from Wilmington/Kinston
From Wilmington/Kinston coming in on Highway 11 , follow Highway 11 until you reach Winterville. Take a right at the intersection of Highway 11 and Firetower Road. Follow Firetower Road until you see Fudruckers Restaurant on your left. Turn left beside Fudruckers on Wimbledon Drive, follow it around and you will see Courtside Athletic Club on your right.
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| CAROLINA CUBS TRYOUTS |
November 08, 2009
TRYOUTS FOR 2010 CUBS
DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2009
LOCATION: GUY SMITH STADIUM
START TIME: 9:30AM
WHO CAN TRYOUT:
2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 Graduates wanting to play for the Cubs in 2010 should attend tryout.
LOCATION:
Guy Smith Stadium, Greenville NC, Saturday November 14th, 2009, 9:30AM signups, 10:00AM start
DIRECTIONS
From Raleigh to Guy Smith Stadium- Greenville, NC
From Raleigh take 64 East to Zebulon, turn right onto 264 East to Greenville, entering Greenville turn right onto Moye Avenue, follow Moye Avenue less than 1 mile and you will cross Memorial Drive and Guy Smith Stadium will be on your left.
From Wilmington/Kinston to Guy Smith Stadium in Greenville, NC:
From Wilmington/Kinston coming in on Highway 11, you will stay on Highway 11(Memorial Drive) until you get to Moye Avenue. Turn right and Guy Smith Stadium is on your left.
2010 CUBS TEAMS:
Players will be competing for positions on The 2010 Cubs Teams. The Cubs will field teams in the following age groups:
One 2010, 2011 Showcase Team(17U)
Two 2012, 2011 Showcase Teams(16U)
One 2013, 2014 Showcase/Travel Team(15U)
2010 Cubs information will be presented to parents at tryout.
COST: $50, make check out to Carolina Cubs Baseball
Players attending should fill out the "Prospect Form" listed under "Contact Us" on this site and submit the form and $50.00 payment to:
Carolina Cubs Baseball
145 River Watch Lane
Youngsville, NC 27596
The tryouts will be conducted by the Cubs coaching staff. Each player will go through a pro workout and be evaluated on arm strength, fielding, hitting and pitchers will throw live. Scrimmages will follow to see players in game situations.
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| LUIS RENVILL, HOKE COUNTY STAR VERBALS TO UNC WILMINGTON |
 November 01, 2009 Luis Renvill, senior shortstop from Hoke County has committed to play for Coach Mark Scalf and the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. He is a quiet, hard working young man, loaded with baseball smarts. UNCW is getting a athletic, versatile player that is a quality person both on and off the field. This smooth fielding infielder posseses soft hands, good arm strength, and quick feet which should make him a very exciting prospect for the Seahawks. At the plate he projects as 1 or 2 hole hitter, with 6.8 speed and the ability to handle the bat and hit to all fields. During the spring of 2009, he led Hoke County with .391 batting average, 27 hits, 18 runs scored, 17 RBI's, 21 stolen bases.and an on base percentage of .447. Honors...2009, 2008 NCHSAA Scholar Athlete...2009, 2008, 2007 Hoke County Honor Roll...2009, 2008 Mid Southeastern 4A All Conference...2009, 2008, 2007 Hoke County Best Offensie Player...2009 State Game Participant for Region 4...2009 Central Carolina Scholastic League All Star...2009 CCSSL All Star Game Offensive Player Award...plays for Coach Mike Ray at Hoke County High School. |
| CAMBRIC MOYE, EASTERN WAYNE STAR, COMMITS TO UNC GREENSBORO |
 October 31, 2009 Cambric Moye, senior catcher at Eastern Wayne High School has decided to play collegiately for Coach Mike Gaski and the UNC Greensboro Spartans. Coach Gaski feels Cambric possesses very good receiving, blocking, and throwing skills and has shown the ability to project as a 3-4-5 hitter with the ability to hit consistantly and drive in runs for the Spartans. He is very polished at handling a pitching staff and shutting down the oppositions running game. During the spring of 2009 Cambric helped Eastern Wayne to finish Runner Up in the 3A State Championship. At the plate he batted .310, 7 homeruns, 38 RBI's, .480 on base percentage and a .600 slugging percentage. Honors...2009, 2008 Eastern Conference 3A All Conference...2009 News Argus All Area Baseball 1st Team...2009 Eastern Wayne Defensive Award...2009 State Championship Participation Award...2007 Eastern Wayne Hustle Award...2007 Eastern Wayne JV MVP...2009, 2008, 2007 Post 11 American Legion...plays for Jabo Fulghum at Eastern Wayne High School. |
| JONATHAN APARICIO, 2012 EAST WAKE STAR VERBALS TO EAST CAROLINA |
 September 28, 2009 Jonathan Aparicio, 2012 right handed pitcher/infielder/ outfielder from East Wake High School became the first Cubs in the 2012 class to verbal. He has decided to play for Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. On the mound the 6'3" 190 lb sophomore pitcher has a fastball that is consistently 85-88 with a knee-buckling curve ball and pin point change up. He demonstrates composure far past his age and the ability to deal under pressure. Defensively he has the speed to run balls down in the gaps and with a plus arm the ability to throw out would be runners trying to take extra bases. Offensively he hits with power to all fields and with his 6.9 speed puts pressure on any defense. During the spring of 2009 he batted .408 with 3 homeruns, 4 triples , 6 doubles and 31 RBI's. On the mound he was 5-4 in 42 innings of work with 46 K's and 17 walks. Jonathan has a tremendous upside and is blessed with plenty tools. Honors...plays for Kerry Kincaid at East Wake High School. |
| TREVOR KELLEY, 2011 ASHLEY STAR VERBALS TO UNC TARHEELS |
 September 22, 2009 Trevor Kelley, rising junior right handed pitcher/shortstop from Ashley High School became the next Cubs from the 2011 class to announce his college decision. On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 he decided to play his collegiate baseball for Coach Mike Fox and the University of North Carolina Tarheels. This versatile athlete can get it done both at shortstop and on the bump. Offensively he batted .350 with 5 homeruns, 26 runs scored and on the mound he servred as the closer for Ashley. During the summer he helped lead the 16U staff as a reliever and spot starter. Trevor pitches consistently in the 87-91 range with his fastball, has a sharp 12 to 6 curveball and continues to work on a change-up. On the mound his shows great composure and the ability to throw all three pitches for strikes. This young man has the ability to enter a game at any point and shut down the opposing teams offense. Honors...2009 State Game Participant for Region 2...plays for Brian Stewart at Ashley High School. |
| JOSHUA LOVICK, KINSTON STAR VERBALS TO EAST CAROLINA |
 August 12, 2009 Joshua Lovick, 2010 catcher/shortstop from Kinston High School verbally committed to Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. He is a quiet, hard working young man that leads by example. ECU is getting a athletic, versatile player that is a quality person both on and off the field. During the spring of 2009, he led the Kinston Vikings with .590 batting average, 2 home runs, 26 RBI's, 26 runs scored and 15 stolen bases. Joshua not only excels on the field, he is in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Kinston, plans to pursue a pre-med degree at ECU and is currently ranked # 3 in his class with a 5.09 GPA. He is the second recent Lenoir County product to play for ECU, sophomore pitcher Sthil Sowers, a North Lenoir alum, and Carolina Cubs alum will be a senior when Lovick suits up for the Pirates in 2011. Honors....2009, 2008 Kinston MVP...2009 Kinston Free Press Area Tri-Player of the year...2009, 2008 Eastern Conference 3A All Conference...2009 State Game Participant for Region 2...2009, 2008 George Whitfield Easter All Tournament Team...2009, 2008, 2007 Best Offensive Player...plays for Jason Wade at Kinston High School. |
| GRANT SHAMBLEY, GREEN HOPE STAR COMMITS TO WAKE FOREST |
 August 11, 2009 Grant Shambley, 2010 outfielder/second baseman has decided to play his collegiate baseball for Coach Tom Walter's and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Coach Walter's will be getting a fleet-footed outfielder with great instincts/reads on balls, a plus arm, has the speed to track down balls in the gap and the ability to steal a lot of bases for the Demon Deacons. During the spring of 2009, he batted .440 while leading off for Green Hope along with 6 doubles, 3 triples, 26 runs scored and 20 stolen bases. In the summer of 2009, he batted .470 for Cary Senior Legion with 3 Home Runs. Grant carries a 3.9 GPA and has been selected to the Academic All Conference team in both 2008 and 2009. During the Summer of 2008, he batted .537 and stole 26 bases while leading the Cary Bulls to the Junior Legion State Championship. During his 2 seasons with the Cary Bulls he is the record holder for hits in a season (79) season batting average(.537) career hits (114) career batting average (.471) and career on base percentage(.534).Honors...2009 Tri-8 All Conference...2009 Green Hope Offensive Player of the Year...2008 MVP Junior Legion State Tournament...2008 MVP Cary Bulls...2008 Batting /Offensive Award Cary Bulls...plays for Coach Michael Miragliuolo at Green Hope High School. |
| RYAN CRANMER SELECTED FOR ESPN "AREA CODE GAMES" |
 August 02, 2009 Ryan Cranmer, senior infielder/outfielder from Croatan has been selected by officials for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics to represent the A's in the ESPN Area Code Baseball Games August 5-10, 2009 at Blair Field in Long Beach, California. The Code Games which uses wooden bats, features some of the best high school underclassmen in the country. Teams are selected by geographical regions with Ryan representing the southeast regions. He earned the right to represent the A's by preforming well at tryouts held on June 16-17 at Southwest Guilford High School in Greensboro and at Henley Field in Lakeland, Florida. Cranmer led Croatan High School this spring with a .569 batting average,9 home runs and scored 31 runs. |
| CHASE MCDONALD SELECTED TO EAST COAST PRO SHOWCASE |
| August 01, 2009 Chase McDonald, senior first baseman from J H Rose has been selected to attend the East Coast Professional Showcase held in Lakeland, Florida at Tigertown Complex from August 1-4, 2009. The East Coast Showcase is unique in the fact that the event is run by and the players are selected by Professional Baseball Scouts. The basis of the Showcase is to assemble these elite players on one field that presents a true professional environment. It is a truly great opportunity for both players and the representatives of all thirty Major League Baseball teams to enjoy an event that brings together the most talented amateur players east of the Mississippi River. |
| ATLANTIC COAST PREP BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - 2009 |
 July 31, 2009 The Carolina Cubs won the First Annual Atlantic Coast Prep 16U Baseball Tournament held the weekend of July 24-26, 2009 at the USA Complex and NC State University. The Cubbies played great baseball throughout the weekend with solid pitching, timely hitting, stellar defense and aggressive base-running. In Game 1, the Cubs were led by Rookie Davis at the plate going 2 for 3. Through 7 innings the teams were deadlocked at 4 each. In the 8th inning the Canes walked in the winning run. John Allen pitched well through the first 5 innings with Trevor Kelley pitching the final 2 frames and earning the victory. In game 2, played at NC State the Ohio Warhawks jumped out to a 4 run lead in the top of the 1st. As the Cubs bats struggled the Warhawks continued to play well and making it a short day for the Cubs as the Warhawks won 14-2. In Game 3, the Cubbies had to play back-to-back and maybe the rain delay was what the doctor ordered to wake up the troops. With Travis Long keeping the Richmond Braves in check our bats come alive for 14 hits. Tommy Houmard, Rookie Davis, Dillon Joyner, and Dylan Edwards had 2 hits apiece. By finishing 2nd in our pool we had to open the playoff on Sunday against the On Deck O's from Charlotte winners of pool D. Game 4 would be a pitchers duel between Rookie Davis and Matt Powell from the start. Rookie allowed only 2 hits through 6 innings while the Cubs had several hits but they couldn't push a run across. In the top of the 7th the O's scored 2 runs off an error, 2 walks and 1 hit to take the lead at 2-0. In the bottom of the 7th the Cubs bounced back with 2 runs of their own with 4 hits and a sacrifice to tie the score at 2-2. The O's failed to score in the top of the 8th. In the bottom of the 8th Luis Renvill led off the inning with a double over the right fielders head, Tommy Houmard sacrificed Renvill to third and Justin Manning delivered a line drive over the right fielders head to plate the winning run. Cubs win 3-2. In Game 5, the opponent was the South Charlotte Panthers. The Panthers scored first with a run in the 1st. It didn't take the Cubs long as Dillon Joyner ripped a double in the second and Trevor Kelley followed with a single to tie the score at 1-1. Jonathan Aparicio didn't allow the Panthers any runs through the 5th. In the 3rd the Cubs scored 1 run on a Tommy Houmard scarifice fly to take a 2-1 lead. In the top of the 6th the Cubs plated 4 runs with the big hit coming off the bat of Jonathan Aparicio as he hit a triple to score 2 runs. The Panthers did manage to score 3 in the bottom of the inning to cut the score to 6-4 before the game was called for time. Cubs win 6-4 to advance into the championship game against the Ohio Warhawks. This was a great matchup for the championship as numerous colleges were on hand to watch two quality programs do battle. This was a pitchers duel between Trevor Kelley and Brett Boker for 5 innings with neither able to mount any offense. in the top of the 6th the Warhawks scored on a walk and 2 singles. The Cubs bounced back and scored 3 runs with 2 outs in the bottom of the inning with Dylan Edwards delivering a big hit to score 2 runs. In the 7th inning the Warhawks scored 1 run and had runners on 1st and 2nd with one out before Rookie Davis ended the threat with a pop up to 1st and a strikeout to end the game. Cubs win 3-2. 2009 Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Tournament Champions. |
| CARLOS RODON, 2011 HOLLY SPRING STAR VERBALS TO N C STATE |
 July 30, 2009 Carlos Rodon, rising junior left handed pitcher/first baseman at Holly Springs became the second Carolina Cub from the 2011 class to announce his college decision. On Thursday, July 30, 2009 he decided to play his college baseball for Elliott Avent and North Carolina State Wolfpack. During the spring of 2009, he went 2-1 as a sophomore while logging 40 innings and recording 67 K's. Offensively, he batted .330 with 4 home runs and 30 RBI's. He has the potential throw 84 to 88 mph fastball, sharp 12 to 6 breaking balls and spots the change-up very well. During the summer he helped lead the 16U staff throughout the summer. At the World Wood Bat Tournament in Marietta, Ga he tossed a complete game no-hitter against the New Jersey Mariners in the first round of the playoff. At the NC State Games held at UNC Charlotte he finish second in the home run contest to another Cubbie Chase McDonald. Honors...2009 Tri-8 All Conference...2008 Tri-8 All Conference...2009 State Game Participant for Region 3...plays for Rod Whitesell at Holly Springs High School. |
| CUBS 16U FINISH 5th IN 2009 WWBA |
| July 20, 2009 Congratulations to the Carolina Cubs 16U who finished 5th out of 182 teams at the World Wood Bat Championship in Marietta, GA. Throughout the week the Cubs played OUTSTANDING baseball with a combination of dominating pitching, stellar defense and timely hitting. '11 John Allen(Kerr Vance Academy), '12 Jonathan Aparicio(East Wake), '10 Tyler Barnette(Hickory), '11 Rookie Davis(Dixon/ECU), 108 Tommy Houmard(J H Rose), '11 Jonathan Kelley(Ashley), '11 Trevor Kelley(Ashley), '11 Travis Long(Fuquay-Varina), '11 Chandler Loyd(Kerr Vance Academy), '11 Justin Manning(Holly Springs), and '11 Carlos Rodon(Holly Springs/NC State) were the stars on the mound limiting opposing teams to 9 runs in 5 games during pool play. Leading the way offensively were '11 Justin Manning(Holly Springs), '10 Luis Renvill(Hoke County), '12 Jonathan Aparicio(East Wake), '11 Dillon Joyner (Louisburg), '11 Billy Vaughn(Hoggard), '11 Rookie Davis(Dixon/ECU), '10 Stephen Crumpler(Northern Vance), "11 Dylan Edwards(Apex), '10 Tommy Houmard(J H Rose), '11 Jonathan Kelley(Ashley), '11 Trevor Kelley(Ashley), '11 Travis Long(Fuquay-Varina), '11 Chandler Loyd(Kerr Vance Academy) and '11 Carlos Rodon(Holly Springs/NC State).The Cubs won their pool going 5-0 by defeating the South Bergen Mets 10-2, defeated East Cobb Cubs 5-1, defeated Knoxville Baseball Development 4-0, defeated Florida Diamond Pro Black 11-0 and defeated Alabama Storm 8-6. By winning the pool the Cubs advance into the championship field of 32. In Game 1, the Cubs defeated NJ Mariners 5-0 behind a stellar no-hitter by Carlos Rodon and offensively the Cubs were led by Dillon Joyner going big fly for the second time during the tournament. In Game 2, the Cubs defeated Alabama Heat behind the a one-hitter from John Allen and offensively the Cubs were led by Luis Renvill and Justin Manning going 3-3 at the plate. In Game 3, the Cubs came up against a very hot hitting Carolina Cyclones and fell behind early and could only manage 2 runs against the Cyclones. It was an EXCELLENT showing by the Cubs and they showed why they are considered one of the most talented teams in the southeast. Congrats Cubs!! |
| CHASE MCDONALD, J H ROSE STAR COMMITS TO EAST CAROLINA |
| June 22, 2009 Chase McDonald, 2010 power hitting first baseman from J H Rose has committed to Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. The smooth fielding first baseman has an accurate throwing arm and at the plate can hit with power to all fields. During the State Games of North Carolina at UNC Charlotte he won the Homerun Derby by by depositing several shots deep into the night. During the spring of 2009, Chase helped guide the Rampants with a .440 batting average 12 homeruns and 43 RBI's. During February at the Under Armour Showcase held at North Carolina Wesleyan he was selected as the Player of the Week and presented the Mattingly Hitting Award. He has been selected to play in the East Coast Pro Showcase in August in Lakeland, Florida. He has been invited to represent North Carolina and participate in the Power Showcase Event to be held at Tropicana Field in January 2010. In the classroom he carries a 4.0 GPA, member of the National Honor Society and member of the National Latin Honor Society. Honors...2009 Daily Reflector All County Team...2009 All Conference...2009 State Game Participant for Region 1...2008 All Tournament Team Conley Easter Tournament...plays for Ronald "RV" Vincent at J H Rose High School. |
| 2009 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT |
June 10, 2009 Congratulations to the following Cubbies that have been selected in of the 2009 MLB Draft:
Players---Position---School---Draft Round---Draft Pick---Team
Alex White---RHP---University of North Carolina---1st Round---15 Pick--- Cleveland Indians
Walker Gourley---SS---Eastern Wayne High school---13th Round---385 Pick---Pittsburgh Pirates
Zach Quate---RHP---Appalachian State University---14th Round---439 Pick---Tampa Bay Rays
B J Dail---RHP---Mount Olive College---17th Round---530 Pick---Chicago Cubs
John Wooten---3B---Eastern Wayne High School---20th Round---594 Pick---San Diego Padres
Sam Brown---RHP---NC State University---22th Round---664 Pick---Texas Rangers
Blaze Tart---RHP---The Pendleton School---33rd Round---1008 Pick---Boston Red Sox
Josh Dowdy---RHP---Appalachian State University---38rd Round---1136 Pick---Baltimore Orioles
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| JEFF FERRELL, LANEY PITCHER COMMITS TO PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
 April 21, 2009 Jeff Ferrell,Laney senior right-handed pitcher, has committed to play for Coach Tommy Eason and Pitt Community College Bulldogs. Jeff pitches in consistently in the 87 to 90 range with his fastball, has a sharp 12 to 6 curveball and change-up. He has the ability to throw all three pitches for strikes and shows great composure on the mound. This spring he is 6-0 with 2 no-hitters in 42 innings of work, 67 strikeouts, allowed 12 hits with 3 earned runs and his ERA is 0.49. Laney High School is currently ranked # 4 in the NCHSAA 4A with a 15-1 record. Honors...2008 , 2007 Mid-Eastern All Conference...2008 Lou Howard Pitching Award for Wilmington Post 10 Legion...2007 Laney MVP...plays for Vern Baker at Laney High School |
| JUSTIN SOMERS, LANEY PITCHER/OUTFIELDER COMMITS TO WINGATE |
 April 20, 2009 Justin Somers, Laney senior right handed pitcher/outfielder has decided to play his collegiate baseball for Coach Allen Osborne and the Wingate Bulldogs. Justin is a versatile two way player that can handled any outfield position as well as provide depth on the mound. He should be able to go in and make an immediate contribution as a freshman. On the mound he is a bulldog, pitches comfortably in the upper 80's and can hit you with an array of pitches. This spring on the mound he has fashioned a 6-1 record in 32 innings, allowed 12 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 58 with a 1.30 ERA. At the plate he leads the Mid-Eastern 4A Conference with a .574 batting average, 3 homeruns, 9 doubles and 26 RBI's. Honors...2008 Laney MVP...plays for Vern Baker at Laney High School. |
| AUSTIN BLAKE, 2010 REAGAN STAR AND 18U CUB VERBALS TO EAST CAROLINA |
 February 14, 2009 Austin Blake, junior third baseman/right handed pitcher at Reagan became the 1st Carolina Cub from the 2010 class to announce his college decision. On February 1, 2009 he decided to play his collegiate baseball for Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. He is a very talented defensive player with versality to play both infield and outfield, posseses arm strength and speed. As a pitcher his fastball consistantly ranges between 85 and 89 and he has a nasty 12/6 breakingball. At the plate he projects as 2 or 3 hole hitter, with the ability to hit with power to all fields. In his first two years at Reagan, Blake helped the Raiders at the plate with a .508 batting average as a freshman and a .450 average as a sophomore. He is ranked 45 out of 405 students in his class with a 4.3 GPA in all honor classes. Baseball Honors...2008 Central Piedmont 3A All Conference...2007 Central Piedmont 3A All Conference...2007 Triad Sports Weekly All Area Team...2007 Triad Sports Weekly Rookie of the Year...Plays for Jamie Mabe at Reagan High School. |
| ROOKIE DAVIS, 2011 DIXON STAR AND 16U CUB VERBALS TO EAST CAROLINA |
 December 22, 2008 Rookie Davis, sophomore right-handed pitcher/third baseman at Dixon became the first Carolina Cub from the 2011 class to announce his college decision. On Monday he decided to play his collegiate baseball for Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. In the spring of 2008 he was the only freshman to be selected to the NC Baseball Coaches Association All State Team. Rookie has the potential to throw 84 to 87 mph fastballs, hard 12 to 6 knee-buckling curveballs and pin point change-ups. He is a quiet, hard working young man with great composure. At the plate he projects as a middle-of-the-lineup hitter with the ability to hit with power to all fields. In his freshman season Davis recorded 28 strikeouts and 6 walks in 28 innings while posting a 0.50 ERA. At the plate he helped his Bulldogs with a .493 batting average 3 homeruns and 35 RBI's. Honors...2008 NC Baseball Coaches Association 1A All State...2008 Coastal Plain 1A All Conference...2008 Daily News All Area...plays for Jack Brown at Dixon High School. |
| MICHAEL BASS, FINALIST FOR WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD |
 December 14, 2008 Congratulations to Fairmont High School senior Michael Bass for being selected as one of six finalist for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. He was honored on December 13 along with the other 5 finalist from across the United States at the Downtown Athletic Club in Manhatten, NY by ESPN.
An infielder, Bass was selected 2008 NC Baseball Coaches Association 2A All State, 2A Southeastern Conference Player-of-the-Year after batting .402 with 35 runs scored, and 2008 State Game participant for Region 4. In additions to baseball, he excels as the quarterback on the football team and handles the point guard spot on the basketball team.
In the classroom, Michael is ranked # 1 in his class and carries a 4.5 GPA. Selected twice as Roberson County Student-of-Excellence, president of the Future Business Leaders of America and the Academic Honor Society. He has participated in Relay of Life for 3 years and is active in the Boy Scouts of America. |
| AARON STULL, CROATAN STAR, COMMITS TO VIRGINIA CAVALIERS |
 December 08, 2008 Aaron Stull, senior left-handed pitcher for Croatan has decided to play collegiately for Brian O'Connor and the Virginia Cavaliers. The crafty left-handed pitcher with great mound presence and has outstanding feel for his fastball, curveball and change-up. Pitches comfortably in the mid 80's locating his fastball in and out while mixing in his off speed pitches very well and has an outstanding pickoff move to first base. The Cavalier staff is very excited about Aaron and his upside in the future. During his junior year at Croatan, Stull recorded a 3-3 record with 80 strikeouts in 42 innings, walking only 27 batters and logging 6 complete games while posting an 0.83 ERA. Offensively he helped the Cougars with a .340 batting average with 1 homerun and 19 RBI's. Honors...2008 Croatan All Around Male Athlete...2008 Croatan Baseball Co-MVP w/ Ryan Cranmer... 2008 2A East Central All Conference...plays for Rick Heal at Croatan High School. |
| PATRICK ROY, J H ROSE STAR, COMMITS TO LOUISBURG |
 November 10, 2008 Patrick Roy, senior catcher at J H Rose has decided to play for new skipper John Thomas and the Louisburg College Hurricanes. Patrick has developed into a polished defensive catcher who looks to help the Hurricanes behind the plate in 2010. He demonstrates very good receiving, blocking and throwing skills and has been a consistent hitter with a good eye at the plate. As a junior he batted .335 with 2 homeruns, 20 RBI's and a .410 on base percentage for 4A State Champions, J H Rose. Defensively would be base runners were caught 75% of the time. Honors...2008 Coastal 4A All-Conference...2008 J H Rose Hustle Award...2008 State Game participant for Region 1...plays for Ronald Vincent at J H Rose High School. |
| TYLER POTTER, NORTH LENOIR STANDOUT COMMITS TO UNC PEMBROKE |
 October 30, 2008 Tyler Potter, senior infelder has decided to play for the UNC Pembroke Braves and Coach Paul O'Neil. Tyler can be seen this spring at North Lenoir High School playing for Hall of Fame Coach Jim Montague. An athletic and smooth infielder who will have the ability to play any infield position. With soft hands, plus an accurate arm and good footwork he will be an exciting prospect for the Braves infield. As a junior, Potter batted .412 with four homeruns while driving in 29 runs. Honors...2008 Eastern Plains 2A All-Conference...2008 Conference Co-Rookie of the Year... 2008 State Game participant for Region 2...plays for Jim Montague at North Lenoir High School. |
| ETHAN STRICKLAND, TRITON STAR VERBALS TO WINGATE |
 October 29, 2008 Ethan Strickland, senior outfielder/left-handed pitcher at Triton has decided to play his college baseball for Coach Allen Osborne and the Wingate Bulldogs. Athletic and fast, Ethan covers plenty of ground in the outfield with enough arm strength to play any outfield position. As a left-handed hitter with speed and power the Bulldog staff see Ethan making a immediate impact into their lineup. On the mound you have an intelligent left-handed pitcher with great mound composure. Pitches comfortably in the mid to upper 80's with great location and uses his off-speed pitches very well. During his junior campaign at Triton he batted .439 with 3 homeruns, 25 RBI's and a .521 on base percentage. On the bump he was 5-2 with 62 K's in 50 innings for an ERA of 2.02. Honors...2007, 2008 Cape Fear Valley 4A All Conference...2007, 2008 Triton Offense Award...2008 State Game Participant for Region 4...2008 Academic Honor Society...plays for Joey Miriello at Triton High School. |
| J H ROSE STANDOUT, TANNER MERRITT, COMMITTS TO EAST CAROLINA |
 October 14, 2008 Tanner Merritt, J H Rose senior right-handed pitcher/outfielder has decided to play for Coach Billy Godwin and the East Carolina Pirates. Tanner has impressed the East Carolina Staff with his very aggressive make-up and mound presence. As a junior at J H Rose for Head Coach Ronald Vincent, Merritt posted a 5-0 record with 40 strikeouts in 34 innings, allowing only 21 hits and 8 earned runs for a 1.65 ERA. Merritt pitches consistently in the upper 80's to low 90's with his fastball. He also has good command of both his curveball and changeup, allowing him to throw all three pitches for strikes. Tanner is very athletic pitcher with a tremendous amount of upside. Honors...2008 State Game participant for Region 1...plays for Ronald Vincent at J H Rose High School |
| MICHAEL BASS, FAIRMONT STAR COMMITS TO UNC- WILMINGTON |
| October 12, 2008 Michael Bass, senior shortstop at Fairmont has decided to attend UNC-Wilmington and play his collegiate baseball for Coach Mark Scalf. The energetic infielder has soft hands, good feet, and an accurate throwing arm. Playing for Head Coach Sandy Thorndyke at Fairmont, Bass batted a team leading .402 with 35 runs scored and also had a 6-3 pitching record. Coach Thorndyke states "Michael is a very hard worker and he has a great passion for the game. Coachable, very competitive and usually the first one to practice and the last one to leave." Michael not only excels on the field, he is ranked number # 1 in his class and carries a 4.5 GPA. Honors...2008 Coaches All-State...2008 2A Co-Southeastern Conference Player of the Year...2008, 2007, 2006 2A All Southeastern Conference...2008 State Game participant for Region 4...2008 All Cape Fear Region...2008, 2007, 2006 Fairmont Team Best Offensive Player Award...2008 Fairmont Team Hustle Award...plays for Sandy Thorndyke at Fairmont High School |
| ATHENS DRIVE STANDOUT, DREW WOODALL COMMITS TO CHARLESTON SOUTHERN |
 October 03, 2008 Athens Drive senior catcher has decided to play collegiately for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Coach Stuart Lake. Polished defensive catcher who looks to help the Buccaneers immediately behind the plate in 2010. Buccaneer coaches feel Drew possesses very good receiving, blocking and throwing skills and has shown the ability to be a consistent hitter with a good eye. Drew is a very solid defensive catcher who is very mature and can handle a pitching staff. Last spring Drew batted .389 with 7 home runs, 42 RBI's and 18 doubles. Honors...2008 4A Cap 7 All Conference...2008 Athens Drive Co-MVP...plays for Joey Bell at Athens Drive. |
| CHRIS DIAZ, APEX STAR COMMITS TO NC STATE |
 October 02, 2008 Apex senior shortstop, Chris Diaz has committed to play for Coach Elliott Avent and the North Carolina State Wolfpack. This slick fielding infielder who possesses soft hands, good arm strength, and quick feet have made Diaz a very exciting prospects for the Wolfpack infield. Playing for Head Coach Mike Valder at Apex this past spring Chris helped lead them to the 4A State Playoffs by consistently flashing the leather as well as batting .390 with 22 RBI's. Chris is a very athletic versatile infielder who will bring a great amount of experience and the ability to play at a high level. Honors...2007, 2008 4A Tri-Eight All Conference...2008 Apex Best Defense Award...plays for Mike Valder at Apex |
| TYLER DELOACH, ROANOKE RAPIDS PITCHER COMMITS TO UNC WILMINGTON |
 October 01, 2008 Senior 6'6" LHP Tyler DeLoach from Roanoke Rapids is headed to Coach Mark Scalf and the Seahawks. Tyler's has the potential to throw 85 to 88 mph fastballs, to go along with sweeping curveballs and nose diving change-ups which will present numerous problems for opposing batters. He is a quiet, hard working young man with tremendous projectability. He was sidelined a month during his junior season with a foot injury, after that he posted a 4-0 record with an 0.54 ERA while recording 61 strikeouts in only 26 innings of work. Honors...2007, 2008 2A Northern Carolina All Conference...2008 State Game participant for Region 3...2007 USSSA World Series All Tournament...plays for Mark Snead at Roanoke Rapids. |
| KEVIN BRANDT, 4A NC COACHES PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
 May 01, 2008 Kevin Brandt has been selected 4A Baseball Player of the Year by the NC Baseball Coaches Association. A left handed pitcher, outfielder and first baseman he provided dividends for Coach Milton Senter and his Fuquay Varina baseball team in 2008! He allowed just 24 hits in 40 innings with 62 strikeouts, 15 walks and fashioned a 1.43ERA. At the plate, Kevin batted .528 with 7 home runs, 40 RBI's and 13 doubles. Selected Tri-Eight 4A All-Conference and Tri-Eight 4A All-Academic team. During his senior season Kevin set 3 single season records at Fuquay-Varina with 48 hits, 40 RBI's and .533 batting average. He is a crafty left-hand pitcher with great mound presence and an outstanding feel for his fastball, curveball and change-up. Pitches comfortably in the mid 80's by locating well and mixing in his off-speed pitches. Offensively athletic outfielder who has consistently hit for a high average. Kevin has committed to play his collegiately baseball at East Carolina University for Head Coach Billy Godwin. |
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07.26.2009
:: Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Game #4
On Deck.....00000020....2 5 1
Cubs 16U....00000021...3 10 1
Pitching:
Rookie Davis...8IP 5H 2R 6K 2BB
Leading Hitters:
Dylan Edwards 2-2, Jonathan Aparicio 1-3, Justin Manning 1-3
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07.26.2009
:: Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Game #5
Cubs 16U.....011004.....6 8 1
S Charlotte...100003.....4 6 1
Pitching:
Jay Aparicio......5.2IP 6H 4R 6K 4BB
Trevor Kelley......1IP 0H 0R 0K 0BB
Leading Hitters:
Trevor Kelley 2-2, Jonathan Kelley 2-3 |
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07.26.2009
:: Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Game #6
Ohio Warhawks...0000011.....2 7 2
Cubs 16U..........000003X.....3 4 1
Pitching:
Trevor Kelley....5.1IP 5H 1R 5K 1BB
John Allen.........2IP 1H 0R 0K 0BB
Rookie Davis.....1IP 1H 1R 1K 1BB
Leading Hitters:
Dylan Edwards 1-1, Luis Renvill 1-3, Justin Manning 1-2, Travis Long 1-1
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07.25.2009
:: Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Game #2
Cubs 16U.............02000...2 6 2
Ohio Warhawks.....40208...14 9 2
Pitching:
Carlos Rodon........4IP 6H 8R 2K 3BB
Jonathan Kelley.....2IP 3H 4R 0K 3BB
Tommy Houmard....1IP 2H 2R 2K 0BB
Leading Hitters:
Luis Renvill 2-2 |
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07.25.2009
:: Atlantic Coast Prep Baseball Game # 3
Richmond Braves...000410....5 7 0
Cubs 16U............041011...7 14 1
Pitching:
Travis Long.......5IP 7H 5R 6K 0BB
Justin Manning...1IP 0H 0R 2K 0BB
Leading Hitters:
Tommy Houmard 2-3, Rookie Davis 2-3, Dylan Edwards 2-3, Dillon Joyner 2-3 |
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