Archive for July, 2010

Matt Barnes leads Team USA to a 4-1 win over Korea

– July 17, 2010Posted in: ACC, Big East, Big West, MEAC, Team USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

CARY, N.C. – Brad Miller (Clemson), Peter O’Brien (Bethune-Cookman) and Nick Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) each smacked home runs and Matt Barnes (Connecticut) fanned nine batters as the Collegiate National Team won its fourth-straight game Friday night, 4-1.

Barnes, who was battling a stomach virus, worked six innings allowing one run on three hits for his first win of the summer. Sophomore Noe Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) recorded his second save on the tour scattering just one hit over three frames with four strikeouts.

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Tags: 2010 Team USA, ACC, Bethune Cookman, Big East, Big West, Brad Miller, Cal State Fullerton, Clemson, Matt Barnes, MEAC, Nick Ramirez, Noe Ramirez, Peter O'Brien, UConn

Vandy’s Jason Esposito added to 2010 USA Collegiate Team

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: Cape Cod League, SEC, Team USA

CARY, N.C.- Vanderbilt third baseman Jason Esposito was added to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team today, joining fellow Commodore Sonny Gray on the all-star summer squad.

He replaces Dick Howser Trophy winner Anthony Rendon (Rice) who suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday’s win over Korea.

"It is a dream come true to play for my country and honor our troops (some of whom I know) who fight for us overseas," said Esposito.

Esposito had a stellar sophomore campaign last spring for the Commodores batting .359 with 12 homers, 25 doubles and 64 RBI. He also stole 31 bases in 35 attempts and boasted a .455 on base percentage.

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Tags: 2010 Team USA, Jason Esposito, SEC, Vanderbilt

Army’s Clint Moore continues to Impress

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: Cape Cod League, Patriot League

Army shortstop Clint Moore continues to impress scouts and coaches in the Cape Cod Baseball League as he is currently hitting .279 with a homer and 10 RBI in 20 games this summer. Moore took care of his summer military obligations during the last two summers giving him the opportunity to participate in the CCBL this year. He is an interesting case as he was by far the best shortstop I saw last year with his leadership skills on the field and his play on the diamond from turning a key double play or coming up with a big hit. He was named a finalist for the 2010 AAU Sullivan Award for the outstanding amateur athlete in the US based on the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship and the ideals of amateurism.

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Tags: Army, Cape Cod League, Clint Moore, Patriot League

Anthony Ranaudo continues to Dominate the Cape League

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: 2010 Top Players, Cape Cod League, SEC

Anthony Ranaudo from LSU continues to tear through the Cape Cod League with another outstanding performance on Thursday night when he went six innings giving up three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck out nine batters. The victory over Falmouth upped his record to 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in five starts for a total of 29.2 innings. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 39th overall selection and is trying to prove he deserves above slot money. TCBB ranked Ranaudo as the top player in the country heading into the 2010 season. (FULL ARTICLE) NESN.com recently caught up to Ranaudo to discuss his Cape experience which can be viewed below. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2010 Top Players, Cape Cod League, LSU, SEC

URI’s Jim Foster lends hand to Ireland Baseball

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: Atlantic 10

URI head baseball coach Jim Foster recently made a trip to Ireland to assist the Irish national team. In Ireland, he provided the Irish level of play, individual player development, and team selection. The Irish squad is currently scheduled to arrive in the Ocean State on Friday where they will play a series of exhibitions in Rhode Island.

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Tags: Atlantic 10, Rhode Island

Mark Calvi named South Alabama Assistant Coach/Head Coach in Waiting

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: New Coach, SEC, Sun Belt

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

MOBILE, Ala. – In the three weeks since University of South Alabama head baseball coach Steve Kittrell announced his retirement at the end of the 2011 season, Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann has received interest from numerous qualified candidates to take over the reins of the program. In the end, Erdmann looked at the kings of the NCAA diamond to find Kittrell’s successor.

Mark Calvi, assistant coach for College World Series champion South Carolina, was named associate head coach/head coach in waiting at South Alabama Thursday. He is scheduled to be introduced Friday at a 1 p.m. press conference at the Mitchell Center, and will become the program’s fifth head coach at the conclusion of the 2011 campaign.

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Tags: New Coach, SEC, South Alabama, South Carolina, Sun Belt

Team USA defeats Korea 8-1

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: Big East, Big West, Pac 12, SEC, Team USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

CARY, N.C. – Scott McGough (Oregon) struck out nine batters in five innings of work and Ryan Wright (Louisville) collected a team-best three hits as the Collegiate National Team took game two of the five-game international friendly series against Korea, 8-1 Thursday night.

McGough and Team USA’s pitching staff held Korea to just two hits while striking out 13 total batters. Brian Johnson (Florida) got the start working two innings allowing one run with two strike outs before McGough relieved him in the third frame. Nick Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) picked up the two-inning save with two strikeouts.

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Cape Cod League Top Performers for July 15th

Brian Foley

– July 16, 2010Posted in: Big 12, Big East, Big South, Cape Cod League, Conference USA, Ivy League, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

Here are the top performers from July 15th from the Cape Cod Baseball League. The night went the way of the pitchers based on four out of the five games have 3 runs or less scored in them. The other game was a 4-1 victory for the Brewster Whitecaps over Falmouth Commodores.

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Stephen F. Austin adds 6 for 2011

Donald J. Boyles

– July 15, 2010Posted in: 2011 Recruits, Southland Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

Bryce Cummings is one of six players to sign on with the Lumberjacks for the 2011 season. NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin head baseball coach Johnny Cardenas has announced the signing of six student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the upcoming 2011 season. The class includes three players from the high school ranks along with three junior college transfers.

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Tags: 2011 Recruits, Southland Conference, Stephen F. Austin

Steve Owens named Head Coach at Bryant University

Brian Foley

– July 15, 2010Posted in: NEC, New Coach

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith is pleased to announce the hiring of two-time MAAC Coach of the Year Steve Owens as the next head coach of the Bulldog baseball program.

Owens comes to Bryant from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., where he led the Dolphins to 11-straight winning seasons in as many years. Owens boasts a career record of 587-299-1 (.662), averaging nearly 31 wins per season, while his leadership has led to 27 players signing professional contracts.

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Tags: Bryant, Lemoyne, NEC, New Coach

Cape Cod League Recap for July 14th

Brian Foley

– July 14, 2010Posted in: Cape Cod League, Mountain West, Pac 12

Here is your Cape Cod Baseball League Recap for July 14th. There was only one game played with the Falmouth Commodores defeating Chatham Anglers 3-2.

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Tags: Cape Cod League, Christian Jones, Kaleb Merck, Kyle Van Tungeln, Mountain West, Oregon, Pac 12, Ricky Oropesa, TCU, USC

Team USA defeats Korea 3-0 with a Combined No-Hitter

Brian Foley

– July 14, 2010Posted in: Big East, Big Ten, Big West, Mountain West, Pac 12, SEC, Team USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

CARY, N.C. – The sophomore pitching trio of Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt), Kyle Winkler (Texas Christian) and Noe Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton) struck out 13 batters and combined to toss a no-hitter in the Collegiate National Teams 3-0 win Wednesday night over Korea.

Gray (1-0) retired 13 of the first 14 batters he faced issuing a walk to the third batter of the game on is way to a nine-strikeout performance. Winkler relieved Gray in the seventh retiring six of the seven batters he faced before Noe Ramirez shut the door on the Korean’s picking up the save after striking out the side in the ninth.

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