

The following 2013 graduates have signed Letters of Intent after having attended the Selective Recruiting Summer Trips: (Click on the arrows below to continue to the next page and view all commits.)
Bermudez, Bryan (Cubita), 2013 Shortstop out of Monsignor Pace, committed to
Carrerra, Jose (Chiqui), 2013 Second Baseman out of St. Brendan, committed to
Castillo, Andres, 2013 Catcher out of Brito, committed to
Ceballos, Miguel, 2013 Shortstop out of St.Brendan, committed to
Chatham, CJ, 2013 Shortstop out of American Heritage, committed to
Cortez, Nestor, 2013 Pitcher out of Hialeah High School, committed to
Fabra, Willy, 2013 Pitcher/First Baseman out of Belen Jesuit, committed to
Garcia, Danny, 2013 Pitcher out of Westwood Christian, committed to
George, Andrew, 2013 Pitcher out of Florida Christian, committed to
Gomez, Brandon, 2013 Outfielder out of Monsignor Pace, committed to
Gruener, Nick, 2013 Pitcher out of Palmetto High School, committed to
Guillorme, Luis, 2013 Shortstop out of Coral Springs Charter, committed to
Hardy, Matthew, 2013 Pitcher out of West Broward High School, committed to
Hernandez, Jonathan, 2013 Pitcher out of Monsignor Pace, committed to
Hernandez, Michael, 2013 Catcher out of Archbishop McCarthy, committed to
Monsalve, Elias, 2013 Shortstop/Outfielder out of Belen Jesuit, committed to
Palenzuela, David, 2013 First Baseman out of Monsignor Pace committed to,
Pardo, Danny, 2013 Center Fielder out of West Broward High School, committed to
Pazos, Manny, 2013 Catcher/Infielder out of Monsignor Pace, committed to
Penas, Anthony, 2013 Third Baseman out of Westwood Christian, committed to
Perez, Cristian, 2013 Catcher out of Christopher Columbus, committed to
Polenghi, Laurent, 2013 Outfielder out of St. Brendan, committed to
Polito, Zach, 2013 Outfielder out of Killian High School, committed to
Pozo, Ricardo, 2013 Outfielder out of Gulliver Prep, committed to
Proenza, Paul, 2013 Catcher out of South Miami High School, committed to
Quintana, Jonathan, 2013 Outfielder/Pitcher out of Archbishop McCarthy, committed to
Rodriguez, Elier, 2013 Catcher out of LaSalle, committed to
Romero, Brandon, 2013 Third Baseman out of Ronald Reagan High School, commited to
Rubiera, Claudio, 2013 Catcher out of Westwood Christian, committed to
Sotolongo, Richie, 2013 Pitcher out of Brito, committed to
Suarez, Jose, 2013 Second Baseman out of Westwood Christian, committed to
Zardon, Danny, 2013 Third Baseman out of American Heritage, committed to
American Heritage wins Invitational
For the second time in 3 years, American Heritage in Plantation has won the Selective Recruiting Sir Pizza Invitational. A total of 32 teams participated throughout the week with many close games and lots of excitement. South Florida was at its best, proving to be the most talented area in the Country. American Heritage won 3 games against tough opponents to reach the finals, while runner up, Stoneman Douglas came back twice during the week to make it to the Final. Christopher Columbus finished 3rd, winning all 4 of its games against top notch programs and 2 of the games in extra innings.
Congratulations to all the participants and the best of luck to all during the rest of the season and playoffs.
The 3rd Annual Selective Recruiting / Sir Pizza Invitational will be taking place on March 25-30, 2013. There will be a 32 team format again this year with the top 2 teams advancing to play in the championship game on March 30, 2013. Please look at our "NEWS" section as the tournament schedule has been posted. Scroll below and click on "READ MORE" to view tournament game results.
OVER 30 SELECTIVE RECRUITING 2012 SUMMER TRIP PARTICIPANTS HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS AFTER ATTENDING OUR IN AND OUT OF STATE TRIPS WITH MORE COMMITS STILL ON THE WAY. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING EITHER OF OUR 2013 TRIPS. * SPACE IS LIMITED
| HOST SITES | TIMES | MARCH 25, 2013 |
| ST.THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 10:00 AM | POMPANO BEACH 4 VS. SUNSET 3 |
| ST.THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | BRITO 9 VS. SOUTH MIAMI 3 |
| ST.THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 4:30 PM | KILLIAN 7 VS. LASALLE 5 |
| ST.THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 7:30 PM | CORAL REEF 3 VS. WESTERN 5 |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | STONEMAN DOUGLAS 6 VS. MATER ACADEMY 5 |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 4:30 PM | ST. BRENDAN 2 VS. AMERICAN HERITAGE 12 |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 7:30 PM | BELEN 4 VS. ARCHBISHOP McCARTHY 14 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 4:30 PM | JUPITER 9 VS. CHAMINADE 0 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 7:30 PM | DWYER 3 VS. WEST BROWARD 1 |
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | MATER LAKES 20 VS. MIAMI HIGH 0 |
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | COLUMBUS 9 VS. AMERICAN 1 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | NORTH BROWARD PREP 3 VS. DORAL ACADEMY 4 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | PACE 6 VS. BRADDOCK 3 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 1:30 PM | FERGUSON 6 VS. HIALEAH GARDENS. 2 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 7 VS. ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 5 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | T.E.R.R.A 15 VS. SOUTHWEST 4 |
| HOST SITES | TIMES | MARCH 26, 2013 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 4:30 PM | CHAMINADE 0 VS. STONEMAN DOUGLAS 10 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 7:30 PM | WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 5 VS. AMERICAN HERITAGE 8 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | SUNSET 3 VS. ST. BRENDAN 2 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | PACE 7 VS. MATER LAKES 3 |
| ARCHB. McCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | AMERICAN 6 VS. FERGUSON 13 |
| ARCHB. McCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | SOUTH MIAMI 2 VS. ARCHBISHOP McCARTHY 7 |
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | DORAL ACADEMY 10 VS. DWYER 12 |
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | COLUMBUS 12 VS. JUPITER 9 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 10:00 AM | HIALEAH GARDENS 13 VS. MATER ACADEMY 14 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 1:00 PM | BRITO 3 VS. KILIAN 13 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | WESTERN 0 VS. BELEN 2 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | LASALLE 3 VS. SOUTHWEST 5 |
| NORTH BROWARD PREP HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | POMPANO BEACH 4 VS. ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 3 |
| NORTH BROWARD PREP HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | BRADDOCK 9 VS. NORTH BROWARD PREP 5 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | CORAL REEF 10 VS. MIAMI HIGH 4 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 4:00 PM | WEST BROWARD 8 VS. TERRA 3 |
| HOST SITES | TIMES | MARCH 27, 2013 |
| ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 10:00 AM | STONEMAN DOUGLAS 6 VS. FERGUSON 5 |
| ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | AMERICAN 5 VS. MIAMI HIGH 4 |
| ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 4:30 PM | MATER LAKES 4 VS. SUNSET 6 |
| ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 7:30 PM | COLUMBUS 11 VS. KILLIAN 3 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE | 4:30 PM | LASALLE 10 VS. CORAL REEF 1 |
| MONSIGNOR PACE | 7:30 PM | PACE 0 VS. DWYER 10 |
| ARCHB. McCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | WESTERN 14 VS. ST. BRENDAN 9 |
| ARCHB. McCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | JUPITER VS. ARCHBISHOP McCARTHY |
| NORTH BROWARD PREP HIGH SCHOOL | 1:00 PM | WEST BROWARD 5 VS. BRITO 1 |
| NORTH BROWARD PREP HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | CHAMINADE 13 VS. ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 3 |
| NORTH BROWARD PREP HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | NORTH BROWARD PREP 0 VS. AMERICAN HERITAGE 12 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | PALMER TRINITY 0 VS. BRADDOCK 9 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 4:00 PM | WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 4 VS. POMPANO BEACH 1 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 1:00 PM | SOUTH MIAMI 1 VS. DORAL ACADEMY 3 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 4:30 PM | T.E.R.R.A 5 VS. BELEN 12 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | 7:30 PM | SOUTHWEST 2 VS. MATER ACADEMY 9 |
| HOST SITES | TIMES | MARCH 28, 2013 |
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| SOUTHWEST HIGH | 10:00 AM | BELEN JESUIT 5 VS DORAL ACADEMY 1 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH | 1:00 PM | MIAMI HIGH 2 VS PALMER TRINITY 4 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH | 4:00 PM | TERRA 4 VS BRITO 6 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH | 7:00 PM | SOUTHWEST 9 VS CORAL REEF 1 |
| AMERICAN HIGH | 1:00 PM | AMERICAN 3 VS CHAMINADE 1 |
| AMERICAN HIGH | 4:00 PM | WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 11 VS FERGUSON 7 |
| ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 10 VS SOUTH MIAMI 8 |
| ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 4:00 PM | ST BRENDAN 1 VS NORTH BROWARD PREP 2 |
| ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY | 7:00 PM | MATER ACADEMY 6 VS KILLIAN 4 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 1:00 PM | LASALLE 8 VS MATER LAKES 11 |
| FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | 4:00 PM | PACE 11 VS WESTERN 3 |
| HOST SITES | TIMES | MARCH 30, 2013 |
| ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY | 10:00 AM | BRADDOCK 6 VS POMPANO BEACH 4 |
| ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY | 1:00 PM | ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY 3 VS WEST BROWARD 2 |
| CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS | 10:00 AM | JUPITER 8 VS SUNSET 5 |
| CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS | 1:00 PM | COLUMBUS 3 VS DWYER 2 |
| CHAMPIONSHIP GAME | ||
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | 7:30 PM | STONEMAN DOUGLAS 1 VS AMERICAN HERITAGE 6 |
Head Coach: Willie Vazquez
Assistant Coaches: Ivan Chavez
Projected starters:
C- Anthony Diaz
1B- Miguel Gonzalez
2B- Luis Diaz
3B- Giovanni Corrales
SS- Brian Gonzalez
LF- Jose Gorrado
CF- David Quintero
RF- Frank De-izaguirre
P- Richard Barbella
P- Josh Smith
P- Jason Gutierrez
Team Strength: Will rely on pitching and defense
Team Weakness: Hitting
Top four sttudents: Brian Gonzalez, David Quintero, Richard Barbella, Frank De-izaguirre
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball:
Erik Rodriguez (Post University), Eric Santamaria and Kevin Gonzalez (Florida Christian College), Steven Machin (North Carolina Wesleyan)
Coaching accomplishments or any upcoming milestones: First district title 2011
Westwood Christian
Last Season´s Record:
Head Coach: Luis F Padron
Assistant Coaches: Robert Rodriguez, Arie santos, Rafael rodriguez
Top 5 players: Anthony Penas-3B, Jean Carlos Cardena-SS, Jose Suarez-2B, Danny Garcia-P, Nestor (Gaby)Lorenzo-P
Projected starters:
C-Josh Cedeno/Lazaro Martinez
1B-Claudio Rubiera
2B-Jose Suarez
3B-Anthony Penas
SS-Jean Carlos Cardenas
LF-Robert Hernandez
CF-Alex Hernandez
RF-Ariel Bello
P- Danny Garcia
P-Nestor (Gaby) Lorenzo
P-Alex Hernandez
Team Strength: Defense, Speed, pitching
Team Weakness: inexperience.
College Signees (early signing period): Jc Cardenas, Anthony Penas(verbally), Danny Garcia (verbally)
Top three students academically on your team: Anthony Penas, Jc Cardenas, Nestor Gaby Lorenzo
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Horacio Acosta, Alex Sosa, Nestor Oporta, Alex carrillo, Jc Hernandez
Last Season´s Record: 9-14
Top 5 players: Oliver Holsing, Nick Salow, Ryan Martinez, Jordon Nobles, Ezequel Araujo
Projected starters:
C- Nick Salow Matthew Castrorao
1B- Jordon Nobles
2B- Tony Yeash
3B- Ryan Martinez
SS- Oliver Holsing
LF- Ezequel Araujo
CF- Jefferson Lopez
RF- Tarang Patel
P- Nick Salow \
P- Matthew Castrorao
P-Ryan Martinez
P- Jordon Nobles
P-Ezequel Araujo
Team Strength: Versatile
Team Weakness: Lack of depth
Top three students: So.Nick Salow, Sr Ryan Martinez, Jr. Jordon Nobles
Mater Lakes Academy
Last Season’s Record: 13-15
Head Coach: Cesar Temes
Assistant Coach: Cesar Temes Sr., Charles Bravo, Jase Stewart, Omar Rodriguez, Erik Suarez
Top 5 players: Danny Morales (.350, 20 SB), Cesar Temes (.360, 18 RBI), Vinnie Amor (.300, 4 HR, 18 RBI), Alessandro Lima (.300, 18 RBI), Justin Gil (.310, 15 RBI)
Projected starters:
C- Alfreddi Ramos
1B- Justin Gil
2B- Cesar Temes
3B- Anthony Rondon
SS- Danny Morales
LF- Carlos Lopez
CF- Jordan Cox
RF- Alessandro Lima
DH- Vinnie Amor
P- Andrew De La Torre(L)
P- Carlos Lopez(L)
P- Hector Antunez
P- Peter Llerena
P- David Fernandez
P- Kendrick Maqueira
Team Strengths: Pitching
Team Weakness: Experience
Calvary Christian Academy
Last Season’s Record: 18-8-1
Head Coach: Gregg Mucerino
Assistant Coaches: Leo Reilly, Tito Rodriguez, Brett Mason
Top 5 players: Ryan Reilly, (SR, CF .396 BA, .459 OBP, 16 R, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 8 SB), Andrew Liberty, (JR, SS/P .281 BA, .403 OBP, 13 R, 10 RBI, 1 HR, 4 SB), (Austin Sovay, SR, P returning from injury), Stephen Barnett, (JR, OF .294 BA, .375 OBP, 19 R, 13 RBI, 1 HR, 2 SB)
Abraham Alejandro, JR, (IF .295 BA, .426 OBP, 12 R, 5 RBI, 6 SB)
Projected starters:
C- Luke Poirier, JR
1B- Nick Kumar, JR
2B- Andrew Gottfried, FR
3B- Abraham Alejandro, JR
SS- Andrew Liberty, JR
LF- Stephen Barnett, JR
CF- Ryan Reilly, SR
RF- Jonathan Gregory, SR
P- Austin Sovay, SR
P- Andrew Liberty, JR
P- Luke Poirier, JR
Team Strength: Team speed
Team Weakness: Lack of pitching depth
Personal Achievements: Taylor Gushue who was projected to be the starting catcher for CCA this spring but graduated in December to play baseball for the University of Florida.
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Luke Jackson (Texas Rangers), Preston Gainey (US Naval Academy), Emilio DeSilva (Bellhaven University), Seth Natal (Broward College), Tyler Middlebrooks (Davidson), Ryan Lowrey (Georgia Southern), Chris Walkerow (Florida Atlantic) Anthony Avila (San Diego Christian College), Taylor Gushue (University of Florida)
Coaching accomplishments or any upcoming milestones: 40-15-1 high school career as head coach. Former players coached at all levels in pro baseball include Brett Gardner (NYY), Matt Den Deker (NYM), Dallas McPherson (CWS), Michael Taylor (WASH), Luke Jackson (TX).
Last Season´s Record: 18-9
Head Coach: Matt Cleveland (District Champs 2010 & 2011, 126 career victories)
Assistant Coaches: Steve Carp, Darren DeBoer
Top 5 players: Zach Butler, Touki Toussaint, Billy Atkins, Sebastian Gomez, Nick Lamberti
Projected starters:
C- Zach Butler
1B- Nick Lamberti, Billy Atkins
2B- Luke Bramos
3B- Ryan Milner
SS- Touki Toussaint
LF- Ryan Cabreja
CF- Shane Wilder
RF- Dominic DiCaprio
DH- Sebastian Gomez
P- Billy Atkins
P- Ryan Milner
P- Touki Toussaint
Team Strength: Pitching and Defense. Solid D up the middle, 6 Strike throwing Pitchers
Team Weakness: Offensively getting the job done in big situations against Top arms.
College Signees (early signing period): Billy Atkins(Barry University), Zach Butler(Broward College), Touki Toussaint (verbally committed to University of Miami)
Top three students: Nick Lamberti, Billy Atkins, Brandon Rodrigues
Personal Achievements: Atkins-20 Career wins, can break School Record of 22.
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Dante Rosenberg (´08)- University of South Carolina (NCAA I), College World Series Champion 2011, Josh Weinberg (´08)- University of Charleston (NCAA II), Eric Donnelly (´09) St. Catharine College, KY (NAIA), Nick Krolczyk (´10)- Florida Southern College (NCAA II), Nay Seldomridge (´10)- Peoria JC (NJCAA),, Kyle Pitts (´11)- Stetson University (NCAA I), Kevin Knapp (´11)- University of South Alabama (NCAA I), Ryan Morse (´11)- Furman University (NCAA I)
Projected starters:
C- Eddison Rodriguez / Eddy Milan
1B- Tony Colon / Andres Vazquez
2B- David Vazquez
3B- Eddy Milan / Andres Vazquez
SS- Brynn Martinez
LF- Brian McCarthy
CF- Ashton Martinez
RF- Andres Vasquez
P- Brian McCarthy
P- Tony Colon
P- Junior Bahder / Ashton Martinez (closer) / David Vazquez (closer)
Team Strength: Experienced hitting
Team Weakness: Unexperienced pitching, and outfield play.
Personal Achievements: Ashton Martinez ranked as a prospect
Alumni presently playing College Baseball: Blake Martinez(FMU), Garrett Flynn(UWF), Joseph Guzman(Northwood)
District 12
Trinity Christian Academy
Last Season´s Record: 18-6
Head Coach: Miguel Cuello (4 time Coach of the Year award, 164 wins)
Assistant Coaches: Austin Johnson, Phil Llewellyn Sr.
Top 5 players: Phildrick Llewellyn (2HR, 20 RBI, 444 AVG), Alexander Rodriguez (6HR, 34 RBI, 451 AVG), Darren Seferina (2HR, 15 RBI, 342 AVG), Byron Murray (1 HR, 15 RBI, 373 AVG), Franco Guardascione (13 RBI, 314 AVG
Projected starters:
C- Phildrick Llewellyn
1B- Alexander Rodriguez
2B- Danny Hayward
3B- Franco Guardascione
SS- Darren Seferina
LF- Byron Murray
CF- Brandon Rodriguez
RF- Milton Croes
P- Vincent Anthonia
P- Byron Ferguson
P- Miguel Pena
Team Strength: Pitching, Defense
Team Weakness: Bench
College Signees (early signing period): Phildrick Llewellyn(FIU), Alexander Rodriguez(Ball State), Byron Ferguson(Bethune Cookman)
Top three students: Franco Guardascione, Milton Croes, Phildrick Llewellyn
Personal Achievements: Alex Rodriguez -Won 17U BCS Rawlings Homerun Challenge in Ft. Myers 2011, Manny Pupo - 8 HR´s (last season)
Alumni presently playing college baseball: Manny Pupo(Univ. of Maine), Vince Kossak(Univ. of Miami), Brett Mercurio(Tusculum), Brandon Murray(College of Charleston), Dan Roselli(Merryville College), Tyler Clark(Dominican College), Kyle Hall(Dominican College)
Last Season´s Record: 16-8
Head Coach: John Wurst,
Assoc Head Coach: Joe Cubas
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Mendez, David Villasuso, Marcos Cabral
Top 5 Players: Dayan Cubas-C (.477, HR 5, RBI 21, PO 15/18)(ALL-DADE), Sly Edwards-CF(.341, HR 1, RBI 12), Jerry Downs-OF/LHP(.382, HR 3, RBI 28), Miguel Ceballos-SS(.408, HR 4, SB 18), Jose Chiqui Carrera-2B(.380, HR 8, RBI 21, SB 13)(ALL-DADE)
Projected starters:
C-Dayan Cubs
1B-Eric Alvarez
2B-Jose Chiqui Carrera
3B-Brian Galvan
SS-Miguel Ceballos
LF-Conley Diaz
CF-Sly Edwards
RF-Jerry Downs
P-Bryan Quinn
P-Andres Hernandez
P-Andres Ruiz
Team Strength: Experience. Seven of nine starters are seniors. Speed and balance.
Team Weakness: Depth
College Signees(early signing period):Sly Edwards(Highpoint), Conley Diaz(Long Island)
Top three students: Nick Suarez, Conley Diaz, Jerry Downs
Personal Achievements: Dayan Cubas hit safely in 23 out of 24 games during 2011 season.
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Izzy Perez (Phiffer)
District 15
Doral Academy
Last Season´s Record: 11-16
Head Coach: Ernie Gonzalez (3rd year)
Assistant Coaches: Eddie Escribano, Richie Gronlier, Jose Mendez
Top 5 players: Mark Hernandez, Danny Rodriguez, Danny Salomon, Gerry Acosta, Javy Garcia
Projected starters:
C- Richie Delgado
1B- Ryan Gronlier
2B- Anthony Cerrud
3B- Javy Garcia
SS- Danny Rodriguez
LF- Anthony Gonzalez
CF- Gerry Acosta
RF- Christopher Martinez
P/1B- Mark Hernandez
P/3B- Danny Salomon
P- Andy Navarrete
Team Strength: Hitting and Defense, as well as Senior Leadership
Team Weakness: Pitching Depth
College Signees(early signing period): Danny Rodriguez (Samford University DI), Mark Hernandez (Long Island University DI), Gerry Acosta (Tusculum College DII), Anthony Cerrud (Darton College JUCO)
Top three students: Richie Delgado, Gerry Acosta, Danny Rodriguez
Personal Achievements: Danny Rodriguez became the first Doral Academy Baseball player to sign with a Division I NCAA University. Shortly followed by Senior transfer Mark Hernandez, as well as CF Gerry Acosta and 2B Anthony Cerrud who are all committed to play Baseball after High School.
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Jean Acevedo: Hutchinson Community College (Kansas), Marlon Bellmas: Ohio Valley University (West Virginia), Chino Ruiz: Alabama State University, Angel Lara: St. Thomas University, Hugo Olivares: Ohio Valley University (West Virginia), Anthony Martinez: Bergen Community College (New Jersey), Jonathan Estrada: Eastern Mennonite University(Virginia)
LaSalle Royal Lions
Last Season´s Record: 20-8
Head Coach: Oscar Benitez (13th Year, 174 wins most by any coach in any sports in LaSalle history,
Assistant Coaches: Simon Hernandez (10th Year), Eddie Machin (2nd Year), Jorge Curbelo (2nd Year), Oscar Cedeno (3rd Year)
Top 5 players: Elier Rodriguez (Junior) (.385 / 4 HRS), Yordan Piedra (Junior), Jonathan Cata (Senior) (4 Year Starter), Mike Avila (Junior) (Florida Christian transfer), Nick Canino (Sophomore) (Great Defensive Shortstop)
Projected starters:
C- Jonathan Cata
1B- Mike Avila
2B- Eric Valdes
3B- Elier Rodriguez / Mike Cabezas
SS- Nick Canino
LF- Rodrigo Sarmiento
CF- Yordan Piedra
RF- Francis Mijares
P- Mike Matheis
P- Brent Thomas
P- Rodrigo Sarmiento
Team Strength: Strong defensive team, and hard working.
Team Weakness: Pitching depth and inexperienced players.
Top three students: Rodrigo Sarmiento, Elier Rodriguez, Mike Matheis
Personal Achievements: Mike Cabezas-9 (Most Doubles by a Freshman in School History) Mike Cabezas-24 (Most RBIs by a Freshman in School History), Mike Cabezas-2 (Most HRs by a Freshman in School History), Elier Rodriguez-8 (Doubles Ranks 4th in School History-Career), Elier Rodriguez-.333 (Ranked 9th in School History-Career)
Elier Rodriguez-4 (Most homeruns by a Sophomore in School History)
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Victor Gomez (Atlanta Braves Organization), Nathan Gomez (Marshall University), Alex Perez (Virginia Tech), Anthony Tzamtzis (NC State), Robert Fajardo (Marshall University), Spencer Thomas (Young Harris University), Bryan Blair (SCAD)
Last Season´s Record:1st Year Varsity
Head Coach: Hernan Adames
Assistant Coaches: Porfirio Vazquez
Top 5 players: Reuben Pino, Alex Saavedra, Jason Vila, Joel Abad, Alexis Valladares
Projected starters:
C-Reuben Pino
1B-Matthew McCue
2B-Angel Mestre
3B-Alex Saavedra
SS-Chris Wydler
LF-Jenson Brun
CF-Julian Gonzalez
RF-Jason Vila
DH-Joel Abad
P-Alexis Valladares
P-Tyler Pritchard
P-Jason Labrador
Team Strength: Discipline and effort
Team Weakness: Young team with no Seniors
Top two students: Jason Labrador, Angel Mestre
North Broward Prep
Last Season´s Record: 21-10
Head Coach: Brian Campbell
Assistant Coaches: Doug Jennings, Rick Clagett, Tito Frias, Henry Cole
Top 5 players: Kevin Fagan, Casey Kopec, AJ Fidalic, Kyle Parks, Chad Fleichman
Team Strength: Team Defense
Team Weakness: Inexperience
College Signees (early signing period): Kevin Fagan/Stetson, Casey Kopec/NSU
Alumni presently playing College baseball:
Josean Lazaro(FIU), Sarkis Ohanian(Duke), Mike Vigliarolo(St. Louis U), Justin Bard(Striker College), Jecid Tarazona(Indian River), Nick Marsit(Denison College), Tony Davis(Minnesota Twins Organization), Dakota Dvorak(Wagner), Nick Alfano(Wagner)
Last Season´s Record: 14-12
Head Coach: Glen Pierson (2011 Coach of the year by Browardhs.com, 2004 Coach of the year by Broward Umpires Association)
Assistant Coaches: Larry Kashdin, Nick Manganaro, Ryan Shealy
Top 5 players: Alex Perez (18H / 55AB, .327 BA, 21 BB, .526 OBA), Steven Goldberg, Shea Parikh (9H/32AB, .281 BA), Chandler Cissel (8H/ 29AB, .276 BA), Chris Koppenhaver
Projected starters:
C- Michael Pozzuoli (Senior - 2012)
1B- Chandler Cissel (Sophomore - 2014)
2B- Shea Parikh (Senior - 2012)
3B-Matt Rothenberg (Sophomore - 2014)
SS-Zack Kone (Freshman - 2015)
LF-Alex Perez (Sophomore - 2014)
CF- Steven Goldberg (Junior - 2013)
RF- Sam Kava (Senior - 2012)
P- Alex Perez (Sophomore - 2014)
P- Chris Koppenhaver (Sophomore - 2014)
P- Shea Parikh (Senior - 2012) committed to Davidson College
P- Sam Kava (Senior - 2012)
P- Steven Goldberg (Junior - 2013)
Team Strength: Pitching (Excellent depth and talent)
Team Weakness: Very inexperienced after graduating 9 seniors/8 starters
College Signees (early signing period): P- Shea Parikh (Senior - 2012) to Davidson College
Top three students: Shea Parikh, Michael Pozzouli, Chandler Cissel
Personal Achievements: Steven Goldberg holds the school record with17 games pitched in a season (freshman year-2010). With 9 more games pitched last year he is within 15 of tying the school record for games pitched in a career.
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Michael Pierson (Appalachian State University), Ben Arkin (Davidson College), Lance Kirschenbaum (Lehigh), Zack Kessinger (Washington University), Jonathan Armold (Flagler), Adam Hardy (Swarthmore), Kyle Francis (Anderson)
Last Season´s Record: 8-18
Head Coach: Onel Garcia
Assistant Coaches: Luis Vargas, Sergio Rivero, Armando Sotero
Top 5 players: Brandon Acevedo P, OF (Junior); Etienne Latour P, INF (Junior); Kida De La Cruz P, OF (senior); Brandon Melendez SS (Junior); Chris Medina 1B (Junior)
Projected starters:
C- Israel Santana, Jesus Espana
1B- Chris Medina
2B- Etienne Latour
3B- John Ham
SS- Brandon Melendez
LF- Yoni Rodriguez
CF- Brandon Melendez
RF- Mike Van Degna
DH- Kida de la Cruz
P- Etienne Latour
P- Brandon Acevedo
P- Kida De La Cruz
Team Strength: Pitching Depth
Team Weakness: Consistent Hitting
Top three students: Casey Garcia, Matthew Mogilevsky, Mike Van Degna
University School
Last Season´s Record:18-8
Head Coach: Rich Hofman
Assistant Coaches: David Hofman, Ed Tisdale, Matt Posner, Roberto Vargas, Mike White
Top 5 players: Mike White, Sebastian Diaz, JJ Cormier, Diego Perez, Charley Gomez
Projected starters:
C- JJ Cormier
1B-
2B-Charley Gomez
3B-
SS-Sebastian Diaz
LF-Brendan McKendry
CF-Diego Perez
RF-Andrew Denis
P-Mike White
Team Strength: Pitching
Team Weakness: Depth
Head Coach: Bruce Aven
Assistant Coaches: Mike Macey, Evan Thomas, Dimas Martinez
Top 5 players: Brandon Lopez, Brandon Diaz, Danny Zardon, Zach Collins, Estaban Puerta
Projected starters:
C-b Zach Collins
1B- David Villar
2B- Brandon Diaz
3B- Danny Zardon
SS- Brandon Lopez
LF- Brandon Vicens
CF- Gabriel Aurrecechea
RF- Dallas Perez
P- Alex Seibold
P- Dominick Mancini
P- Brandon Diaz
P- Shaun Anderson
College Signees: Brandon Lopez- Miami, Dominick Mancini- FAU, Alex Seibold- FIU, Brandon Diaz- Stetson, Estaban Puerta- FAU
Pompano Beach HS
Last Season´s Record: 14-6
Head Coach: Ryan Combs
Assistant Coaches: Neil Andreoli
Top 5 players: Allen Benzenhafer (C), DJ Fenstermaker (RHP) 3-2, 25 IP, 33 K, Kenny Harrell (SS), Nick Delgado (OF), JJ Rodriguez (OF) .420, 21 RBI,
Projected starters:
C- Allen Benzenhafer (2012)
1B- Matt Fengler (2013)
2B- Shaw Pinnell (2013)
3B- Garrett Gardner (2013)
SS- Kenny Harrell (2012)
LF- Keenan Holliday (2012)
CF- Nick Delgado (2012)
RF- JJ Rodriguez (2012)
P- DJ Fenstermaker (2012)
P- Tyler Keller (2013)
P- Bobby Adkins (2012)
P- Ryan Richman (2012)
Team Strength: solid defensively, pitching depth and an experienced lineup.
Team Weakness: Lack of power in the middle of the order.
College Signees (early signing period): DJ Fenstermaker (Miami Dade), Nick Delgado (Dominican College)
Last Season´s Record: 16-10
Head Coach: Jerry Albert(2010 Sun Sentinel Coach of the Year)(2009, 2010 FACA Coach of the Year)
Assistant Coaches: Angel Arboleya, Mike Curial, Jorge Prieto
Shane Walker, Amalio Coleman, Eric Blanco, Jeff Silverman
Top 5 players: Alex Degoti, Danny Guevara, David Diaz-Fernandez, Alex Lavandero, Joey Rodriguez
Projected starters:
C- David Diaz-Fernandez
1B- Mike Iglesia/ Nick Hernandez
2B- Gil Delgado
3B- David Guevara/ Alex Acosta
SS- Alex Degoti
LF-Guevara/ Acosta/ Hernandez
CF-Joey Rodriguez
RF-Alex Lorenzo
P- Alex Lavandero
P-Christian Solis
P- Danny Parets
Team Strength: Strong defensively up the middle
Team Weakness: Consistency on mound
College Signees (early signing period): Alex Degoti (Long Beach State), David Diaz-Fernandez (Marshall), Joey Rodriguez (Wake Forest), Alex Lavandero (FAU)
Alumni presently playing professional baseball: Nick Martinez (Rangers), Gaby Hernandez (Nationals)
Last Season´s Record: 16-11
Head Coach: Eddie Gorriz
Assistant Coaches: Alfonso Otero, Mike Dirosa, Fidel Pino, Danny Santiesteban, Francisco Pino
Top 5 players: Albert Almora, Willie Abreu, JC Escarra, Frankie Gonzalez, Rey Ordonez
Projected starters:
C- Kevin Abraham
1B- Angel Ortiz
2B- Frankie Gonzalez
3B- JC Escarra
SS- Rey Ordonez
LF- Danny Reyes
CF- Albert Almora
RF- Wille Abreu
P- Andrew Cabezas
P- Mike Mediavilla
P- Willy Durruthy
Team Strength: Solid team, depth on the bench.
Team Weakness: Young pitching staff.
College Signees (early signing period): Albert Almora (UM) Rey Ordonez (FIU)
Top three students: Frank Gonzalez, Ernesto Hechavarria, Albert Almora
Personal Achievements: Albert Almora - Named Team USA Player of the Year
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Jarred Mederos (UM), Carlos Torres (Southern Baptist), Jeremy Bajdaun (FIU), Adrian Benitez (Barry), Kenner Elizalde (MDCC), Heber Mendez (Barry), Luis Lumpuy (BCC), David Colon (Florida Memorial), Yandi Viera (BCC), Kevin Martinez (Florida Memorial), Manny Rodriguez (Alabama State), Jonathan Tasis (Point Park), Pastor Sanchez (Northwood)
District 15
Archbishop McCarthy
Last Season´s Record: 29-3
Head Coach: Richard Bielski
Top players: Andre Martinez (Sr., LHP, 12-2, 1.50 ERA, 96 SO, 22 BB), Nick Travieso (Sr., RHP 1-1, 1.94 ERA, 30 SO, 8 BB, .310, 6 HR 20 RBI), Nick Basto(.367, 35 R, 33 H, 30 RBI, 3 HR, 12 SB), Adam Duarte(Sr., CF, .392, 22 R, 20 H, 11 RBI, 12 SB), Brandon Roberts (Sr., 3B, .353, 29 R, 24 H, 23 RBI, 5 SB), Brian Gonzalez (So., LHP, 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 12 SO, 5 BB, .321, 10 RBI), Ryan Castellanos (Sr., RHP, 4-0, 3.95 ERA, 22 SO, 7 BB), Jason Morozowski (Sr., 2B/P, .500. 10 AB, 5 H, 1 RBI
College Signees: Andre Martinez (Florida State), Nick Travieso (Miami), Nick Basto (FIU), Adam Duarte (St Thomas), Ryan Castellanos (Illinois)
Last season, Alex Fernandez (All-American)(presently at UM) drafted by the San Diego Padres, Jose Brizuela (All-American)(presently at FSU) drafted by Cincinnati Reds.
Last Season´s Record: 9-15
Head Coach: Dave Bisceglia
Assistant Coaches: Bobby Angulo, Leon Holladay, Modesto Blanco
Top 5 players: Alain Aguiar (.358 BA, 4 HR), Lazaro Romero (.308 BA - 18 RBI/ 2W -2L (30 K´s in 28 Inn. Pitched), Tim Reker (2W/2L, 2.85 ERA), Elih Marrero(no stats- freshman this year), Brandon Johnson (starter at 3B/ backup catcher)
Projected starters:
C- Elih Marrero- fr.
1B-Alain Aguiar- sr.
2B-Patxi Arnaiz- jr.
3B-Brandon Johnson-sr.
SS-Carlo Ugalde- sr.
LF-TJ Gordon- jr.
CF-Matt Josephs- sr
RF-Gabriel Kurtzman-sr.
P-Tim Reker- sr.
P-Danny Lann-sr.
P-Laz Romero-sr.
Team Strength: Experienced club with 6 senior starters/ decent pitching depth
Team Weakness: Will need to manufacture runs
Top three students: Tim Reker, Danny Lann, Brent Bradshaw
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Jeff Fennell- Spring Hill College, Eros Modena- Indian River, Mike Martinez- Babson College, Spencer Castro- Indian River, Taylor Berman- Washington U. St. Louis, Steven Thiele- Belmont Abbey, Jake Bogaards- Miami Dade, Andres Lopez- Palm Beach Atlantic, Kevin Manzano- Miami Dade, Michael DeArmas- Harverford
Miami Killian
Last Season´s Record: 15-13
Head Coach: Angel Herrera(30 College player commitments since arrival in 2007, also coaches the Florida Legends)
Assistant Coaches: Rafael Corrales, Zach Robinson, Jose Behar, Julio Andrade
Top 5 players: Mandy Alvarez (First Team All County), Mike Perez, Andrew Fuente, Daniel Andrade, Spencer Levine
Projected starters:
C- Nick Mira
1B-Erick Molina
2B-Alex Fernandez
3B-Mike Perez
SS-Mandy Alvarez
LF-Daniel Andrade
CF-Zach Polito
RF-Spencer Levine
P-Andrew Fuente
P-McLean Becton
P-Mike Perez
Team Strength: Offense
Team Weakness: Pitching Depth
College Signees(early signing period):Alex Fernandez (Flagler College), Daniel Andrade(Northwood University), Mandy Alvarez(FIU), Andrew Fuente(Indian River), McLean Becton(Brevard College)
Top three students: Zach Polito, Erik Molina, Daniel Andrade
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Mike Martinez(FIU), Ryan Arrick(University of Illinois), Mason McVay(FIU), Julian Santos(Miami), Andrew Grifol(Broward College), Danny Miranda(University of Miami/St. Louis Cardinals), Sam Robinson(University of Miami/Texas Rangers), Theo Castillo(Central Florida College), Mark Armenteros(Lynn University), Phillip Colominas(St. Thomas University), Jake Werdesheim(Sienna College), Tony Sanchez(Pittsburgh Pirates)
Miami Southridge
Last Season´s Record: 16-10
Head Coach: Ed Doskow
Assistant Coaches: Steve Rogers, Jim Rogers and Tom Cetta
Top players: Christian Khawam .468, Steven Paredes .408, Pavel Chavez .418, Chris Sutton 3-1.
Projected starters:
C-Pavel chavez
1B-Danny Matos
2B-JP Castaneda
3B-John Chadwell
SS-Alex Aguila
LF-Mike Rodriguez
CF-Steven Paredes
RF-Christian Khawam
P-Chris Sutton
P-Dayron Moreno
P-Roly Limia
Team Strength:Pitching and experience
Team Weakness:Bench
College Signees(early signing period): Steven Paredes-Indian River state College, John Chadwell-Embry Riddle
Top three students: Danny Matos, Mike Rodriguez, Pavel Chavez
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Robert Andino(Orioles), Edgar Ramirez(Mets), Fredi Gonzalez(Manager Braves), Rene Lozano(St Thomas), Dane Stone(St Thomas), James Young(Barry), Juan Gomes(Richland College).
Projected starters:
C- Shane Castro
1B-Stefan Leal
2B-Joey Rivera
3B-Anthony Dowling
SS-Davis Lebron
LF-Brandyn Thomas
CF-Davis Lugo
RF-Ryan Bogaards
P-Adam Roush
P-David Lebron
P-Eddie Delgado
Team Strength: Experience
Team Weakness: Team Speed
Top three students: Stefan Leal, Joey Rivera, Eddie Delgado
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Lance Elder(Marshall University), Daniel Hancock(South Florida University), Kevin Bryant(Gulf Coast University), Demetrious Moorer(Eastern Kentucky), Robert Case(St. Johns University), Brandon Roush(Texas Pan American), Jason Webb(Texas Pan American), (Andy Padron-Western Nebraska Community College)
Varela HS
Last Season´s Record: 7-11
Head Coach: John Barbato
Assistant Coaches: Manny Aguilar
Top 5 players: Joey Davis, Manny Abreu, Juan Pimentel, Ryan Herzon, Jeremy Jones
Projected starters:
C- Manny Cerda
1B-???
2B-Ryan Herzon
3B-Jeremy Jones
SS-Juandy Mendoza
LF-Frankie Rodriguez
CF-Manny Abreu
RF-Mario Souffrain
P-Joey Davis
P-Juan Pimentel
Team Strength: Starting Pitching
Team Weakness: Team Depth
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Johnny Barbato (San Diego Padres), Brian Cruz (Galveston College), Michael Rosario (Otero CC)
District 15
Braddock Senior High
Last Season´s Record: 11-11
Head Coach: Manny Fernandez(5 wins away from 300 career victories)
Assistant Coaches: Victor Montalvo / Anthony Fernandez
Top 5 players: David Jervis (.410 BA / .600 SLG / 11 SB), Erne Valdes (2-1 / 30K /18 IP) , Eddie Araujo (.313 BA / 9 SB / 11 R), Victor Marin (.359 BA / 10 RBI / 10 Runs), Brian Hernandez
Projected starters:
C- Victor Marin
1B- Albert Rafael
2B- Gaby Mundo
3B- Erik Montero
SS- Carlos Cabrera
LF- Willie Padron
CF- Eddie Araujo
RF- Brian Hernandez
P- Erne Valdes
P- David Jervis
P- Jerod Rodriguez
Team Strength: Team Chemistry, Pitching, Team Speed
Team Weakness: Experience. Besides, pitchers most players are 10/11th graders
College Signees (early signing period): David Jervis (FIU), Jerod Rodriguez (Coppin State), Erne Valdes (St. Thomas), Carlos Cabrera (UM - Pending admission)
Top three students: Brian Hernandez, Justin Miranda, Elias Trehns
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Harold Martinez (Phillies), Sean Rodriguez (Rays), Sergio Leon (Marshall), Alex Azor (Navy)
Christopher Columbus
Head Coach: Joe Weber(Career record 362-141)
Last Season´s Record: 19-6
Top Players: Mike Vinson(RHP/DH), Louis Collazo(LHP), Frank Navarrete(SS), Danny Lynch(1B/3B), Mike Obregon(2B), Laz Rivera(3B), Yency Almonte(RHP)
Team Strength: Pitching. 5 guys who throw 90 plus. Solid defense.
Team Weakness: Speed
College Signees(early signing period): Mike Vinson(Univ. of Florida), Louis Collazo(Virginia Tech), Frank Navarrete(Samford), Danny Lynch(Elon), Mike Obregon(Siena)
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Jon Jay(Cardinals), Carlos Gutierrez(Twins), Paul Manieri(Head Coach LSU), Javi Sanchez(Asst. Coach LSU), Elvis Dominguez(Head Coach Bradley University), Javier Salas(Univ. of Miami), Andy Suarez(Univ. of Miami), Tyler Filliben(Samford), Derek Vigoa(UPenn), Justin Gonzalez(Florida State)
Ferguson
Last Season´s Record: 22-9
Head Coach: Jose Novas
Assistant Coaches: Howard Cuervo and Daniel Barnard
Top 5 players: Carlos Tapia(.348 BA, 32-92, 27 R, 31 RBI, 9 HR, 8 SB), Brandon Valentin(LHP, 4-1 last yr), Anthony Tucker(.281 BA, 11 SB, 6 2B, 28 R, 0.00 ERA in 5 relief app.), Anthony Carra(15 relief app., 5-1, 2.20 ERA, 4 S), Kevin Rodriguez(.288 BA, stellar defender)
Projected starters:
C- Emilio Medina
1B- Alfred Rodriguez
2B- Anthony Tucker
3B- Christopher Medina
SS- Jesus Fuenmayor
LF- Carlos Tapia
CF- Kevin Rodriguez
RF- Luis Paublini
P- Brandon Valentin
P- Anthony Carra
P- Christopher Medina
Team Strength: Experience, Speed, defense, pitching
Team Weakness:Depth
College Signees (early signing period): Brandon Valentin (Nova University)
Top three students: Anthony Tucker, Rolando Gerena, Carlos Tapia
Personal Achievements: As a junior, Carlos Tapia already owns the career home run record for Ferguson with 9.
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Steven Baron(Seattle Mariners), Harold Holness(Barry University), Alex Diaz(Florida Gulf Coast), Bryan Elliot(Barry Univ.), Danny de la Calle(Miami Dade CC), Victor Arche(Miami Dade CC), Ronald Lozada(Miami Dade CC), Jonathan Arche(Peru State College, Nebraska)
Miami Coral Park Senior High
Last Season´s Record: 4-18
Head Coach: Adrian Casanova(1st year)
Assistant Coaches: Guillermo Martinez, Ed Diaz, Andy Acosta
Top 5 players: Cesar Ramirez, Ryan Palenzuela, Alex Marquez, Danny Fernandez, Alex Alvarez
Projected starters:
C- Alex Marquez
1B- Adrian Cuesta
2B- Tyler Sola
3B- Ryan Palenzuela
SS- Cesar Ramirez
LF- Alex Alvarez
CF- Danny Fernandez
RF- Reinaldo Ledezma
P- Mathew Perez
P- Marcos Alonso
P- Cristian Feliu
Team Strength:Defense
Team Weakness: Inexperience
College Signees (early signing period): Alex Marquez(Florida Gulf Coast Univ.)
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Luis Montanez, Philadelphia Phillies, Luis Martinez, Texas Rangers, Alex Castellanos, Los Angeles Dodgers, Eddie Morlan, Atlanta Braves , Jandy Sena, Seattle Mariners, Hector Nelo, Washington Nationals, E.J. Encinosa (University of Miami).
South Miami
Head Coach: Alex Hernandez(Assistant on 2000 State Championship team, Head Coach for 2008 GMAC Championship team)
Assistant Coaches:Chris Cuadra and Alex Rodriguez
Top 5 players:Danny Garmendia, Carlos Garmendia, Paul Proenza, Xavier Barriere, Steven Brizuela
Projected starters:
C-Paul Proenza
1B-Steven Brizuela
2B-Xavier Barriere
3B-Ricky De Armas
SS-Carlos Garmendia
LF-Armani Medina/Chris Crespo
CF-Ariel Medina
RF-Luis Garcia
P-Danny Garmendia
P-Jose Canosa
P-Anthony Oliva
Team Strength:Well balanced team, that can do a little bit of everything.
Team Weakness:The team needs to play together for a while to develop chemistry.
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Ozzie Gonzalez(St. Thomas), Jose Gonzalez(Western Nebraska), Enrique Perez(Palm Beach JC), Albert Faz- Long Island, Mike Garcia- Long Island, Ahmed Garcia- FAU
Southwest Miami
Last Season´s Record: 21-7
Head Coach: Josy Torres
Assistant Coaches: Otto Couto, Branden Couto
Top 5 players: Zack Gonzalez, Chris Mourelle, Alexis Cuevas, Alex Mangano, Luis Aviles
Projected starters:
C-Alex Mangano
1B-Robert Cancio
2B-Alex Perera
3B-Carlos Pena
SS-Luis Aviles
LF-Luis Gutierrez
CF-Alexis Cuevas
RF-Bryan Carreras
P-Zack Gonzalez
P-Chris Mourelle
P-Ryan Smith
Team Strength: Pitching
Team Weakness: Experience
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Elio Rey-St. Thomas, Julio Ramos-Barry, Mike Godinez, Mike Benitez-Wingate, Anthony Duran-Kennesaw State, Reny Rodriguez-Miami Dade, Andy Montano-Palm Beach CC, Henry Rivera-Hillsborough CC, Jorge Marban-Texas Rangers
District 14
Coral Gables Senior
Last Season´s Record: 17-7
Head Coach: Phillip Wisser
Assistant Coaches: Rafael Jiron, Nelson Ponce, Armando Rodriguez
Top players: Antonio Rodriguez (.545 Avg, 2 HR, 38 RBI (All-Dade 1st Team), Dillon Maya, Andres Jiron (636 Avg., 3 HR, 30 RBI)(Only 40 AB due to injuries), Imad Reinoso, Alex Pinero, David Plotkin, Gerson Sotolongo
Projected starters:
C- Imad Reinoso
1B- Kelvin Nunez
2B- Roland Eusebio
3B- Alex Pinero
SS- Andres Jiron
LF- Jomilson Alvarez
CF- Gerson Sotolongo
RF- Antonio Rodriguez
P- Dillon Maya
P- David Plokin
P- JeanCarlo Rodriguez
Team Strength: Experience. Return 6 everyday starters and almost all but one pitcher.
Team Weakness: Depth. Need to stay healthy to have a successful year.
College Signees (early signing period): Antonio Rodriguez (FIU), Dillon Maya (FIU)
Personal Achievements: Antonio Rodriguez broke the school record for batting average by hitting .545 breaking current San Diego Padres First Baseman Yonder Alonso´s record
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Yonder Alonso (Padres), Eddie Rodriguez (Padres), Yoenny Gonzalez (CFCC), Alexis Pena (John Woods Community College), Alexander Pena (John Woods Community College), Tony Becerra (FIT), Joe Felipe (Miami Dade), Carlos Matamoros (Miami Dade)
Ronald Reagan
Last Season´s Record: 10-14
Head Coach: Jessy Rodriguez
Assistant Coaches: JC Huguet, Jose Urbano
Top players: Michael Diaz, Luis Rincon
Projected starters:
C-Luis Rincon
1B-Phillip Melo
2B-Andres Castillo
3B-Brandon Romero
SS-Sergio Santana
LF-Raul Cortes
CF-Michael Diaz
RF-Joe Diaz
P-Arturo Rincon
P-Franklin Reyes
P-Piero Miranda
Team Strength: Chemistry, Discipline
Team Weakness: #1 Pitcher, Power
College Signees (early signing period): Michael Diaz (Barry University)
Top two students: Michael Diaz, Brandon Lebena
Personal Achievement: Michael Diaz hasn´t missed a day his entire schooling career
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Manny Perdomo (Point Park University), Mario Amaral (Florida State University), Bryan Muniz (Southeastern University), Miguel Ramallo (Midland University)
District 12
Flanagan High School
Last Season´s Record: 22-3
Head Coach: Ray Evans
Assistant Coaches: Howard Stein, Noel Figueroa, Pete Greenwood, Joel Carranza, Johnston Hobbs
Top 5 players: Jose Mesa Jr. (Sr., RHP, 90-92, 6-0-1, 27 IP, 31 K´s, 3.80 ERA), Michael Emigh (Sr., LHP, 86-88, 7-0, 38 IP, 47 K´s, 1.66 ERA), Andres Sanchez (Sr., SS, .500 BA, 5-2B, 3-3B, 17-HR, 51 RBI), Ricardo Sanchez - Sr., C, Andres Visbal - Jr., INF
Team Strength: Pitching and Defense
Team Weakness: Varsity experience
College Signees (early signing period): Jose Mesa Jr. (Sr., RHP, Seminole State College), Michael Emigh (Sr., LHP, FAU), Andres Sanchez (Sr., SS, FIU), Ricardo Sanchez (Sr., C, Notre Dame)
Top three students: Ryan Dodge - So., Christian Nelson - Jr., Ricardo Sanchez - Sr.
Personal Achievements: Andres Sanchez broke Mike Napoli´s County and School´s single season Homerun record with 17 and also broke Roger Tomas´s school RBI record with 51.
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Geoffrey Jimenez - FAU, Ricky Santiago - FAU, Corey Janson - UM, Pichi Torres - UNOH, RJ Fondon - FIU, DJ Swatscheno - FIU, Corey Witkowski - Barry, Adam Quiles & Justin Machado - SFCC, Alejandro Sanchez - Bethune Cookman , JD Martinez - Starting Leftfielder for the Houston Astros
West Broward High School
Last Season´s Record: 12-12
Head Coach: Sergio Ambros
Assistant Coaches: Joshua Koop, Bill Dearman, Zach Zimmerman, Mark Futrell
Top 5 players: Mike Mordente (.397, 20 runs scored), Mark McGinnity(.417, 19 RBI), Gio Ruiz(.352, 16 RBI), Luigi Perez(.354, 17 RBI, 19 Runs), Tyler Draughon
Projected starters:
C- Cody Swavely- Sr.
1B-Cody Newell- Jr.
2B- Luigi Perez- Jr.
3B- Mark McGinnity- Sr.
SS- Mike Mordente- Sr.
LF- Russell Young- Sr./ Xavier Beltran- Jr.
CF- Gio Ruiz- Sr.
RF- Danny Pardo- Jr.
DH- Chris Lopez- Jr.
P- Tyler Draughon- Sr.
P- Alex Zapata- Sr.
P- Austin Gray- Sr.
P- Matt Hardy- Jr.
Team Strength: Senior Leadership and Pitching and Defense
Team Weakness: Lack of Infield Depth and Varsity Experiences off the Bench
Top two students: Sam Green, Cody Newell
Alumni presently playing College baseball: Mike Hoeft (Univ. of Charelston), Patrick Chiarmonte (Univ. of Charleston), Mike Mcginnity (Broward College), Chris Ross (Broward College), Gabby DeVarona (Iowa Western), Chaz Russo (Clearwater Christian), Jose Hernandez (Jamestown CC), Hector Cedano (Campbell University)
Western High School
Last Season´s Record: 10-10
Head Coach: Paul Barnes
Assistant Coaches: Don Kealy, Al Schwach, Keith Williams, Russell Hackworth, Joey Norrito
Top 5 players: Max Balter, Lucas Carman, Ryan Gabriel, Tyler Fichter, Cameron Hester
Projected starters:
C- Ryan Gabriel
1B- Nick Flesner
2B- Mack Hessney
3B- Domenico Coppolone
SS- Max Balter
LF- Tyler Handt
CF- Tyler Fichter
RF- Lucas Carman
P- Cameron Hester
P- Austin Read
P- Zack Brown
Team Strength: Balanced Lineup; Pitching Depth
Team Weakness: Experience
Top three students: Zack Brown, Sean Horner, Tyler Van Nostrand
District 11
Coral Glades
Last Season´s Record: 10-11
Head Coach: Jorge Miranda(6 wins away from 100 career wins)
Assistant Coaches: Shane Walker, Amalio Coleman, Eric Blanco, Jeff Silverman
Top players: Alex Kline LHP 1-1 0.90 ERA 31k 1.14 WHIP 31 innings, Tyler Steiner C .232 11Runs 11 RBI, Francisco Rodriguez .348 2HR 20 RBI
Projected starters:
C- Tyler Steiner Jr
1B- Ben Brower Sr
2B- Tom Sartancangelo Jr
3B- Francisco Rodriguez Sr
SS- Nick Diaz So
LF-Brian Godoy Jr
CF-Alex Kline Sr./ Devon Crocker So.
RF-Devon Scrocker So./ Zach Sands Jr.
P- Alex Klike Sr
P-Jacob Melton Jr
P- Kevin Druckman Sr
Team Strength: Starting Pitching
Team Weakness: Inexperience, Hitting
College Signees: Alex Kline LHP- Nova Southeastern University
Top three students: Jacob Melton, Ben Brower, Jared Paurowski
Personal Achievements: Alex Kline should break career ERA record
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Rian Spanjer-Fustenburger (Braves Organization), Ryan McMahon (UNF), David Stevens (Curry College), Oliver Christensen (Dominican College), Austin Holzknecht (Dominican College)
Coral Springs
Last Season’s Record:17-6
Head Coach: Frank Bumbales
Assistant Coaches:Mike Federman, Michael Cimilluca
Top 5 players: Lewis Brinson-OF, Sr., .467-4-23, Alan Sharkey-1B, Sr., .486-2-31, Dylan Ebel-3B, Sr., 385-1-19, Aaron Maller-LHP, Sr., 8-1-1.35, Jonny Ortiz-LHP, Sr., 5-1-0.95
Projected starters:
C-Jordan Gleicher
1B-Alan Sharkey
2B-Tre Dingus
3B-Dylan Ebel
SS-Dalton Wolchik
LF-Vinny Cerullo
CF-Lewis Brinson
RF-Justin Mixon
P-Aaron Maller
P-Jonny Ortiz
P-Brett Schneider
Team Strength: Pitching Depth, Situational hitting, experience
Team Weakness: Complacency
College Signees: Lewis Brinson-Florida, Alan Sharkey-Nova Southeastern, Brett Schneider-Felician
Top three students: Austin Nelson, Alan Sharkey, Cole Bumbales
Personal Achievements: Alan Sharkey-Already owns career hits record, Lewis Brinson-Already owns career rbi record
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: TJ Clarkson-Citadel, David Kopp-St Louis Cardinals
Coaching accomplishments or any upcoming milestones:
Last season Coach Bumbales won his 300th game, in that game his son Cole Bumbales threw a no-hitter
Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
Last Season´s Record: 16-5
Head Coach: Todd Fitz-Gerald(245-68 Career record, 2008 National High School Coach of the Year.
Assistant Coaches: Von Stertzbach, Mike Hosmer, Mike Hosmer, Jr., Tony Stravino, Dave Austen, Elliot Bonnor
Top 5 players: Colton Bottomley (OF, Senior, .392, 34 RBI, 8 HR), Alec Dowell (OF, Senior, .365, 7SB), Brandon Dreichler (RHP, Senior, .324, 17 RBI / 1.96 ERA), Jonathan Lipinski (RHP/1B, Senior, 4-1, 1 Save), John Valek (LHP, Senior, 6-0, 2.34 ERA)
Projected starters:
C- Evan Leyva, Derek Fritz
1B- Jonathan Lipinski
2B- Luis Silverio
3B- Chris Pannell
SS- Ryan Rudolph
LF- Brandon Dreichler
CF- Colton Bottomley
RF- Alec Dowell
P- John Valek
P- Brandon Dreichler
P- Jonathan Lipinski
Team Strength: Team speed and depth on the mound
Team Weakness: Defense
College Signees (early signing period): John Valek, University of Akron
Top three students: Robbie Kravec, Jacob Lennertz, Chris Pannell
Alumni presently playing College baseball or professional baseball: Anthony Rizzo (Padres), Sean Ochinko (Toronto Blue Jays), David Christensen (Colorado Rockies), Patrick Kulick (NSU), Matt Davis (Florida Christian), Louis Silverio (Indian River CC), William Rudolph (Broward College), Stephen Colangelo (Air Force Academy)
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