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Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin, a former chair of the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee and the current president of the American Baseball Coaches Association, began lobbying other coaches and administrators to take action midway through the season after noticing greatly enhanced exit speeds off some composite bats. Typically, Corbin said, balls that are squared up by hitters with good bat speed will come off normal metal bats at 95-99 mph. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Nobody was like Rickey Jul 24, 2009
(07-23) 20:13 PDT -- Imagine being the manager of the greatest American baseball team ever assembled. It's a mythical setting, a tree-lined ballpark in the realm of fantasy, and as you prepare to face the best players from the rest of the world, you're choosing from more than a century's worth of talent in its prime. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Induction Nobody was like Rickey Jul 24, 2009
(07-23) 20:13 PDT -- Imagine being the manager of the greatest American baseball team ever assembled ... Rickey Henderson Hall of Fame Induction / Nobody was like Rickey Articles Imagine being the manager of the greatest American baseball team ever assembled. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Western Hills eliminates Washington County 11-year-olds Jul 23, 2009
Washington County fielded eight all-star teams this summer, including three the minor American baseball, 11-year-old American baseball and major baseball all-star teams that won District 13 Tournament championships and advanced to sectionals. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Kenny Moreland: The Aberdeen Ace Jul 22, 2009
Honored as the Div. III pitcher of the year in 2008 by both the American Baseball Coaches Association and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Kenny Moreland signed with the Orioles. He had a solid pro debut and his success continues in the lower levels. (Baltimore, TheInsiders.com)
Season ends for Washington Co.’s minor stars Jul 21, 2009
ELGIN Washington County s minor American baseball season came to a close Sunday night with a 13-3 loss to Rose Capital East National at the Texas East Little League Section 1 Tournament here ... Washington County s minor American baseball team includes Dane Acker, Colson Altman, Hunter Avila, Marqez Bimage, Evan Boeker, Zachary Eckert, Hayden Fontenot, Kyle Gurka, Chandler Jozwiak, Davion Lockett, Zachary Marshall and Jacob Oehrlein. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Hamilton, Taylor Highlight 2009 Hall of Fame Class Jul 21, 2009
Wilson was also named an All-American by The Sporting News, American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball in 1997, in addition to earning first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. A ninth-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 1997, Wilson played for the Royals in 2000 and 2003 and was called up by the New York Yankees in 2006. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Little League sectional tourneys begin tonight -- Washington County’s minor, 11-year-old and major baseball all-stars set to continue play Jul 18, 2009
Washington County s minor (9- and 10-year-old) American baseball team, 11-year-old American baseball team and its major (12-year-old) baseball team each advanced to the sectional tournament by winning the District 13 Tournament earlier this month. Now all three are set to compete for a shot at qualifying for the East Texas Little League state tournament. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Major baseball wins district title -- Minor baseball also advancing to sectional tourney Jul 14, 2009
Washington County is sending three teams on to sectionals minor American baseball, 11-year-old American baseball and major baseball. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Murakami pitched his program well Jul 12, 2009
In the winter of 1999, he was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches' Association Hall of Fame ... HONORS: Inducted into American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2000, Rainbow Stadium named for him in 2001. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AJ Morris Signs MLB Contract Jul 9, 2009
com, Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). He is also a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, which will be announced at the MLB All-Star Game in , Mo. (KStateFans.com)
Former UCLA Standout Chase Utley Voted to Start in MLB All-Star Game Jul 7, 2009
Utley, the 15th overall selection in the 2000 MLB Draft by Philadelphia, was a two-time first-team All-America selection at UCLA. He gained Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball in 1998 and first-team All-America recognition from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) in 1999. As a junior in 2000, Utley earned first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and the ABCA.. (Uclabruins.com)
Polk Enters College Baseball Hall Of Fame Over Weekend Jul 7, 2009
Polk was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1995. He is also a member of the Georgia Southern University Hall of Fame, the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. (Uabsports.com)
Dodgers bring Mannywood to Big Apple Jul 6, 2009
When the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame inducts Walter O'Malley on Tuesday, it will become the first New York City-based organization to honor the longtime Dodgers owner (the man who moved the team out of Brooklyn to Los Angeles) in more than 50 years. Among other inductees are Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully and longtime first baseman Steve Garvey. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
India-born pitchers in American baseball Jul 5, 2009
Baseball: India-born pitchers make American baseball debuts - Indians Abroad - World - The Times of India ... Baseball: India-born pitchers make American baseball debuts ... BRADENTON, Florida: Two Indian-born pitchers, Dinesh Patel and Rinku Singh, made their American baseball debuts on Saturday for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie farm team. (India Times, India)
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Butler, who now has nine homers, offers the kind of American baseball story that might be considered fitting as the nation celebrates its own glory. He has his own tale of perseverance as a native of Pascagoula, Miss. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Gautreau to Join Tulane Baseball Coaching Staff Jul 2, 2009
Gautreau earned first-team Freshman All-America honors from Baseball America in 1999, and claimed second-team All-America accolades by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2000. He received first-team All-America recognition by the ABCA, Baseball America, Baseball Weekly and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers in 2001. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
UH's Kolten Wong named to Baseball America's Freshman All-America team Jul 1, 2009
He also was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings all-West Regional second team. He is playing with the USA National Team this summer that will travel to Japan and Canada. (Honolulu Advertiser)
July 1: Bobby Jones Named NCAA Baseball Player of the Year Jul 1, 2009
Following the 1991 season Jones earned All-American honors by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball America Magazine and Collegiate Baseball. He went on to have a very successful professional career as he was drafted by the New York Mets in the first round in the 1991 draft. (Gobulldogs.com)
Dan Paolini to Join Team USA in World Port Tournament Jun 30, 2009
Paolini was a Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American, the ECAC and MAAC Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-Northeast pick by the American Baseball Coaches' Association. His. (Sienasaints.com)
San Jose State in the News - 6/29/09 Jun 30, 2009
For news around the net regarding we start with former SJSU shortstop , a fourth-round selection in the recent Major League Baseball draft and now in the Cleveland Indians organization, earned a spot on the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings Sporting Goods 2009 West All-Region Second Team, according to the official San Jose State Athletics Website. Which schools rank in the top-ten for toughest schedules. (SpartanThunder.com)
International stars set to begin play Jun 28, 2009
The Washington County minor American baseball all-stars begin their District 13 tournament with a 6 p.m. game against Weimar on Monday ... On Tuesday, Washington County s 11-year-old American baseball all-stars will play the first of three pool-play games with an 8 p.m. match against Lee County. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Ackley Adds Fifth All-America Selection, All-CWS Honors Jun 26, 2009
Ackley, who was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America First Team, was joined on the All-CWS team by third baseman. In addition to the All-America honor, Ackley (first team) and right-hander (second team) claimed ABCA/Rawlings All-Atlantic Region accolades. (Tarheelblue.com)
UH's Kolten Wong named to USA national team Jun 25, 2009
and the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings. Wong started all 58 games for UH, batting. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MICHAEL CHOICE EARNS SPOT ON USA BASEBALL NATIONAL TEAM Jun 25, 2009
413 with 13 doubles, 11 homers and 52 RBI. He was named first team Southland All-Conference and was a second team American Baseball Coaches Association South Central All-Region. The USA Baseball National Team is comprised of the top non-draft eligible collegiate players in the country. (Utamavs.com)
ASU's Mike Leake Named ABCA National Player Of The Year Jun 25, 2009
- Arizona State University right handed pitcher Mike Leake has been named the National Player of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Leake becomes the 14th Sun Devil to be named National Player of the Year and the first since Paul Lo Duca in 1993. (Pac-10.org)
Tyler Holt Honored With Rawlings Gold Glove Award Jun 25, 2009
- A trio of Florida State baseball student-athletes were honored for their achievements on the diamond in 2009 as the American Baseball Coaches Associations announced its All-Atlantic Region and All-America teams as well as the recipients of the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Wednesday, June 24. Holt was the recipient of the Gold Glove Award for his outstanding defensive effort in centerfield in 2009. (Seminoles.com)
Belfiore, Sanchez Named ABCA All-Americans; Four Named To All-Region Teams Jun 23, 2009
- and were named 2009 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Americans and were also voted to the All-Northeast Region First Team. Sophomores and were both voted to the All-Northeast Region Second Team. (Bceagles.com)
Trio Named ABCA/Rawlings Division I Baseball All-American Jun 20, 2009
- Three Mountain West Conference baseball student-athletes were named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings Division I All-American team as announced June 15. Leading the list is San Diego State junior pitcher Stephen Strasburg and sophomore relief pitcher Addision Reed, who were named to the first team, while New Mexico senior second baseman Mike Brownstein earned second team recognition. (Themwc.com)
Historian finds baseball in old Am. Ind. schools Jun 20, 2009
Laliberte's research not only uncovered a seldom discussed history of local baseball, but it recently was recognized by the McFarland-Society for American Baseball Research as one of the best articles or papers this year on baseball history or biography. Laliberte's article "Myth, History and Indian Baseball: An Unexpected Story of the Game in Minnesota" looks at those boarding schools, and features one that used to be on the grounds of what now is St. John's University. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Notebook: Mahtook keeps late father in his memories in Omaha Jun 19, 2009
An out-of-town visitor, American Baseball Coaches Association executive director Dave Keilitz, remarked in the press box: "You Omaha folks are sure doing a good job with the weather. Either that, or you have some bad weathermen around here.". PACKING 'EM IN: Wednesday night's crowd of 21,383 boosted the series total to 203,208, an average of 22,579. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Auburn's Mummey, Troy's Henry win Gold Gloves Jun 19, 2009
The honor is given to the best defensive player at each position in Division I by Rawlings and the American Baseball Coaches Association. Winners are chosen by coaches across the country. (WSJA.com, AL)
Army's Henshaw, Moore Garner Baseball All-America Honors Jun 19, 2009
WEST POINT, N.Y. - Two of the players most responsible for leading Army's record-setting season have been recognized on the national level as standout designated hitter Joey Henshaw and stalwart shortstop Clint Moore were named to the 2009 American Baseball Coaches Association NCAA Division I All-America Team, it was announced on Monday. While Henshaw was named to the ABCA second team, Moore was selected to the third unit. (Patriotleague.com)
SHAY, SMITH NAMED TO MIDEAST REGION BASEBALL TEAM Jun 18, 2009
ATHENS, OHIO - Bowling Green State University baseball players and both earned spots on the 2009 American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings NCAA Mideast Region team, region chair Joe Carbone, the head coach at Ohio, announced today. Both Falcon players earned spots on the second team. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Two RedHawks Named to All-Mideast Region Teams Jun 18, 2009
OXFORD, Ohio - The American Baseball Coaches Association and Ohio head coach Joe Carbone, chairman of the NCAA Mideast Region All-American Committee, have announced the 2009 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Mideast Region First and Second Teams. Two RedHawks were recognized by the committee as part of the All-Mideast Region Teams. (Muredhawks.com)
Brownstein Named ABCA All-American Jun 18, 2009
Mike Brownstein was named to the ABCA All-America Second Team on June 17 (Golobos.com)
Former Bucknell Baseball Player Mark Angelo Selected In Major League Baseball Draft Jun 17, 2009
Last week, he became the second All-America selection in ESU history when he was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association third team. Angelo, whose uncle, Jimmy Angelo, played in the minor leagues in the Cincinnati Reds' organization, is the second-ever East Stroudsburg player to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. (Patriotleague.com)
Brownstein and Cavazos-Galvez Named to ABCA All-Region Team Jun 16, 2009
Mike Brownstein added ABCA All-Midwest Region Team to his resume (Golobos.com)
MVP trophy rededication Jun 16, 2009
From left, Nancy Leon, Michael Tackett, Katie Leon, Chris Leon Sr. and Margaret and John Leon attend a ceremony Monday at Orcutt American baseball field at Joe Nightingale School in Orcutt where the Little League Championship MVP trophy was rededicated to former player Chris Leon Jr., who died in November at the age of 25. See Sports. (Santa Maria Times)
Paolini Named Second Team ABCA All-Northeast Region Jun 16, 2009
Freshman has been named Second Team All-Northeast by the American Baseball Coaches' Association. Paolini had already been named ECAC and MAAC Rookie of the Year and was one of eight second baseman in the nation selected to the prestigious Louisville Slugger's Freshmen All-American Team as released by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. (Sienasaints.com)
OTTEMAN, KAINER, CHOICE RECEIVE ABCA SOUTH CENTRAL ALL-REGION Jun 16, 2009
400 in a season received South Central All-Region honors by the American Baseball Coaches Association on Friday. Seniors (outfield) and (designated hitter) were named first team All-Region and sophomore was named a second team outfielder. (Utamavs.com)
Ethiopian Kids Learn American Baseball Jun 6, 2009
This year, the kids that play with Vine Ingle Little League had some international flair in the dugout. A Macon family adopted three boys from Ethiopia. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
More of this story... Jun 4, 2009
He was a team leader for the Hiroshima Carps where he brought American Baseball ethic to the Japanese form of the game according to a 1958 Sports Illustrated article written by Mark Harris. He competed twice in the league's all-star game. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
GVSU's Kyle Gendron Named American Baseball Coaches Association All-American Jun 4, 2009
Cary, N.C. - The American Baseball Coaches Association announced that Grand Valley State junior second baseman has been named to the ABCA All-America third team, while Laker head coach was named the Midwest Region Coach of the Year. Grand Valley State finished the 2009 campaign with a 45-16-1 record and advanced to the NCAA DII World Series for the fourth time since 2003. (Gvsulakers.com)
Snieder a power source May 28, 2009
461 on-base percentage, was also named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-West Region Team and was a Gold Glove recipient. He transferred from Hartnell Community College. (Honolulu Advertiser)
LOCAL COLLEGES: Carthage's title hopes dashed by St.Thomas May 26, 2009
Ranked fourth in the American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball poll and seventh in the D3baseball. com poll, Carthage (38-9) had seven hits against St. Thomas starting pitcher John Licht, but Licht limited the damage to pitch a complete game for the Tommies (39-13). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bulldogs' defense begins in Irvine May 26, 2009
Their head coach is Mike Gillespie, an 848-game winner in 22 college seasons and set to be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January. He registered 763 of his wins and one College World Series title (1998) in 20 years at USC.. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
A History of Sabermetrics May 25, 2009
The term Sabermetrics was based on the acronym SABR, which stands for The Society For American Baseball Research. According to their website, www. (Suite101.com)
Carthage remains in national title picture May 25, 2009
The Red Men (37-8), ranked fourth in the American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III poll and seventh in D3baseball. com poll, built a 6-1 lead only to allow the Hornets to tie it 8-8 before Carthage catcher Mike Hughes ended it with a home run to left-center field in the 11th inning. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Lequia sparks Carthage May 24, 2009
Carthage (37-8), ranked fourth in the May 19 American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III poll and seventh in the May 5 D3baseball. com poll, will play the winner of the game between Shenandoah and St. Thomas at 3:30 p.m. today in a losers bracket semifinal. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Red Men will have to take long road to national title May 23, 2009
Ranked fourth in the May 19 American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III poll and seventh in the May 5 D3baseball. com poll, the Red Men will play defending national champion Trinity College of Hartford, Conn. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
TCNJ's Shtemberg upsets at national tournament May 23, 2009
-- TNCJ senior Jeff Toth capped his career in style as the shortstop was named an American Baseball Coaches Association-Rawlings NCAA Division III All-America First Team. Toth was also named to the D3baseball. (NJ.com -- Times)
LOCAL COLLEGES: Carthage baseball team earns more honors May 23, 2009
Junior pitcher Jordan Jaehne-Llanas earned second-team All-America honors and first-team All-Central Region honors on the American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball team. Jaehne-Llanas, a former Kenosha Bradford standout, went 8-2 with a 1. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Carthage baseball team makes its pitch for D3 title May 22, 2009
The Red Men (36-7), ranked fourth in the May 19 American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III poll and seventh in the May 5 D3baseball. com poll, open against Mideast Regional champion and No. 3 ranked College of Wooster (39-9) at 10 a.m. in the first round of the double-elimination tournament. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bay's two-run shot sets Red Sox record May 22, 2009
The Red Sox credited David Vincent from the Society of American Baseball Research for all of that information. Bay has 13 homers on the season, placing him second to Carlos Pena in the American League. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Redmen have work to do at Division III regional May 22, 2009
The Redmen, ranked third in the latest American Baseball Coaches Association Collegiate Baseball poll, lost their best starting pitcher, Adam Williams, and lost Friday's game to Aurora 6-4 in the Division III Central Regional Championship at Geneva, Ill. Today, Carthage (44-5-1) plays Augustana, which eliminated Simpson 1-0 Friday, and has to win to stay alive. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Redmen ride Braun into third round May 21, 2009
The Redmen, ranked third in the latest American Baseball Coaches Association Collegiate Baseball poll, will play Aurora University at 11 a.m. today. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Early Days of Japanese Amateur ... May 21, 2009
As others like Wilson introduced Japanese locals to American baseball, its popularity spread. According to Joseph A. Reaves in his book "Taking In a Game" the first baseball game was organized by Albert Bates, an American teacher at Kaitaku University in Tokyo, in 1873. (Suite101.com)
Carthage baseball teamgets off to a good start May 20, 2009
Joe Smith and Glenn Braun also homered for Carthage, ranked third in Division III in the latest American Baseball Coaches Association national poll. R.J. Cropper came on in relief of starter Bryon Gaddy in the second inning and got the win to improve to 6-0. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bolyard, Biner, Emr Land All-Region Honors May 20, 2009
Lee Bolyard earned First Team All-Region honors and will now go on the All-American ballot (Hopkinssports.com)
Baseball Collects Two More All-Region Accolades May 20, 2009
Thomas of Villanova) were named to the Rawlings/ABCA Second Team, as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association's All-America committee. Wiseman, who also received Daktronics, Inc. All-Region Second Team honors last week, played behind the plate in every game and nearly every inning this season while batting. (Wsuathletics.com)
CT graduate Watkins receives another award May 20, 2009
Watkins, a Conemaugh Township Area High School graduate, previously had been named the Daktronics Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year and West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. He was also a three-time WVIAC Pitcher of the Week recipient this season. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wiseman Receives ABCA Golden Glove Award May 20, 2009
Lakeland) garnered additional honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association on Tuesday, as he was voted to receive a for outstanding defense. Wiseman tied for the team lead with a. (Wsuathletics.com)
NWAACC Baseball Championships: Team-by-team breakdown May 20, 2009
LCC is ranked 12th in the latest American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Junior College Pacific Division poll. The Red Devils are seeking their 10th championship that would give them the most titles in conference history. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Recession freezing out cold-weather baseball teams May 17, 2009
"It's been horrible. An absolute nightmare. I couldn't imagine anything any worse,'' the coach said.Heller and the Panthers aren't alone. Vermont is also eliminating baseball, along with softball, and Massachusetts reportedly considered ending baseball before deciding to cut men's and women's varsity skiing.Dropping baseball in the chilly North and Midwest is nothing new, as Wisconsin, Iowa State, Providence and Boston University have dropped the national pastime in the past two decades. But as... (MSNBC -- Sports)
