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2007 Spring High School Player - Highlights
March 30, 2007 --
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle -- when the sun comes up, you had better be running.
Stay focused and keep working hard.
Mid-April thru May 5th - Who's swinging it?
Lake County High School Baseball hitting leaders through April 23 (Top Tier Players)
Ian Goldberg Lake Forest senior CF .469
Josh Tolan Highland Park SS .378
Joe Pudlo Carmel junior OF/P .364
Carl Fiebig
5/3/07 - 3 for 3 today with two singles, one double, and two RBI's against York
Colin Sallee
4/30/07 - Colin hit a 2 run home run agains Niles North to pull Evanston head 2 to 1. The Wildkitts went on to win 3 to 1
John Balzano
4/21/07 - 3 for 3 single, double, triple, with 3 rbi''''s against willowbrook.
Jake Thornton
As of 4/15/07 - Jake Thornton is leading his area with a .526 batting average.
Who's Ridin Dirty?
Eric Wyman
5/02/07 - Eric Wyman pitched a complete game by overcoming 4 errors (1 in each of the 1st 3 innings) which produced only 1 unearned run in the 1st to beat Glenbard East and Brandon Steerts for the DuPage Valley Conference 6-1 victory. Wyman was painting the black all day and retired the sides in the 5th with 3 backwards K''''s.
(Tuesday''''s stats: 7 K''''s, 2 BB, 7 hits, 1 unearned run, 1 pickoff @ 2nd base)
Next up for Wyman: Tuesday, May 8th 4:30 home against Glenbard North
Mike Rizzo
5/04/07 - Pitched 8 full innings against Loyola. GOT THE WIN!!! GLENBROOK NORTH 6 LOYOLA 5
Paul Krenger
4/29/07 - Paul Krenger pitched his 1st. game( since Az. In October) vs. Harlan and went 5.1 1 hit no earned runs and 6 strike outs and no walks, also went 1-3 with the only rbi in the game and a walk. they lost 2-1.
Kasey Ourada
As of 4/26/07 - IP 29, K'S 40, ERA 1.4
George Kalousek
4/24/07 - In today's game George pitched 7 innings and had a no hitter going into the final out of the game. Ended with a 1 hitter and a win 4-0.
Kyle Hunter
As of 4/17/07 - Kyle Hunter is leading Galesburg HS (5-2) Silver streaks with a 4-0 record IP- 18, K''''s- 24, BB''''s- 9, Hits- 10, ERA- 0.78
Week of April 13th - Who's swinging it?
Kevin Crane
The Crane Train is getting it going. 2 for 3, 1HR, 1single, 2Walks
Jared Levi
Great News...Jared makes his debut since his surgery going 2 for 3 with a walk. As Glenbrook North HS defeats Conant. WAY TO GO JARED
Sean Cahill 17u and Pete Cappetta
Sean goes 3 for 4, 2RBI's, Pete goes yard with a couple of RBI's as Montini beats Fenton 11-1.
Who's Ridin Dirty?
Nick Chmielewski
Chimmer improved to 3-0, 7 innings, 15K's, 2BB's while allowing 2 hits against Lincoln Way Central 5-0. In 3 games 31 K's in 17 innings, fastball touched 94...
Mike Rizzo
Hurls 5 innings of a no hit shut out against Conant. As Glenbrook North HS beats Conant HS 8-7.
Week of April 6th - Who's swinging it?
This week we had a lot of cancelled games due to the severe weather conditions. But, we still had a lot of good things happen...
Ian Goldberg
Ian's off to a great start - 11 for 20 with 5 doubles, a home run and 10 RBIs.
John Balzano
John led Hinsdale South, going 3 for 4, a double and scoring 3 times.
Brett Van Asdlen
"Big Papi" - got his 2nd dinger of the season this past Tuesday. His 1st one was last Saturday, a 445 ft launcher at Silver Cross Stadium, home of the Joliet Jackhammers.
Sean Cahill 17u and Pete Cappetta
Sean went 3 for 3 (BB, double, bunt for hit, and a single.)3 rbi's.
Pete "The Undertaker" pitched first 3 innings no hits, no runs, 3 K's.He went 3 for 3 with 2 rbi's. As Montini beat Quigley 10-0
Who's Ridin Dirty?
Eric Wyman Saturday 3/31/07, Eric Wyman pitched 4 innings against St. Francis, posting 7 K's (that makes 17 K's in 9 innings of work). His season ERA is 2.0 and he's sitting at upper 80's with great control and that nasty slider that is coming around.
Kyle Ayers
Kyle of Oswego HS has been extremely sharp to date. On Tuesday he had 15k's 9 innings pitched 0 BB's and a 1 hitter vs Plainfied North. The game went to 10 innings and Oswego won it in the 10th. Impressive numbers - 0-1 on the year but 32K's in 17 2/3 IP,1.19 ERA,1BB,3ER
John Flanagan
The Bellview West HS 6-foot-5 senior, didn't have his best stuff but still managed to get through nine innings unscathed. He gave up seven hits, a walk and a wild pitch with 10 strikeouts. He twice pitched out of trouble in the fourth and the ninth.
Kyle Hunter
Kyle is leading Galesburg HS Silver streaks with a 2-0 record
IP- 10, K's- 17, BB's- 6, Hits- 5, ERA- 1.40
Grant Monroe
He's doing it all...1-0 in two starts with 11 strikeouts and a walk and no earned runs allowed in nine innings. At the plate, he's 5-for-17 with a home run and seven RBIs.
Week of March 30th - WOW, WOW, WOW... Who's swinging it?
Casey McMurray
In his first three games - 3 Home Runs, 9 for 14
Dain Hall
Dain is almost PERFECT...
17 for 18 (that's right, 17 for 18) with 3 Home Runs
Jim Pipilo (17u) putting in a solid defensive performance behind the dish. Went 2 for 4 at the plate, banging a double off the right field fence and launching a tape measure "Grand Slam" to left. People are just starting to take notice of this big, strong armed catcher who shows discipline and promise with the stick.
Colin Sallee 17u
went 2 for 3 with one RBI and scored a run this past Sat. against Lane Tech.
Kevin Crane
CHOOOO, CHOOOO - The "Crane Train" is back on track. First Game, First inning, First pitch, last fastball they threw him. Tape measure shot (420+) over the left field scoreboard, has not landed yet. His arm looked awesome, as he threw a strike to home plate on a single. Finished the day 2 for 4 with 1 intentional walk. Helping Crete to a 12-7 victory.
Jake Thornton 17u is playing down in St Louis. They have had 3 rain out and played two games. In the 2 games Jake went 5-7, 4 RBI's, 2 Doubles, 1 Triple, 2 Singles, 1 Stolen Base.
Carl Fiebig 17u
Carl played a three game set in Southern Illinois and went 4-8 with a Double, 1 HR, and 4 RBI's.
Who's Nasty???
Eric Wyman Congratulations to Eric Wyman on his first game of the season. 5 innings 87 pitches, 10k's and 2 BB's. His fastball was sitting mid to upper 80's
with good location on his off speed pitches. Great way to start the season...
Nick Chmielewski
Chimmer 4 2/3 innings 7k's 1BB allowed 3 hits while overcoming some very shaky defense. Chimmer the PITCHER, while not having his best fastball used a nasty hammer and other off speed pitches to lead Sandburg to a 10 - 3 victory.
Jack Edwards got his first win at Oak Park. A 7-1 win over Glennbrook South. After a shaky start he settled down and shut the oppenent down for the next 5 innings.
Kasey Ourada threw 9 pitches in the first inning in striking out 3 hitters. Kasey pitched 5 innings to help his team to victory over Montini and Pete Cappetta "The Undertaker". Heard his velocity was upper 80's with his nasty hammer to go along with it.
John Flanagan continues his winning ways, moving his Varsity record to 20 - 2. John pitched 8 innings while keeping his pitch count in the low 90's. Struck out 10 and allowed 0 walks for a 4 - 2 victory.
Mike Rizzo 17u led Glenbrook North with a win. Pitched 7 innings and gave up two hits
Jordan Rosenberg Congrats to Jordan - who made his first Spring appearance since his "Tommy John" surgery. Jordan went 3-2/3 with 5k's. Jordan followed his debut with another appearance against Lake Community HS. 5 IP, 0 ER, 7 K's, 1 hit, 0 BB to lead Highland Park to a 10-1 victory.
Week of March 19th
It appears everyone is off to a good start…
Let's here the results from your games. Forecast is rain for the next two days.
Kyle Ayers started off his season with a very impressive 2-1 win over Geneva HS. Think we will be hearing a lot about Kyle in the future? You can count on it. Strong arm, good size and great attitude, go get em kid. Kyle’s fast ball sat 88-91, with a real nasty slider.
4 innings pitched, 69 pitches, 9K's and 0 BB, while allowing only 2 hits. 9K's in 4 innings, hard to believe you allowed your fielders to make 3 putouts, room for improvement?
Great job!!
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Kyle Hunter pitched 3 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 6 K's as Galesburg HS defeated Rockford Auburn 8-0.
Kyle has also been nationally ranked by Baseball America # 73 class of 2008
Great job Kyle
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Quote from HS Baseball web.com
JOHN FLANAGAN LHP pitched a no-hitter in 7 full innings of work in his first outing today for Bellville West High School in Bellville, IL.
With 30+ scouts present, John Flanagan put on a display that rivals few this spring as a tall 6'6" lanky athlete coming fresh off the bowling lanes as High School State Champion bowler with a 240 average in State Tournament. In 7 innings of effortless work, Flanagan threw 76 pitches working above 90 for most of the game keeping hitters off-balance with command of off-speed pitches as well as a lively fastball.
He is very similar to Zachary Duke in make-up and mechanics. He will get stronger as weather continues to get warmer this spring and has an OFP grade that is off the charts, IMHO. This player could be the late-charger toward the top of the heap along with Nevin Griffith of Middleton HS in Tampa, FL. peace shep
John Flanagan gained my attention as well as many others this past summer in San Diego, CA in the AFLAC scrimmage games the day before the televised main event.
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Congrats to Brett Van Asdlen
Last week Minooka HS won in extra innings. Brett went 2/3, 1 double and threw out the only two runners that tried to steal.
No one should be running in your house Big Papi
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Top Tier Baseball - Optimistic about 2007 - Talent and Chemistry
February 4, 2007 --
Coach Tolan - “We might not win every game. But our passion and “will” to win will be relentless”
Head coach Tolan is focused on taking the Top Tier baseball program to become one of the premier programs in the nation. Tolan’s plan for the future is simple: “win through hard work and dedication, with a primary focus on doing things the "right" way both on and off the field. We might not win every game. But our passion and “will” to win will be relentless.”
"We are very excited about this group of players some of them are new and some have been playing together for about three consecutive summers. Our past 18u teams have been tremendous. However, this team is going to have great talent with unbelievable team chemistry. The team is also extremely well balanced with speed, defense, power and some big time pitching with lots of depth. The only impediment that we might run into is the draft taking away some of our players, It was a big blow losing Joe Benson and Zach McAlister in last years draft (2nd round, Minn. Twins, 5th round New York Yankees). But, we are thrilled on how everything has turned out for them. However, our depth is one of our greatest assets.”
“Our goal for 2007 is to get into the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico and make these players become impact players when they step on their college fields as freshmen.”
Tolan’s review on Top Tier players –
Outfielders:
Pete Cappetta
Committeed to University of Illinois – Tremendous, versatile athlete that could play SS or Outfield. Once he fills out he could possibly be a five tool player. Strong arm. In the outfield he chases balls down like a gazelle. Great work ethic.
Kevin Crane
Uncommitted. Kevin ran into an arm injury that is now fully healed. He is a definite five tool player – No park is too big for this kids power. Tremendous impact player.
Casey McMurray
Committed to University of Illinois – Five tool player, old school type player that plays through any injury. Explosive bat speed. They don’t make players like this anymore. He might be quiet in the dugout, but he can change the outcome of the game with his bat or glove.
Ian Goldberg
Committed to Tufts University – Outstanding makeup with a sweet lefty swing that sprays to all fields with serious gap power and bunts well for base hits.
Dain Hall
Committed to University of Villanova - Solid multi-position player. Plays INF/OF exceptionally well. Extremely fast – Steals bases and tracks down balls in the gap effortlessly, Great athlete with power.
Jared Levi
Uncommitted – Solid hitter, great bat speed, explosive swing to all fields, great attitude and plays hard.
Infielders:
Matt Burch
Uncommitted – First Basemen that hits well to the opposite field. Great work ethic and will develop into a power hitter.
John Williams
Committed to Parkland College – Third Basemen/First Basemen - Very intriguing player to many MLB teams. One of the hardest swinging 18u players. Extremely fast hands with a strong arm. Great frame – 6’3 – 235 lbs.
Derek Graham
Uncommitted – Solid multi-position player. Infielder/Outfielder – Solid defensive skills, strong arm with good gap power to all fields. Injured last year but is coming back stronger than ever.
Jordan Rosenberg
Uncommitted – Third Basemen/First Basemen – Recovered from Tommy John surgery. Pretty amazing how fast he recovered. Good gap power that will generate a lot of RBI’s. Hard worker that should have a good upcoming season.
Andrew Trepel
Uncommitted - SS / 2B – Great situational hitter that is projected to hit with lots of power. Hard-nosed and good feel for the game. Smooth glove. The kid knows how to swing it.
Josh Tolan
Committed to Purdue University – SS / 2B – Solid defensive skills with great range. Smooth line drive swing to all fields. Hard-nosed, Lead off type hitter. Has led in Stolen Bases for the past 2 years. Creates havoc on bases.
Catchers:
Cameron McConnell
Committed to Notre Dame – One of the best arms in the nation, excellent skill sets behind the dish. When he gets that bat going, he will be a tremendous draft pick.
Brett Van Asdlen
Uncommitted – Power hitting catcher, blocks and frames well, accurate in-game thrower. Work horse behind the plate. Very intriguing power once he develops better balance. MLB teams like his pro type body – 6’4”-225 lbs. I love his hard-nosed attitude.
Pitchers:
Nick Chmielewski
Committed to University of Illinois – RHP that many MLB teams are extremely interested in. This summer Nick should be sitting low 90’s and occasionally lighting the gun at 95 mph. Great competitor that always wants the ball.
Casey Crosby
Committed to University of Illinois – The 6’4”, 195 lbs, lefty might be the most sought after pitcher in Illinois. Dominating type pitcher with an explosive fastball and has strong command on both sides of the plate. This summer Casey should be an effortless low 90’s and occasionally touching 94 mph. Upside is unlimited.
John Flanagan
Uncommitted – This 6’6”, 220 lbs front line lefty pitcher has all the scouts buzzing. Explosive fastball (93mph) with big league movement, dominating, effortless type pitcher with unlimited potential. Nasty 11-5 breaking ball that cork screws batters in the ground. His biggest skill are his live arm and unbelievable mound presence.
Steve Godawa
Committed to Valparaiso University – RHP that has a live rubber arm that has allows him to make a couple appearances in a weekend. Good fastball (89 mph) with solid secondary pitches, paints corners. Will be primarily used to set up and close.
Gerry Martinez
Committed to Parkland College – RHP that gets ahead in counts, throws a heavy ball with late life, effortless delivery, dominates hitters with solid mechanics. Should be throwing 90+ by the summer.
Grant Monroe
Committed to Duke University – RHP 6’4, 205 lbs – Great size, very athletic, Poised and competitive on the mound. A groomed dominating pitcher with fluid mechanic's, sneaky quick velocity, fires a heavy ball and has great mound presence. Should be throwing 90+ by the summer. Knows how to kick it in a higher gear in pressure situations.
Kasey Ourada
Uncommitted – RHP 6’3”, 190. Good size. Live arm. Mentally tough. Strong work ethic, Tall lanky (will fill out nicely), very coachable, works well under pressure. Wins every time he steps on the field with filthy stuff. Very crafty and is always working ahead in the count. Throws a lot of grounders. He is an infielders dream pitcher.
Eric Wyman
Committed to University Illinois Chicago – Big athletic lefty - 6’3”, 210 lbs Deceptive velocity (89mph), challenges all hitters, fearless on mound, nasty slider to right handers, pitches to both sides of the plate, deceptive move to first, great poise and composure. Knows how to win.
Kyle Ayers
Committed to Parkland College – RHP 6’4”, 210 lbs – Big hard throwing (91 mph) righty. Great frame that projects well. Is a sleeper that will make a name for himself soon.
Top Tier is almost finished with it’s recruiting and will be announcing two more big name pitchers very soon.
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TOP TIER Wins Third Consecutive Connie Mack State Championship
August 1, 2006 --
The Top Tier/Full Package 18-U team won the Connie Mack Illinois State Baseball Championship for the third consecutive year on July 22. Top Tier/Full Package is coached by Full Package Athletics CEO and co-founder Todd Fine.
In capturing its third straight state title, the team qualifies for the Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championships in Battle Creek, MI the week of July 24. The winner of the Connie Mack Midwest Regional qualifies for the Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico later this month.
Top Tier/Full Package has traveled across the country during the summer season and has compiled a 34-4 record thus far. 21 of Top Tier’s players have received Division I baseball scholarships and four were drafted in June’s Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.
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Congratulations and Good Luck to the Class of 2006
Congrats and good luck to the Top Tier class of 2006.
You have made us all very proud.
Brad Altbach - Bradley University
Joe Benson - Drafted by the Minnesota Twins (2nd RD.)
Pat Grady - St. Francis
Eric Izzo - Augustana
Wade Kapetyn - Evansville/Drafted by the Chicago White Sox
Steve Konsler - Dayton University
Nick Kurash - Miami of Ohio
Tyler Landendorf - Howard JC/Drafted by the New York Yankees
Brian Lambert - Indiana University
Jake Lowe - Indiana University
Brandon Meister - Miami of Ohio
Dan Molnar - Emory
Chris Pack - Villanova University
Connor Powers - Mississippi State
Cedric Redmond - Oakton CC/Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
Cole Tyrell - Dayton University
Victor Valdez - St. Joesph's in Indiana
Kyle Corcoran - Michigan State
Robie Hamden - Bradley University
Tournaments that they won:
1. Connie Mack State Championship for the 3rd year in a row.
2. Champions of the USSSA Kenosha Classic.
3. Champions of the Missouri Invitational.
4. Champions of the Premier Sports Event at Northwestern University on 4th of July.
5. Went undefeated in their bracket at the Fun in the Sun in Southern Illinois before they had to pull out for the Perfect Game WWWBA Tournament in East Cobb, Georgia.
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High School Update Links
MLB teams can take pick of local prizes
Speedy McMurray a five-tool player
John Flanagan - Growing up
Brett Van Asdlen - Playing where needed
Ian Goldberg's walkoff homer stuns Bulldogs
Rosenberg showing great promise
Lefty Curtis Hudson a hidden gem
Montini's Cappetta likes multitasking
Grant Monroe - Following footsteps
Flanagan throws 9 innings
Kasey Ourda ("The Pirate") is dealin
Crosby's opener & Dain Hall is unfire
High School 2007 Outlook
Casey Crosby Top Prospect
Casey Crosby signs with Illini
Cappetta, Chmielewski and McMurray sign with Illinois
Baseball Teams and players to watch
Area has plenty of Top talent
Prep Scoreboard
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"Can't argue with success"
Congratulations Top Tier 18U on an oustanding season.
2004 Summary:
• Full Package – Top Tier’s, 2004, 18-under baseball team
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• Finished 44-8 this summer.
• 20 players sign college scholarships and two MLB draft
picks.
The team won four tournaments it entered this summer, including;
• CABA Regional Championship in Lynwood, IL.
• Razorback Select Showcase in Evansville, IN.
• Kiwanis Classic in Kenosha, WI.
• Connie Mack State Championship
• Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championship placed 3rd.
• Voted 5th in the nation by World Wood Bat Association
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Top Tier/Full Package Travel Baseball Team Finishes 40-5
August 15, 2005 - 03:00 PM --
FROM: Full Package Athletics,
28427 N. Ballard Dr., Unit A
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CONTACT: Todd Fine, 847-281-9790
For immediate release
LAKE FOREST, IL- Full Package Athletics’ co-founder and CEO Todd Fine guided his Top Tier/Full Package 18-U travel baseball team to an outstanding 40-5 record in concluding the summer travel season late last week. Top Tier/Full Package won six of the eight tournaments it entered this summer.
The team began the season by capturing the Ho Chunk Classic in Lynwood, IL. The team also won the Kenosha Triple Crown Classic in Kenosha, WI.
Top Tier/Full Package won the USSSA State Championship and the Purdue Showcase in late June. In capturing the Purdue championship, the team beat USA Athletic, the Indy Bulls, Springfield and Bloomington. Top Tier/Full Package swept the Ann Arbor Braves to win the championship. Ann Arbor featured USA Today 1st Team All-American selection Zack Putnam.
The team also won the Indy Bulls 4th of July Tournament during the holiday weekend. Top Tier/Full Package defeated the Indy Bulls, Indy Bulldogs, Indiana Yankees, Hammond Chiefs, Kentucky Colonels, Cincinnati Mavericks and Team Ohio en route to the tournament title.
Fine’s team played in the prestigious Perfect Game World Wood Bat Championships in Marietta, GA from July 11-July 17, 2005. The team was unable to complete the tournament due to inclement weather.
Top Tier/Full Package won the Connie Mack Illinois State Baseball Championship in Springfield, IL for the second consecutive year on July 22. In capturing its second straight state title, the team qualified for the Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championships in Battle Creek, MI the week of July 25th.
The team had two close games before being eliminated in the Midwest Regional Championships. The team was without its starting second and third basemen respectively, and was also missing two pitchers for the Connie Mack Regional Championships.
The 2005 edition of the Top Tier/Full Package 18-U team featured 20 seniors who received Division I scholarships and four juniors (all of whom are top ten players in the state) who are being heavily recruited by schools across the nation. Included in this group is Wade Kapteyn, a pitcher from Illiana Christian HS. Kapteyn was selected to participate in the prestigious, invitation-only Area Code Games in Long Beach, CA. Only the top 30 juniors in the entire country are selected for the Area Code Games.
Top Tier/Full Package’s record is even more impressive when you consider they played without the services of their number one pitcher (Michael Bowden) and starting catcher (Greg Yersich), both of whom were drafted in June’s Major League Baseball Draft. Bowden was a first round draft choice of the Boston Red Sox and Yersich was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round. Both players have signed professional contracts with their respective clubs.
Top Tier/Full Package has had 37 players receive Division I scholarships in the past two years and seven players with Top Tier/Full Package affiliations were selected in June's Major League Baseball draft.
The complete roster list with high school and college choice are listed below:
Aaron Barrows (Minooka HS)- Eastern Kentucky
Andrew Beatty (West Aurora HS)- Southeast Missouri State/Chicago White Sox
Joe Benson (Joliet Catholic HS)- HS Senior-to-be
Eric Binder (Hindsdale Central HS)- Northwestern
Chad Bisnette (Hindsdale Central HS)- Dayton
Jeff Bohlen (Marian Catholic HS)- University of North Carolina Charlotte
Michael Bowden (Waubonsie Valley HS)- Boston Red Sox
Dan Brewer (Lyons Township HS)- Bradley
Brett Graffy (Joliet Catholic HS)- Notre Dame
Ethan Hollingsworth (Plainfield South HS)- Western Michigan
Wade Kapteyn (Illiana Christian HS)- HS Senior-to-be
Reid Kelly (Desert Mountain (AZ) HS)- University of Nevada Las Vegas/Houston Astros
Brett Maugeri (Stagg HS)- Southern Illinois University
Nick Mitidiero (Lockport HS)- Triton Junior College
Connor Powers (Benet Academy)- HS Senior-to-be
Tanner Roark (Wilmington HS)- University of Illinois
Dillon Roark (Wilmington HS)- HS Senior-to-be
Robert Scahill (Willowbrook HS)- Bradley
Ryan Scheidt (Minooka HS)- University of Illinois-Chicago
Kenny Smalley (St. Charles North HS)- Howard Junior College (TX)/Cincinnati Reds
Brett Summers (Lake Central HS)- Virginia/NY Yankees
John Trepel (Minooka HS)- St. Francis
Ryne White (St. Rita HS)- Purdue
Andrew Wolcott (Warren HS)- Duke
Greg Yersich (Andrean (IN) HS)- Minnesota Twins
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Top Tier/Full Package Baseball Blue/Grey Champions
August 29, 2005 --
FROM: Full Package Athletics,
28427 N. Ballard Dr., Unit A
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CONTACT: Billy Welcome, 847 281-9790
For immediate release
Top Tier/Full Package Baseball Blue/Grey Champions
16-Under Travel Baseball Team Captures Prestigious Title
LAKE FOREST, IL- The Top Tier/Full Package 16-Under travel baseball team captured the Blue/Grey Classic: Battle of the States tournament title in Kissimmee, FL late last week. Top Tier/Full Package compiled a 5-1 record and defeated teams from across the nation en route to the championship.
Top Tier/Full Package was made up of players exclusively from Illinois, while many of their opponents fielded teams from multiple states. Most of the teams were also made up of players in the graduating class of 2006 (seniors-to-be), while Top Tier/Full Package’s roster was made up of only two 2006’s and the remaining 12 players were 2007’s.
Top Tier/Full Package defeated teams from Pennsylvania, Connecticut and regional teams from New England, the Southeast (GA, NC) and the Mid-America region. The teams’ lone loss was a close decision to the powerful Miami team. The Mid-Atlantic team opposed Top Tier/Full Package in the championship game, but was cancelled in the second inning due to inclement weather. The two teams were declared co-champions.
Head Coach Richard Tolan commented, “It was a total team effort and everyone contributed. We didn’t give up any big innings and guys picked each other up.”
Tolan also added that countless scouts approached him and were looking forward to seeing his players’ continued development next year. Tolan concluded by saying he thought the teams’ success was due in large part to his players’ experience and playing together across the country during the summer season.
Top Tier/Full Package became the first predominant 16-Under team to win the championship and only the second team from Illinois since 1992.
The Blue/Grey Classic concluded another exceptional summer for the Top Tier/Full Package baseball program. Along with its’ win at the Blue/Grey Classic, the 16-Under team also won the following tournaments; LumberYard June Slugfest, Triple Crown - Illinois State Champions, Indiana Hoosier Classic, and finished fourth in the CABA World Series in Marietta, Georgia.
The 18-Under team, coached by Full Package co-founder Todd Fine, finished the summer with an astonishing record of 40-5 and included 20 Division I players. The team won six of the eight tournaments it entered during the summer travel season.
The team began the season by capturing the Ho Chunk Classic in Lynwood, IL and the Kenosha Triple Crown Classic in Kenosha, WI. Top Tier/Full Package won the USSSA State Championship and the Purdue Showcase in late June as well. Top Tier/Full Package also won the Indy Bulls 4th of July Tournament during the holiday weekend. Fine’s team played in the prestigious Perfect Game World Wood Bat Championships in Marietta, GA from July 11-July 17, 2005. The team was unable to complete the tournament due to inclement weather.
Top Tier/Full Package won the Connie Mack Illinois State Baseball Championship in Springfield, IL for the second consecutive year on July 22. In capturing its second straight state title, the team qualified for the Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championships in Battle Creek, MI the week of July 25th.
The 2005 edition of the Top Tier/Full Package 18-U team featured 20 seniors who received Division I scholarships and four juniors (all of whom are top ten players in the state) who are being heavily recruited by schools across the nation.
Here is the entire roster for the Top Tier/Full Package 16-U Blue/Grey Tournament Champions:
Pat Garvey – Catcher – Grayslake HS – 2007
Kevin Crane – Outfield – Crete Monee – 2007
Joshua Colon – Shortstop – Lane Tech - 2007
Matt Burch – First base – Sandburg – 2007
Ian Goldberg – Outfield – Lake Forest – 2007
Derrick Graham – Shortstop, 3B, OF – Naperville Central - 2007
Dan Molnar – Third Base – Stevenson HS – 2006
Charlie Capozzoli – Outfield – Maine South - 2007
Josh Tolan – Second Base – Highland Park HS – 2007
Starting pitchers:
Brandon Meister – P (and C)- Stevenson HS – 2006 – Velocity 86 mph
Gerry Martinez – P (1B) - Grayslake HS – 2007 – Velocity 88 mph
Nick Chmielewski – P (OF) – Sandburg HS – 2007 – Velocity 92 mph
Steve Godawa – P (3B) – Buffalo Grove HS – 2007 – Velocity 85 mph
Steve Heaney – P (OF) – St Rita HS – 2007 – Velocity 83 mph
Dan Molnar – Stevenson HS – 2006 – Velocity 84 mph
Relievers –
Joshua Colon – Velocity 83 mph
Derrick Graham – Velocity 85 mph
Matt Burch – Velocity 81 mph
More info is posted on this event at another website
http://www.impactprospects.com/summ05states2.htm
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Top Tier 17U introduces its 2006 Roster
December 9, 2005 --
Top Tier keeps up the tradition of excellence by putting another impressive roster for 2006. This was an extensive recruiting process.
Players
Bradarich, Michael - P
Niles North 2007
Burch, Matt - 1B
Carl Sandburg 2007
Cappetta, Pete - OF/INF
Montini Catholic 2007
Chmielewski, Nick - P
Carl Sandburg 2007
Crane, Kevin - OF
Crete Mone 2007
John Flanagan - P
Belleview West 2007
Godawa, Steve - P
Buffalo Grove 2007
Goldberg, Ian - OF
Lake Forest, 2007
Graham, Derek - INF/OF
Naperville Central 2007
Hall, Dain - OF/3B
Barrington, 2007
Levi, Jared - OF
Glenbrook North, 2007
Martinez, Gerry - P
Grayslake, 2007
McConnell, Cameron - C
Deerfield, 2007
McCormick, Albert - OF
De La Salle, 2007
McMurray, Casey - OF
Lyons Township, 2007
Monroe, Grant - P
Schaumburg, 2007
Rosenberg, Jordan - 1B/3B
Highland Park, 2007
Tolan, Josh - 2B
Highland Park, 2007
Trepel, Andrew - SS
Minooka, 2007
Van Asdlen, Brett - C
Minooka, 2007
Wyman, Eric - P
West Chicago, 2007
Congratulations to all the players for being selected
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Full Package – Top Tier’s 18-under 2004 baseball team
1.Peter Wolffe- Lake Forest- Michigan State
2.Josh Flores- Lincoln-Way Central- Atlanta Braves – MLB
3.Michael Bowden- Waubonsie Valley- Arizona State
4.Doug Pilcher- Hinsdale Central- Illinois
5.Jon Fixler- Deerfield- Indiana
6.Brett Graffy- Joliet Catholic- Notre Dame
7.Mark Bennett- Providence- Northwestern
8.Brett Summers- Lake Central, IN- Virginia
9.Jon Brown- Providence- UIC
10.Ross Larson- Lincoln-Way Central- Chipola JC
11.Roddy Workman- Lake Forest- Illinois
12.Brent Gerlach- Lake Central- Western Michigan
13.Shane Zegarec- TF South- Eastern Kentucky
14.Chris Wietlispach- Crystal Lake Central- Yale
15.Kevin Schraeder- Bartlett- Cincinnati
16.Blake Anderson- Dalton City- Eastern Kentucky
17.Jake Wasechek- Hamilton, Milw., WI- UIC
18.Sean Osborne- Providence- Scottsdale JC
19.John Ely- Homewood-Flossmoor- Miami of Ohio
20.Aaron Barrows- Minooka- Eastern Kentucky
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Seven Players Selected in MLB Draft from Chicago-based Travel Team
June 9, 2005 - 01:00 PM --
For immediate release
Top Tier/Full Package 18-under squad has unprecedented draft
LAKE FOREST, IL - Top Tier/Full Package, a Chicago-area 18-under elite travel baseball team, had an unprecedented seven players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft on June 7-8. Top Tier/Full Package is the premier summer baseball program which draws players from all over the greater Chicagoland area.
Of the seven players selected in the amateur draft was Waubonsie Valley HS ace pitcher Michael Bowden, who was picked 47th overall, in the supplemental first round, by the Boston Red Sox. Bowden is widely known as the most dominant player in the state.
Outfielder Josh Flores, a graduate of Lincoln Way Central HS, was selected by the Houston Astros in the fourth round, 134th pick overall. Flores, who played with Top Tier/Full Package last summer, had a banner season at Triton Junior College this past spring.
Catcher Greg Yersich was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 225th pick. Yersich was the 14th overall catcher picked. Yersich attended St. Rita HS last year before transferring to Andrean HS in Indiana.
Top Tier/Full Package is coached by Todd Fine, a Houston Astros scout who is co-founder of Full Package Athletics. Shaun Sanderson is also a coach of the team.
Other Top Tier/Full Package Players who were selected in the MLB draft include:
* LHP Andrew Beatty - West Aurora HS - by the Chicago White Sox, 755th overall.
* OF-RHP Kenny Smalley - St. Charles North HS - by the Cincinnati Reds, 812 overall.
* RHP Reid Kelly - Desert Mountain (Ariz) - by the Houston Astros, 1004 overall (Note: Reid Kelly attended Lake Forest HS beore moving to AZ).
* RHP Brett Summers - Lake Central HS (Ind) - by the N.Y. Yankees, 1099 overall.
Maine South SS Peter Tountas played on Top Tier/Full Package's 17-U team last year and was also picked in the MLB draft.
Top Tier/Full Package plays a national summer schedule. Last year's team finished 44-8 and won the Connie Mack State Tournament, CABA Regional Championship, and was voted fifth in the nation by the World Wood Bat Association. All 20 seniors on the team earned scholarships.
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Top Tier 16u Roster
Third Row: Coach Tolan, Coach Crane, Jordan Rosenberg # 23, Gerry Martinez # 22, Kyle Looft # 28, Michael Bradarich # 5, Grant Monroe # 8, Andrew Trepel # 15, Coach Burch
Second Row: Pat Garvey # 11, Kevin Crane # 27, Matt Burch # 21, Nick Chmielewski # 14, Jared Levi # 51, Josh Tolan # 12, Neil Krueger # 25
First Row: Steve Godawa # 13, Ryan Kennedy # 7, Ian Goldberg # 6, Mike Young # 00
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Introducing your Top Tier 2005 - 18U Roster
March 23, 2005 --
After a thorough recruiting process...
The 2005 Top Tier 18U team roster has been finalized.
Congratulations:
Player.............. High School...........College Attending
Backes, Jordan.........Mt. Zion
Barrows, Aaron.........Minooka...............Easter Kentucky
Beatty, Andrew.........West Aurora...........Southeast Missouri
Binder, Eric...........Hinsdale Central......Northwestern Univ.
Bisnette, Chad.........Hinsdale Central......Dayton
Bohlen, Jeff...........Marian Catholic.......Uncommitted
Bowden, Michael........Waubonsie Valley......Arizona State
Brewer, Dan............Lyons Township........Bradley
Graffy, Brett..........Joilet Catholic.......Notre Dame
Goodman, Ryan..........Lake Central (Ind)....Miami of Ohio
Hollingsworth, Ethan...Plainfield South......Western Michigan
Kelly, Reid............Desert Mt. (AZ).......UNLV
Kaptyen, Wade..........Illiana Christian
Maugeri, Brett.........Stagg.................Uncommitted
Mitidiero, Nick........Lockport..............Arizona State
Powers, Connor.........Benet Academy
Roark, Tanner..........Wilmington............Illinois
Scahill, Robert........Willowbrook...........Illinois
Smalley, Kenny........St. Charles North.....Uncommitted
Summers, Brett.........Lake Central (Ind)....Virginia
White, Ryne............St. Rita..............Purdue
Wolcott, Andrew........Warren................Duke
Yersich, Greg..........Andrean (Ind).........Uncommitted
Schiedt, Ryan..........Minooka...............UIC
Coaches:
Todd Fine
Shaun Sanderson
Marty Patterson
Jeff Bohlen
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Underclass 2005 showcase - Great showing by 16U
January 29, 2005 --
Very impressive exhibit by the entire TopTier 16U players.
The players certainly showed they are ahead of schedule for the 2007 class. For pictures go to the photo album
Impressive Batting vs live pitching::
Ian Goldberg – OF
Josh Tolan – 2B
Raphael Garcia – SS
Impressive speed::
Mike Young – OF – Right side
Jordan Rosenberg – 3B – Right side
Josh Tolan – 2B – Right side
Clay Rische – P – Right side
Ian Goldberg – OF – Left side
Jared Levi – OF – Left side
Impressive Position Player Arm Strength:
Kyle Looft - IF
Raphael Garcia – SS
Ian Goldberg – OF
Neil Kruegger – C
Pat Garvey – OF
Impressive Pitching::
Clay Rische
Gerry Martinez
Jordan Rosenberg
Nick Chmielewski
Pat Garvey
Ryan Kennedy
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Congratulations and Good Luck to the Class of 2007
September 1, 2007 --
Congrats and good luck to the Top Tier class of 2007.
You have made us all very proud. Continue the Top Tier Tradition.
Kyle Ayers - Florida Marlins (MLB)
Matt Burch - Prairie State College
Pete Cappetta - University of Illinois
Nick Chmielewski - University of Illinois
Kevin Crane - Parkland CC
John Flanagan - Panola CC - Drafted by the Minnesota Twins
Steve Godawa - Valparaiso University
Ian Goldberg - Tufts University
Dain Hall - Villanova University
Curtis Hudson - University of Evansville
Jared Levi - University of Illinois Chicago - UIC
Tony Manville - University of Iowa
Gerry Martinez - Parkland CC
Casey McMurray - University of Illinois
Cameron McConnell - Notre Dame University
Grant Monroe - Duke University - Drafted by the Chicago White Sox
Kasey Ourada - Purdue University
Jordan Rosenberg - Lawrenceville Prep School
Josh Tolan - Purdue University
Andrew Trepel - Indiana State University
Brett Van Asdlen - Purdue University
John Williams - Parkland CC - Drafted by the Minnesota Twins
Eric Wyman - University of Illinois Chicago - UIC
Tom Zelasko - Northern Illinois University
Tournaments that they won:
1. Connie Mack World Series - 5th place in the country
2. Connie Mack North East Regional Champions
3. Connie Mack State Champions for the 4th year in a row.
4. Finished 18th in Perfect Game World Series, Marrietta, GA.
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Third Annual Super 60 Prep Baseball Showcase
Click here to download
December 1, 2004 --
Click on the Speed Gun link above to see last years showcase video.
Top Tier players and other High school standouts will be showcased in the Full Package, Third Annual Super 60 Prep Baseball Showcase on Jan 29, 2005 at the MVP Baseball Center. Last year we had 22 major league scouts in attendance.
Note: Please be PREPARED and make a strong showing (PREPARE NOW).
Pitchers - Will be gunned for velocity and going against live batting.
Position players - Will be gunned for velocity, Hitting against live pitching and timed on straight away speed (90' - Home to first).
Catchers - Will be gunned for velocity, Hitting against live pitching, timed on their "POP" time and timed on straight away speed (90' - Home to first).
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Top Tier wins 4th consecutive Connie Mack State Title
July 30, 2007 --
The Top Tier/Full Package 18-U team won the Connie Mack Illinois State Baseball Championship for the third consecutive year on July 22. Top Tier/Full Package is coached by Full Package Athletics CEO and co-founder Todd Fine.
In capturing its fourth straight state title, the team qualifies for the Connie Mack Midwest Regional Championships in Battle Creek, MI the week of July 24. The winner of the Connie Mack Midwest Regional qualifies for the Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico later this month.
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