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Congratulations to our very own JUSTIN ELLISON on being drafted by the
Atlanta Braves in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft.
Congratulations to our very own JOSH ANTHONY being drafted
by the Atlanta Braves in the 16th round of the 2016 MLB draft.
Josh is now playing at Auburn University.
Josh Anthony- Western Oklahoma State College, Auburn University
Please congratulate our other outstanding student athletes on attaining their goal of signing a college scholarship and playing baseball at the next level!
Brandon Bynam- Brewton Parker College
Ryan Glenn- Brewton Parker College
Nyles Huling- Brewton Parker College
Aaron Glenn- Brewton Parker College
Isaish Arnold- Brewton Parker College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Sheridan Coy- Brewton Parker College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
C.J. Brown- Brewton Parker College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Doss Arnold- Brewton Parker College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Brian Pate- Columbus State University
A.D. Young- Western Oklahoma State College, Andrew College, Point University
Trey Seldon- Western Oklahoma State College
R.J. Brown- Western Oklahoma State College
Malik Mathis- Western Oklahoma State College
Sam Anthony- Western Oklahoma State College
Ahmir Mitchell- Western Oklahoma State College
Ryan Anderson- Lane College
Kendall Marshall- Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Middle Georgia State
Jamal Fraley- USC Sumpter
Nick Lassiter- Western Kentucky
Jalin Latta- Columbus State University
Justin Ellison- Western Oklahoma State College, Oklahoma State University, Atlanta Braves
Devin Jackson- Andrew College and Savannah State University
Antonio Watts- Clark Atlanta University
Trent Abrams- Albany State University
Willie Thrower- Albany State University, Andrew College
Nic Sturtz- Albany State University
Tay Williams- Albany State University
Dominque Wade- Albany State University
Marcus Smalls- Albany State University
J. D. Askew- Albany State University
Javier Vizcarrondo- Southwest Community College
BJ Sneed- Alabama A & M
Greg Elder- Truett McConnell College
Tre'von Dorsey- Florence Darlington Technical College, Western Oklahoma State College
Marcel Byrd- Andrew College
Blake Rupp- Andrew College, Western Oklahoma State College
Jalin Thomas- Andrew College
Chandler Griggs- Andrew College
Bubba Pearson- Andrew College
LJ Bryant- Andrew College
Brenton Phillips- Andrew College
Perfect Game Recaps
2016 16U Perfect Game Evoshield
All Tournament Team:
#37 Kaleb Podger, 2018 Shaw High School, OF
# Jason Rhodes, 2020 Opelika, 2B
#15 Miles Collier, 2018 Northside High School, OF
2016 18U Perfect Game Evoshield
All Tournament Team:
# Ryan Glenn, Union Grove, OF
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
2016 18U Perfect Game-East Cobb Invitational
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
#44 Waggener Davidson, 2018 Northside High School, RHP
#42 Jamal Fraley, 2016 Jonesboro High School, MIF
#53 Aaron Glenn, 2016 Union Grove High School, LHP
#17 Chandler Griggs, 2017 Hardaway High School, RHP
#98 Nick Laster, 2016 Westlake High School, RHP
#32 Jordan Manibusan, 2017 Hardaway High School, C
#17 Ahmir Mitchell, 2016 Stockbridge High School, OF
#37 Kaleb Podger, 2018 Shaw High School, OF
#57 Jalin Thomas, 2016 Hardaway High School, 2B
2016 18U WWBA Memorial Day at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#44 Waggener Davidson, 2018 Northside High School, RHP
#16 Jalen Latta, 2016 Northside High School, LHP
#9 Malik Mathis, 2016 Westover High School, RHP
2015 WWBA Southeast Qualifier at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
2015 WWBA Labor Day Classic at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
#12 Mykel Page, 2017 Hardaway High School, SS
2015 PG Evoshield Classic at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
#9 Malik Mathis, 2016 Westover High School, RHP
#22 Blake Rupp, 2015 Hardaway High School, C
#7 Zach Smith, 2016 Hardaway High School, 1B
2015 PG-East Cobb Invitational at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
#40 Chris Black, 2017 Hardaway High School, OF
#1 Marcel Byrd, 2015 Hardaway High School, SS
#24 Kendell Marshall, 2015 Carver High School, RHP
#9 Malik Mathis, 2016 Westover High School, RHP
#12 Mykel Page, 2017 Hardaway HIgh School, SS
#57 Jalin Thomas, 2016 Hardaway High School, 2B
2014 18U Labor Day at LakePoint
All Tournament Team:
#20 Sam Anthony, 2016 Hardaway High School, SS
#1 Marcel Byrd, 2015 Hardaway High School, SS
#0 Greg Elder, 2015, Sherwood Christian Academy, LHP
#16 Eric Manibusan, 2015 Hardaway High School, RHP
#17 Trey Seldon, 2014 Hardaway High School, RHP
#22 Blake Rupp, 2015 Hardaway High School, C
Byrd k's seven in win
Marcell Byrd (2015, Hardaway, GA) pitched the Georgia BlackCrackers Scout Team to a 9-0 win over Triton Rays 18U. He fanned seven while allowing just two hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Samuel Anthony (2016, Hardaway, GA) led the offense with three hits including a double and two RBI's. Byrd pitched in with a double, triple and three RBI's. Blake Rupp (2015, Hardaway, GA) went 2 for 3 with a double.
Charles Leisy (2015, Trinity Presbyterian, AL) threw five innings. He allowed seven hits and k'ed six. His fastball was between 82-84 mph and touched 85.
Podger swings BlackCrackers to win
The Georgia BlackCrackers Scout team defeated eXposure Baseball 5-1 to pick up their first win of the tournament and improve their record to 1-0-1. Kaleb Podger (2018, Shaw HS, GA) led the way for the BlackCrackers going 2-3 with 1 double and 1 run scored. Blake Rupp (2015, Hardaway HS, GA) also showed well going 1-3 with 1 double and 1 run scored. D Waggener and Chandler Griggs (2017, Hardaway HS, GA) each added in a 1-2 day at the plate with 1 RBI.
Eric Manibusan (2015, Hardaway HS, GA) earned the win tossing 2 shutout innings allowing 5 hits, while striking out 2 featuring a 78 mph fastball. Gregory Elder (2015, Sherwood Christian Academy HS, GA) came out of the pen to toss 4 no-hit innings allowing 1 unearned run, walking 1 with 3 strikeouts. Elder used a 77-80/81 mph fastball with a 70-71 mph curveball on the mound.
For eXposure, Ryan Gibson (2015, Cherokee HS, TN) showed well going 2-3 with 1 RBI and Jordan Delashmitt (2015, Silverdale Baptist Academy HS, TN) went 1-1 with 1 walk.
BlackCrackers advance over Scorpions
The Georgia BlackCrackers Scout Team defeated the San Diego Scorpions 2-1 to advance past the quarterfinals. Eric Manibusan (2017, Hardaway HS, GA) earned the win for the BlackCrackers going 6 2/3 innings allowing just 1 unearned run on 5 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 3. Manibusan used a 76-79/83 mph fastball with a 68-70 mph curveball.
Offensively for the BlackCrackers, RJ Brown (2015, Northside HS, GA) went 1-2 with 2 RBI and leadoff man, Samuel Anthony (2016, Hardaway HS, GA), went 1-2 with 1 double.
For the Scorpions, Gilbert Suarez (2015, San Ysidro HS, CA) took the tough-luck-loss going 7 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 10 batters. Suarez featured an 85-91/93 mph fastball while on the mound with a 76-80 mph curveball.
Conrado Diaz-Jiminez (2016, San Ysidro HS, CA) did his part for the Scorpions offense going 1-2 with 1 double.
Pitchers Duel Ends in 1-1 Tie
The Georgia BlackCrackers Scout Team and Tiger USA Baseball scored both of their lone runs in the first inning, then the pitching took over holding the opposing offense scoreless the rest of the way in a 1-1 tie.
Trey Seldon, (2015, Hardaway, GA) was the starting pitcher for the Georgia BlackCrackers and threw a complete game, allowing one run on three hits while striking out eight. Perez used a fastball that averaged between 74-78 mph and maxed out at 83 mph. Samuel Anthony, (2016, Hardaway, GA) led the offense going 2-3 with a single, a double, a stolen base and a run scored. Kaleb Podger, (2018, Shaw, GA) drove in his team's only run.
John Michael Boswell, (2015, Paidea, GA), a Furman commit, led the Tiger USA Baseball offense going 1-2 with a single and drove in the only run. Shea Wilkey, (2014, Meadowcreek, GA) pitched six solid innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out three.
2014 17u/18u PG/Evoshield Classic
All Tournament Team:
#1 Marcel Byrd, 2015 Hardaway High School, SS
#44 Tre'von Dorsey, 2015 Hardaway High School, LHP
#16 Eric Manibusan, 2015 Hardaway High School, RHP
#35 Bryan Pate, 2014 Hardaway High School, RHP
Late Runs Help BlackCrackers Win 7-4
The Georgia BlackCrackers defeated the 643 Cougars Sterling 7-4 in seven innings.
Tre'Von Dorsey (2015, Columbus, GA) led the offensive surge by going 3-4 with three singles and two RBIs while scoring twice. Josh Anthony (2014, Columbus, GA) added a pair of singles with two RBIs and a run. Samuel Anthony (2014, Columbus, GA) knocked two singles and scored once. Jalin Thomas (2016, Columbus, GA) roped a double and scored twice, and Trent Abrams (2014, Columbus, GA) added a single with a run.
Trey Seldon (2014, Columbus, GA) tossed the complete game with 101 pitches. He scattered six hits with only one earned run. He walked three batters and struck out seven on his 83 mph fastball.
For the Cougars, Arman Painter (2016, Smyrna, GA) led the surge with a single and a double with a RBI. Zachary Cable (2016, Roswell, GA) roped a two RBI double to help his team and scoring once. Chase Hawkins (2015, Dunwoody, GA), Nick Suter (2015, Marietta, GA), and Jake Howard (2016, LaGrange, GA) all contributed with a single.
Bulldogs Plate Seven Runs in Fifth Innings
The Bulldogs Baseball defeated the Georgia BlackCrackers Red 7-3 in seven innings.
John Michael Mathews (2015, Birmingham, AL) led the surge for the Bulldogs with a pair of singles and a triple while plating three RBIs and scoring just once. Austin Jackson (2015, Carbon Hill, AL) contributed two singles of his own. Colin Lillie (2015, Alabaster, AL) knocked a two RBI double with a run. Dillon McCaleb (2015, Warrior, AL) joined in with a single and a run, and Peyton Moore (2015, Lynn, AL) added a single of his own. Cooper Heaton (2015, Northport, AL) and Mason Gooch (2015, Birmingham, AL) helped with a RBI each.
Gooch also took the mound for the complete game for the Bulldogs. He went all seven innings with just 81 pitches. He scattered five hits with three earned runs to score. He walked a pair and struck out six on his 77 mph fastball.
Eric Newman (2017, Columbus, GA) tried to light a comeback for the BlackCrackers with a two RBI single, and Javier Vizcarrondo (2014, Columbus, GA) and Kaleb Podger (2018, Columbus, GA) knocked a single and a run each. Jordan Manibusan (2017, Columbus, GA) roped a double and later score. Chandler Gribbs (2017, Columbus, GA) added a RBI without collecting a hit.
2014 18u PG/EC Invitational
All Tournament Team- #17 Trey Seldon; 2014 Hardaway High School, RHP
Cincy beats Georgia close.
Adam McDonough gives Cincinnati Riverboats/Team Combat late push to beat Georgia BlackCrackers Baseball 5-4. McDonough brought home the game winning run. Max Minniear (Lakota East, Liberty Township, OH 2014) was hot hitter for Cincinnati Riverboats/Team Combat. Minniear went 2-4 for the day and scored one run. Josh Anthony (Hardaway, Columbus, GA 2014, Western Oklahoma State College) and Samuel Anthony (Hardaway, Columbus, GA 2016) were the two hot hitters today. Josh went 1-2 for the day, scored one run and had two RBI's. Samuel went 1-3 for the day and scored one run.
Austin Feltner (Glen Este, Cincinnati, OH 2015) pitched pretty well today. Feltner tossed five innings worth while giving up eight hits, four runs, two walks and four strikeouts. Tre'Von Dorsey (Hardaway, Columbus, GA 2016) also pitched pretty well for his team. Dorsey pitched 6.1 innings while giving up seven hits, five runs, six walks, and seven strikeouts. Dorsey's fastball range for the day was 82-86 mph.
Georgia BlackCrackers win World Series!!
July 2013
A single, bringing home Antonio Evans gave Georgia BlackCrackers the lead in the seventh inning, and Georgia BlackCrackers hung on to beat Texas Prospects 6-5 on Saturday.
Samuel Anthony got on base three times in the game for Georgia BlackCrackers . He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the second and seventh innings.
Trevon Dorsey got the win in relief for Georgia BlackCrackers . Trevon pitched two innings and allowed no runs.
Georgia BlackCrackers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first. Trevon doubled to ignite Georgia BlackCrackers 's offense, before Joshua Anthony doubled, scoring Trevon and Samuel. More runs came home for Georgia BlackCrackers when Anthony scored on a wild pitch.
Georgia BlackCrackers matched its one-run fourth inning with one more in the seventh. In the fourth, Georgia BlackCrackers scored on an RBI single by Marcel Byrd, scoring Trent Abrams.
It didn't take long for Texas Prospects to respond as it scored three runs of its own in the fourth. Texas Prospects scored on a sacrifice fly by Texas Prospects, an RBI double by Texas Prospects, and an RBI single by Texas Prospects.
July 29, 2013
Texas Prospects finish 2nd at IBC World Series
Team includes Brook Hill stars, Maddox, Priddy
Doc Smith, Sports CorrespondantJacksonville Daily Progress
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Texas Prospects select baseball team’s only loss at the IBC World Series in Florida came in the championship game as the Georgia Blackcrackers took a 6-5 win, to claim the title in the high school baseball showcase, at Walter Fuller Park, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Georgia squad jumped to a 5-0 lead but the Prospects battled back to a 5-5 tie until the top of the seventh inning when a RBI-single up the middle by Sam Anthony ended the game.
The game-winner for the Blackcrackers, kept the Prospects from staking a seventh national title in nine consecutive trips to the tournament with the 6-5, victory for Georgia. Trevon Dorsey
“The kid’s played hard and do not have anything to hold their heads down about,” said the Prospects manager, Jeff Casey after the finals matchup. “These kids played some great baseball, but more importantly they represented the state, their hometowns, the organization, and their high schools the way I know everyone would be proud of them.
“They have been a great bunch to work with this summer, and they displayed a lot of character being down 5-0 to fight back and tie the game up,” Casey added. “They have all done a great job all summer, and each player has been an attribute both on and off the field.”
Three runs early on in the first inning had the Prospects playing catch up from the get-go.
In the fourth inning, the Prospects began to ship away as Kilgore Bulldog, Benny Colbert had an RBI-double, and Nathan Methvin of Spring Hill added a sacrifice fly. Ryan Casey of Canton added an RBI-infeld hit to account for a three-run answer by the locals for a 5-3 deficit.
Kale Ridley added an RBI-single in the fourth inning, scoring Colbert to make it a 5-4 score.
The Prospects fought back to tie the game 5-5 in the sixth inning when Garrett Huff, of Texarkana, Ark. – Genoa High School, used some baseball smarts and stole home.
Colbert led the Prospects at the plate, going 3 for 4, scoring twice and driving in one RBI.
Mason Hassell of Van, took the hard luck loss on the mound, after going the six-plus innings.
Hassell struck out three, walked four, and allowed five earned runs in his six innings of work.
Parker Towns of All Saints came on in relief and closed out the Blackcrackers.
