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Red Sox draft TJ's Branden Kline
Greg Swantek, Frederick News-Post Staff
Recent Thomas Johnson graduate Branden Kline joined an elite Frederick County list on Wednesday, when he became a low-round draft pick (sixth round, No. 198) of the Boston Red Sox. The 17-year-old must now decide whether to sign a contract or head to the University of Virginia.
Shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, with her cell phone pressed against her ear, Linda Kline started "bawling like a baby."
Kline was on the phone with her 17-year-old son, Branden, who had just told her he had been selected in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox.
"He had to say it three times," Kline said. "I knew what he said. I just wanted to make sure I heard him right."
Once her son's words began to sink in, Kline pulled the phone away from her ear and turned to her own mother, Martha, who was out running errands with her.
She tried to relay the good news, but it was very difficult with her emotions overtaking her.
"It was very exciting," Linda said.
Taken by Boston near the end of the sixth round as the 198th overall pick, Branden Kline is the first Thomas Johnson baseball player to be selected that high.
The pitcher is also one of the few players in the history of Frederick County baseball that was claimed in a single-digit round.
Frederick High School's Petey Cooper was chosen in the fifth round, 108th overall, of the 1969 draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
"We don't have too many kids around here who can say they were drafted right out of high school," longtime TJ coach Jim Foit said.
Now comes the tough part for the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Kline, who must decide whether to sign a contract with the Red Sox prior to the Aug. 15 deadline or play for his dream school, the University of Virginia, on a full scholarship.
Leading up to the draft, Kline had given strong indications to the professional scouts he spoke with that he was leaning toward going to college.
Nobody in his family has ever attended a university before and it's important to Kline to change that.
But the Red Sox, notoriously one of baseball's highest-spending teams, might present Kline with a contract that is hard to turn down.
"There's a handful of teams that money really doesn't matter that much," Foit said. "Boston clearly wasn't swayed by his preference to go to college. I think they could make him an offer that could cause him to squirm a little bit."
Kline is in Ocean City this week, celebrating his recent high school graduation with friends.
After following the first three rounds of the draft Tuesday night, his phone started chirping around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
"It was a couple of scouts wanting to know what I was thinking," he said. "At the time, the Red Sox and Royals were the teams that seemed most interested in me."
Around 12:30 p.m., after his friends had already taken off for the beach, Kline took a call from the Red Sox and was told they had selected him.
"I was jumping up and down," he said.
When he hung up the phone, he immediately started thinking about the money he might be offered, which will be the major factor in determining whether he turns pro right away or goes to college.
"I talked with some people and they told me sixth-round picks last year got something like a $2 million signing bonus," he said.
Kline admitted money like that would be very difficult to turn down, but he could see himself doing it.
To those that say he should turn pro right away, invest the money and perhaps attend college later, Kline's response is: "Those people are not in my shoes and they don't know why I am thinking a certain way. If it was just about the money, I'd say, 'Where do I sign?' But it's about more than that to me. I think about things before making big decisions. I don't just rush into them."
Short of very high draft pick and a major signing bonus, Kline was certain he'd be off to college. But he admitted the decision became tougher after a big-spending team like the Red Sox drafted him.
If there is a way to attend classes at Virginia during the offseason, he will strongly consider turning pro right away.
Even Linda Kline, who would prefer to see her son attend college, knows the complexity of her son's decision.
"I know it will be a very difficult decision," she said. "I just want Branden to know he has all the support from his family and friends. He is not going through this alone."
The Red Sox, no doubt, were enticed by the velocity of Kline's fastball, which is consistently clocked in the low 90s and has topped out at 95 mph, as well as the potential of him packing 20 to 25 pounds onto his frame.
A wiry right-hander, Kline was 6-1 for TJ this past season. In 41 innings, he allowed only three earned runs and 16 hits. His 79 strikeouts led the county.
In the last year, he is the third high-profile draft pick from the county.
Linganore graduate Joe Alexander was selected in the NBA draft lottery (No. 8 overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks last June.
Then, on April 28, Walkersville graduate Tony Fiammetta was chosen in the fourth round of the NFL Draft (128th overall) by the Carolina Panthers.
At the start of the season, Kline wasn't sure he'd be joining that kind of company. But he's learned that things change quickly.
The Red Sox have invited Kline and his family to Philadelphia this weekend for their interleague series with the Phillies.
"I'll get a chance to meet some of the big executives with the team and they'll get a chance to learn more about me," he said.
Contract negotiations could begin anytime.
After he was drafted, Kline ran to the beach to tell his friends. Later, they all went to watch the national telecast of the Red Sox-Yankees game.
"I was pretty pumped up and so were they because a lot of my friends are Red Sox fans," he said.
Linda Kline is on board with the idea of Kline going into professional baseball right away, as long as he eventually attends college.
"It would be great if he got his dream and I got mine," she said.
After she regained control of her emotions, Linda placed a phone call to Branden's father, Gary Bowens, to share her excitement.
And Bowens had to tell her, "There's no crying in baseball."
Frederick Cadets
2009 Maryland 3A State Champions
Linganore Lancers
2009 4A North Champions
Walkersville Lions
2009 2A West Champions
Catoctin Cougars
2009 1A West Champions
2009 All-MVAL Baseball
Chesapeake Conference
First Team
Dani Ashbaugh Linganore Pitcher
Casey Mann North Carroll Outfield
Branden Kline Gov. Thomas Johnson Infield/Pitcher
Mark Smith Westminster Pitcher/Infield
Ryan Mason Urbana Outfield
Mike Haugan North Carroll Infield
Zach Jones Tuscarora Pitcher/Infield
Tyler Brown North Carroll Infield
Andrew Hodgkins Linganore Catcher
Alex Anwar Linganore Outfield
Tyler Henry Linganore Infield
Kyle Ziegler Westminster Infield/Outfield
Second Team
John Desando Gov. Thomas Johnson Outfield
Dylan Driscoll Urbana Pitcher
Calvin Turner Westminster Pitcher
Cody Harman Westminster Infield
Tripp Staley Linganore Pitcher
Alex Reifer Linganore Outfield
Mikey Burks Tuscarora Catcher/Infield
Andy Levy North Carroll Pitcher/Infield
Chad Meadows North Carroll Pitcher
Justus Miller Urbana Pitcher
Chris Eckard Westminster Infield/Pitcher
Sean Sheeny Linganore Infield
Honorable Mention
Nathan Dula Linganore Infield
Zach Davis Linganore Pitcher
Sam Wertz North Carroll Infield
Nick Crump North Carroll Infield
Brad Nelson Westminster Outfield
Scott Cremens Westminster Infield
Daniel Oliver Urbana Infield
Richard Cruz-Sanchez Urbana Pitcher
Austin McCrary Gov. Thomas Johnson Infield
Michael Madden Tuscarora Infield
Mike Jones Tuscarora Infield
Piedmont Conference
First Team
Justin Boyer Middletown
Andrew Pierce Middletown
Joey Zuniga Walkersville
Victor Perez Walkersville
Jeremy Barron North Hagerstown
Greg Lynn North Hagerstown
Trevor Haupt South Hagerstown
Jimmy Lanning Frederick
Brady Wilson Frederick
Andrew Zimnik Frederick
Hank Adams Frederick
David Hornstein Frederick
Erich Dylus Frederick
Second Team
Nick Pirrone Middletown
David Meikrantz Middletown
Collin Mummert Walkersville
Eric Wachter Walkersville
Eddie Shelton Walkersville
Greg Dayhoff Walkersville
Ty Benson North Hagerstown
Corey Carpenter North Hagerstown
Aaron Stoner North Hagerstown
Niles Trumpower North Hagerstown
Josh Jackson Frederick
Eric Hayes Frederick
Brian Weddle Frederick
Honorable Mention
Colin Maye Middletown
Koby Cavanagh Middletown
Josh Vigder Middletown
Alex Maymon Walkersville
Sean Pelletier Walkersville
Thomas Allen North Hagerstown
Joey Miller South Hagerstown
Kyle White Frederick
Blue Ridge Conference
First Team
Jake Ringold South Carroll Sr.
James Ways Winters Mill Sr.
Tyler Witte Winters Mill Sr.
Jason Driver Century Sr.
Jon Mahaffey Century Jr.
Ryan McGuirk Century Sr.
Mike Virbickis Century Sr.
Luke Wright Century Sr.
Matt Wolf Liberty Sr.
Rob Gicking Liberty Sr.
Nick Hallis Liberty Sr.
Jordan Bode Liberty Jr.
Second Team
Shane Price South Carroll Sr.
Logan Murray South Carroll Jr.
Jimmy Thren South Carroll Sr.
Chris Misner South Carroll Jr.
Brady Maxcy Winters Mill Jr.
Brian Martin Winters Mill So.
Collin Mills FSK Jr.
Tyler Chavis Century Sr.
Alec Rogness Century Jr.
Tyler Reid Century Jr.
Kyle Rivera Liberty Sr.
Joe Cuff Liberty Jr.
Honorable Mention
Jakob Smith South Carroll So.
John Porter South Carroll Jr.
Casey Klein FSK Sr.
Matt Shriver Winters Mill Jr.
Josh Bordner Century Jr.
Matt Naugler Century Jr.
Sean Maguire Century Jr.
Scott Ross Liberty Jr.
Antietam Conference
First Team
Jack Schwartz Smithsburg INF
Brandon Glazer Clear Spring INF
Landon Routzahn Catoctin INF
Justin Albright Catoctin INF
Houston Darling Brunswick INF
Jordan Thurber Clear Spring OF
Kyle Crist Clear Spring OF
Seth Poffenberger Boonsboro OF
Jacob Gouff Smithsburg C
Josh Kehr Clear Spring P
Ryan Derr Brunswick P
Josh Conway Smithsburg Utility
Second Team
Zach Dinges Brunswick INF
Tyler Walsh Boonsboro INF
Jason Hammond Williamsport INF
Austin Carter Catoctin OF
Kyle Orndorff Smithsburg OF
Josh Green Clear Spring OF
Cody Snavely Boonsboro OF
Corey Morgan Clear Spring C
Jay Shafer Smithsburg P
RJ Smith Catoctin P
Joey Fisher Brunswick P
Joel Rowe Clear Spring DH/Utility
Honorable Mention
Zack Krietz Catoctin OF
Evan Larsen Catoctin C
Brad Banzhoff Clear Spring INF
Brian Lescher Clear Spring OF
Bradley Jordan Clear Spring P
Sean Colgan Boonsboro C
Dryan Cole Boonsboro P
John Marx Williamsport INF
Connor Arnone Williamsport OF
Brett Strahin Brunswick C
Cole Williamson Brunswick OF
Ethan Baker Brunswick OF
Andy Axline Brunswick DH
Ryne Willard Smithsburg OF
2009 MVAL Baseball Standings
(FINAL)
**ties do not count in MVAL conference standings**
Chesapeake Conference
Team....................Conf......Overall
x-Linganore................8-1.....15-3
North Carroll.............4-3.....11-5
Thomas Johnson.......6-4.....12-7
Westminster.............3-4.....13-5
Urbana......................2-6......5-10
Tuscarora..................2-7.....6-11
Piedmont Conference
Team......................Conf......Overall
x-Frederick..............6-2....20-3
Middletown............4-4.......8-10
South Hagerstown......3-3....6-11
Walkersville.............3-4......11-9
North Hagerstown......2-5.....7-11-1
Blue Ridge Conference
Team....................Conf......Overall
x-Century...................7-0....10-6
Liberty....................5-2....10-9
Winters Mill..............2-5.......4-9
South Carroll...........2-5......3-14
Francis Scott Key......2-6......2-13
Antietam Conference
Team....................Conf......Overall
x-Clear Spring.............6-1......15-3
Catoctin.....................5-2...17-5
Smithsburg.................5-2....12-4-1
Brunswick.................4-4....8-10
Boonsboro................2-6....5-10
Williamsport..............1-8....2-13
x-clinched conference championship
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2009 MVAL Stats
(FINAL)
Chesapeake Conference
Team Stats
Runs Avg
1. 7.5, Linganore
2. 6.9, North Carroll
3. 5.9, Tuscarora
4. 5.8, Westminster
5. 5.6, Thomas Johnson
6. 4.7, Urbana
Batting Stats
Batting Average
1. .522, Ryan Mason-Urb
2. .476, Alexander Anwar-Ling
3. .448, Mark Smith-West
4. .447, Mikey Burks-Tusc
5. .443, Taylor Henry-Ling
6. .426, Tyler Brown-NC
7. .423, Kyle Zeigler-West
8. .420, Casey Mann-NC
9. .414, Branden Kline-TJ
10. .400, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
11. .393, Mike Jones-Tusc
12. .385, Alex Reifer-Ling
13. .360, Tyler Futrell-NC
14. .353, Joey Frishkorn-Ling
15. .347, Brandon Nelson-West
16. .344, John Desando-TJ
17. .342, Ray Durante-Urb
18. .340, Justus Miller-Urb
18. .340, Harman-West
20. .333, Nick Crump-NC
20. .333, Chad Meadows-NC
22. .323, Sean Sheehey-Ling
Hits
1. 30, Alexander Anwar-Ling
2. 27, Taylor Henry-Ling
3. 26, Tyler Brown-NC
4. 24, Branden Kline-TJ
4. 24, Ryan Mason-Urb
6. 22, Mark Smith-West
6. 22, John DeSando-TJ
6. 22, Mike Jones-Tusc
6. 22, Kyle Zeigler-West
10. 21, Casey Mann-NC
10. 21, Mikey Burks-Tusc
12. 20, Alex Reifer-Ling
12. 20, Sean Sheehey-Ling
12. 20, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
15. 19, Scott Cremens-West
15. 19, Chris Eckard-West
17. 18, Joey Frishkorn-Ling
18. 17, Justus Miller-Urb
19. 16, Brandon Nelson-West
20. 15, Andy Levy-NC
21. 14, Chad Meadows-NC
Doubles
1. 9, Branden Kline-TJ
2. 7, Ryan Mason-Urb
3. 6, Mikey Burks-Tusc
3. 6, Casey Mann-NC
5. 5, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
5. 5, Nathan Dula-Ling
5. 5, John Desando-TJ
5. 5, Michael Madden-Tusc
5. 5, Joey Friskorn-Ling
10. 4, Sam Wertz-NC
10. 4, Mike Haugan-NC
10. 4, Chad Meadows-NC
10. 4, Taylor Henry-Ling
10. 4, Brandon Nelson-West
10. 4, Kyle Zeigler-West
10. 4, Mark Smith-West
10. 4, Zach Jones-Tusc
10. 4, Kyle Carey-NC
10. 4, Jay Knight-Ling
10. 4, Alexander Anwar-Ling
Triples
1. 3, Branden Kline-TJ
2. 2, Tyler Furell-NC
2. 2, Ryan Mason-Urb
HR's
1. 4, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
2. 3, Chris Eckard-West
3. 2, Mike Haugan-NC
3. 2, Branden Kline-TJ
3. 2, Sean Sheehy-Ling
RBI's
1. 24, Mike Haugan-NC
2. 19, Branden Kline-TJ
2. 19, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
4. 17, Sean Sheehey-Ling
5. 14, Kyle Zeigler-West
5. 14, Sam Wertz-NC
5. 14, Casey Mann-NC
5. 14, Taylor Henry-Ling
9. 13, Chris Eckard-West
9. 13, Joey Friskorn-Ling
9. 13, Tommy Edwards-Tusc
12. 12, John Desando-TJ
12. 12, Chad Meadows-NC
12. 12, Mike Jones-Tusc
12. 12, C.J. Winpigler-Tusc
16. 11, Zach Jones-Tusc
16. 11, Mark Smith-West
16. 11, Alex Reifer-Ling
19. 10, Andy Levy-NC
19. 10, Tyler Brown-NC
19. 10, Chris Sheehy-Ling
19. 10, Nathan Dula-Ling
19. 10, Eric Conway-Tusc
24. 9, Mikey Burks-Tusc
24. 9, Neil Reece-Urb
Runs
1. 22, Casey Mann-NC
2. 20, Tyler Brown-NC
3. 19, Alexander Anwar-Ling
4. 16, Scott Cremens-West
5. 15, Chris Eckard-West
5. 15, Nathan Dula-Ling
5. 15, Taylor Henry-Ling
8. 14, Jeremy Walter-Tusc
8. 14, Jay Knight-Ling
10. 13, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
10. 13, Kyle Zeigler-West
12. 12, Sean Sheehy-Ling
12. 12, Joey Friskorn-Ling
12. 12, Zach Jones-Tusc
15. 11, Kyle Carey-NC
15. 11, Alex Reifer-Ling
17. 10, Ryan Mason-Urb
17. 10, Justus Miller-Urb
17. 10, Eric Conway-Tusc
Base on Balls
1. 13, Nathan Dula-Ling
1. 13, Andrew Hodgkins-Ling
1. 13, Jeremy Walter-Tusc
1. 13, Jay Knight-Ling
5. 12, Cupp-West
5. 12, Zach Jones-Tusc
5. 12, Mikey Burks-Tusc
8. 11, Tommy Edwards-Tusc
9. 10, Tyler Long-Tusc
9. 10, C.J. Winpigler-Tusc
Stolen Bases
1. 12, Childs-West
2. 8, Alexander Anwar-Ling
3. 7, Jay Knight-Ling
3. 7, Scott Cremens-West
3. 7, Joey Friskorn-Ling
3. 7, Taylor Henry-Ling
3. 7, Nathan Dula-Ling
8. 6, Kyle Zeigler-West
8. 6, Loan-West
10. 5, Matt Monahan-Urb
10. 5, Hecker-West
10. 5, Ryan Santmyer-Ling
13. 4, Christian Wright-Urb
13. 4, Jeremy Walter-Tusc
Pitching Stats
Wins
1. 6, Brandon Kline-TJ
1. 6, Dani Ashbaugh-Ling
3. 5, Austin McCrary-TJ
3. 5, Mark Smith-West
5. 4, Tripp Staley-Ling
5. 4, Andy Levy-NC
5. 4, Chad Meadows-NC
5. 4, Calvin Turner-West
9. 3, Michael Madden-Tusc
9. 3, Zach Davies-Ling
Saves
1. 2, Chris Eckard-West
2. 1, Ryan Santmyer-Ling
2. 1, Mark Smith-West
2. 1, Zach Davies-Ling
ERA (1 IP per game played)
1. 0.51, Brandon Kline-TJ
2. 1.12, Dani Ashbaugh-Ling
3. 1.13, Calvin Turner-West
4. 1.78, Austin McCrary-TJ
5. 2.10, Mark Smith-West
6. 2.20, Zach Jones-Tusc
7. 2.51, Zach Davies-Ling
8. 3.00, Richard Cruz-Sanchez-Urb
8. 3.00, Dylan Driscoll-Urb
10. 3.08, Michael Madden-Tusc
11. 3.14, Chad Meadows-NC
12. 3.16, Tripp Staley-Ling
13. 3.36, Andy Levy-NC
14. 3.63, Chris Eckard-West
Strikeouts
1. 79, Brandon Kline-TJ
2. 61, Dani Ashbaugh-Ling
3. 59, Mark Smith-West
4. 58, Zach Jones-Tusc
5. 53, Andy Levy-NC
6. 37, Tripp Staley-Ling
7. 36, Michael Madden-Tusc
8. 34, Chad Meadows-NC
9. 33, Richard Cruz-Sanchez-Urb
10. 32, Calvin Turner-West
11. 27, Austin McCrary-TJ
12. 23, Chris Eckard-West
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Piedmont Conference
Team Stats
Runs Avg
1. 9.8, Frederick
2. 5.7, South Hagerstown
3. 5.3, Walkersville
4. 5.1, Middletown
5. 4.9, North Hagerstown
Batting Stats
Batting Average
1. .494, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. .439, Trevor Haupt-SH
3. .418, Erich Dylus-Fred
4. .404, Joey Zuniga-Walk
5. .385, Hank Adams-Fred
6. .383, Andrew Zimnik-Fred
7. .378, Josh Jackson-Fred
8. .373, Eric Hayes-Fred
9. .358, Joey Miller-SH
10. .349, Andrew Pierce-Midd
11. .347, Justin Boyer-Midd
12. .344, Victor Perez-Walk
13. .333, Jeremy Barron-NH
13. .333, Collin Mummert-Walk
15. .327, Ty Benson-NH
16. .316, Tyler Presgraves-SH
16. .316, Eric Wachter-Walk
18. .314, Eddie Shelton-Walk
18. .314, Brian Weddle-Fred
20. .310, Nick Pirrone-Midd
21. .309, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
22. .305, Nick Stubbs-SH
Hits
1. 38, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. 31, Josh Jackson-Fred
3. 28, Eric Hayes-Fred
3. 28, Erich Dykus-Fred
5. 25, Hank Adams-Fred
6. 23, Andrew Zimnik-Fred
6. 23, Joey Zuniga-Walk
8. 21, Victor Perez-Walk
8. 21, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
10. 19, Joey Miller-SH
11. 18, Jeremy Barron-NH
11. 18, Eric Wachter-Walk
11. 18, Tyler Presgraves-SH
11. 18, Nick Stubbs-SH
11. 18, Trevor Haupt-SH
16. 17, Justin Boyer-Midd
16. 17, Collin Mummert-Walk
18. 16, Eddie Shelton-Walk
18. 16, Miles Trumpower-NH
18. 16, Brian Weddle-Fred
21. 15, Ty Benson-NH
21. 15, Brian Laferte-NH
21. 15, Andrew Pierce-Midd
Doubles
1. 13, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. 6, Miles Trumpower-NH
2. 6, Eddie Shelton-Walk
2. 6, Tyler Presgraves-SH
2. 6, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
2. 6, Eric Hayes-Fred
7. 5, Joey Miller-SH
7. 5, Trevor Haupt-SH
7. 5, Erich Dylus-Fred
7. 5, Hank Adams-Fred
11. 4, Victor Perez-Walk
11. 4, Cory Shank-SH
11. 4, John Moser-SH
11. 4, Thomas Allen-NH
11. 4, Brian Laferte-NH
11. 4, Eric Wachter-Walk
11. 4, Nick Pirrone-Midd
Triples
1. 3, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. 2, Josh Jackson-Fred
3. 1, Ty Benson-NH
3. 1, Adrian Adams-SH
3. 1, Hank Adams-Fred
3. 1, Eric Hayes-Fred
3. 1, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
3. 1, Nick Stubbs-SH
3. 1, Joey Zuniga-Walk
3. 1, Eddie Shelton-Walk
3. 1, Ricky Pardo-Walk
HR's
1. 5, Brady Wilson-Fred
1. 5, Josh Jackson-Fred
3. 4, Adrian Adams-SH
4. 3, Hank Adams-Fred
4. 3, Joey Miller-SH
6. 2, Koby Cavanagh-Midd
6. 2, Aaron Stoner-NH
6. 2, Matthew McConaughey-Midd
6. 2, Kyle Watkins-Midd
RBI's
1. 31, Josh Jackson-Fred
2. 23, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. 23, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
4. 21, Hank Adams-Fred
4. 21, Eric Hayes-Fred
6. 17, Joey Miller-SH
7. 16, Andrew Zimnik-Fred
7. 16, Erich Dylus-Fred
9. 15, Brian Weddle-Fred
10. 14, Victor Perez-Walk
10. 14, Michael Molnar-Walk
12. 12, Miles Trumpower-NH
12. 12, Adrian Adams-SH
12. 12, Kyle Watkins-Midd
15. 11, Tyler Presgraves-SH
16. 10, Jeremy Barron-NH
16. 10, Nick Pirrone-Midd
16. 10, John Moser-SH
16. 10, Trevor Haupt-SH
Runs
1. 33, Brady Wilson-Fred
2. 30, Josh Jackson-Fred
3. 25, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
4. 24, Hank Adams-Fred
5. 23, Eric Hayes-Fred
6. 19, Erich Dylus-Fred
7. 18, Joey Zuniga-Walk
7. 18, Brian Weddle-Fred
9. 17, Andrew Zimnik-Fred
10. 14, Tyler Presgraves-SH
10. 14, Koby Cavanaugh-Midd
Base on Balls
1. 19, Joey Zuniga-Walk
2. 16, Eric Wachter-Walk
3. 15, Jeremy Barron-NH
4. 14, Ty Benson-NH
4. 14, Aaron Stoner-NH
6. 12, Tyler Ernde-NH
6. 12, Victor Perez-Walk
8. 11, Joey Miller-SH
8. 11, Eddie Shelton-Walk
10. 10, Matt McConnaughey-Midd
10. 10, Koby Cavanaugh-Midd
10. 10, Trevor Haupt-SH
10. 10, Josh Moser-SH
14. 9, Thomas Allen-NH
Stolen Bases
1. 18, Joey Zuniga-Walk
2. 14, Brady Wilson-Fred
3. 9, Josh Jackson-Fred
4. 8, Allen Etzler-Walk
5. 7, Victor Perez-Walk
5. 7, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
7. 5, Nick Stubbs-SH
7. 5, Eddie Shelton-Walk
7. 5, Hank Adams-Fred
7. 5, Ty Benson-NH
7. 5, Collin Mummert-Walk
7. 5, Ken Filler-Walk
Pitching Stats
Wins
1. 8, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
2. 7, David Hornstein-Fred
3. 4, Josh Vigder-Midd
4. 3, Greg Lynn-NH
4. 3, Kyle White-Fred
4. 3, Dwight Boward-SH
4. 3, Alex Maymon-Walk
8. 2, Corey Carpenter-NH
8. 2, Aaron Stoner-NH
8. 2, Colin Maye-Midd
8. 2, Jordan Miller-SH
8. 2, Joey Zuniga-Walk
8. 2, Greg Dayhoff-Walk
8. 2, Sean Pelletier-Walk
Saves
1. 2, Joey Zuniga-Walk
2. 1, Jordan Miller-SH
2. 1, Cory Shank-SH
2. 1, Brian Weddle-Fred
2. 1, Jeremy Barron-NH
2. 1, Greg Dayhoff-Walk
2. 1, Kyle White-Fred
ERA
1. 1.77, Joey Zuniga-Walk
2. 1.87, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
3. 1.94, Jordan Miller-SH
4. 2.16, David Hornstien-Fred
5. 2.49, Kyle White-Fred
6. 2.82, Greg Lynn-NH
7. 3.39, Brian Weddle-Fred
7. 3.39, Alex Maymon-Walk
9. 3.53, Dwight Boward-SH
10. 3.74, Josh Vigder-Midd
11. 3.80, Corey Carpenter-NH
12. 4.07, Cory Shank-SH
13. 4.36, Greg Dayhoff-Walk
14. 4.67, Colin Maye-Midd
15. 5.31, Sean Pelletier-Walk
Strikeouts
1. 59, David Hornstein-Fred
2. 48, Jimmy Lanning-Fred
3. 45, Joey Zuniga-Walk
4. 35, Colin Maye-Midd
5. 32, Dwight Boward-SH
6. 28, Greg Lynn-NH
7. 25, Aaron Stoner-NH
7. 25, Cory Shank-SH
9. 21, Corey Carpenter-NH
10. 20, Alex Maymon-Walk
10. 20, Sean Pelletier-Walk
12. 18, Josh Vigder-Midd
13. 15, Kyle White-Fred
14. 13, Cody Strawsburg-Midd
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Blue Ridge Conference
Team Stats
Runs Avg
1. 7.8, Liberty
2. 7.6, Century
3. 4.2, Winters Mill
4. 3.5, South Carroll
5. 3.0, Francis Scott Key
Batting Stats
Batting Average
1. .455, Jon Mahaffey-Cent
2. .429, Vinny Tafolla-WM
3. .417, Nick Hallis-Lib
4. .410, Matt Wolf-Lib
5. .400, Jason Driver-Cent
6. .393, Rob Gicking-Lib
7. .389, Jimmy Thren-SC
8. .382, James Ways-WM
9. .371, Tyler Witte-WM
10. .368, Jake Ringold-SC
10. .368, Jordan Bode-Lib
12. .357, Brad Maxcy-WM
13. .353, Brian Martin-WM
14. .351, Matt Shriver-WM
15. .345, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
16. .341, Geoff Suddath-Lib
17. .333, Mike Virbickis-Cent
18. .327, Luke Wright-Cent
19. .320, Joe Cuff-Lib
20. .313, Dan Carr-SC
21. .308, Kyle Rivera-Lib
Hits
1. 25, Matt Wolf-Lib
1. 25, Nick Hallis-Lib
1. 25, Jordan Bode-Lib
4. 22, Rob Gicking-Lib
5. 21, Jake Ringold-SC
6. 20, Jon Mahaffey-Cent
6. 20, Kyle Rivera-Lib
8. 19, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
9. 18, Jason Driver-Cent
9. 18, Luke Wright-Cent
11. 16, Mike Virbickis-Cent
11. 16, Joe Cuff-Lib
11. 16, Jordan Weaver-Lib
14. 15, Brad Maxcy-WM
14. 15, Dan Carr-SC
16. 14, Jimmy Thren-SC
16. 14, Geoff Suddath-Lib
18. 13, Casey Klein-FSK
18. 13, Colin Mills-FSK
18. 13, James Ways-WM
18. 13, Tyler Witte-WM
18. 13, Matt Shriver-WM
18. 13, Logan Murray-SC
18. 13, Shane Price-SC
18. 13, Daniel Corio-SC
Doubles
1. 6, Nick Hallis-Lib
1. 6, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
3. 5, Mike Virbickis-Cent
3. 5, Jason Driver-Cent
3. 5, Matt Wolf-Lib
3. 5, Rob Gicking-Lib
3. 5, Logan Murray-SC
8. 4, Jordan Weaver-Lib
Triples
1. 4, Matt Wolf-Lib
2. 2, Collin Mills-FSK
2. 2, Nick Hallis-Lib
2. 2, Luke Wright-Cent
5. 1, Josh Bordner-Cent
5. 1, Jake Ringold-SC
5. 1, Mike Virbickis-Cent
5. 1, Casey Klein-FSK
5. 1, Devin Herold-WM
5. 1, Rob Gicking-Lib
5. 1, Ryan MacIvor-SC
HR's
1. 3, Rob Gicking-Lib
1. 3, Nick Hallis-Lib
1. 3, Mike Virbickis-Cent
1. 3, Jake Ringold-SC
1. 3, Jordan Weaver-Lib
1. 3, Dan Carr-SC
7. 2, Matt Wolf-Lib
7. 2, Matt Shriver-WM
7. 2, Jon Mahaffey-Cent
7. 2, Jason Driver-Cent
7. 2, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
7. 2, Devin Herold-WM
RBI's
1. 22, Nick Hallis-Lib
2. 21, Matt Wolf-Lib
3. 20, Mike Virbickis-Cent
3. 20, Rob Gicking-Lib
5. 18, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
6. 15, Jon Mahaffey-Cent
7. 13, Rick Zambito-Lib
7. 13, Jordan Bode-Lib
9. 11, Jordan Weaver-Lib
10. 10, Kyle Rivera-Lib
10. 10, Joe Cuff-Lib
10. 10, Dan Corio-SC
13. 9, Jake Ringold-SC
13. 9, Jason Driver-Cent
13. 9, Matt Shriver-WM
13. 9, Dan Carr-SC
Runs
1. 22, Matt Wolf-Lib
2. 19, Rob Gicking-Lib
3. 18, Nick Hallis-Lib
3. 18, Luke Wright-Cent
5. 17, Kyle Rivera-Lib
6. 16, Mike Virbickis-Cent
6. 16, Geoff Suddath-Lib
8. 15, Jake Ringold-SC
8. 15, Jon Mahaffey-Cent
10. 14, Jordan Bode-Lib
11. 13, Josh Bordner-Cent
12. 12, Jason Driver-Cent
13. 11, Ryan McGuirk-Cent
13. 11, Jordan Weaver-Lib
Base on Balls
1. 15, Matt Wolf-Lib
2. 13, Jason Driver-Cent
3. 8, Larson Kimble-Lib
3. 8, Joe Cuff-Lib
3. 8, Jordan Bode-Lib
3. 8, Matt Shriver-WM
3. 8, Mike Virbickis-Cent
3. 8, Luke Wright-Cent
3. 8, Sean Maguire-Cent
Stolen Bases
1. 8, Luke Wright-Cent
1. 8, Casey Klein-FSK
3. 7, Jake Ringold-SC
4. 6, Collin Mills-FSK
4. 6, Nick O'Melia-FSK
4. 6, Brandon Roser-FSK
4. 6, Kyle Rivera-Lib
8. 5, Mike Virbickis-Cent
9. 3, Larson Kimble-Lib
9. 3, Tyler Chavis-Cent
9. 3, Josh Bordner-Cent
9. 3, Shane Price-SC
Pitching Stats
Wins
1. 4, Jordan Bode-Lib
1. 4, Scott Ross-Lib
3. 3, Tyler Witte-WM
3. 3, Tyler Chavis-Cent
5. 2, Tyler Reid-Cent
5. 2, Jakob Smith-SC
Saves
1. 2, Gunther Spriggs-Cent
2. 1, Collin Mills-FSK
2. 1, Jake Ringold-SC
ERA
1. 1.53, Tyler Chavis-Cent
2. 2.37, Jakob Smith-SC
3. 2.75, Chris Misner-SC
4. 3.13, Scott Ross-Lib
5. 3.22, Jordan Bode-Lib
6. 3.37, Collin Mills-FSK
7. 3.61, Jason Driver-Cent
8. 3.68, Josh Bordner-Cent
9. 4.30, John Porter-SC
10. 4.44, Casey Klein-FSK
11. 5.11, Brian Martin-WM
Strikeouts
1. 54, Collin Mills-FSK
2. 40, Tyler Witte-WM
2. 40, Scott Ross-Lib
4. 25, Jason Driver-Cent
5. 24, Casey Klein-FSK
5. 24, Josh Bordner-Cent
7. 21, Jordan Bode-Lib
8. 15, Jakob Smith-SC
9. 14, Brian Martin-WM
9. 14, Branden White-SC
10. 13, Matt Naugler-Cent
10. 13, Chris Misner-SC
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Antietam Conference
Team Stats
Runs Avg
1. 9.9, Clear Spring
2. 8.5, Smithsburg
3. 6.9, Catoctin
4. 6.8, Boonsboro
5. 5.8, Brunswick
6. 5.2, Williamsport
Batting Stats
Batting Average
1. .527, Landon Routzahn-Cat
2. .500, Josh Conway-Smith
3. .483, Brandon Glazer-CS
4. .447, Jason Hammond-Will
5. .437, Jordan Thurber-CS
6. .429, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
7. .415, Kyle Crist-CS
8. .404, Houston Darling-Bruns
9. .400, Josh Kehr-CS
10. .389, Jacob Gouff-Smith
11. .386, Josh Green-CS
12. .377, Jay Shafer-Smith
13. .375, Jack Schwartz-Smith
13. .375, Justin Albright-Cat
15. .367, Zach Kreitz-Cat
15. .367, John Marx-Will
17. .365, Austin Carter-Cat
17. .365, R.J. Smith-Cat
19. .361, Brian Lesher-CS
20. .360, Cody Snavely-Boons
21. .357, Zach Dinges-Bruns
22. .328, Kyle Orndorff-Smith
23. .320, Joel Rowe-CS
Hits
1. 29, Landon Routzahn-Cat
1. 29, Brandon Glazer-CS
3. 27, Josh Conway-Smith
3. 27, Kyle Crist-CS
5. 26, Josh Kehr-CS
6. 24, Houston Darling-Bruns
7. 23, Jay Shafer-Smith
7. 23, Austin Carter-Cat
9. 23, R.J. Smith-Cat
10. 21, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
10. 21, Jordan Thurber-CS
10. 21, Jacob Gouff-Smith
10. 21, Jack Scwartz-Smith
14. 20, Zach Dinges-Bruns
15. 19, Kyle Orndorff-Smith
16. 18, Justin Albright-Cat
16. 18, Cody Snavley-Boons
16. 18, Zack Kreitz-Cat
16. 18, John Marx-Will
20. 17, Josh Green-CS
20. 17, Jason Hammond-Will
20. 17, Joel Rowe-CS
23. 16, Ethan Baker-Bruns
24. 14, Andy Axline-Bruns
24. 14, Tyler Walsh-Boons
24. 14, Connor Arnone-Will
24. 14, Ryne Willard-Smith
Doubles
1. 11, Jordan Thurber-CS
1. 11, Brandon Glazer-CS
3. 10, Kyle Crist-CS
4. 9, R.J. Smith-Cat
5. 8, Austin Carter-Cat
6. 7, Josh Conway-Smith
6. 7, Joel Rowe-CS
8. 6, Justin Albright-Cat
8. 6, Josh Green-CS
10. 5, Josh Kehr-CS
Triples
1. 3, R.J. Smith-Cat
2. 1, Tyler Walsh-Boons
2. 1, Brandon Glazer-CS
2. 1, Cody Snavley-Boons
2. 1, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
2. 1, Justin Morgan-Smith
2. 1, Jay Shafer-Smith
2. 1, Zach Dinges-Bruns
2. 1, Ethan Baker-Bruns
2. 1. Landon Routzahn-Cat
2. 1, Connor Arnone-Will
HR's
1. 7, Jack Schwartz-Smith
2. 5, Josh Conway-Smith
3. 4, Jordan Thurber-CS
4. 3, Ethan Baker-Bruns
5. 2, Austin Carter-Cat
5. 2, Tyler Walsh-Boons
5. 2, Aaron Schroyer-Smith
5. 2, Kyle Crist-CS
5. 2, Josh Green-CS
RBI's
1. 31, Austin Carter-Cat
2. 26, R.J. Smith-Cat
3. 23, Brandon Glazer-CS
4. 22, Jordan Thurber-CS
4. 22, Kyle Crist-CS
6. 20, Jack Schwartz-Smith
7. 19, Josh Conway-Smith
7. 19, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
9. 18, Cody Snavley-Boons
9. 18, Tyler Walsh-Boons
9. 18, Joel Rowe-CS
12. 17, Landon Routzahn-Cat
13. 13, Andy Axline-Bruns
13. 13, Josh Kehr-CS
13. 13, Jay Shafer-Smith
16. 12, Kyle Orndorff-Smith
16. 12, Josh Green-CS
18. 12, Aaron Schroyer-Smith
19. 11, Zach Dinges-Bruns
19. 11, Jacob Gouff-Smith
19. 11, Jason Hammond-Will
Runs
1. 29, Josh Conway-Smith
2. 26, R.J. Smith-Cat
3. 25, Jack Schwartz-Smith
4. 23, Justin Albright-Cat
5. 22, Brandon Glazer-CS
6. 21, Jay Shafer-Smith
7. 20, Landon Routzahn-Cat
7. 20, Austin Carter-Cat
9. 17, Jordan Thurber-CS
9. 17, Zach Kreitz-Cat
11. 16, Kyle Crist-CS
12. 15, Cody Snavley-Boons
12. 15, Rodney Flora-Boons
14. 14, Kyle Orndorff-Smith
14. 14, Houston Darling-Bruns
14. 14, Zach Dinges-Bruns
17. 13, Tyler Itnyre-Boons
18. 12, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
18. 12, Jacob Gouff-Smith
18. 12, Josh Kehr-CS
18. 12, Joel Rowe-CS
18. 12, Taylor Metzger-Smith
23. 11, Andrew Dagenhart-Will
23. 11, Ethan Baker-Bruns
23. 11, Tyler Walsh-Boons
Base on Balls
1. 28, Jordan Thurber-CS
2. 24, Justin Albright-Cat
3. 20, Taylor Metzger-Smith
4. 18, Joel Rowe-CS
5. 15, Brandon Glazer-CS
5. 15, Cory Morgan-CS
7. 14, Andy Axline-Bruns
7. 14, R.J. Smith-Cat
9. 13, Landon Routzahn-Cat
10. 12, Ethan Baker-Bruns
10. 12, Tyler Walsh-Boons
Stolen Bases
1. 19, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
2. 18, Landon Routzahn-Cat
3. 16, Josh Conway-Smith
4. 15, Houston Darling-Bruns
4. 15, Cody Snavley-Boons
6. 14, Brandon Glazer-CS
7. 10, Austin Carter-Cat
7. 10, R.J. Smith-Cat
9. 9, Jordan Thurber-CS
9. 9, Rodney Flora-Boons
11. 8, Jack Schwartz-Smith
11. 8, Jacob Gouff-Smith
11. 8, Tyler Walsh-Boons
14. 7, Jason Hammond-Will
14. 7, Jay Shafer-Smith
14. 7, Kyle Crist-CS
14. 7, Josh Kehr-CS
Pitching Stats
Wins
1. 8, Justin Albright-Cat
2. 5, Ryan Derr-Bruns
2. 5, R.J. Smith-Cat
4. 4, Josh Conway-Smith
4. 4, Kyle Crist-CS
4. 4, Josh Kehr-CS
4. 4, Landon Routzahn-Cat
4. 4, Aaron Schroyer-Smith
9. 3, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
10. 2, Jay Shafer-Smith
10. 2, Joey Fisher-Bruns
Saves
1. 3, Jay Shafer-Smith
1. 3, R.J. Smith-Cat
3. 2, Justin Albright-Cat
4. 1, Landon Routzahn-Cat
4. 1, Joey Fisher-Bruns
4. 1, Sean Colgan-Boons
ERA
1. 1.00, Josh Conway-Smith
2. 1.10, Justin Albright-Cat
2. 1.10, Josh Kehr-CS
4. 1.20, Jay Shafer-Smith
5. 1.75, Landon Routzahn-Cat
6. 1.92, Kyle Crist-CS
7. 1.95, Joey Fisher-Bruns
8. 2.08, Ryan Derr-Bruns
9. 2.22, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
10. 2.30, R.J. Smith-Cat
11. 3.46, Aaron Schroyer-Smith
12. 4.15, Jason Hammond-Will
Strikeouts
1. 71, Ryan Derr-Bruns
2. 67, Justin Albright-Cat
3. 65, R.J. Smith-Cat
4. 52, Josh Conway-Smith
5. 50, Josh Kehr-CS
6. 40, Kyle Crist-CS
7. 32, Seth Poffenberger-Boons
8. 31, Aaron Schroyer-Smith
9. 27, Jason Hammond-Will
10. 23, Landon Routzahn-Cat
11. 18, Joey Fisher-Bruns
11. 18, Dryan Cole-Boons
13. 17, Jay Shafer-Smith
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Former MVAL, major league pitcher Nick Adenhart killed in Calif. car crash
From AP/Herald-Mail
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angels Angels have confirmed that starting pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a traffic accident early today, the Orange County (Calif.) Register said on its Web site.
Authorities have not yet released the names of those killed in the crash in Fullerton, Calif., after midnight.
A relative of Adenhart’s told The Herald-Mail this morning that the family had been notified of the young man’s death.
Adenhart is a former Williamsport High School baseball star who went on to play Major League Baseball.
The traffic accident occurred early Thursday, just hours after Adenhart made his fourth major league start for the Angels against the Oakland Athletics.
The accident occurred just after midnight in Fullerton, Calif., less than 10 miles from Angels Stadium at Anaheim.
Police in Fullerton said the driver of a minivan ran a red light in Fullerton and struck two cars, killing three people in a Mitsubishi and critically injuring a passenger.
Fullerton Police Lt. Craig Brower said the minivan driver fled the crash scene and was captured a short time later. The driver was arrested and booked for investigation of felony hit-and-run.
Police said the van ran the red light and struck the Mitsubishi, which then slammed into a light pole. Two people in the Mitsubishi died instantly, and a third died at a hospital a short time later.
A fourth occupant was in critical condition at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
A passenger in the van was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
In his last game, Adenhart had a good showing, giving up seven hits over six scoreless innings. He struck out five and walked three before being relieved after the sixth inning with the Angels ahead 3-0. The Athletics won the game 6-4.
Adenhart was a 2004 Williamsport graduate.
The fireballing righthander was known nationally for his fastball while pitching for the Williamsport Wildcats. He was earmarked to be the top pick in the 2004 amateur draft, but hurt his elbow.
Los Angeles drafted Adenhart in the 14th round of the 2004 draft, even though he was about to undergo reconstructive elbow surgery.
He made his major league debut for the Los Angeles Angels on May 1, 2008, against the Oakland Athletics and pitched a perfect first inning.
Adenhart was promoted to the Angels from Triple-A Salt Lake City just days before his major league debut.
In a March 2008 interview with The Herald-Mail, Adenhart discussed a potential call-up to the big leagues.
“I want to put myself in a situation where (the Angels) can’t have any doubts in their minds that I can do the job when they call on me,” he said. “I have set my goals and I know what they are. Right now, I’m just working to get better with each pitch, each inning and each game to get ready.”
Justin Albright-Catoctin
Branden Kline-Thomas Johnson
Josh Conway-Smithsburg
Dani Ashbaugh-Linganore
Four more MVAL Players commit
December 12, 2008---Justin Albright, Branden Kline, Josh Conway, and Dani Ashbaugh have been added to the list of MVAL seniors to commit to colleges in the past month.
Catoctin's Albright, signed a national letter of intent to attend George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Cougar senior was named to the 2009 Pre-Season All-State Team.
Kline, a senior at Thomas Johnson, has committed to attend the University of Virginia. The senior pitcher from TJ was Frederick News-Post All-Area First Team and All-MVAL Chesapeake, 2nd Team selection in 2008. Branden's parents are Gary and Linda Kline.
Conway is a senior at Smithsburg and has committed to play at Coastal Carolina in South Carolina. The Leopard senior was a All-MVAL Antietam First Team selection. Josh's parents are Dave and Mindie Conway.
Ashbaugh, a senior pitcher at Linganore has committed to Limestone College in South Carolina. Ashbaugh was a 2008 All-MVAL Chesapeake First Team selection and a Frederick News-Post All-Area First Team choice. Dani's parents are Mike and Doris Ashbaugh.
Frederick's Wilson commits to WVU
December 4, 2008---Frederick senior Brady Wilson has officially signed to play baseball at West Virginia University next year. Wilson was a first team All-MVAL and Frederick News-Post selection in 2007. Brady's parents are Carol and Jay Wilson.
Troy steps down as Linganore coach, O'Conner takes over
by Darren Gendron, The Gazette
August 10, 2008---Matt Troy, the baseball coach at Linganore High for the past four years, has resigned.
Citing a need to spend more time with his family, including three children, Troy is currently finishing up his masters degree at West Virginia University.
He is also dabbling in college-level coaching with an assistant coaching job at Gettysburg College.
The resignation was announced about one month after the 2008 season, when the Lancers went 17-7, but lost 14-1 to C.M. Wright in the Class 4A North Region Final.
It was one of the strongest recent finishes for Linganore, including a 9-1 title-grabbing record in the Chesapeake Conference of the Monocacy Valley Athletic League.
It was a solid turnaround for a team that went 6-13 in 2007. Troy was named The Gazette's Coach of the Year for 2008.
"Chris O'Conner, our JV coach, will take over, so our program is in good hands," Troy said. "He knows all the kids and works with them."
Frederick Cadets
2009 3A STATE CHAMPIONS
2009 3A West Regional Champions
2009 MVAL-Piedmont Conference Champions
Linganore Lancers
2009 4A North Regional Champions
2009 MVAL-Chesapeake Conference Champions
Century Knights
2009 MVAL-Blue Ridge Conference Co-Champions
Walkersville Lions
2009 2A West Regional Champions
Catoctin Cougars
2009 1A West Regional Champions
Clear Spring Blazers
2009 MVAL-Antietam Conference Champions
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