Annual awards recognize the top senior athletes in high school baseball nationwide
ST. LOUIS, MO – March 12, 2013 – Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH), announced today its annual Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams to recognize the top 400 high school baseball athletes in the U.S. The annual rankings highlight Rawlings’ commitment to high school athletics and next-level players nationwide. The Rawlings Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams are part of its collaboration with Perfect Game USA, the world’s largest scouting report service.
“With more than 240,000 high school baseball players in the nation, these players represent the very best in their class,” said Mike Thompson, senior vice president of marketing for St. Louis-based Rawlings. “Rawlings and Perfect Game USA are synonymous with the game of baseball, and these preseason awards allow us to reward these elite athletes for their hard work and contribution to the game.”
The Rawlings Preseason All-Region selections comprises from 400 players from eight regions around the country. Each of the regions forms a 50-man roster, complete with catchers, pitchers, infielders and outfielders.
Rawlings Preseason All-American honorees are the top
150 players from the All-Region pool.
Each recipient is named on one of three, 50-man roster national teams.
“To receive the Rawlings Preseason All-American or All-Region Award is a
tremendous achievement for these high school student-athletes,” said Jerry
Ford, president of Cedar Rapids, IA-based Perfect Game USA. “We are proud to partner with Rawlings to
recognize their talent as they prepare for their careers playing collegiate or
professional baseball.”
RAWLINGS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA FIRST TEAM
Name | Pos | Height | Weight | City | State | High School | Commitment |
William Abreu | OF | 6-3 | 200 | Hialeah | FL | Mater Academy Charter | Miami |
Trey Ball | LHP | 6-6 | 180 | New Castle | IN | New Castle | Texas |
Cavan Biggio | 3B | 6-2 | 180 | Houston | TX | St Thomas | Notre Dame |
Ryan Boldt | OF | 6-1 | 190 | Red Wing | MN | Red Wing | Nebraska |
Jacob Brentz | LHP | 6-2 | 190 | Ballwin | MO | N/A | Missouri |
Nick Ciuffo | C | 6-1 | 200 | Charleston | SC | Lexington | South Carolina |
Ian Clarkin | LHP | 6-2 | 190 | San Diego | CA | James Madison | San Diego |
Zack Collins | C | 6-3 | 220 | Pembroke Pines | FL | American Heritage | Miami |
John Paul Crawford | SS | 6-2 | 175 | Lakewood | CA | Lakewood | Southern California |
Tyler Danish | RHP | 6-0 | 170 | Valrico | FL | Durant | Florida |
Travis Demeritte | 3B | 6-1 | 195 | Statham | GA | Winder-Barrow | South Carolina |
Jon Denney | C | 6-2 | 205 | Yukon | OK | Yukon | Arkansas |
Dustin Driver | RHP | 6-2 | 210 | Wenatchee | WA | Wenatchee | UCLA |
Kevin Franklin | 3B | 6-2 | 220 | Cerritos | CA | Gahr | Arizona State |
Clint Frazier | OF | 6-1 | 190 | Loganville | GA | Loganville | Georgia |
Stephen Gonsalves | LHP | 6-5 | 190 | San Marcos | CA | Cathedral Catholic | San Diego |
Anfernee Grier | OF | 6-0 | 170 | Phenix City | AL | Russell Co | Auburn |
Josh Hart | OF | 6-1 | 180 | Lilburn | GA | Parkview | Georgia Tech |
Jan Alexis Hernandez | SS | 6-3 | 195 | San Lorenzo | PR | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy | Undecided |
Clinton Hollon | RHP | 6-1 | 195 | Lexington | KY | Woodford County | Kentucky |
Connor Jones | RHP | 6-3 | 205 | Chesapeake | VA | Great Bridge | Virginia |
Ryder Jones | SS | 6-4 | 195 | Boone | NC | Watauga | Stanford |
Robert Kaminsky | LHP | 6-0 | 190 | Englewood Cliffs | NJ | St Joseph Regional Elementary/ | North Carolina |
Matt Krook | LHP | 6-2 | 190 | Hillsborough | CA | St Ignatius College Preparator | Oregon |
Nick Longhi | 1B | 6-2 | 212 | Venice | FL | Venice Senior | Louisiana State |
Jeremy Martinez | C | 5-11 | 195 | Fountain Valley | CA | Mater Dei | Southern California |
Terry McClure | OF | 6-2 | 190 | Atlanta | GA | Riverwood | Georgia Tech |
Andy McGuire | SS | 6-1 | 190 | Oakton | VA | James Madison | Texas |
Reese McGuire | C | 6-1 | 190 | Kent | WA | Kentwood | San Diego |
Austin Meadows | OF | 6-3 | 200 | Grayson | GA | Grayson | Clemson |
Oscar Mercado | SS | 6-2 | 175 | Tampa | FL | Gaither | Florida State |
Brett Morales | RHP | 6-2 | 185 | Tampa | FL | King | Florida |
Brian Navarreto | C | 6-4 | 220 | Jacksonville | FL | Arlington Country Day | Undecided |
Chris Oakley | RHP | 6-7 | 220 | Egg Harbor Twp | NJ | St Augustine Preparatory | North Carolina |
Chris Okey | C | 6-0 | 180 | Mt Dora | FL | Eustis | Clemson |
AJ Puk | LHP | 6-6 | 225 | Cedar Rapids | IA | Washington | Florida |
Christopher Rivera | SS | 6-1 | 185 | Fullerton | CA | El Dorado | Central Arizona CC |
Carlos Salazar | RHP | 6-2 | 205 | Kerman | CA | Kerman | Fresno State |
Cord Sandberg | OF | 6-3 | 215 | Bradenton | FL | Manatee County Private | Mississippi State |
Casey Shane | RHP | 6-4 | 200 | Burleson | TX | Centennial | Texas A&M |
Jordan Sheffield | RHP | 6-3 | 195 | Tullahoma | TN | Tullahoma | Vanderbilt |
Dominic Smith | 1B | 6-0 | 195 | Los Angeles | CA | Serra | Southern California |
John Sternagel | SS | 6-4 | 200 | Rockledge | FL | Rockledge | Florida |
Kohl Stewart | RHP | 6-3 | 190 | Tomball | TX | St. Pius X | Texas A&M |
Rowdy Tellez | 1B | 6-4 | 225 | Elk Grove | CA | Elk Grove | Southern California |
Keegan Thompson | RHP | 6-2 | 175 | Cullman | AL | Cullman | Auburn |
Jonah Wesely | LHP | 6-2 | 210 | Tracy | CA | Tracy | UCLA |
Devin Williams | RHP | 6-3 | 172 | Florissant | MO | Hazelwood West | Missouri |
Garrett Williams | LHP | 6-2 | 195 | Shreveport | LA | Calvary Baptist Academy | Oklahoma State |
See Complete Rawlings Preseason All-America Teams and All-Region selections at http://www.perfectgame.org/all_americans/2013/Default.aspx
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes from the sandlot to the pros. Rawlings’ unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more athletes choose Rawlings, and why Rawlings is the Official Batting Helmet and Ball Supplier of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball™ and the NCAA®, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation®. For more information, please visit www.rawlings.com or by call (314) 819-2800.
About Jarden Corporation
Jarden
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About Perfect Game USA
Perfect Game USA is the
world’s largest scouting report service, reporting on thousands of young
players each year. Along with holding
the top tournaments and showcase events, Perfect Game (PG) has established a
reputation for identifying the top baseball prospects each year. The PG identification process has become a
valuable and respected resource for College Recruiters and MLB Scouts. For more information, please visitwww.perfectgame.org.
