Frietas Is Summit League's Co-Player Of The Week

From the University of Southern Utah's Press Release

CEDAR CITY, Utah - May 19 - Southern Utah's Nick Freitas has been named The Summit League Co-Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Oral Roberts' Brian Van Kirk, after a strong week in which the junior made a run on a couple of records at SUU. The award is Freitas' first of the year and fourth for a Thunderbird.

Freitas put some fresh ink on the history books of Southern Utah by moving into No. 3 all-time in home runs during a season, increasing his season total to 15 after four home runs during the week. The junior also recorded four stolen bases during the four-game series with Oakland University to move within one of the all-time single-season stolen base mark set in 2006. In all, Freitas led the team in home runs (four), hits (ten), total bases (23), slugging percentage (.920) and stolen bases (4-of-4) as the Thunderbirds secured the No. 2 seed going into The Summit League Baseball Tournament

Southern Utah will open the tournament with a 3:00 p.m. matinée against Western Illinois on Thursday afternoon in Tulsa, Okla.

**Nick will be playing for the Kelowna Falcons of the WCCBL this summer.

Battle Creek Adds Four To Roster

From the Battle Creek Bombers Press Release
The Battle Creek Bombers announced the signing of four more players to their 2008 roster. Right handed pitcher Sean Burns and outfielder Connor Bernatz from the University of San Francisco along with infielder Garret Smith and outfielder Marc Perdios from Boston College are set to join the Bombers this season. Read the rest of the release here>>>

On the Autograph Front For May 19th

Although we are not huge fans of the UT Longhorns, my son and I still root for teams and players from this Great State. We were extremely fortunate to receive a couple autographs from a former Longhorn, who also happens to be one of the hottest pitchers right now.

Adrian Alaniz was a star for the University of Texas. He was drafted by the Nationals in the 8th round of the 2007 draft. Adrian is currently pitching for the Potomac Nationals. He should soon be promoted to AA, as he his currently 5-0, with a 2.57 era in 42 innings of work.

Adrian also answered a few questions for us as well.

1. Who was your favorite baseball player when you were younger?
Alex Rodriguez

2. What were some of your memories of playing for the Longhorns?

Pitching a no-hitter & winning CWS in 2005

3. While at UT, were you able to play summer ball? If so, where?

In the Texas Collegiate League-for the Coppell Copperheads

4. Of all the professional parks you've pitched in, which one is your favorite?

Brooklyn, NY -home of the Cyclones

Beltway Blue Caps Sign Sweeney

The Beltway Blue Caps of the Clark Griffith League have recently signed Michael Sweeney from Gettysburg College. Sweeney is a sophomore pitcher from Bethesda, MD. He finished the regular season 2-3, with a 5.74 era in 47 innings of work.

Doane Star Signs With Laramie

Mike Mendenhall will feel right at home this summer. The Doane College star and Laramie, WY high school standout will be playing for the Laramie Colts this summer. Simply put, Mike had an outstanding season for the Tigers. He lead the team in just about every major offensive category. He hit .429, with 3 homers and drove in 22 runs. He scored 40 times, and also had 3 triples on the year. Last week, Mike was also named to the GPAC All-First Team Award List.

Southern Ohio Signs Two From Penn State

The Southern Ohio Copperheads of the Great Lakes League have signed Calvin Grumley and Bobby Jacobs. Both are true freshman for the Nittany Lions.

If you just go by era, Calvin has had a tough year. The Johnsonburg, PA native has an 8.17 era in 25.1 innings, but I know that he has gained valuable expierence this season. Bobby is a catcher from West Chester, PA. He is currently 3 for 12, with 2 doubles this season.

Jackson and Karow Pick Up Awards

From the Furman Press Release
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman placed three players on the coaches 2008 All-Southern Conference Team, which was released today.

Leading the way for Furman was pitcher Jay Jackson, who earned first team honors. Garnering second team accolades were freshman designated hitter Reese Wade and sophomore relief pitcher Nick Karow. Read the rest of the release here>>>

**Nick Karow will play for the Delaware Cows this summer, while Jay Jackson has signed on to play for the Hyannis Mets this summer.

Monarchs Add Three To Roster

From the Lake Erie Monarchs Press Release
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Monarchs will have a familiar face on their pitching staff this upcoming season, adding Joe Kohler (Xavier), who played for Lake Erie last year and was an All-Star game participant, to their roster. Also added were pitchers Sean Hoffman (Eastern Michigan) and Justin Mazur (Wayne State). Read the rest of the release here>>>

Sliders Add Two Local Players

From the Springfield Sliders Press Release
SPRINGFIELD, IL – May 19, 2008 – The Springfield Sliders announced the signings of catcher Alex Urbas and pitcher Lucas Kesterson. Urbas and Kesterson do not have far to travel as both are teammates at Springfield College. The Sliders inaugural season opens up at home on June 5th. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Dukes Sign Two More Pitchers

The Pittsfield Dukes of the NECBL have added two more pitchers to their 08 roster. Jake Sabol (Central Michigan) and Adam Knight (Georgia State) will be key members of the Dukes pitching staff this summer.

Sabol is a red-shirt freshman pitcher. The Shelby Township, MI native has pitched 10 innings this year. He has a 10.80 era.

Knight is a junior pitcher from Ringgold, GA. He is 4-3, with a 6.20 era in 45 innings of work this season.

Heckathorn Picks Up Award

From the Kennesaw State University Press Release
MACON, Ga.--Sophomore Kyle Heckathorn has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week by the conference office Monday morning. Heckathorn tied the KSU Division I record with 13 strikeouts against Jacksonville last Thursday night.

Heckathorn went seven innings against the Dolphins, allowing just one run on five hits. Nine of the final 12 outs the Ringgold, Ga., native recorded was via strikeout. His 13 strikeouts tied Justin Freeman's 13 strikeout performance against Belmont earlier this season which set the school record. Read the rest of the release here>>>

**Kyle has signed on to play for the Yarmouth-Denis Red Sox.

Medicine Hat Signs Three From Blue Ridge CC

The Medicine Hat Mavericks of the Western Major League have signed three players from Blue Ridge CC. Jamie Bailey, Rob Knight and Kyle Chandler should all be in Medicine Hat for opening day.

Bailey is a sophomore infielder from Petrolia, Canada. He batted .351 with 20 rbi's this season. Knight is a sophomore catcher from Utica, MI. He batted .360, with 13 rbi's this year. Chandler is a sophomore pitcher from Black Mountain, NC. He went 8-4, with a 3.73 era this year.

Hollis Signs With Belleview

The Belleview Bulldogs of the Florida Collegiate Baseball League have signed Jordan Hollis from Santa Fe CC. Jordan is a freshman catcher from Jacksonville, FL. Jordan finished the year batting .331. He scored 27 times and drove in 26 runners. Hollis drew 25 bases on balls, and struck out 22 times.

Swinson Named ACC POW

From the University of Maryland Press Release
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Maryland sophomore right-handed pitcher Scott Swinson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week it was announced by the league Monday.

Swinson, an Ellicott City, Md. native, capped the second 30-win season in school history last Tuesday at Delaware by tossing the sixth no-hitter in the program's history and the first solo no-hitter since John Rayne against Virginia in 1992. Swinson's no-hitter was the first solo and shutout no-hitter by a Terp since 1972, when Rich Fillings did so against Clemson.

Swinson struck out a career-high 10 batters in the Terps' 4-0 victory, allowing only three base runners on two walks and a hit batsman. The win was Swinson's fifth of the season, giving him five on the season to finish with the most on the team. The victory was also Swinson's second complete-game victory of the year and the first complete-game shutout by a Maryland pitcher since Ben Pfinsgraff against UMBC in 2004.

Kevin Biringer was the last Terp to win ACC Pitcher of the Week honors, doing so in February 2007.

North Carolina's Tim Fedroff was named the ACC Player of the Week.

**Swinson will be pitching for the Youse's Maryland Orioles this summer.

Moondogs Sign Two From Michigan

From the Mankato Moondogs Press Release
(Mankato, MN)--The Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Club, a member of the Northwoods League, is proud to announce the signing of two new players for 2008. The freshman duo of Travis Smith and Kolby Wood, both of the University of Michigan, have committed to play for the MoonDogs this summer. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Fayetteville Signs One From West Point

From the Coastal Plain League's Press Release
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - In many ways, Kevin McKague is the quintessential Fayetteville guy. Born to military parents on post in Berlin, he was a four-year baseball letterwinner at Jack Britt High School and an all-state selection his senior year. Last summer, he enrolled at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Read the rest of the relase here>>>

Funny Baseball Video From Lynchburg College

This video is from the Lynchburg College Baseball Teams recent rain delay. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXS7m8seJ0g

Beetles Sign Three

From the Alexandria Beetles Press Release
The Alexandria Beetles have signed a pair of right-handed pitchers and a middle infielder, it was announced earlier today. Matt Hill (Western Alabama) and Brandon Efferson (Southeastern Louisiana) join the pitching staff and Aaron Breslow (Oxnard College) will aid the middle infield; all three are expected to be in Alexandria in time for opening night on May 29th. Read the rest of the release here>>>

McManemin Signs With Niagara

Mike McManemin (Iona) has signed on to play for the Niagara Power of the NYCBL Mike is a local product from the Episcopal School of Dallas. Mike is a freshman pitcher/infielder, and has seen limited action this year. He is currently 0-1, with a 9.49 era in 12.1 innings pitched.

Indians Sign Texas A&M Corpus Christi Star

The Santa Maria Indians of the California Collegiate Baseball League have signed Justin Grota from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Justin is a junior pitcher from San Antonio, TX. He is currently 1-1, with a 4.21 era in 35.1 innings pitched.

Comerota Signs With Clovis

In keeping with the theme of former Texas Collegiate League players signing elsewhere, Jimmy Comerota (Rice) has signed on to play for the Clovis Outlaws of the California Collegiate Baseball League. Jimmy is a red-shirt sophomore from Missouri City, TX. He is currently batting .285, with 39 runs scored and 22 runs batted in. He has also stolen 11 bases this season. In 2006, Jimmy played for the Weatherford Wranglers, and in 07, he was a member of the Duncanville Deputies squad.

Richburg Signs With Lodi

The Lodi Grape Sox have signed Chris Richburg from Texas Tech. Chris is a junior outfielder from Lubbock, TX. He currently leads the Red Raiders with a .376 batting average. He has also hit 2 homers and drove in 18 runners this season. Chris was a member of the Wichita Falls Roughnecks this past summer.

Marshals Sign Talented Pitcher

The Mckinney Marshals of the TCL have signed Justin Freeman from Kennesaw State University. Justin is a junior pitcher from Macon, GA. He is having an outstanding season for the Owls. Justin in 4-3, with a 3.23 era in 47.1 innings of work. He has given up 45 hits, walked 16, and stuck out 56 batters. He is also sporting a very respectable 1.29 whip. One of the highlights of his season came on March 21 against Belmont, when he struck out 13 batters. Several of my sources are telling me that Justin's draft stock is rising, so his stay in Mckinney might not be a very long one.

Forest City Adds Two More Players

From the Coastal Plain League's Press Release
FOREST CITY, N.C. - A pair of local pitchers have signed with the Forest City Owls for the team's inaugural season. Spencer Patton from Parkland College and Ryan Leach from North Carolina will bring local flavor to the Owls' pitching staff. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Phegley Named As Johnny Bench Award Semifinalist

From the University of Indiana Press Release
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Sophomore catcher Josh Phegley has been named a Johnny Bench Award semifinalist, the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced today. Phegley is one of 12 semifinalists for the award, presented annually to the top catcher in all of college baseball. He is the only Big Ten representative on the list. Read the rest of the articel here>>>

**Josh will be playing for the Wareham Gatemen this summer.

Academic Honors For ACBL

From the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League Press Release
Twelve ACBL players were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District baseball teams. Mark Angelo (Blazers, Bucknell), Brian Ernst (Rockies, Penn State), Steve Gabel (Catz, Penn), Kyle Higgins (Pilots, Monmouth) and Matt Maher (Robins, FDU) were selected to the District 2 first team. Blake Cover ( Robins, Nebraska-Kearney), Jonas Fester (Rockies, Johns Hopkins) and Brock Whiteman (Robins, Muskingum) were selected to College Division first teams.

Nick Asselin (Robins, Boston College) and David Giammarasi (Rockies, Liberty) earned second team honors in the University Division while Derek Gianakas (Robins, Pilots, Kean) and Ethan Guevin (Catz, Carleton) were selected to the second team in the College Division. First team selections will be forwarded for Academic All-America honors.

Burg Pitching Well For The Saints

From the Rochester Honkers May 9th Press Release
(Rochester, MN) St. Scholastica’s Peter Burg, who will pitch for the Rochester Honkers this summer, reached the 10-win plateau Thursday, May 8th, versus Northland College in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Tournament.

Burg threw six innings, giving up just one on four hits, in the Saints’ 14-1 rout of the Lumberjacks. He struck out eight in the contest, and worked his record to 10-0 in 11 starts this season. He has thrown five complete games this year, and has lowered his ERA to 2.35. He has also recorded 59 strikeouts in 65 innings.

Behind Burg’s efforts, the Saints finished the regular season 29-4, and claimed the regular season UMAC title with a 17-1 record in conference play. They will play in the tournament’s semi-finals Friday night.

The Rochester Honkers 15th season begins on May 29th, 2008 when the Mankato MoonDogs come to Mayo Field for a 7:05pm first pitch. Season Tickets, Bonus Books, Suites and Patios are now on sale. Call the Honkers office at 507-289-1170 for more information.

Lynchburg Downs Piedmont College

From the Lynchburg College Press Release
DANVILLE, VA - Junior Joe Devlin (Ashburn, VA/Broad Run) tossed a complete-game and senior first baseman Jon Crews (Lynchburg, VA/Heritage) was 4-4 with a two-run homer as the Hornet baseball team stayed in the winner's bracket of the NCAA South Regional with a 9-1 win over Piedmont College in the opener for both teams. Read the rest of the release here>>

Summer Ball News and Notes

**Jeff Taylor went 1 for 3, with a run scored. He will be playing for the Carolina Chaos of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League this summer.

**Pat Devlin improved his record to 9-0, with the complete game win yesterday. He allowed 1 run, on 8 hits in 9 innings of work. He walked 3 and struck out 4 batters as well. Pat will be playing for the Herndon Braves this summer.

Moose Jaw Sign Two From Fresno City College

From the Moose Jaw Miller Express Press Release
The Moose Jaw Miller Express is excited to announce the signing of California pitchers Steven Moranda and Robert Alcala.

Steven Moranda (RHP) comes to Moose Jaw from Clovis, CA. Moranda, 6’2 195lbs, is currently attending Fresno City College. As of May 9th, he is 7-1 with a 3.06era. He’s appeared in 14 games, starting 11. In 672 innings, he’s racked up 64 strikeouts, walked 21, and allowed an opposition batting average of .236. His wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts are the second highest on the team.

“Steven works from 86-90mph and gives us a strong arm for our rotation”, Millers General Manger Cory Olafson. “He has great control and keeps batters guessing”.

Robert Alcala (LHP) attends Fresno City College with Moranda, and hails from Madera Ranchos, CA. Standing 5’10 and weighing 170lbs, Alcala has put up great numbers this season. As of May 9th he’s 2-0 with a 3.46era. He’s appeared in 15 games, starting seven. In 44.2 innings he’s struck out 59 and walked 15, allowing an opposition batting average of .253.

“Robert gives us a quality starter from the left side on the mound. He has the ability to log a lot of innings, and finishes off batters as his stats from school show”, Olafson said.

Moranda was named to the Central Valley Conference’s First team All Conference team, while Alcala was named to the Second team All Conference team.

Both are expected to be in Miller black and yellow for the season opener May 31st in Swift Current.

Tobs Bring Back Parks

From the Coastal Plain League's Press Release

WILSON, N.C. - Justin Parks, a junior from West Virginia University, has signed with the Wilson Tobs for the second straight season. The Mountaineers' starting right fielder played with the Tobs in minimal action last season, and looks forward to making a major impact on the Coastal Plain League this summer. Playing in 26 games last year for the Tobs, and suffering with a dislocated thumb that had bothered him all year, Parks hit just .263 and had five RBIs. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Wisconsin Adds Two More Catchers To Roster

From the Northwoods League Press Release
(WAUSAU, WI) Catchers Geoff Klein and Carson Vitale will be working behind the plate this summer for the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Klein (left) is a sophomore at Santa Clara University while Vitale (right)is a sophomore at McLennan Community College. The ‘Chucks open up the 2008 season in Eau Claire on May 29th.

Klein is a 6’4”, 185 pound catcher/infielder from Huntington Beach, California. He has started in 44 games this spring and is hitting .314 for the 32-18 Broncos. Klein has 12 doubles, three home runs, and 31 runs batted in. The Broncos are in third place in the West Coast Conference, behind nationally ranked San Diego (#8) and Pepperdine (#14). As a high school senior in 2006, Klein was the Goldenwest League’s Most Valuable Player and was named to the All-California Interscholastic Federation First Team.

Vitale is hitting .317 for the McLennan Community College Highlanders. A native of British Columbia, Canada, Vitale has displayed his gap-hitting power this spring as he leads the team in doubles with 20. At 6’2”, 225 pounds he was a two-time Top Catcher at the Canadian High School Nationals.

Boe Signs With Bellingham

The Bellingham Bells of the WCCBL have signed Kyle Boe from Skagit Valley CC. Boe is a sophomore outfielder. He is currently batting .299/.433/.403. He has hit 9 doubles, 2 homers, and 23 runs batted in.

Light Named Pitcher of the Week

From the Bowling Green Press Release
CLEVELAND, Ohio - For the first time in his Falcon career, Bowling Green State University pitcher Kevin Light has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday. Light, a junior transfer from Longwood University, tossed just the second complete-game of his collegiate career in the Falcons' 6-2 win in game one of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the University at Buffalo.

The Mechanicsville, Va. native allowed just two runs on four hits and recorded four strikeouts on way to his fourth win of the season. At one point, he retired 13-straight hitters, before allowing a hit, as he allowed the Bulls just two hits in the game's final seven innings. Read the rest of the release here>>>

**Kevin will be playing for the Outer Banks Daredevils this summer.

River Bats Sign Five More

From the Northwoods League Press Release
(ST. CLOUD, MN) The St. Cloud River Bats announced that UCLA infielder Niko Gallego (NEE-ko guy-AY-go), Xavier slugger Zac Richard, and right-handers Tyler Sykes, Xavier Esquivel (ha-VEE-air ES-kay-vel), and Ryan Sheldon have all signed contracts to join the Bats. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Montgomery Named To All-CCAA 1st Team

From the Cal State Dominguez Hills Press Release
Carson, CA - Junior Cody Puckett and sophomore Bret Montgomery have been named 1st-Team All-CCAA honorees after a pair of tremendous seasons in Cardinal & Gold, leading a contingent of four Toros who received All-CCAA recognition, it was announced this afternoon by the California Collegiate Athletic Association Conference office. Read the rest of the release here>>>

**Bret will be playing for the Havasu Heat this summer.

Moya Signs With East LA

The East LA Dodgers of the Southern California Collegiate League have signed Max Moya from Cal State LA. Max is a sophomore infielder from La Puente, CA. He is currently batting .319, with 8 homers and 50 runs batted in. Max has also scored 37 runs and has stolen 3 bases this year.

Edenton Signs Two From San Jose State

From The Coastal Plain League's Press Release
WILMINGTON, N.C. - It might only be two weeks until the Wilmington Sharks open up with a new season of Coastal Plain League action, but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to solidify their roster with a core group of key players. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Current Terp-Future Oriole Throws No-Hitter

From the University of Maryland Press Release
NEWARK, Del. - Sophomore Scott Swinson threw the sixth no-hitter in Maryland baseball history, striking out a career-high 10 batters as the University of Maryland baseball team defeated Delaware, 4-0, in its season finale to end the season with 30 wins. It is the only the second 30-win season in school history.

The Terps' most recent no-hitter came last season when six players combined to no-hit Coppin State, but Swinson's no-hitter was the first solo no-hitter since John Rayne no-hit Virginia April 25, 1992. Read the rest of the release here>>>

***Scott will be pitching for the Youse's Maryland Orioles this summer.

Brazos Valley Signs Three JC Players

The Brazos Valley Bombers of the Texas Collegiate League recently signed three local Juco players. Nick Anders (Temple College), Zach Gricher (Navarro JC), and Jeff Sciba (Hill College) will all don the Bombers uniform this summer.

Finding information on the TCL has been very difficult since the league does not seem fit to return emails or update their site. If the TCL wants to be considered a top-notch league, they have to improve their website and improve the flow of information. I am not trying to harp on or downgrade the TCL, but it's my home league, and I just don't know if I want to attend any games this summer. Several of my friends here have been quietly speculating on just how many games will actually be played in the TCL this season, or if they will actually finish the season. Only time will tell.......

Rome Signs Local Kid

From the Rome Thunderbolts Press Release
SUNY Utica/Rome catcher Anthony DeSarro has signed with the Rome Thunderbolts for the 2008 season. DeSarro batted .358(tied for first) for the Wildcats this spring and also had 4 doubles, scored 10 runs and had 15 RBI's. DeSarro will be a definite asset to the Thunderbolts and our chances of winning a league championship.

Herndon Signs One From Johns Hopkins

The Herndon Braves of the Cal Ripken Sr. League have signed an infielder from Johns Hopkins University. Lee Bolyard is a sophomore from Burke, VA. He is currently batting .299/.455/.372. He has hit 2 homers and has driven in 18 runs this year.

Sullivan Spartans Sign Accardi

The Sullivan Spartans of the Eastern Collegiate Baseball League have signed Matt Accardi from Marist. Matt is a freshman catcher from Milford, PA. He hasn't seen action yet this season, but will be counted on to lead and groom the pitching staff for Sullivan. Matt was also a high school star at Delaware Valley H.S.

Former Huskie Earns First MLB Win

Things are looking up for the Rangers. They aren't the worst team in the league anymore. Their youngsters are starting to hit and pitch. Once such pitcher is Doug Mathis. Doug earned his first big league win last night.

From the Northwoods League's Press Release
(ROCHESTER, MN) Former Duluth Huskies hurler Doug Mathis pitched the 10th inning for the Texas Rangers Monday night making him the second Northwoods League alumnus of the 2008 season to have a Major League debut. Mathis pitched one shutout inning against the Seattle Mariners and collected his first Major League win in the process. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Ethel Is An Academic All-Star

From the University of San Fransisco Press Release
Senior shortstop Tavo Hall and sophomore outfielder Bobby Ethel were each honored with inclusion on the 2008 CoSIDA/ESPN Magazine Academic All-District VIII First Team. This is the second consecutive year that two Diamond Dons have made the team, with Hall and outfielder Jonnie Knoble earning recognition last season. Read the rest of the release here>>

**Bobby will be playing for the Humboldt Crabs this summer.

Edenton Signs Two From The Lone Star State

From the Coastal Plain League's Press Release

EDENTON, N.C. - The Steamers baseball club announces the signing of two red-shirt sophomore outfielders from the state of Texas. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Future Delaware Cow Picks Up Award

**Tim Ferguson (Ole Miss) was recently named the SEC Freshman of the Week. Tim will be playing for the Delaware Cows of the GLL this summer.

From the University of Mississippi Press Release
Rebel shortstop Tim Ferguson didn’t get many swings in the weekend series against Auburn, but the ones he got counted for a lot as the infielder was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Ferguson hit a 3-run walk-off home run against Auburn on Friday night in his only at bat to give the Rebels a win in the series opener and set the stage for the Rebels to win the final home series in SEC play for the 2008 season. The Beaumont, Texas, native entered the game in the eighth inning as a defensive substitute before making his one at bat in the game count.

Ferguson hit .500 for the weekend and did not commit a single fielding error at shortstop as he helped the Rebels to the series win over the Auburn Tigers.

He is the third Rebel to earn Freshman of the Week honors this season as Matt Smith and Drew Pomeranz also earned the Weekly Honor earlier this season. Five Rebels have garnered weekly honors from the Southeastern Conference this season as Lance Lynn and Scott Bittle have both been named Pitcher of the Week selections this season as well.

The Rebels will return to action this Thursday when Ole Miss will close out the regular season on the road at Kentucky. First pitch in Friday’s game is set for 5:30 p.m. CDT and the game will be televised by Fox Sports Net in the state of Mississippi.

Aces Sign Two From Wayne State

The Alexandria Aces of the Cal Ripken Sr. League have signed two players from Wayne State University. Mike Wiseman and John Skaggs will be expected to provide leadership and experience for the Aces this summer.

Wiseman is a freshman catcher from White Lake, MI. Mike was named the GlIAC Player of the Week for the week ending April 21. Mike is currently batting .319/.479/.424 this year. He has hit 4 homers, scored 38 runs and knocked in 44 rbi's. He has struck out 19 times and drew 27 bases on balls as well.

John is a sophomore infielder from Adrian, MI. He is an outstanding student in the classroom, as he was named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team in 2007. On the field this season, he is batting .108 in 37 at-bats. He has also driven in 6 runners this year.

Salem Is Rookie Of The Week

From the Manhatten Press Release
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Sophomore Kevin Nieto has been selected MAAC baseball Player of the Week, while freshman Chad Salem was named Rookie of the Week as released this afternoon by the conference office. Nieto and Salem played a key role in the Jaspers’ sweep of MAAC rival Saint Peter’s last weekend. Read the rest of the release here>>>

**Chad will be playing for the Bennington Bombers this summer.

Green Bay Inks Four More

From the Northwoods League Press Release

(GREEN BAY, WI) The Green Bay Bullfrogs announced the additions of Jon Karcich, Jon Gulbransen, Nick Rice and Matt VandenHeuvel to their roster for the upcoming 2008 season.

Karcich is a sophomore starting infielder at Santa Clara University in California. He currently leads the Broncos in batting average at .356, home runs with 10 and, RBI with 42. As a freshman last season Karcich started all 54 games, hit 12 doubles, four home runs and had 30 RBI on the year. A 2006 graduate of Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif, he was named first-team Co-Player of the Year in the WCAL as well as being named the San Francisco Chronicle and San Mateo Times Player of the Year.

Gulbransen is a true freshman at Valparaiso University in Indiana. The 6’1” left-hander is a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton. In a reserve role this season for the Crusaders, he is currently hitting .321 and in 12 appearances on the mound he has struck out 36. A four-year letter-winner in high school, he was named a two-time All-State selection, a four-year All-Valley 8 Conference selection and twice earned Valley 8 Conference Player of the Year honors. He set school records in career wins (29), strike outs (407), runs batted in (113), hits (128), doubles (38), and earned run average (2.63).

Rice is a true freshman at Southern Illinois University. The 6’6” left-hander is a graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha, WI. He has made 10 appearances this season for the Salukis and currently posts a 2-1 record. Rice was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player-of-the-Year as a senior in 2007.

VandenHeuvel was a member of the Inaugural Bullfrogs roster last season where he posted a record of 4-2. The left-hander transferred this past fall to the University of North Alabama where he recently finished the season with a 4-3 record and was second on the Lions pitching staff with 56 strikeouts.

Larson Is An Academic Star

From the Peninsula Oilers Press Release
IRVINE, Calif. --- Outfielder Francis Larson (Yorba Linda/Esperanza HS) was voted to the ESPN the Magazine Division VIII All-Academic first team. Larson, a sophomore majoring in philosophy, has helped to power the Anteaters to a 31-12 overall record. Larson is first on the team with six home runs, second with 33 RBI and 12 doubles and third with 52 hits. He is also tied for first with nine multiple-RBI games and has reached base safely in 21 of the last 23 games.

Larson is a five-time Dean's List member and was a Big West Scholar-Athlete as a freshman. In order to be eligible for the award a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for his career and must be at least a sophomore academically and have completed at least one full year at their current school.

UNC-Charlotte Wins

From the UNC Charlotte Press Release
Charlotte, N.C. - The Charlotte 49ers continued their hot home ways by holding visiting Presbyterian to just four hits and winning their sixth straight contest by defeating the Blue Hose 11-3 Monday evening at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium in college baseball action. Charlotte improves to 38-13 overall, dropping the Blue Hose to 12-36. Read the rest of the release here>>>

Summer Ball News and Notes
**Michael Maples pitched 1.1 innings yesterday. He allowed 2 unearned runs. Michael will be playing for the Fuaquier Gators this summer.

**Aaron Bray went 2 for 5, with 1 rbi yesterday. Aaron will be playing for the Madison Mallards this summer.

**Cory Tilton continues to swing a hot bat for Charlotte. He went 2 for 4, with 2 runs scored. Cory will be playing for the Lake Norman Copperheads this summer.