2009 Senior Prospects

[hitman009]

muscgrove-Kirbyville

totally agree.  Hope he can add on to that .526 batting average from last year in 3A. Ask Jasper how tough he is to get out. Man can he run down a ball or what!!!

[baseball4life09]

Massey being as dumb as he is quit the team from what I hear. He was playin on full ride to lsue

[besbolbenbedygud]

that's a little harsh........some people can handle college life and athletics and some can't.......its not all fun and games when you get there............no matter the reason, I hope he comes out ok!    Maybe he wanted more time to become an All-American poster like you, baseball4life09...............lol

[STEVE-O]

James Burch  .....  Newton HS

[643]

that's a little harsh........some people can handle college life and athletics and some can't.......its not all fun and games when you get there............no matter the reason, I hope he comes out ok!    Maybe he wanted more time to become an American poster like you, baseball4life09...............lol

Correct, some can't hang when they find its no 'walk in the park', no graba$$ing. I attended my sons first practice @ Seminole State in 99, there were kids puking everywhere. The freshmen found out quickly this would be a little more than HS, the first week several quit... 

[cleanup13]

College level athletics in any sport is way harder than high school.  At that level the coaches are expected to win (not that the high school coaches aren't expected to win) but it  gets to another level.  The school is basically paying for your education so it is more like a job.

My son came home for the holidays from Alabama and went and worked out with his former high school teammates.  When he got home he told me how "easy" the workout was compared to college.  You really have to want to play because you are dealing with being away from family and loved ones, working harder and going to school all at the same time.

Some can hack it and some can't.  It just isn't as easy as some folks think. 

[Guest vpirate]

Thought this post was about 2009 prospects?........

[adminbaberuth]

Last years team from setxsports below:

What players coming back should be considered for a pre season team? If not on this list, throw the name out, someone you feel will start and contribute big time.

2008 All Southeast Texas Team

Player of the Year: Eric Harrington P PNG

Offensive MVP: Malcolm Bronson LF Jasper

Defensive MVP: Josh Gardiner SS Ozen

Junior of the Year: Brandon Hillin P Buna

Sophomore of the Year: Matt Hicks P Bridge City

Coach of the Year: Kevin Terrier Buna

1st Team:

Pitchers:

Anthony Fazio- Kelly

Ross Hales- Barbers Hill Taylor Monse- HJ

Justin Parsons- Jasper

Catchers:

Landon Steinhagen- Kelly

Casey Jackson- Bridge City

1st Base:

Albert Lott- Ozen

Chad Richard LCM

2nd Base:

Tyler Ernest- Jasper

Jon Gunn- LCM

Utility:

Mitch Todd- PNG

Shortstop:

VJ Bunner- Vidor

Dylan Lundy- HJ

3rd Base:

Kane Benoit- PNG

Blake Moss- Silsbee

Outfield:

David Falgout- West Brook

Blanton Craft-Buna

Kendall Thamm- Barbers Hill

Taylor Robicheau- Vidor

Kevin Roebuck- HJ

Taylor Hart- Jasper

Honorable Mention:

Jace Statum-OF

Jacob Felts-OF

Ty Parker-Jasper

Jaden Dillon-BC

Joe Robertson-BC

Kevin McDonald-Silsbee

Will Fontenot- Vidor

Trae Hester-Vidor

Stefan Leger-LC-M

Kirby Bellow-Nederland

Ryan Sampere-Nederland

Jordan Pitts-Nederland

Kolby Baxter-Buna

Kyle Clark-Buna

Jon Carnahan- PNG

Chris Raggett- Ozen

Kelvin Thomas-Central

Chris Muellner- WB

Jacob Ricossa- HJ

Hunter Silva-BH

Josh Clark-Buna

Aaron Stephenson-Jasper

Jason Clark-BC

Chaz Bruce-Vidor

Ryan Hargrove-Silsbee

[Cool Hand Luke]

Last years team from setxsports below:

What players coming back should be considered for a pre season team? If not on this list, throw the name out, someone you feel will start and contribute big time.

MVP:   ??

Junior of the Year: Matt Hicks, BC

Sophomore of the Year:  Amir Jalali, PNG

1st Team:

Pitchers:

Kirby Bellow-Ned

Brandon Hillin-Buna

Nathanial Svoboda-WB

Trae Hester-Vidor

Dallas Brown-LC-M

Catchers:

Stefan Leger-LC-M

Jacob Felts-OF

1st Base:

Chad Sims-Vidor

Jerin Spikes-PNG

2nd Base:

Chaz Bruce-Vidor

Utility:

Blake Hubbard-BC

Shortstop:

Jordan Pitts-Ned

3rd Base:

Kane Benoit- PNG

Outfield:

Jace Statum-OF

Tim Barry-LCM

Hunter Hagler-Vidor

Blake Reyenga-PNG

Designated Hitter:

Stefan Cloeren

Honorable Mention:

Jordan Darnall-WOS

Ty Parker-Jasper

Austin Stone-PNG

Josh Dean-Ned

Zach Peevy-OF

Taylor Eaves-HF(if back 100% healthy)

Matt Woods-PNG

Blake Snyder-BC

Tyler Erickson-Lum

Shane Waddell-LCM

[Red Headed Stepchild]

I am not sure which are class of 2009, but these are my picks:

Benoit, Jalali, Reyenga and Stone from PNG.

Sims, Hester, and Bruce from Vidor.

Bellow from Nederland.

Hicks and Robertson from BC.

McDonald and Falgout from Kelly.

Muelner, Wilson and Swoboda from WB.

Statum and Phelps from OF.

Cloeren and Barry from LCM.

Phillips and Parker from Jasper.

Eaves from HF.

[adminbaberuth]

Can't argue with some of the above names posted by cool hand luke and red headed stepchild. I know a few more that were left off that will contribute this year.

[bmtball]

I am not sure which are class of 2009, but these are my picks:

Benoit, Jalali, Reyenga and Stone from PNG.

Sims, Hester, and Bruce from Vidor.

Bellow from Nederland.

Hicks and Robertson from BC.

McDonald and Falgout from Kelly.

Muelner, Wilson and Swoboda from WB.

Statum and Phelps from OF.

Cloeren and Barry from LCM.

Phillips and Parker from Jasper.

Eaves from HF.

FYI Connor McDonald is at Westbrook now.  Transferred there in the Fall.

[Guest thefan]

Matt Johnson-LC-M. this kid can crush the ball.

[NHS83LU87]

Based on players I have actually seen play:(I know there or others)

Pitchers:  Hicks(BC), Hester(Vid), Dean(Ned), Bellow(Ned), Svoboda(WB), Hillin(Buna)

Catchers:  Leger(LCM), Felts(OF), Babino(Ned)

Infielders: Benoit(PNG), Pitts(Ned), Sims(Vid), Hubbard(BC), Bruce(Vid), Eaves(H-F)

Outfielders:  Jalali(PNG), Barry(LCM), Statum(OF), Johnson(LCM), Reyenga(PNG)

Others that will have a good showing:  Vidrine(Ned), Sangster(PNG), Stone(PNG), Laird(Ned); Cloeren(LCM); Hagler(Vid), Johnson(H-F), Minaldi(H-F), Robertson(BC), Snyder(BC), Parker(Jasp), Erickson(Lum), Brown(LCM).

[Guest thefan]

Conner will need to show me something. I think he is a good player but we will find out how good this year at West Brook. Good luck!

[MIF04]

Here is a first shot at the Pre Season team.  Some players are interchangeable (as indicated throughout):

C Jacob Felts (Orangefield) – By the time he graduates, I see Felts as the best player and most highly recruited kid in the area.  He gave up football to be a ‘baseball only’ guy and that sacrifice will pay off.

1B Kirby Bellow (Nederland) – Could also pick him as one of the top pitchers in the area but he is the smoothest 1st baseman around.

2B Joe Robertson (BC) – Dynamite with hidden pop.  Football ended early for him due to neck injury and he responded by spending the time “off†honing his baseball skills. 

3B Kane Benoit (PNG) – Another member of what is shaping up to be a very talented 2010 class.  He also rates as a pitcher for the Indians.

SS Jude Vidrine (Nederland) – Lamar signee who has body and tools to contribute at the next level.

OF Jace Statum (Orangefield) – 2-way player at OF.  Will be the Bobcats’ ace on mound but is a wonderful CF.

OF Chris Muelner (West Brook) – powerful OF who looks to anchor the middle of the Bruins’ lineup.

OF Matt Johnson (LCM) – He is a masher who, when coupled with the friendly confines at LCM, could hit a lot of HRs…I mean a lot.

P Trae Hester (Vidor), Matt Hicks (BC), Nathaniel Svoboda (West Brook), Brandon Hillin (Buna), Shane Waddell (LCM).  Most certainly, Hester could also make these team as an OF.  Hicks is also a 2 way guy as a SS but he is best used on the bump.

MVP: Trae Hester (Vidor):  Vidor’s ace and ‘biggest†offensive threat.  As Hester goes, so do the Pirates...and look for the Pirates to make some noise this year.

OFF PLAYER:  Jacob Felts (OF):  see above.

COACH: Chad Landry (BC) – The Cardinals may be the area’s best chance for a deep run in the playoffs this year.  Look for Landry, in his 1st season in BC, to do what they always do there:  win.

As always, one man’s opinion…in December.  Let the talking begin.

[EAGLE07]

Here is my attempt. As always, lots of talent in SETexas..

C  Jacob Felts (OF) Jake Ponder (BH)

1B Kirby Bellow ( Ndederland) Alex Rocha (BH)

2b Joe Robertson (BC )  Cody Clifton (BH)

SS Jude Vidrine ( Vidor ) Tony Carmona (BH)

OF Jace Statum (OF)  Heath Padgett (BH) Matt Johnson (LCM )

P Trae Hester (Vidor ) Matt Hicks (BC) Nathaniel Svoboda (WB)

Co-MVPs  Hester ( Vidor) Hicks (BC)

Offensive MVP  Jake Ponder (BH)

[mustang32]

C- Jacob Felts(OF) , Jake Ponder(BH)

1B - Kirby Bellow(Ned) , Matt Peterson(BH)

2B - Cody Clifton(BH), Joe Robertson(BC)

SS - Tony Carmona(BH), Jude Vidrine(V)

3B -

OF - Jace Statum(OF), Colby Henscey(BH), Matt Johnson(LCM)

P - Trae Hester(Vidor) Matt Hicks (BC), Jay Burditt(BH)

CO-MVPs Hester(V), Hicks(BC)

OF-MVP pONDER (BH)

I KNOW WHAT THESE GUYS DID LAST YEAR I COULD WIN A TITLE WITH THIS GROUP

[Jasper86]

Does Pitts know Vidrine is the SS?....  News to me..

[Cool Hand Luke]

Does Pitts know Vidrine is the SS?....  News to me..

Does Kyle Green or Cody Robbins know he moved to Vidor also?....... ;D 

[Guest vpirate]

I see Matt Hicks name popping up.  Is he back in the area?

[redlegs]

WO-S has Cody Hodge, Taylor Bonnin, and Kendal Veitch

[Guest thefan]

Two of those names along with Jordan Darnall will help WO-S surprise a few teams this year

[meat]

With the way Vidrine has developed (both mentally and physically), it seems to me that he is Nederland's best option at SS with Pitts moving over to second. Either way, those two have played together for a couple of years now and could be the best double play combination in SE Texas

[BIGDOG06]

Pitts is still the shortstop and Vidrine is still at 2nd for Nederland. Pitts proved himself last season so there is no reason for them to switch. They have played together for years, always at those positions, and they are probably the best middle infield in the area.