Welcome to the A. Green Baseball Program Web Site!! This site has been developed to allow baseball fans everywhere to track one of Southeastern Michigan's, and the country's, most successful summer baseball programs. Check back often as we continue to add more to the site each day. Please sign our guestbook at the bottom of this page and tell us what you think.
The A. Green Baseball Program was started in 1996. The goal of the program was, and still is, to provide an organization that teaches good sportsmanship and works to improve the fundamentals of players seeking to compete at a higher level. The A. Green Baseball Program recruits players primarily from throughout Southeastern Michigan, the Midwest and Ontario. However, we may also go anywhere else throughout the country in an effort to find talented players, who also possess the additional qualities off the field that we look for in A. Green Baseball players. Currently positions are extended by invitation only, most often generated by the recommendation of a high school coach, collegiate coach or professional scout. In addition to this, prospective players must maintain not only proper conduct on and off the field, but also a grade point average that is acceptable for collegiate enrollment.
Currently, the A. Green Baseball Program is one of the largest and most respected in the country and continues to grow each year, playing its home games at Oestrike Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, at Fisher Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan and also at Burbridge Stadium on the campus of Spring Arbor University.
At the conclusion of this 2009 season, 87% of the past players received varying levels of scholarship money to attend the college or university of their choice. Overall, slightly more than 97% of the players participating in the program, and who have completed their high school requirements, have gone onto continue their education. Our current alumni list totals 232 players from 94 different high schools, and who have gone onto play at 70 different universities or colleges while 4 went immediately into the professional ranks.
In addition, the program remains very competitive on the field with a current overall record of 457 wins, 126 losses and 7 ties for a winning percentage of .784%; as of July 6, 2009. This goes along with the 16 League Titles, 1 National Championship, 15 Tournament Championships, 3 World Series appearances and 24 players drafted into Professional Baseball, including 1 young man who played in Europe. This is truly a success story on and off of the field of play! While many programs over the years have attempted to duplicate the A. Green way, none have been able to match the prolonged success, long standing tradition and the respect that has been earned.
The A. Green Baseball Program are registered members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and maintain current affiliations in several programs; including the AABC, USSSA, NABF, AAU, CABA, ABA, TPX Top 96, Perfect Game USA, World Wood Bat Association (WWBA), Gameday Prospects, Pastime Championships, Team One, Area Code Games, Aflac, East Coast Professional Showcase, Ripken Baseball and Triple Crown Baseball.
In addition, the A. Green Baseball Program has developed partnerships with several national companies in an effort to maintain agreements on shoe use, uniform wear, glove and bat use along with many more items for our players and staff. Look for further information on these issues throughout the coming fall and winter seasons.
For further information on the A. Green Baseball Program, contact Head Coach Stan Eldridge at 734-485-7100 or by email at MIPANTHERS@AOL.COM
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Sunday, July 5
A. GREEN WINS USSSA FIRECRACKER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP !!!
The A. Green Summer Baseball Program rolled to the Championship of the USSSA Firecracker Classic held at Eastern Michigan.
In game #1 of the tournament on Thursday morning, A. Green moved past the Devil Rays of St. Clair by a score of 8-5 in a game that was played at Oestrike Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.
In the 2nd & 3rd games of the tournament for A. Green, the play moved to Riverview Gabriel Richard High School. The ooponents for the day were Lakes Athletic and the Michigan Knights. The offense was in high gear as A. Green won the games by the respective scores of 7-0 and 12-0.
On day three of the event, A. Green played their 4th game at Plymouth High School against the Macomb Inferno and took home a 15-0 win.
The perfect record in pool play led A. Green into the Sunday championship round as the overall #1 seed. The final day for A. Green began with a semi-final game against the Vipers from Columbus, Ohio. The Vipers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead before A. Green got into gear and rebounded to take home a 10-2 that allowed them to move into the championship game.
In the finale, it was all A. Green as they hit, pitched and played defense in a 9-0 victory over the solid Blue Stars of Lexington, Kentucky.
A special note of interest from the game came in the form of a perfect pitching perfromance from Cam Walker (DeLaSalle / Wayne State) over the course of the run-rule shortened game. Walker did not allow a Blue Star to reach base in his 4-inning stint.
With the victory in front of a large and vocal crowd, A. Green captured the overall Championship of the annual USSSA Firecracker Classic.
A. Green will now head back to their weekday schedule before heading to Mt. Pleasant to take part in the Ultimate Strike Zone Challenge, which begins on Thursday afternoon.
See you at the park!
Monday, May 18
A. GREEN 2009 SCHEDULE
The A. Green Summer Baseball Program is happy to release their 2009 schedule for those who have been inquiring so that they might attend our games. While we are still awaiting some tournament matchups, these are the dates that are currently in place. As additional information comes to us, we will place it on this site. Thanks and as always we will see you at the park!
Tuesday June 16 @ Eastern Michigan University SG 8:15 PM
Wednesday June 17 @ Eastern Michigan University SG 5:00 PM
Friday June 19 @ Great Lakes Challenge Tournament vs. Metro Det. A's @ EMU 11:30 AM
Friday June 19 @ Great Lakes Challenge Tournament vs. Oak. Chippewas @ EMU 7:00 PM
Saturday June 20 @ Great Lakes Challenge Tournament vs. Hitter's Edge @ Wayne State 2:00 PM
Saturday June 20 @ Great Lakes Challenge Tournament vs. Orion Chargers @ Wayne St. 4:30 PM
Sunday June 21 @ Great Lakes Challenge Tournament vs. UnderwoodOrr @ EMU 11:30 AM
Tuesday June 23 @ Eastern Michigan University DH 5:00 PM
Thursday June 25 @ Great Black Swamp Tournament vs. Delray Mudhens @ PHHS 12:00PM
Thursday June 25 @ Great Black Swamp Tournament vs. JABC @ Tiffin University 6:00PM
Friday June 26 @ Great Black Swamp Tournament vs. Ohio Elite @ Stellar Field 9:00AM
Saturday June 27 @ Great Black Swamp Tournament vs. River Bandits @ AWHS 12:00 PM
Saturday June 27 @ Great Black Swamp Tournament vs. JL Clevelanders @ Carter Park 6:00 PM
Tuesday June 30 @ Wayne State University SG 4:30 PM
Thursday July 2 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Devil Rays @ EMU 8:30 AM
Friday July 3 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Lakes Athletics @ Riverview HS 8:30 AM
Friday July 3 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Michigan Knights @ Riverview HS 10:30 AM
Saturday July 4 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Macomb Inferno @ Plymouth HS 1:00 PM
Sunday July 5 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Columbus Vipers @ EMU 11:00 AM
Sunday July 5 @ USSSA Firecracker Classic vs. Kentucky Blue Stars @ EMU 2:30 PM
Tuesday July 7 @ Wayne State University DH 5:00 PM
Wednesday July 8 @ Northville High School SG 3:00 PM
Friday July 10 @ Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. Brighton @ Demski Field 9:00 AM
Friday July 10 @ Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. Diamond 17's @ CMU 6:00 PM
Saturday July 11 @ Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. Lakes Area Dodgers@ MPHS 1:30 PM
Saturday July 11 @ Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. Oakland Elite 18's @ CMU 6:00 PM
Sunday July 12 @ Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA
Tuesday July 14 @ Eastern Michigan Univeristy DH 5:00 PM
Wednesday July 15 @ AABC District Tournament @ Adrian College vs. TBA @ TBA
Thursday July 16 @ AABC District Tournament TBA TBA
Friday July 17 @ AABC Districts Tournament TBA TBA
Saturday July 18 @ AABC Districts Tournament TBA TBA
Sunday July 19 @ AABC District Tournament TBA TBA
Wednesday July 22 @ Eastern Michigan University DH 5:00 PM
Friday July 24 @ AABC Regional - Battle Creek, MI TBA TBA
Saturday July 25 @ AABC Regional - Battle Creek, MI TBA TBA
Sunday July 26 @ AABC Regional - Battle Creek, MI TBA TBA
Monday July 27 @ AABC Regional - Battle Creek, MI TBA TBA
Friday - Friday August 7 - 14 @ AABC World Series - Farmington, NM TBA TBA
Wednesday, July 1
A. GREEN PLAYERS SELECTED IN THE 2009 MLB DRAFT!
The A. Green Baseball Program is pleased to announce that several players, both past and present, were recently selected in the 2009 MLB Entry Draft. Listed below are the players selected, the high school that they attended, the MLB that they were drafted by and the roundin which they were selected.
Congratulations to each and every player!
DJ LeMahieu Birmingham Brother Rice / LSU Chicago Cubs 2nd Round
Daniel Fields Univ. of Detroit Jesuit / U of M Detroit Tigers 6th Round
Patrick Biondi Dearborn Divine Child / U of M Detroit Tigers 35th Round
Tyler Higgins Mt. Pleasant HS / Wayne State Texas Rangers 47th Round
Wednesday, July 1
A. GREEN PLAYERS FINALIZE COLLEGIATE CHOICES
The A. Green Baseball Program is happy to announce that all of the graduating high school seniors within the program have made their collegiate choices so that they can continue their academic and athletic careers. Congratulations to each and every player for their hard work and dedication, both in the classroom and on the field. As well, we would also like to extend our congratulations to their families and our thanks to the high school coaches who have helped to guide each young man along the way.
Patrick Biondi University of Michigan
Kyle Clark University of Michigan
Stephen Claypool Ball State University
John DiLaura University of Michigan
Jordan Easom Western Michigan University
Daniel Fields University of Michigan
Tyler Higgins Wayne State University
Jimmy Martinez Western Michigan University
John Martinez Michigan State University
Bryan Mullen Spring Arbor University
Ben Nielsen California Lutheran University
Sam Ott Eastern Michigan University
Chase Rihtarchik Michigan State University
Brady Rodriquez Ball State University
Zac Ross Ohio University
Kyle Strube Western Michigan University
Cameron Walker Wayne State University
Seth Willoughby Xavier University
Brad Zambron Grand Valley State University
Saturday, November 22
A. GREEN SUMMER BASEBALL RANKED AMONG THE NATION'S BEST!
The A. Green Summer Baseball Program has received yet additional accolades and honors to add to the storied tradition that continues to build!
Perfect Game USA, the nation's largest & most respected scouting service, has named the A. Green Summer Baseball Program as the nation's #33 best team in the 18u division.
The ranking places the program at the very top of the list for all of the programs competing within the Great Lakes Region and has earned the program a berth in the very prestigous Baseball Championship Series to be held in July 2009.
The program is honored to have recevied this highly regarded honor and will continue working throughout the winter and spring in an attempt to enhance and improve upon the current ranking.
What makes the honor and attention so rewarding for the program is that it brings the focus of collegiate coaches throughout the country to Michigan, and specifically to players within our program, which can only enhance the stature of players and increase their opportunities to play at the collegiate level.
We thank Perfect Game USA for their support of and interest in our program!
As well, the A. Green Summer Baseball Program was also recently acknowledged by Pastime Championship Baseball as a Premier National Team in their review and rankings and they have also invited the program to participate in their National Event and also to serve their organization in an advisory role.
As with the previous honor mentioned earlier, we are very humble and grateful for the recognition and confidence shown to our program by the Pastime Championship Baseball organization and we look forward to a long and rewarding partnership with them as well.
Best wishes to everyone for a safe and wonderful holiday season!
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