In contrast to past seasons, where full scale tryouts for the A. Green Summer Baseball program has attracted almost 150 players per event, the coaching staff for the A. Green Summer Baseball program have made the decision to change the format for a variety of reasons that will greatly benefit the attending players.  Thus, we will be hosting individual and small group workouts as we finalize the 2012 roster.  For players who would like to participate in a workout, contact one of the coaches listed below for additional information that will pertian to dates, times and locations.  Players will need to bring with them all of their own workout equipment, including either a wood or BBCOR bat.  We would like to thank the many players and families who have already contacted us regarding workout information for our program.  Looking forward to speaking with you and enjoying time at the ballpark playing the game that we all love!

Coach Stan Eldridge   mipanthers@aol.com

Coach Bill Jenney   bajenney@wowway.com

The A. Green Summer Baseball Program is proud to once again be able to have had players from the program selected in the Major League Baseball Entry Level Draft.

Adding to an already rich history of drafted players from the A. Green program, the 2011 MLB Draft added the names of four more AG players to the long list.

A. Green players began to make their mark on the draft board with the selection of Catcher / Infielder Eric Haase (Dearborn Divine Child HS) in the 7th round by the Cleveland Indians. Eric has signed to play his collegiate baseball at Ohio State University.

Next to be taken off of the board was RHP / SS Joel Seddon (St. Clair HS) who was selected in the 20th round by the Toronto Blue Jays.  Last week, Joel was also selected as the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year. Joel has signed to play his collegiate baseball at the University of South Carolina.

Coming off the board next was RHP Tyler Higgins (Mt. Pleasant HS / Wayne St. Univ. / Lansing CC) as he was selected in the 23rd round by the Florida Marlins.  This is the 2nd time that Tyler has been drafted, as he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 2009 draft but elected not to sign at that time.

The fourth player selected was Catcher / Infielder Blaise Salter (Orchard Lake St. Mary HS) who was taken in the 38th round by the hometown Detroit Tigers.  Blaise has signed to play his collegiate baseball at Michigan State University.

Each young man has displayed not only extraordinary athletic skills, but also tremendous character and leadership abilities that will serve them well as they move forward in their careers.

 We certainly congratulate each young man and their families and wish them all best!!

The A. Green 18u schedule for the coming summer has now been completed and released.  There is a new addition to the tournament schedule this summer with the team heading to Pittsburgh for the first time to play in the Mid-Atlantic Championship.

The weekday games and sites are still being completed and the information will be updated when it is finalized.

2011 A. GREEN SCHEDULE:

June 15               vs.   Michigan Hawks   5:00pm   DH   @TBD

June 16-19         @   USSSA Great Lakes Challenge   Ann Arbor, MI

June 21               vs.   Detroit Cubs   5:00pm   DH   Northville HS

June 23-26         @   Great Black Swamp Classic   Bowling Green, OH

June 28               vs.   Michigan Jets   5:00pm   DH   EMU

June 30 - July 3   @   Pastime's Mid-Atlantic Championship   Pittsburgh, PA

July 5                  vs.   Detroit Cubs   5:00 pm   DH   Northville HS

July 7                  vs.   Michigan Hawks   5:00 pm   DH   @TBD

July 8-10             @   Ultimate Strike Zone Invitational   Mt. Pleasant, MI

July 12                 vs.   Michigan Sports Academy   5:00pm   DH   EMU

July 14-17            @   AABC State Tournament   @TBD

July   19               vs.  Ida Legion   5:00pm   DH   EMU

July 21-25            @   AABC Regional Tournament   Battle Creek, MI

August 5-12         @   AABC World Series   Farmington, NM

The A. Green Summer Baseball 18u schedule has now been finalized and no further changes are expected at this time.  However, should anything be altered, it will be posted here once our players and families have been notified. 

June   10-13              Pastime Midwest Championship              Indianapolis, IN

June   17-20              MCP Invitational Tournament                 Adrian, MI

June   24-27              Great Black Swamp Classic                       Bowling Green, OH

June   29 - July 4     Perfect Game WWBA 18u                         Marietta, GA

July    8-11                 Ultimate Strike Zone Championship      Mt. Pleasant, MI

July    15-18               AABC District Championship                   TBD

July    23-27              AABC Regional Championship                 Battle Creek, MI

The A. Green Summer Baseball Program is proud of all of our former players and their many accomplishments!  Thus, we would like to take this opportunity to update everyone on just a few of our 232 alumni and their current status in the great game of baseball: 

Adam Abraham       Currently still in the Cleveland Indians organization

Drew Adamiec          A current member of the Madonna University program

Jimmy Baker           Playing professionally for the Midwest Sliders – Frontier League

Patrick Biondi          In his freshman year at and starting for the University of Michigan

Eli Boike                    A starting senior at Michigan State University

Derek Bonds             Owner of his own bat making company in Michigan

Bobby Brosnahan    A red-shirt freshman pitching at the University of Michigan

Jon Castine               A senior playing at the University of Dayton

Kyle Clark                 A freshman pitching for the University of Michigan

Stephen Claypool     A freshman starting at 3B for Ball State University

Matt Conway           A freshman playing at Wake Forest University

Billy Cribbs               The starting catcher for Valparaiso University

John DiLaura           A freshman playing at the University of Michigan

Nick DiPonio             Head Baseball Coach at Orchard Lake St. Mary

Jordan Easom          A freshman playing for Western Michigan University

Daniel Fields             Playing in the Detroit Tigers organization as a top prospect

Jeremy Gooding      Pitching for the Crusaders at Madonna University

Jeff Gorecki              Pitching for Oakland University     

Charlie Haeger         Pitching professionally for the San Diego Padres

Casey Hall                 Pitching as a sophomore for Western Michigan University

Mark Heard              A sophomore starting pitcher for Northwoods University

Will Heininger          A DE for the University of Michigan football team

DJ Henderson          A sophomore infielder at Olney Community College

Drew Henson           Former NY Yankee and also a former NFL QB

Tyler Higgins            A freshman pitcher for Wayne State University

Aaron Izaryk             An Assistant Coach at the University of Maine

Bryce Jenney            A pitcher for Michigan State University

Johnny Johnson       Business owner and assistant coach at Canton HS

Devan Kline              Pitching professionally in the SF Giants organization

Bobby Korecky         Pitching professionally for the Arizona Diamondbacks

DJ LeMahieu             Playing professionally as a top prospect for the Chicago Cubs

Andy Lentz               Playing as a sophomore at Georgetown University

Harvey Martin         Pitching for Central Michigan University

Jimmy Martinez      Playing as a freshman at Western Michigan University

John Martinez         Playing as a freshman at Michigan State University

Toby Matchulat       Pitching professionally in the Chicago Cubs organization

Burny Mitchem       Pitching as a junior for the University of Dayton

Kris Morris               A sophomore pitcher for Hillsdale College

Derek Mosher          A senior starting pitcher for Western Michigan University

Ryan Mosher            A senior pitcher at Wayne State University

Bryan Mullen           A freshman catcher at Spring Arbor University

Colin O’Connell       A senior starting pitcher at Spring Arbor University

Sam Ott                     A freshman outfielder at Eastern Michigan University

Andy Paulun            Pitching professionally for the Gary Railcats in the Northern League

Paul Philips              Pitching professionally for the Tampa Rays as a top prospect

Joe Posler                 A freshman pitcher at Eastern Michigan University

Drew Pyles                A sophomore pitcher at Missouri-Rolla

Chase Rihtarchik     A freshman pitcher at Michigan State University

Chris Roberts           A senior starting outfielder at Michigan State University

Brady Rodriquez      A freshman pitcher for Ball State University

Zac Ross                    A freshman infielder for Manatee Community College

Mike Schmidt           Former U of M player and professional trainer for Olympic athletes

Tyler Scott                A sophomore pitcher at the University of Toledo

Grant Simotes          A senior starting infielder at Western Michigan University

Kyle Strube               A freshman pitcher for Western Michigan University

Jeff Tervo                  A senior closer for Spring Arbor University

Michael Theodore   A freshman pitcher for the University of Tennessee

Cameron Walker     A freshman infielder for Wayne State University

Seth Willoughby      A freshman infielder at Xavier University

James Wisnewski    A starting defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL

Brad Zambron         A freshman pitcher for Grand Valley State University

The A. Green Summer Baseball 16u schedule has now been finalized, with one exception, and no further changes are expected at this time.  However, should anything be altered, it will be posted here once our players and families have been notified. 

June   17-20              MCP 18u Invitational Tournament         Adrian, MI

June   24-27              Pastime 18u Championships                     Ann Arbor, MI

July    1-4                   All-American Classic  or                            Novi, MI

                                    USSSA Firecracker Classic                         Ypsilanti, MI

July    8-11                 USSSA 18u Battle at the Capitol               Lansing, MI

July    16-21               CABA Nationals 17-18u                              St. Clair Shores, MI

July    23-25              TBA                                                                TBA

     The A. Green Summer Baseball Program is proud to announce that 3 of our former players have chosen to continue their careers at the professional level.

     Earlier this summer, Devan Kline (CMU & Battle Creek Lakeview) chose to sign as a Free Agent with the San Franciso Giants.  Kline who played with A. Green in 2005 & 2006 has reported to the Giants minor league complex where he will workout until being assigned to another club within the organization.

     Earlier this month, DJ LeMahieu (LSU & Birmingham Brother Rice) signed a professional contract with the Chicago Cubs after having been chosen in the 2nd round of the most recent MLB Entry Level Draft in June of this year.  LeMahieu who played with A. Green in 2005, 2006 & 2007 also was a member of the NCAA Champion LSU Tigers this past June in Omaha.  LeMahieu reported to Arizona and eventually was placed in Peoria to complete the season.

     Most recently on Monday, August 17, Daniel Fields (U of D Jesuit & U of M Signee) signed his professional contract with the Detroit Tigers after having been a 6th round pick in the MLB Entry Level Draft this past June.  Fields who played with A. Green in 2008 & 2009 was also Mr. Baseball in Michigan High School baseball this past season.  Fields will soon be reporting to Tigertown to begin his pro career.

     We congratulate each of these young men on their accomplishments and wish them the very best as they continue forward in their professional careers!

     The A. Green Baseball Program is pleased to announce the tryout information for our 2010 teams has been finalized and confirmed.

     On Saturday, August 22, the A. Green Baseball Program will host the tryouts for both their 16u & 18u teams at the Unviersity of Michigan's Fisher Stadium beginning at 1:00 PM.  All of the remaining information is listed below.  Should there be any additional questions, please contact us at mipanthers@aol.com

TRYOUT INFORMATION:

Date:           Saturday - August 22, 2009

Location:    University of Michigan - Fisher Stadium (Meet in the 3rd base stands prior to the workout)

Time:           1:00 PM  -  Players should arrive by 12:30 to register

Cost:            Free to all players attending

Who:            All players are invited to attend

Other:          Players should bring their own glove, bat and spikes.  Dress in baseball pants & top.

Additional:  The team will be replacing a large portion of the 2009 roster & there are available spots at all positions.

Parents are welcome & encouraged to attend.

SEE YOU AT THE PARK!!!

     The A. Green Baseball Program has captured yet another AABC District Championship, their 7th overall, and will now advance to Battle Creek, Michigan to compete with 11 other teams in the AABC North Central Regional Championship play.

     A. Green began their trek to the title on Thursday morning at Jackson Community College with a solid 5-2 win over a tough Detroit Eagles team.  Kyle Clark (Portage Central / University of Michigan) took to the mound for A. Green and threw 5 solid innings and allowed only 1 earned run.  Mark Heard (Novi / Northwood University) came on to close out the win with 2 perfect innings of relief on the mound.

     In the 2nd game of the day on Thursday, also at Jackson Community College, A. Green took on the Michigan Buzz and battled their way to a 6-4 victory.  The Buzz held a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the 6th before the bats of A. Green exploed for 4 runs to move ahead for good in the contest.  Tyler Higgins (Mt. Pleasant / Wayne State University) started on the mound for A. Green and provided 5 good innings before giving way to Sam Ott (Plymouth Salem / Eastern Michigan) who closed out the mound duties and secured the win.

     On Friday, A. Green moved to Siena Heights University and the winner's bracket game where they took on a determined Diamonds Black 18u team out of Grand Rapids.  Mark Heard (Novi / Northwood University) went back to the mound for A. Green and was nearly perfect through the 7-inning contest.  Heard allowed only 2 walks in the contest as A. Green won 4-0.  Daniel Fields (U of D Jesuit / University of Michigan) and Stephen Claypool (Divine Child / Ball State University) provided triples to lead the offense.

     On Saturday morning, A. Green one again returned to Siena Heights University to take on the Michigan Red Sox in a game that would provide an automatic spot into regional play with a victory.  A. Green came out swinging early as they scored single runs in each of the first 2 innings enroute to a 5-1 win.  Brad Zambron (Brother Rice / Grand Valley State University) threw a complete game and Patrick Biondi (Divine Child / University of Michigan) provided the spark on offense with a triple and a single on the day.

     With the win, A. Green captured the AABC District Championship and will now move to Battle Creek to begin play in the AABC North Central Regional.  The opening game for A. Green will be at 2:30 PM on Friday, July 24, at Nichols Field.  The opponent will be determined earlier that morning based on the results of a game that will involve the North Oakland Yankee's from the AABC Flint District and a team from Illinois, which is unknown at this time.

See you at the park!

     The A. Green Baseball Program became the first team to be a 2-time winner of the Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament with their 12-7 win over the Diamond-Maroons ball club on Sunday afternoon.  The final game was played on a windy afternoon that wreaked havoc with fielders trying to make plays, however in the end the two teams played very hard and displayed great sportsmanship towards one another in an exciting game that entertained the large throng of fans and supporters who were on hand at CMU.

      The tournament began for A. Green at Demski Field with a 10-2 win over the Bulldogs from Brighton.  Tyler Higgins took the mound for A. Green and pitched 4 strong innings before giving way to his staff mates.

     In the 2nd game of the day, which was played at CMU, A. Green took on a very talented Diamonds team from Grand Rapids.  A. Green fell behind early, however the bats came alive late and Blake Higgins was strong on the mound as A. Green battled back to take a 8-3 win.

     In the 3rd gameof the tournament, A. Green took on the Lakes Area Doders in an afternoon contest that was once again played in windy conditions at the Mt. Pleasant Varsity Field.  A. Green fell behind early, however with a 4 run outburtst in the top of the 7th inning they were able to tie the game at 7 heading to the botton half.  In the bottom of the inning, the LAD were able to mount their own offense and came away winning the game 10-7 off of a 3-run walk off Home Run.  Based on the standings within the bracket entering this game, the loss did not affect A. Green's march to the championship round, as the game later in the afternoon would determine that fate.   

     In the final game of pool play, A. Green squared off against a tough Oakland Elite team at the CMU Stadium.  The winner of this game would be the pool bracket winner and advance onto the championship round.  A. Green struggled early against the knuckle ball pitcher on the mound for the Elite, however in the middle innings of the game A. Green was able to mount some offense and eventually came away with the victory 9-0.  Mark Heard pitched another solid game for A. Green in the win,

     In the first semi-final game on Sunday, A. Green took on the Michigan Bulls in a highly anticpated match up.  Cam Walker took the mound for A. Green and despite falling behind 1-0 in the 3rd he continued to compete hard until the offense awoke.  A. Green rebounded for 3 runs to go up and take a lead that they would never relinquish in marching to a final victory of 6-3.

     In the Championship Game, A. Green sent Tyler Higgins to the mound and he provided 4 1/3 innings of solid pitching in a game that swayed back and forth for each team.  Although A. Green never trailed in the game, the final outcome was always in doubt until late, as both teams fought hard throughout and never allowed the opponent to rest or relax.  Blake Higgins pitched 2 2/3 innings of solid relief to claim the save.  In the end, A. Green was able to hold on and become the first team in the history of the tournament to claim 2 titles.

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!

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

In addition, former A. Green pitcher Devan Klein (CMU / Battle Creek Lakeview) has signed a Free Agent contract with the San Francisco Giants and has been sent out to begin his professional career.  Congratulations to Devan for working hard to realize his dream of playing professional baseball.

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                 DH     8:15 PM

Wednesday  June 17     @     Eastern Michigan University                 DH     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. Michigan Bulls @ CMU  9:00 AM

Sunday      July 12        @     Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament vs. Diamond-Maroons @ CMU 2:30 PM

Tuesday    July 14         @     Eastern Michigan University              DH    5:00 PM

Thursday    July 16        @     AABC District Tournament         vs. Detroit Eagles @ Jackson CC  10:00 AM

Thursday   July 16        @      AABC Districts Tournament       vs. Michigan Buzz @ Jackson CC  3:00 PM

Friday       July 17        @      AABC Districts Tournament       vs. G.R. Diamonds @ Siena Heights  3:00 PM

Saturday   July 18        @      AABC District Tournament         vs. MI. Red Sox @ Siena Heights 10:00 AM 

Wednesday  July 22      @     Eastern Michigan University        DH    5:00 PM

Friday        July 24        @     AABC Regional - Battle Creek, MI  vs. TBD @ Nichols Field 2:30 PM

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  

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               Manatee Community College (Florida)

Kyle Strube           Western Michigan University

Cameron Walker   Wayne State University

Seth Willoughby     Xavier University

Brad Zambron       Grand Valley State University

     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! 

     Due to numerous calls and questions, the A. Green Summer Baseball Program is pleased to announce their tentative 2009 tournament schedule.  While there could be a minor change, the schedule lines up as listed below.  

Tentative 2009 Tournament Schedule - 18u                                                                                                     

June - Pastime Midwest Championship - Indianapolis, IN

June - Great Lakes Challenge or a new event being discussed 

June / July - Great Black Swamp - Bowling Green, OH

July - World Wood Bat Championship - Marietta, GA

July - Moore Invitational Showcase - Lexington, KY or Chapel Hill, NC - To be determined soon

July - AABC Districts - Location to be announced

July - AABC Regionals - Battle Creek, MI

July - AABC World Series - Farmington, NM

The A. Green Summer Baseball Pogram has set the date for tryouts for those wishing to be a part of the 2009 program.  There is no cost to tryout and all players who are 18 and under as of May 1, 2009 are welcome to attend.  At this time, the program will field 2 teams in 2009, one in the 18u bracket and one in the 16u bracket.

The tryouts will be held on Saturday, August 23, at Oestrike Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.  The workout will begin at 9:00 AM and last until approximately 12:00 PM.  Players should bring their own bats and glove.  As well, players are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for a workout, i.e. - no shorts or clothing that will restrict movement.

Players will be required to sign a waiver of liability, thus those players who are under the age of 18 should plan on having a parent attend the workout so that they can sign the required paperwork.

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM on the day of the workout and players are encouraged to arrive early to complete the required paperwork prior to the beginning of the workout.

Questions prior to the workout can be directed to Stan Eldridge at the number and / or email listed on this web site. 

Best wishes to all as you complete your current summer season! 

Here is the current 2008 schedule for the A. Green Summer Baseball Program.  As the tournament opponent information is released from the various event directors, we will post the updates on this site.  Also, as we final confirmation from the mid-week opponents, we will list those teams as well on this site.  As always, we hope to see you at the park this summer!

June 9, 2008                vs. Detroit Bears              DH      5:00 PM       @ Eastern Michigan University

June 10, 2008              vs. Michigan Hawks        DH      5:00 PM        @ Eastern Michigan University

June 12-15 2008          Pastime Midwest Championship Tournament           @ Indianapolis, Indiana

          June 12 @ 1:30 PM vs. Cincinnati Thunder @ LCHS

          June 13 @ 9:00 AM vs. Indiana Bulls Red @ Chatard HS

          June 14 @ 11:15 AM vs. Evansville Triplets @ Butler University

          June 14 @ 1:30 PM vs Top Tier @ Butler University

          June 15 @ TBD vs. TBD @ TBD : Semi-Finals

          June 15 @ TBD vs. TBD @ TBD : Finals

June 17, 2008              vs. Saline Yellow Jackets DH      5:00 PM       @ Eastern Michigan University

June 18, 2008              vs. MI. Sports Academy  DH      5:00 PM        @ Eastern Michigan University

June 20-22, 2008         USSSA Great Lakes Challenge Tournament         @ Detroit, Livonia, Ann Arbor, MI

          June 20 @ 11:30 AM vs. Michigan Muddogs @ University of Michigan

          June 20 @ 5:30 PM vs. Orion Chargers @ Madonna University

          June 21 @ 11:30 AM vs. Michigan Chargers @ Wayne State University

          June 21 @ 5:30 PM vs. Steel City Wildcats @ University of Michigan

          June 22 @ 9:00 AM or 12:00 PM vs. TBD @ Eastern Michigan University : Semi-Finals

          June 22 @ 3:00 PM vs. TBD @ Eastern Michigan University : Finals

June 24, 2008              vs. Detroit Bears              DH      5:00 PM       @ Eastern Michigan University

June 26-29, 2008         Great Black Swamp Classic Tournament                     @ Bowling Green, Ohio

          June 26 @ 12:00 PM vs. Andy's 9ers @ Patrick Henry High School

          June 26 @ 6:00 PM   vs. Underwood-Orr @ Tiffin University

          June 27 @ 9:00 AM   vs. Brownlee Lookouts @ Stellar Field - BGSU

          June 27 @ 12:00 AM  vs. Stark City @ Anthony Wayne High School

          June 28 @ 6:00 PM    vs. Cincinnati Flames @ Carter Park

          June 29 @ 9:00 AM : Semi-Finals

          June 29 @ 2:00 PM : Finals

July 1-6, 2008             Perfect Game World Wood Bat 18u Event                    @ Marietta, Georgia

          July 1 @ 11:30 AM  vs. Ganbrill Athletics @ Etowah High School

          July 2 @ 4:30 PM  vs.  East Coast Twins u17 @ Paran Christian High School

          July 3 @ 7:00 PM  vs.  LBA Crew @ East Cobb Complex - Field #1

          July 4 @ 7:00 PM  vs.  Chet Lemon's Juice (Defending Champions) @ Biminian HS

          July 5 @ 11:30 AM  vs.  Tampa Elite Spartans @ Sprayberry High School

          July 6 @ TBA vs. TBD @ TBA 

July 8, 2008                 vs. MI. Sports Academy   DH      6:00 PM      @ Eastern Michigan University

July 9, 2008                 vs. Michigan Hawks          DH      6:00 PM      @ Eastern Michigan University

July 10-13, 2008         Ultimate Strike Zone Championship                               @ Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 

          July 10 @ 6:00 PM vs. Michigan Hurricanes @ Barberi Field - Mt. Pleasant HS Varsity Field

          July 11 @ 1:30 PM vs. Midland Berryhill @ Shepard High School

          July 12 @ 1:30 PM vs. Michigan Wildcats @ Theunissen Stadium - Central Michigan University

          July 12 @ 6:00 PM vs. North Oakland Yankees @ Barberi Field - Mt. Pleasant HS Varsity Field

          July 13 @ 9:00 AM : Semi-Finals

          July 13 @ 2:00 PM : Finals 

July 15, 2008               vs. Concealed Security          DH      5:00 PM  @ Eastern Michigan University

July 17-20, 2008         Moore Memorial Invitational Showcase                         @ Lexington, Kentucky

          July 17 @ 4:00 PM vs. Rawlings Nationals @ University of Kentucky - Hagen Stadium

          July 17 @ 7:00 PM vs. Rawlings Nationals @ University of Kentucky - Hagen Stadium

          July 18 @ 11:00 AM vs. Lids Indiana Bulls Black @ University of Kentucky - Hagen Stadium

          July 19 @ 2:00 PM vs. Lids Indiana Bulls White @ University of Kentucky - Hagen Stadium

          July 20 @ 1:00 PM vs. Illinois Sparks @ University of Kentucky - Hagen Stadium

July 22-26, 2008          USSSA 18U World Series                                           @ Kissimmee, Florida

          July 22 @ 8:00 AM vs. Black Swamp (OH) Baseball @ Ocseola Sports Complex - Field #4

          July 22 @ 1:00 PM vs. Central Florida Young Guns @ Gateway High School

          July 24 @ 8:00 AM vs. Puerto Rico Astro's @ Ocseola Sports Complex - Stadium Fied

          July 25 @ 3:30 PM vs. Florida Pirates @ Ocseola Sports Complex - Stadium Field

          July 26 @ 8:00 AM vs. Michigan Wildcats @ Ocseola Sports Complex - Stadium Field

During the recent 2008 Major League Player Entry Draft, 4 former and 1 current A. Green Summer Baseball Program players were drafted.

Current A. Green player, Damarii Saunderson from Northville High School was drafted as an Outfielder by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 15th round.  Earlier today, an agreement was reached between Damarii and the Phillies thus enabling Damarii's professional career to begin immediately!  Best wishes to Damarii on what we believe will be a promising career. 

In addition, former A. Green player, Toby Matchulat was selected in the 10th round by the Chicago Cubs.  The hard-throwing right-hander spent this past season at Wabash Community College.

Also, current University of Michigan star, and former A. Green player, Adam Abraham was taken in the 13th round by the Cleveland Indians.  Abraham had a great season in Ann Arbor watching over the hot corner for the Wolverines after being named one of the team captains for 2008.

Former A. Green player, and current Detroit Southeastern High School star, DJ Henderson was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round.  Henderson recently led his high school team into the quarter-finals.

Finally, former A. Green player and current Coastal Carolina University right-handed pitcher, Jeff Richard was grabbed up by the Atlanta Braves in the 38th round.  Jeff recently completed his 1st season with CCU after transferring from Central Michigan University last summer.

Congratulations to each young man on their selection and our very best wishes as each moves through the next step in their respective careers! 

     Former A. Green Summer Baseball Program players, DJ LeMahieu (Birmingham Brother Rice) and Jeff Whitlow (Detroit Country Day) are basking in the sun of Omaha, Nebraska this weekend as they have reached the pinnacle of NCAA 1 baseball.

     LeMahieu, the starting shortstop of Louisiana State University, and Whitlow, the starting rightfielder for Stanford University, are members of their respective teams as they begin play in the NCAA World Series this weekend.

     Whitlow gets the first chance to play as his Stanford team takes on Florida State University on Satruday afternoon.  LeMahieu moves into action with his team on Sunday evening as they take on North Carolina. 

     Our best wishes go out to both young men and their teams as they begin play.  Like many of you, we will be watching with great pride as these young men move forward!

     The A. Green Summer Baseball Club is pleased to announce that as we begin preparations for our 16th season, a tryout date for players interested in playing for the 18u and 16u teams has been set.

     On Sunday, August 22nd, 2010, beginning at 2:00 PM, the A. Green Coaching Staff will conduct a workout for players who have interest in joining the 18u and 16u teams for the 2011 summer season. 

     As in the past, the tryout will be held at Fisher Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan.  In addition to the A. Green Coaching Staff, it is anticipated that once again, as was the case last year, the workout will also be attended by several collegiate coaches and professional scouts.

     The workout is free of charge and open to all players who do not turn 19 years old prior to May 1, 2011.  Players will need to bring their own glove and bat and wear appropriate baseball attire.

     Registration will begin at 1:15 PM and it is anticipated that the workout will conclude at 4:30 PM.  Questions regarding schedules, costs, coaching staff, rosters, etc. can be addressed on the date of the workout.

     Any additional information can be obtained by contacting Stan Eldridge at 734-646-5309 or via email at mipanthers@aol.com

The A. Green Summer Baseball Program is please to announce that all of our recently graduated players are heading off to college to continue their acdemic and athletic careers.  As well, two of our players returning to high school this fall have announced their collegiate selections.  All of the information is listed below and we wish to extend our gratitude, thanks and best wishes to each player and their families.  Well done young men, well done!

HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE - FALL 2010:

Patrick Lancaster - Bowling Green State University

Brett Brindley - Oakland University

Caleb Wick - Oakland University

Al Zeiher - Spring Arbor University (Michigan's 2010 Mr. Baseball)

Mark Weist - Spring Arbor University

Jeff Sorenson - Wayne State University

Ricky Knapp - Florida Gulf Coast University

Patrick MacKenzie - Central Michigan University

David Blalock - Kellogg Community College

John Jakubik - Kalamazoo College

Evin Einhart - Iowa Western Junior College

Jay Perry - University of Michigan

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FALL 2011:

Joel Seddon - University of South Carolina

Eric Haase - Ohio State University 

     The A. Green Summer Baseball Program's 2011 team is beginning to take shape after a successful workout at the University of Michigan's Fisher Stadium for players who seeking a roster spot with the organization.

     The coaching staff was certainly impressed with the level of talent on display and that made the process of selecting players even more difficult.  However, the coaches were able to narrow the list and the prospective players have been contacted and accepted the opportunity to join the organization.

     As the players move through the fall and complete their fall seasons in the variety of sports that they are involved in, the coaching staff will finalize the summer schedule and begin to layout the winter workout format.

     In the coming months, the summer schedule and roster will be posted on this site.  Until then, enjoy a safe and enjoyable fall and we will see you at the park next summer!

     The A. Green Summer Baseball Program has announced that they will maintain their 16u program, and as a part of the continuation of the team a new coaching staff has been named.

      Leading the 2011 A. Green Summer Baseball Program's 16u team will be Monroe High School Assistant Coach Rick Goff and Monroe Jefferson High School Head Coach Dean Castiglione.

     An integral part of naming a new staff was the imperative issue of maintaining the mission of the A. Green Summer Baseball Program, both on the field and off of the field.  Both Coach Goff and Coach Castiglione share in the goals and beliefs of the program and their desire to serve not only as coaches, but as mentors was paramount in their being named to the staff.

     Both coaches come to the A. Green Summer Baseball Program after having built another highly successful and nationally recognized program which was the MSA youth team.  The team started at the very early youth stages and worked through the 14u level, competing on a national level and garnering accolades and titles along the way.  In the early stages of the program MSA stood for the Michigan Sports Academy, however in recent years the meaning of the initials changed to reflect the Monroe Sports Academy.

     Coach Goff will lead the program as the Field Manager and Coach Castiglione will serve as the Associate Head Coach.  Additional staff members are in the process of being added and they will be named at a later date.

     The roster for the 16u team is already near completion and the schedule for the team is being finalized and should soon be released.

     We welcome both Coach Goff and Coach Castiglione to the program, as well as the young men who will join the club and become a part of the A. Green family.  Please check back to this site in the coming months so that you may find the 2011 schedule for the team and take in a game during the coming summer.  See you at the park!