Athens Pirates LLC: News
Friday, July 29Macon Giants take GSL Crown
The Macon Giants are the 2011 Great South League Champions. The Giants beat the Tennessee Styx in their first game; beat Athens Pirates in the 2nd game 13-10; Lost to Ty Cobb in their 3rd game and came from behind to beat Ty Cobb 10-5 in the deciding game.
Thursday, July 28
Pirates win first game of GSL Tournament but lose 2nd.
Royston, GA.
The Athens Pirates opened the 2011 GSL Tournamet with a 2-0 win over the Ty Cobb Reds. The Pirates will face the Macon Giants next.
The Athens Pirates lost a heartbreaker in their 2nd game of the day, losing 13-10 to the Macon Giants.
The Pirates now are in the "loser's bracket" and will have to win 3 games on Friday to win the Championship.
Wednesday, July 27
Pirates head to Great South League Tournament
Athens, GA.
The Athens Pirates are headed to the Great South League Tournament as the #1 Seed. The top 4 teams are: Athens #1; Tennessee Styx #2; Macon Giants #3, and the Ty Cobb Reds #4.
Tournament Brackets and Games will be posted on the Great South League Web Site: greatsouthleague.pointstreaksites.com .
All games will be on streaming audio on UStream: http://www.ustream.tv/manage-show/events/8807912
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Pirates take 3 out of 4 this Weekend in Crucial Series with Styx
The Athens Pirates took 3 out of 4 games this weekend versus the Chattanooga Styx in a battle for first place in the Great South League. The Pirates, who have held a strangle hold on first place since the season started, saw the upstart Styx go into first place last Thursday after the Pirates were swept in the doubleheader by the West Virginia Wild of the Carolina-Virginia League.
The Pirates traveled to Chattanooga on Saturday and for the second time this season swept a doubleheader. The first game was a 3-0 win for the Pirates with former Oconee County star and UGA player, Taylor Hicks, getting the win. Hicks allowed only 2 hits with 8 k's in the seven inning game. In game 2, the Pirates came-from-behind to edge the Styx 8-7. Heath Holder, a UGA signee from Walton County, pitched five strong innings and was relieved by Gray Griffith of UGA who got the win.
In Sunday's doubleheader, Matt Kaplan of Georgia College, lost for the first time this season in a 6-3 win for the Styx. In game 2, Steven Voigt got the win in a 3-1 victory for the Pirates. Nelson Ward, a UGA signee, had a game-tying double going 2 for 3 while teammate Kenny Kirshner of Siena College went 2 for 4 with the game-winning hit.
The Great South League Tournament starts this Thursday, October 28th with the first game scheduled for noon at Emmanuel College Field in Franklin Springs GA. The Tournament Brackets are on the GSL web site ( www.greatsouthleague.pointstreaksites.com ) and all games will be broadcast "LIVE" on Ustream.com with "LIVE" stats on the GSL Web Site.
Saturday, June 11
Pirates take road Doubleheader from Macon Giants
Macon, GA.
The Athens Pirates took a road doubleheader from the Macon Giants in Great South League action. The Pirates won the first game 13-7 and the second game 10-6.
Matt Kaplan, LHP from Georgia College, picked up victory in game one while Matt O'Kipney, LHP from Siena College (NY) won game two.
Anthony Muccio of Iona College (NY) went 7 for 8 on the day. Brock Kartheiser of Sauk Valley JC (IL) almost hit for the cycle in game 2 hitting a HR, 2b, and a single.
The Pirates play a double header Sunday at Smith Field against the same Macon Giants with game 1 scheduled for a 2PM start.
Monday, June 6
A Warm "Thank You" to our 2011 Player Sponsors
The Athens Pirates wish to thank our 2011 "Player Sponsors"
Player: Brock Kartheiser:
First Impressions by Leroyl & Sanders, 430 S. Dayton St., Sandwich, IL 60548
A.J. & Associates, 715 Glenda Ct., Sanwich IL 60538
Rhonda L. Adair, Leland, IL 60531
Michael J. Kartheiser and Karri R. Rizuto, Somonauk, IL
Ryan J. and Jessica Secor, Montgomery, IL 60538
Helen J. Shove, Somonauk, IL 60552
Jeffery W. and Cynthia A. Morris, Somonauk, IL 60552
Dennis T. and Cathy L. Cocks, Somonauk, IL 60552
Larry Land - Sandwich, IL
Doug McCoy - Somonauk, IL
Player: Anthony Muccio:
Gene and Pat Taglialavore, Park Ridge, IL
Friday, June 3
Pirates open 2011 Season with win over Rival Ty Cobb Reds
Franklin Springs, GA.
The Athens Pirates opened the 2011 Great South League summer season with a come-from-behind win over their hosts, the Ty Cobb Reds.
The game entered the bottom of the eighth inning tied, 2-2. The Ty Cobb Reds managed to score the go-ahead run and entered the 9th inning confident of their own come-from-behind in.
The Pirates pushed across four runs in a classic "Pirates Inning" and held the Red scoreless in the bottom of the 9th to pick up their first win of the season.
Joe Torres of Iona College and Brooklyn native went 3 for 5 with 2 stolen bases and scoring 2 runs for the Pirates. College teammate, Joe Smith had 2 hits including a HR. The Pirates started Matt Kaplan of Georgia College followed by six other Pirate pitchers. Bart Kartheiser of Sauk Valley JC (IL) went the 9th inning picking up the win.
The Pirates play again Sunday, June 5th, at 3PM versus the Awbil Royals in an afternoon doubleheader. For more information about the Great South League go to: http://greatsouthleague.pointstreaksites.com/
Friday, May 20
Steven Voigt to throw out first pitch for Yankees/Mets "Military Game" on Saturday May 21st
Steven Voigt Jr., a member of the 2010 and 2011 Athens Pirates College Summer Baseball Club, is scheduled to throw out the First Pitch in tomorrows Yankees/Mets "Military Game" at Yankee Stadium.
Steven Voigt Sr. was a Navy Seal who lost his life in 1996 as a member os Seal Team Eight.
Steven Jr. has received tremendous support from the Special Operations Warriors Foundation (SOWP) which has as its goal to offer a college education to all survivors of Special Forces killed in the line of duty or training.
He is a graduate of Camden County High School and has played collegiately for Augusta State and Young Harris College. He will be playing DI baseball at a 4 year school to be determined next fall.
Steven was raised by his grandparents, Fred and Ann Voigt of Camden County.
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2011 Athens Pirates Summer Camp - 8 Sessions to Choose From
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| Athens Pirates Summer Camp |
2011 Athens Pirates Baseball Camp – Web Site: www.athenspirates.com Ages 5-18
Times: 9AM – 1Pm, Tuesday - Friday each week.
Camp Rate: $100 or $30 Daily . Held at J.R. Holland Youth Sports Complex; 250 Vincent Drive; Athens, GA 30607
Session 1: May 31, June 1, 2, 3, __________
Session 2: June 7, 8, 9, 10, ________
Session 3: June 14, 15, 16, 17, _______
Session 4: June 21, 22, 23,24, _________
Session 5: June 28, 29, 30, July 1_______
Session 6: July 5, 6, 7, 8, __________
Session 7: July 12, 13, 14, 15, ________
Session 8: July 21, 20, 21, 22, _______
Mechanics of Hitting ** Pitching ** Defense **Base Running ** Skills
Players will be divided by Age & Skills – Hourly Rate Instruction Available
Coaching Staff: Shane Daniel, General Manager of the Athens Pirates and College All-Star Baseball Players from across North America. The Athens Pirates are members of the Great South League (greatsouthleague.com ). All players are potential Major League Baseball prospects. This camp helps college players earn money for the summer and may raise funds for the Pirates. The camp will improve skills and knowledge of the game of baseball regardless of age. Being involved with College players and learning from them is our goal. Host Families still wanted for 2011 summer season.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND TRAINING SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE no age limit
Camp Application Amount Enclosed $__________
Name/Team _____________________________________________________________
Address & Cell Phone Number(s)________________________________________________
E Mail _________________________________________________________________ Age_____ Session 1___ Session 2______Session 3____Session 4_______ Daily__________________________ T Shirt Size ___________________ ___
Release & Indemnity Agreement
I hereby give consent for my child to participate in the “Athens Pirates Baseball Camp”. I understand that injuries can occur during participation in a sport such as baseball. I hereby release and hold harmless The Athens Pirates, William B. Park, Kimberly J. Park, The Smith Family of Smith Field, Shane Daniel, Beth Giddens, Athens-Clarke County, the coaching staff; baseball players and/or any other affiliated companies and their respective agents, employees and players harmless of any liability claims, demands, injuries, or causes of actions which may arise by virtue of acts of omissions, or omissions of acts, negligible or otherwise. A parent or guardian MUST sign this form if the child is under the age of 18.
Parent/Guardian ________________________________ Date _________________
Please send application to: Athens Pirates, P.O. Box 462, Nicholson, GA 30565
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Pirates offer Individual Instruction: Offense, Defense, Hitting, Pitching - all aspects of the game
Baseball Lessons:
The Athens Pirates offer individualized baseball instruction from it's all-star baseball players. The Players hail from across North America representing 17 colleges/universities, 13 States, and 2 foreign countries.
Learn from players who have a wide range of techniques and skills.
The players earn all the money from this activity which represents their summer job while in Athens. The cost per hour is just $25 compared to as much as $85/hour in our area.
Learn to be a Switch Hitter this summer!
Work on your pitching form.
Learn to slap hit.
Increase your foot speed, balance, and coordination.
At the same time, become friends with a potential Major Leaguer.
For more information write: athenspirates@yahoo.com or call the GM, Shane Daniel, at 706-255-7871 or 1-706-354-6789.
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Pirates on FACEBOOK
The Pirates have a FACEBOOK Page that we invite you to join. Please click on:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1102717#/group.php?gid=12835419585
for the latest on the team and our e mail list.
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Playing Ball with The Athens Pirates - Flagpole Magazine Article
"Playing Ball with the Athens Pirates", featured article in Athens' Flagpole Magazine:
http://flagpole.com/Weekly/Features/AthensPirates.2Jul08
Wednesday, February 9
MLB Scouting Bureau Announces 2011 Tryouts - Click on the Link for the full schedule
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| Chuck James, Atlanta Braves |
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The All Time Pirates Team. We welcome your vote. Write athenspirates@yahoo.com
Here are the exciting results.
1B-Ben Clay (West Liberty State) 2002; Anthony Boughner (Ohio Valley College) 2001; Bruce Berryman (Emmanual College) 1999; Wes Sorrells (Georgia College) 2004, 2005
2B-Ryan Lindstadt (Shippensburg Univerisity) 2003; Jason Walck (Shepherd College)2002; Dan Paolini (Siena College) 2009; Nick Rosetti 2010 (Iona College)
SS-Edwin Ull, 2000 (West Virgia Tech); Jeff Keppinger (University of Georgia) 2001; Brett Campbell (Kenessaw State) 2003
3B-Matt Gunderson, 2000 (Portland State); Edwin Ull, 2000; Marshall Brizendine (Emmanual College) 1999; Jake Willis (Siena College)2005; Corey Finley (West Liberty State) 2008, 2009; Rodney Warren 2010 (Alcorn State)
LF-Marcus Davis (Alcorn State) 2006 (All Region Player of the Year); Larry Pittman, (Columbus State)2000 (DII Player of the Year); Chris Crawford (University of Georgia) 1998
CF-Bryan Stevenson (Eastern Kentucky & Bluefield State) 2003,2004; Darryl Blaze (University of Georgia) 2000,2001; Charlie James (Chattahoochee State) 2002; Chris Burhans (University of Michigan) 2002; Greg Kellum (Emmanual College) 1998; Ryan Loper (Kutztown University) 2005; Brent Bumgarner (West Alabama)2007, 2008
RF-Jack Stewart (Georgia State University), 1996-2003; Luke Lambo (Iona College)2000; Scott King (Siena College) 2004; Sean Harrell (Georgia College)2006, 2007; Jabari Blash (Miami Dade CC) 2008
Catcher -Kreed Kurtz (NW Missouri State) 2009; George Carroll (New York Tech) 2008; Greg Gilroy (New York Tech) 2007 ;Tom Murray (New York Tech) 2006; Charlie Drummond (Shepherd College) 2002 (DII Player of the Year); Ben Hudson (Truett McConnell JC) 2000; Bo Bray (LaGrange College)2003; Eddie Campbell (Georgia College & Georgia Perimeter JC) 2001
RHP-Thad Marchman (Georgia State University), 1996-2003; Matt Steele (University of Georgia) 1999; Brandon Moorhead (University of Georgia)2000, 2001; Ben Sosebee (Truett McConnell & Kennessaw State University)2003,2004; Jake Baker (University of Georgia) 2003; Shannon Smith (Emmanual College) 1998; Mike "Mac" McCardell (Kutztown University) 2005; Craig "Chappy" Chaput (Siena College)2005; Brett Butts (Auburn University) 2006; Mike Eifel (Dominican College) 2007
LHP-Anthony Boughner (Ohio Valley College) 2002; Charlie James (Chattahoochie State JC )2002; Brandon Anglin (University of Georgia)1999-2001; Jesse Smoulder (West Liberty State)2002; John Lannan (Siena College)2004; Clete Jessup (Georgia College) 2007, 2008; Greg Hendrix (Shelton State) 2007, 2008; Ryan Poplawski (Siena College) 2009
Closer-Mark Miller 2000 (University of Georgia); Josh McLaughlin 2003 (University of Georgia), Jimmy Jackson (Shepherd College) 2002; John Herman (University of Georgia) 2008, 2009; Jeff Tervo (Spring Arbor University) 2009
Utility- Andy Christian (Ohio Valley College) 1999, 2000; Paul Greco (College of St. Rose) 2004; Mike LaLuna (New York Tech) 2005; Nate Olson (Long Island University) 2005
DH- Danny Roderick (Middle GA; Miami Dade) 2007,8,9
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| John Lannan, Washington Nationals |
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| 2010 Siena UGA Player Reunion |
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Athens Pirates Players return "Home" in Siena versus Georgia Baseball Weekend
Athens Pirates Players return “Home” in Siena versus Georgia Baseball Weekend
This weekend’s 3 game baseball series between the Siena Saints from Loudenville NY and the University of Georgia Bulldogs will not be your typical match-up of D I schools playing out-of-conference foes. It won’t be your average North comes South or blue-gray, Yankee-rebel rivalry.
In fact, it’s unlike any other college baseball series on the DI level this season. This series will feature 15 players on the team’s rosters that have been teammates or about to be teammates of the well known College Summer Baseball Club, the Athens Pirates. . It is, in effect, a “homecoming” to Athens for 12 players on the Siena roster: 8 former players and 4 new players for the 2010 College Summer Baseball Season.
Even Siena Assistant Baseball Coach, Jimmy Jackson, is a Pirates veteran, having played on the 2002 Pirates team. On the Georgia side, pitchers Justin Earls and John Herman played on the 2009 Athens Pirates and were teammates with 4 Siena players: Danny Paolini, Ryan Poplawski, Andrew Sawyer, and Nikko Stento. Sawyer is a local kid from Powder Springs GA and a McEachern High School grad.
Tony Rossi, the 41 year veteran head coach of Siena started sending some of his best players to Athens in 2004. That year the Saints sent John Lannan, LHP, currently the #1 pitcher in the Washington Nationals rotation and Scott King to play for the Pirates and the tradition continues to today. Georgia’s Director of Baseball Operations, Kris Edge, a long-time “friend” of the Pirates even sent his brother, Kevin, to play with the Pirates in 2004: a teammate of Lannan and King. Lannan spend the summer with the Joe & Vikki Sykora family while King was a guest of Stan Stanchek, long-time Pirates friend who passed away a couple of years ago.
The Pirates are now in their 19th season and members of the Great South League (www.greatsouthleague.com ). The Great South League is the nations largest College Summer Baseball League consisting of 24 teams in 6 states ranging from Virginia to Florida.
The 3 game series begins Friday, March 12th at 6:30 PM at Foley Field in Athens GA where the expected starter for Siena is Pirates’ signee, Robert Tedesco. Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 3PM start. The final game of the series is Sunday, March 14th at 1PM.
Saturday, February 28
Southern Distinction Magazine: Athen Pirates
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Southern Distinction Magazine Article
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| Mike "Mac" McCardell - 2005 Athens Pirate |
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Ex-Pirate,Mike McCardell, Named "Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year"
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| Mike LaLuna - Detroit Tigers |
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Ex-Athens Pirate Mike LaLuna Sold to Detroit Tigers
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| Mike LaLuna - 2009 Spring Training |
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Former Pirate, Mike LaLuna, has been named #1 Prospect in Independent Professional Baseball
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Washington Nationals highlight former Athens Pirate John Lannan in NationalsNation
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| Jimmy Jackson - Siena College |
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Jimmy Jackson, ex-Pirate, Joins Siena College Coaching ranks.
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| Danny Roderick - Miami Dade |
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2011 Player Contract - Please complete and Return
2011 Player Contract College Summer Baseball Letter of Commitment Name of League: Great South League Date _____________________Team – ___________________________________________________Name of Player _______________________________Date of Birth _______________Home Address_______________________City______________State_____Zip______Social Security Number __________________Home Telephone ( ) _________________College __________________________Year in School (Spring 2011)____________________Campus Mailing Address __________________City _____________ State _____Zip_________Position ___Height ____ft._ in._ Weight ______ Bats ___Throws__ Cell Phone _____________Cell phones: ______________yours; _______________parent(s); _________________Coaches. Do you wish to be employed during the 2011summer league season? I certify that I will not use any form of tobacco during practice sessions or contests. I understand that by signing this document I am committed to the above team and to the league, which is premier wood-bat summer baseball league. I have not signed, and will not sign, any other summer league commitment form for the 2011 season. Signing this document prohibits me from participating on any other summer league team. I may participate on other outside teams only according to team and league regulations. I understand that this is a direct offer of the team to fill a place on its team roster in accordance with these rules of the league. I understand that I may be released from this letter of commitment only in the event of my signing a professional contract; being selected to an active traveling all-star team sanctioned or sponsored by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic Committee or any of its subordinate committees, or a similar amateur athletics authority; or by written mutual consent of the commissioner and or team general manager of both involved leagues. In consideration of acceptance of this contract I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators and any other representative, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against The Great South League, The Georgia Collegiate League, The Georgia Dugout Club, the Athens Pirates, William B. Park, Kimberly J. Park, Shane Daniel, Beth Giddens, the General Managers, the Coaches, The League Officers and Staff, The American Amateur Baseball Congress, CABA, The National Baseball Congress, and any other person or organization not specifically named but involved in summer baseball for any and all injuries suffered by me in games and practices for the team or league, team or league activity, any all-star team, which this contract is signed. If a minor, the parent(s) or guardian must sign with the player. I understand that this letter of commitment is not valid until each of the requested signatures is obtained. Player’s Signature ________________________Date _____________ Athletics Director’s (or representative) Signature __________________Date _________ Parent’s Signature (if a minor) ___________________________Date ______________ Team/League’s Signature ______________________________Date ________
Sunday, May 27
2011 Athens Pirates Player Media Questionnarie
2011 Athens Pirates Player Questionnaire Please answer ALL Questions
1. What is your FULL name? _________________________________
2. Any nicknames? _____________ How did you acquire your nickname? If you dont have a nickname, what would you like it to be?
3. Age, date of birth, and where born? __________________________________
4. College name: ___________________________________________________
5. College coach: __________________________________________________
6. Home: _________________________________________________________
7. Bats____________ Throws _______________________
8. Height ______________and Weight ___________
9. Stats? 2011,2010, 2009, (if available) ____________________________________
10. MLB Drafted_________ By whom_________________ What round____________
11. Position_____________________________________________________
12. High School Position __________________________________________
13. High School and location?_______________________________________
14. Last Years Summer Baseball Team _____________________________________
15. Family names and ages of brothers/sister _________________________________
16. Favorite baseball player(s) ____________________________________________
17. Favorite sport (other than baseball) ______________________________________
18. Favorite hobbies _____________________________________________________
19. Most influential person and admire the most _______________________________
20. Favorite baseball memory ______________________________________________
21. Goals and objectives __________________________________________________
22. Favorite book _______________________________________________________
23. First baseball team and age _____________________________________________
24. Favorite pro baseball team and why ______________________________________
25. Favorite summer job __________________________________________________
26. Favorite actor/actress_________________________________________________
27. Favorite musical group and type of music _________________________________
28. Do you play any instruments ___________________________________________
29. Want to sing/play instrument for the Nation Anthem at our game(s)?________ Family member interested ____________________________________________
30. Do you or family member know a pro baseball player well or have a connection with a pro team _____________________________________________________________
31. Allergies, special needs, misc. information ________________________________
32. Do you have a girlfriend________ How serious is the relationship ____________ Will the relationship interfere with your summer baseball _______________________
33, Are you on Facebook? _________ How are you listed? ____________________
34. Will you find a Player Sponsor for you wholl either buy a $250 ad or listing on the teams web site? _________________________________________________________
35. Will you have your own personal transportation (e.g. Car) during the summer? ____________________
Every player has to complete our "2011 Athens Pirates Player Media Questionnaire" in our web site "Surveys & Polls". Please complete this ASAP and either e mail, fax, or sent copy to: Bill Park, GM, Athens Pirates; PO Box 462; Nicholson, GA 30565
FAX: 706-354-6789. E mail: Athenspirates@yahoo.com
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Pirates Billboards on the Atlanta Highway
Athens, GA.
Pirates Billboards
Look for them around town. Hint: Atlanta Highway. The first Ten People that e mail us and identify the location will win a Team Autographed League Baseball and free tickets to the game of their choice. Write us: athenspirates@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 18
Centerfield - New Version - John Fogarty and Keith Urban - Courtesy of youtube.com
New Version of "Centerfield" by John Fogarty and Keith Urban. Enjoy and get ready for College Summer Baseball, The Great South League (www.greatsouthleague.com )
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2005 Athens Pirates Mike McCardell named "Best Curveball" & #18 Prospect in Minnesota Twins Organization
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Former Kutztown University and Athens Pirates standout pitcher Mike McCardell (West Chester/Henderson HS) was named the No. 18 prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization by Baseball America.
McCardell, a first baseman/right-handed pitcher for KU from 2004-07, made his professional debut last summer in the Twins organization. After being drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, McCardell reported to the Gulf Coast League Twins. There he was 2-0 with a 2.50 ERA and had 25 strikeouts in 18 innings.
He was quickly promoted to the high-rookie ball Elizabethton Twins, where he had a 5-1 record and 2.00 ERA in eight starts. In 45 innings, McCardell fanned 70 batters, with opponents hitting .179 against him. Between the two levels, he compiled an impressive 102-9 strikeout to walk ratio, which includes a playoff game at Elizabethton.
According to Baseball America, McCardell is not only the No. 18 prospect for the Twins, he also has the best curveball, which was also ruled the best secondary pitch in the entire Twins minor league organization.
“He’s athletic and has a pitcher’s frame, with excellent control of his fastball. His best pitch is an outstanding curveball, one he can throw for strikes or bury as a chase pitch,” scout John Wilson, who signed McCardell, told Baseball America. “His fastball/curveball combo profiles him as at least a setup man right now. He's expected to get on the fast track and jump to high class A.”
At Kutztown, McCardell was 7-3 with five saves and a 2.00 earned-run average in 21 appearances as a senior last year. He struck out 86 and walked just 11 in 67.1 innings. For his career, he finished with a 2.82 ERA, second lowest in school history. He holds the school record for saves (21), is third in strikeouts (278), fourth in innings pitched (236.1) and fifth in wins (20).
McCardell was a two-time all-region pick, by both Daktronics and the ABCA, and two-time first-team All-PSAC East selection as a pitcher and infielder. He was named the ABCA North Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year and the ABCA/Rawlings Golden Glove pitcher for the region in 2007 and was the 2006 PSAC East Pitcher of the Year. McCardell played for the well-known Athens Pirates (GA) College Summer Baseball Club for the 2005 Summer Season.
Wednesday, March 12
Athens Pirates on Youtube!
Check out the Athens Pirates on youtube!
Click on the above mini tv.
Double click on the mini tv and go to the Youtube site directly.
Tuesday, August 21
Pirates announce that Four former players have made it to the Majors in past Five Years
Athens, Georgia:
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Fiorenza brought up to AAA with Mariners Organizaion - 2004 Athens Pirate
Drew Fiorenza of Clemson University, a 15th round pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2006, has been brought up to the Mariner's AAA affiliate in Tacoma, the Tacoma Rainers. Fiorenza was a member of the 2004 Athens Pirates and 4th Athens Pirate to be drafted by the Mariners: Ben Hudson, 1999, 2000; Brandon Moorhead, 2000, 2001; and Brian Kappel, 2003.
Saturday, August 18
Former Athens Pirate Left Hander built bonds in Athens -Feature News Story in the Athens Banner Herald
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| Former Athens Pirate John Lannan |
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Former Athens Pirate, John Lannan, pitching for Nationals v. Barry Bonds
San Francisco, CA.
John Lannan, former left-handed pitcher with the 2004 Athens Pirates, started tonight for the Washington Nationals against the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds. Lannan held Bonds in check through 8 innings allowing just one run. Bonds popped up to the 3rd baseman; walked, hit into a doulbe play and struck out against Lannan.
Lannan was making his third Major League start. Check the 2004 team for Lannan's stats.
The Athens newspaper had this to say about John Lannan:
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/080707/sports_20070807062.shtml
Friday, June 29
Video: Watch a video on Athens Pirates Coach, Ricky Jones - Click on Video Story in Article
Online Athens . Com Video - Click on Story
Thursday, July 12
Recent Athens Pirates' Press Coverage in the Athens Banner Herald Daily Newspaper
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| The Pirates who don't do anything |
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Veggie Tales: The Pirates who don't do anything - Kids - have some Pirate fun with Veggie Tales!
Thursday, June 28
Centerfield - John Fogerty - Original Video
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| Take Me out to the Ball Game - Original Recording 1928 |
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Take me out to the Ball Game - Original Recording 1928
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| Former Athens Pirate - Richie Daigle |
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Former Pirate Richie Daigle moves into starting rotation in Padres Organization - High A
Former Athens Pirate moves from middle relief to the starting rotation in Class-A
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. Former Athens Pirates and North Georgia College & State University baseball player Richie Daigle impressed the San Diego Padres' organization with last year's 6-1 record in middle relief, that they sent him back to Lake Elsinore and into the starting rotation for the 2007 season.
Daigle, a product of Brunswick, appeared in 53 games last season out of the bullpen. He posted a 6-1 record with a 3.42 earned run average, while striking out 36 just a year ago.
This season, after a strenous off-season workout in Dahlonega, Daigle moved into the starting rotation and started 13 games to this point. Although his record and ERA are not what they were last year, he is still on a learning curve with starting games instead of coming out of the bullpen.
This season, Daigle is 3-4 with a 7.86 ERA in 63 innings. Through 13 games, Daigle has almost surpassed his total innings pitched from a season ago. He has allowed 86 hits, while striking out 41.
He got his first victory as a starter on May 15 with a six inning performance in front of the home crowd. His last start was on June 10 in which he lasted just 3 2/3 innings, but appeared on June 15 out of the bullpen.
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| Brian Kappel - Former Athens Pirate |
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Former Pirate Brian Kappel moves up to High A minors in Seattle Mariners system.
Former Athens Pirate and Princeton University pitcher, Brian Kappel, returned to the Mariners farm team in Wisconsin, where he spent most of last season, in May. There he has one save in five appearances and a 2.84 ERA. He began the season with Seattles affiliate in Adelanto, Calif., the High Desert Mavericks. Kappel was 2-1 with a 5.06 ERA in 16 innings there.
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| Former Athens Pirate Brett Campbell |
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Former Athens Pirate John Lannan moves up to AA Harrisonburg Senators with Nationals Organization
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| John Lannan, Former Athens Pirate |
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| Mike "Mac" McCardell, Kutztown University |
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Four Former Athens Pirates chosen in the 2007 MLB draft
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The Athens Pirates announced today that three of their former players were chosen in the top 588 players taken in the draft world.
Mike "Mac" McCardell of Kutztown University (PA) was chosen in the 6th round by the Minnesta Twins as the 212th overall pick. Marcus Davis of Alcorn State Unversity (MS) was chosen in the 18th Round by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 548th player chosen. Brett Butts of Auburn University was chosen by the home-town Atlanta Braves with the 588th overall pick in the 19th round. Tom Hill of The University at Albany (NY) was chosen by the Kansas City Royals in the 34th round.
McCardell, a right-handed pitcher, was 7-3 with five saves and a 2.00 earned-run average in 21 appearances this season. He struck out 86 and walked just 11 in 67.1 innings.
For his career, he finished with a 2.82 ERA, second lowest in school history. He holds the school record for saves (21), third in strikeouts (278), fourth in innings pitched (236.1) and fifth in wins (20).
Im overjoyed for Mike, KU head coach Chris Blum said. Hes surrounded by a great family, and I cant thank Mike and his family enough. They took a chance on Kutztown coming out of high school. I had the pleasure of watching him over four years, to mature and become a truly outstanding player. I cant be happier for Mike and the entire McCardell family.
Its really exciting, because Ive worked for this day for a long time, McCardell said. I was told I may be selected anywhere from the 10th to the 15th round, so to be taken in the sixth round is just unbelievable. I want to thank my parents for always being there for me and coming to all my games. I also want to thank Kutztown University, Coach Blum and the rest of the baseball team for everything theyve done for me.
McCardell played summer ball in 2005 for the Athens Pirates where he was an All-Star in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL).
McCardell is the second-highest draft choice in KU history. Only Ryan Vogelsong, who was taken in the fifth round in 1998, was a higher choice. MCcardell is with the GCL Twins in the Minnesota Organization.
Alcorn State Braves Outfielder Marcus Davis was drafted in the 18th Round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Davis, a senior outfielder from Magee, hit .393 with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs. He was also named the Southwest Athletic Conferences preseason baseball player of the year. Davis is currently with the State College Spikes in the Pirates Organization (MLB).
Brett Butts, a Junior from Auburn University, had a solid season coming out of the bullpen, leading the team in saves (6), innings by a reliever (54) and appearances (24). His 2.83 ERA was 3rd on the team as he went 2-2 on the year, striking out 54 as he walked just 23. "I'm just glad it's over with. I have been stressing about it forever. Since the season ended, I didn't know what to do", Butts said. "I have been a Braves fan forever and it's a little more special to be drafted by the hometown team". Butts went 3-2, 2.61 at three levels in the Braves organization this summer before finishing it at Double-A Mississippi in the Texas League playoffs.
Tommy Hill, Catcher from The University of Albany, NY was chosen in the 34th round by the Kansas City Royals. Hill was the Pirates catcher in the 2005 season.
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Tuesday, May 22
Athens Pirates Seeking Sponsorships to defray increasing costs of running the team
Athens Pirates College Summer Baseball Sponsorship Form.
The Athens Pirates are a College Summer Baseball Club attracting all star quality baseball players from throughout North America but catering to local grown talent.
The team basically offers three types of sponsorships:
Type 1 _______ $250 Provides LISTING ON THE WEB SITE (www.eteamz.com/athenspirates ) as well as ROTATING BANNERS of sponsors as people click on to various pages on the site. Also included is a listing on the TEAM BANNER that hangs on the Home Dugout. Sponsors also receive FIVE SEASON TICKETS valued at $50 each.
Type 2 _______ $500 Same as the above but with TEN SEASON TICKETS; Internet Radio Advertising; In Game Recognition; and other special considerations: e.g. Batboy selection for each game; special road trip offers etc..
Type 3 ________ $50 Season Tickets to all HOME GAMES. Great for give-a-ways for clients, friends, family, and general usage.
Type 4 $_______ Other & Special Purchase Sponsorship for uniforms, hats, bats, balls, equipment, and other special use.
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Sponsor Name, Address, City, State, Zip, E mail, and phone numbers.
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Authorized Representative
Athens Pirates College Summer Baseball Club
www.eteamz.com/athenspirates
PO Box 462
Nicholson, Georgia 30565
1-706-354-6789
1-706-296-4054 Cell
The Great South League is sponsored and coordinated by the Georgia Dugout Club, which is part of the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association, a 501c3 organization.
To COPY the form: 1. Highlight the entire form with the mouse (left click and highlight in blue 2. Right click the mouse on the highlighted blue area and click "copy". 3. Use WORD or similar word processing program and click "paste" 4. Print out the form and mail to: Athen Pirates, PO Box 462, Nicholson, GA 30565
Wednesday, May 16
Pirates to distribute 26,000 Pocket Schedules throughout Northeast Georgia
The Athens Pirates, in association with Southeastern Color Lithographers, will distribute about 26,000 glossy pocket size Athens Pirates College Summer Baseball schedules in the Athens Area. Special Thanks to Henry and Sandy O'Pry and Liz for making this possible as well as our pocket size schedule sponsors: Leon Farmer & Company and Zaxby's.
The Pirates, in association with Pete Barkelew of Bark Marketing and Mike Hodges of Athens Blueprint, will be distributing "Poster Size" 2010 Athens Pirates College Summer Schedule throughout our marketing area.
Bat Boy/Girl Signups & Play Catch with a Player
The Pirates offer every boy and girl a chance to be their Bat Boy/Girl for the Home Games. All you have to do is "ask to sign up" at the entrance gate. Don't forget about our "Play Catch with a Player" program. All you have to do is "ask to sign up" at the entrance gate. Both programs require the presence of a parent/guardian who can "sign" for the child. The Athens Pirates: "Real Baseball for College Baseball Players".
Saturday, March 31
Pirates ready to Raid Foes - typical news coverage (www.onlineathens.com) in local daily paper
Pirates ready to raid foes
Season of transition opens for Park, team
By Chris J. Starrs | Correspondent | Story updated at 12:06 AM on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Bill Park doesn't promise the young men who play on his Athens Pirates summer baseball team that he can get them scholarship offers or professional contracts, but he does make one ironclad guarantee to the players on the 25-man roster.
"I make the players sing the national anthem before every game - I'm a mean guy," the Pirates' longtime general manager said. "If nothing else, by the time a player leaves the Pirates, he knows the national anthem."
The Pirates, who annually showcase the talents of college-aged players from across the country, will crank up their 14th season against the Norcross Astros at 8 p.m. today at Smith Field.
This year will be much different from past seasons, however. Park said the Pirates - who went 42-16 in 2005 - are in a transitional period.
For the last several years, the team has competed in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, but Park decided that because of increasing travel expenses, the Pirates will play most of their games this season under the auspices of the American Amateur Baseball Congress. The Pirates will play about 40 games in their 2007 Summer Season.
"In the last few years, we've played exclusively with the SCBL, but the two teams closest to us in that league - the Anderson (S.C.) Warriors and the Due West (S.C.) Indians - are no longer operating, so we decided to make some changes and play closer to home more," Park said. "Our plan is to play a full schedule again, but we had to make adjustments for travel this summer. Traveling last summer just ate us up."
One aspect of the Pirates that hasn't changed, however, is the desire of players from the Athens area and beyond to continue to hone their skills. Park generally recruits about a dozen players from out of state - who stay with host families - and this year the Pirates held an open tryout to fill out the roster with homegrown talent.
"We kind of waited until the last minute with this year's roster," Park said. "We like to have area high school and college kids because we like to build our crowd with local names."
Among the Northeast Georgia players expected to play this season are Tyler Everson (Franklin County), Adam and Kyle McCollum (Hart County) and former Oconee County players Jessie West and Motie Wiggins, who plays for Georgia College.
"I had always heard this was a good program and a good team to be on for the summer," said Everson, who played two years at Truett-McConnell and has transferred to Southern Polytechnic. "This will be a great learning experience, and I've still got a lot to learn. It's good to get as many innings as you can so you can get a lot of at-bats and see a lot of pitchers."
"I'm glad to be able to be in this atmosphere before I go to college," said pitcher/outfielder Kyle McCollum, who hopes to play at Gordon College. "It can't help but improve my game - I hope to learn a lot about what it takes to play at the college level."
Wiggins, who originally signed with Columbus State after graduating from Oconee County in 2004 but later transferred to Georgia College, is starting his second season with the Pirates.
"In this (Stan Musial) league, we'll play against a lot of older guys and some ex-professionals," he said. "It's a really good experience to face guys who've played at the pro level. And I just see it as good competition and a good way to meet people and network."
Players are also excited about the opportunity to play and learn under coach Ricky Jones, who spent nine years in the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins organizations (playing in 16 games for the Orioles in 1986) and has minor league coaching experience.
"It's a great opportunity," McCollum said. "He's been at the highest level, so he knows what he's talking about. He knows how the game is played."
Pirates Season Opener
OPPONENT: Norcross Astros
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Smith Field (1570 Old Epps Bridge Road)
INFO: www.eteamz.active.com/ athenspirates/ or 706-354-6789
Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 061406
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EVERY kid (and kids at heart too) are invited to take the field with the players and honor America with the National Anthem. The Pirates have a "National Anthym Call" for people interested in singing or playing the National Anthym before every game. Signups are at the entrance gate. "Don't Be Shy: This could be your BIG BREAK! We also have a "band call" for area musicians who want to entertain between doubleheader games.