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YANKEE REBELS 19u & 22u OPENS THE 2013 SUMMER SEASON THIS WEEK
(Catonsville, MD) The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club opens the 2013 summer baseball season this week. The 19u Baltimore Metro League Club will be managed by Coach Gorman Johnson and the 22u Maryland Collegiate League Club will be managed by Coach Bryan Harris. The 19u Club will open at Home (Laurel High) on Tuesday, May 28th versus HCYP Raiders White, while the 22u Team will open on the road (Joe Cannon Stadium) versus the Baltimore Chop in a Double Hitter on Wednesday, May 29th.
Please stay tune for are the latest Yankee Rebels 2013 news at www.yankeerebelsbaseball.com
Saturday, July 2
YANKEE REBELS 15U WIN DIVISION IN PRELIMINARY POOL PLAY AT 16U ROCKVILLE GREATER DC 4th OF JULY TOURNEY!
(Rockville, MD) The Yankee Rebels 15u went undefeated in Pool Play to Capture the Division in the 42nd Annual Rockville Greater Washington July 4th Tournament. The three victories included a 16-1 victory over the second place Baltimore Metro League Gambrills Athletic Club and a last inning come back victory over the talented DC Dynasty Baseball Club. The third victory came at the hands of the Takoma Park Blazers. The Young Rebels scored a Tournament Leading 41 runs while recieving great pitching by Brandon Hovel (Kenwood), Brandon Arvon (Loyola), Matthew Nicholson (Westminster), Brad Childress (Lansdown), and Tommy Fortman (Digital Harbor). The offensive charge was led by Jordan Taylor's (Old Mill) team leading .364 average followed by Jonathan Calvin (River Hill) .333 and Brandon Hovel at . 308. Next up for the #4 Seed Yankee Rebels is a Quarter Final Match Up with #5 Seed LYFAA Elite at Richard Montgomery High School on Sunday Morning (July 3rd) with first pitch slated for 8:45am. The Rebels are the youngest team to advance to the six-team championship bracket in a tournament that started with sixteen teams.
Thursday, June 9
FORMER YANKEE REBEL BOBBY LUCAS SELECTED BY NATIONALS IN 2011 MLB DRAFT
(Catonsville,MD) Former Yankee Rebel Player Robert (Bobby) Lucas was drafted in the 27th round of the 2011 Major League Amateur Baseball Draft. Bobby attended George Washington University. The Big Left-Handed Pitcher joins a parade of ex-Yankee Rebel Baseball Players that have made it to the professional ranks the past 40 years. Bobby's Former Rebel Coach Sherman Reed, Sr. states " Bobby always displayed tremendous upside as a pitcher and I knew that once he was able to master his mechanics he would have an opportunity professionally." The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club is a forty-two year old Amateur Baseball Club based in Baltimore, Maryland with National Recognition for Preparing Players for Collegiate and Professional Baseball Careers.
Monday, August 9
YANKEE REBELS ANNOUNCE TRYOUTS FOR TWO OF IT'S 2011 TEAMS 14U & 15U
(Catonsville,MD) The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club will be holding Tryouts in late August, September, and October for two of it's Club Teams(14u & 15u) for the 2011 Seasons. Please email the Organization at BALL104610@cs.com for more details on specific dates and locations. First Date for new prospects is Saturday, August 21st at 10:00am at CCBC Catonsville College Stadium.
Sunday, July 11
YANKEE REBELS 14U ANNOUNCE CABA WORLD SERIES FINAL ROSTER
(Catonsville, MD) The CABA World Series Bound 14u Yankee Rebels Annouce their Final Maryland Roster. The CABA World Series will be played in Lebanon, Tennessee July 16th-23rd, and will consist of many state champions including Mexico, Japan, Canada, and Puerto Rico
#22 Brandon Allen Hagerstown, MD #13 Brandon Arvon Phoenix, MD #3 Chase Blickenstaff Hagerstown, MD #24 Jonathan Calvin Clarksville, MD #5 Dylan Cooper Glen Burnie, MD #21 Thomas Fortman Baltimore, MD #19 Ryan Gilbert Severn, MD #2 Brandon Hovel Baltimore, MD #9 Kylen Lane Baltimore, MD #12 Geraghty Showe Hagerstown, MD #10 Jordan Taylor Severn, MD #11 Brett Vitkun Williamsport, MD #26 Nick Williams Willaimsport, MD #4 Andrew Witczak Timonium, MD
HEAD COACH: Sherman Reed, Sr. Asst HEAD COACH: Michael Lane Asst COACH: Andre' Calvin Asst COACH: Brian Hames
Wednesday, July 7
YANKEE REBELS 14U RECIEVES MARYLAND AT LARGE BID FOR CONTINENTAL AMATEUR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (CABA) WORLD SERIES!!
(Catonsville, MD) The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club announced on Wednesday that 14U was awarded the Maryland At Large Bid to represent the state in the Continental Amateur Baseball Association (CABA) World Series July 16th-23rd in Lebanon, Tennessee. The World Series will consist of many State Champions including Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The Yankee Rebels last appearance in a CABA World Series was in 2004 with the 16U Ball Club managed by this year's Head Coach of the 14Us, Sherman Reed. Coach Reed states "our goal from day one was to get to the CABA World Series and the day-to-day tough battles in Baltimore Metro League Play have prepared us for this great opportunity."
The Rebels 14u struggled in the final two weeks of League Play as injuries left them with nine players that had to compete over the final few games. The Yankee Rebels will add a total of six new players to the CABA Roster to prepare for the tough battle ahead. The Yankee Rebels had four ball clubs competing in 2010 ranging from 13U to 22U.
Tuesday, July 6
BALTIMORE SUN
Sports Digest 12:30 a.m. EDT, July 6, 2010
Under-14 Yankee Rebels sweep Ohio tournament
The under-14 Baltimore-based Yankee Rebels went undefeated to win the Mick Sharkey Memorial Storm Club 4th of July Baseball Tourney in Cincinnati this weekend. The Rebels won by a combined 66-22 in five games, including a 10-0 win against the defending champion Northern Kentucky Dragons. Andrew Witczak (Calvert Hall) led all batters with a .667 batting average and threw a no-hitter, Jonathan Calvin (River Hill) hit a second-best .636, Brandon Arvon (Loyola) hit a tournament-best two home runs, Jordan Taylor (Old Mill) had a team-high six stolen bases and Brandon Hovel (Kenwood) pitched 61/3 innings with a 1.43 ERA.
Big Poppa by Biggi SmallsMonday, March 29
YANKEE REBELS 13U KICKED OFF THE 2010 BASEBALL SEASON WINNING 4 OF 5 IN MARCH MADNESS TOURNEY!!
(Rehobeth Beach, DE) The Yankee Rebels 13U kicked off the 2010 Baseball Season in solid fashion, winning 4 of 5 contest in the 20 Team "March Madness" Tournament in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware this past weekend. Victims of the Rebels early season success included: Mid-Atlantic Shockers, Delaware Diamond Dawgs, South Jersey YGN, and the Bayside Bombers. The only lose was to the eventual Tournament Champions, Diamond Dreams. Said Rebel Head Coach, Frank Glendon, "the tie breaking formula used after pool play wasn't as favorable for us, but we look forward to being able to call our selves champions in other upcoming tournaments this season."
The Rebels had great early season pitching performances from Chris Anderson, Kevin Doyle, Nick Delp, Andrew Dikes, and Deron Garrity. The Tournament Offensive Stars were Ryan Glendon who batted .643 with 11 rbi to go along with two mammoth home runs, and Robert Catchings .462 batting average that included 8 rbi and two triples. The Yankee Rebels 13u team opens the Baltimore Metropolitan League 2010 Season with a Double Hitter at Severna Park against the Green Hornets on May 1st.
Monday, January 25
YANKEE REBELS 14U IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN THE 2010 METRO LEAGUE SEASON ON MAY 15th With DOUBLE HITTER AT WESTERN HOWARD CO
The Yankee Rebels 14U Team will open the 2010 Baltimore Metro League Season on Saturday, May 15th on the road with a double-hitter against Western Howard County. The Yankee Rebels 14u team closed the 2009 13u Baltimore Metro League Season in dramatic fashion by winning 11 of its final 15 games. The strong finish left them just one game short of capturing the (NABF) National Amateur Baseball Association Regional World Series Playoff Bid.
The 2010 14U Baltimore Metro Sophomore Division will consist of 12 Ball Clubs and Two Divisions (east and west) with the Yankee Rebels 14s participating in the Eastern Division. The Eastern Division will consist of: Baltimore Chop, Forest Hill Storm, Gambrills AC, Harford Sox, MD Monarchs, and Yankee Rebels. The Western Division will consist of: Frederick Hustlers, HCYP Raiders, MD Cardinals, Reisterstown Express, Westminister Titans, and Western Howard County Renegades.
Sunday, December 13
YANKEE REBELS ANNOUNCE WOOD BAT COLLEGIATE SUMMER TEAM TO COMPETE IN MCBL IN 2010
(Catonsville, MD) On December 12, 2009 The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club announced their entry into the Maryland Collegiate Baseball League for the 2010 Summer Baseball Season. The MCBL is a Wooden Bat League designed to provide college ball players with an opportunity to broaden their skills while competing against top collegiate ball players from colleges across the US. Players are 22u and must have remaining college eligibility left to be eligible for participation in the MCBL. The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club has produced hundreds of top collegiate and professional ball players over the past 40 years. "This is another important step in our progression toward remaining the Top Amateur Baseball Club in Maryland," Sherman Reed, the Club's General Manager said. "This will give our top players a chance to remain together throughout their collegiate careers, while remaining close to home during the summer break from school." The Ball Club will be Managed by second year Rebels Coach Gorman Johnson with Steve Marsh assisting. Coach Johnson states "we will probaly be the youngest team in 2010 as many of our players will be in the 19-20 year range but they will be aquiring valuable experience for future years in the league." The 34 Game Schedule begins in late May and run through August 1st.
Monday, September 28
YANKEE REBELS RISING 14U WIN THE WORLD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION'S STATE TOURNAMENT
(Mechanicsville, Md) The Yankee Rebels Rising 14U won the World Baseball Association's State Championship in the rain shorted Tournament on Sunday. Next up for the Yankee Rebels 14s, the WBA Mid-Atlantic Nationals scheduled for October 9-11th.
Saturday, September 26
YANKEE REBELS RISING 14U GO UNDEFEATED IN POOL PLAY TO SECURE #1 SEED IN WORLD BASEBALL ASSOCIATION'S STATE TOURNAMENT!
(Mechanicsville, Md) The Yankee Rebels Rising 14u went undefeated in opening day of Pool Play in the World Baseball Association State Tournament in Southern, Maryland on Saturday. Game #1 featured solid pitching by starter Andrew Witczak who struck out 6 batters in only three inning of work against the Tri-State Arsenals (BLK) from New Jersey. New comer Tommy Fortman closed out the win scattering three hits over the final three innings with 3 strike outs to secure the 11-2 victory. Witczak and Fortman combined pitching effort yielded zero earned runs in the contest. Leading the offense was new comer Jordan Taylor who started the scoring in the second inning by doubling down the left field line to score Ben Strauch and Kylen Lane. Ryan Gilbert keyed the 5-run sixth inning by Launching a long 3-run homer to left following Brandon Hovel's 2-run rbi double that plated Taylor and Dylan Cooper. Right-Handed Pitcher Cooper continued his spectacular post season mastery of Tournament Opponents by stifling the Tri-Star Arsenals (Gray) bats in Game #2, pitching 5 scoreless innings before being lifted in the sixth inning. In the sixth inning New Comer Konrad Anderson made his pitching debut for the Rebels pitching 2/3 of an inning before Witzcak entered the game to record the third out by getting the Arsenal's tough number four hitter to meekly roll out to shortstop Fortman with the bases loaded to keep the score knotted at two-two. The only player with multiple hits was Gilbert who singled in Cooper with the game's first run in the first and later doubled in the fourth. Layman provided the second run of the contest by singling to left to score Cooper with the second run in the fifth inning. With steady rain falling in the bottom of the sixth and final inning due to time restrictions, Fortman raced home from third on a wild pitch for the walk off victory for the Rebels. The win secured the number one seed for the Rebels who will resume play at 11:00 am at Fifth District Park on Sunday in the semi-finals.
Thursday, September 3
YANKEE REBELS BASEBALL CLUB ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF A 2010 NEW 13U TEAM TO IT'S LINE UP
(Catonsville, MD) The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club Announced on Thursday that it will be adding a 13u Baltimore Metro League Team to it's 2010 Team Line-Up. The Team will be Managed by Frank Glendon with Bill Delp Assisting. States Yankee Rebels GM Sherman Reed, "we are pleased to be bringing on board one of Mid-Atlantic Baseball Associates Top Division 1 Teams in the 12u Bracket in 2009. Coach Glendon will be bringing on board a number of already well established ball players." Elite Players interested in joining this Ball Club should contact Coach Glendon direct at yankeerebels13u@yahoo.com . This brings the Yankee Rebels Baseball Club's 2010 Team Line-Up to a Total of Four Teams (13u, 14u, 15u, and 19u)
Saturday, August 29
THREE YANKEE REBELS 13U PLAYERS NAMED TO ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT BASEBALL (ECTB) STARS LAS VEGAS TEAM
The Yankee Rebels Baseball Club Announced on Friday, August 28, 2009 that four of it's current Yankee Rebels 13u Players have been selected to participate on ECTB's (Elite Championship Tournament Baseball) Stars Las Vegas Tournament Team. Players will be represented by five neighboring states of NJ, PA, DE, MD, and VA. The team will participate in the 19th Annual Desert Fall Classic 14U Bracket later this Fall. The Yankee Rebels Players include Ryan Gilbert, Brandon Hovel, and Andrew Witczak. All four players were instrumental in the successful 2009 Baltimore Metro League 13u Yankee Rebels Ball Club.
Wednesday, July 29
THE YANKEE REBELS 13U WIN 2009 WBA MARYLAND SELECT CHAMPIONSHIP
(Mechanicsville,MD) The Yankee Rebels 13u Baseball Team won the 2009 WBA (World Baseball Association) Maryland Select Championship in Mechanicsville, Maryland this past weekend. Despite heavy hearts shared by all after learning that 48 hours earlier Ex-Yankee Rebel Player, Lonnie Hill had disappeared in the ocean near Garden City Beach (south of Myrtle Beach), the Rebels defied the odds by putting together a string of excellent pitched games while displaying stellar defense on their way to capturing the WBA Crown. In the opening game the 13u Yankee Rebels fell to the 14u New Jersey Pine Hill 7-4, after entering the sixth inning tied 2-2 before Pine Hill exploded for 5 additional runs. The only highlight of the game for the Rebels was Brandon Hovel's solo homer to left that traveled more than 320 feet. The Rebels bounced back in Game#2 with a resounding 13-2 win over the Hagerstown Hurricanes. The offense was led by Drew Witczak multiple hit game that included a single and a RBI Double that drove in Ryan Gilbert who previously doubled to lead off the third inning. Devin Beverly added to the offensive surge , scoring four runs and swiping three bases. The trio of Witczak, Andrew Killom, and Hovel combined to pitch a 4-hitter to secure the win. The Semi-final Game was a re-match with the Hurricanes who were out to prove that Game #2 versus the Rebels wasn't a true indication of their team's overall talent. The game was a nail-bitter as both starting pitchers proved to be on top of their games, as the game entered the sixth inning with the Rebels holding on to a slim 1-0 lead. Rebels Pitcher Dylan Cooper pitched perhaps his best game ever as he dominated the Canes facing only four batters over the required minimum on his way to a 4-hit complete game (no walks) shutout victory. The Rebels gave Cooper some breathing room in the sixth inning by scoring three runs on singles by Hovel, Gilbert, and Kylen Lane to secure the 4-0 victory. Rebels catcher, Ryan Gilbert completely shut down the Canes running game by throwing out five "would-be" runners.
The Championship Game started in the same fashion as the Semi-final Game ended, as pitching and defense dominated the contest. The Rebels squared off against the always tough Southern Maryland Renegades, who knocked off top Seed 14u N.J. Pine Hill in their Semi-final game hours earlier. The second inning would prove to be the most critical moment of the game as the inning began with the Renegades loading the bases against Rebels Starter Drew Witczak with no outs. The inning began with Renegades' Kenny walkng, Sams singling to center, and Troy reaching on an error by Rebels Shortstop Andrew Killom. After a brief mound visit by Head Coach Sherman Reed, Witczak settled down by retiring Markey on a fly ball to Ben Strauch in center, Cal on a pop fly back to the mound, and White on a swinging strike out. The Rebels countered in the bottom of the second inning by taking a 1-0 lead on a RBI single by Geno Ciotta, scoring Brandon Layman who had previously singled to begin the inning. Not to be out done by Cooper's stellar pitching performance in the Semis, Witczak made Ciotta's game changing RBI single stand by allowing only two hits over the final five innings to give the Rebels the WBA Maryland Select 13u Championship and a 1-0 win. "After all we've been through with the tragedy surrounding Lonnie this makes the Championship extra special," Coach Reed said. "It's not often you get two back-to-back pitching performances like this in tournament play. Coop was in a zone out there in the semis and Witczak got stronger and more dominate as the game went on." Witczak was quick to credit his defense in the win mentioning key plays made by Lane around the bag at first in the final inning as the rain poured down.
The Championship Win by the Rebels gives them a berth in the Mid-Atlantic States on September 25-27th at Chancellor's Run Regional Park in Great Mills, MD. Additionally, the WBA announced that the Rebels also won a paid birth in the Mid-Atlantic Nationals that will be held on October 10-11th at Laurel Spring Park in LaPlata, MD.
Friday, July 24
YANKEE REBELS GM SHERMAN REED NAPPED AS ECTB ELITE STARS RISING 14U 2009 WINTER HEAD BASEBALL COACH!!
(Bally,PA) Current Yankee Rebels GM Sherman Reed, Sr. has been chosen by ECTB (Elite Championship Tournament Baseball) to Manage it's rising 14u Elite Stars Baseball Team. The Elite Stars are top players selected from the five Neighboring States of NJ, PA, DE, MD, and VA to Represent ECTB in Winter Play in such venues as Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Kissimmee FL, and Puerto Rico. Reed will be recruiting for this squad with assistance from ECTB's Pro-Like Combines scheduled for Pennsylvania in July and August. Reed has amassed a record of 7-5 for ECTB in past assignments with the Organization.
Wednesday, July 22
SIX YANKEE REBELS 14U PLAYERS PICKED TO REPRESENT BALTIMORE IN JAPAN CONTEST
(Baltimore,MD) As part of an Exchange Program with Baltimore City and their Sister City Kawasaki, Japan, two Exhibition Baseball Games will be played in Baltimore between the two Youth Baseball Programs. Johns Hopkins University Asst Baseball Coach, Steve Duncan and Rebels Coach Carey Cheek will manage the Baltimore Squad. Six Yankee Rebels Baseball Players (C. Blackston,C. Cheek,J. Garrison,D. Gross, M. McPhearson, and G. Quarles) have been chosen to participate on the Baltimore Team. The two games will be played on July 26th at Gilman High School and July 28th at Johns Hopkins University. The Baltimore Team will return the favor to it's Japan Counterpart by visiting Japan in 2010 to participate in two additional contest. Bob Wall and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks are over seeing this event.
Tuesday, July 21
YANKEE REBELS 14U QUALIFIES FOR 2009 NABF WORLD SERIES
The Yankee Rebels 14U Baseball Team qualified for the 2009 NABF (National Amateur Baseball Federation) World Series. The 14U Team was led my first-year Rebel Manager Carey Cheek, who played professionally for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rebel 14s concluded the 2009 Regular Baltimore Metro League Season with a solid 18-14 record. Coach Cheek credited the overall team speed for the success of the 2009 Ball Club. Cheek stated "we played very aggressive on the bases by taking the extra base hit and staying out of double play situations by stealing a ton of bases." The Yankee Rebels stole a league leading 120 bases. Cheek will be scavenging the Baltimore Metropolitan Area the next five months looking for added talent that he hopes will put his 2010 team on top of the Metro League Standings next spring.
Sunday, June 28
Yankee Rebels 13U Finishes Among The Leagues Top Four Teams in Second Half of the 2009 Metro League Season
(Catonsville,MD) The 2009 13u Yankee Rebels win 11 of their final 15 games to finish fourth among the eighteen Metro Ball Clubs in the second half of 2009 League Play. Only the Frederick Hustlers, Md Cardinals, and Md Orioles had better records than the Rebels over that period of games. Head Coach, Sherman Reed attributes the team's turn around to solid second half pitching performances from Brandon Hovel, Andrew Killom, and Dylan Cooper. Said Reed, "we've always had capable pitchers on this team and it was just a matter of time before they realized how effective they could be at this level of play. Killom really aided the late charge by his dominate performances from the bull pen." Reed went on to praise his solid in-field defense that consisted of Hovel, Killom, Devin Beverly and Kylen Lane. The Yankee Rebels hope that this late season surge will be enough to qualify for League Post Season Play, along with success in Meriden, Connecticut at the upcoming Silver City Grand Slam Tournament July 3rd - 5th.
Wednesday, June 10
FORMER YANKEE REBEL STEVE BUMBRY IS DRAFTED BY THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Former Yankee Rebel and Virginia Tech Star Steve Bumbry was drafted in the 12th round by the Baltimore Orioles in yesterday's First Year Annual Amateur Baseball Draft. Steve's Former Yankee Rebels Head Coach Sherman Reed, Sr. states "it was a privilege having the opportuntiy to coach a player of Steve's ability. He played at a high intensity level whenever he stepped onto the field, and it had a dramatic effect on his teammates." Steve is the son of Orioles Hall of Fame Center Fielder Al Bumbry. Al starred for the Baltimore Orioles from 1972 to 1984. Steve continues a long cycle of former Rebels Players that have advanced to the professional ranks.
Saturday, April 4
Yankee Rebels 13u Advance to The Championship Bracket of the Beast of the East Tournament in Southern Md
(Hollywood, MD) The Yankee Rebels 13u Openned the 2009 Season in good fashion on Saturday morning by advancing to the Championship Bracket of the Beast of the East Tournament with their split of games with South Md River Dogs and the Southern Md Storm. The success in day one of the tournament was highlighted by Pitcher Dylan Cooper's superb complete game 4-hitter against the pesky South Md River Dogs. The Rebels will enter game #3 against the 10th seed in the championship bracket at 8:00 am on Sunday morning.
Monday, January 26
2009 YANKEE REBELS 13U TO COMPETE IN THE TOUGH BALTIMORE METRO EASTERN DIVISION
The Baltimore Metro Baseball League Announced on January 25, 2009 that the Yankee Rebels 13u will be part of the highly competitive Eastern Division. The Dale Murphy League will consist of 18 Baseball Clubs split between Eastern and Western Divisions. The 2009 Season will mark the return of Head Coach Sherman Reed, Sr. whose last recruited team in 2005 ranked 24th nationally and produced several collegiate players. Here's how the 2009 Baltimore Metro Dale Murphy League Stacks Up:
EASTERN DIV: 1. Forest Hill 2. Harford Sox 3. HCYP Blue 4. Gambrills Titans 5. Md Mudhens 6. Md Orioles 7. Northeast Indians 8. Reisterstown Express 9. Yankee Rebels
WESTERN DIV: 1. Broadneck Bruins 2. Frederick Hustlers 3. HCYP White 4. Gambrills Outlaws 5. Kingson Royals 6. Lake Shore 7. Md Cardinals 8. Titans 9. WHC Renegades
Stay tune for the official announcement of the Entire Yankee Rebels 13u Schedule Planned for February 15, 2009 Release!
Saturday, January 3
Winter Workouts Begin for the Newly Recruited 2009 Yankee Rebels 13u Team
The 2009 Yankee Rebels 13u Metro Team will begin preparations for the 2009 season on January 3, 2009 with the start of the winter training program. This is the first recruited team for Head Coach Sherman Reed, Sr. in nearly four years as he re-enters the coaching ranks. The last recruited team by Reed in 2005 was nationally ranked and produced several impact collegiate ball players. Reed will continued to over see the Yankee Rebels Organization as General Manager as the organization celebrates it's 40th Year Anniversary. Both 14u and 19u teams will join the 13u Line-Up of Highly Competitive 2009 Yankee Rebels Baseball Club Teams.
Wednesday, May 9
YANKEE REBELS 11u and 13u 2007 Season is Underway
The Yankee Rebels 11u and 13u 2007 season kicked off on April 21, 2007. For standings and schedule, please go to baltimoremetrobaseball.com
Monday, August 14
Rebels 19u Elite Loses in Semi Finals of BPA Regional Championship Tournament 8 - 0 To St. Mary's
Saint Mary's Blue Storm stormed by the Yankee Rebels 8 - 0 on their way to the Finals of the BPA Regional Championship Series on August 13, 2006. The Rebels self destruct in the very first inning allowing 4 unearn runs on two errors. They were never able to recover as the offense was only able to muster 5 hits.
Sunday, August 13
YANKEE REBELS ELITE 19u WIN DIVISION & TOP SEED IN NINE TEAM FIELD OF THE BPA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES !!!!
The Yankee Rebels Elite 19u dashed to the Divisional Title and Tournament's #1 Seed after day one of the Baseball Players Association (BPA) Regional Championship Tournament in Lusby Maryland. Great Rebels pitching proved dominate for day one foes Northern, Va Patriots and Bowie Glory Days.
In game number one, Brett DiPasquale (Calvert Hall/ Belmont Abbey) pitched a complete game 2-hitter while striking out 13 in route to a 1-0 shut out win over the Northern, VA Patriots. Steve Benvenuto (Snow Hill) singled in John Jackson in the second inning for the game's only run.
In game number two, the pitching dominance continued with Mike Bell (Landsdown/St. John River)hurling a complete game 4-3 victory over the Bowie Glory Days. Bell struck out a season high 17 batters in the eighth inning overtime affair. The offense was highlighted by Steve Bumbry's (Dulaney/Virginia Tech) eighth inning two-run double. The team's first run was scored on an rbi double by Brett Sanders (Franklin/Chesapeake).
The Yankee Rebels enters Sunday's semi-final game as the Tournaments #1 seed.
THE 19u YANKEE REBELS ELITE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION'S MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ON AUGUST 12th & 13th !!
On August 7, 2006 the Yankee Rebels Baseball Club announced that a team of recent and former players will unite to participate in the Baseball Players Association (BPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Tournament. This elite team will be managed by Sherman Reed, Sr. with Rick Sillaman assisting. Reed states that " this tournament will give our current rising college freshmen and other returning college players a final chance at competitive ball before they head into their collegiate fall programs." The tournament will be played on August 12th and 13th at Calvert and Patuxent High Schools in Calvert County Maryland.
Monday, February 20
2006 METRO SEASON OPENING GAMES ANNOUNCED for 16u & 19u YANKEE REBELS!!
The 2006 Yankee Rebels 16u will open the Baltimore Metro League Season at Home (CCBC-Dundalk)with a Double-Hitter against the Putty Hill Panthers on Sunday, May 21st.
The 2006 Yankee Rebels 19u will open the Baltimore Metro League Season on the road at Westminster with a Double-Hitter against the Titans Baseball Club on May 28, 2006.
The complete schedule will be posted on the calendar section in early April!
Sherman Reed Accepts GM Position With the Yankee Rebels Baseball Club
Long time amateur baseball coach, Sherman Reed, Sr. will act as General Manager for the Yankee Rebels Baseball Club in 2006. Reed will assist President and Founder Joe Palmer in Day-to-Day management of the organization.
The 2006 Yankee Rebels Baseball Club will consist of two teams that will participate in the Baltimore Metro League. The 19u team will be managed by Rick Sillaman and the 16u team will be managed by Rich Barr. There are limited opennings on both teams, so please contact Sherman Reed (410-608-6396) for information on the January/February Winter Training and Tryouts that are under way.
IT'S OFFICIAL! REBELS PITCHER MIKE BELL & OUTFIELDER STEVE BUMBRY ARE NAMED TO THE 2005 NABF HIGH SCHOOL WORLD SERIES ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM !!!
On September 16, 2005, The National amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) Announced that Yankee Rebels 17u Right Handed Pitcher Mike Bell and Outfielder Steve Bumbry have been named to the 2005 NABF High School Showcase World Series "All-Tournament" Team. With nearly 500 players participating in the five-day national event, only twenty-one players received this honor. The Yankee Rebels 17u, managed by Sherman Reed, Sr., was one of only four teams (among 32 that participated) to have multiple players receive "ALL-Tournament" Honors.
Mike and Steve played pivotal roles in the successful 2005 Yankee Rebels Baltimore Metropolitan League Season, and continued to perform at peak levels at the 2005 NABF High School Showcase World Series in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Congratulations to Mike Bell, Steve Bumbry and the entire 2005 17u Yankee Rebels Baseball Club on a GREAT 2005 season!
Rebels Pitcher Patrick Smith and Outfielder Steve Bumbry Are Selected to Participate in Chicago White Sox Invitation Only Camp
Yankee Rebels hard throwing right hander Pat Smith (North County H) and Outfielder Steve Bumbry (Dulaney H), both rising seniors have been selected to participate in a private invitation only workout with the Chicago White Sox. Pat Smith had dominating performances for the 2005 Yankee Rebels 17s in his role as closer and spot starter. Pat also opened eyes with his performance in the recent NABF High School Showcase World Series. Pat also played flawless shortstop for the Rebels when he wasn't on the mound.
Rebels Outfielder Steve Bumbry led the team with a .369 batting average, while finishing second in hits, rbi's, stolen bases, and on base percentage. Bumbry also earned spots on "Team Maryland" and Lou Holcumb's Mid-Atlantic Showcase Team.
EAST COBB GEORGIA WINS THE NABF 17u SHOWCASE WORLD SERIES!
East Cobb had to score three runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to take the lead over the Long Island Titans in the Championship Game of the NABF 17u Showcase World Series in Greensboro, NC. East Cobb had to go nine innings to secure the win over the pesky Titans from Long Island, NY.
The Yankee Rebels 17u was eliminated in the opening round of the Championship Bracket after emerging from pool play as the #1 seed in the "E" Division, which comprised of Kentucky, Missouri, and Florida. The Rebels were eliminated by the New York Lightning 7-2.
NABF is set to announce the 2005 All-Tournament Team in it's September, 2005 Newsletter. Michael Bell (Pitcher) and Steve Bumbry (Outfielder) of the Yankee Rebels have both been nominated for this award.
PITCHER MIKE BELL and OUTFIELDER STEVE BUMBRY ARE NOMINATED FOR THE NABF 2005 HIGH SCHOOL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM!!!
Yankee Rebels 17u Pitcher Mike Bell and Outfielder Steve Bumbry have been nominated for the 2005 National amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) High School Showcase All Tournament Team. The final team is expected to be announced in September, 2005.
Bell pitched a total of 9-1/3 innings to a sleek earn run average of 2.89, including an impressive complete game 3-hitter opening win over Kentucky 3-2. Mike Bell also led the Yankee Rebels 17u Baseball Club with a 6 and 1 record on their way to the 4th best overall record in the fourteen team 18u Baltimore Metropolitan Summer League. Mike is expected to make his final college choice in the next 5-7 days.
Yankee Rebels Outfielder Steve Bumbry led the team with an impressive World Series Batting average of .461. Bumbry impressed several colleges with his consistent overall play. Bumbry also led the Yankee Rebels 17u Baseball Club in batting in the Baltimore Metropolitan 18u Summer League. Bumbry batted .369 and was second on the team in hits (31), RBI (18), stolen base (6), and on base percentage (.474). Bumbry also was a member of the recent "Team Maryland" Club that participated in the elite Oklahoma Showcase Tournament in June.
THE ACCOLADES CONTINUE TO COME IN FOR THE TALENTED 2005 YANKEE REBELS 17U BASEBALL CLUB!
YANKEE REBELS 17u WIN DIVISIONAL TITLE IN ROUND 1 OF POOL PLAY IN NABF HS SHOWCASE WORLD SERIES IN GREENSBORO,NC
The Yankee Rebels 17u Team Clinched the "E" Division Title in Pool Play at the 2005 NABF High School Showcase World Series in Greensboro, NC by sweeping the first two games in divisional play. Michael Bell (Lansdowne H) pitched a complete game 3-hitter in the 3-2 victory over Lexington, Kentucky in the opener. The offense was led by Sherman Reed's (Catonsville H/Southern) RBI double off the 375' sign in right center field, and Mike Moss (St Paul) game winning 2-RBI double in the sixth inning. The sixth inning comeback started with a leadoff double by Steve Bumbry (Dulaney H) followed by Tavon Terry's (Milford Mill D/Southern) single to left.
The Rebels excellent pitching continued in Game #2 as they squared off in a night contest against the Florida Cougars at the beautiful Ball Park at UNC-Greensboro. Brett Mashburn (Thomas Johnson H/Lehigh) pitched a solid 6-2/3 innings with 7-Strikeouts, before giving away to Closer Pat Smith (North County H) who struck out the Cougars number 4-hitter with the tieing and winning runs aboard to secure the 4-3 win. The offense was led by Steve Bumbry, who went 3/3 with a walk and RBI along with Mike Hall's (Broadneck H) 2/4 with 1 RBI performance. Pat Smith singled to center to place Mike Bell with the walk off victory.
The Yankee Rebels failed to take advantage of their #1 Bracket seed in the Championship round by losing the Opening Game to the New York Lightning 7-2.
The trip to the 2005 National Amature Baseball Federation's 2005 High School World Series proved to be very beneficial to parents and players, as many were able to visit and tour many of the fine University Campuses in the Greater North Carolina Area. Wake, UNC, UNC-Wilmington, Duke, Greensboro College, and Elon were some of the schools that attended games played by the Yankee Rebels 17s. The Yankee Rebels Announced that 6 of their 7 current Rising College Freshmen have committed and secured roster spots for the 2006 college baseball season.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2005 YANKEE REBELS 17s!
1. Mark Bafford (Sr)
2. Michael Bell (C.Fres)
3. Steve Bumbry (Sr)
4. Michael Hall (Jr)
5. Kyle Howes (C.Fres)
6. Kody Kreis (C.Fres)
7. Brett Mashburn (C.Fres)
8. Michael Moss (Jr)
9. Sherman Reed, Jr. (C.Fres)
10. Rick Sillaman, Jr. (Sr)
11. Patrick Smith (Sr)
12. Tavon Terry (C.Fres)
13. TJ Thomas (C.Fres)
Manager: Sherman Reed, Sr
Coach: Al Bumbry
Coach: Rick Sillaman, Sr.
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YANKEE REBELS DRAW TOUGH DIVISION FOR ROUND 1 of NABF SHOWCASE HIGH SCHOOL WORLD SERIES
The Yankee Rebels 17s, who finished fourth in the 14 team Baltimore Metro 18u Senior League , have drawn one of the toughest Divisions in the upcoming NABF World Series High School Showcase. The announcement was made on July 18th that the Rebels will be part of Division "E" that will include St. Louis, Kentucky, and Florida. The field will include 32 teams from from across the US, showcasing some of the top young ball players in America.
The opening day ceremonies and team introductions begin on Thursday morning, July 21, 2005 at 9:00 am with World Series play beginning in the afternoon. Colleges and major league scouts are preparing themselves for a busy five days of major tournament play that will include sixteen games on Thursday. The Yankee Rebels 17s joins the Chesapeake Clippers as Maryland's only representatives.
Follow the Rebels journey through this major tournament by going to www.nabf.com
ESPN Theme#1 SEED YANKEE REBELS 17s FINISHES 2nd In THE 2005 MASON DIXION FOURTH OF JULY BASEBALL TOURNEY
The Yankee Rebels earned the #1 Seed in the semi-finals of the Maxon Dixon July 4th Baseball Tournament after round robin play in Manchester, Maryland. The recipe for success were the excellent starting pitching of Mike Bell, Brett Mashburn, and Pat Smith along with spectacular defense and timely hitting. After a thrilling 2-1 victory over St Pauls School in the semi-finals on Monday morning, the Rebels squared off with #3 seed Chesapeake Clippers in the Championship Game.
In thrilling fashion, the Rebels scored 6 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning (highlighted by Kody Kreis' bases loaded double) to take a 7-5 lead. TJ Thomas pitched six gutty innings of baseball to provide the Rebels with an opportunity to secure the Championship; however, the Clippers scored seven in the top half of the seventh and held on for a 12-7 win. The Yankee Rebels 17s, Baltimore Metro's Youngest 18u team, provided an exciting brand of baseball over the four day holiday tournament weekend as they prepare for the NABF High School Showcase World Series in Greensboro, NC on July 20th.
The Tournament Offensive Batting Averages Were:
1. Sherman Reed, Jr. .500
2. Patrick Smith .429
3. Steve Bumbry .421
4. Michael Hall .353
5. Tavon Terry .316
6. Ricky Sillaman .286
7. Kody Kreis .263
8. Michael Bell .250
9. Mark Bafford .200
REBELS ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL TEAM HOTEL for NABF HS SHOWCASE WS!
The Yankee Rebels are pleased to announce that the Biltmore Suites Hotel in High Point, North Carolina has been chosen as the Official Team Hotel for the 2005 NABF High School Showcase World Series in Greensboro, North Carolina. This hotel is centrally located to most of the world-class ball parks that will be used to accommodate this major event. Parents and guest are encouraged to book rooms fast as the rush for Hotel Accommodations in the Metro Greensboro area begin to rapidly fill!
The complete Hotel information is as follow:
BILTMORE SUITES HOTEL
4400 Regency Drive
High Point, North Carolina 27265
Phone: 336-812-8188
Fax: 336-812-8185
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REBELS ANNOUNCE SPONSOR PARTNERSHIP W/ Under Armour Apparel
Under Armour Performance Apparel has agreed to assist the 2005 Yankee Rebels Baseball Club by providing it's world renowned performance apparel at sharply reduced pricing.
Details of this great opportunity will be unveiled at the Final Parent/Player Meeting on March 13th at Woodbridge Elementary School.
YANKEE REBELS OPENS 2005 WITH DH VERSUS REISTERSTOWN!!!!!!
The Yankee Rebels 17s will open the 2005 Baltimore Metro Season at home (CCBC-Catonsville) with a double hitter against the Reisterstown Indians on Saturday, May 28th.
The full schedule to follow!
2005 REBELS 17u TO BE AWARDED COVETED NABF HS SHOWCASE WS!!!
As one of only two Baltimore Metro 2005 17u Teams, the Yankee Rebels will Be Awarded one of two births to the Nation's Premier High School Showcase World Series. The 2005 Yankee Rebels 17u team (that will compete in the 18u Senior Baltimore Metro League) will represent the state of Maryland in the 2005 National Amateur Baseball Federation's (NABF) High School Showcase World Series. The World Series will be played in Greensboro, North Carolina the third week in July. Over 82 colleges and universities attended last year's event, which also included scouts from several MLB Teams.
More information will be coming over the next few months regarding this excellent opportunity for our current High School Juniors. The 2005 season represents the final opportunity for current Juniors to be showcased before the November 2005 early signing period, and the final signing period in April, 2006.
CONGRATULATIONS 2005 REBELS 17s!!!!
2005 Yankee Rebels 17u Will Be High School Showcase Eligible
The 2005 Yankee Rebels 17u Baseball Club will be classified as High School Showcase eligible by NABF and other National Amateur Baseball Associations. What does this all mean:
-If you are currently a High School Junior with the Rebels 2005 Team, you'll be qualified to compete for the coveted NABF High School Showcase World Series in North Carolina this summer. This is one of the most highly attended tournaments by colleges and pro scouts in the country, while competing in the tough 18u Baltimore Metro League!
-If you are currently a High School Senior with the Rebels 2005 Team, the Showcase World Series will allow for you to be seen by many MLB Scouts. This tournament will no doubt prepare you for the 2005 college Fall Ball Season.
There are only a limited number of positions available on the 2005 Yankee Rebels 17u team, so please contact Coach Reed immediately for more informations at 410-608-6396. Winter workouts begin in January!
FINAL 2004 LEAGUE STATS "TOP OFFENSIVE PERFORMERS"
TOP BATTERS: HITS:
1. K.Howanski.373 1.K.Howanski 37
2. T.Terry .359 2.T.Terry 37
3. S.Reed .337 3.M.Moss 35
4. L.Hyle .322 4.S.Reed 30
5. M.Moss .309 5.M.Simmons 28
RUNS: RBI:
1. M. Simmons 30 1.T.Terry 31
2. S. Reed 27 2. K.Howanski 18
3. T. Terry 26 3. M. Simmons 17
4. M. Moss 20 4. C. Smith 16
5. K. Howanski 19 5. M. Milburn 14
6. S. Reed 14
ON BASE %: STOLEN BASE:
1. T. Terry .492 1. S.Reed 16
2. S. Reed .473 2. M.Simmons 13
3. K.Howanski .436 3. M.Milburn 8
4. L. Hyle .400 4. BJCampbell 7
5. WTurlington.355 5. T.Terry 6
REBELS 2004 CABA World Series Statistics
BATTING (15 minimum AT Bats):
1. Mike Moss .435
2. Corey Feezer .400
3. Tavon Terry .292
4. Marco Simmons .261
5. Chris Smith .250
6. Kody Kreis .227
7. Ken Howanski .217
8. Matt Milburn .133
9. BJ Campbell n/a
10. Lance Hyle n/a
11. Matt Kidd n/a
12. Sherman Reed n/a
13. BJ Thomas n/a
14. Will Turlington n/a
PITCHING (5 minimum innings):
1. Matt Kidd .750
2. Lance Hyle 3.073
3. BJ Campbell 3.500
4. TJ Thomas 8.647
5. Chris Smith 15.522
6. Cory Feezer n/a
7. Ken Howanski n/a
8. Marco Simmons n/a
9. Will Turlington n/a
YANKEE REBELS 2004 CABA WORLD SERIES TEAM ROSTER
2004 Yankee Rebels World Series Participates:
1. BJ Campbell
2. Corey Feezer
3. Ken Howanski
4. Lance Hyle
5. Matt Kidd
6. Kody Kreis
7. Matt Milburn
8. Mike Moss
9. Sherman Reed, Jr.
10. Marco Simmons
11. Chris Smith
12. Tavon Terry
13. TJ Thomas
14. Will Turlington
Manager: Sherman Reed, Sr.
OVER 220 GUEST ATTEND THE 2004 YANKEE REBELS 16s BULL ROAST
Fun was had by all on April 23, 2004, as the Yankee Rebels Celebrated the start of the 2004 Baseball Season. Over 220 guest attended the team's annual Bull Roast and Silent Auction. The event included dancing, door prizes, raffles, and an extensive buffet menu.
The highlight of the evening included the official introductions of the 2004 Yankee Rebels Baseball Players. Also in attendance was the co-founder of the Yankee Rebels Baseball Club (Mr. Joseph Palmer) and the President of the Maryland Old Timers Baseball Association (Mr. Bob Pitt). This event took place at Martins North Point in Baltimore.
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The Yankee Rebels Kick off the 2004 Baltimore Metro Season with a 6:00 p.m. game against the Carroll County Rangers at CCBC Catonsville College on Tuesday, May 25th! SEE CALENDAR SECTION FOR TENTATIVE 2004 SCHEDULE!
STRONG FLORIDA PITCHING SLOWS REBELS RUSTY BATS!!
The Yankee Rebels 16s Find Florida Pitching Hard to Overcome. The Yankee Rebels 16s opened the 2004 season with erratic play in Cocoa, Florida. The two month break from competitive play was evident as the Yankee Rebels squandered several opportunities to advance to the metal round. For example, the rebels went into the seventh inning with a 5-2 lead over the Space Meterors (the eventual tournament winners), before losing 7-5. However, the experience was invaluable as the hitters faced consistent good pitching with most guys hitting the radar gun in the 80's. Also, the baseball staff for the University of Florida was present, and requested written information on Rebel players. Congratulations to new comer William Turlington, who led the team in hitting in Fall Baseball and the Cocoa, Florida Tournament. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2004 YANKEE REBELS COCOA FLORIDA TOURNAMENT TEAM:
1. W. Turlington .455
2. K. Howanski .333
3. T. Terry .300
4. K. Kreis .286
5. S. Bumbry .250
6. M. Moss .250
7. S. Reed .250
8. L. Hyle .200
9. C. Smith .167
10. S. Szeliga .143
11. R. Jones .111
Manager: Sherman Reed, Sr.
Coach: Al Bumbry
2004 YANKEE REBELS 16s TO OPEN SEASON IN SUNNY FLORIDA !
(The Yankee Rebels 2004 Season will kick off in sunny Florida at the New Years Baseball Blast at Cocoa. The tournament will run from January 1 - 4th. Please follow the teams success by going to the calendar section for game results)
2003 Yankee Rebels 15s FINISHES 8th IN CABA WORLD SERIES !
The Yankee Rebels 2003 15s represented the state of Maryland well with an eighth place finish in the Continential Amature Baseball Association (CABA) World Series in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The highlite of the series was a win over the Settle Washington Stars (Ranked 3rd in the country by USA Sports Rankings). The stars won the World Series and the Yankee Rebels came up one hit short of advancing to the championship game of the consolation bracket.
The good news is that the Yankee Rebels new 16s have their entire core of impact players returning for the 2004 year. With notification that several players are being recruited for the next level (college),many eyes will be on this talented 2004 squad. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2003 CABA WORLD SERIES PARTICIPATES:
1. Ryder Ansell
2. Kenneth Howanski
3. Lance Hyle
4. Colin Keelan
5. Kody Kreis
6. Sean Laverty
7. Andrew Markey
8. Michael Moss
9. Marco Simmons
10. Christopher Smith
11. Calvin Stephens
12. Sherman Reed, Jr.
13. Tavon Terry
MANAGER: Sherman Reed, Sr.
Asst. Mgr: Kevin Keelan
Coach: Ronald Markey
Coach: Chuck Ansell
