The following former members of the Florida Bombers have been nominated for Induction into the Florida Bombers Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2008 Gaby Sanchez became the first player ever inducted into the Florida Bombers Hall of Fame. Players must have a minimum of 4 years removed from playing in the organization to be elgible for Hall of Fame consideration. The 2009 nominees are the following.

Camilo Vazquez

JP Arencibia

Jemile Weeks

Kevin Moses

David Espinosa

Javi Socorro

Yonder Alonso

Willy Hernandez

Sean Watson

Aaron Braithwaite

the selection will be announced on September 1 with the inductuin ceremonies happening this Fall.

The Florida Bombers finished 2009 as the franchise second winningest team of All Time with a 2009 record of (46-7-1)  .869 Winning PCT . In 2006 the Bombers also won 46 Games but that season they lost 8 games. 2009 brought some great moments that included a 25 game winning streak , the Florida Bombers National Classic Championship making it back to back National Classic Championships, it also saw the Bombers win the FAU Showdown. It saw the Bombers defeat 13 Teams that were Ranked in the Top 40 and 4 Wins over Teams Ranked in the Top 10 including a 4-2 win over the Nations # 2 Ranked Team the ABD Bulldogs.

2009 also brought the Bombers some difficult memories , none more difficult than the Championship game in the 2009 WWBA versus the East Cobb Braves, a game that saw the Bombers 3 outs away from capturing their 6 th WWBA National Championship only to squander a 10-1 lead and lose the game by a score of 11-10. The Bombers rebounded well after that devastating loss and were a perfect 9-0 in the BCS Championships only to lose to the St.Louis Pirates the eventual BCS Champion by a score of 4-1.So as the Bombers say good bye to 2009 it isnt without joy and agony that they await 2010. The Bombers have 9 returning players in 2010 led by Centerfielder CT Bradford and Rightfielder Dale Carey as well as Pitching Staff leader Ben Lively.

2009 also saw possibly the best second basemen in Bombers History Frankie Ratcliff play his final season , it saw Micheal Broad one of the best offensive Shortstops in team History, and CT Bradford one of the grittiest Bombers of All Time, as well as Micheal Ohlman one of the finest catchers to ever wear the Bombers uniform. On the mound Steven Ewing led the staff in wins and quality starts, Ben Lively every time out gave the Bombers a chance to win as he pitched 4 outstanding Innings in the 2009 WWBA Championship game putting the Bombers in position to win their 6 th Title only to fall short.

2009 saw Bombers catcher Micheal Ohlman sign a contract with the Baltimore Orioles in the neighborhood of 1 Million Dollars, 2008 Bombers M.V.P. JR Murphy signed a contract with  the  New York Yankees worth over 1 Million Dollars. Murphy is the only player in the history of the Florida Bombers to win the offensive Triple Crown as he did that in 2008. 2009 also saw 6 Juniors commit to 4 year college programs.

As 2010 approaches the Bombers organization will look to reach new heights with the  purchase of their own Baseball Facility as well as their Alumni Reunion weekend. The Bombers will now focus on 2010 with work beginning immediatly, like the Bombers slogen goes "Success is Never Final". The 2010 National Classic will be better than ever as will the 2010 FAU Showdown. The Bombers will look to get back to Farmington to win the Enevitable Connie Mack National Championship.

So we close the book on 2009 and look forward to a prosperous 2010.

The Florida Bombers 2010 Junior Class is stacking up to be one of the best classes of All Time. The Bombers have had 6 of its Juniors already commit to college , with  several others still waiting to make decisions. The following is the current list of 2010 commitments.

INF  -  David Perkins      -   Duke University

OF    -  Dake Carey        -   University of Miami

OF    -  CT Bradford        -   Mississippi State

RHP  -   Colby Sims        -   Florida State University

RHP  -   Ben Lively         -    University of Central Florida

OF    -   Zac Houck         -    University of North Florida

The Florida Bombers (25-4) defeated the All American Prospects in the Championship game of the 2009 National Classic by a score of 7-5. The Prospects finished the Classic with a record of (5-1) as the Bombers finished (6-0). The 20 Team National Classic featured 4 programs that are Ranked in the Top 10 Nationally, matching up the Nations # 1 team versus the Nations # 4 Team.

Tournament M.V.P. Frankie Ratcliff a University of Miami signee got things going in the top of the first Inning with an opposite field Homerun to put the Bombers ahead 1-0. The Prospects tied things at 1-1 in the bottom of Inning # 2. The Prospects then took a 2-1 lead after 3 Innings of play, before the Bombers scored 3 Runs in the top of the fourth Inning on a Zeke Devoss 3 Run Homerun that put the Bombers up 4-2.The Prospects trimmed the lead in the bottom of the 4th Inning making it a 4-3 Ball game. Micheal Broad Doubled to open the 5th and was followed by a David Richardson Homerun to put the Bombers up 6-3. In the top of the 6th Inning the Bombers added a run to lead 7-3, before the Prospects rallied to cut the lead to 7-5. CT Bradford was brought in to pitch with 2 outs in the bottom of the 6th Inning with the tying run at the plate and got a ground ball out to finish the 6th Inning. Bradford Struckout the side in the 7th for his (1) Save of the year. The Bombers have now captured back to back National Classic Championships and have won 17 Games in a Row in 2009. "Right after the draft when we got back some of our guys we have played really consistant baseball, this season is very reminisant of last year when we ran off 27 wins in a row and played our best baseball during the WWBA National Championships, I think we are heading to Georgia this summer with the right frame of mind and playing with the tempo we were hoping for "says coach Fernandez. "We know how hard it is to win the WWBA Championship , but it is something we want to do bad this summer so now we have to look at the marathon we will have ahead of us starting Tuesday".

The Following players were named to the ALL Tournamnet Team

Micheal Ohlman

Luke Granaccia

Micheal Broad

Zeke Devoss

Anthony Tzamtzis

CT Bradford

Tournament M.V.P. - Frankie Ratcliff

Congratulations to the All American Propsects on a job well done.

Schools that Attended the classic

1.  University of Miami

2.  UCF

3.  FAU

4.  FIU

5.  Florida Gulf Coast

6.  Stetson

7.  Lynn University

8.  Bethuan Cookman

9.  Florida Tech

10. Broward Community College

11.  St.Thomas University

12.  Mississippi State

Pro Teams

1. Boston Redsox

2. St.Louis Cardinals

3. Baltimore Orioles

4. Pittsburg Pirates

5. Florida Marlins

The Florida Bombers (20-4) defeated the SF Huskies in day 1 of pool play by a score of 8-7. The Bombers led 8-1 heading into the top of the 6th Inning, but had to hold off a bases loaded situation in the top of the 7 th Inning for the Win.

More info will be posted tomorrow

The Florida Bombers defeated the SF Elite Black Thursday night at FIU by a score of 13-3. The Bombers had a 16 hit attack. Boxscore will be posted tomorrow. The Bombers have now won 11 games in a row.

           The Florida Bombers the Nations # 1 Ranked Team defeated the Nations # 9 Ranked team the Diamond Vision Elite by a score of 8-3 in the Championship game of the 2009 FAU Showdown. The Bombers now (18-4) on the year finished the tournament with a record of 6-0.The Bombers had wins over Nationally Ranked SF Elite and Diamond Vision Elite. The tournament featured 19 teams in the 18 and under age group , the tournament featured 5 Teams that are Ranked Nationally by Perfect Game. The Bombers outscored their opponents in the playoff rounds by a score of 33-14. The Bombers have now won 10 games in a row including wins over Diamond Vision and Chet Lemons Juice. The Bombers will host a few games this week before playing host to the 2 nd annual Florida Bombers National Classic starting June 22. The 2009 Classic will feature teams like the All American Prospects, Orlando Scorpions, Chet Lemons Juice, SF Elite, Florida Pokers, just to name a few.

All Tournament Team

David Richardson

Zeke Devoss

Brent Zimmerman

Kevin Alexander

Mike Ohlman

Tournament M.V.P.  CT Bradford

 

       The Florida Bombers (12-4) dominated the Nations # 8 Ranked Team Chet Lemons Juice by a score of 8-0 Tuesday Night at FIU. Kevin Alexander (2-0) pitched 5 Innings of 1 Hit Ball while strikingout 6 and allowing 0 walks. Brent Zimmerman was 2 for 4 with 2 Doubles and 5 RBI'S. David Richardson went 2 for 3 with a Double and 1 RBI. CT Bradford had 2 Hits 1 RBI and 1 Run Scored. The win over the over the Juice gives the Bombers 4 consecutive wins and also gives the Bombers 8 wins over Nationally Ranked Opponents. The Bombers now get ready to host the FAU Showdown in Boca Raton starting tommorrow.

Congratulations to current Bomber JR Murphy , Murphy was drafted in the 2nd Round of the Baseball draft Tuesday by the New York Yankees. Murphy the 2008 Florida Bombers M.V.P. is also a First Team All Bomber. Murphy has committed to the University of Miami. Congratulations to JR and his family.

The Florida Bombers (7-2) defeated the All American Prospects by a score of 12-0 in Game 3 to win the series versus the Countries # 4 Ranked 17 and Under Team . The Bombers took game 1 Saturday night by a score of 8-6 after jumping ahead 8-0 after 4 Innings of play. The Prospects took game 2 Sunday morning by a score of 6-3 before the Bombers exploded in the rubber game of the series as the Bombers scored 9 runs in the 1 st Inning and went on to the 12-0 win. The Bombers now have 5 wins over Nationally Ranked Teams.

More info will be posted tomorrow

              The Florida Bombers defeated the Florida Stars by a score of 3-2 Saturday night at FIU,it was the season opener for both teams. The Bombers which enter 2009 as the Nations # 1 Ranked team needed a 2 out rally to defeat the Florida Stars. The Stars entered the night as the Nations # 41 Ranked Preseason team. The Stars led the Bombers 2-1 heading into the bottom of the 7th Inning, started Scottie Allen was still on the mound for the Stars, Allen pitched the entire night going 6 2/3 Innings  in the 89-92 MPH Range.The Bombers put runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 Outs and brought leadoff hitter CT Bradford, with the count even at 2 and 2 Bradford laced a Double off the Left Field fence bringing home Dale Carey all the way from 1 st Base for the winning run. Bradford finished the night going 2 for 4 with 2 Doubles and 2 RBI'S.Antonia Alvarez added a Single for the Bombers.The Bombers got things going first as they took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Bombers led 1-0 till the top of Inning # 5 as the Stars scored 2 unearned runs to take the lead 2-1.The game stayed 2-1 till the bottom of the 7th Inning ,as the Bombers scored 2 Runs for the walk off win.  On the mound RHP Colby Sims went 4 Innings allowing 0 Runs while Strikingout 4. Kyle Finch (1-0) picked up the win pitching 3 Innings allowing 0 Earned Runs and Strikingout 3. The Bombers and Stars conclude the 3 Game Series tomorrow morning at FIU at 10:00 A.M.

           The 2009 Florida Bombers season opens Saturday May 16 at 7:00 P.M. at FIU. The Bombers open 2009 as the Nations # 1 Ranked team, a ranking that will be tested right off the bat ,as the Bombers will play host to the Nations # 41 Ranked Team the Florida Stars in a 3 game series, that concludes Sunday morning with a Double Header at FIU starting at 10:00 A.M. The 2009 version of the Florida Bombers will return a very very good core group led by 2008 M.V.P. and Best Offensive player of the year JR Murphy, Murphy is a University of Miami signee. The Bombers also return 2008 Cy Young Award winner Kevin Alexander, Alexander is a Florida Atlantic University signee. Also returning in 2009 are University of Miami signee 2B Frankie Ratcliff, University of Virginia Tech signee INF-RHP Brent Zimmerman. The Bombers also return University of South Florida bound Jimmy Falla. On the mound the Bombers also bring back University of FIU signee Albert Cardenas and University of East Tennessee LHP Josh Gonzaga. All in all the Bombers return 7 players from the 2008 WWBA National Championship team.                                                                                                                                                

Besides the returning players the Bombers have in what they feel the best recruiting class in the nation , a class that features 5 University of Miami signees , 1 NC State signee, 1 North Florida Signee, 1 University of East Tennessee signee, and 1 Barry University Signee.Also Junior Outfielder and LHP CT Bradford has verbally comitted to the University of Mississippi State.All in all the Bombers have 17 Division One players on their opening day roster. 2009 does not come without expectations says coach Fernandez"anytime you wear the Bombers uniform expectations follow, and that is the best thing about being a memebr of this organization, people expect you to win and we expect to win so everyday is a challenge to meet those expectations".The Bombers will be looking to expand on their WWBA Dynasty status as they will seek their 6th WWBA National Championship in 8 years. "Its by far the toughest event to win in amateur baseball, we have been fortunate to win this event 5 times, but looking forward winning a 6th National title is what we have set out to do in 2009"says coach Starr.In less than 5 days the Bombers will look to make more and more history every time they take the field, as they will attempt to go from start to finish with that tag of Nations # 1 Ranked Team. Lets meet the Bombers

Catchers

Mike Ohlman - Luke Guarnaccia - Ryan Gallardo , JR Murphy

Infielders

Mike Parker - Jimmy Falla - Johnny Cole -  Frankie Ratcliff - David Perkins - Micheal Broad - Antonio Alvarez - David Perkins - Brent Zimmerman

Outfielders

JR Murphy - CT Bradford - Zac Houck - David Richardson - Dale Carey - Zeke Devoss

Pitchers

RHP - Kevin Alexander - Joe Loveccio - Anthony Tzamsis, Colby Sims , Kerry Doane , Kyle Finch - Jharel Cotton - Olvido Aquino - Albert Cardenas - Brandon Hernandez - Brent Zimmerman - Nick Krolczyk - Ben Lively - David Richrdson - Luke Guarnaccia - Tyler Kinley

LHP  - Steve Ewing - Josh Gonzaga - Zac Houck - Johnny Cole - CT Bradford

The Florida Bombers 2009 roster is loaded with All Americans according to the 2009 Rawlings preseason All Americans list.The 19 All Americans gives the Bombers the most preseason All Americans of any summer team in the country.The Bombers which enter 2009 as the Nations # 1 Ranked Team , would like to congratulate all the nominees.

2009 Grads

2 nd Team All American

SS    -   Micheal Broad

3 rd  Team All American

OF-C -   JR Murphy

Honorable Mention

RHP  -  Albert Cardenas

RHP  -  Joe Loveccio

C      -  Michael Ohlman

OF-RHP - David Richardson

RHP-INF - Anthony Tzamtzis

Underclassmen All Americans

2 nd Team All American

RHP   -  Colby Sims

3 rd Team All American

OF    -  Dale Carey

Honorable Mention

INF   -  Antonio Alvarez

OF-LHP - CT Bradford

C-RHP - Luke Guarnaccia

OF-LHP - Zac Houck

INF   -   David Perkins

C      -   Ryan Gallardo

RHP   -  Brandon Hernandez

1B     -   Mike Parker

RHP   -   Ben Lively

RHP   -   Nick Krolcyk

The Bombers again would like to say congratulations on a job well done.

The Florida Bombers Organization has put together a stimulus plan for all the families in the organization, with the announcement of the 2009 Season Tickets plan. The season tickets will be good for any Florida Bombers event in 2009 regardless of age groups.Season tickets can be purchased by calling the Florida Bombers Baseball Office. 

305-671-3699

or they can also be purchased at the 2009 Preseason Teams Banquet, date of the Banquet is TBA.

The following will be the pricing breakdown for the 2009 season.

Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

$ 8.00     (per person per day)

$ 20.00   (tournament pass per person)

Florida Bombers Showdown at FAU

$ 8.00     (per person per day)

$ 20.00   (tournament pass per person)

Florida Bombers National Classic

$ 10.00   (per person per day)

$ 40.00   (tournament pass per person)

AABC Week

Games played at FIU 

$ 6.00 single game

$ 8.00 Double Headers

Gmaes played at UM

$ 8.00 single game

$ 10.00 Double Headers

The Florida Bombers Stimulus plan is for parents in the Florida Bombers Organization only.

Season Tickets are $ 150.00 per Family this will give each season ticket holder up to 3 people per game. A family of 3 only needs to purchase 1 season ticket and the entire family is covered by the season ticket plan. The season tickets work in different ways as well , if a parent would like to bring himself plus 2 friends they will be covered that day by the season pass.

Season Ticket Plan $ 150.00 for the entire summer of 2009 (Only for Florida Bombers Events) good for up to 3 people per game.

The prices above are the prices for admission to each event in the summer of 2009 , so the Season pass obviously gives families a huge discount for the 2009 season.

For season tickets please call 305-671-3699

2009 Tournament Dates

18 and 16  Under  Memorial Weekend Invitational

May 22-25   2009

4 Games Minimum

$ 800.00 Per Team

18 and 16  Under Florida Atlantic Invitational

June 10-14   2009

4 Games Minimum

$ 850.00 Per Team

(this tournament is currently sold out we have the max number of teams in the event , to be placed on the waiting list please contact us at) www.floridabombers@earthlink.net

2009 Florida Bombers National Classic

June 21-27   2009

6 Games Minimum

$ 1,250 Per Team

For more information please contact us at 305-671-3699  Baseball Office

or Email us at  www.floridabombers@earthlink.net  

The Florida Bombers Organization continues to grow and expand with every passing day. The Florida Bombers would like to announce the addition of the Junior Bombers to the Organization. The Bombers organization will be introducing the Junior Bombers Baseball , which will feature leagues for players ages 3-6. Players ages 3 and 4 will play in the Bombers Tee Ball Division, and players ages 5 and 6 will play in the coach pitch division. The Junior Bombers league will begin play January 31 ,2009 . The league will play out of Continental Park located at 10000 SW 82nd Ave in Miami , Florida. Registration is currently open.

For more information please contact us at

Baseball office       305-671-3699

Emilio Fernandez    786-286-5176

Miguel Quintana     305-219-2957

or you can email us at juniorbombers@earthlink.net  

you can also find us at www.juniorbombers.net

The Florida Bombers have added more talent to the 2009 roster. The Bombers which enter 2009 as the Nations # 1 Ranked Team are now stronger.The newest members of the Bombers are as follow.

RHP   -  Junior   Ben Lively, Ben is a 2010 6"4 RHP the currently is in the 86-89 Range. Lively will be one of the top 2010 pitchers in the country. Ben will be looked at to provide depth to an already incredible pitching staff. The Bombers look for big things from Ben in 2009.

INF   - Junior   David Perkins, David is another 2010 addition to the Bombers. David is one of the better offensive infielders in the country, and will be a big time Division 1 prospect. David will be an impact bat in 2009 and will give the Bombers depth at all infield positions.

OF-INF - Senior Zeke Devoss , Zeke is a University of Miami signee . Zeke is a switch hitting OF that plays the speed game better than most. Zeke is a 6.6 runner with plus instincts and tools.

The Florida Bombers have added a 3 Game series with the All American Prospects. The Bombers will play the Prospects May 30,2009 at 7:00 P.M. at FIU , followed by a Double Header May 31 at FIU starting at 10:00 A.M.

The Bombers now are waiting to hear back from the  Florida Legends in regards to scheduling for the 2009 season. "We have done everything we can to schedule the Legends , we are waiting to hear back from them"says Coach Fernandez. "We want to play the best possible competition , we want to be ready come playoff time, we added the Prospects now we wait for the Legends"says coach Starr.

The Bombers 2009 schedule is about 75 % completed, as they need to add a few more regular season games.

The Florida Bombers are Ranked # 1 in the Country by PG Crosschecker in their preaseason 2009 Rankings. PG Crosschecker put out the Top 64 Ranked Teams in the country,placing the Bombers at the top.

You can see the Rankings at www.pgcrosschecker.com

In 2008 the Bombers won their 5 th WWBA National Championship as well as their 7th Connie Mack State Championship. The Bombers also won their 1st ever Florida Bombers National Classic.

The Bombers 2009 team features a great core of returning players to go along with a great recruiting class that includes a total of 12 Division 1 Signees including 6 University of Miami signees.

In 2008 the Bombers faced 9 Teams that are currenttly ranked in the Top 64 teams in the country , the Bombers went 10-3 versus the Countries Top 64 Teams in 2008.

The Florida Bombers 2008 banquet was a great success, as it saw the Induction of Gaby Sanchez into the Florida Bombers Hall of Fame. Gaby becomes the first ever Bomber inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 2008 WWBA National Championship Members also received their Championship Rings.The evening also saw a great slide show compliments of Carolina Murphy for all her pictures.And finally the individual award winners were announced.

2008 AWARD WINNERS

M.V.P.                         -   JR Murphy

Best Offensive Player    -  JR Murphy

Cy Young                     -  Kevin Alexander

Gold Glove                   -  Rony Rodriguez

Mr. Bomber                  -  Anthony Angulo

You can also check out the Florida Bombers slide show on You Tube and The Florida Bombers My Space page. We should have the videos up and running by next week. We will post an announcement when they are up and running.

The Florida Bombers Organization would like to congratulate all of the players that signed National Letters of Intent.The following players have signed with the following schools.

Joe Hudson  -  Notre Dame

Frankie Ratcliff  -  University of Miami

Brent Zimmerman  - Virginia Tech

Jimmy Falla - University of South Florida

Niko Fraser - Elon University

JR Murphy - University of Miami

Kevin Alexander - Florida Atlantic University

Albert Cardenas - Florida International University

Micheal Broad - University of Miami

Micheal Ohlman - University of Miami

Anthony Tzamsis - NC State

The Florida Bombers have added yet more talent to the 2009 team, with the addition of 9 new players. The Bombers which are coming off a very impressive showing in Jupiter ,without two of its key members look primed to win their first ever Connie Mack World Series.In 2009 the Bombers will look to do something that has never been done before, that is win their 6th WWBA National Championship, and their First Connie Mack World Series  Championship.Looking at some of the new talent the Bombers are in great position to make history once again.

A look at the newset members

RHP-INF - Anthony Tzamsis   88-91 mph Anthony has committed to NC State as is considered the best pitching prospect in Dade County. Anthony is also a solid two way guy that can swing the bat and play defense.Anthony is a Nationally Ranked Senior.

RHP- Colby Sims  - Sims is 88-91 and is currently Ranked in the Nations top 75 ,2010 players. Sims is a top Division 1 talent as he will be one of the highest touted Bombers in 2009.Sims will be one of the Bombers top pitchers this summer .

LHP - Steve Ewing - Ewing is a front line LHP that has committed to the University of Miami. Ewing is 87-89 with a plus Breaking Ball and solid Change Up. Steve will be one of the Bombers top pitchers in 2009 as he should be atop the rotation this coming summer. 

RHP - Nick Krolczyk  - Nick is a big 6"4 2010 Junior out of Coral Springs, that looks to be a power arm here in the near future. Nick currently sits in the 86-87 range with much more in him. Look for Nick to make big noise this summer.

RHP - Ben Lively - Ben is a 6"4 Junior 2010 RHP . Ben is coming on strong as he has jumped on the National scene. Ben is a plus body guy with all the tools to be a top guy this summer. Currently Ben shows 86-88 with a solid 3 pitch arsenal. Ben should be 88-91 if not better very very soon as the ball leaves his hands very clean and with very little effort. Ben is a very good student and he should be a top recruit in 2009.

1B - Mike Parker - Parker is a 6"4 Left Handed Hitting First Basemen. Parker is one of the Nations premier offensive players. Parker is looked at as a plus power guy that will hit for Average. Parker is one of the Nations top 2010 players .

SS - Micheal Broad - Broad is a University of Miami recruit, and one of the Nations best Shortstops. Broad will be a staple in the Bombers success in 2009. The Bombers feel Broad is the best Shortstop in the State of Florida , and are very excited to have him as a member of the organization.

OF-RHP - David Richardson - The Bombers have added 5 tool talent David Richardson to the 2009 Outfield.Richardson is a 6.6 Runner with Plus Plus Arm Strength. Richardson fits the mold of Bomber players, he can help you win games in many different ways.

1B-LHP -Johnny Cole - Cole is a 2010 player from Broward County that is looked at as a two way talent. Cole hands down is one of the Nations best defenders at First Base as well as a good looking offensive talent. On the mound Cole is 84-86 with a solid breaking ball. Cole will be one of the Bombers top Juniors in 2009.

2009 Recruits

1.  Micheal Ohlman          SR     6"4    210    University of Miami

2.  Luke Guarnaccia        JR     5"11   200

3.  Mike Parker               JR     6"4     210

4.  Micheal Broad            SR    5"11   180    University of Miami

5.   David Perkins            JR    5"11   180

6.   Zeke Devoss            SR    5"10   185     University of Miami

7.  CT Bradford              JR     5"9    170

8.  David Richardson       SR     6"0    185

9.  Zac Houck               JR      6"2    170

10.  Colby Sims              JR      6"3     190

11.  Anthony Tzamsis      SR      6"1      190     NC State

12. Steve Ewing           SR     6"3     220     University of Miami

13. Johnny Cole           JR      6"2       190 

14. Nick Krolczyk         JR      6"4       220

15. Ben Lively             JR      6"4      195

The Bombers have received several other commitments that will be announced in the next few days.

The Florida Bombers have added 3 more pieces to the 2009 puzzle. The Bombers have added CF - LHP CT Bradford, OF-LHP Zac Houck, and Catcher -RHP Luke Guarnaccia. "We feel the addition of these 3 talentd Juniors sets us up well for the 2009 season,Bradford in my opinion is the best Centerfielder in our State hands down, he is the type of player that has made the Florida Bombers what they are, we are very fortunate to have a talent like CT"says coach Fernandez. "Houck is another Bomber type of player, he is a very good runner that knows how to hit and can playall 3 Outfield positions, and Luke in my opinion is one of the most athletic catchers we have seen in a very , very long time, all 3 of these 2010 players will have a great Bomber career"says coach Starr.

6"4 University of Miami signee Micheal Ohlman has committed to the Florida Bombers for the 2009 season. Ohlman is a Catcher with plus defensive skills to go along with tremendous offensive ability. Ohlman stands an impressive 6"4  205 LBS. "In our opinion we feel Ohlman can be the best cather in the state of Florida, his skills package is just as good as any catcher in the state , we are very excited to have Mike with us in 2009 " says Josh Starr.

The Bombers will return a very impressive core from the 2008 WWBA National Championship Team.

JR Murphy         -  University of Miami

Frankie Ratcliff  -  University of Miami

Kevin Alexander  -  Florida Atlantic University

Jimmy Falla        -  University of South Florida

Niko Fraser        -  Elon University

John  Brabbia     -  Elon University

Josh Gonzaga      -  East Tennessee University

Albert Cardenas    -  Florida International University

Brent Zimmerman

Joe Hudson

OF -JR Murphy and RHP Kevin Alexander headline  six  2008 Florida Bombers named to the All Time Bomber Teams. Murphy and Alexander were both named to the First Team All Bombers. 3B Raiko Alfonso was named to the Second Team, while 1B Rony Rodriguez, LHP Justin Leith and LP Josh Gonzaga were named to the Third Team. JR Murphy just completed the finest offensive year in the history of the Florida Bombers, while Kevin Alexander completed one of the most complete pitching seasons in the history of the Florida Bombers.

Please check the updated All Time Teams to see where the 2008 players match up.

We have also completed the All Time Single season records, check to see how the 2008 Bombers compare, to other Bomber greats from the past.

The Florida Bombers (39-6-2)defeated the Miami Powerhouse by a score of 5-3 in Round One of the Southeast Regionals played at Ft.Lauderdale Stadium. John Brabbia (6-1) got the win pitching 5 + Innings allowing 1 Run, scattering 4 Hits while Strikingout 5. Josh Gonzaga got the Save (1) getting the last out of the game with runners on 1st and 2nd.Raiko Alfonso was 2 for 4 with 1 Double and 1 RBI.Rony Rodriguez was 2 for 2 with 2 Runs Scored.Frankie Ratcliff was 1 for 3 with a Double and 1 RBI.JR Murphy added an RBI Single.Anthony Angulo added 2 hits. The Bombers will play the Memphis Tigers at 1 P.M. on Thursday in Round 2.

The Florida Bombers (38-6-2)defeated the Miami Lakes Bombers by a score of 8-2 in the Championship Game of the Connie Mack State Tournament.The Florida Bombers now have won State Championships in 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005, and 2008.The Bombers will now gear up for the Southeast Regionals which begin Wednesday July 23 at Ft.Luaderdale Stadium.The Bombers will open up versus Miami Powerhouse at 1:00 P.M.

In the Championship game of the State tournament Kevin Alexander (8-0) pitched 5 + Innings to earn the win.JR Murphy connected on his (10)  Homerun of the year. Jimmy Falla added a 3 Run Homerun his (4)  of the year. Falla finished the game 3 for 3 , also adding a Single and Double. Carlos Lopez also connected on a 2 Run Homerun his (5)  of the year.

The Florida Bombers pride themselves on being an instrumental tool for players to move on and play college baseball. Every year numerous Bombers commit to Division 1 schools, and 2008 is no exception. So far the Bombers have seen several of its 2009 grads commit to college.

Here is a list of commitments

OF    JR  Murphy  - University of Miami

INF   Frankie Ratcliff - University of Miami

RHP  Kevin Alexander - Florida Atlantic University

OF   Niko Fraser - Elon University

OF   Jimmy Falla - University of South Florida 

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By Adam Carrington
Marietta Daily Journal Sports Writer

MARIETTA - Brent Zimmerman isn't a fulltime starting pitcher for the Florida Bombers but he looked like one against the Illinois Sparks 18U Black.

His strength is playing shortstop but he was called upon to pitch in the championship game of the World Wood Bat Championships against the Sparks at the East Cobb Baseball Complex on Monday morning.

He took the hill and slowed down the high-octane Sparks offense as the Bombers prevailed 3-2 to win their fifth championship in the last seven years.

Zimmerman did yield two runs on four hits and had just four strikeouts for his Miami-based squad. But what made him so effective was how quickly he was getting hitters out. His pitch count never went beyond 12 in an inning and finished the game with just 65 pitches.

"(Monday), he was the best guy for the job," Bombers coach Emilio Fernandez said. "For him to go out there and throw a complete game against a good offensive team was unbelievably impressive."

Three of Zimmerman's four strikeouts came against the first four batters faced, but started having trouble afterwards. The fifth batter he faced, Tony Zych, hit a double to left field off a first-pitch offering that was high in the strike zone. Zimmerman also made the same mistake to Nick Brown, who ripped a double to center off the first pitch to bring Zych home.

Two batters later, Sam Munson hit a single to center off Zimmerman to score Brown, giving the Sparks a 2-0 against a pitcher that was showing first-inning dominance. Zimmerman's first inning stuff returned after Munson's single as he sat down 11 straight batters.

"I told coach I didn't need any help and that I was going to get through the whole game," Zimmerman said. "The whole tournament, we put up lots of runs and lots of hits so I was had to get out of the (second) inning without self destructing."

Zimmerman managed to get help from his offense in the third inning as the Bombers put up three runs. After the Bombers worked the pitch count to Sparks starter Chris Wakefield of Canton in the first two innings, they started hitting him in the third.

Raiko Alfonso's single with one out in the third got things started for the Bombers. After Rony Rodriguez walked on four straight pitches, J.R. Murphy delivered an RBI hit to put the Bombers on the board. Both Rodriguez and Murphy came home on a two-run double by Carlos Lopez.

The Sparks had runners on second and third with two outs in the sixth but Joey Debernardis grounded to Zimmerman on the first pitch. And with two outs in the seventh, Brown made Zimmerman throw six pitches to a batter for the first time since the fourth inning but popped foul to the catcher to end it.

"We ran into a good pitcher and sometimes that happens. You just have to tip your hat," Sparks coach Bill Copp said. "That guy (Zimmerman) shoved it on us."

n The East Cobb Yankees yielded 10 first-inning runs in their semifinal game against the Sparks en route to a devastating 10-4 loss.

They went through three pitchers in the first, allowing 15 Sparks batters to come to the plate.

The Yankees held them scoreless the rest of the way but scoring four runs wasn't enough to account for the first inning damage. Evan Martin and Kyle Farmer were both 3-for-4 for the Yankees, and Brandon Miller and Jason Stolz each hit home runs.

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 Monday June 23

Pokers 18's   18  vs Broward Mavericks  9

Brevard Aces   4  vs Miami Lakes Pirates 4   TIE

Bruins 18's         vs Powerhouse

Lakes Bombers   vs Broward Mavericks    (Lakes Bombers Won no score reported)

Florida Bombers 10 vs Florida Futures 5

Bomber Braves    6 vs Fat Cats  3

Pokers 17's 5         vs Florida Thunder 0

Scorpions Purple     vs West Coast Wave     

Broward Bulldogs  5 vs Miami Lakes Pirates 3

Action Baseball    11 vs Hitaway Prospects 3

Bruins 17's              vs Bruins 18's       Rained Out

Ohio Hurricanes    7  vs Scorpions Black 2

Tuesday June 24

Scorpions Purple   13 vs Line Drive 18's 7

Action Baseball       8 vs West Coast Wave 3

Pokers 17's            4 vs Fat Cats 3

Scorpions Black     10 vs Florida Futures 9

Florida Bombers    14 vs Line Drive 17's 0

Bruins 17's             8 vs Miami Lakes Bombers 6

Line Drive 18's           vs Hitaway Prospects    (Line Drive WINS No score reported)

Broward Bulldogs    11 vs Broward Nationals 3

Ohio Hurricanes      19 vs Line Drive 17's 8

Fat Cats                     vs Powerhouse           (Fat Cats WIN  no score reported)

Bomber Bluesox      11 vs Brevard Aces 10

Florida Thunder       12 vs Bomber Braves 5

Miami Lakes Pirates 14 vs Broward Nationals 6

Bomber Bruins 17's    2 vs Florida Pokers 2   TIE

Wednesday June 25

Ohio Hurricanes        11 vs Florida Futures  1

Action Baseball           5 vs Scorpions Purple 1

Bruins 17's                 7 vs Bruins 18's   0

Florida Futures            9 vs Line Drive 17's  8

Florida Bombers          5 vs Scorpions Black   3

Pokers 17's                   vs Powerhouse   (Pokers 17's WIN no score reported)

Hitaway Prospects        5 vs Scorpions Purple  2

West Coast Wave        4 vs Line Drive 18's     3

Fat Cats Baseball        15 vs Florida Thunder  1

Thursday June 26

Scorpions Black          14 vs Line Drive 17's   3

Broward Mavericks      10 vs Bomber Bruins 18's   8

Bomber Braves            3 vs Pokers 17's   2

Hitaway Prospects        5 vs West Coast Wave   1

Florida Bombers          4 vs Ohio Hurricanes    4   

Powerhouse                8 vs Florida Thunder   2

Action Baseball           5 vs Line Drive 18's   5

Florida Pokers 18's     2 vs Lakes Bombers   1

Bruins 17's                8 vs Broward Mavericks  2

Florida Pokers 18's     3 vs Bruins 18's   2

Miami Lakes Pirates   5 vs Bluesox 18's  4

Bluesox 18's             7 vs Broward Bulldogs  0

Brevard Aces            12 vs Broward Nationals  2

Brevard Aces            11 vs Broward Bulldogs   1

Powerhouse             10 vs  Braves  7

Championship Round

Schedules

 Bracket # 1

# 1  Bruins 17's vs # 16 Bomber Braves    2 P.M.  FIU - Braves  Advance

# 8  Brevard Aces vs # 9 Miami Lakes Pirates  9 A.M.  Florida Christian - Brevard Aces Advance  

# 5 Florida Pokers 18's vs # 12 Scorpions Black  11:30 Florida Christian - Scorpions Black Advance

# 4 Ohio Hurricanes  vs #13 Powerhouse  11:30 A.M.  FIU - Powerhouse Advance

Bracket # 2

# 6 Florida Pokers 17's vs # 11 Scorpions Purple  9 A.M.  FIU - Pokers 17's Advance

# 3 Action Baseball  vs Hitaway Prospects  11:30 A.M.  University of Maimi - Action Baseball Advance

# 7 Bomber Bluesox 18's vs # 10 Miami Lakes Bombers  9 A.M. University of Miami - Lakes Bombers Advance

# 2 Florida Bombers vs Broward Bulldogs  2 P.M. University of Miami - Florida Bombers Advance

Round 2 Of Championship Round

# 16 Bomber Braves vs # 8 Brevard Aces  7:30 P.M.  at Pace  - Brevard Aces Advance

# 12 Scorpions Black vs # 13 Powerhouse - Scorpions Black Advance

# 3 Action Baseball vs # 6 Florida Pokers 17's - Acrion Baseball Advance

# 2 Florida Bombers vs # 10 Miami Lakes Bombers - Florida Bombers Advance

Final Four (Round 3 Championship Round)

# 8 Brevard Aces vs # 12 Scorpions Black at FIU 10 A.M.

# 2 Florida Bombers vs # 3 Action Baseball at University of Miami 10 A.M.

We have completed two days of pool play in the Florida Bombers National Classic. In what has been a great two days of pool play, a few teams remain undefeated. The Florida Bombers, Action Baseball from Texas,Florida Pokers 17's,are still perfect in the Classic. Wedensday pool play continues with 9:00 A.M. Games at the University of Miami, Florida Christian, and Woolbright.At night all players and coaches will take part in a parade hosted by the Florida Marlins at Pro Player Stadium prior to the Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays game.

College Coaches at the Classic

University of Miami

Florida State

Florida Atlantic

Florida International

Stetson University

Lynn University

University of South Florida

Bethune Cookman

St.Thomas University

Barry University

Broward Community College

Miami Dade Community College

The Florida Bombers completed a perfect weekend with a Double Header sweep Sunday at Mark Light Stadium.In game 1 the Bombers defeated the Miami Lakes Pirates 6-5 to move to (14-5) on the year. JR Murphy 2 Run Homerun (1) st of the year in the 5th Inning put the Bombers up 5-3. Rony Rodriguez added a 2 RBI Single in the 5 Run 5th Inning.Niko Fraser was 2 for 4 with a Double and 2 Runs Scored. Joel Capote added 2 Hits and 1 RBI. Frankie Ratcliff added a Solo Homerun (1) in the 5th Inning to end the scoring.Eric Rice pitched 2 plus Innings to earn the win (1-0) . Kevin Alexander picked up the Save (4) Strikingout 4 in 2 Innings of work.

In game 2 the Bombers pounded Powerhouse by a score of 9-1. Jimmy Falla was 2 for 3 with a Grandslam (2) . Falla finished with 4 RBI'S. Joel Capote (2) and JR Murphy (2) added Solo Homeruns. Raiko Alfonso was 2 for 3 with a 2 Run Homerun (1) . Mike Tomasi (1-0) pitched 5 Innings allowing 1 Run to pick up the win. The Bombers now move to (15-5) on the year , and have now won 7 games in a row.

Florida Bombers National Classic Itinerary

Sunday

June 22  -    9:00 a.m.- Junior and unsigned senior showcase FIU

June 22   -    2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Team Check In at FIU Stadium

June 22   -    5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Players,Coaches,Parents Cookout FIU                                                                                                

June 22   -    6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Homerun Derby FIU

June 22   -    8:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Umpire , Coaches Meeting

Monday 

June 23   -    9:00 A.M Games begin

June 23   -    7:15 P.M. Opening Ceremonies at FIU

Tuesday

June 24   -    Pool Play Continues

Wednesday

The Florida Bombers completed a Double Header sweep Saturday over the Florida Pokers,at the University of Miami. The Bombers defeated the Pokers 8-2 in Game 1, followed by an 11-1 Win in Game 2.

John Brabbia (4-0) picked up the win in game 1 pitching 5 Innings ,while Strikingout 4.Albert Cardenas was 2 for 3 with a 2 Run Homerun in the 5th Inning.Niko Fraser added a Single and 2 SB's.JR Murphy was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI'S.Franke Ratcliff added an RBI Double ,Brent Zimmerman added an RBI Single and Joe Hudson added an RBI Double. The Bombers move to (12-5) on the year.

In Game  2 the Bombers pounded the Pokers by a score of 11-1.Justin Leith (2-0) pitched 4 Innings earning the Win.Niko Fraser was 3 for 4 with 5 RBI'S and 2 Runs Scored.Joel Capote was 2 for 3 with  Double and 1 SB and 2 RBI'S.JR Murphy was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI'S.Jimmy Falla added an RBI Single. The Bombers now are (13-5) on the year.

The Bombers will be back in action Sunday at 10:00 A.M. versus the Miami Lakes Pirates at the University of Miami, followed by a 12:45 P.M. game versus Miami Powerhouse at the University of Miami.

Florida Bombers alumnus Jamile Weeks, Yonder Alonso,Carlos Gutierrez, and Eric Hosmer were all drafted in the First Round of the 2008 Major League Draft. Alonso played for the Bombers from 2003-2005, Weeks played for the Bombers in 2004,2005,Gutierrez played in 2004. Gutierrez, Weeks and Alonso were part of the Bombers first ever Connie Mack World Series Team.Hosmer was part of the Bombers 2nd Connie Mack World Series Team in 2006.Weeks ,Gutierrez,and Hosmer are all First Team All Time Florida Bombers Selections and Alonso is a 2nd Team All Florida Bombers selection.

The Florida Bombers would like to congratulate all 4 former Bombers.

Satndings

North Division 1                                                                                                           South Division

All American Prospects Blue                           1-0                                                         Bomber Bluesox 18's                          1-0     

Florida Pokers 17's                                        0-1                                                         All American Prospects Grey              0-1

Hitaway Prospects                                                                                                       Florida Bombers

Bomber Bruins 17's                                                                                                      Florida Riptide

North Division 2                                                                                                         Bomber Bruins 18's

All American Prospects Red                           1-0                                                         SF Elite

Bomber Bulldogs                                             0-1

Bomber Braves

Bomber Bluesox 16's

Friday May 23

Game 1                                                                                                                             

All American Prospects Blue  - result not reported

Florida Pokers 17's

Game 2

All American Prospects Red  - 3

Bomber Bulldogs                   - 2

Game 3 

Bomber Bluesox 18's            - 4

All American Prospects Grey - 2

The Florida Bombers completed a 3 game sweep of the Brevard Stars Sunday .In game 1 the Bombers were trailin 6-0 after 2 Innings,but came from behind to defeat the Stars by a score of 8-7. The Bombers offense came to life in the 3rd inning scoring 8 runs while banging out 7 hits in the inning.Eric Doty got a Hold (1) and Kevin Alexander picked up the Save (1) of the year. John Brebbia picked up the win (1-0) in relief.Niko Frasor had 2 Hits and Scored 1 Run.Frankie Ratcliff added a pair of hits for the Bombers while also scoring 1 Run.Joe Hudson  added a pair of hits and 2 RBI'S for the Bombers. The Bombers sweeped the Stars for the first time in 5 years.

In game 2 the Bombers defeated the Stars by a score of 10-2.Justin Leith (1-0) picked up the win pitching 4 Innings while Strikingout 5.Joe Housey belted a Solo Homerun (1) of the year.Raiko Alfonso added a 2 RBI Double.Brent Zimmerman was 2 for 4 with 1 SB and 1 Run Scored. Albert Cardenas added 2 Hits and 2 RBI'S.Jimmy Falla had 2 Hits. The Bombers now (3-0) on the year will gear up for the Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational starting Friday May 23.

The Florida Bombers opened up 2008 in typical Bomber style, with a win. The win marks the Bombers 9th consecutive opening day win. The Bombers defeated the Brevard Stars on Saturday night at FIU by a score of 10-0. The Bombers pitching staff combined to throw a No-Hitter on opening night. Starter Brian Johnson (1-0) went 4 Innings of no hit ball,while Strikingout 5. Johnson was followed by Eric Doty, and Josh Gonzaga.The Bombers also put together a 12 hit attack against the Stars led by Jimmy Falla who went 2 for 3 with 3 RBI'S.JR Murphy was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI'S and 1 Run Scored and 1 Double. Joel Capote was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI'S.Rony Rodriguez was 1 for 1 with an RBI Double in the 1 st Inning.Brent Zimmerman ,and Raiko Alfonso added Doubles . Frankie Ratcliff also added an RBI Double. Niko Frasor added an RBI Single.Anthony Angulo added a Single and 1 Run Scored.

The Bombers will be back in action Sunday May 18 at 9:00 A.M. at FIU versus the Brevard Stars in game 2 of a 3 game series. Game 3 will follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.

Boxscores will be posted tomorrow.

The 2008 Florida Bombers schedule is nearly complete, and looks to be among the toughest schedule in team history. The Florida Bombers will host several of the states top programs this summer ,including a series with out of state power the Atlanta Bluejays."Well in June we will play the Pokers,Powerhouse,Tampa Bay Raiders,West Florida Young Guns,Atlanta Bluejays and we will compete in the UCF Invitational and our National Classic, that will be a very challenging month, but we feel it will prepare us for Marietta, as well as our State Tournament ,Regionals and Farmington"says coach Fernandez.   Besides the month of June the Bombers will play in the World Wood Bat National Championships, which is always among the strongest tournaments in the country.In May the Bombers will also play host to the Brevard Stars, Florida Riptide ,as well as hosting the Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational.

On top of a very active schedule the Bombers play in their own Connie Mack State League ,which features the Bluesox which won well over 20 games in 2007, as well as the Braves and Bruins."In 2008 it seems we wont be able to take many days off as a team , because most if not all the teams on our schedule can beat anyone "says recruiting coordinator Josh Starr. The 2008 season kicks off with a 3 games series versus the Brevard Stars on May 17 at 7:00 P.M. at FIU.

The Bombers have big expectations in 2008 ,and by the looks of things they have not backed down from playing the best of the best. If the Bombers can make a push at 50 wins in 2008 , without a doubt that should be considered a tremendous accomplishment."We do have big goals in 2008, we want to reclaim our tournament in Marietta this summer, by winning our 5th WWBA National Championship., and beyond that anything less than Farmington will be a disappointment for us"says coach Fernandez.

The Florida Bombers National Classic, which will be held from June 22-28 in Miami,Florida is gearing up to be one of the nations top tournaments.This event will be a yearly event, although this is the events first year. "We have put alot of work into this National Tournament , and we are expecting one of the finest and strongest tournaments in the country"says Scott Patterson. The event truly will be a National Tournament, as 5 different States will be represented.     

"This is another big step in our programs forward progress, I have been attending tournaments for the last decade and we feel we have the knowledge and work ethic to make this event one of the finest in the country"says President Emilio Fernandeaz. So far the tournament has 22 participants , although that number should increase over the next few weeks."The plan all along was to cut out the tournament at 24 teams,but with the overwhelming interest in the tournament , we might have to push the number to 32 teams"says Fernandez.

The tournament has some unique features that should seperate it from other national events.The event will have a Homerun derby on Sunday June 22, followed by a opening tournament banquet style dinner.On Wednesday all players and coaches will be attending the Florida Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays game.The event will also feature nationally broadcasted games live on the internet.And the finishing touch is a M.V.P. Ring to the Tournaments most outstanding player."We know that when teams leave this event ,they will want to come back year after year, and thats the goal, we want to put on a great show for the kids, coaches, and parents"says Josh Starr.

"We know the field is going to be very good ,we know the team from Texas will be very good , as will the team from Ohio, Georgia always has very good teams so when you combine those out of state teams with some of our top in state teams like the Orlando Scorpions, Florida Pokers,Miami Powerhouse, Chet Lemons Juice Etc, you know the field will be very good"says coach Fernandez.                              

The Florida Bombers 2008 season tickets have gone on sale, for all the members of the Florida Bombers Organization. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Florida Bombers Baseball Office 305-671-3699.

The following is a price base for all games

Games at UM   $ 6.00 per person

Games at FIU   $ 6.00 per person

Double Headers at UM  $ 10.00 per person

Double Headers at FIU  $ 10.00 per person

Games at Highschool Fields   $ 4.00 per person

Double Headers at Highschool Fields  $ 6.00 per person

Tournaments

Memorial Weekend Daily Rate $ 7.00 per person regardless of Field

Memorial Weekend Tournament Pass  $ 20.00 per person

Florda Bombers National Classic 18's Daily Pass  $ 10.00 per person

Florida Bombers National Classic 18's Tournament Pass  $ 40.00 per person

Florida Bombers 4th of July 16's Classic   Daily Pass $ 10.00

Florida Bombers 4th of July 16's Classic   Tournament Pass $ 35.00 per person

Season Ticket Pass

Family or Friends Plan

With the purchase of the season ticket family or friends pass you get admission for up to 3 people per game.It includes all tournament games for any team in the organization, as well as entry to all individual games played by any team in the program.

The Season Ticket Family and Friends plan is $ 150.00 per pass (allows up to 3 people per game)

for example a family of 3 needs to only purchase 1 Season Ticket  Pass and they will be covered all year

If a single parent decides to purchase the Season Ticket plan they are intitled to themselves and 2 guests to every game played in the organization in 2008.

For more information please contact us at 305-671-3699 or at floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net

The Florida Bombers will call the University of Miami home in 2008. The Bombers made their decision official last night January 28."What better place for the Florida Bombers to play their home games than the University of Miami, we feel extremely fortunate to have this opportunity"says Bombers Presidant Emilio Fernandez.

The Bombers will also be using the University of Miami for their National Classic in June.  The Bombers have had over 40 players play at the University of Miami over the years. The Bombers will kick off their 2008 season May 17.             

The Florida Bombers Tournaments are filling up quicky, if you would like to attend one of our events please contact us at www.floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net  or 305-671-3699.

Currently The 18 and Under National Classic has 16 Teams committed to attend.      The 16 and under 4th of July event has 9 teams currently committed to attend.

The Bombers would like to close out the National Classic at 24 teams , and the 4th of July Classic at 18 teams.

Space is still available, but limited please contact us to secure a spot.                     

The Florida Bombers organization announced the organizations tournaments layout plans. The following dates will be only for tournaments, the regular season games will be announced at a later date.

Florida Bombers 18's

May  22-26    Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

June  TBA     UCF Tournament

June  22-28   Florida Bombers National Classic

July   1-7     WWBA Perfect Game Marietta , Georgia

July   17-20  Connie Mack State Tournament

July    23-27   Connie Mack Southeast Regionals

Aug      1-8     Connie Mack World Series

Bomber Bluesox  18'swww.bomberbluesox.net

May    22-26    Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

June   TBA       UCF Tournament

June   22-28    Florida Bombers National Classic

July     1-7      WWBA Perfect Game Marietta, Georgia

July    16-21    BCS Finals

July    TBA      World Series

Bomber Braves 17U www.bomberbraves.net

 May    22-26    Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

June      7-11    Under Armour Tournament

June      13-15   BCS Qualifier

June      22-28   Florida Bombers National Classic

July        8-14    WWBA Perfect Game 17's Marietta, Georgia

July       16-21   BCS Finals   17's

July        TBA     World Series

Florida Bomber Bruins (seniors)www.bomberbruins.net

May    22-26    Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

June      7-11    Under Armour Tournament

June      13-15   BCS Qualifier

June      22-28   Florida Bombers National Classic

July     1-7      WWBA Perfect Game Marietta, Georgia

July    16-21    BCS Finals

July       TBA    World Series

Florida Bomber Bluesox 16's

May    22-26    Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

June   20-28    USA Baseball Junior Olympics

June  30- July 5    Florida Bombers 4th of July Classic

July     8-13     BCS Finals

July      TBA     Mickey Mantle State Tournament

July      TBA     Mickey Mantle Regionals

Aug      TBA     Mickey Mantle World Series

Florida Bombers to Host 4 different National Tournaments in 2008.

The Florida Bombers have announced the dates for 4 National tournaments to be held in 2008.

Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational

18 and Under

16 and Under

May  22-26     2008

4 Game Minimum

-  All Tournament Team Awards

-  M.V.P. Award

-  Championship Game on the Internet Live

-  Top Notch Competition

-  4 Game Minimum

-  $ 850.00  Entry Fee

Florida Bombers National Classic

18 and Under

June 22-28       2008

-  6 Game Minimum

-  Pre Tournament Banquet with guest speaker

-  All Tournament Team Awards

-  Tournament M.V.P. Ring (Individual Ring for the MVP)

-  Tremendous College Exposure

-  Championship Game Live on the Internet

-  Homerun Derby

-  Florida Marlins Game Tickets ( June 25 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7:00 P.M.)

-  Top Summer National Tournament

-  $ 1,350 Entry Fee

and much much more

16 and Under Florida Bombers 4th of July Classic

June 30 - July 5

-  5 Game Minimum

-  Pre Tournament Barbeque with Skills Competition

-  All Tournament Team Awards

-  Tournament M.V.P. Award (Individual Ring for the MVP)

-  Championship Game Live on the Internet

-  Florida Marlins Game Tickets (July 1 vs Washington Nationals 7:00 P.M.)

-  Top Summer National Tournament

-  $ 1,250 Entry Fee

and much much more

for more information on attending one of these National events please contact us at the Florida Bombers Baseball Office  305-691-3699

or you can email us at   floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net

Tournament Packets upon request

      The 2008 season is about 6 months away and the Florida Bombers have been as busy as ever. The 2008 teams are starting to take shape, as the Bombers have introduced a new team to the program. The Florida Bombers organization will be introducing the Unsigned senior team in 2008.After the success of 2007 the organization is looking to build on that success.

Here is a look at what the Florida Bombers Organization has to offer

Teams

Florida Bombers 18's        -  The Florida Bombers 18's are viewed as one of the nations best teams , over the last decade the Bombers 18's have been among the top 3 teams in the country and have dominated the WWBA National tournament.

Bombers Bluesox 18's       - The Bluesox 18's finished 4th at the B.E.S.T. National Championships in 2007. The Bluesox which finished their first year with a record of 25-18 , were among the best teams in the State of Florida. The Bluesox Carlos Lopez committed to Wake Forest University , making him the first Big Time Division 1 player in team history.The Bluesox compete at the top National Tournaments in the Country including the WWBA in Maritta,Georgia.

Bomber Braves 17's          - The Braves 17's is designed for 2009 graduates . The Braves will be competing at all of the major showcase tournaments in 2008. The Braves will be playing at the  WWBA 17's in Marietta,Georgia. The Braves will also compete at the BCS events held in the state of Florida. The Braves will only carry 2009 players. In 2007 the Braves finished with a record of 19-19 . RHP Mike Tomasi committed to Florida Atlantic University making Tomasi the first Division 1 Commitment in team history.

Unsigned Seniors GPA Team - This team is designed for players that are uncommitted to college , but yet are Division 1 qualifiers. To be eligible for this team you must be a 2008 graduate and carry a GPA minimum of 2.4 and a score of 900 or better on the SAT or and 18 or better on the ACT. The GPA team will mostly travel to showcase tournaments giving their players the best possible opportunity to play in front of coaches seeking unsigned seniors. This team will travel to the WWBA in Marietta , Georgia . The GPA team will compete in 5 or 6 Showcase tournaments.

Florida Bombers 16's            - This team which qualified and advanced to the Mickey Mantle World Series in 2007 was viewed as one of the best 16 and under teams in the country. The Bombers 16's will provide a player develompment process in which players will have the opportunity to move up the ladder with the Florida Bombers Organization. The Bombers 16's will compete at the Junior Olympics tournament as well as competeing in the Mickey Mantle division in AABC.

Bomber Bluesox 16's            - the Bluesox 16's experienced tremendous success in 2007 finishing with a record of 22-18. The Bluesox 16's will carry mostly freshmens and compete at the same events as the Bombers 16's. The Bluesox 16's will give younger players the opportunity to develop and grow towards playing on the Bombers 16's.

players interested in playing for the Florida Bombers organization please go to www.floridabombersbasball.org and fill out the player information section please be specific on which one of the Bomber team you would like to be considered for

you can email us at floridabombersbasebll@earthlink.net

or efernandez@flrodabombersbaseball.org

you can also contact us at 305-671-3699

The Florida Bombers Scout Team finished in the top 8 at the Perfect Game National Fall tournament in Jupiter last week.The final 8 finish was the best  in team history for this event. The Bombers which lost to the eventual runner up the Orlando Scorpions had a 6-0 lead on the Scorpions but , could not hold on.The Bombers which played 6 games in less than 60 hours where a little short on pitching for that final 8 game versus the Scorpions. The Bombers Scout Team which only featured 3 2008 Grads had the youngest team among the final 8 clubs.

The Bombers scout team featured 13 committed Bombers for the 2008 Summer season. "We saw some great chemestry out there this weekend I think this will go a long way for this group as we gear up for a return to Farmington'says coach Starr.

The Bombers had to many individual performences to mention all of them , but it was a great weekend of baseball from this group."We are doing things a little different this fall , we want these guys to play as much as possible together in order to develop that sense of being a teammate"says coach Fernandez."You could see these guys really pulling for each other and you could see these guys playing hard , that has been a trade mark of this organization and we want to make sure this group understands that"says coach Fernandez.

The Florida Bombers scout team is set to compete at the Worldwoodbat National Showcase tournament , that starts today in Jupiter , Florida. The Bombers roster will feature 12 players from the 2008 summer roster. Veteran Bombers Tyler Pastornicky, Anthony Angulo, Eric Doty, and Joey Housey will lead the way.

The Bombers will get their first look at Jimmy Falla,Gage Upthegrove, and Joe Hudson in a Bomber uniform this weekend.

The Florida Bombers organization prides itself on always being two steps ahead of the competition.Sunday the Bombers proved once again to be the top program in the state of Florida.The Bombers held the first ever Junior scout day at Sunset Highschool. The event featured 30 of the States top 2009 players.The event also featured some of the countries top dividsion 1 schools as well as division 2 schools.

Among the headliners at the event were committed Florida Bombers Jimmy Falla, Brian Johnson, Chase Green , JR Murphy, Jacob Johnson, Jay Laurienzo, Frankie Ratcliff, and Joe Hudson.

"We want this to be a yearly national event, yesterday was a monumental day in the Florida Bombers Baseball program, we feel we took six steps forward yesterday as an organization"say VP Mike Quintana.

"No one and I mean no one out works us and no one provides more for its players than we do , and thats something we pride ourselves in we never want to lose focus of that and yesterday was a great reminder of what the Florida Bombers Organization is all about"says Presidant Emilio Fernandez.

Newly promoted recruiting coordinator Josh Starr enjoyed a very successful first weekend on the job.The Bombers landed 9 of the Nations best Juniors and 1 of the Nations best freshmens.The Bombers have now received 24 commitments in their quest of winning the 2008 Connie Mack World Series.

The Bombers which return 11 players from their 2007 club seem as the early favorites of reaching the World Series in 2008.

"This organization has always looked for a special type of player , we go after winning players and players that fit our system and the newsest recruits fit that mold'says coach Starr.

The newest members of the Florida Bombers are:

3B-1B    Jimmy Falla         6"2     200   Junior

1B-LHP  Brian Johnson      6"4     220   Junior

INF       Chase Greene      5"11   170   Junior

RHP      Arthur Strauss     6"3     195   Junior

LHP      Gage Upthegrove  6"2    180   Junior

C         Joe Hudson          6"0    185  Junior

OF       Issac Ballou          6"2    185  Junior 

OF-RHP Cody Stiles          6"2     190  Junior

C-1B    Johnathon Walsh   6"3     205  Junior 

INF       Tyler Greene        6"0    170   Freshmen 16 and Under Bombers

2008 Committed Players

Catchers

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(Junior) Johnathon Walsh    

(Senior) Anthony Angulo 

(Junior) Joe Hudson    

(Junior) JR Murphy     

Infielders

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(Junior) Brian Johnson

(Senior) Raiko Alfonso

(Senior) Tyler Pastornicky

(Junior) Chase Greene

(Junior) Frankie Ratcliff

(Junior) Jimmy Falla

(Senior) Logan Thompson

Outfielders

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(Senior) Jose Rodriguez

(Senior) Tyler Thompson

(Junior) Jay Laurienzo

(Junior) JR Murphy

(Junior) Issac Ballou

(Junior) Cody Stiles

Pitching

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(Senior) Gary Ward

(Junior) Jacob Johnson

(Junior) Joey Housey

(Junior) Brian Johnson

(Senior) Eric Doty

(Senior) Travis Miller

(Junior) Gage Upthegrove

(Junior) Arthur Strauss

(Junior) Cody Stiles

(Senior) Josh Gonzaga 

The Bombers are waiting on several other commitents the next few days

currently the Bombers roster features

14 Juniors

10 Seniors

"We are very excited about this roster as we feel this entire roster has a chance to show up on opening day , unlike other rosters that have zero chance to show up this team can stay together throughout "says coach Fernandez

The Florida Bombers will be hosting a Junior scout day at Miami Sunset SR Highschool on Sunday October 14th at 11:00 A.M.

The workout will be for 2009 graduates by invitation only

Expected College Coaches to attend

University of Miami

FIU

Florida Atlantic University

LSU

University of Florida

Stetson

Broward Community College

Florida Gulf Coact University

if you are a 2009 graduate and feel you are one of the top juniors in the State of Florida please fill out the player information section at www.floridabombersbaseball.org  for an official invitation

The workout will feature about 40 of the states top players

you can also email us at www.floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net  or contact us at 305-671-3699

The Florida Bombers are proud to announce the commitments of several of its members.

SS Tyler Pastornicky committed to Florida State University

2B Raiko Alfonso has committed to FIU

OF Tyler Thompson has committted to the University of Florida

LHP Gary Ward has committed to the University of Miami

RHP Eric Doty has committed to Florida Gulf Coast University

the Florida Bombers organization would like to congratulate all of its committed players

all 5 players have committed to return to the Florida Bombers for the 2008 season.

We have a great core of players coming back for the 2008 season, its good to see that they got the school thing out of the way, now next summer they can concentrate on getting us back to Farmington"says coach Starr.

The Bombers will return 10 players in 2008 from its 2007 team.

The Bombers organization would also like to congratulate Bomber Bluesox SS Carlos Lopez which committed to the University of Wake Forest.

Also Bomber Braves RHP Mike Tomasi has committed to Florida Atlantic University.

Scott Patterson was named coach of the year of the Florida Bombers Organization for the 2007 season.Patterson guided the first year Bomber Bluesox 18's to a (25-17) record and placed 4th at the B.E.S.T. National Championships.Patterson was recently named the Head Coach of the Florida Bombers 16's.Coach Patterson and the Bluesox had wins over teams like the Midland Indians, Miami Powerhouse,Florida Pokers,Bama Bombers,Louisiana All Stars just to name a few.Coach Patterson wins the first ever coach of the year award.

The Florida Bombers have joined forces with the Miami Wave. The Miami Wave coaches have become the newest members of the Florida Bombers organization.

The Wave coaches will take over the 18 and under Bomber Bluesox program. The Bluesox program is coming of a great first season, one which saw the Bluesox finish 2007 with a (25-17) record.

Here is a profile

Bomber Blue Sox Coaching Staff:


Matthew Diaz has agreed to become the manager of the Bomber Blue Sox 18U after its
successful inaugural season in 2007.  Currently, Diaz is the varsity pitching coach
for the District Champion Michael Krop Senior High Lightning baseball squad.  Diaz
is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University where his team won an NCCAA South
Regional and he also played at Rollins College & Oglethorpe University.  Professionally,
Diaz was named to the independent Arizona Winter League?s All-League Team and pitched
for the Herkimer Trailbusters of the New York State League.  Previously he served
as the manager & general manager of the Miami Wave amateur baseball organization.

Jason Sullivan joins Matthew Diaz after having served as the 3rd base coach &
handling hitting duties for the Miami Wave in 2007.  Sullivan is the hitting coach
at Michael Krop Sr. High as well.  Sullivan is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University
and also played at Florida Atlantic University.  His 3 year professional career
ended on a high note when he won the Frontier League Championship with the Kalamazoo
Kings.

Louis Diaz has been a staple of amateur baseball in South Florida over the past
15 years.  In the past he has served as the president of the Kendall Hammocks Optimist
Club and its baseball program and most recently has been the team president and
bench coach for the Miami Wave.  Since founding the Miami Wave, Diaz has seen 24
players in his program in the past three years move on to play collegiate baseball.
Last season, the Wave finished as the Florida Runner-Up in the AABC Connie Mack
division and garnered a berth in the AABC Connie Mack South Regionals.

The Florida Bombers would like to welcome Matt Diaz,Louis Diaz and Jason Sullivan to the greatest organization in the country.

"When this situation presented itself we knew we had to make this happen, the Wave is a program that we have always respected . I have always felt Matt and his coaches were top notch all the way around,we know these guys will help the Bombers program continue to grow"says Bombers CEO Emilio Fernandez.

 Also

Bart Hunton will be the Head Coach of the Bombers academic team.

25 Championships
6   National Championships

Florida Bombers Baseball be a part of it

The Florida Bombers organization will be holding tryouts for the 2007 Fall Showcase season as well as the 2008 Summer Baseball season.
The dates for the tryouts are
16 and under Aug 25
18 and under Aug 26

Tryouts will be at Sunset Highschool starting at 9:00 A.M. both Saturday and Sunday

All of the 2007 members of the Florida Bombers organization will be required to tryout for the 2007 Fall Showcase season as well as the Summer season of 2008.

The Florida Bombers organization will be starting a new team for the 2008 season that will be for unsigned seniors only. The name of the team has not yet been determined
the team will only feature players that are uncommitted to college also players must have a minimum of
a 2.4 GPA as well as a 900 on the SAT or an 19 on the ACT.
This year the Bombers attracted over 12 different Division 1 Schools to attend Home games

tryouts are for the following teams

Fall Underclassmen National Showcase/Tournament  (Perfect Game)
World Championships in Jupiter (Perfect Game)
as well as other scouting events

Summer Season

16 and under
Florida Bombers
Bomber Bluesox
Bomber Braves

18 and under
Florida Bombers
Bomber Bluesox
Bomber Braves
College Placement Team (name TBA)

also the Bombers program will be expanding to the 14 and under level
more information will follow

for players interested please fill out the player information section at www.floridabombersbaseball.org
or you can email us at www.floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net
or you can contact us at 305-671-3699 (Florida Bombers Baseball Office)

Early registration is recommended

Coach Patterson

Coach Hunton

               Coach Scott Patterson which led the Bomber Bluesox 18's to a (26-15) record  and a 4th place finish in the BEST World Series in 2007 has been promoted to Head Coach of the Florida Bombers 16's. Coach Patterson will bring pitching coach Andy Hernandez with him. The two combined on a very successful inaugural season for the Bluesox in 2007. Coach Patterson had victories over programs like Midland and the Louisiana All Stars as well as the Bama Bombers and The Florida Pokers in 2007.Coach Patterson and coach Hernandez will look to build on the success that the 2007 Bombers 16's had. The Bombers 16's reached the Mickey Mantle World Series in 2007. The goal for the 2008 season is to win the Mickey Mantle World Series.

Coach Patterson did establish the Bomber Bluesox 18 and under program and paved the way for new coach Bart Hunton. The Bluesox program was as solid as any program in the State of Florida and produced several college scholarships in the 2007 season.

"We are very excited to make this announcement , we feel Scott is a great guy for this job and we feel he can take the program to an even higher level in the next years "says VP Mike Quintana.

Coach Hunton to lead the Bluesox 18's.

Coach Bart Hunton which also directed a very successful 2007 season has been promoted to the Head Coaching job of the 18 and under Bluesox.Coach Hunton led the 16 and under Bluesox to a 2007 record of (22-17) and finished 5th at the Scott Fletcher World Series.Coach Hunton has not yet announced a pitching coach for the 2008 season although a front runner would be David Bernat which served as the teams pitching coach before signing a professional baseball contract 4 weeks into the season.

Coach Hunton will have the opportunity to be reunited with some of his 2007 players that will be moving up in age brackets."The goal for coach Hunton is to build upon the success enjoyed by coach Patterson in 2007. "We feel the 2007 Bluesox 18's was a very solid ballclub and now the goal is to make the Bluesox a Championship level ballclub as well as a ballclub that exposes the players to great college and pro opportunities"says Founder Emilio Fernandez.

The Florida Bombers organization is proud to make these two major announcements as the program has already started working towards a more successfull 2008.

The Florida Bombers debuted in fashion at the Mickey Mantle World Series .The Florida Bombers won the Homerun Derby / Hitters Challenge , as well as the Outfield team relay.
Bombers Danny Canela and Jay Laurienzo combined to bring home the hitters challenge for the Florida Bombers. Canela won the individual award by outhitting everyone else at the event.
The Bombers open up Mickey Mantle play versus the Dallas Tigers at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday.

Congratulations to the Bombers for winning the Hitters challenge as well as the OF Team Relay.

The Florida Bombers 18's were defeated twice at the Florida State Championship to end their run of 6 straight Southeast Regional berths. In 2006 the Bombers advanced to the Southeast Regionals after placing 3rd at the State Championship. In 2007 the Bombers placed 4th at the State Tournament and did not advance. After a round 1 win over the SF Elite by a score of 14-0 the Bombers dropped back to back games despite having leads in both games heading into the 5th Inning. "I think we had a solid year , but obviously we set out to get to the World Series and we did not do that, I just think the injuries wore on us and it showed at the State tournament , but we have received 9 commitments from players on this years team that are  ready to to get the Bombers back on top"says coach Fernandez.
The Bombers were without Tyler Thompson  and Yasel Gomez both hurt during the final 2 games and Bombers 1B Javi Sujo played at about 25 % percent. Between those 3 players the Bombers were missing 18 Homeruns .
"We went to the toughest state tournament in the country and we went in banged up, we will regroup for the 2008 season and win the State tournament ,we will never advance to the World Series through the back door , we will either advance or not advance through our state and regional tournament "says coach Fernandez.
The Bombers finished the 2007 season with a (27-7-1) record thats a .784 winning percentage not bad for a season.
The Bombers brought home the 2007 Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Tournament as well as the UCF Invitational.Among other accomplishments the Bombers organization produced more Division 1 signees in 2007.The 2007 Season also saw Andrew Durden break Willy Hernandez franchise record 20 game hitting streak. Durden actually shattered the old mark with a 25 game hitting streak and a new franchise record. Congratulations to Andrew Durden for his tremendous accomplishment.

JR LHP  Gary Ward              - University of Miami
SR 1B    Javi Sujo                 - FIU
SR RHP Danny Desimone  - FIU

among others expected to sign soon are

SS    JR     Tyler Pastornicky
2B    JR     Raiko Alfonso
OF   JR     Tyler Thompson
C      JR     Anthony Angulo
INF  JR     Logen Thompson
RHP JR    Joey Housey
RHP JR    Travis Miller
RHP JR    Eric Doty

The Bombers would like to thank all of its players on a great season that saw lots of great moments and lasting memories. The Bombers would also like to thank the parents for their continued support.

The Bombers organization would also like to thank its great coaching staff for their tremendous commitment and work ethic in 2007.

"We will be back in 2008 , and we will win the State Championship as well as the Southeast Regionals you can bet on that , I am very proud of what we accomplished after everything this organization has had to go through in 2007, I think we definitely beat the odds and we showed to the world that the Bombers are here for the long haul"says coach Fernandez.

2007/18U National Championship (July 3-9)

The big question with the 18U will be “Can any team beat the Florida Bombers?”  The Bombers have won the event four of the five years it’s been held, with the streak interrupted only by the South Carolina Diamond Devils in 2004.  The Diamond Devils team that year entered the championship round as the last of the 16 seeded teams but rode talents such as C-RHP Matt Wieters (Cubs, 1st round, 2007) and 1B Justin Smoak (probable 2008 1st rounder) to the championship.

While the Bombers have featured their share of top prospects, the key to their continued success has always been a deep pitching staff comprised mostly of Miami area pitchers and excellent defense.  So while there may be teams with more highly acclaimed prospects on their rosters to start the tournament, the Bombers will be the event favorite until someone beats them on the field.

As much as any event on the WWBA schedule, the 18U championship lends itself to unheralded teams making strong championship runs.  In 2003 it was the Indiana Yankees and their shortstop Eric Campbell (now a top Braves prospect).  In 2004 it was the Diamond Devils.  Last year, the Florida Magic behind championship MVP 3B Gary Gustavson made an improbable run all the way to the championship game before they lost to the Bombers.

It would take too long to list all the future first round draft choices that have played in the 18U championships over the past five years.  Some of the future Major Leaguers who have performed in front of the hundreds of scouts and college coaches include C Brian McCann (East Cobb Tigers), RHP Brandon Morrow (NorCal), LHP Scott Kazmir (PG Gold), OF Jeremy Hermida (East Cobb Yankees), RHP Zack Greinke (Team Florida USA), LHP John Danks (Austin Baseball Club), RHP Matt Capps (East Cobb Yankees), OF Billy Butler (Jacksonville Royals), RHP Jonathan Broxton (Diamondplex A’s), OF Lastings Milledge (PG Blue), LHP Andrew Miller (PG Blue), RHP Micah Owings (East Cobb Yankees), C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (PG Royal) and RHP Chad Billingsley (PG Blue).

On Tuesday the Bombers defeated the Orlando Scorpions and the Weston Whitesox to complete a Double Header sweep and move their record to (15-2) on the year.
In game 1 the Bombers defeated the Orlando Scorpions by a score of 7-2. Andrew Durden got things going with a 3 Run Homerun in the 1st Inning, that was Durdens (3)rd Homerun of the year.Andres Diaz added a 2 Run Homerun his (2)nd of the year.In the bottom of the 2nd Inning Logan Thompson and Tyler Pastornicky went back to back connecting on solo Homeruns. It was Logans (1)st of the year and Pastornicky (2)nd on the year. Raiko Alfonso added 2 Hits. Pastornicky finished with 2 Hits and 2 Runs Scored.
Joey Housey (3-0) got the win pitching 4 Innings and Strikingout 3.
Glen Troyanowski got the 3 Inning Save (2)nd on the year.Troyanowski pitched 3 Innings Strikingout 3.

In Game 2 the Bombers defeated the Weston Whitesox by a score of 20-0. The Bombers move to (15-2) on the year . The (15-2) record is the same identical record the Bombers had in 2006 at the same point in the season.
Raiko Alfonso connected on a 2 Run Homerun his (1)st of the year. Alfonso finished 2 for 3 with 3 Runs Scored and 2 RBI'S.
Andrew Durden finished with a Double a Single and 3 RBI'S and 2 Runs Scored.Joel Carranza was 2 for 2 with 2 Doubles and 3 RBI'S. Jose Rodriguez added 2 Doubles and 5 RBI'S. Andres Diaz added an RBI Double. Tyler Pastornicky was 1 for 1 with 3 SB and 3 Runs Scored.
Craig Gullickson now (3-0) got the win Pitching 3 Innings Strikingout 4. Travis Miller combined on the shutout pitching 2 Innings Strikingout 3 .

After a 5 hour bus ride the Florida Bombers stepped of the bus and won back to back games at the UCF tournament to improve their record to (10-1) on the season. In game 1 the Bombers defeated one of the best teams in the country the Orlando Scorpions by a score of 8-5 in 8 Innings. Trailing 5-4 heading into the top of the 7th Inning the Bombers tied the game and scored 3 runs in the top of the 8th Inning to down the Scorpions.
In game 1 Logan Thompson had the go ahead RBI Single in the top of the 8th Inning. Tyler Thompson added a 2 RBI Double to extend the lead to 8-5.Andrew Durden was 2 for 2 with 2 Runs Scored. Eric Doty pitched the final 2 Innings to earn the win.

In game 2 the Bombers defeated the Scorpions Grey team by a score of 7-3. Tyler Thompson was 2 for 3 with 1 Triple 1  RBI and 1 SB.Andrew Durden was 3 for 4 with 3 RBI'S and 1 RS.
Kyle Allen added an RBI Double. Logan Thompson added a Double. Sophomore RHP Jacob Johnson pitched 5 Innings to earn the win. Roger Fernandez pitched 2 Innings to earn the save (1).

The following is the schedule for the 16'S and the 18's Memorial Weekend Invitational


Few changes have been made to the schedule please review the updated schedule

Tournament will start on Thursday May 24

Thursday May 24 at Westminster Academy

5:00 P.M.  D Ball vs Bomber Braves                                        Main Field
5:00 P.M.  Bomber Bluesox 16's vs Coral Reef                        Field 2
7:30 P.M.  Florida Bombers 16's vs Homestead Storm             Main Field


Friday   May 25  at  Westminster Academy

5:00 P.M.  Miami Wave vs Bomber Bluesox 18's                     Main Field
5:00 P.M.  Bomber Brewers vs Renegades                                  Field 2
7:20 P.M.  Homerun Derby                                                      Main Field
8:15 P.M.  Florida Bombers 18's vs SF Elite                             Main Field


Saturday  May 26 at Westminster Academy

8:00   A.M. SF Canes vs Bomber Braves                                     Main Field
8:00   A.M. Florida Bombers 16's vs Renegades                           Field 2
10:45 A.M. Homestead Storm vs Bomber Brewers                      Main Field
10:45 A.M. Bomber Bluesox 18's vs SF Canes                             Field 2
1:30   P.M. Florida Bombers 18's vs D Ball                                 Main Field
1:30   P.M. Bomber Bluesox 16's vs Homestead Storm               Field 2
4:15   P.M. Bomber Braves vs Miami Wave                               Main Field
4:15   P.M. Coral Reef vs Renegades                                           Field 2
7:00   P.M. Miami Wave vs SF Elite                                           Main Field


Sunday     May 27 at Sunset Highschool

8:00    A.M. D Ball vs SF Canes   
10:15  A.M. Florida Bombers 16's vs Coral Reef
12:30  P.M. Florida Bombers 18's vs SF Canes
2:45    P.M. Bomber Bluesox 18's vs SF Elite
5:00    P.M. Bomber Bluesox 16's vs Bomber Brewers   

Note Sunday games will have a 2 Hour time limit


Monday    May 28 at Westminster Academy

8:30    A.M. Consolation Game     Miami Wave  vs D Ball            Main Field
10:45  A.M. Playoff Round           SF Elite vs Bluesox 18's            Main Field
10:45  A.M. Playoff Round          Bombers 16's vs Brewers         Field 2
1:30    P.M. Playoff Round           Bombers 18's vs Braves             Main Field
1:30    P.M. Playoff Round           Bluesox 16's vs Renegades        Field 2
4:30    P.M. Championship Game  16's                                                Main Field
7:00    P.M. Championship Game  18's                                               Main Field





Game Results

Game 1 -  Braves   8              (1-0)
                D Ball    3              (0-1)

Game 2  - Bluesox 16's   7      (1-0)
                Coral Reef      3      (0-1)

Game 3  -  Bombers 16's  6     (1-0)
                 Storm             3     (0-1)
             
Game 4  -  Bluesox 18's   15   (1-0)
                 Wave               5   (0-1)

Game 5  -   Brewers          10  (1-0)
                  Renegades        2  (0-1)

Game 6   -  Bombers 18's  13   (1-0)
                  SF Elite            3   (0-1)

Game 7   -  Braves              7  (2-0)
                  SF Canes           6  (0-1)

Game 8   -  Bluesox 18's      9  (2-0)
                  SF Canes           0  (0-2)

Game 9   -  Storm               11 (1-1)
                  Brewers            10 (1-1)

Game 10 -  Bombers 16's    23 (2-0)
                  Renegades          4  (0-2)

Game 11 -  Bluesox   16's   10  (2-0)
                  Storm                 1  (1-2)

Game  12 - Bombers 18's     16 (2-0)
                  D Ball                  0 (0-2)

Game   13 - Renegades           4 (1-2)
                   Coral Reef          3 (0-2)

Game  14  -  Miami Wave     7 (1-1)
                    Braves               6 (2-1)

Game 15   -  SF Elite             7 (1-1)
                    Miami Wave     6 (1-2)

Game 16   -  D Ball             16 (1-2)
                    SF Canes           2 (0-2)

Game 17   -  Bombers 16's   11 (3-0)
                    Coral Reef         1 (0-3)

Game 18   -  Bombers 18's   14 (3-0)
                    SF Canes            0 (0-3)

Game 19   -   SF Elite           10 (2-1)
                     Bluesox 18's      8 (2-1)

Game 20   -  Bluesox 16's    12 (3-0)
                     Brewers            2  (1-2)

Consolation Game

Game 21   -  Miami Wave     5
                    D Ball               4

Championship Round

18 and Under Round

Game 21   -  Bluesox            15
                    SF Elite              4

Game 22   - Bombers 18's       9
                   Braves                 0

18'S Championship Game

Game 23   - Bombers 18's       5
                   Bluesox   18's      4


16 and Under Championship Round

Game 24   - Bombers 16's       3
                   Brewers               1

Game  25  - Bluesox 16's        6
                   Renegades           5

16's Championship Game

Game 26   - Bombers 16's      14
                   Bluesox  16's        1


All tournament team and MVP will be posted tonight 

The Florida Bombers 16's opened up the 2007 season with a 7-1 win over the SF Elite.
More game info will be posted tomorrow.
To hear a repeat of the game go to www.floridacast.com

Florida Bombers State of the Program



In 2007 the Florida Bombers will venture on a new voyage, with a growing organization the Bombers are anxious to get things going.
The organization opens up the season Friday at 5:00 P.M. with the Bombers Bluesox 16's hosting the Florida Pokers 16's at Westminster Academy.That game will be followed by the season opener of the Florida Bombers 16's hosting the SF Elite at 7:30 P.M. at Academy.
Saturday the Bomber Bluesox 18's get their season going by hosting the Brevard Stars at 4:00 P.M.
at 7:00 P.M. the Florida Bombers 18's open up their season versus the Stars.
Sunday the Bomber Braves kick things of versus the Florida Pokers 17's at 11:00 A.M., and the Bomber Brewers will open up their season on Memorial Weekend.
"We cant wait till Friday , we have had alot of haters out there saying we were done but, in reality we are stronger and bigger than ever and Friday is the start of all"says coach Braithwaite.
The Florida Bombers have grown 6 fold in 2007, currently the Bombers organization has 150 players to go with 15 coaches on payroll . "There are times in life when things seem bleak and dark only to find sunshine and paradise the next day , thanks to what happened we have been able to get to the point we are now, I thank the man up above every  day for what happened and where we are today"says coach Fernandez.
"I look back at the days we used to play at Killian Highschool and I see where we are today playing at a multimillion dollar complex, it shows the growth and tradition of the Florida Bombers"says coach Fernandez.

What has changed with the Florida Bombers ?

- The Florida Bombers now have 6 teams in the organization as opposed to only 1 team in past years.
- The Florida Bombers have over 150 players in the program as opposed to 25
- The Florida Bombers have giving employment opportunities to 15 coaches as opposed to 3
- The Florida Bombers now play out of a multimillion dollar complex
- Coaches salaries have increased
- The Florida Bombers now have a host home where all of its coaches and players call home during the   season
- The Florida Bombers Home games are live on the internet
- The Florida Bombers are now associated with 5 different governing associations
- The Florida Bombers now have a Baseball office where they conduct all of their daily operations
- Most importantly no one in the organization has to answer to suits

"None of this would be possible without the work of Aaron Braithwaite, Rudy Camejo, Scott Patterson, Josh Starr , and Bart Hunton and the departure of the old regime"says coach Fernandez.

The Florida Bombers have had alot to overcome this past offseason . "Alot of different people tried to bring us down by saying things that were not true fortunately for us our new coaches and personal believed in what we were doing and we were able to overcome all the negative things our competitors put out there"says coach Fernandez.

Friday everything unfolds for the coaches and players of the organization, the road to many different National Championships start Friday with a WWBA National title and 2 different AABC National titles being the ultimate goal.





 

The information for both the 16 and 18's will be posted by Friday May 17 no later than 6:00 P.M                                We will be closing out both age groups by Wednesday we have 1 spot left in each age group
please contact us at floridabombersbaseball@earhtlink.net  if you are interested in attending
the tournament will feature a 5 game guarantee as well as a Homerun derby Friday night

The Florida Bombers have agreed to terms with the Westminster Academy Baseball complex for the 2007 season and beyond. The Florida Bombers Organization is proud to call Westminster Academy home. The baseball complex at Westminster Academy features 2 top notch baseball fields . "We want to make Westminster our East Cobb Complex says coach Fernandez , we will play all of our teams out of Westminster which is something we were looking for, this is a great day in our program for the present as well as the future".
The Bombers have been playing out of Barry University for the past 2 seasons. " Barry was great to us and for us but , we just out grow Barry and we needed a place with more fields "says VP Aaron Braithwate.
"This is just the beginning we have very big plans for this organization in the years to come , and solidifying a complex was one of the most important steps "says President Emilio Fernandez.

The Bombers program opens up the 2007 season on May 18 with the 16's Bluesox taking on the 16's Florida Pokers.

We would like to take this moment and thank Barry University and their coaching staff for giving us a first class experience the last two seasons. A special thanks to Ray and coach Pavo from the Florida Bombers.

The Bombers have gotten a commitment from Arthur Strauss, 6'2 RHP, from Birmingham, Alabama. Strauss is the 73rd ranked prospect in the 2009 class.  Arthur pitches between 86-89, with great command of three pitches.  Coach Braithwaite said “We are glad to have Arthur in our program; I believe he will have a great career within the bombers organization.  I believe this kid is just going to keep on getting better."

Jacob Johnson and Kyle Mckenzie have both broke into the top 150 prospects for the class of 2009, as predicted by coach Bratihwaite.  Jacob Johnson has moved into the 122th spot. Kyle Mckenzie has moved into the 129th spot.  Coach Braithwaite said, " Rankings are not everything, but it gives these athletes a sense of accomplishment. I know these guys will push even harder to brake the top hundred."

Here is a list of the committed players to the Bomber Bluesox so far

18 and Under

Sean Hotusing                C-1B       6"1         SR      Sunset Highschool
Rick Versace                  C             5"11       JR      West Boca
Mike Lopez                     C-3B       5"11        SR      Atlantic Highschool
Joseph Pagen                 1B           6"1          JR       Archbishop Curley
Matt Holsman                2B           5"10        JR       Douglas Highschool
Carlos Lopez                  SS-3B     5"11        JR       Atlantic Highschool
Jesus Garcia                   INF-OF  5"10        SR       Brito Highschool
Scott Woodrey        3B-SS-RHP  6"0         SR       Cardinal Gibbons
Marcus Mejia                INF-OF   6"2         JR        Everglades
Micheal Yeash      INF-OF-RHP  5"10       JR        Archbishop Curley
Joe Keebler                   INF-OF    6"0        JR         Palmetto Highschool
Drew Sherwood             OF          5"10      SR         Sunset Highschool
Javier Busutil                 OF          6"1        SR         Brito Highschool
Donald Smith              OF-C         5"11      JR          Dwyer Highschool
Gerry Gonzalez     1B-OF-LHP    6"0        JR           Ransom
Marvin Colegial           RHP        6"1        SR          Coral Gables
Danny Hernandez       RHP        6"1        SR          Coral Gables
George Bahadue     1B-RHP      6"2        JR           Dade Christian
Frank Lanzana         LHP-OF     5"11      SR           Chaminade Madonna
Steven Thiele      OF-INF-RHP 6"0        JR            Coral Reef
Mike Tulio           RHP-1B       6"2         JR            Dwyer Highschool 
Brian Daley         OF                 6"0        SR            Ransom




16 and Under Bluesox

Height and Weight will be added later today


Eros Medina
Jonathan Diaz
Noah Soven
Edward Pidermann
Charles Erickson
Jonathan Arche
Ronald Lozada
David Hall
Zack Berger
Mario Rojas
Jose Aguiar
Manuel Machado
Jorge Dieguez
Yoenny Gonzalez
TJ O Drscoll

both Bomber Bluesox teams are looking to carry around 25 players
if you are interested in participating on one of these teams please contact us at
floridabombersbaseball@earthlink.net

 

The Florida Bombers 16's have received a commitment from AndresWiltz. Andres Wiltz is a 6'1 RHP, who pitches between 85-88, with a outstanding change-up and breaking ball. Andres shows great command of all three of his pitches. Coach Braithwaite said, " Wiltz will be one of our go to guys this Summer. Andres comes from a great high school program at Belen. They do a great job of developing student-athletes."

The Florida Bombers 16's have received commitments from Casey Mulholland and Josiel Garcia. Casey Mulholland is a 6'3 RHP/OF from IMG Academy, who pitches between 86-89, with a excellent breaking ball and outstanding change-up. Mullholand offensively shows great bat speed, and plus power. Josiel Garcia is 5'11 OF/LHP from Brito High School, who has 7.0 speed, a great approach at the plate, great outfield instincts along with above average arm strength. On the mound, Garcia pitches between 82-84. Coach Fundora says " These 2 kids will be among the best players in the country in the 2010 class.

The bombers 16's have gotten commitments from Jacob Johnson and Kyle Mckenzie.  Jacob is a 6'2 RHP from Lakeworth, FL, who pitches between 84-87, with a plus slider and change-up. Johnson is currently the 25th ranked player in the State of Florida and the 205th ranked player in the class of 2009. Mckenzie is a 5-11 RHP-INF, with excellent defensive skills and a great approach at the plate.  On the mound, Kyle pitches between 85-88 with excellent command and a "VERY" sharp breaking ball.  Kyle is currently the 209th ranked player in the class of 2009.  Coach Braithwaite said, "Look for both of these guys to take a gradual leap in the rankings over the course of this high school season.  I personally feel like both Jacob and Kyle are two athletes that are a lot more talented than there rankings may suggest."

Andy Hernandez has been named the head coach of the Expansion 18 and under Florida Bombers. Andy Hernandez will coach the Bomber Bluesocks in their inaugural season in 2007.Coach Hernandez is a former Florida Bomber player. Coach Hernandez played for the Bombers in the 1999 season. "We welcome coach Hernandez to the organization, we feel Andy is a baseball guy that has stayed involved with the game he will do a great job with this club."says President Emilio Fernandez.
The Bomber Bluesocks will play a National schedule and compete in a National Affiliation. Players on the Bluesocks will have the opportunity to be called up to the Florida Bombers based on performance and team needs. The Bomber Bluesocks will be a competitive team that will be as good as any other local team in South Florida . The Bluesocks will compete with other local teams such as the Miami Powerhouse , Florida Pokers etc.


Note

Drew Sherwood became the first player in Bluesocks history to commit.
The Bluesocks welcome Drew to be the teams catalyst at the top of the order and patrol centerfield in 2007.

The Florida Bombers Baseball Organization has a new mailing address. Please make a note of this change. Soon the Bombers will have a new contact number as the Bombers plan on opening the doors of the Florida Bombers offices by November 1.

The new Florida Bombers mailing address is

Florida Bombers Baseball
PO Box 960627
Miami , Florida  33296-0627

• Pastornicky Commits to the Florida Bombers
  
  Junior Infielder Tyler Pastornicky the Nations # 55 th ranked player has committed to play for the  Florida Bombers . Pastornicky is a Junior at IMG The Pendleton School. Tyler will be next in line of great Bomber players from the Pendleton School. "Following in the footsteps of Chris Perez and Paolo Espino wont be easy but, Tyler is the type of player that has made the Bombers the best program in the country"says coach Fernandez.
  Tyler is a 6.7 runner with great baseball instincts. Tyler comes from a baseball family as his father is currently the State of Florida scout for the Kansas City Royals.
  Pastornicky is 5"11 - 170  Tyler  is capable of playing all three infield positions and hes a good enough athlete to play in the outfield.

Here is a look at the 2006 Florida Bombers College Commitments

Kentrail Davis      OF   -   University of Tennessee
DJ Jones               OF   -   University of Auburn
Hunter Ovens      OF   -   Virginia Tech University
DJ Swatscheno   LHP -   University of Miami
Mike Mcgee         OF  -    Uncommitted
Matt Sergey        RHP -    Uncommitted
Javi Sujo              INF  -    Uncommitted
Iden Nazario       LHP  -    University of Miami

The Bombers 16's is also taking shape as Chris Braithwaite has been hired as an assistant coach to Head Coach Aaron Braithwaite. The Bombers have also hired Josh Starr to be the director of marketing and Corporate Sponsorships. Starr will also serve as a bench coach for the Bombers 16's."Since the changes Corporate Sponsorships have been booming and Josh will be in charge of that department he did a great job with the Homestead Stars last summer and i know he will do a great job for the Florida Bombers "says Emilio Fernandez.

The Florida Bombers completed the Double Header sweep of the Florida Pokers. With the win the Bombers won the series from the Pokers winning 2 out of  3. The Bombers defeated the Pokers by a score of 14-6 in Game 2 on Saturday. The Bombers now move to (13-2) on the year. Kentrail Davis led the Bombers going 4 for 4 with 2 Homeruns and 8 RBIS. Davis also added 4 Runs Scored and 1 SB.Davis Homered twice in the 1st Inning to tie a Bombers record with 2 Homeruns in 1 Inning. Eric Hosmer went 2 for 4 with 1 Double and 3 RBI'S.Nick Hernandez (1-0) picked up the win in relief pitching 3 scoreless Innings and Strikingout 5.

              The Florida Bombers Memorial Weekend Invitational is here and the field is set.10 top temas will be competing all weekend for the right to play in the Championship game Monday afternoon. Some of the nations top teams will be participating in this event " it will be a good field , we think it could be one of the strongest early season tournaments in the country "said tournament director Angel Herrera.
Friday morning at 9:00 A.M. at Barry University the Florida Pokers and the Miami Wave will kick things off. Friday will conclude with the Florida Bombers playing Team Orlando in the night game at 7:30 P.M.
The tournament will not only feature some very good teams , but it will also feature a Homerun Derby on Friday night. Also the tournament will feature awards for the Tournament MVP and the Cy Young pitcher of the tournament as well as an All Tournament Team selection.
For tournament information please contact Tournament Director Angel Herrera at 786-547-3553.

Bombers Take the Nightcap

The Florida Bombers now (2-1) on the year defeated the Brevard Stars by a score of 2-1 in Game 2 of the Double Header. Closer Mike Mcgee (1-0) picked up the win in relief as he pitched 1 1/3 Innings Strikingout 2. Mcgee entered the game in the top of the 6th Inning with the bases loaded and 2 outs. Mcgee Struckout Brevard LF Slack to end the threat in the top of the 6th inning. DJ Jones sacrifice fly to deep center brought home Iden Nazario with the eventual game winning run.Eric Hosmer extended his hitting streak to 3 games going 1 for 2.


The Bombers will now be off till Friday as they will play Team Orlando in pool play of the Florida Bomber Memorial Weekend Invitational.

 Bombers No Hit the South Florida Rebels in their Season Opener

   The Florida Bombers opened up the 2006 season on a high note as the Bombers defeated the South Florida Rebels by a score of 8-1. Three Florida Bomber pitchers combined on a No Hitter. Anthony Nalepa (1-0) pitched 4 No Hit Innings Striking Out 7 . John Housey pitched 2 No Hit Innings Strikingout 3. Iden Nazario put the finishing touches on the No Hitter Strikingout the side in the top of the 7th Inning to preserve the No Hitter.
At the plate the Figueroa twins led the way as Cole Figueroa was 3 for 3 with a Triple, Double and 3 RBI'S in the season opener. Correy Figueroa was 2 for 2 with 1 RBI and 1 Run Scored.Eric Hosmer was 2 for 4 with 1 Double and 1 RBI.Ryan Jackson added a 2 RBI Single .Mike Mcgee added a Triple and 2 Runs Scored as the Bombers won their 7th Consecutive Season Opener.
The Bombers will be back in action tomorrow versus the Brevard Stars at 11:00 as part of a Double Header.

             The Florida Bombers are set to take the field Saturday night at 7:00 P.M. at Barry University versus the South Florida Rebels.The Bombers will follow Saturday nights opener with a Double header Sunday morning versus the Brevard Stars."We are very excited about this weekend , alot of work has been put into this club and we are anxious to see them play"says coach Fernandez.
Saturday will be the first step towards a Connie Mack National Championship."Its a long season alot of things happen ,we just want this team to come together as quick as possible and improve everyday so we can be in position at the end to get to Farmington"says coach Herrera.
The Bombers will see star CF DJ Jones in action for the first time this Saturday , Kentrail Davis will not be in the lineup this weekend as he will make his debut on June 2.
Anthony Nalepa will take the hill for the Bombers Saturday night, Nalepa is a 6"3 RHP . Nalepa is one of several returning Bombers from the 2005 Regional runner up squad, Nalepa has also committed to the University of Miami.
The Bombers will honor Cory and Cole Figueroa as part of the opening night ceremonies. The Figueroas will be receiving their 2005 WWBA Championship Rings as well as their Sam Torcise Award. The Sam Torcise Award is always gi