Mills Godwin Baseball has a strong tradition of competitive baseball excellence. We stress team baseball and a "We over me" attitude. Godwin High School has won 2 State Championships (1987 and 1999), 9 Central Region Championships and 20 District Championships and 500 wins since 1982 (505-157  .762 winning percentage). Numerous players have gone on to play at the college and professional level. We hope you enjoy our web site and we hope to see you at a Godwin Baseball game in the future. This site is not affliated with Godwin High School and is maintained by Coach John Marano.

Pre-seasoning conditioning for young men trying out for the Godwin Baseball program will begin on January 4, 2010.  The full schedule of dates will be posted in the boys locker room at Godwin, on the Baseball board on the gym hall (where the daily practice plan is posted) and at various locations around the Godwin building.  Conditioning will consist of running, stretching, exercises, and agility drills.  We will go 3 days per week weather permitting.  We will be throwing (long tossing) to get arms into throwing condition.  Conditioning will begin at 4.05 PM each day and will last 70-95 mintues each session. All freshman, sophomores, juniors and (especially) seniors not playing a winter sport are STRONGLY urged to attend.  Attendance will be taken each session.  Players are reminded of the following:

1. You must have a current VHSL physical on file before you attend conditioning.  No exceptions.

2. Wear running shoes, not cleats.  Wear sweats and longs sleeved shirts.  No shorts and no T-shirts.  YOU WILL BE SENT HOME IF YOU ARE NOT DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER!   You will need a baseball hat or a stocking cap.  You may bring water bottles. 

3. Bring your glove each day.   

The first day of tryouts is Feb. 22, 2010 at 4.05 PM on the baseball field.  We will be keeping 16 on the Varsity and 18-20 on the JV. 

Have a nice Christmas break and we will see you January 4, 2010 at 4.05 PM! 

Congratulations to Billy Berry, Godwin Baseball Alum 1993, on his election to the Bluefield College Hall of Fame.  Billy was an outstanding catcher for the Eagles and graduated with the class of 1993.  After a stellar baseball career at Bluefield College he became "Coach Berry" as he started his high school coaching career at Godwin High School.  In 1999 Billy helped lead the Eagles to a AAA State Championship.  In 2001 Billy moved on to Tucker High School and led them to the Finals of the 2002 State Championship.  He then became an assistant coach at Bluefield College and later the the Head coach at BC and took the Eagles to a higher level.  For the past 3 years Billy has been the Head Coach at Tennessee Weslyn College where he has a record of 125-48 in 3 years, 3 conference championships and been the ABCA Regional Coach of the Year the past 2 years.  Congratulations to Coach Billy Berry on being elected to the BC Hall of Fall.  

Coach Billy Berry Inducted into Bluefield College Sports Hall of Fame

10.28.2009 - [Baseball]

Coach Berry receives his Bluefield College Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque from Bluefield President David Olive

On Saturday, October 24, Coach Billy Berry was one of four Bluefield College alumni to receive the honor for former athletes when they were inducted into the school's Sports Hall of Fame. 

Coach Berry graduated from Bluefield in 1998 where he was a three-time First Team All-Conference selection during his playing days.  During his senior season, he hit .357 from the plate and tallied 12 home runs and 48 rbi's. 

 

Alumni Director Teresa Stanley, stated "He helps kids use baseball as an avenue to get their education, and develops them into young men that represent their school, their families, and their programs with pride."

 

Under Coach Berry's direction the TWC Bulldogs have an overall record of 125-48 and have earned school records for wins, national top ten rankings, and the distinction of being the first team in the Appalachian Athletic Conference history to finish the regular season undefeated.

 

Congratulations to Coach Berry!

Godwin Baseball seniors Erik Payne and Conner Brown both signed National Letters of Intent on November 11.  Payne, a 2 year starter on the Varsity signed a scholarship offer to play in 2011 with the University of South Carolina.  He will be playing in the always tough Southeast Conference.  USC is a top 20 program that has played several times in the College World Series. 

Conner Brown will be a second year starter on the Varsity and he signed as a middle infielder for the Dukes of James Madison University which plays in the Colonial Athletic Conference.  Conner will be the 4th  Godwin player to sign with Madison in the past 7 years.  He follows Matt Bristow, Davis Stoneburner and Mitchell Moses.

Congratulations to Erik and Conner and their families.

Congratulations to Matt Blow, Godwin Baseball 2006 on being named the MVP in Va. Tech's Fall World Series.  Matt is a junior infielder at Va. Tech.

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Matt Blow was named the Hokie Fall World Series MVP after hitting .700 with six RBIs. 

Graham Stoneburner (Godwin Baseball 2004-2006) has signed a contract to play baseball for the New York Yankees.  Drafted in the 14th round of the 2009 Major League Draft, he has been assigned to the Staten Island Yankees in the New York Penn League.  Staten Island is currently in first place in the NYP.  Graham had his professional debut on Sept. 4 when he pitched one inning of relief, giving up one hit and getting 2 strikeouts.  His former Godwin Baseball Pitching Coach Chris Marinak, currently the Director of Labor Operations for Major League Baseball, was in attendance at the game.  After graduation from Godwin Graham played for the Clemson Tigers for three seasons.  He was also on the ACC All Academic team while at Clemson. 

Graham becomes the 7th Godwin Baseball player to enter professional baseball.  Other Godwin players who have played professionally include Matt Moses, Twins,  Davis Stoneburner (Graham's older brother)Texas, Charlie Yarbrough, Philadelphia, Kris Rochelle, Detriot, Justin Briston, Chicago Cubs, Eric Fornataro, St. Louis  and now Graham.

Congratulations to Graham Stoneburner as he begins his professional baseball career with the New York Yankees.

These players are currently playing baseball at the college level. Congratulations to these young men and the best of luck this fall as they prepare for the 2010 season

2005 Luke Swiney OF                   Sr.   Hampden Sydney

2006 Adam Carpenter SS/3B       Sr.   Randolph Macon College 

2006 2006 Matt Blow 1B/3B         Jr.  Virginia Tech

2007 Tyler Biddix 3B                    Jr.  University of Virginia

2007 Greg Mitro 2B/3B                Jr.    Randolph Macon College

2008 Nick Caporale 1B/P             So. Hampden Sydnery

2008 Robbie Garrett   P             So. Lynchburg College

2009 Reed Gragnani SS              Fr. University of Virginia

2009 Kevin Buran P                   Fr. Pitt CC

2009 Jack Saladino C                 Fr. Old Dominion University

We are proud of the accomplishments of these young men.

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