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Monday, December 1 Click Here for Richmond Braves National Tryout Camp (Having trouble opening link? Cut and paste this link into your web browser address bar: https://www.regonline.com/braves ) We are offering a one day, open tryout camp for all Braves teams (13U-18U) on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Prince George. We have invited the Sparq folks to conduct testing again so we strongly encourage you to attend this event to measure your physical improvement since the August testing. The cost to attend is $20 for current Braves players. Please note: Current Braves players should NOT use the online registration system to sign up. Just come a few minutes early and pay at the door on the day of the tryouts.
Richmond Braves National Championship Rings WWBA 16U Monday, November 3 Richmond Braves List of Committed Players Monday, December 1 Tyler Skulina Commits to play for UVa. Tyler Skulina Commits to play for UVa. Tyler Skulina (Walsh Jesuit '10) has committed to play baseball for "The University of Virginia". Tyler is a right hand pitcher. Tyler is currnetly the 25th ranked '10 player by Perfect Game. Tyler joins Mitchell Shifflett in the '10 class as well Will Roberts and Danny Hultzen from the '08 class. Best of luck to Tyler and GO! HOOS Monday, December 1 Andrew Smith Commits to play for UNC Andrew Smith Commits to play for UNC Andrew Smith (Roswell '10) has committed to play baseball for UNC. Andrew is a right hand pitcher who joined the Braves for the WWBA National Championship in Jupiter this fall. Andrew is currently the 46th ranked player by Perfect Game. Best of luck to Andrew and go TarHeels! Friday, November 21 Dustin Harris Commits to play for Randolph-Macon Dustin Harris Commits to play for Randolph-Macon Dustin Harris (Dinwiddie '09) has committed to play his college baseball for Randolph-Macon. Dustin is a left hand pitcher. Dustin plays for the Red Scout Team and also was a memeber of the National Championship team this past summer. Best of luck to Dustin and GO! YellowJackets Monday, November 10 William Ward Commits to play for Chowan University William Ward Commits to play for Chowan University William Ward (Warwick '09) has committed play his college baseball at Chowan University. Will is a product of the Richmond Braves RED Scout team. Will is an outfielder and pitcher. Best of luck to Will as he travels to Murfreeboro NC to play ball and go HAWKS
Monday, November 10 Erickson Keeton commits to play for VMI Erickson Keeton Commits to play for VMI Erickson Keeton (Nansemond River '09) has committed to play his college baseball for VMI. Erickson is know for his numerous "Bombs" and strong arm from the outfield. Erickson was the starting right fielder and hard throwing pitcher for the National Championship '10 team this year at East Cobb. Erickson will join best friend Ombri Rivers in the "Rat Line" this fall. Best of luck to Erickson and go Keydets Monday, November 10 Ryan (Monte) Montgomery commits to play for Norfolk State Ryan (Monte) Montgomery Commits to play for Norfolk State Ryan Montgomery (Prince George '09) has committed to play his college baseball for Norfolk State. Monte has be a mainstay behind the dish for the '09 National Team. Monte will join 3 other Braves (Shane, Jermaine, Sammy) in Norfolk. Best ot luck to Monte and go Spartins Monday, November 3 Shane Hoggard commits to play for Norfolk State Shane Hoggard Commits to play for Norfolk State Shane Hoggard (Bethel '09) has committed to play his college baseball for Norfolk State. Shane was one on the original members of the Richmond Braves National 14u team. Shane plays first base and DH. and was a member of the 16U National Championship team. Shane will join fellow Braves Jermaine Berry and Sammy Serafine at Norfolk State. Good Luck Shane and go Spartins!!!! Monday, November 3 Eric Tucker Commits to play for Partick Henry Community College Eric Tucker Commits to play for Patrick Henry Community College Eric Tucker (Prince George ’09) has committed to play college baseball at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Va. Eric is a speedy, power hitting outfield for the Richmond Braves Blue Scout team. Best of Luck to Eric and go Patroits!
Friday, October 17 Mitchell Shifflett commits to play for UVa. Mitchell Shifflett Commits to play for UVa. Mitchell Shifflett (Cosby '10) becomes the second '10 to commit as he will travel west on I-64 to play his college baseball in Charlottesville. Mitchell is a "Speedy" outfielder for the National Champion '10 Braves. Mitchell was the MVP of the WWBA 16U National Championship tournament as well being a National Team invitee for the 16U Jr. Olympic team. Best of luck to Mitchell and GO HOOS!!! Thursday, October 16 Sammy Serafine Commits to play for Norfolk State Sammy Serafine Commits to play for Norfolk State Sammy Serafine (Greenbrier Christian '09) has committed to play his college baseball at Norfolk State. Sammy is a middle infielder for the Braves '09 National team. He will join fellow Brave Jermaine Berry at Norfolk. Best of luck to Sammy - go Spartans Tuesday, October 14 Jack McLindon Commits to play for Davidson Jack McLindon Commits to play for Davidson Jack McLindon (Langley '09) commits to play for Davidson. Jack is a switch hitting middle infielder for the the Braves '09 National team. Jack is a "Spark Plug" type player that will make an immediate impact on any program. Best of luck to Jack and "GO WILDCATS" Tuesday, October 14 Michael Olivo Commits to play for VMI Michael Olivo Commits to play for VMI Michael Olivo (Greenbrier Christian '09) has committed to play his college baseball for Coach Ikenberry at VMI. Michael plays first base for the '09 National Team. Go Keydets Wednesday, October 1 Ombri Rivers Commits to play for VMI Ombri Rivers Commits to play for VMI Ombri Rivers (Nansemond River '09) has commited to play for VMI. Ombri was the starting short- stop and lead off batter during the national championship run by the Richmond Braves '10 team. Ombri will follow the path well traveled by many other Braves to Lexington. Ombri is know for his dynamic play at short. Best of luck to the newest Keydet! Thursday, September 25 Terran Senay Commits to play for N C State Tarran Senay Commits to play for N C State Tarran Senay (South Park PA. '09) has committed to play baseball for N C State. Terran the 3rd rank player in PA by Perfect Game will join former Brave '08 Zac Sinclair in Raleigh. Terran also had offers from UNC, UVa., Penn State, Michigan, & Louisville. Best of luck next year & go 'PACK Sunday, August 31 Jackson Shaver commits to play for William & Mary Jackson Shaver Commits to play for William & Mary Jackson Shaver (Jamestown '09) has committed to play baseball for William & Mary. Jackson has been a middle infielder for the Braves '09 team. Best of luck to Jackson and go Tribe Monday, August 11 Miles McQuaig to be a Keydet Miles McQuaig commits to play at VMI Miles McQuaig (Midolothian '09) follows the path of many other Braves to Lexington. Miles a starting pitcher for the '09 Braves will play his college baseball for Coach Ikenberry and the VMI Keydets. Thursday, August 7 Josh Richardson joins Jake Matthews at Liberty Josh Richardson commits to play at Liberty University Our very own (number 45) Josh Richardson (Greenbrier Christian Academy ’09)- has verbally committed to play for the Flames. After being heavily recruited and receiving offers around the state and as far South as Geriorga, to play, Liberty won the battle. Josh also has two 2007 and 2008 VISBA state championships, A 2008 WWBA 16U championship, and a Blue/Grey Battle of the States championship rings under his belt and to add to his collection Josh was selected as the 2008 #3 top prospect in the Under Armour Team One South held in Atlanta, GA this summer. Josh a hard throwing right-handed pitcher coupled with his versatility on the field will make him a outstand asset to the Liberty team. Along with Jake Matthews, the Flames will be the big talk for the Big South Conference. Tuesday, August 5 Jake Matthews will travel west to play his college ball in the Hill City Jake Matthews commits to play at Liberty University Jake Matthews (James River ’09) – a mainstay in the Richmond Braves ’09 pitching rotation will travel west to play for the Liberty Flames. Jake, a standout golfer and swimmer has chosen baseball for his future. Jake already has two state championship rings from ’07 & ’08 campaigns with James River. Best of luck in Lynchburg – Go FlamesMonday, July 21 MAYERS Brothers take Richmond by storm Jacob Mayers commits to play at University of Richmond
Jacob Mayers (Hanover '09) has committed to play at the University of Richmond. Mayers was one of the two remaining original members of the Braves '08 team that started in play in 1999 and played in every contest(over 400 games). A fearless competitor, Mayers was a central figure in the team's greatest triumphs. Mayers is expected to play both ways at UR. Congratulations to Jacob and go Spiders! Eric Mayers commits to play at University of Richmond Eric
Braves leave NO doubt at East Cobb Monday, July 21 Braves '10 win WWBA National Championship
After forming the Braves ’10 team in the fall of 2005 it was obvious they would be a national contender. Having finish in the top 5 in all national tournaments within their age group, the Braves ’10 put it all together at the WWBA 16U National Championship. The Braves ’10 defeated the Jack Cust Diamond Jacks 4-3 in a come from behind victory in the bottom of the 7th inning. The Braves ’10 had a perfect 10-0 record for the week. In the course of the 10 games all Braves contributed in this effort. This is the second national championship for the Braves organization and is the first for the ’10 team. The Braves ’10 had quite the following as many of the college coaches attended our games throughout the week. Great Job Braves ‘10 Mitchell Shifflett was named tournament MVP Sunday, June 29 Braves make a run at USA Baseball 16U East Championship but fall short with a 5th Place Finish The Richmond Braves '10 posted two extra inning victories and two mercy rule victories in pool play along their way to the # 1 seed (no small feat) for championship play. They opened up championship play with a 10-0 victory over the South Fla. Bandits. Thier next game was split over two days due to weather. They posted a 6-1 victory over a very strong Columbus Explorers team from Miami. This victory would put the Braves in the round of 8. Next the Braves squared off against the Orlando Reds. After both teams had a 3 run first inning they both settled down. The Braves would have a 4-3 lead but the Reds came back to take a 6-4 lead midway through the contest. The Braves were able to cut the lead to 6-5 in the fifth and put runners in scoring position in both the sixth and seventh innings but were unable to get the game even. The Braves went 7-1 while scoring 64 runs and only allowing 16. Pitching and defense were stellar all weekend as well as timely hitting. Special thanks to the players from the '11 Braves who all had major contributions to the effort. Congratulations to Mitchell Shifflett who was invited to the USA Baseball Youth 16U Team Trials. This is a huge feat considering the large number of players being considered. Best of luck to Mitchell at the trials.
Thursday, July 17 BRAVES IN THE NEWS Matt Houston "All District Pitcher & All Academic" 2008 Battlefield District Braves participate in the 2008 Conventry Commonwealth All-Star Baseball Games 1st Place Central Team (Andrew Hacker) 2nd Place East Team (Erickson Keeton, Jackson Shaver, Shane Hoggard) 3rd Place North Team (Ryan McBroom) 4th Place West Team (Trent Cundiff) Monday, June 16 Braves '10 Team take VMI Showcase by Storm The '10 Braves rolled in to Lexington on Friday night and picked up right where they left off last year. They came out of an abreviated pool play (3-0) as the # 2 seed and then went to work in championship play. After a mercy rule decision over both the 16U Maryland Patriots and the 18U Braves Scout Team they meet the LD Bulldogs(# 1 seed) in the finals. The LD Bulldogs jumped out to an early 6-2 lead behind strong pitching and good hitting. The '10 Braves came roaring back to take a 8-6 victory. After compiling a 10-0 record in the past two years VMI Showcase it would appear their major competition is "THE RAIN" Wednesday, February 27 BRAVES TO ADD TEAMS Hello Braves, I am excited to announce that we are looking to expand The Braves Teams by forming The Braves Scout Teams; ages 17U, 18U & 15U, 16U. These will be "in-house teams" that will be coached by members of The Braves organization and will play, practice and showcase locally this summer. We are working on the schedule now. Some of the events may include the CABA States, Braves Combine, VMI Showcase, USSSA and Impact Baseball events. If you know of any players that may be interested, have the 17U & 18U contact Coach Mayers at tommy@richmondsteelinc.com or 15U & 16U contact Coach Jones at www.ejvcu@aol.com . Coach Mayers Monday, September 24 BRAVES '08 WIN CABA 18U WOOD BAT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Braves '08 and '09 continue thier dominance over Virginia Baseball. Braves '08 rolled through pool play undefeated and advance to the CABA 18U Wood Bat State Championship game behind Jake Mayers perfect game over the Lynchburg Cardinals. In similar fashion the Braves '09 went undefeated in pool play and stormed in the championship game after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers in a "slug-fest". Braves '09 belted 4 home runs while chasing 4 Cavalier pitchers. This would set up the 4th meeting between these two talented Braves teams. Braves '08 held a 2 games to 1 edge over thier younger squad in previous meetings this year. All games have been very spirited and closely contested this State Championship game did nothing to disappoint. Braves '08 jumped out to a early 3-0 lead in the first inning but had to induce a 6-4-3 double play to stop the Braves '09 rally leaving the score 3-2 Braves '08. Great Job Both Teams. Monday, October 15 Braves Win CABA 18U State Championship Yea Braves Again It’s a same old story with a different ending. Braves ’08 and Braves’09 rule 18U baseball in Virginia. With both teams going through pool play undefeated and securing both top seeds their 5th meeting of the year was close at hand. Braves ’08 made quick work of Braves South and Western Branch to move into the visitor’s dugout at Prince George High School. Braves ’09 had to come from behind to defeat the Lynchburg Cardinals and then crushed the Manchester Tigers to take their place and the # 1 seed in the home dugout. Braves ’09 jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and added to that lead as the innings added on and the night got colder. Braves ’08 made some noise in the 5th picking up an un-earned run but could not muster enough to catch the ’09 Braves. With this 5-1 victory the Braves ’09 win the CABA 18U State Championship but more importantly beat the high talented Braves ’08 for a second time. The Braves ’09 put on an offensive display this weekend, hitting 6 home runs in 5 games and out scoring their opponents 45-15. Braves ’08 also hit 4 home runs in their run to the finals. GREAT JOB AGAIN BOTH TEAMS. IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THE BEST JUST COME PLAY THE BRAVES Thursday, August 23 Braves Summer in Review The Braves organization 15U-18U had one of the best summers any organization can have. The teams combined for a 44-8-1 record (32-1-1 in pool play) at the largest national events and threatened for the titles of each with two 2nd, two 3rd and two 9th place finishes. Over the summer we battled against some 570 other teams from across the country and we always made it near or to the end.
Braves '10 take 3rd place in WWWB National Championship Sunday, July 29 Braves '09 Close Season with Strong Showing in World Wood Bat National Championships Braves '09 finish season with heartbreaking 1-0 loss at East Cobb. Braves '09 finished pool play as the number # 1 seed. Braves' '09 close their season with a Va. State Championship and a strong 9th place finish at the WWBA National Championship. Not bad for a newly formed team competing on a national level for many of the players first time.
Braves '09 16U win USSSA 16U State Championship Congratulations to the Richmond Braves National '09 team for winning the 16U USSSA State Tournament. Coach Jones filled in for Coach Mayer this weekend to coach the '09 Braves to the title. The Braves went 6-0 and unfortunately had to play the '10 (15U) Braves in the Semi-finals coming out on top 5-2. The Braves beat the defending State Champs, VA Barnstormers in the Championship Game 5-4 after being down early 4-0. Five '09 players combined to hit 12 homeruns for the tournament. The '10 Braves finished in 3rd place with a 4-1 record. They dominated their 16U opponents by a score of 37-4 in the 4 games before playing the '09 Braves. They also beat the VA Barnstormers with a "no hitter" in pool play 9-1. The '10 Braves also hit 12 homeruns in the tournament.
Braves bring home Bronze Metal from Jr. Olympics Braves 15U with 4 pitchers from the 16U made it to the final four before falling to the Florida Pokers in the semi final game 3-2. Wednesday, February 27 Braves move to the next level PROUD MOMENTS FOR BRAVES!!!!!!!!! The following Braves received baseball scholarships/pro contracts: Jacoby Fields-VMI -03' Robert Crumpler-VMI 03' Josh Eason-Radford 04' Jamar Walton-4th round pick/Marlins 04' PJ Sadler-Chowan 04' Robbie Nunnally-Norfolk State 04' Mike Roberts-VMI 05' Jeff Cooper-Radford 05' John Phelps-VMI 05' Kevin Lauranzon-Bloomfield College 05' Justin Wright-VCU 05' Ryan Wood-ECU 05' Tyrene Rivers-Radford 05' Kevin Light-Longwood 05' Justin Harrah-Methodist 05' Kevin Booth-VMI 05' Chris Williams-Norfolk State 05' Will Hirsch-Georgia Tech 06' Alex Wiesner-Wake Forest 06' Justin Hess-VMI 06' Aaron Morgan-VCU 06' John Bivens-UVA 06' Daryl Stringfield-VCU 06' Cody Winslow-W & M 06' ML Morgan-VCU 06' Andy Stratton-UNC-Wilmington 06' Jordan Bates-ODU 06' Greg Amorrosso-Elon 07' Matt Laney-East Carolina University 07' Matt Hamlett-Boston College 07' Sam Roberts-VMI 07' Matt Flora-VMI 07' Robert Morey-UVA 07' George Hebert-Saint Louis 07' Matt McDaniel-CNU 07' Gary Bulman-Tennessee 07' Will Roberts-UVA 08' Danny Hultzen-UVA 08' Austin Stadler-Wake Forest 08' Jackie Bradley-South Carolina 08’ Tim Melville-UNC 08’ Riley Reynolds-Vanderbilt 08' Ty Morrison-Oregon 08' Zac Sinclair-NC State 08' Taylor Perkins-VCU 08' Chase Worthington-VMI 08' Tuesday, May 29 BRAVES IN THE NEWS Austin Young Atlee '10 All District Academic Kyle Stanley Patrick Henry '09 All Colonial District 1st Base Andrew Hacker Lee-Davis ' 09 All Capitol District 3rd Base & Academic Conner Kaufmann L C Bird ' 10 Student of the Year in Engineering Geomerty, Engineering Physics & Spanish also inducted in the National Honor Society Shane Hoggard Bethel '09 All District DH, Honor Student & Citizen of Month for April Erickson Keeton Nansemond River '09 All District Pitcher, Certificate for Academic Excellence Jermaine Berry Nansemond River '08 All Southwest District Patrick Harrington Kellam '10 All District Mitchell Shifflett Cosby '10 All Academic Trent Cundiff Northside '10 A-B Honor Roll Austin Sadler '08 James River AAA State Champions and Metro Player of the Year by Richmond Times Jake Mathews '09 James River AAA State Champions Jacob Mayers '09 Hanover All District DH, 2nd Team Pitcher & All Academic Eric Mayers '10 Hanover All District Outfield Thursday, September 27 More Braves in the News Congratulations to Christian Upchurch ('09 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy) and Trent Cundiff ('10 Northside) on their recent induction into the National Honor Society |
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