David Phelps - Another Former SLABA Star Makes It To The Show

Former American National Eagle Dave Phelps climbed the final rung on the ladder to the Major Leagues in April 2012, making the opening day roster of the New York Yankees. Phelps is the third player from Hazelwood West to make it to "The Show".

Searching for long relief, Yankees manager Joe Girardi selected Phelps to fill the role and he has made a positive impression on his new team in early going. Phelps fired 2 1/3 innings of perfect relief on Tuesday with four strikeouts. "I wanted to be comfortable, wanted to have fun," the 25-year-old Phelps said. "It's really carried over. I'm having the time of my life right now."

"In high school, I just went out there and tried to throw the ball by everybody because I had a good fastball," Phelps said. "Here, it doesn't matter how hard you throw." Phelps, was one semester shy of graduating from Notre Dame University where he attended and played for three years before getting drafted in the 14th round of the draft by the Yankees in 2008. He credits his parents, Al and Sandy, for giving up a lot to help him realize his dream. And his brother, Mike, who last played for the Sioux City Explorers in the American Association, was a source of inspiration for his younger brother. "He was the reason I wanted to play and pitch," said Dave of his only other sibling.

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Former SLABA MVP David Freese now World Series MVP

The most recent success story for a former SLABA player making it big in the big leagues is David Freese. The hometown hero became the NLCS and World Series MVP during the 2011 playoffs and fall classic, exploding on the scene in the national spotlight.

But it isn't the first time Freese earned team and league MVP honors. In 2001, as a member of the St. Louis Redbirds SLABA squad, Freese thought he was playing his final season of baseball during the summer.

"Before my senior year I decided that I was just going to go to school and not play," Freese told ESPN's Mike & Mike Show after winning the World Series. "I continued to play my senior year and played summer ball for SLABA. I loved being part of a team. I loved competing." Despite having a great summer season earning his team's MVP award and the SLABA 18U League MVP honor, he went to the University of Missouri as a student only.

It didn't take Freese too long to realize he may have made a wrong choice. "I had an unbelievable, terrible GPA after one year at Mizzou and it was like, 'I've got to do something.' So, I called up Tony Dattoli at Meramec in St. Louis and said, 'Do you have a spot for me?' And he opened the door and here we are."

Freese made the opening day roster for his home town St. Louis Cardinals in 2009. The Lafayette High graduate was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 9th round in 2006. Then in December of 2007 he was traded from the Padres to the Cardinals for center fielder Jim Edmonds.

Freese said it is thrilling "to be one of the 25 guys on the roster." Starter or not, Freese is ready for opening-day jitters. "Something's wrong with you if you don't get those," he said. Even the reigning league MVP Albert Pujols gets nervous. "I always say there are three times that I get nervous in my career," Pujols said. "One, is my first at-bat of spring training. Two, is my first at-bat opening day. And third is my first at-bat of the playoffs. If you don't have any pressure and you don't feel like you have that pressure, you aren't ready for the game."

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Former SLABA Star Kyle McClellan makes the St. Louis Cardinals

Former SLABA player Kyle McClellan made it to the major leagues for his home town team. On March 25, 2008, McClellan earned a spot on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The Hazelwood West graduate and former American National player helped the Eagles to a 22-6 league record and a tie for first during the summer 2002 season with 37 strikeouts and a 1.79 ERA. After being drafted out of high school by St. Louis, McClellan pitched in the Cardinals organization at Johnson City, Peoria, Quad Cities, Springfield and Palm Beach for six years. He made the conversion from starter to reliever after undergoing 'Tommy John' elbow surgery in 2005 and follow-up ulnar nerve surgery in 2006. Now he wears the 'Birds on the Bat' for his hometown team. To honor Kyle, SLABA announced in 2008 the naming of the Pitcher of the Year Award in the 18U division as the Kyle McClellan Pitcher of the Year Award.

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From SLABA Redbirds to Philadelphia Phillies - Ryan Howard Excels

Our most famous SLABA alumnus is the 2006 National League MVP Ryan Howard. Ryan played with the Ellisville Redbirds from 1996 to 1998. He went on to play at Southwest Missouri State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2001 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his Major League debut on Sept. 1, 2004. He later became the 2005 National League Rookie of the Year and was the 2006 Home Run Derby Champion at the All-Star Game before earning the MVP honors. In 2006, SLABA announced the naming of the Most Valuable Player Award in the 18U division as the Ryan Howard MVP Award. Ryan and his Phillies teammates won the 2008 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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2011 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
18U RYAN HOWARD SLABA MVP - Daniel Seddon (Stallions)
18U KYLE MCCLELLAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Tylar Blankenship (Blazers)
18U JIM MEDLOCK COACH OF THE YEAR - Dustin Bain (Blazers)
17U SLABA MVP - Jake Beckwith (South-West Stars)
17U PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Jake Unnerstall (Stallions)
17U COACH OF THE YEAR - Greyling Tobias (South-West Stars)
16U SLABA MVP - Matthew Looby (South-West Stars)
16U PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Conner Buenger (American National)
16U COACH OF THE YEAR - Eric Eisen (South-West Stars)
15U SLABA MVP - Kyle Stephens, (Stallions Blue)
15U PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Sam Lindmark (St. Louis Tigers Black)
15U COACH OF THE YEAR - Frank Causino (Johnny Mac)
14U SLABA MVP - Griffin Turnbough (Blazers White)
14U PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Chris Simonds (Barnstormers Grey)
14U COACH OF THE YEAR - Buddy Turnbough (Blazers White)

2011 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Mike Hardin, American National Eagles
Trey Meier, Jefferson County Blazers
Zach McKenney, St. Louis Tigers
Devon Tolan, Jefferson County Barnstormers
Mike Wilson, Eagles West
Andrew Beck, Meramec Valley
Sean Kennedy, Johnny Mac Thunder
Andrew Pitts, South-West Stars
Daniel Seddon, Stallions

2011 All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
18U SOUTH MVP – Andrew Beck (Meramec Valley)
18U NORTH MVP – Jamie Graeser (Stallions)
17U CHAMPS MVP – Trevor Rakers (South-West Stars)
17U ALL-STARS MVP – Eric Meyers (Stallions)
16U SOUTH MVP – Brandon Smith (Jefferson County Blazers)
16U NORTH MVP – Jordan Townsend (Stallions)
15U SOUTH MVP – Andrew Waller (Johnny Mac)
15U NORTH MVP –
14U CHAMPS MVP – Mitch Morris (Blazers White)
14U ALL-STARS MVP – Matt Campbell (South-West Stars)

2010 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
18U RYAN HOWARD SLABA MVP – Zach Winchester (Jefferson County Barnstormers)
18U KYLE MCCLELLAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Brian Hruby (American National)
18U JIM MEDLOCK COACH OF THE YEAR – Scott Seddon (Stallions)
17U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Ryan Roth (Meramec Valley)
17U SLABA MVP – Trevor Gorsuch (Eagles)
16U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Tyler Blankenship (Jefferson County Blazers)
16U SLABA MVP – Matt Fisher (Jefferson County Barnstormers)
16U COACH OF THE YEAR – Matt Green (Jefferson County Blazers)
15U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Conner Buenger (American National)
15U SLABA MVP – Wes Brooks (Johnny Mac Thunder)
14U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Bobby Marco (South-West Stars)
14U SLABA MVP – Ryan Lange (Johnny Mac Thunder)

2010 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Robert Wright, American National Eagles
Trey Meier , Jefferson County Blazers
Josh Herrick , St. Louis Tigers
Zach Winchester, Jefferson County Barnstormers
Braxton Martinez , Eagles West
Ryan Roth, Meramec Valley
Rob Perrine, Johnny Mac Thunder
Tyler Seubert , South-West Stars
Wade Rothermich, Stallions #1

2010 All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
18U SOUTH MVP – Andy McKeever (Jefferson County Barnstormers)
18U NORTH MVP – Braxton Martinez (Eagles West)
17U CHAMPS MVP – Dustin Dalton (Eagles West)
17U ALL-STARS MVP – Brendan Buenger (American National Eagles)
16U SOUTH MVP – Tyler Blankenship (Jefferson County Blazers)
16U NORTH MVP – Brendan Fosdick (American National Eagles)
15U SOUTH MVP – Adam Hanks (Meramec Valley)
15U NORTH MVP – Devan O'Bryan (Stallions)
14U CHAMPS MVP – Matt Plassmeyer (Johnny Mac Thunder)
14U ALL-STARS MVP – Bobby Marco (South-West Stars)

2009 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
18U RYAN HOWARD SLABA MVP – Jordan Hammerman (St. Louis Tigers)
18U KYLE MCCLELLAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Kyle Bretsch (St. Louis Tigers)
18U JIM MEDLOCK COACH OF THE YEAR – Dustin Bain (Jefferson County Blazers)

2009 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Brian Belter, American National Eagles
Tyler Christeson, Eagles #2
Chad Faulstich, Jefferson County Blazers
Fred Ford, Stallions #2
Jordan Hammerman, St. Louis Tigers
Stephen Kraeuter, Jefferson County Barnstormers
Alex Larkin, Eagles #1
Joe Liesmann, Meramec Valley Falcons
William Marx, Johnny Mac Thunder
Eric Moritz, South-West Stars
Jason Niemeier, Stallions #1

2009 All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
18U SOUTH MVP – Jordan Hammerman (St. Louis Tigers)
18U NORTH MVP – Robbie Douthit (Stallions - Seddon)

2008 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
18U RYAN HOWARD SLABA MVP – Bobby Lombard (Jefferson County Blazers)
18U KYLE MCCLELLAN PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Tyler Bower (South-West Stars)
18U JIM MEDLOCK COACH OF THE YEAR – Tony McNabb (South-West Stars)

2008 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Brian Belter, American National Eagles
J.T. Roethig, Americans 17U
Jake O'Neill, Eagles West
T.J. Smreker, Jefferson County Barnstormers
Bobby Lombard, Jefferson County Blazers
Mike Young, Johnny Mac Thunder
Nick Lawson, Meramec Valley Falcons
Luke Voit, St. Louis Redbirds
Tyler Bower, South-West Stars
Bobby Kiser, St. Louis Tigers
Jack Mahoney, St. Louis Tigers 17U
Sam Meyer, West

2008 All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
18U SOUTH MVP – Kris Korte (St. Louis Tigers 17U)
18U NORTH MVP – Mike Bucchino (St. Louis Redbirds)

2007 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
18U RYAN HOWARD SLABA MVP – Kody Katzenberger (Jefferson County Blazers)
18U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Mitch Hatfield (ANW Eagles)
18U JIM MEDLOCK COACH OF THE YEAR – Brian Garner (Barnstormers)
16U SLABA MVP – Jordan Hammerman (St. Louis Tigers)
16U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Chad Faulstich (Jefferson County Blazers)
16U COACH OF THE YEAR – Kirk Hawkins (St. Louis Tigers)
15U SLABA MVP – Steven Aldred (South-West Stars)
15U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – A.J. Walkenhorst (ANW Americans)
15U COACH OF THE YEAR – Justin Schmidt (ANW Americans)
14U SLABA MVP – Kurt Dunn (Johnny Mac Thunder - White)
14U COACH OF THE YEAR – Nolan Brown (St. Louis Stallions)

2007 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Brian Patrick, American National Eagles
Aaron Vredenburg, ANW Americans
Mitch Hatfield, ANW Eagles
Joey Sausto, ANW Elder
Tony Schulte, ANW Nationals
Ben Shea, ANW Reds
Kenny Bechaud, Jefferson County Barnstormers
Kody Katzenberger, Jefferson County Blazers
Adam Arnette, Meramec Valley Falcons
Ben Rister, St. Louis Redbirds
Matt Borgschulte, South-West Stars
Travis May, St. Louis Tigers

2007 All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
18U NORTH MVP – Joey Sausto (ANW Elder)
18U SOUTH MVP – Tony Kalna (Meramec Valley Falcons)
16U NORTH MVP – Mitchell Elliott (ANW Americans)
16U SOUTH MVP – Logan Uxa (St. Louis Tigers)

2006 SLABA League MVP Award Winners
17U SLABA MVP - Tad Jilek (American National West – Woelfel)
16U SLABA MVP – Kurt Wunderlich (Johnny Mac Thunder)
16U PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Shawn Spainhoward (AN West Eagles – Strothcamp)
16U COACH OF THE YEAR – Tim Seymour (Johnny Mac Thunder)
15U SLABA MVP – Ryan Huck (Johnny Mac Thunder)
14U SLABA MVP – Colin Jilek (American National West Eagles – Bumpus)
13U SLABA MVP - Dan Heim (American National Eagles)

2006 SLABA 18U - Team MVPs
Zach Neislein, Jefferson County Blazers
Kevin Mahler, Johnny Mac Thunder
Zach Outman, Meramec Valley Falcons
Nick Riganti, St. Louis Redbirds
Will Wright, St. Louis Tigers – Wachtman
Adam Smith, St. Louis Tigers – Pratt
Joshua Dilday, American National West Eagles – Elder
Tim Beck, American National Eagles
Josh Malin, Sportsprint Stallions
Ed Winchester, Jefferson County Blazers
Dan Flynn, South-West Stars
Greg Downey, American National West Eagles – Waymon

Major League Draft Picks and College Players
Who Participated in SLABA

If you know of other SLABA alumni who played college baseball, were drafted by a major league club or played minor league baseball, please send an e-mail to khawkins@slaba.net or cfix@slaba.net.

American National
Oday Al Yatim - Meramec C.C.
Tim Beck - Forest Park C.C.
Damon Burkhart - Missouri Baptist University, Richmond Roosters, Cook County Cheetahs, Mid-Missouri Mavericks
Lance Burkhart - Missouri State University, Montreal Expos 15th round draft pick 1997, Vermont Expos ('97-'98), Cape Fear Crocs ('98-'99), Jupiter Hammerheads ('99), Ottawa Lynx ('99), Beloit Snappers ('00), Huntsville Stars ('00-'02), High Desert Mavericks ('01), Indianapolis Indians ('02), Clinton Lumber Kings ('03), Frisco RoughRiders ('03), Oklahoma Redhawks ('03), Aberdeen Ironbirds ('04), Bowie Bay Sox ('04), Lancaster Barnstormers ('05-'08), Southern Maryland Blue Crabs ('09), Hitting Coach for Lancaster Barnstormers ('11-'12)
Morgan Burkhart - University of Central Missouri, Richmond Roosters ('95-98), Frontier League Player of the Year ('96, '97, '98), undrafted - signed with Boston Red Sox 1998, Sarasota Red Sox ('99), Trenton Thunder ('99), Pawtucket Red Sox ('00-'01), Boston Red Sox ('00-'01), Fukuoka Softbank Hawks ('02), Omaha Royals ('03), Kansas City Royals ('03), Charlotte Knights ('04), Saltillo Saraperos ('04-'06), Campeche Piratas ('06), Manager of Calgary Vipers ('09-'11), Manager of Windy City Thunderbolts ('12-'13)
John Bollinger - St. Louis Christian College
AJ Curran - Culver-Stockton
Joe Curtis - St. Charles C.C.
Dave DeClue - Forest Park C.C., University of Missouri-Rolla
Jason Deckelbaum - University of Central Missouri
Mike Drexl - Florissant Valley C.C.
Brendan Fosdick - St. Charles C.C.
Dan Fox - University of Missouri-St. Louis
John Gallia - Missouri State University ('00-'01)
Brad Garrett - Bradley University, Gateway Grizzles ('03-'04)
Rob Garrett - Missouri Baptist
Brett Greenwell - Xavier University
Jon Guyre - St. Louis University
Michael Hardin - Meramec C.C.
Shane Hartwig - Truman State University
Brian Hruby - Lindenwood University
Brett Humphries - Culver-Stockton, Eastern New Mexico
Ryan Johnson - St. Louis University
Nate Jones - John A. Logan C.C., Missouri Western State University
Zac Jurkins - Westminster College (MO) ('02-'05)
Trevor Manis - St. Charles C.C. ('10-'11), William Woods University ('12)
Dominic Marchesi - St. Charles C.C., Missouri Western State University
Kyle McClellan - St. Louis Cardinals 25th round draft pick 2002, Johnson City Cardinals ('02, 03, 06), Peoria Chiefs ('04), Quad City Swing ('05), Palm Beach Cardinals ('07), Springfield Cardinals ('07), St. Louis Cardinals ('08-'12), Texas Rangers ('13)
Matt McClellan - St. Charles C.C., Fontbonne University
David Mueller - Webster University ('09-'12)
Geoff Nesbit - Lindenwood University-Belleville
Al Nipper - Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians
Dan O’Heron - Forest Park C.C., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Brian Patrick - Lincoln University
Jason Payne - Culver-Stockton College ('07-'10)
Dave Phelps - University of Notre Dame, New York Yankees draft pick 2008, Staten Island Yankees ('09), Charleston River Dogs ('09), Tampa Yankees ('09), Trenton Thunder ('10), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees ('10, '11), GCL Yankees ('11), New York Yankees ('12-'13)
Mike Phelps - University of Central Missouri, Chicago Cubs 11th round draft pick 2005, Arizona Cubs ('05-'06), Peoria Chiefs ('05-'06), Daytona Cubs ('05-'08), Southern Illinois Miners ('08-'09), Sioux City Explorers ('09-'10)
Eric Sansouci - Forest Park C.C. ('02-'03), Northern Illinois University ('04-'05), Gateway Grizzlies ('05)
Matt Sauer - Fontbonne University ('02-'04)
Dan Scanio - University of Missouri-St. Louis
Joe Scanio - St. Charles C.C., Northwestern Louisiana State, St. Louis Cardinals 16th round draft pick 2012, Batavia Muckdogs ('12)
Brian Spinner - University of Dallas ('01-'04)
Alex Tate - Mineral Area C.C., El Paso Diablos ('06)
Josh Viehman - Florissant Valley C.C.
Larry Vondracek - Meramec C.C.
Kevin Wilke - Forest Park C.C. ('01-'02), Lindenwood University ('03-'04)
Adam Wojciechowski - William Woods University

Chesterfield Colts
Max Scherzer - University of Missouri ('04-'06), Arizona Diamondbacks first round draft pick 2006, Visalia Oaks ('07), Mobile BayBears ('07), Ft. Worth ('07), Tucson Sidewinders ('08), Arizona Diamondbacks ('08-'09), Toledo Mud Hens ('10), Detroit Tigers ('10-'12)

Florissant Travelers
Rich Austin - Minnesota State University - Mankato ('98-'01), Springfield Capitals ('01), Rockford River Hawks ('02-'04), Fargo-Moorehead Red Hawks ('05-'07), Tabasco Olmecas ('07), Calgary Vipers ('08), Rockford River Hawks ('10), Manager of Rockford River Hawks ('11-present)
Rob Frost - Missouri Baptist University ('94-'95), Signed with the New York Mets as an undrafted free agent in 1995, Kingsport Mets ('95-'96)
Drew Prater - Pittsburgh Pirates 2nd round draft pick 1996, Gulf Coast Pirates ('96), Erie Sea Wolves ('97-'98), Augusta Green Jackets ('97), Williamsport Crosscutters ('99), Hickory Crawdads ('99), Fort Wayne Wizards ('00-'01), River City Rascals ('02), Joliet Jackhammers ('02), Springfield/Ozark Mountain Ducks ('03)
Brian Rupp - University of Missouri-St. Louis ('91-'92), St. Louis Cardinals 43rd round draft pick 1992, Arizona League Cardinals ('92), Savannah Cardinals ('93), St. Petersburg Cardinals ('94-'95), Arkansas Travelers ('95-'97, '00), Louisville Redbirds ('97), Memphis Redbirds ('98). Manager of Peoria Chiefs ('99), New Jersey Cardinals ('01), Johnson City Cardinals ('02), Hitting Coach for Arkansas Travelers ('03), Manager of Idaho Falls Chukars ('04-07), Manager of Burlington Bees ('08), Manager of Wilmington Blue Rocks ('09-'11), Manager of Potomac Nationals ('12), Hitting Coach of Hagerstown Suns ('13)

Jefferson County Blazers
Ian Asher - Missouri Science & Technology University ('13)
Nick Berding - Meramec C.C., Harris-Stowe State University
Chris Biel - Fontbonne University, Jefferson College, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Tyler Bilbrey - Meramec C.C.
Jeremy Bradley - St. Charles C.C.
Kenny Brengle - Northwest Missouri State University
A.J. Brown - Forest Park C.C.
Travis Brown - North Central C.C., Harris-Stowe State University
Austin Burgert - North Central C.C. ('10-'11), Northwest Missouri State University ('12)
Brian Burwell - St. Charles C.C. ('11), Quincy University ('12)
Nick Carlton - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('13)
Wade Duff - Florissant Valley C.C.
Drew Fannin - Culver-Stockton College, Florissant Valley C.C.
Chad Faulstich - St. Charles C.C.
T.J. Gibbar - Lindenwood University
Brendon Grelle - St. Charles C.C. ('13)
Matt Harmon - Forest Park C.C.
Troy Henning - Lindenwood University-Belleville ('12)
Andrew Hughes - St. Charles C.C. ('13)
David Klahs - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('01-'02), signed as undrafted free agent by the New York Yankees in 2002, Gulf Coast Yankees ('02), Gateway Grizzlies ('03-'04), Frontier League Championship MVP
Scott Krysl - North Central C.C.
Brody Jackson - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('99-'00), University of Missouri-St. Louis ('01-'02), River City Rascals ('02-04), Frontier League All-Star, Atlantic City Surf ('03)
Dan Jackson - Forest Park C.C., University of Northern Alabama, Arizona Diamondbacks 27th round draft pick 1999
Corey Johnson - Lindenwood University
Andrew Johnston- Jefferson College ('02-'03), Cleveland Indians 26th round draft pick 2003, University of Missouri ('04-'05), Colorado Rockies 9th round draft pick 2005, Casper Rockies ('05), Asheville Tourists ('06), Modesto Nuts ('07-'08), Tulsa Drillers ('08-'09), Texas League All-Star '09, Scottsdale Scorpions ('09), Colorado Springs Sky Sox ('10-'11), Gary Southshore Railcats ('12)
Bobby Lombard - Culver-Stockton College ('10)
Jake Manning - Mineral Area C.C. (99-'00), Missouri State University ('01-'02), Florida Marlins 47th round draft pick 2002, River City Rascals ('05)
Ben Margalski - Missouri State University ('00-'01), Philadelphia Phillies 16th round draft pick 2001, Batavia Muck Dogs ('01), Lakewood Blue Claws ('02), Savannah Sand Gnats ('03), Kinston Indians ('03), Stockton Ports ('04), Brevard County Manatees ('04), Gateway Grizzlies ('05)
Trey Meier - Lindenwood-Belleville University ('12)
Tyler Nappier - North Central C.C.
Zach Neislein - Jefferson College
Ryan O'Rourke - Fontbonne University
Jake Peppers - Lindenwood University-Belleville ('12)
Adam Pfeiffer - Meramec C.C. ('10-'12)
Brady Reising - St. Charles C.C. ('13)
Ryan Romo - Florissant Valley C.C.
Otto Schmidt - Meramec C.C. ('13)
Nathan Shelton - Webster University
Dave Schiller- Culver-Stockton College, Lindenwood University
Kody Stricklin - Forest Park C.C., Truman State University
Kyle Tipton - St. Charles C.C. ('10-'11), Fontbonne University ('12)
Nick Ulrich - Missouri Science & Technology ('13)
Max Vogl - Culver-Stockton College
Colby White - Maryville University ('10-'13)
Jon Williams - Tampa Bay Devil Rays 81st round draft pick 1997 (did not sign), University of Missouri ('00-'01), San Francisco Giants 44th round draft pick 2001, Arizona Giants ('01-'02), Salem-Keizer Volcanoes ('01-'03), San Jose Giants ('03) River City Rascals ('04-'05), Mississippi Braves ('06)

Johnny Mac Thunder
Tyler Aholt- Xavier University
Brandon Alexander - Baltimore Orioles 29th round draft pick 2009, John A. Logan ('10-'11), University of Louisiana at Monroe ('12-'13)
Mitch Bartola - Rockhurst University
Steve Braun - Rockhurst University
John Brinkmann - Westminster College
Corey 'Bubba' Bradshaw - Mineral Area C.C.
Blake Bressmer - Rockhurst University
Mike Brotherton - Westminster College
Jason Brown - Rockhurst University
Alex Bumb - Spring Hill College (10-'12)
Tom Causino - Westminster College
Erik Dessau - Forest Park C.C. ('02-'03), University of Missouri ('04-'05), Gateway Grizzlies ('05-'08), Lancaster Barnstormers ('08), Calgary Vipers ('09)
Justin Fujarski - Rockhurst University
Nick Genetti - Westminster College ('09-'12)
Tim Goodman - Rockhurst University
Ryan Gray - University of Missouri-St Louis
Brett Grempler - Maryville University
Eric Heuerman - Jefferson College
Nick Hoag - Westminster College ('11)
Ryan Huck - Western Kentucky University ('10-'12)
Eric Kuntz - University of Missouri-St Louis
Joe Leake - Westminster College
Gavin Magruder - Westminster College
Matt Mallette - Westminster College
Alex Mann - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('10-'11), Arkansas-Monticello ('12)
Andy Marks - Kansas University
Willie Marx - Rollins College ('11-'12)
Tom McVey - Rockhurst University
Geoff Mueller - Fontbonne University
Dom Palumbo - Spring Hill College
Joe Palumbo - Quincy University
Dustin Redwine - Fontbonne University ('09)
Nick Schmiemeier - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('10-'11), Spring Hill College ('12-'13)
Jake Schuchardt - Colorado Christian University ('10-'13)
Brad Stone - Quincy University ('03-'06), Houston Astros 31st round draft pick 2005 (did not sign), Florida Marlins 12th round draft pick 2006, Jamestown Jammers ('06), Greensboro Grasshoppers ('06-'08), Jupiter Hammerheads ('08-'09), Jacksonville Suns ('09, '10), New Orleans Zephyrs ('09, '10), GCL Marlins ('10), Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants ('11), Gateway Grizzlies ('11)
Eric Tripp - Harris-Stowe State University
Zach Will - Fontbonne University ('10-'13)
David Williams - Meramec C.C. ('09-'10), Missouri Baptist University ('11-'12)
Nick Wingbermuehle - Rockhurst University
Brett Wolff - Meramec C.C., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kurt Wunderlich - Michigan State University ('08-'11), Big 10 Pitcher of the Year 2011, Oakland A's 20th round draft pick 2011, Vermont Lake Monsters ('11-'12), Traverse City Beach Bums ('12)
Jimmy Young - Rockhurst University
Mike Young - Westminster College ('09-'12)

Kirkwood-Webster Raiders
Alex Eckelman - Ohio State University ('94-'97), Richmond Roosters ('97), Johnson City Cardinals ('97), Peoria Chiefs ('98), Prince William Cannons ('98), Potomoc Cannons ('99), Arkansas Travelers ('99-'00), Memphis Redbirds ('00), New Haven Ravens ('01), Camden River Sharks ('02-03), New Orleans Zephyrs ('04), Corpus Christi Hooks ('05), Round Rock Express ('05)

LV Baseball - Esquire Sports Medicine
Cliff Politte - Jefferson C.C., St. Louis Cardinals draft pick 1995, Peoria Chiefs ('96), Prince William Cannons ('97), Arkansas Travelers ('97-'98), Memphis Redbirds ('98, '08), St. Louis Cardinals ('98), Reading Phillies ('99), Philadelphia Phillies ('99, '00, '01-'02), Scranton/Wilkes Barre Red Barons ('00), Clearwater Phillies ('01), Toronto Bluejays ('02), Syracuse Sky Chiefs ('03), Chicago White Sox ('05, '06), Charlotte Knights ('06), Akron Aeros ('07)

Meramec Valley
Adam Arnette - St. Charles C.C.
Mike Bush - Missouri University of Science & Technology ('10-'11)
John Costello, Jr. - North Central Missouri College ('11-'12), University of Missouri-St. Louis ('13)
Adam Jahnsen - Xavier University ('01-'03), Gateway Grizzlies ('03)
Nick Lawson - Missouri Baptist University ('10-'11)
Zach Outman - Forest Park C.C. ('06-'07), St. Louis University ('08-'09), Toronto Blue Jays 28th round draft pick 2009, Auburn Doubledays ('09-'10)
Ronnie Ray - Anaheim Angels 14th round draft pick 2002, Arizona Angels ('02), Cedar Rapids Kernels ('03, '04, '05), Provo Angels ('04), Augusta Green Jackets ('05, '06), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes ('05), San Jose Giants ('07), Connecticut Defenders ('08), Fresno Grizzlies ('09, '11), Richmond Flying Squirrels ('10-11)
Ben Smith - Meramec C.C. ('10-'11), Arkansas-Ft. Smith ('12)

St. Charles Capitals/American National West/Eagles
Tim Advants - Northwest Missouri State University
Nick Armstrong - Meramec C.C.
Justin Barnhart - Southwest Baptist University
Billy Billings - Hannibal-LaGrange
Brett Bognar - St Charles C.C., Northwest Missouri State, Asstistant Coach at Northeast Texas C.C.
Jake Brower - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Mike Buda - Western Carolina, Assistant Coach at St. Charles C.C.
Brad Bumpus - Southeast Missouri State University
Brian Bumpus - Kaskaskia College
Bannon Callaway - St. Charles C.C.
Patrick Cassidy - Case Western Reserve University
Dave Chaney - St. Charles C.C.
Devin Collis - Jefferson College, University of Arkansas ('05-'06), Colorado Rockies 26th round draft pick 2006
Kyle Corcoran - St. Charles C.C.
Dustin Dalton - Southwestern Illinois College
Danny Define - Mineral Area C.C.
Josh Dilday - Jackson College
Lendon Ehlmann - Southwest Baptist University
Tyler Ehlmann - Lindenwood-Belleville
Mike Gebhardt - Webster University
Seth Gorman - Meramec C.C.
Zach Gronek - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Kevin Henke - St. Charles C.C.
Tim Holmes - University of Central Missouri
Nick Imperiale - Forest Park C.C.
Nick Johnson - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Alex Larkin - Crowder College
Rob Lang - Benedictine University
Cale Laughlin - Fontbonne University
Zach Lillard - Lindenwood University
Braxton Martinez - St. Louis University ('12-'13)
Adam Maxey - Florissant Valley C.C.
Brad Nowak - Lindenwood University
Cody Ostmann - Harris-Stowe State University
Matt Rose - St. Charles C.C., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Tyler Schneider - Meramec C.C.
Alex Sewing - Missouri Baptist University
Zach Simonds - Southwest Baptist University
Matt Stroud - Rockhurst University
Ryan Trimble - Truman State University
Kyle Waymon - St. Charles C.C.
A.J. Walkenhorst - Jefferson College
Anthony Wiber - St. Charles C.C.
Jon Willie - St. Charles C.C.
Mike Wilson - Lindenwood University

St. Louis Redbirds
Sam Basta - Baltimore Orioles 45th round draft pick 2004, Bluefield Orioles ('06-'08)
Mike Bucchino - St. Louis University ('10-'11)
Mark Buckley - Rockhurst University
Matt Buschmann - Vanderbilt University (03-06), San Diego Padres 15th round draft pick 2006, Eugene Emeralds ('06), Lake Elsinore Storm ('06-'07), San Antonio Missions ('08-'11), Portland Beavers ('09-'10), Tucson Padres ('11)
Patrick Devers - Fontbonne University
David Freese - Meramec C.C., University South Alabama, San Diego Padres draft pick 2006, Eugene Emeralds ('06), Fort Wayne Wizards ('06), Lake Elsinore Storm ('07), Memphis Redbirds ('08-09), Springfield Cardinals ('09), St. Louis Cardinals ('09-'11), National League Championship Series MVP 2011, World Series MVP 2011
Anton French - St. Louis Cardinals 13th round draft pick 1993, Arizona Cardinals ('93-'94), Peoria Chiefs ('95), Durham Bulls ('95-'96, '04), Lakeland Tigers ('96), Dunedin Blue Jays ('97), Knoxville Smokies('97), Lancaster Jethawks ('98), Massachusetts Mad Dogs ('99), Quebec Capitales ('99), Allentown ('00), Long Island Ducks ('01), Sonoma County Crushers ('02), Trenton Thunder ('02), Pawtucket Red Sox ('03), New Hampshire Fisher Cats ('04), Syracuse Sky Chiefs ('05), Campeche Piratas ('06), North Shore Spirit ('07), Winnepeg Goldeyes ('07), Somerset Patriots ('07), Tijuana Colts ('07), Sioux City Explorers ('08)
Nate Goro - Detroit Tigers 46th round draft pick 2009, Wichita State ('10), Jefferson College ('11), Oral Roberts University ('12-'13)
Billy Graft - William Jewell College
Kyle Grana - Allen County C.C. ('10-'11) Bellarmine University ('12-'13)
Bert Green - St. Louis Cardinals 10th round draft pick 1992, Arizona Cardinals ('93), Johnson City Cardinals ('94), Savannah Cardinals ('95)
Dan Hinzpeter - Rockhurst University
Ryan Howard - Missouri State University, Philadelphia Phillies 5th round draft pick 2001, Batavia MuckDogs ('01), Lakewood Blue Claws('02), Clearwater Phillies ('03), Reading Phillies ('04), Phoenix Desert Dogs ('04), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons ('04, '05), Philadelphia Phillies ('04-'12), National League Rookie of the Year 2005, National League Most Valuable Player 2006, World Series Champion 2008
Wes Jaillet - St. Louis University ('00-'02), St. Louis Cardinals 29th round draft pick 2002, New Jersey Cardinals ('02), River City Rascals ('03)
Dan Kantrovitz - Brown University ('00-'01), St. Louis Cardinals 25th round draft pick 2001, Johnson City Cardinals ('01), St. Louis Cardinals Director of College Scouting ('04-'08), Oakland A's Coordinator of International Operations ('09-'11), St. Louis Cardinals Director of Amateur Scouting ('12)
Phil McCormick - University of Missouri
Nick Riganti - Bellarmine University
Ben Rister - William Jewel College
Nick Stading - Truman State University ('09-'10)
Grant Staniszewski - Jefferson College ('99-'00), University of Mobile ('01-'02), Chicago Cubs 34th round draft pick 2002
Ben Vesser - Forest Park C.C.
Luke Voit - Missouri State University ('10-'12), Kansas City Royals 32nd round draft pick 2009
J.R. Warner - University of Missouri ('99-'00), Anaheim Angels 26th round draft pick 2000, Boise Hawks ('00), Cedar Rapids Kernels ('01)
Brandon Zucker - Westminster College

Easton St. Louis Tigers Baseball
Ryan Bearden - Missouri University of Science & Technology ('12-13)
Kyle Bretsch - Clarke College ('10), Illinois College ('11-13)
Cal Broz - Southeast Missouri State University ('09), Meramec C.C. ('10)
Mikey Cebulski - Webster University ('10)
Caleb Cowin - Olney Central C.C. ('13)
Mick Dell'Orco - Indiana University ('10-'13)
Josh DeRouse - Truman State University ('11-'13)
Matt Dunavant - Eastern Illinois University ('13)
Jeff Dutcher - Missouri Valley College
Peter Fairbanks - University of Missouri ('13)
Michael Felling - Southeast Missouri State University ('10-'11), Meramec C.C. ('11-'12)
Grant Gleusenkamp - Missouri Baptist University ('13)
Nate Goeke - Meramec C.C. ('10-'11), Arkansas-Ft. Smith ('12)
Griffin Goodrich - University of Missouri ('13)
Branden Griffin - Mid America Nazerine ('08-'12)
Jordan Hammerman - Forest Park C.C. ('10), St. Louis University ('11-'13)
Travis Hawkins - Greenville College ('10-'13)
Gus Heil - Washington University in St. Louis ('11-'12)
Josh Herrick - Jefferson College ('11-'12), Southwest Baptist University ('13)
Ryan Hewkin - Lewis & Clark C.C. ('11), Neosho County C.C. ('12)
Andrew Hughes - St. Charles C.C. ('13)
Connor Jacobs - Washington University-St. Louis ('13)
Joe Jocketty - Chicago Cubs 47th round draft pick 2009, Miami of Ohio-Hamilton University ('10-'13)
Mitch Klug - Harvard University ('13)
Adam Kobler - Meramec C.C. ('10-'12)
Griffin Lowry - Columbia University ('10-'12)
Kevin Ludwig - Westminster College ('13)
Jack Mahoney - Westminster College '(09), Fontbonne University ('11)
Alex Mann - Southwestern Illinois C.C. ('10-'11), Arkansas-Monticello ('12)
Willie Marx - Rollins College ('11-'12)
Jake Mavropolous - University of Chicago ('12-'13)
Travis May - Washington University in St. Louis ('08-'11)
Tony Mazzuca - Webster University ('10)
Zach McKenney - Three Rivers C.C. ('13)
David Mueller - Webster University ('09-'12)
Chris Peconga - Grinnell College ('09-'11)
Adam Radick - Forest Park C.C. ('10), University of Missouri-St. Louis ('11-'12)
Zach Redel - University of Central Missouri ('09-'12)
Dustin Redwine - Fontbonne University ('09)
Justin Rhodes - Rockhurst University ('07-'09)
Josh Scharff - Yale University ('10-'13)
Rob Schmittgens - Quincy University ('10-'12)
Ben Schwarz - Westminster College ('11-'13)
Jimmy Schwent - St. Mary's University ('11-'13)
Chris Scoles - Westminster College ('12)
Adam Smith - Forest Park C.C. ('08), Fontbonne University ('09), University of Missouri-St. Louis ('11-'12)
Kevin Smith - University of Missouri-St. Louis ('13)
Jesse Snead - Greenville College ('13)
David Sprick - Forest Park C.C. ('09-'10)
Logan Uxa - Arkansas State University ('10-'13)
Louie Wallis - DePauw University ('10-'12)
Josh Wagemann - Greenville College ('13)
Justin Ward - Meramec C.C. ('10)
Kevin Walsh - Loras College ('10-'13)
Zach Weisenfels - DePauw University ('09)
David Williams - Meramec C.C. ('09-'10), Missouri Baptist University ('11-'12)
Jonathan Wilson - Los Angeles 31st round draft pick 2006, Meramec C.C. ('07-'08), Harris Stowe State University ('09,'11)
Jay Wortham - Rockhurst University ('11-'13)
Chris Wright - Webster University ('10)
Will Wright - University of Mary Washington ('08-'11), Traverse City Beach Bums ('11), Chico Outlaws ('11), San Rafael Pacifics ('12)

South-West Stars
David Ballantyne - Missouri Western State University
Zach Beckwith - Westminster College
Matt Borgschulte - Western Kentucky ('10-'11), Drury University ('12)
Chris Forbringer - DePauw University ('09-'12)
Tim Garvin - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Taylor Gibbs - Truman State University
Adam Gliebe - John A. Logan C.C. ('08-'09), Winthrop University ('10-'11), Lake Erie Crushers ('11)
Tyler Harrison - William Jewell College
Josh Kahn - Maryville University
Evan Kuo - Butler University, Drury University
Kevin Lenkman - John Woods C.C.
Keenan Maddux - Missouri State University
Connor Mach - University of Missouri ('09-'11), New York Yankees 46th round draft pick 2011
Christopher Marston - Drury University
Brian McKinnon - Maryville University
Kevin Moritz - Westminster College
Justin Moon - Fontbonne University, Webster University
Tyler Musial - Truman State University
Eric Ruehl - Central Methodist University
Danny Sandbrink - Stanford University ('08-'11) - College World Series 2008, San Francisco Giants 42nd round draft pick 2011, AZ Giants ('11), Augusta Greenjackets ('12), San Jose Giants ('12)
Brad Schmidt - Rockhurst University
Johan Schmidt - University of Missouri ('08-'11)
Jeff Scott - Jefferson College
Brendan Smith - DePauw University
Kevin Smith - University of Missouri-St. Louis ('12-'13)
Adam Starling - Maryville University
Scott Sommerfeld - Cleveland Indians 46th round draft pick 2009, University of Missouri
Matt Suda - Fontbonne University
Matt Tracy - University of Mississippi ('08-'11), Florida Marlins 43rd round draft pick 2010 (did not sign), New York Yankees 24th round draft pick 2011, Staten Island Yankees ('11), Tampa Yankees ('12), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees ('12)
Zach Warrick - Central Methodist University ('10), Lewis & Clark C.C. ('12)

Stallions Baseball Club
Cornelius Anthony - Southern University
Donald Aulbert - John Wood C.C.
David Bader - Southwest Missouri State University
Jason Barron - Forest Park C.C.
Jake Birke - Drury University
Bryan Beckmann - Southwestern Illinois C.C., University of Missouri-St. Louis, River City Rascals ('01-'03)
Brian Benson - University of Missouri
Brad Boschen - Florissant Valley C.C.
Anthony Brenson - St. Charles C.C.
Lew Caradonna - Longview C.C.
Brad Chapman - Maple Woods C.C.
Steve Clark - Lewis & Clark C.C.
Brendyn Dabrowski - Longview C.C., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Derek Dietz - Lewis & Clark C.C.
John DuHadway - Forest Park C.C., Webster University
Zach Ervin - Missouri Valley College
Ben Fields - Westminster College
Fred Ford - Jefferson College, Kansas City Royals draft pick 2012
Jamie Graeser - John Wood C.C.
Matt Haenchen - Florissant Valley C.C.
Chris Harden - St. Charles C.C., Lindenwood University
Justin Hellman - Lindenwood University
Brett Herbst - Lindenwood University
Joe Hoffman - Meramec C.C.
Jacob Holtgraewe - Westminster College
Kevin Jacobsmeyer - Lewis & Clark C.C.
Brad Johnson - Forest Park C.C.
Josh Johnson - Meramec C.C.
Justin Jones - Harding University
Brian Keating - Lewis & Clark C.C. ('99-'00), Chicago White Sox draft pick 2000, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ('01), Missouri State University ('02), River City Rascals ('05-'06)
Mike Keeven - Meramec C.C.
Derek MacLachlan - John Wood C.C.
Josh Malin - Forest Park C.C., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Tony Marsala - Florissant Valley C.C., River City Rascals ('05), Rockford RIverhawks ('11), River City Rascals ('09-'11)
Sylvester McClain - Alcorn State University
Cody McGill - St. Charles C.C.
Mike Miley - Quincy University
Jason Niemeier - Lindenwood University
Alex Parker - Depauw University
Tony Patchin - Missouri Valley College
Scott Pennington - Maryville University
Justin Pham - Missouri University of Science & Technology
Bob Pruett - Truman State University
Alex Raetzloff - Webster University
Matt Robin - Forest Park C.C.
Wade Rothermich - Lindenwood University
Dylan Schindler - Truman State University
Robby Schmerber - Culver-Stockton College
Daniel Seddon - Lindenwood University
Ryne Seddon - Lindenwood University
John Sesti - Meramec C.C.
Brett Seitrich - St. Charles C.C.
Joe Siegler - Lindenwood University
Corey Stafford - Southwestern Illinois C.C.
Brandon Sugar - Lindenwood University
Ryan Sweet - William Woods University
Tanner Trokey - St. Charles C.C.
Tyler Tucker - University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kevin Turmail - Forest Park C.C., Central Missouri State University, Florida Marlins 26th round draft pick 2004
Scott Turmail - Long Beach State University ('06), Forest Park C.C. ('07), St. Louis University ('08-'09), River City Rascals ('09), Head Coach at Forest Park C.C. ('10), Asst. Coach at St. Louis University ('11), Asst. Coach Lindenwood University-Belleville ('12)
Jake Unnerstall - Benedictine College
Spencer Wagemann - Northwest Missouri State University
Jake Wehde - Quincy University
Spencer Wilmes - Drury University
Tim Yeargain - Benedictine College ('10-'12)

University City
Cornell Haynes, Jr. AKA 'Nelly' - SLABA All-Star Game MVP 1992